Becoming a Media Mentor [electronic resource] : A Guide for Working with Children and Families
Claudia Haines2016
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In a time of rapidly changing technologies, the role of the youth services
librarian has expanded to include the realm of digital media. Supporting
children's literacy now means serving as a media mentor. This book empowers
youth services staff to confidently assist families and caregivers as they
navigate the digital world, guiding them towards digital media experiences that
will translate into positive and productive lifelong learning skills, regardless
of format. Melding the latest research and key messages from a variety of
experts with replicable examples, this book defines what it means to be a media
mentor, providing historical background and context; outlines three types of
media mentorship: media advisory, programming, and access to curated media;
outlines the implications of media mentorship in libraries, focusing on a shift
from the notion of "screen time" to "healthy media decisions"; draws on detailed
case studies from a wide variety of libraries and community ...
Main title:
Author:
Claudia Haines, Author
Imprint:
United States : ALA Editions, 2016
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file) (176 pages)
Audience:
General/trade
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9780838914717
Language:
English
BRN:
428472
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Online resource (Member logon) | indyreads - eBook |