Ludwig, S. (2011) Starting from Scratch: Building a Teen Library Program. Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited. 978-1-59884-607-2.
Starting from Scratch: Building a Teen Library Program is an instrumental resource for librarians who are either entering an established teen program with no previous experience, or establishing a new teen program in a library. It covers all steps in the process of becoming a successful teen librarian, from getting the job and advocating for a teen department to adding qualified staff and ongoing professional development.
Features
• Provides invaluable information that will help teen librarians successfully face the common challenges of running a YA department, such as communicating with teens, budgetary and space limitations, theft, and lack of staff support
• Includes bibliographic information in each section, such as useful related works, booklists, and additional reading material
Highlights
• Offers a comprehensive guide to establishing the basics of teen services, assuming that the librarian has to begin with no resources, additional staff, or space
• Contains suggestions on how to advocate for a teen services department in your library
• Appropriate for both public and high school libraries
• Provides information based on the author’s direct, real-world experience in setting up a new teen services department. (book description)