Serving Older Teens (Libraries Unlimited Professional Guides for Young Adult Librarians Series) (Paperback)

by Sheila B. Anderson (Editor)
Key Phrases: realistic young adult fiction, popular young adult fiction, adult fiction titles, New York, United States, Voice of Youth Advocates (more...)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
Anderson offers some great advice about planning teen programs (often at little or no cost). She suggests books that address such topics as driving, death, depression, college, financial management, and more, as well as how to find people who might present these programs. The last few chapters were written by experts on the subjects: Amy Alessio on teen spaces that will attract older teens, Patrick Jones on the reading interests of older teens, Anderson herself on realistic fiction, Kristine Mahood on booktalking, and Robyn Lupa on nonprint collections. A valuable resource for YA librarians.–Marlyn K. Beebe, City of Long Beach Public Library, CA
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“Starred Review The unique needs of older teenagers are the basis of this book intended for young adult librarians....This book will be an invaluable resource for young adult librarians in high schools or public libraries....It's difficult to imagine anything that is not covered in this comprehensive volume. Highly Recommended.”–Library Media Connection

“Hooray! Here is an excellent guide for serving a group of readers easily overlooked in the library community....This resource is bursting with ideas to enhance (or create, in some instances) library services to older teen patrons....If one loves reading and recommending literature to young adults, this book will be a nirvana! And if one finds young adults baffling and unapproachable, here is a wealth of tools to expand one's library skills when dealing with this dynamic age group.”–VOYA

“Anderson offers some great advice about planning teen programs (often at little or no cost)....A valuable resource for YA librarians.”–School Library Journal

“Recommended as a title for collection development responsive to older teens. Young adult librarians and teachers working with older teens will gain insight into what older teens are currently reading and interested in, as well as specific titles to consider for various topics.”–Christian Library Journal

“This insightful book invites librarians to consider the developmental stages of teens....Anderson and other contributors offer an abundance of collection development ideas. ...Any librarian serving older teens will benefit from this book, especially young adult librarians, public library generalists, reference librarians and children's librarians. Those wishing to improve or expand upon services and collections for older teens will find a wealth of information including how to design an inviting teen space.”–Public Library Quarterly

“Recognizing the development changes that occur in adolescence, the teen-expert authors...explore quality library service....While aimed at public librarians, the discussion and ideas are equally useful for high school TLs.”–Teacher Librarian

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Product Details

• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited (December 30, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0313317623
• ISBN-13: 978-0313317620
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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