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Peer reviewedColeman, Yvonne K.; Sprince, Leila J.; Baldwin, Liz – Journal of Youth Services in Libraries, 1996
Presents three papers addressing the topic of using youth volunteers in public libraries: "Teen Corps Reaches Out with Pride" (Yvonne K. Coleman); "Whose Teen Advisory Board is this, Anyway?" (Leila J. Sprince); and "It All Started in the Summer..." (Liz Baldwin). (AEF)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Information Services, Library Services, Program Development
Peer reviewedSmuda, Janice – Journal of Youth Services in Libraries, 2002
Describes the development of Project LEAP (Library's Educational Alternative for Preschoolers), which in August 2001 began its 50th year providing the children and caregivers in Ohio's Cuyahoga County with books, music, and toys. Discusses the beginning; years two and three; the mailing list; the newsletter; exciting developments; and current…
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Library Services, Literacy, Preschool Children
Peer reviewedArnold, Renea – Journal of Youth Services in Libraries, 2002
Early Childhood Resources, a unit of Oregon's Multnomah County Library, provides outreach programs to children birth to five and their parents. Discusses: early experiences; early childhood planning efforts; in-library services; outreach services; building positive relationships; challenges and opportunities; serving child-care providers; serving…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Library Planning, Library Services, Literacy
Peer reviewedBishop, Kay; Bauer, Pat – Journal of Youth Services in Libraries, 2002
By identifying effective young adult strategies, programs, and services, this research study adds to the knowledge of the role of libraries and librarians as community partners in providing for the needs of young adults. Two tables provide a comparison of strategies and a program and services comparison. (Contains 24 references.) (AEF)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Library Planning, Library Role
Peer reviewedFiore, Carole D. – Journal of Youth Services in Libraries, 2002
Describes the Florida Born To Read (BTR) program, a statewide early literacy program that has grown from 10 Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funded pilot projects in 1998-99 to include LSTA and locally funded programs in more than one-third of Florida's 67 counties in 2001-02. Sidebars list topics and presenters at BTR Capacity Building…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Library Funding, Library Role, Library Services
Peer reviewedUnion, Bunni; Williams, Sheila – Journal of Youth Services in Libraries, 1996
Presents three library youth service programs which focus on "Pizza and Politicians," a public library pizza party which gave high school students and college-aged young adults a chance to meet and question politicians; a young adult "Reading to Seniors" program; "Making Books," a public library journal-making project…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, High School Students, Innovation, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedJournal of Youth Services in Libraries, 1989
Briefly discusses competencies needed by librarians serving children in public libraries and presents a list of recommended competencies in the following areas: knowledge of client group; administrative and management skills; communication skills; materials and collection development; programing skills; advocacy, public relations, and networking…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Childrens Libraries, Communication Skills, Competence
