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Draws on some challenging problem areas from an imaginary yet familiar scenario at the fictional Rocky Creek Public Library, and addresses specific and practical skill development areas to help public libraries provide basic YA services. Appendixes include a list of titles recommended for a basic YA collection.

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...very relevant to the school library media specialist. School Library Media Quarterly Every now and then a real treasure of a book comes to our attention, and this is certainly one such work...should be required reading for all new professionals as well as those who have been working with adolescents...an important book for all who work with young adults. Voya Both directors and youth services librarians will benefit from reading and discussing its suggestions and implications. Emergency Librarian ...this comprehensive, well-documented and researched reference book will greatly assist (Young Adult) YA librarians in developing first-rate YA programs in their libraries...The ideas, information, and techniques for improving YA services which are presented in this valuable book can be adapted by any size library from the small rural library to the large urban system...this reference book is highly recommended for all public libraries which are currently or soon plan to offer a complete line of services to the young adults of their communities. Public Library Quarterly Hangin' Out is a very practical work...a joy to read. Library Review ...should be in the hands of all public librarians who work with young adults, and in the hands of their library administrators, as well. Youth Services In Libraries

...very relevant to the school library media specialist. School Library Media Quarterly Every now and then a real treasure of a book comes to our attention, and this is certainly one such work...should be required reading for all new professionals as well as those who have been working with adolescents...an important book for all who work with young adults. VOYA Both directors and youth services librarians will benefit from reading and discussing its suggestions and implications. Emergency Librarian ...this comprehensive, well-documented and researched reference book will greatly assist (Young Adult) YA librarians in developing first-rate YA programs in their libraries...The ideas, information, and techniques for improving YA services which are presented in this valuable book can be adapted by any size library from the small rural library to the large urban system...this reference book is highly recommended for all public libraries which are currently or soon plan to offer a complete line of services to the young adults of their communities. Public Library Quarterly Hangin' Out is a very practical work...a joy to read. Library Review ...should be in the hands of all public librarians who work with young adults, and in the hands of their library administrators, as well. Youth Services In Libraries

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Evie Wilson-Lingbloom has been a youth services librarian in school and public libraries for more than 20 years and is a past president of the Young Adult Services Division of ALA. She has taught graduate courses in YA literature and services for Florida State University, Peabody College (Vanderbilt), and the University of Washington.

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