I'm very pleased to announce that my first book is out from Neal-Schuman -- "101+ Great Ideas for Teen Library Web Sites". Here's the publisher's description:
"Think of your library's teen Web site as "Their Space"! Teens want their own space online, and with the help of this new book, you can create a teen library site that's cutting-edge, engaging, and effective in connecting young adults to your library. Here you'll find inspiring examples and ideas from ground-breaking teen librarians across the country.
From ready reference and homework help to forums for creative expression and online discussions, this book will help you take your online teen services to the next level and beyond. Doyle offers ideas for providing online workshops and instruction, homework help, reference services, reader's advisory programming, summer reading, and more via your Web site. In addition to outlining the must-haves of a teen site, she demonstrates innovative uses for the latest technologies, including: • Pocasts • Blogs • RSS feeds • Texting • Instant Messaging • Discussion lists • Wikis • And more"
"Think of your library's teen Web site as "Their Space"! Teens want their own space online, and with the help of this new book, you can create a teen library site that's cutting-edge, engaging, and effective in connecting young adults to your library. Here you'll find inspiring examples and ideas from ground-breaking teen librarians across the country.
From ready reference and homework help to forums for creative expression and online discussions, this book will help you take your online teen services to the next level and beyond. Doyle offers ideas for providing online workshops and instruction, homework help, reference services, reader's advisory programming, summer reading, and more via your Web site. In addition to outlining the must-haves of a teen site, she demonstrates innovative uses for the latest technologies, including: • Pocasts • Blogs • RSS feeds • Texting • Instant Messaging • Discussion lists • Wikis • And more"
When I agreed to do the book, I didn't quite realize how much I was taking on! Fortunately, my editor and everyone else I worked with was very patient and helpful. I learned so much along the way, especially about Web 2.0 technologies and how to make Web sites interactive, rather than just places to display information and links.
I hope teen librarians will find the book useful. I couldn't have done it without all of the wonderful school and public librarians I interviewed over the course of about a year -- the tips, tricks, and suggestions they shared were really amazing. Their interviews (and fantastic web sites) make up a good portion of the book.
I hope teen librarians will find the book useful. I couldn't have done it without all of the wonderful school and public librarians I interviewed over the course of about a year -- the tips, tricks, and suggestions they shared were really amazing. Their interviews (and fantastic web sites) make up a good portion of the book.
Thanks again to everyone who encouraged and helped me with this project!
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