Advocating for Teen Services in Libraries

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For comprehensive advocacy information, visit www.ala.org/yalsa/advocacy

Resources

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  • 28 Days of Advocacy Compilation: In Feb. 2009 YALSA's Legislation Committee & Advocacy Taskforce shared 28 blog posts with ideas, information, and thoughts on advocating for teens in libraries
  • ALADNOW: Email discussion list from ALA to share information, news and resources about advocacy issues.
  • ALA Office for Library Advocacy: The Office for Library Advocacy (OLA) supports the efforts of advocates seeking to improve libraries of all types by developing resources, a peer-to-peer advocacy network, and training for advocates at the local, state and national level
  • Building Digital Communities: Two good documents from IMLS to share with library directors & local officials about the importance of broadband access and libraries as key institutions that provide Internet access

[Leading in & Beyond the Library] published in 2014 this report emphasizes the important role school librarians play in student success

  • Make Some Noise: Advocacy-focused blog from School Library Journal (no longer updated)
  • Out of School Time video: 7 min. video from Hennepin County Library System that articulates the value of libraries as places for youth to experience formal & informal learning opportunities beyond school hours
  • Turning the Page: Free to ALA members, online learning modules to equip librarians and library supporters with the skills, confidence, and resources they need to create community partnerships, build alliances with local and regional decision makers, and ultimately increase funding
  • YALSA's National Guidelines and Position Papers: YALSA is your source for national guidelines, competencies, position papers, and benchmarks to aid librarians, library workers and libraries in better understanding the components of an excellent teen services program
  • YA Advocacy Email Discussion List This open email discussion list is for anyone who wants to discuss advocacy issues and teen library services. The list is meant to be a resource for individuals interested in advocacy related issues in library services to teens, including librarians and other library staff, trustees, educators, community advocates and more. Subscribers are encouraged to share news and information, exchange resources and best practices, explore solutions to problems and network with one another to strengthen their advocacy efforts and affect positive change.
  • youthfacts.org: Resource to find data on youth (social behaviors, education, civic engagement, attitudes, media, crime, and more)
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