Starting from Scratch: Building a Teen Library Program (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781598846072)

Create a successful, vibrant, and youth-centered teen services program with this practical, comprehensive guide--even when resources are limited.

In order to develop a young adult department from the ground up, librarians need to be informed about a myriad of interrelated tasks and responsibilities: creating policies, purchasing materials, program scheduling, outreach, and budgeting. Even for libraries that already have teen-oriented materials within their facilities, keeping them current and fresh is a challenge, especially when budget or physical space is an issue.

Starting from Scratch: Building a Teen Library Program is an instrumental resource for librarians who are either entering an established teen program with no previous experience, or establishing a new teen program in a library. It covers all steps in the process of becoming a successful teen librarian, from getting the job and advocating for a teen department to adding qualified staff and ongoing professional development.

Author: Sarah Ludwig
ISBN-10: 1598846078
ISBN-13: 9781598846072
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Language: English
Published: 06/16/2011
Pages: 220
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.70d

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 12/01/2011 pg. 144
Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2011 pg. 303