Library power for children Available to Purchase

Summarizes the results of research by the Library Association into library services for children in the United Kingdom. Presents summary statistical findings on resourcing and operational aspects of school and public libraries, and outlines policy recommendations made by the Library Association on the basis of these findings. The picture of library services for children is worrying, as statistics gathered indicate. Describes activities during the Library Association’s “library power” programme and offers a rationale for the programme. Summarizes favourite reading of children and parents and highlights some events.