young adults' libraries

A resource for librarians to assist with improvement of school and public library programs that are utilized by urban teenagers, covering the importance of transcending stereotypes; updating library services; incorporating street literature and social networking; building a useful library Web site, and more.

Contains annotated lists of recommended young adult books for reluctant readers and provides advice on library programming, displays, and readers' advisory.

Tips for enhancing library services for young adults and strategies for implementing various services.

Offers young adult librarians suggestions for dozens of craft projects that will interest their teen patrons.

Provides different ways for involving high school students in research, with the first part telling what resource-based learning is and the second part giving activity plans that have been used successfully by secondary teachers and librarians.

Contains scripted research lessons designed to help library media specialists manage information in a practical way.

Offers public and school librarians effective strategies for building and promoting graphic novel collections that meet the needs of students.

A guide to creating interesting and exciting spaces for young adults in the library, explaining how to solicit input, and discussing planning, design and decor, and promotion. Includes worksheets and a list of resources.

A guide to planning and implementing teen programs designed to encourage them to use the library and its resources, including over thirty suggestions, general advice, and information on clubs and marketing ideas.