Serving Latchkey Children: Recommendations from Librarians.

Dowd, Frances Smardo

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ERIC Number: EJ395459

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Publication Date: 1989

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Serving Latchkey Children: Recommendations from Librarians.

Dowd, Frances Smardo

Public Libraries, v28 n2 p101-06 Mar-Apr 1989

Describes a survey of public libraries that addressed the presence of latchkey children in libraries, library policies regarding this population, and services that are or should be offered. In-depth interviews with 10 librarians explored ideal responses to latchkey children, advice on library services, and community services for children. (14 references) (CLB)

Descriptors: Community Services, Day Care, Interviews, Latchkey Children, Library Facilities, Library Materials, Library Policy, Library Role, Library Services, Library Surveys, Policy Formation, Public Libraries, Questionnaires

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Audience: Media Staff; Practitioners

Language: English

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