Serving Older Teens
2004
240 pages
6 1/8 x 9 1/4
Paperback
ISBN 1-59158-003-X
$38.50

Table of Contents

Introduction

On the Verge of Adulthood:  Older Teens and the Library

Need to Know, Chance to Grow: Nonfiction Resources and Programming Ideas
for Older Teens

Respect for the Future: Making Space for Older Teens by Amy Alessio

The Hip and Well-Read:  The Reading Interests of Older Teens by Patrick
Jones

Real Books for Real Teens:  Realistic Fiction for Older Teens

Off the Page and Onto the Stage:  Booktalking to Older Teens by Kristine
Mahood

Thinking Outside the Book:  Non-print Materials for Older Teens by Robyn
Lupa

Index

About the Contributors
 

In this lively and practical guide, notable teen experts and practitioners explain why service to teens in this age range is so important, and how you can enhance your collection and services to accommodate and win over this important group. Topics range from understanding older teen needs and creating a vital teen space to building and promoting a winning collection. Brimming with valuable insights, fresh ideas, as well as nuts and bolts directions, this is a must-read for all librarians who work with older teens.