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Teen Services Positions at Risk at Broward County Library

Teen Services Positions at Risk at Broward County Library
SLJ,  Dec 04, 2015
Broward County (FL) Library is set to change the designation of a number of youth librarian positions, a potential cost-cutting measure intended to increase service hours to all patrons. Some are concerned about the impact on teen programming.
Libraries in California, Maine, and Illinois Lend Ukuleles

Libraries in California, Maine, and Illinois Lend Ukuleles
April Witteveen,  Dec 02, 2015
With music linked to academic progress, loaning the “hipster,” easy-to-learn instrument is becoming a trend. The programs are drawing teens in particular to libraries.
Libraries Reach Out to Young Black Men

Libraries Reach Out to Young Black Men
Linda Jacobson,  Nov 18, 2015
These librarians are committed to giving African American youth, particularly those in low-income communities, reasons to visit their school or public libraries—and to increasing the variety of materials that draw them into reading.
Teens at Heart: Making an Impact | Editorial

Teens at Heart: Making an Impact | Editorial
Rebecca Miller,  Nov 15, 2015
SLJ's Teen Issue highlights the field's steadfast commitment to making a transformative difference in the lives of young adults. The editors share some thoughts on the innovative spirit and responsive programs that are taking teen services to a new level.
In Teen Programming, Value the Process Over the Product

In Teen Programming, Value the Process Over the Product
Jennifer Velásquez,  Nov 10, 2015
How to best serve teenagers? Step out of their way, let them plan, and avoid these mistakes.
The Fabulous Fandom Fest That is LumaCON!

The Fabulous Fandom Fest That is LumaCON!
Christina Vercelletto,  Nov 09, 2015
The team that pulled together the first LumaCON! in Petaluma, CA is at it again, gearing up for the second annual comic convention in January. You'll see why they're the real superheroes among us.
Public Libraries and At-Risk Teens

Public Libraries and At-Risk Teens
G. Neri,  Nov 05, 2015
Author G. Neri speaks with public librarians about the rigors and rewards of working with young adults who are at risk.
How To Foster Teen Activism

How To Foster Teen Activism
Wick Thomas,  Nov 04, 2015
Kansas City (MO) public librarian Wick Thomas brought teenagers to meet the Governor face-to-face in his office to ask for more library funding. That’s just one way that Thomas encourages responsible activism and leadership among young adults.
How to Use IPads to Help Teens With Autism

How to Use IPads to Help Teens With Autism
Carrie Rogers-Whitehead,  Oct 31, 2015
A teen services librarian in Salt Lake City discovered the key to helping older kids with autism spectrum disorders participate in library programs: iPads.
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