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Ward, Judit Hajnal, 1959-

The librarian's guide to bibliotherapy / Judit H. Ward and Nicholas A. Allred. - xx, 200 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I. Getting acquainted -- Bibliotherapy: an overview -- A brief history of bibliotherapy -- Part II. Turning inward -- Bibliotherapy in your library -- Passive and active programming -- Know thy audience -- Part III. Getting to work -- Selecting reading material -- Setting up bibliotherapy-infused programs -- Hosting a large event -- Part IV. Turning outward -- Traditional marketing -- Social media marketing -- Improving and sustaining your program -- Epilogue: New directions : looking forward -- Appendixes -- Appendix A: Program template -- Appendix B: Discussion guide template -- Appendix C: Event planning template -- Appendix D: Event playbook template -- Appendix E: Marketing templates.

"The bibliotherapy-informed practices, programs, and events outlined in this guide will help librarians support the mental health and personal growth of their patrons"--

ISBN: 9780838936627

LCCN: 2023027539

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Libraries--Activity programs.
Bibliotherapy.

LC Class. No.: Z716.33 / .W37 2023

Dewey Class. No.: 025.5 / W210l