Young adults and public libraries : a handbook of materials and services
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Young adults and public libraries : a handbook of materials and services
（The Greenwood library management collection）
Greenwood Press, 1998
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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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.
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 teens.on.the.net@yourlibrary.com 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
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