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Editor's Desk: Building Relationships
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How do we make teens more aware of libraries? Despite our best intentions, it can be hard to get libraries onto teens' radar. It goes without saying that most teens have many things competing for their attention, and libraries don't always make the top of the list. Using passive methods (pizza, anyone?) in our programming and making sure we market in ways that capitalize on how teens find out about events and share information (hint: probably not email) may only garner lukewarm results.
The ideas in this issue's articles highlight the effectiveness of building library use through relationship building. Providing creative programming based on their interests brings teens in; creating an inviting space or finding innovative ways to lead programs outside of the library both work equally well. Friendly staff, through their interest and ready knowledge of books, can build on that foundation by listening and talking with teens, identifying then offering the right book or resource at the time. Result: teens come back. Then they bring friends. Then they'll tell you about books and programs they like...
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In This Issue
Editor's Desk Steal This Idea Stealthy Readers' Advisory NoveList Bookshelf
The Early Word
Quick: do you know what YA books are being made into movies this fall? Early Word offers an easy way to keep up with books optioned for movies and their release dates. May the Odds...
Hunger Games fans will find much to love on The Hunger Games Facebook page, a must-view to get ready for the November release of Catching Fire.
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by Molly Wetta
When planning for teen programs to accompany summer reading, teen favorites like video game tournaments, crafts, and food-related programs always make it to the list. We've also made it a point to include technology-related activities and makerspace programming. Our goal with teen programming during the summer is to plan fun activities that give teens a safe place to socialize and explore their interests. Drawing teens in...
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by Dawn Wacek
We've all heard this, haven't we? Boys and books don't go together. We heard it in library school, we see it among our patrons, and maybe even experience it at home with the boys in our lives. While little boys often start out loving to read and loving the library, it's easy to lose them by the time they reach upper elementary school. There are all kinds of explanations why...
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recommended by Danielle Allison
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recommended by Kathy Stewart
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recommended by Alina Gerall
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