ABSTRACT

Research shows spending time in nature improves both physical and mental well-being. Practitioner-based resources reveal libraries offer programs to increase access to natural experiences. However, there is a lack of research that explores specifically how this works. This study begins to fill this gap by providing initial insight into what libraries offer. StoryWalk® and outdoor storytimes were the most common type of nature program, and programs offered for all ages and families were most frequently mentioned in resources analyzed. To support this trend, additional research on what is happening in public libraries to support access to nature is needed.

摘要

研究表明，在大自然中度过时光可以改善身心健康。基于从业者的资源表明图书馆提供了增加对自然体验的访问的计划。但是，缺乏专门探讨其工作原理的研究。本研究通过对图书馆提供的内容提供初步见解，开始填补这一空白。StoryWalk® 和户外故事时间是最常见的自然节目类型，在分析的资源中最常提到为所有年龄段和家庭提供的节目。为了支持这一趋势，需要对公共图书馆正在发生的事情进行更多研究，以支持对自然的访问。