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Peer reviewedCarlson, Pam – Voice of Youth Advocates, 1994
Describes the growth and development of a library program serving a shelter for abused and neglected children and youth and a juvenile detention center in Orange County (California). Program funding, materials preferred by teen users, library management, special events, and problems are discussed. Teen patrons and their use of the services are…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Child Abuse, Child Neglect
Peer reviewedWilliams, Barbara Osborne – Voice of Youth Advocates, 1996
Describes a program developed by the Youth Services Division at the Queens Borough Public Library's Central Library to help teenagers maximize growth opportunities, build self-esteem, and see the library as a life resource. Highlights include securing funding through LSCA (Library Services and Construction Act), recruiting participants, and…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Library Funding, Library Role
The Bookmark, 1985
Eight articles in this Spring 1985 issue of The Bookmark focus on young adult library services. In addition to these thematic articles, an introduction and three reports are presented. The issue contains: (1) "In Perspective" (E. J. Josey); (2) "Young Adult Literature in the 1980's--Awesome!" (Ellin Chu); (3) "Young Adult…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Library Services, Microcomputers, Position Papers
