Teen-centered library service : putting youth participation into practice /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Tuccillo, Diane P., 1952-
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Santa Barbara, Calif. : Libraries Unlimited, [2010]
Series:	Libraries Unlimited professional guides for young adult librarians.
Subjects:	Libraries and teenagers > United States. Young adults' libraries > Activity programs > United States. Teenage volunteer workers in libraries > United States. Student library assistants > United States. Young adults' libraries > United States > Case studies. School libraries > United States > Case studies.

Table of Contents:

Why teen library participation in the first place?
We've come a long way : history of youth participation in school and public libraries
Ways teens can participate : teen advisory boards, teen volunteers, and library aides in school and public libraries
Ways teens can participate : writing, art, and performance projects and activities
Limited teen participation : special temporary involvement without ongoing commitment
More ways teens can participate : the technology connection
More ways teens can participate : community outreach and partnerships
Youth participatory evaluation and contributing with adult groups
Getting (and keeping) teens involved
Teens learning the ropes : effective training for volunteer activities
Focus on feedback : assessing your library's youth participation.