Description
Book SynopsisSpecialized collections for tweens, or middle schoolers, are relatively new and becoming increasingly popular. This Practical Guide gives librarians everything they need to create such a collection. Beginning with a brief description of the early adolescent brain and developmental stages, and a history of youth and teen services in libraries, Creating a Tween Collection provides a solid foundation on which librarians can build support for such a collection. In addition, librarians will be given specific criteria for what constitutes “tween literature,” guidelines for forming parameters that will work for their community, and suggestions for using reviews and other sources in selecting appropriate materials and dealing with controversial titles. Finally, readers will learn how to re-allocate spaces and budgets, and how to market their new collection to patrons. This is a must-read for librarians who are looking to build a middle school collection in order to better serve their patrons. This book: oProvides rationale about the importance of a specialized Tween Collection. oGives specific examples for both fiction and nonfiction books, databases and websites. oProvides guidance for creating diverse collections and tips for dealing with possible challenges. oIncludes numerous case studies and booklists
Trade ReviewCreating a Tween Collection: A Practical Guide for Librarians is the how-to manual librarians need to serve the in-between patrons—feeling too old for the children’s room, not ready for the teen room. From understanding the tween mind and needs to the practical collection building and space making, Smith has covered it all, including real-life case studies that illustrate how tween services in libraries work. -- RoseMary Ludt, editor-in-chief, VOYA Magazine
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Preface Chapter 1 Who are “Tweens” and What do They Want? Chapter 2 Why Create a Tween Collection? Chapter 3 What is Tween Literature? Chapter 4 Beyond Print Materials Chapter 5 Evaluating Current Collections Chapter 6 Carving Out Space Chapter 7 Controversy in Tween Literature Chapter 8 Should you Add Nonfiction? Chapter 9 Budgets Chapter 10 Marketing your New Collection Appendix 1 Selected Titles Fiction Appendix 2 Selected Title Nonfiction Appendix 3 Case Study Eton Academy Appendix 4 Case Study Geneva Public Library Appendix 5 Case Study Loutit District Library Appendix 6 Case Study Novi Public Library Bibliography
