Teen Spaces : The Step-by-Step Library Makeover.
Material type: TextPublisher: Chicago : ALA Editions, 2008Copyright date: ©2009Edition: 2nd edDescription: 1 online resource (241 pages)Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9780838998199Subject(s): Libraries-Space utilization | Library decoration | Young adults' libraries-PlanningGenre/Form: Electronic books.Additional physical formats: Print version:: Teen Spaces : The Step-by-Step Library MakeoverDDC classification: 022/.31626 LOC classification: Z679.55 .B653 2009Online resources: Click to ViewCover -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1: Understanding Teens and Their Space -- Who Are Teens ? -- Understanding Teen Wants and Needs -- Marketing 101 -- Why Teen Space? -- What Is Teen Space? -- Notes -- Chapter 2: Ask and Analyze -- Getting Input -- Focus Groups -- Committee Work -- Brainstorming Sessions -- Surveys -- Teen Advisory Boards and Junior Friends -- Space Assessment -- The Analysis -- Notes -- Chapter 3: Plan and Propose -- Goals , Objectives, and Action Steps -- Value -- Standards -- Resources-People, Money, Time -- Presenting the Proposal -- Notes -- Chapter 4 Design and Decorate -- Working with Architects and Designers -- Getting Inspired -- Teen Environments -- Decorating 101 -- Signs -- Naming Your Teen Space -- Notes -- Chapter 5: Long-Term Promotion -- The Collection -- Merchandising -- Technology -- Virtual Space -- Programming -- Advertising -- An Ongoing Process -- Notes -- Chapter 6: Policy and Practice -- Adult Support -- Policies and Guidelines -- Best Practices -- Customer Service -- Staffing the Space -- Notes -- Appendix A: Templates -- Tell Us What You Want in Your New Teen Area: An Online Survey -- Bylaws for the Roaring Spring Community Library -- Teen Advisory Board Application -- Sample Teen Advisory Board Agendas -- Design Feedback Sheet -- Design Questionnaire for Teens -- Sample Teen Shopping Order Form -- Appendix B: Worksheets -- Brainstorming Ideas Worksheet -- Action Step Budget Worksheet -- Categorized Budget Worksheet -- Teen Space Planing Worksheet -- Public Library Comparison Worksheet -- Inventory Checklist -- Appendix C: Resources -- Chapter 1 -- Chapter 2 -- Chapter 3 -- Chapter 4 -- Chapter 5 -- Chapter 6 -- Appendix D: Vendor List -- Appendix E Resource Libraries -- Index.
Library directors, teen librarians, and school library media specialists will welcome the inspiration from hundreds of teen spaces around the world, along with hands-on suggestions for revamping their own library.
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