Starting from Scratch

Create a successful vibrant and youth-centered teen services program with this practical comprehensive guideeven when resources are limited order to develop a young adult department from the ground up librarians need to be informed about a myriad of interrelated tasks and responsibilities: creating policies purchasing materials program scheduling outreach and budgeting. Even for libraries that already have teen-oriented materials within their facilities keeping them current and fresh is a challenge especially when budget or physical space is an issue.Starting from Scratch: Building a Teen Library Program is an instrumental resource for librarians who are either entering an established teen program with no previous experience or establishing a new teen program in a library. It covers all steps in the process of becoming a successful teen librarian from getting the job and advocating for a teen department to adding qualified staff and ongoing professional development.