WebJunction - Young Adults & Teens

Young Adults & Teens

RSS

teen at computer Meeting the needs of tech-savvy young adults and teens is an exciting opportunity. Libraries offer an environment for nurturing and supporting young patrons who bring with them these new and ever-expanding skills. Exchanging ideas in communication, networking, research, information, and knowledge management has never been more necessary than it is today. Learn about successes, programs, and classes that can enhance the lives of young patrons and the library environment at the same time. Share your experiences, ideas, or challenges here too. Reach out and connect with teens! There's a lot they can do to continue the right experience of libraries.

Type	Title	Posted By
pdf	Understanding Teens and Their Space Chapter 1 from Teen Spaces, Second Ed. (2008 ALA Editions), that introduces how to recognize teen behavior and needs, likes and dislikes, in order to understand what is necessary and appropriate for the ideal young adult area.	Sharon Streams
	MLS Service: Adult and Youth Reference Core Lists for Public and School Lib In 2008, MLS saw the completion of several member group core reference lists covering Youth and Adult Reference, Elementary through High School, and print and electronic sources. This article highlights the work from each of the committees that contributed to the development of these reference resources which are all available on the MLS web site.	Christina Stoll
	Recommended YA Magazines This is a list of the recommended best magazines for young adults/juveniles from some public libraries and media centers in the SELCO region. Please feel free to add and suggest other titles as you see fit!	Mollie Pherson
	Catch the Reading Bug! This WebJunction page is brought to you all by YOU! In the many summer reading round tables we've been holding, there have been several great ideas suggested. Here are some ideas that might help you in your planning!	WebJunction Indiana
	Milton (ON) Public Library: Especially for Teens Outside Toronto, a small library makes room on its Web page for some very important patrons.	WebJunction Central