The document discusses library services for teenagers between 12 and 18 years old. It notes that teenagers are heavy media consumers who use multiple platforms and read both online and offline. It emphasizes that serving teenage patrons is a responsibility for all library staff and discusses ways libraries can create engaging experiences and spaces for teens, including through specialized collections, technology centers, and partner programs that teach skills like media production.

1. Library Services for the Teen Generation April 13, 2010 Trendy Topics: Alliance Library System

3. Who are Young Adults? Ages: 12-18

4. Stages of Adolescence: Early

5. Middle

6. Late

7. Why do we serve young adults?

10. Serving Teens is Everyone’s Job!

12. Library Collections

13. Library Collections

14. Teen Spaces

15. YouMedia at Chicago Public Library

16. SpyHop Productions in Salt Lake City, Utah www.spyhop.org

17. Q2Learn www.q2l.org

18. Global Kids in New York City http://olpglobalkids.org

19. Teen Spaces: Online

20. Resources Competencies for Librarians Serving Young Adults: http://bit.ly/9ZFiII Pew Internet & American Life Project: www.pewinternet.org Hip Librarian’s Book Blog: http://hiplibrariansbookblog.blog-city.com/ YALSA blog: http://yalsa.ala.org/blog/ YALSA online courses: www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/onlinecourses/info.cfm Simmons College Continuing Education courses: www.simmons.edu/gslis/careers/continuing-education/workshops/index.php