May 26, 2013

Putting Tech into Teen Spaces

The teen room at Waupaca (WI) Public Library.

Guidelines from the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) address media literacy, low-cost options for serving kids.

Teen Book Finder App now Available in the App Store

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The ‘first of its kind’ app enables users to discover titles from the lists and awards of the Young Adult Library Services Association.

Top Tech Trends for Teens

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Educational consultant Linda W. Braun cites the hottest applications and how to use them to engage teens.

Library Project a Winner in Badges for Lifelong Learning Competition

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A YALSA proposal to reenvision libraries and serve youth has been tapped for funding in the fourth Badges for Lifelong Learning Competition.

YALSA App ‘First of Its Kind’ for Discovering Teen Books

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The Teen Book Finder app lets users discover titles from the past three years of YALSA’s lists and awards, all from their smartphones.

YALSA Offers Video Training on Teen Services

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Ready to glean some ideas for working with teens? Check out YALSA Academy, a free online collection of training videos sponsored by the Young Adult Library Services Association.