A mixed-method explanatory sequential design utilizing surveys and interviews conducted at three Florida library systems
examines caregivers’ perceptions of emergent literacy programming, how these perceptions compare with the National Research Council’s
Features for Quality Programs for children, and what is their motivation for attending these programs. The results from the survey and
interview reveal that caregivers’ perceptions of emergent literacy programming align with the National Research Council’s Features for
Quality Programs. The data shows caregivers’ perceptions are very positive toward emergent literacy programming in terms of learning and
the environment. Themes emphasized in the interviews on why caregivers are motivated to attend include socialization, getting out of the
house, and free access. The results of these surveys and interviews will inform public libraries as to how to design, market, and deliver
emergent literacy programming to caregivers with very young children. / A Dissertation submitted to the School of Information in partial fulfillment of the requirements for
the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. / Fall Semester 2016. / September 29, 2016. / Caregivers, Emergent Literacy, Motivation, National Research Council, Public Library Programming,
Self-Determination Theory / Includes bibliographical references. / Melissa Gross, Professor Directing Dissertation; Juliann Woods, University Representative; Marcia
A. Mardis, Committee Member; Lorri Mon, Committee Member.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_405566 |
| Contributors | Clark, Laura K. (Laura Kelly) (authoraut), Gross, Melissa (professor directing dissertation), Woods, Juliann J. (university representative), Mardis, Marcia A. (committee member), Mon, Lorri M. (committee member), Florida State University (degree granting institution), College of Communication and Information (degree granting college), School of Information (degree granting departmentdgg) |
| Publisher | Florida State University, Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Language | English, English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text, text |
| Format | 1 online resource (234 pages), computer, application/pdf |
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