Kerol Harrod's Digital Advocacy Story Page
Author's personal photograph (cited below); Word Cloud created at Tagxedo.com
Story Title: Share the Magic @ your public library®
Digital Advocacy Story Reflection:
Meme: Share the Magic @ your public library®
One-sentence Theme: When libraries embrace educational media as part of their outreach efforts, they can take their role as educators directly into people's homes.
Competencies: Based on the The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Core Competencies for Programming:
VI. Programming Skills:
- Designs, promotes, presents, and evaluates a variety of programs for children of all ages, based on their developmental needs and interests and the goals of the library.
- Identifies and utilizes skilled resource people to present programs and information.
- Provides library outreach programs which meet community needs and library goals and objectives.
- Establishes programs and services for parents, individuals and agencies providing childcare, and other professionals in the community who work with children.
- Promotes library programs and services to underserved children and families.
| a. Who is your target audience? Why is this group your target audience? |
Practicing librarians and parents. They are the target audience for Library Larry's Big Day. |
| b. How does your advocacy story relate to the concept of social justice? |
As I mentioned in my reflection, I think all children should have access to quality education, programming, and materials. |
References
ALSC (Association for Library Service to Children). 2009. “Competencies for Librarians Serving Children in Public Libraries.” http://www.ala.org/alsc/edcareeers/alsccorecomps (accessed February 4, 2014).
Harrod, Kerol. 2007. "Sarah Joy." Personal Photograph.
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