Synopses & Reviews
This handbook is suitable for specialists and generalists in small, medium, and large public libraries, and addresses the full spectrum of library services to teens. Young adults comprise 25% of library patrons, yet nationwide only 11% of libraries have a young adult librarian. By offering services specifically for young adults, libraries will fulfill their responsibility to provide services to the entire community, rather than ignoring this fast growing segment of the population. The book focuses on topics related to young adult collections, including reader's advisory, genre fiction, non-fiction, magazines, non-print materials, trends, publishing, censorship, and restricted access to materials and services based on age. Teens' use of technology, especially the Internet, is covered as well.
Addressing the full spectrum of library services aimed at teens, this handbook is intended for use by novices as well as experts. It is suitable for specialists and generalists in small, medium, and large public libraries, and addresses the full spectrum of library services to teens. Young adults comprise 25% of library patrons, yet nationwide only 11% of libraries have a young adult librarian. By offering services specifically for young adults, libraries will fulfill their responsibility to provide services to the entire community, rather than ignoring this fast growing segment of the population.
The book focuses on topics related to young adult collections, including reader's advisory, genre fiction, non-fiction, magazines, non-print materials, trends, publishing, censorship, and restricted access to materials and services based on age. Teens' use of technology, especially the Internet, is covered as well. Other aspects include homework assistance centers, youth participation, serving underserved populations, and cooperation with other agencies. The book concludes with a comprehensive annotated bibliography of professional resources to aid readers.
Review
This collection is full of good ideas, based on sound principles, for serving this growing segment of the population. Most of the contributors are practicing librarians, and the articles are generally well selected and well written. ...most who work with young adults will want to have this practical book.Library Journal
Synopsis
An up to date comprehensive text that responds to the needs of those serving young adults in public libraries. Contributors -- many of whom are nationally known YA advocates -- are from a variety of public libraries around the country and cover topics such as programs conducted jointly with schools or community agencies.
Synopsis
An up to date comprehensive text that responds to the needs of those serving young adults in public libraries. Contributors -- many of whom are nationally known YA advocates -- are from a variety of public libraries around the country and cover topics such as programs conducted jointly with schools or community agencies.
Synopsis
This handbook is suitable for specialists and generalists in small, medium, and large public libraries, and addresses the full spectrum of library services to teens. Young adults comprise 25% of library patrons, yet nationwide only 11% of libraries have a young adult librarian. By offering services specifically for young adults, libraries will fulfill their responsibility to provide services to the entire community, rather than ignoring this fast growing segment of the population. The book focuses on topics related to young adult collections, including reader's advisory, genre fiction, non-fiction, magazines, non-print materials, trends, publishing, censorship, and restricted access to materials and services based on age. Teens'use of technology, especially the Internet, is covered as well.
Addressing the full spectrum of library services aimed at teens, this handbook is intended for use by novices as well as experts. It is suitable for specialists and generalists in small, medium, and large public libraries, and addresses the full spectrum of library services to teens. Young adults comprise 25% of library patrons, yet nationwide only 11% of libraries have a young adult librarian. By offering services specifically for young adults, libraries will fulfill their responsibility to provide services to the entire community, rather than ignoring this fast growing segment of the population.
The book focuses on topics related to young adult collections, including reader's advisory, genre fiction, non-fiction, magazines, non-print materials, trends, publishing, censorship, and restricted access to materials and services based on age. Teens'use of technology, especially the Internet, is covered as well. Other aspects include homework assistance centers, youth participation, serving underserved populations, and cooperation with other agencies. The book concludes with a comprehensive annotated bibliography of professional resources to aid readers.
About the Author
MARY ANNE NICHOLS is School-Age and Young Adult Librarian at the Akron-Summit County Public Library in Ohio.C. ALLEN NICHOLS is Director of the Ella M. Everhard Public Library in Wadsworth, Ohio.
Table of Contents
Adolescent Development: An Emotional Roller Coaster by Melanie Rapp
I Want Another Book Like...: Young Adults and Genre Literature by Mary Arnold
Trends in Young Adult Literature by Michael Cart
Publishing for Young Adults by Audrey Eaglen
Where Do I Begin? Developing a Core Collection for Young Adults by Catherine Ritchie
Where Do I Go Next? How to Select Materials for Teens by Jeri Baker
R.L. Stine Meets Horatio Alger: Quality vs. Popularity in the Young Adult Collection by Ann Sparanese
Young Adult Nonfiction: Not Just for Homework Anymore by Rick Kerper
Pump Up the Volume: Selecting and Developing Recording Collections for Young Adults by James Cook
Sex, Thugs and Rock 'N Roll: Magazines for Young Adults by Patrick Jones
Connecting with the YA Reader: A Reader's Advisory Strategy by Tom Reynolds
Young Adult Reader's Advisory: Recommending the Right Reads by Barbara Auerbach
[email protected] by Susan Weaver
Targeting Teens: Marketing and Merchandising Young Adult Services by Mary Anne Nichols
Techno Teens: The Use of Technology by Young Adults by Lesley Farmer
Youth Participation: Involving Young Adults in Library Services by Lynn Cockett
Homework Assistance Programs in Public Libraries: Helping Johnny Read by Cindy Mediavilla
Programming for Youth Adults: No Holds Barred by Elaine McGuire
Long on Enthusiasm, But Short on Ideas? An Annotated Bibliography on Young Adult Programming by Sean P.S. George
You Don't Have To Do It Alone: Young Adult Partnerships in the Public Library by Diane Stine
Serving Underserved Populations: Reaching Out to YAs in Need by Diana Tixier Herald
Young Adults and Intellectual Freedom: Choices and Challenges by Nancy Kravitz
Getting Started on the Right Foot: The Training Needs of Young Adult Staff by C. Allen Nichols
Professional Resources: An Annotated List by Don Kenney
Selected Bibliography
Index