The Young Adult Library Service Association (YALSA) has a clear mission for public libraries providing services to teenagers:
“Quality library service to young adults is provided by a staff that understands and respects the unique informational, educational and recreational needs of teenagers. Equal access to information, services and materials is recognised as a right not a privilege. Young adults are actively involved in the library decision-making process. The library staff collaborates and cooperates with other youth-serving agencies to provide a holistic, community-wide network of activities and services that support healthy development.” (Jones, P., Waddle, L. and YALSA (2002) New directions for library service to young adults)
Computer Games? | Evaluating Teen Events? | Programming? | Teen Advisory Boards