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Young Adults Deserve the Best: YALSA's Competencies in Action--print/e-book Bundle
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| Sarah Flowers for YALSA |
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Item Number: 7700-5873 |
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Publisher: ALA Editions |
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Price: $56.00 |
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The print edition and the e-book edition of this title are also available separately.
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It’s the best of both worlds: this specially priced bundle includes a print copy for desk reference along with the e-book version. The e-book includes the complete text of the print edition in several different file types, readable using a variety of software and devices. You will be able to download the e-book immediately upon purchase; the print copy will be shipped to you. Note: print/e-book bundles may only be shipped to addresses within the United States; international orders cannot currently be processed online. The download link for this product can be found on the final confirmation screen after you complete your purchase, and may also be accessed from your Account History. ALA eEditions downloads are designed for single users only.
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136 pages
Year Published: 2010
Read an interview with the author now!
As high school enrollment continues to rise, the need for effective librarianship serving young adults is greater than ever before. "Young Adults Deserve the Best: Competencies for Librarians Serving Youth,” developed by Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), is a document outlining areas of focus for providing quality library service in collaboration with teenagers. In this book, Sarah Flowers identifies and expands on these competency areas. This useful work includes
- Anecdotes and success stories from the field
- Guidelines which can be used to create evaluation instruments, determine staffing needs, and develop job descriptions
- Additional professional resources following each chapter that will help librarians turn theory into practice
The first book to thoroughly expand on this important document, Young Adults Deserve the Best is a key foundational tool not only for librarians but also for young adult specialists, youth advocacy professionals, and school administrators.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 Competency Area I: Leadership and Professionalism
Chapter 2 Competency Area II: Knowledge of Client Group
Chapter 3 Competency Area III: Communication
Chapter 4 Competency Area IV: Administration
Chapter 5 Competency Area V: Knowledge of Materials
Chapter 6 Competency Area VI: Access to Information
Chapter 7 Competency Area VII: Services
Chapter 8 Starting from Scratch
Appendixes
A Library Bill of Rights
B Free Access to Libraries for Minors
C Access for Children and Young Adults to Nonprint Materials
D Access to Resources and Services in the School Library Media Program
E Minors and Internet Interactivity
F Labeling and Rating Systems
G Questions and Answers on Labels and Rating Systems
H Code of Ethics of the American Library Association
I Guidelines for Library Services to Teens, Ages 12–18
Index
About the Author
Sarah Flowers recently retired as Deputy County Librarian for the Santa Clara County Library in California. She has written articles and reviews for Voice of Youth Advocates and School Library Journal, and is currently Editor-in-Chief of Young Adult Library Services, YALSA’s quarterly journal. She was elected 2011-12 president of YALSA. She was a member of the first class of Library Journal’s “Movers and Shakers,” and was named one of the top 40 distinguished alumni of the San Jose State School of Library and Information Science. She has worked as a young adult librarian, a supervisor of adult and young adult services, and a community librarian as a branch manager.
The mission of Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) is to advocate, promote and strengthen library service to teens, ages 12-18, as part of the continuum of total library services, and to support those who provide library service to this population.
Reviews
"I am fighting the overuse of the word ‘practical’ when talking about this book, but that’s what it is, really and truly ... Some of the tips are so simply brilliant you’ll wonder why it hadn’t occurred to you already (like keeping a log of your young adult programs so you know what worked and what didn’t). And some of Flowers’ advice is just invaluable, such as taking the time each year to make a continuing education plan for yourself. If you’re determined to be the best YA librarian you can be (who isn’t?), move it to the top of your ‘to be read’ pile."
--Spine Label
"As the author herself states in the introduction: ‘What I do hope to do is to give the librarian a place to start thinking about where his or her job fits into the bigger picture of both the parent institution and young adult library services in general’.
Her work, combined with the official competencies document, shines through as a key tool for librarians, young adult specialists, youth advocacy professionals and those involved with youth within schools."
--Australian Library Journal
"Philosophies, strategic plans, goals, and mission statements from programs around the country demonstrate effective service practices. The information is presented in a clear, concise, and conversational manner, making this resource both easy to navigate and a pleasure to read."
--School Library Journal
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Multicultural Programs for Tweens and Teens
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Item Number:
978-0-8389-3582-8
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Multicultural Programs for Tweens and Teens is a one-stop resource that encourages children and young adults to explore different cultures. |
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Price: $50.00 |
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Sizzling Summer Reading Programs for Young Adults: Second Edition
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Item Number:
978-0-8389-3563-7
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Summer reading programs are a staple in libraries nationwide and provide a valuable service: keeping teens productive and occupied when they are no longer busy in school. Producing creative programs at the library can be challenging when faced with th... |
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Price: $37.00 |
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