Date Approved
5-5-2008
Embargo Period
3-20-2016
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A. in School and Public Librarianship
Department
Special Educational Services/Instruction
College
College of Education
Advisor
Shontz, Marilyn
Subject(s)
Libraries and home schooling--New Jersey; Public libraries--New Jersey
Disciplines
Library and Information Science
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine if public libraries in New Jersey were effectively serving the needs of homeschoolers. This was done by researching the suggestions of experts in the field of homeschooling and public libraries. The researcher then created a survey using SurveyMonkey to evaluate the materials, programs, and services that public libraries were offering. The survey was completed by fifteen representatives from the New Jersey county public libraries. Many of the libraries reported having programs for homeschoolers, unfortunately many of the materials, programs, and services were not designed specifically for this population. In conclusion, a small number of the libraries offered outstanding services for homeschoolers, while others were in need of reconsidering their service offerings.
Recommended Citation
Buchhofer, Beth, "New Jersey public library services for homeschoolers" (2008). Theses and Dissertations. 689.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/689
