YOUNG ADULT LIBRARY SERVICES

This article explains the reasons why an adult should give a young adult novel a chance.

This essay gives a clear description of what separates Young Adult Literature from other genres.

In an age where Guitar Hero, MySpace, and Manga reign as some of the many popular interests of young adults, librarians must learn to accommodate to teens' ever-changing media needs and wants in order to attract them to their local library.

With the rising popularity of young adult literature, the publishing industry begins to target an even more specific age group: teenagers to twenty-somethings, or "New Adults."

A discussion of effective young adult programs and competencies for young adult librarians who would like to meet the developmental needs of teens.

Suggested library programming for teens that need their developmental needs.

In my years of experience as a middle and high school English Literature teacher, I have also found that teens that read for pleasure have a better grip on the social challenges that arise during the teenage years.

Contrary to what some people may believe, graphic novels help students with limited reading skills to acquire vocabulary, grammar skills, and critical thinking skills. This editorial shows how graphic novels are able to improve a student's reading skill.

Official book signing tour dates for Patrick Rothfuss' sequel, "Wise Man's Fear."

Many professionals engaged in the media business have been asking the question for years: is print dead?

This article provides information about valuing the librarian profession, who is also considered an information professional.

Teens and tweens are an advertiser's dream. Who says they don't read? They are the new voices with their own ideas and urban literature booklist.

The Edmonton Library is located in a suburban community and has a large Asian minority, but also an African American and Hispanic population.

Bolingbrook, IL is located in a prime area for the library enthusiast. Aside from being in driving distance of the Chicago Public Library, our local agencies offer a wide range of services and activities. Read on for a few highlights.

Have you been to the library lately? If not, you might be pleasantly surprised at what you'd find.

Over the past 27 years, residents have traveled to the Westbrook Public Library on Goodspeed Drive to check out books, read magazines, surf the Internet, and attend meetings of various community organizations. But soon, residents will have to travel elsewhere.

A review of Jellicoe Road, the Printz Award winner for 2009.

Our court system is divided into the Adult Criminal Justice System and the Juvenile Justice System. This article looks at both courts.

Renovations are in store for the Gaithersburg, Maryland Public Library. Find out where to get your book fix while it's getting a make-over.

A review of 3 local libraries in Reno, Nevada highlighting the historic Downtown Reno Library.

Eligible Library patrons can borrow Braille and specially formatted audio books without charge.

With public libraries throughout the country facing budget cuts each year, they are relying more and more on senior volunteers to help with library operations. Because of the efforts of retirees, neighborhood library branches are able to stay open.