Teenlibrarian blog archives fixed

There is a very nice review of Teenlibrarian.com in the current issue of Young Adult Library Services, The Official Journal of the Young Adult Library Services Association, this month (Volume 4, Number 4, Summer 2006). The writer urges teen librarians to make heavy use of the forum, post comments, etc., which would be wonderful. The review does mention that my archive links are not working, so I have now repaired those links and readers should have access to all of my past posts.

Teen Lib Wiki

I've been posting teen info to the Library Success Wiki, but now I see that there's a new wiki from the librarians at the Alternative Teen Services blog. I'm looking forward to seeing it grow. I love the idea of a wiki (where anyone can be one of the editors and contribute information), maybe because I'm sort of lazy and would rather add a book title or snippet of information here and there instead of compiling a whole booklist, etc. myself. I had a wiki on Teenlibrarian.com briefly, but had problems with vandalism. I see there are aready some great starts on booklists and resources on Teen Lib Wiki, so be sure to head over there and contribute your own wisdom and ideas!

Teenlibrarian.co.uk

I just discovered a site for teen librarians in the U.K., also called Teenlibrarian! It looks like it's just getting off the ground, but it already has tons of good information. There is also a monthly newsletter called Teen Librarian Monthly with three issues out so far. I'll be excited to check back and see the promised new resources.

Teen spaces at public libraries

Here's a nice article from the Times-News in Twin Falls, Idaho, about the Jerome Public Library's new teen space. I especially like the description of the domed listening station that allows teens to listen to music with disturbing other patrons. Also mentioned is the "Homework Cafe" with sodas, snacks, and coffee drinks. Twin Falls Public Library apparently has plans for a new teen room with a juice bar!