Beyond Beanbags

From YALSA:  YALSA (Young Adult Library Service Association) has  new National Teen Space Guidelines for Public Libraries.  Download them for free at:  http://www.ala.org/yalsa/guidelines/teenspaces.

 This is a tool for evaluating a public library's overall level of success in providing physical and virtual space dedicated to teens, aged 12-18. Potential users of these national guidelines include library administrators, library trustees, teen services librarians, community members and job-seekers hoping to assess a library's commitment to teen services.

Not every element of the guidelines may apply to every public library situation, but the guidelines can serve as a place to begin the conversation about what constitutes excellent public library space for teens. Take a peek and let me know what you think.  


Note from Leah:  Remember IFLS libraries:  if you need help brainstorming about your teen area or services, please contact me!