Agosto, D.E. & Hughes-Hassell, S. (2010). Urban Teens in the Library: Research and Practice. Chicago, IL: American Library Association.
Urban Teens in the Library is the perfect solution for the concerns and uncertainty many librarians face when supporting this group of patrons and students. From a team of experts who have researched the information habits and preferences of urban teens to build better and more effective school and public library programs, this book will show readers
- The importance of moving beyond stereotypes and revamping library services
- The value of street lit and social networking
- How a library website can meet the information needs of teens