Bringing the Arts into the Library

Bringing the Arts into the Library
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Publisher : American Library Association
Total Pages : 249
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ISBN-10 : 9780838911754
ISBN-13 : 0838911757
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Book Synopsis Bringing the Arts into the Library by : Carol Smallwood

Download or read book Bringing the Arts into the Library written by Carol Smallwood and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2014 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using a library’s facilities to bring arts to the community is not only a valuable service, but also a wonderful marketing and outreach opportunity, a tangible way to show the public that libraries offer value, thus shoring up grassroots support. Editor Smallwood has combed the country finding examples of programs implemented by a variety of different types of libraries to enrich, educate, and entertain patrons through the arts. Her book shares such successful efforts as Poetry programs in the public library Gatherings for local authors at the community college Creative writing in middle schools Multicultural arts presentations at the university library Initiatives to fight illiteracy through the arts The amazing creativity and resourcefulness found in each example provide practical models which can be adapted to any library environment, inspiring librarians looking for unique programming ideas.


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