The Future of Children's Reading Services in Public Libraries:A Child-Friendly Approach of Shanghai Children's Library
In recent years,with the enactment of the Public Library Law and policies such as the Guiding Opinions on Promoting the Construction of Child-Friendly Cities,the Implementation Plan of the National 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 increasing attention.Using the Shanghai Children's Library as a case study,this paper explores the background and main characteristics of the current children's reading service,and proposes a stronger child-friendly approach 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 of diversified reading promotion that supports children's growth and development in a more integrated and inclusive manner.
Public libraryChildren's reading serviceChild-friendly approachShanghai Children's Library