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A library can be a tremendous resource for teens--one that helps them to learn about themselves and the world they live in. But teenagers are intrinsically different from children and from adults, and these critical developmental differences affect the ways they interact with others, both in the world at large and in the library. Serving teens effectively in the library requires a basic understanding of who teens are and the developmental tasks they face--factors that affect all aspects of library service, from the specific programs and services we offer to the ways that staff provide assistance to the teen who is seeking help at a library service desk. This book enables library workers to better understand adolescent development, which allows them to provide a positive library experience for teens. Readers will learn how to supply excellent library services with and for teens, including in the areas of collection development, readers' advisory, reference and homework help, programming, and advocacy. The book identifies the best ways to have positive interactions with teens in the library based on their mental development and details best practices for teen services. The concluding section discusses advocating for teens, with emphasis on their right to privacy and equal access to materials and services.

Product Identifiers

PublisherBloomsbury Publishing USA

ISBN-101440851700

ISBN-139781440851704

eBay Product ID (ePID)227730580

Product Key Features

Educational LevelHigh School, Elementary School

Number of Pages148 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameCrash Course in Young Adult Services

Publication Year2017

SubjectLibrary & Information Science / School Media, Library & Information Science / General, Library & Information Science / Administration & Management, Library & Information Science / Collection Development

TypeStudy Guide

Subject AreaLanguage Arts & Disciplines

AuthorSarah Flowers

SeriesCrash Course Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.3 in

Item Weight12.7 Oz

Item Length11 in

Item Width8.5 in

Additional Product Features

LCCN2017-014160

Dewey Edition23

Reviews"This title will be useful for public library YA specialists, school library media specialists, and other library staff seeking to develop, expand, and enhance teen services in library environments as well as in the virtual world. Recommended." - ARBA, "This title will be useful for public library YA specialists, school library media specialists, and other library staff seeking to develop, expand, and enhance teen services in library environments as well as in the virtual world. Recommended." -- ARBA "For the librarian working with teens, this book provides valuable information on teens themselves and how to provide a variety of resources that they need and want. . . . This would be an ideal book for librarians new to teen services or who must work in teen services in addition to other duties. Those who are already dedicated teen service librarians could also utilize the information in this book for additional programming ideas, displays, and teen worker resources. Recommended." -- School Library Connection

Target AudienceElementary/High School

Number of Volumes1 Vol.

Dewey Decimal027.626

Lc Classification NumberZ718.F57 2017

Table of ContentIntroduction vii Chapter 1--The Teenage Years Chapter 2--Positive Interactions with Teens Chapter 3--Teen Collections Chapter 4--Programming for Teens Chapter 5--Teens and Their Information Needs Chapter 6--Teen Spaces Chapter 7--Speaking Up for Teens Chapter 8--Teen Volunteers and Workers Chapter 9--Keeping Up: Professional Resources and Development Appendix A: Creating a Crash Course Workshop Appendix B: Programs Appendix C: Displays and Booklists Further Reading Index