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LIBRARY JOURNAL ›› 2013, Vol. 32 ›› Issue (10): 4-12.

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Follow Instincts and Ignite Curiosity — A Perspective on Children’s

Zhan Furui   

  • Online:2013-10-15 Published:2013-10-25

Abstract:

Freedom and curiosity are inherent in all children, who are regarded as a special group included
in the library services. Libraries should work in obedience to children’s inbuilt instincts, and respect their
rights as patron and the value of free reading by children. Libraries should be their friends, and help in any
way to stimulate their curiosity and desire to explore, and encourage their initiative of reading to cultivate
good reading habits. Libraries should in no case duplicate the educational mode applied by schools to
become a “second classroom”.

Key words: Inbuilt instincts, Curiosity, Free reading, Children’s library services