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Serving older teens

Author: Sheila B Anderson
Publisher: Wesport, Conn. : Libraries Unlimited, 2004.
Series: Libraries Unlimited professional guides for young adult librarians
Edition/Format: Book : EnglishView all editions and formats
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Experts explain why library service to older teens is so important, and how librarians can enhance collections and services to accommodate and win over this important group. In this lively and practical guide, notable teen experts and practitioners explain why service to teens in this age range is so important, and how you can enhance your collection and services to accommodate and win over this important group.  Read more...
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Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Sheila B Anderson
ISBN: 0313317623 9780313317620
OCLC Number: 52814117
Description: xxiv, 240 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Contents: Series Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- On the verge of adulthood: Older teens and the library / Sheila B. Anderson -- Need to know, chance to grow: Nonfiction resources and programming ieas for older teens / Sheila B. Anderson -- Respect for the future: Making space for older teens / Amy Alessio -- Hip and well-read: Reading interests of older teens / Patrick Jones -- Real books for real teens: Realistic fiction for older teens / Sheila B. Anderson -- Off the page and onto the stage: Booktalking to older teens / Kristine Mahood -- Thinking outside the book: Nonprint Collections for older teens / Robyn Lupa -- Index -- About the editor and contributors.
Series Title: Libraries Unlimited professional guides for young adult librarians
Responsibility: edited by Sheila B. Anderson.

Abstract:

Experts explain why library service to older teens is so important, and how librarians can enhance collections and services to accommodate and win over this important group. In this lively and practical guide, notable teen experts and practitioners explain why service to teens in this age range is so important, and how you can enhance your collection and services to accommodate and win over this important group. Topics range from understanding older teen needs and creating a vital teen space to building and promoting a winning collection. Brimming with valuable insights, fresh ideas, as well as nuts and bolts directions, this is a must-read for all librarians who work with older teens.

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