Bare Bones Young Adult Services: Tips for Public Library Generalists (Ala Editions) - Softcover

"This manual belongs on the professional shelf of every library--whether or not it has a young adult department or young adult librarian. It should also be available at every university offering a graduate degree in library science. It is the most basic, affordable guide on how to set up, expand, and/or improve library materials and services to teens." "This outstanding resource provides answers to the basic questions that generalists may have about reference and readers' advisory services to young adults... Seasoned young adult librarians may also get some fresh ideas from this extremely useful tool which belongs in all public library professional collections." "The author of this helpful guide comes to the task with a strong, lengthy background in young adult services... I would recommend this book for professional librarians in whatever type library." "The style is clear and straightforward, making for easy reading... [T]his book would be a useful addition to staff libraries and would particularly help young professionals working with young adults for the first time. University libraries which support teaching programs in information management and library science should also consider including this book in their collections."

A guide to serving the 12-18 year-old age group in libraries. Topics covered include motivating young adults to participate in the library, providing reference and homework support and creating a user-friendly and distinct young adult space in the library.