Youth Services Overview
Topic outline
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Welcome to
the Youth Services Basics Overview. This course is designed as an introduction
to library services for public library staff working with youth. Whether you
are already working in a library or just starting out in a new youth services
position, this content will help you consider why library services focusing
specifically on youth are important, how to collect appropriate materials, the
types of services and programs you can provide to your patrons, and the
importance of outreach services.An accompanying workbook has also been provided for you to complete as you progress through the course. This workbook is designed to expand on the lessons covered in this overview as well as the breakout age sections and has many activities, reflection prompts, and more detailed information that will help you develop strong library services for youth. You can download the workbook using the file below. Workbook completion is not required, but is recommended.
This Youth Services Basics course is part of a larger Youth Services Curriculum. In the future, there will be courses focused on specific age groups in the following three sections:
- Early Childhood (now available in MSL Learn!)
- School-Age Children
- Tweens and Teens
Once these courses are available, you will be able to self-enroll and progress at your own pace.
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Please download this PDF workbook that is designed to accompany the course. This workbook contains additional questions, resources, and information that can help you further your understanding of the topics covered in the Youth Services Overview course. Completion of the workbook is optional, but recommended.This workbook is meant to serve as a learning supplement to the material in Youth Services Overview, and will further your understanding and knowledge of youth services concepts. We recommend that you use this workbook as you work through each section of the Youth Services Basics course. This workbook is a fillable PDF, which means that you can download and save a copy to your computer, and fill in the blanks using a keyboard, or you may choose to print it out and write your notes. No matter how you use it, it is designed for you to refer back to as needed.
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Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive 1 hour of CE credit in Library Services to the Public.
Course created on June 14, 2023.
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Thank you to all the people who helped work on this course!
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Read this page to learn about why youth services are important from a foundational standpoint.
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Please read this book to learn about customer service in the context of youth services. This book will cover the following topics:
- Building Relationships with Youth and Families
- The Reference Interview
- Reader's Advisory
- Unattended Children
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You will need to complete this short quiz before progressing onto the next section.
Each response must include a minimum of 20 words.
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Please read this book to learn about collection development in the context of youth services. This book will cover the following topics:
- Introduction to Collection Development
- Material Selection
- Selection Criteria
- Weeding the Collection
- Book Challenges
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Collection Development QuizYou will need to complete this short quiz before progressing onto the next section.
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