Θ Reference: Libraries: Library_and_Information_Science: Subject

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Teenlibrarian.com Online community for librarians who work with teenagers in public or school settings. Includes news, resources, message board, chat, and links.
Barahona Center for the Study of Books in Spanish for Children and Adolescents Written in both English and Spanish, this site lists recommended books, professional resources, workshops, proceedings, friends, and links to other related sites.
Connecting Young Adults and Libraries Supplement to the book of the same name. Includes links and resources of interest to those serving youth in libraries.
Locked in at the Library Suggestions for planning a successful sleepover at the library for young adults and children. Includes information about program marketing, safety, activities, and evaluation.
Graphic Novels and Trade Paperbacks An annotated list of graphic novels and trade paperbacks recommended for young adult collections in public libraries.
Precocious Readers Suggestions for recommending books to gifted children.
The Tween Market: Keeping Our Collections Attractive, Practical and Effective An article about how librarians can improve collection development for children between the ages of 9 and 12.
Doug Johnson Articles, columns, evaluation tools, and handouts for school library and educational technology issues. Includes contact information for Doug Johnson.
Proof of the Power Full-text ERIC Digest about the impact of school library media programs on the academic achievement of U.S. public school students.
School Librarian Web Pages Collection of web pages created or maintained by school librarians. Includes information about school libraries for personal and professional use.
American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Unit of the American Library Association for school librarians and media specialists. Resources include information about education and careers; issues and advocacy; awards, grants, and scholarships; AASL news; publications and journals; conferences and events; and professional tools.
Becoming Digital: Policy Implications for Library Youth Services An examination of issues surrounding the digitization of library services for children and young adults.
We the People Bookshelf A themed list of classic books that represent American history, culture, and ideals. Includes information about how libraries can win a "We the People" bookshelf, books, and supplementary materials. A project of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Know Kidding A youth services programming handbook in PDF format for public library staff. Developed by and for Illinois librarians, but suitable for use in any library.
Services and Resources for Children and Young Adults in Public Libraries Results of a study on the various kinds of public library services and resources available for children and young adults. Commissioned by the United States Department of Education, Office of Library Programs, and released in 1995.
Comic Books for Young Adults An introduction to comic book and graphic novel formats, genres, publishers, and collection development issues for libraries that serve young adults.
School-Libraries.Org Online resources to help school librarians make effective use of the Internet. Includes links to information about curriculum resources, technology, collection development, and information literacy.
BayNews Storytime Ideas Thematic storytime ideas with suggested books, activities, and crafts.
Dígame un cuento/Tell Me a Story: Bilingual Library Programs for Children and Families A guide for developing English-Spanish library activities for toddlers through young adults and families. Based on material from the 2001 and 2002 Texas Reading Club Manual.
See YA Around: Library Programming for Teens Planning ideas for teen programs. Includes icebreakers, group activities, games, and crafts.
Amelia Bloomer Project: Recommended books that embody feminist principles and the fight for the freedom of self, body, mind, and spirit. Titles have been selected for readers from birth through age 18. Sponsored by the Feminist Task Force of the Social Responsibilities Round Table of the American Library Association. Lists are available in PDF or HTML format.
Mother Goose Time Pathfinder Resources and recommended materials for planning "books and babies" programs in the public library.
EZ Library Programs A database of library program ideas. Search by topic, audience, program type, and cost. A project of the Mid-Hudson (New York) Library System.
Young Adult Services Professional Resources A list of recommended books and electronic resources for library professionals working with a young adult population. Prepared by faculty of the Queen College (NY) Graduate School of Library and Information Science.
Public Library Services for Home Schooling An ERIC Digest article about the different ways that public libraries can serve home schooled students and their home schooling parents.
Summer Reading Answers to several "how" and "why" questions about setting up a summer reading program. Includes information about goals, themes, budget, incentives, staff involvement, and program evaluation. A student presentation of the University of Illinois Graduate School of Library and Information Science LEEP Program.
Perry Public Library Babytime Rhymes A collection of storytime games, rhymes, songs, and lullabies for babies from birth to 14 months old.
Library Latchkey Children Full-text ERIC Digest report about how children spend their after-school hours at the public library.
Children and the Internet: Policies that Work An American Library Association (ALA) publication designed to help librarians develop policy for children’s access to the Internet.
Dungeons & Dragons Roleplaying Game Library Web Page Details about planning an "Afternoon Adventures with Dungeons & Dragons" program at the library. Includes instructions for ordering a free "Afternoon Adventures" kit and downloadable documents to support the program.
KDL Youth Newsletter A monthly youth services newsletter created by staff at Kent District (Michigan) Library. Includes information about early literacy, books, music, Web resources, and professional development. Available online or by email subscription.