An introduction to comic book and graphic novel formats, genres, publishers, and collection development issues for libraries that serve young adults. ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/units/lml/comics/pages
Online community for librarians who work with teenagers in public or school settings. Includes news, resources, message board, chat, and links. www.teenlibrarian.com
Written in both English and Spanish, this site lists recommended books, professional resources, workshops, proceedings, friends, and links to other related sites. www.csusm.edu/csb
Suggestions for planning a successful sleepover at the library for young adults and children. Includes information about program marketing, safety, activities, and evaluation. leep.lis.uiuc.edu/seworkspace/sleepers/index.html
Reports the results of a study that shows teenagers are having difficulty in evaluating resources on the Web. Uses Perry's Scheme of Student Development to provide a framework for the findings. www.libraryinstruction.com/confusion.html
An annotated list of graphic novels and trade paperbacks recommended for young adult collections in public libraries. www.geocities.com/dawnanik/grnovels.htm
A full-text ERIC Digest that examines how literature can be used to explain the events of September 11th to children. www.ericdigests.org/2002-2/time.htm
Articles, columns, evaluation tools, and handouts for school library and educational technology issues. Includes contact information for Doug Johnson. www.doug-johnson.com
Full-text ERIC Digest about the impact of school library media programs on the academic achievement of U.S. public school students. www.ericdigests.org/2002-2/proof.htm
Collection of web pages created or maintained by school librarians. Includes information about school libraries for personal and professional use. www.school-libraries.net
Unit of the American Library Association supporting the profession of children's librarianship. Site includes information on projects and conferences, lists of award-winning children's materials, resources for librarians and parents, and links to web site www.ala.org/ALSCTemplate.cfm?Section=ALSC
Unit of the American Library Association for school librarians and media specialists. Resources include information about education and careers; issues and advocacy; awards, grants, and scholarships; AASL news; publications and journals; conferences and e www.ala.org/../../..
A themed list of classic books that represent American history, culture, and ideals. Includes information about how libraries can win a "We the People" bookshelf, books, and supplementary materials. A project of the National Endowment for the Humanities. www.wethepeople.gov/bookshelf
A youth services programming handbook in PDF format for public library staff. Developed by and for Illinois librarians, but suitable for use in any library. www.nsls.info/resources/knowkidding
A research center for children's and youth services librarians. Includes online resources for collection development, storytelling, and programming. www.lis.uiuc.edu/~ccb
An index of search engines, bibliographic tools, and other general Internet resources of interest to children's librarians. berkeleypubliclibrary.org/kids/ref.html
Results of a study on the various kinds of public library services and resources available for children and young adults. Commissioned by the United States Department of Education, Office of Library Programs, and released in 1995. nces.ed.gov/surveys/frss/publications/95357
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