Study on Baby and Toddlers Program among Public Libraries

• Main Authors: Chen, Li-chun, 陳麗君
• Other Authors: ChanLin, Lih-Juan
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2012
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/44100803168387820136

碩士 === 輔仁大學 === 圖書資訊學系 === 101 === For a decade, the early childhood literacy development has been drawn much attention in our societies. In addition to project advocacies from the government sectors, public libraries have also dedicated on the needs of the use of libraries for early childhood. In many countries, governments have initiated projects to support early literacy. To cope with the needs of babies and their parents (or care-takers), public libraries have extended reading services to these particular populations. Influenced by the Bookstart project originated in UK, public libraries all over the world have emphasized on promoting babies and toddlers services. Many researches have been conducted based on these services. To explore the experiences of the "Bookstart" programs held by various public libraries in Taiwan, issues related to management and execution were investigated using survey method. Subjects of the research were public libraries sponsored by the Ministry of Education (MOE) to hold Bookstart programs from 2009 to 2012. A total of 246 questionnaires were distributed, and 210 valid ones were collected, the recovery rate was 85.02%. Three research findings were summarized as followed: (1) Sponsorship from MOE was the key element for successful implementation of Bookstart programs. (2) “Reading bags” provided an incentive for both parents and librarians. (3) Most librarians reacted positively toward the advocacies of Bookstart programs, and expected themselves to be competent in early literacy education. Based on the above findings, suggestions are provided. It is hoped that findings of the research could provide references for future implementation of Bookstart.