Resources for Working with Teens
Leah Langby
November 10, 2010
Keeping Up With Kids
Teens at a 2008 special event at the New Richmond Public Library

New books in the IFLS collection–contact Leah if you want to borrow them (they aren’t catalogued yet!):

Risky Business: Taking and Managing Risks in Library Services for Teens. By Linda W. Braun, Hillias J. Martin, and Connie Urquhart. ALA, 2010.
A collection of thoughtful essays about the various ways that being a teen librarian is inherently risky, and how embracing that risk can improve service to teens. Chapters on technology, collections, programs, and careers all have some philosophy and some concrete examples to help you think about things in new ways.

The Hipster Librarian’s Guide to Teen Craft Projects. By Tina Coleman and Peggie Llanes. ALA, 2009.
A collection of craft projects that are low-cost and appealing to teens–particularly girls.

ALSO: Webjunction has a Young Adult Services area, with suggestions on programming, outreach, collection development, gaming, and more. There are links to articles, archived webinars, and much more. If you are looking for ideas about a particular topic, this is a good place to start.

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