Overview
An important and interesting work for academics and professionals in YA librarianship, this book presents a coherent look at the past, present, and future of the field.
Full Product Details
Author: Patty Campbell
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Imprint: Scarecrow Press
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 2.50cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.454kg
ISBN: 9780810834231
ISBN 10: 0810834235
Pages: 92
Publication Date: 29 October 1998
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
...highly readable and will be of interest to anyone who works in young adult library services. Recommended for public libraries and is a must for library schools and library technician programs. * Lisca * An engaging account of the evolution of young adult librarianship...this book is recommended reading not only for young adult librarians, but for other librarians and administrators as well. * Public Libraries * One of the single biggest strengths of this collection is the richness and depth of the papers and bibliographies...those interested in almost any aspect of storytelling will find abundant resources in this collection. * Information & Culture * These two biographical sketches of women with strong personalities and powerful influence will reward the thoughtful reader. * Orana *
...highly readable and will be of interest to anyone who works in young adult library services. Recommended for public libraries and is a must for library schools and library technician programs. Lisca An engaging account of the evolution of young adult librarianship...this book is recommended reading not only for young adult librarians, but for other librarians and administrators as well. Public Libraries One of the single biggest strengths of this collection is the richness and depth of the papers and bibliographies...those interested in almost any aspect of storytelling will find abundant resources in this collection. Libraries and Culture These two biographical sketches of women with strong personalities and powerful influence will reward the thoughtful reader. Orana
Author Information
Patty Campbell is a Horn Book columnist, winner of the 1989 Grolier Award, and former editor of the prestigious Twayne Young Adult Author Series. Mary K. Chelton, Mabel Williams' interviewer, is now an assistant professor at Emporia State University. One of the founders of Voice of Youth Advocates, she was awarded Librarian of the Year from RWA in 1995 and the Grolier Award in 1985 from the American Library Association.
