Look It's Books!

<p> For the elementary or middle school librarian (or the classroom teacher) looking to encourage literacy this volume provides detailed ideas for promoting reading and encouraging students to learn about and use the library. The work begins with practical ideas to market library services including curriculum suggestions such as lessons to teach the Dewey Decimal System. A second section focuses on economical ideas for decorating library spaces and various themes for reading programs as well as instructions for carrying these themes school-wide. Numerous patterns for use in the various displays and suggested surveys to fine-tune library programs to the needs of a specific student body are also included.</p>