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Title: Understanding Motivations, Goals, Supports, and Challenges for Implementing Virtual Storytime Programs: Insights from Library Directors.
Authors: Joo, Soohyung1 (AUTHOR) soohyung.joo@uky.edu, Cahill, Maria2 (AUTHOR), LeFebvre, Luke1 (AUTHOR), Garcia, Antonio3 (AUTHOR)
Source: Journal of Library Administration. Feb/Mar2025, Vol. 65 Issue 2, p182-198. 17p.
Subject Terms: *Career development, *Public libraries, *Child support, Library directors, Library services for children
Abstract: Public libraries quickly transitioned their storytime programs during the pandemic to virtual formats to continue connections with their patrons. Library directors across the United States responded to a survey exploring their rationales, goals, necessary supports, promotion strategies, and challenges associated with offering virtual storytimes. The survey findings revealed that the primary motivations for virtual storytimes included sustaining connections with patrons and supporting children's literacy development. Virtual storytimes aimed to address broader library missions, attract new patrons, and reach diverse groups of people in communities. Essential support to the effectiveness of virtual storytimes included sufficient preparation time, dedicated staff, professional development, and technological resources, among others. The survey responses identified various challenges, such as securing caregiver interest, availability of devices and internet, and technological expertise. This study highlights the significant roles of virtual storytimes in advancing library missions, particularly for remote and marginalized communities, both during and beyond the pandemic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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  Data: Public libraries quickly transitioned their storytime programs during the pandemic to virtual formats to continue connections with their patrons. Library directors across the United States responded to a survey exploring their rationales, goals, necessary supports, promotion strategies, and challenges associated with offering virtual storytimes. The survey findings revealed that the primary motivations for virtual storytimes included sustaining connections with patrons and supporting children's literacy development. Virtual storytimes aimed to address broader library missions, attract new patrons, and reach diverse groups of people in communities. Essential support to the effectiveness of virtual storytimes included sufficient preparation time, dedicated staff, professional development, and technological resources, among others. The survey responses identified various challenges, such as securing caregiver interest, availability of devices and internet, and technological expertise. This study highlights the significant roles of virtual storytimes in advancing library missions, particularly for remote and marginalized communities, both during and beyond the pandemic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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