Books & eBooks
Create, Innovate, and Serve: A Radical Approach to Children's and Youth Programming by ISBN: 9780838917206Publication Date: 2019-04-01Unlimited User Access
Becoming a Media Mentor: A Guide for Working with Children and Families by ISBN: 9780838914700Publication Date: 2016-07-29Unlimited User Access
Transforming Young Adult Services by ISBN: 9780838917749Publication Date: 2019-02-25Unlimited User Access
Library Services for Children and Young People: Challenges and Opportunities in the Digital Age by ISBN: 9781856048989Publication Date: 2012Unlimited User Access
Designing Space for Children and Teens in Libraries and Public Places by ISBN: 9780838910207Publication Date: 2010-06-18Unlimited User Access
Web Resources
- ALSC - Professional Tools A list of resources compiled by ALSC and organized by subject area for librarians serving youth aged patrons.
- Public Library Association - Youth Services A collection of resources from PLA for ages birth to young adult on programming, summer reading, teen engagement, and more.
- Reading Rockets Reading Rockets is a national public media literacy initiative offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help.
- School Library Journal The premier publication for librarians working with children and teens. Publishes over 6,000 reviews annually in multimedia, reference, fiction, and nonfiction.
- Teen Services Underground This blog from a team of librarians features booktalk, programming, and readers' advisory resources for teens.
- YALSA's Professional Tools Browse this extensive list of professional tools and resources from YALSA.
- YALSA Teen Space Guidelines A tool for evaluating a public library’s overall level of success in providing physical and virtual space dedicated to teens, aged 12-18.
- The Youth Desk A collection of resources from a Youth Services Librarian, including librarian, teacher, parent, and kid-approved book lists, program ideas, and ready reference links.