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Publication date:
04 August 2016Length of book:
154 pagesPublisher
Rowman & Littlefield PublishersISBN-13: 9781442264229
Two authors with more than 20 years of combined experience share their practical experience serving teens in public libraries. Teen Services Today highlights best practices, including resources and references, to quickly implement programs and services to young adults.
Although teen services covers ages 12 to 18, a world of developmental changes and interest levels exist within those six short years. Teens offer a range of opportunities for public libraries, not simply as patrons, but also as advocates and volunteers.
Special features of the book include:
Although teen services covers ages 12 to 18, a world of developmental changes and interest levels exist within those six short years. Teens offer a range of opportunities for public libraries, not simply as patrons, but also as advocates and volunteers.
Special features of the book include:
- Basic information on the fundamental services and programs for teens
- Reasons for providing services to teens
- Examples of successful teen programs, complete with lists of needed supplies and potential costs, that can generally be performed by one or two staff members
- Checklists and forms
Librarians entering the world of teen services will find a handy guide in Teen Services Today: A Practical Guide for Librarians by Sara K. Joiner and Geri Swanzy. Beginning with a history of teen services, the guide includes a survey of teen development and teen collections and an explanation of services that includes many programs. This guide will lead your way to creating a library that welcomes teens. The final chapter will get everyone at the library on board with necessary policies and staff training.