Young adult services

Yeah, I know. They are always congregating around the computers looking at that MySpace site again. Oh, no--this time they are all making a tremendous amount of noise laughing while they are watching those YouTube videos. What is it about all of this? We could go on and on, couldn’t we? It is a different world. Come to this workshop to learn about this new world and how to connect with those who live in it:

One of the most exciting library trends of the last decade is the development of young adult spaces. But what does this really mean? Aren't these innovations just for new, large, and shiny libraries? How can these innovations improve your library and better serve your YA patrons?

We've all heard that video games are violent, expensive, inappropriate for their target age group, and addictive. But just like books, video games can also be literary, educational, socially relevant, identity forming, and challenging. And video games are a medium of choice for the millennial generation.

The ability to talk informatively, entertainingly, and persuasively about books in both impromptu and structured environments is an essential skill for all library staff. Formal booktalks, off-the-cuff shelftalks, and book discussions can be powerful tools for promoting the habit of lifelong reading and stimulating the use of your library’s collections.

Format: Meeting Room