Do you know examples of libraries that serve the youngest children? I'm currently researching European libraries and every answer about places and literature would be very helpful for me.
Hello, on this page you see the events offered in the framework of the Book start program of the Book Trust in the UK http://www.bookstart.org.uk/events/search/ - showing you the libraries taking part. In Germany, we have the "Lesestart" program of the Stiftung Lesen (a nationwide foundation). On this page you can search for the libraries taking part: http://www.lesestart.de/bib_seminare.html .
This book from 2003 - ISBN 3-934997-06-6 (in German language) contains an award-winning diploma thesis of a library student on the topic of library services to children up to three years. Good luck with your work.
The State and City Library of Potsdam (Stadt- und Landesbibliothek Potsdam) has a special room/section for kids, also for the youngest. They have books for any age-group, books on CD, games, sitting ares with pillows, ...
www.bibliothek.potsdam.de/
Hi,
There is an article about portuguese experience:
Learning to read before you walk: Portuguese libraries for babies and toddlers
Ana Margarida Ramos (p.78-85) It is on-line in:
http://www.ifla.org/files/assets/hq/publications/ifla-journal/ifla-journal-38-1_2012.pdf
Ramos is a Professor at the University of Aveiro and a member of the UM Center for Research in Child Studies (ICCS).
The article analyzes the work in many public libraries of our country, in the field than we usually designate as Bebetecas (libraries for babys) and the role they play in promoting interest in books among the smallest and later on creating reading habits, essential to their development as future citizens.
Thank you Tatiana for tips. Would you be so kind and tell me whether you know the Bebeteca which would be interested in getting in contact with me for conducting the research? I need a librarian who would be willing to answer some questions related to the work methods and such.
Hi Agata! Sorry, I hope it's not to late... maybe the head librarian of the public libraries (BLX) in the capital, Lisbon, would answer your questions. She is Susana Silvestre, and has been working with the theme. I think you can write to this e-mail: [email protected]
Best regards!
http://www.teleread.com/library/dok-delft-some-day-all-libraries-will-be-this-way/ This library (Delft Library in Holland) has a wonderful environment for children.
There's also a Bookstart program in the Netherlands. Its effectiveness has recently been investigated, leading to a PhD dissertation at Leiden University:
https://openaccess.leidenuniv.nl/handle/1887/33033
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