Valuable Resources for Librarians

This resource page is dedicated to both school and public librarians working with young people. These resources will help give you more ideas, resources and research into engaging with a young audience in your library.

Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)
http://www.ala.org/yalsa/
Twitter: @yalsa

A division of the American Library Association (ALA), YALSA focuses on youth and related services. They aim to build on the capacity of libraries and librarians to engage, serve and empower teens. Great place to find ideas or resources.

No Flying, No Tights
http://noflyingnotights.com/

Website for librarians who are interesting in creating and maintaining a graphic novel collection. Provides reviews, advice and more resources for librarians

The Daring Librarian
http://www.thedaringlibrarian.com/

Gwyneth Jones' blog was one of the finalists for Best Librarian's Blog in 2011 at the EduBlog Awards. A worthwhile blog on keeping up to date with current trends. Great place to come for ideas and insight.

GreenBeanTeenQueen
http://www.greenbeanteenqueen.com/

'A children's, tween and teen librarian's thoughts on books, readings and adventures in the library'. This is a great blog to visit for ideas on library programs and services aimed at young people as well as book reviews and book lists.

TLT: Teen Librarian's Toolbox
http://www.teenlibrariantoolbox.com/

This is a fantastic resource dedicated to helping librarians 'short on time, short on money BUT NOT short on passion'. Working with VOYA magazine, TLT aims to bring almost everything to the teen librarian: books reviews, book lists, teen services, 'Things we didn't learn in Library School', Reluctant Readers, TrendWatch, TechTalk, Advocacy & Marketing. I really like this site, I could get lost in here reading all their articles.

aliaCYSS Mailing List
http://lists.alia.org.au/mailman/listinfo/aliacyss_lists.alia.org.au

Australian e-list for children's and youth services in libraries. Here you can keep in contact and engage with other children and youth librarians for ideas, support and suggestions.