Homogenised & Webinated by
Sheldon Q. Bartleby, Esq.

Help! Now What?!   By Robyn Wilson

 Information and Resources Available through the Public Libraries of New Zealand
for Parents of Gifted Children.

A Personal Perspective

I joined the Auckland Branch of the NZAGC (Explorers) in 1990, and became a life member in 2003. Their support was invaluable in bringing up my son, whom others perceived to be a rather eccentric child. At a national level I ran the N.Z.A.G.C. library for many years. Part of the librarian role involved advising parents on which books to read, which organisations would suit their needs, and how to interact with schools in a positive and beneficial manner. I see this selective annotated bibliography (originally submitted to meet the requirements of a Masters in Library and Information Studies) as an extension to, and formal statement of, my many years of work helping parents to understand and raise their gifted children.

Introduction
The purpose of this annotated bibliography is to identify readings which parents of gifted children can utilise in raising their children. In my experience parents need help to define their information requirements regarding their gifted children, and to find out which resources are available to them. There is a raft of information available in book form and online. The problem is not so much access; rather it is in navigating through the seemingly limitless information available in order to determine what is reputable, practical, and appropriate for a specific child at a particular stage of development. In light of this, provided here is a range of books, websites and journals available through the various public libraries of New Zealand for parents of gifted children to consult.