Introduction. Why go into teen services? -- Getting a job -- Why teen librarians are important -- Online resources -- Settling in. Policies and administration -- How do you fit in? -- Getting help -- Setting up the teen space. Display furniture -- Rules for the teen space -- Collection. The collection development policy -- Evaluating what you already have -- The core collection -- Digging deeper -- New media -- Organizing your collection -- Ongoing selection tools -- Knowing your readers and your community -- The reluctant reader -- Homework collections: Yea or nay? -- Promoting the collection -- Obstacles in collection development -- Programming. Programming ideas -- Summer reading -- Community programming -- What to do when no one comes -- Budget constraints -- Advocating for teen programming -- The teen advisory board. Recruiting members -- Structure -- Responsibilities -- Activities -- Other ways to involve teens -- Outreach. Introducing yourself -- Social networking -- Other forms of virtual outreach -- Going into the schools -- Other community partnerships -- Press -- Challenges with outreach -- Budget. Getting your bearings -- Where will the money go? -- Advocating for your program -- The budget proposal -- End of the year analysis -- Sources of funding -- Budget challenges -- Professional development. Library organizations -- Online resources -- Continuing education -- Conferences -- Networking/Getting involved -- Career growth: Where do you go from here? -- Stress and time management.
Summary
"This book offers a practical, comprehensive guide to creating a successful, vibrant, and youth-centered teen services program with limited resources"--Provided by publisher.
