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Category for sites relating to providing library services to children and young adults.

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• - An introduction to comic book and graphic novel formats, genres, publishers, and collection development issues for libraries that serve young adults.
  
• - Suggestions for recommending books to gifted children.
  
• - A list of recommended books and electronic resources for library professionals working with a young adult population. Prepared by faculty of the Queen College (NY) Graduate School of Library and Information Science.
  
• - An index of search engines, bibliographic tools, and other general Internet resources of interest to children's librarians.
  
• - An examination of issues surrounding the digitization of library services for children and young adults.
  
• - A full-text ERIC Digest that examines how literature can be used to explain the events of September 11th to children.
  
• - A list of print resources intended to help Young Adult Librarians provide readers' advisory on issues relating to homosexuality and bisexuality.
  
• - A list of children's mysteries, adventures, dramas, and real life stories that include characters who have a disability. A publication of the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities.
  
• - Children's literature resources and storytime ideas for school and public librarians.
  
• - Bibliographies, reviews, webcasts, and links to online children's literature resources for librarians, teachers, and university students. Includes the CBCC-Net Listserv, an electronic forum for discussion of issues related to children's and young adult li
  
• - Unit of the American Library Association supporting the profession of children's librarianship. Site includes information on projects and conferences, lists of award-winning children's materials, resources for librarians and parents, and links to web site
  
• - Resource page listing resources for young adult librarians including journals, associations, and literature.
  
• - Resources and recommended materials for planning "books and babies" programs in the public library.
  
• - An ERIC Digest article about the different ways that public libraries can serve home schooled students and their home schooling parents.
  
• - Annotated booklists, awards, and reviews intended to help librarians and teachers select books for children ages 4 to 14.
  
• - A themed list of classic books that represent American history, culture, and ideals. Includes information about how libraries can win a "We the People" bookshelf, books, and supplementary materials. A project of the National Endowment for the Hu
  
• - A collection of thematic booklists in PDF format for children from preschool through high school.
  
• - A list of feminist books for children from birth through age 18. Sponsored by the Feminist Task Force of the Social Responsibilities Round Table of the American Library Association. Lists are available in PDF or HTML format.
  
• - A discussion list about the practical aspects of children's and young adult services in public libraries. Topics are focused on programming ideas, outreach, literacy, censorship and policy issues, collection development, administrative considerations, job
  
• - An annotated list of graphic novels and trade paperbacks recommended for young adult collections in public libraries.
  
• - Reports the results of a study that shows teenagers are having difficulty in evaluating resources on the Web. Uses Perry's Scheme of Student Development to provide a framework for the findings.
  
• - Supplement to the book of the same name. Includes links and resources of interest to those serving youth in libraries.
  
• - A global guide designed to help public libraries around the world develop services for children and young adults. Prepared by the Libraries for Children and Young Adults Section of the International Federation of Library Associations.
  
• - A list of books about diverse cultures for children from preschool through age 12. Includes cover art and publication information.
  
• - An overview of the genres, resources for selecting, and special considerations for libraries. Includes a list of recommended titles.
  
• - Written in both English and Spanish, this site lists recommended books, professional resources, workshops, proceedings, friends, and links to other related sites.
  
• - Full-text ERIC Digest about the impact of school library media programs on the academic achievement of U.S. public school students.
  
• - Planning ideas for teen programs. Includes icebreakers, group activities, games, and crafts.
  
• - A research center for children's and youth services librarians. Includes online resources for collection development, storytelling, and programming.
  
• - An article about how librarians can improve collection development for children between the ages of 9 and 12.
  
• - Articles, columns, evaluation tools, and handouts for school library and educational technology issues. Includes contact information for Doug Johnson.
  
• - Suggestions for planning a successful sleepover at the library for young adults and children. Includes information about program marketing, safety, activities, and evaluation.
  
• - Results of a study on the various kinds of public library services and resources available for children and young adults. Commissioned by the United States Department of Education, Office of Library Programs, and released in 1995.
  
• - Booktalks, reading recommendations, book reviews, and general information about children's literature.
  
• - An index of links to resources for librarians who serve young adults. Visitors may search by keyword or browse links by subject heading.
  
• - Thematic storytime ideas with suggested books, activities, and crafts.
  
• - A collection of storytime themes with related books, fingerplays, flannel boards, poetry, and songs.
  
• - A guide for developing English-Spanish library activities for toddlers through young adults and families. Based on material from the 2001 and 2002 Texas Reading Club Manual.
  
• - Resources for planning baby and toddler storytimes. Includes planning tips, theme ideas, and sample programs for children ages 6 to 24 months.
  
• - A youth services programming handbook in PDF format for public library staff. Developed by and for Illinois librarians, but suitable for use in any library.
  
• - A collection of storytime games, rhymes, songs, and lullabies for babies from birth to 14 months old. Content is provided in PDF format.
  
• - Online resources to help school librarians make effective use of the Internet. Includes links to information about curriculum resources, technology, collection development, and information literacy.
  
• - An index of award winners, booklists, and series books for young readers.
  
• - Answers to several "how" and "why" questions about setting up a summer reading program. Includes information about goals, themes, budget, incentives, staff involvement, and program evaluation. A student presentation of the University o
  
• - Collection of web pages created or maintained by school librarians. Includes information about school libraries for personal and professional use.
  
• - A database of library professionals who are authors of published, forthcoming, and not-yet-published books for children and young adults.
  
• - Unit of the American Library Association for school librarians and media specialists. Resources include information about education and careers; issues and advocacy; awards, grants, and scholarships; AASL news; publications and journals; conferences and e
  
• - Online community for librarians who work with teenagers in public or school settings. Includes news, resources, message board, chat, and links.
  
• - A database of library program ideas. Search by topic, audience, program type, and cost. A project of the Mid-Hudson (New York) Library System.
  
• - A nationwide non-profit organization which donates new children's books to small, rural public libraries in the United States. Includes fundraising ideas, applicaiton and donation information, and a wishlist of books that can be donated through Amazon.com
  
• - Resources related to the operation of school library media centers. Topics include standards, assessment, selection, acquisition, cataloging, grants, aministration, publicity, and special observances.
  
  

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