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Library Programs and Services for New Adults

Library Programs and Services for New Adults


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Addressing the needs of new adults—those ages 18–29—in the library is an important challenge. This book explains the needs and wants of new adults in the public library setting and identifies their preferences in physical space, programming, and technology.

According to the Pew Research Center's 2015 Libraries at the Crossroads Report, 52 percent of people between the ages of 16 and 29 visited a bookmobile or library within the past year. Yet many public libraries' programming and outreach skip over this demographic, jumping from teen services to older adults. Library Programs and Services for New Adults provides a road map for including new adults into the family of the small public library and offers a variety of resources and programming ideas that librarians can use immediately.

Author Kyla Hunt—a library technology and trends specialist—explains why the needs of new adults are typically overlooked at public libraries, defines who "new adults" are, and explains why serving their needs is key to the success of today's public libraries. Readers will come away with an in-depth understanding of the mindset and needs of patrons who are 18 to 29 years old and be able to cater to their preferences as they pertain to physical space, programming, technology, and marketing.



Table of Contents:

Introduction

1 What Is a New Adult?
How Old Are New Adults?
Defining New Adults
Why "New" Adults?
What Skills Do Emerging Adults Need as New Adults?
All New Adults Are Not the Same
What Can Libraries Do to Help?
Bibliography
2 Expelled from Teen Services, Where Do New Adults Go?
Offer Adaptable Teen Programming
Make Exceptions (Within Reason)
Avoid Specifying an Age Range
Think about Book Placement
Bibliography
3 What the New Adult Wants from the Library
Computer and Internet Access
Needs
Solutions
Emerging Technologies
Needs
Solutions
Books to Borrow
Needs
Solutions
Research Resources
Needs
Solutions
Quiet Sitting Spaces
Needs
Solutions
Programming for the Children of New Adults
Needs
Solutions
Jobs and Career Resources
Needs
Solutions
Bibliography
4 The Physical Space and the New Adult
Are Separate Spaces Necessary?
Consider Where and How Your Stacks Are Laid Out
Signage Matters for New Adults, Too
New Adults Respond to Aesthetics and Visuals
Bibliography
5 Collection Considerations: What Comes after YA?
Let Go of the Age Restrictions, Part 2
YA Titles
New Adult Genre
Book Groups
Book Club Resources
Online Book Clubs
Bibliography
6 The Importance of Technology and Art
New Adults as Computer Beginners
Internet Access
Raspberry Pi, Arduinos, and 3D Printers
Coding Programming/Hour of Code
Art and Creation
Book Art
Coloring Books
Bibliography
7 Reaching Out—Marketing Considerations
User-Generated Content
Social Media
Snapchat
Instagram
Twitter and Facebook
Email
Embedded Librarianship
Bibliography
8 Scanning Your Website with the New Adult in Mind
It's Not All About Practicality
Create Curated Lists
Using Multiple Tabs
Tasks Must Be Purposeful
Make Sure Your Website Is Scannable
Difference between a Scannable and Nonscannable Site
Do You Need a New Adults Only Section?
Bibliography
9 Job Seekers: Job-Focused Programming for New Adults
Resume Roundtable
What You Need
Job Fair
Define the Program
Volunteers from the Community
Career Websites
Online Career Resources
Job and Internship Search Tools
Computer Skills Introduction for Job Seekers
What You Need
Basic Computer Skills Resources
Childcare Basics for New Adults
What You Need
Bibliography
10 Money, Money, Money: Financial Guidance and Resources for the New Adult
Provide Up-to-Date Financial Materials in Your Collection
Books and eBooks
Databases
Curate Online Financial Resources on Your Websites
Existing Online Curations
Financial Terms and Tips
Credit and Financial Safety
Accounts
Income Taxes
Provide Access to Financial Literacy Programs and Guest Speakers
Learning to Adult: Financial Basics Workshop
Bibliography
11 Unique and Genuine: Attracting New Adults with Fun Programming
Fan Conventions
What You Need
Example Program from the Art Institute of Fort Worth
Bibliography
12 Connections: New Adults, Relationships, and the Library
Challenge #1: Introversion and Social Anxiety
Solutions
Challenge #2: Moving to a New Area
Solutions
Challenge #3: Finding the Time for Relationships
Solutions
Challenge #4: Moving Away from the Bar Scene
Solutions
Challenge #5: Maintaining Healthy Relationships
Solutions
Workshops and Discussions
Solutions
Bibliography

Glossary
Further Reading
Index



About the Author :
Kyla Hunt serves as the Library Management Consultant for the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Review :
Library Programs and Services for New Adults will be useful for librarians with a new adult population. Information here will also be helpful for academic librarians in college towns seeking engagement and practical life skills for students. Recommended.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781440854170
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Publisher Imprint: Libraries Unlimited Inc
  • Height: 254 mm
  • No of Pages: 162
  • Width: 178 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1440854173
  • Publisher Date: 06 Oct 2017
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Weight: 344 gr


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