Young Adults and Public Libraries: A Handbook of Materials and Services
C. Allen Nichols
(Author)
Mary Anne Nichols
(Author)
21,000+ Reviews
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Description
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.Product Details
Price
$144.00
Publisher
Libraries Unlimited
Publish Date
June 25, 1998
Pages
296
Dimensions
6.4 X 9.46 X 1.06 inches | 1.39 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9780313300035
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About the Author
MARY ANNE NICHOLS is School-Age and Young Adult Librarian at the Akron-Summit County Public Library in Ohio. /e
C. ALLEN NICHOLS is Director of the Ella M. Everhard Public Library in Wadsworth, Ohio. /eReviews
"There is a hands-on quality to the discussions in this collection of articles by 24 leading experts in the field of YA services. The authors speak with authority and commitment about important current issues: from balancing popularity and quality in collection building and readers' advisory to training YA staff, providing homework assistance programs, and confronting challenges of intellectual freedom. Part of the Greenwood Library Management series, this is a fine resource, both for in-service training and for library school discussion."-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin
"This collection is full of good ideas, based on sound principles, for serving this growing segment of the population. Most of the contributors are practicing librarians, and the articles are generally well selected and well written. ...most who work with young adults will want to have this practical book."-Library Journal
?This collection is full of good ideas, based on sound principles, for serving this growing segment of the population. Most of the contributors are practicing librarians, and the articles are generally well selected and well written. ...most who work with young adults will want to have this practical book.?-Library Journal
?A handbook in the best and truest sense of the word, this new title is that rarest of commodities--a reference book worth reading from cover to cover....The breadth of coverage is outstanding, the chapters are concise and well written, and there is a thought-provoking blend of philosophical/theoretical discussion and practical advice....[T]his would be a valuable addition to both public and school library collections.?-VOYA
?There is a hands-on quality to the discussions in this collection of articles by 24 leading experts in the field of YA services. The authors speak with authority and commitment about important current issues: from balancing popularity and quality in collection building and readers' advisory to training YA staff, providing homework assistance programs, and confronting challenges of intellectual freedom. Part of the Greenwood Library Management series, this is a fine resource, both for in-service training and for library school discussion.?-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin
"A handbook in the best and truest sense of the word, this new title is that rarest of commodities--a reference book worth reading from cover to cover....The breadth of coverage is outstanding, the chapters are concise and well written, and there is a thought-provoking blend of philosophical/theoretical discussion and practical advice....[T]his would be a valuable addition to both public and school library collections."-VOYA
"This collection is full of good ideas, based on sound principles, for serving this growing segment of the population. Most of the contributors are practicing librarians, and the articles are generally well selected and well written. ...most who work with young adults will want to have this practical book."-Library Journal
?This collection is full of good ideas, based on sound principles, for serving this growing segment of the population. Most of the contributors are practicing librarians, and the articles are generally well selected and well written. ...most who work with young adults will want to have this practical book.?-Library Journal
?A handbook in the best and truest sense of the word, this new title is that rarest of commodities--a reference book worth reading from cover to cover....The breadth of coverage is outstanding, the chapters are concise and well written, and there is a thought-provoking blend of philosophical/theoretical discussion and practical advice....[T]his would be a valuable addition to both public and school library collections.?-VOYA
?There is a hands-on quality to the discussions in this collection of articles by 24 leading experts in the field of YA services. The authors speak with authority and commitment about important current issues: from balancing popularity and quality in collection building and readers' advisory to training YA staff, providing homework assistance programs, and confronting challenges of intellectual freedom. Part of the Greenwood Library Management series, this is a fine resource, both for in-service training and for library school discussion.?-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin
"A handbook in the best and truest sense of the word, this new title is that rarest of commodities--a reference book worth reading from cover to cover....The breadth of coverage is outstanding, the chapters are concise and well written, and there is a thought-provoking blend of philosophical/theoretical discussion and practical advice....[T]his would be a valuable addition to both public and school library collections."-VOYA
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