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Download full textLocker, Linda S. – 1993
This study examines eight reviewing tools which include reviews for young adult (YA) books. The following journals are examined to determine scope, coverage, analysis of content, and reviewing policies: "Booklist,""School Library Journal,""Horn Book Magazine,""Wilson Library Bulletin,""Voice of Youth…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Book Reviews, Learning Resources Centers
Rochman, Hazel – Book Links, 1998
The first of a series on Holocaust literature for young people, discusses reviewing, selecting, teaching, and promoting books about the Holocaust and suggests ways to connect these stories to accounts about racism. Highlights individual books, identifies print and nonprint teaching resources, and provides a bibliography of books for middle school…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Childrens Literature, Educational Resources, Library Collection Development
Peer reviewedColey, Ken P. – School Library Media Research, 2002
Describes a study that examined whether school library media specialists engage in self-censorship as part of the collection development process with regard to young adult literature having content that significantly increases the probability that the materials will be challenged. Explains the research method of searching Texas high school OPACs…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Library Catalogs, Library Collection Development, Media Specialists
Johnson, Keith – Book Report, 2001
An online survey seeking librarians' opinions about including children's books in the high school library returned many positive responses. Lists ways children's books could be used in high school. Discusses the new wave of children's literature; children's books made into movies; commonality of high school libraries having collections of…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, High Schools, Librarian Attitudes, Library Collection Development
Gorman, Michele – School Library Journal, 2002
Defines graphic novels as meatier and longer comic books and discusses their appeal for teens. Lists online and print sources of reviews; explains how to build a collection; and includes an annotated bibliography of 30 titles suitable for a middle school or high school library's core collection or for a public library's teen collection. (LRW)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Book Reviews, Comics (Publications)
Fairbanks, Gretchen, Ed.; Jaques, Thomas F., Ed. – 1995
Libraries need to reach out to teens and enhance their skills in serving the teenage population. Through the Louisiana Young Adult Services program, it is hoped that all staff working with young adults will be reached to accomplish the following: (1) promote a better understanding of the psychology of this age group; (2) increase skills in…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Books, Childrens Libraries
Jones, Patrick – 1998
This book analyzes the needs and interests of today's 12- to 18-year-olds and shows librarians how to plan a wide range of successful services to meet these needs. The book looks at basic issues involved in serving young adults (YAs). Part I begins with considering "Where YA?" services are today and where they are headed. Part II,…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Internet, Library Collection Development, Library Planning
