Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 184
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Trim: 8½ x 10¾
978-1-5381-1687-6 • Paperback • May 2019 • $80.00 • (£62.00)
978-1-5381-1688-3 • eBook • May 2019 • $76.00 • (£58.00)
Jenn Carson is an internationally recognized expert in physical literacy, a professional yoga teacher and the director of the L.P. Fisher Public Library in Woodstock, New Brunswick, Canada. She is the author of Get Your Community Moving: Physical Literacy Programs for All Ages (ALA Editions, 2018). She also blogs about her physical literacy adventures for Programming Librarian (www.programminglibrarian.com). You can find out more about her programs and research at www.jenncarson.com.
Chapter 1 – What are Mindfulness and Meditation?
Chapter 2 – What is Yoga?
Chapter 3 – Implementing Yoga and Meditation Programs in Your Library
Chapter 4 – Choosing Resources and Designing Spaces
Chapter 5 - Passive Programs and Alternative Collections
Chapter 6 – Policies and Procedures for Avoiding and Handling Problems
Chapter 7 - Yoga and Meditation for the Early Years
Chapter 8 – Yoga and Meditation for Elementary-Age Students
Chapter 9 – Yoga and Meditation for Teens and Young Adults
Chapter 10 – Yoga and Meditation for Adults and Seniors
Chapter 11 – Yoga for Every Body: Inclusive Programming through Outreach and Inreach
Wellness programs are increasingly popular in public libraries, but questions of cost and liability cause many librarians to hesitate. Carson's (Get Your Community Moving, 2018) exceptionally practical guide covers all of that—equipment costs and suggested vendors, tips for finding a good instructor, insurance waivers, and how to address concerns about religion and dress codes. But it's not all worst-case-scenarios. She also presents program models for different age groups, from babies to seniors. These, too, are useful, starting with what needs to be done ahead of time and the day of, an agenda for the program itself, and suggestions of related books to add to both the circulating and professional development collections. Carson is both a yoga instructor and a library director, and she clearly writes from experience. An excellent resource for library staff who plan programs for all ages. — Susan Maguire
— Booklist
Jenn Carson clearly and engagingly explains how and why to integrate yoga and meditation into your library’s spaces, programs, and collections. Interest in how to serve the whole person, including mental and physical health needs, has never been higher. This book contains the practical information you need to make a difference.
— Noah Lenstra, Assistant Professor of Library and Information Studies, University of North Carolina at Greensboro