PUBLICATIONS
- Fink, M. (2015) Teen Services 101: A Practical Guide for Busy Library Staff
- Jones, P., Waddle, L. L., & Young Adult Library Services Association. (2002). New directions for library service to young adults. Chicago: American Library Association.
- Jones, P. (1998). Connecting young adults and libraries: A how-to-do-it manual. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers.
- Jones, P., Hartman, M. L., & Taylor, P. (2006). Connecting with reluctant teen readers: Tips, titles, and tools. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers.
AUSTRALIA
Enticing Teenagers into the Library (2008)
A literature review about teenagers in libraries, including innovative ways libraries are encouraging young people to visit libraries. Published in Library Review by Clare Snowball.
Australia’s Homeless Youth report (2008)
The National Youth Commission Inquiry into Youth Homelessness was an independent enquiry funded by The Caledonia Foundation.
Among the report's findings:
- Homelessness for young Australians aged 12-18 has doubled to 22,000 in the past 20 years
- At least 36,000 people under 25 are homeless on any given night
How Young People are Faring 2007: At a Glance
The annual DSF report that provides an overview of the participation of young Australians in learning and work. While generally the situation seems to have improved, there are several key points worth a closer look.
It's Crunch Time: Raising youth engagement and attainment (2007)
This discussion paper from the Australian Industry Group and DSF updates the picture and aims to stimulate debate and ideas on how young Australians can be better skilled and engaged. Drawing on what we know works, the paper urges more integrated policy and thinking in education and training.
Keeping Young Australians Reading (2009)
This major 2009 Centre for Youth Literature report builds on 2001's Young Australians Reading. It details trends in young people's reading habits and provides information for professionals encouraging young Australians to read for pleasure.
Read the report Keeping Young Australians Reading >
NEW ZEALAND
UNITED KINGDOM
Young People’s Reading: The Importance of the home environment and family support (2010) More findings from National Literacy Trust survey, Christina Clark and Lucy Hawkins.
Young_People_s_Reading_2010.pdf
Boys into Books 11 - 14 years
This 88 page report includes book reviews & why these books are important for boys.
USA
Horizon Report (2008) a five-year qualitative research effort that seeks to identify and describe emerging technologies likely to have a large impact on teaching, learning, or creative expression within learning-focused organizations. The 2008 Horizon Report, the fifth in this annual series, is produced as a collaboration between the NMC and the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI), an EDUCAUSE program.
Search Institute 40 Developmental Assets
The 40 Developmental Assets® are positive experiences and qualities essential to raising successful young people. These assets have the power during critical adolescent years to influence choices young people make and help them become caring, responsible adults.
Other Young Adult Strategy Wikis
Maryland Young Adult Librarians Wiki
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