Professional Reading- Advocacy

Week 13-Advocacy
What is the role of libraries in literacy’s for tweens?

Librarians play a major role on tweens overall attitude toward reading and literacy. A good or bad experience in a library can change the way a tween feels about literacy. The role of the library is to create an environment where tweens can access information and material at their free will, however many times tweens ignore the opportunity that libraries can offer to them.I feel that it is important for librarians to guide tweens in these opportunities. Through book talks, teaching library skills, fun and interactive programs, and getting tweens to be active members in the library can create a positive attitude on libraries, which will in turn create a positive attitude about literacy. I also think the librarian has a major affect on the tweens feelings toward literacy. A librarian who has a friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and welcoming attitude can contribute to the tweens experience and overall approach to the library, literacy and reading.

Also it is important to understand tweens and where they are in their developmental stages and cognitive development. Tweens are at the developmental stage where they are trying to pull away from the control of their parents and starting to be independent. Libraries are a place where they have the opportunity to do this. They can choose books they want and have access to materials which is not monitored by their parents. Tweens are at a curious age and the library is a safe place to find the answers they need and want. This will encourage tweens to read more and become more open to new material.