Developed by the 1986-1988 Youth Services Advisory Committees to the North Carolina State Library, the competencies suggested in this manual are presented under 11 headings: (1) General Knowledge of Library Policies, Procedures, Goals, Etc.; (2) Youth Services Department Goals and Objectives; (3) Knowledge of Client Group; (4) Library Materials;…

This manual provides guidelines and materials for librarians planning a summer reading program for children in North Carolina on the theme of outer space. An evaluation form to be returned to the State Library of North Carolina at the end of the summer is included. The introduction includes discussions of summer reading materials and programs;…