The Future of Children’s Reading Services in Public Libraries: A Child-Friendly Approach of Shanghai Children’s Library

Abstract

Abstract:

In recent years, with the enactment of the Public Library Law and policies such as theGuiding Opinions on Promoting the Construction of Child-Friendly Cities, the Implementation Plan of theNational Reading Action for Adolescent Students, the Family Education Law and the “Double Reduction”initiative in education, the role of public libraries in supporting children’s reading has gained increasingattention. Using the Shanghai Children’s Library as a case study, this paper explores the backgroundand main characteristics of the current children’s reading service, and proposes a stronger child-friendlyapproach by building a new child-friendly reading space, and optimizing their reading environment.It emphasizes the importance of enhanced organization and access to high-quality literature, and ofdiversified reading promotion that supports children’s growth and development in a more integrated andinclusive manner.

Key words:

Public library, Children’s reading service, Child-friendly approach, Shanghai Children’sLibrary ,

Yang Yanna (Shanghai Children’s Library). The Future of Children’s Reading Services in Public Libraries: A Child-Friendly Approach of Shanghai Children’s Library[J]. Libraly Journal, 2024, 43(403): 99-105.

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