Posted on July 8, 2015 at 1:04 PM by Brian Herder
Teen Services 101: A Practical Guide for Busy Library Staff (2015)
Megan P. Fink
American Library Association
978-0-8389-8803-9
Need to amp up teen services, but you’re short on time or not sure where to start? Teen Services 101: A Practical Guide for Busy Library Staff
provides useful information that will help staff put together a basic
teen services program with minimal time and hassle. The author, Megan
Fink, along with contributions from Maria Kramer, provides practical
tips and instructions on how to build core teen services into the
overall library program. Whether you’re a new teen services librarian,
or staff in a one person library, this how-to guide on teen services can
help you effectively serve teen patrons.
Let’s face it, teens are sometimes overlooked by libraries when it
comes to services and programs. However, there are over 42 million
teens in the US, which makes them a sizeable and important demographic
to serve. Many of today’s teens are struggling. More are living in
poverty than before and nearly 7,000 teens drop out of high school per
day. By setting aside some time to increase your library’s focus on
teens, you will be providing a vital service and positioning your
library as an indispensable part of the community. The resources and
information in this book can help you achieve that.