Risky Business: Taking and Managing Risks in Library Services for Teens (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780838935965)

YA service innovators Linda W. Braun, Hillias J. Martin, and Connie Urquhart explain how to be smart about taking risks without shying away from them. They offer concrete advice for - Laying the groundwork for change in key areas such as collection building and programming - Including technology components as part of traditional services, such as booktalks, information literacy instruction, and book discussion groups - Effectively gaining support from administrators and colleagues Real-world examples of risky change in action from librarians and authors of YA lit enrich this exploration of a topic rarely discussed in depth, but central to YA services in school and public libraries today.

Author: Linda W. Braun, Hillias J. Martin, Connie Urquhart
ISBN-10: 0838935966
ISBN-13: 9780838935965
Publisher: ALA Editions
Language: English
Published: 06/21/2010
Pages: 168
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.50d

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 11/01/2010 pg. 148
Voice of Youth Advocates 02/01/2011 - Reviewed - More Editing Needed
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2011 pg. 362