A (Briefly) Annotated Bibliography
Agosto, Denise E., and Sandra Hassell. Urban Teens in the Library: Research and Practice. Chicago: American Library Association, 2010.
This book presents a series of articles with valuable research information - on teens themselves, on materials for teens (social networking, services, and literature), and on libraries that demonstrate exemplary teen services and spaces. The book also attempts to define “urban,” and offer ideas and services relevant to the urban teen population
Anderson, Sheila B.. Serving Older Teens. Westport, Conn.: Libraries Unlimited, 2004. Print.
This book is part of a larger series of guides for young adult librarians. The focus of the book is, like the title says, serving the older portion of the teen population. The book addresses nonfiction, fiction, and nonprint collections for this age group, along with creating spaces for and talking with this population.
Bolan, Kimberly. Teen spaces: the Step-by-Step Library Makeover. 2nd ed. Chicago: American Library Association, 2009. Print.
This book was one of the first published dealing directly with teen spaces, as opposed to the more general youth/children spaces. It is a practical, hands-on book with lots of examples of ways to make a teen space great, on a sliding scale of funding allowance.
Brehm-Heeger, Paula. “A Tie for Third Place.” School Library Journal. 52 (7). 2006. Web.
This article shows that the third space concept already exists within the youth library lexicon, and provides specific examples of how necessary teen third spaces are.
Dowlin, Ken. Getting the Money; How to Succeed in Fundraising for Public and Nonprofit Libraries . Libraries Unlimited, Westport, CT 2009.
Accessible book, covers Community Relations Office (CRO) and team buiding components of fundraising, using the metaphor of a cookbook. Getting the Money Worksheet and Checklist for Development Outline in appendix.
Falkenstein, Jeffrey A., ed. National Guide to Funding for Libraries & Information Services. Foundation Center; 8th edition. 2005. http://tinyurl.com/2a3rhw8
This book is smaller than the Big Book, though it has similar information. Also includes The Foundation Center's own listings of information (funders, how-to get grants). The book has a descriptive list of all types of grants, six indices, including an index of types of support and grant-makers by subject.
Feinberg, Sandra, and James R. Keller. Designing Space for Children and Teens in Libraries and Public Places . Chicago: American Library Association, 2010. Print.
This ALA-sanctioned book deals with the physical side of creating spaces for teens, including furniture/materials, architectural elements, creating mood and making it a welcoming place. The book also has chapters on the more political side of things - administrative concerns, financial concerns, and keeping the library's mission statement at the heart of the space.
Gerding, Stephanie K. Library Grants. http://www.librarygrants.blogspot.com/ 20 Nov. 2010.
This timely, up-to-date blog is by the author of several books on financing resources. The site provides links to a variety of funding sources, as well as posts related to all aspects of fundraising.
Information Today, Inc. The Big Book of Library Grant Money 2007: Profiles of Private and Corporate Foundations and Direct Corporate Givers Receptive to Library Grant Proposals. American Library Association. Revised edition, 2007. http://tinyurl.com/2de47ut
This is the "gold standard" for library grant funding. Well over a thousand pages, this book lists profiles of grant agencies as well as five indices. This indices include funders by operation locations and library recipients by state, along with grants amounts received and for what purpose.
"It’s a Library, a Children’s Theatre and so much MORE!." IMAGINON. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Nov. 2010. http://www.imaginon.org/
One of our examples youth third spaces. This library combines a children’s theater with a library space. It is also connected to the Library Loft, which is the teen-specific space in the Mecklenberg library system.
"John Cotton Dana Library Public Relations Award - 2010 Winners." The H.W. Wilson Company . N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Nov. 2010. http://www.hwwilson.com/jcdawards/jcdwin2010.cfm.
This site lists the annual winners of the publicity awards for libraries across the U.S. This is an excellent place to find ideas about what successful libraries have done to create and publicize their programs, services, and spaces.
Jones, Patrick. Connecting Young Adults and Libraries. 2nd ed. Neal-Shuman, 1998.
This book is the must-have for anyone working with young adult library patrons; it outlines services, including book talks, spaces, youth involvement, and a massive chapter on technology. The book is supplemented by Jones’ website: www.connectingya.com.
MacKellar, Pamela H. and Gerding, Stephanie K. Winning Grants: A How-To-Do-It Manual For Librarians With Multimedia Tutorials And Grant Development Tools, 2010. Workbook, how-to manual and DVD.
This updated version of a grant manual contains a DVD of the process of getting grants and a CD/workbook that includes sample forms.
Matte, Lisa. "Libraries and Teen Advisory Groups." Jervis Public Library, Rome NY. N.p., 20 Feb. 2001. Web. 22 Nov. 2010. http://www.jervislibrary.org/yaweb/TAGs.html
This website is a great jumping off point for starting a teen advisory group, which is vital to creating a relevant, effective teen third space. It describes elements of a good TAG, ways to get started, and even has a listserv librarians can join for ongoing assistance with their TAGs.
Oldenburg, Ray. The Great Good Place: Cafés, Coffee Shops, Bookstores, Bars, Hair Salons, and Other Hangouts at the Heart of a Community. New York: Marlowe, 1999. Print.
This book inspired the entire project, as it names the third space concept and breaks it down into usable units.
Steele, Virgina and Elder, Stephen D. Becoming a Rundraiser: The Principles and Practice of Library Development. 2nd ed. Chicago: American Library Association, 2000. Print.
Basic book on fundraising. The Donor Prospect Target graph p. 28 is a great visual to explain fundraising targets. Chapters on Major Gifts (5), Demystifying Fundraising (8) and Strategic Communications (9) are especially helpful.
Walter, Virginia A. Output Measures and More: Planning and Evaluating Public Library Services for Young Adults. Chicago Ill.: American Library Association, 1995. Print.
The book provides a basic understanding of output-based evaluation, including all stages of OBE. This ties in to creating an effective business plan, and reminds us of the importance of the before, during, and after stages of creating a space.
"You Media." You Media. N.p., 2010. Web. 17 Nov. 2010. <http://youmediachicago.org/>
This site describes/demonstrates the YouMedia and DYN (digital youth network) programs at Harold Washington Library in Chicago. We used this space as one of our example/award-winning teen third spaces.
This book presents a series of articles with valuable research information - on teens themselves, on materials for teens (social networking, services, and literature), and on libraries that demonstrate exemplary teen services and spaces. The book also attempts to define “urban,” and offer ideas and services relevant to the urban teen population
Anderson, Sheila B.. Serving Older Teens. Westport, Conn.: Libraries Unlimited, 2004. Print.
This book is part of a larger series of guides for young adult librarians. The focus of the book is, like the title says, serving the older portion of the teen population. The book addresses nonfiction, fiction, and nonprint collections for this age group, along with creating spaces for and talking with this population.
Bolan, Kimberly. Teen spaces: the Step-by-Step Library Makeover. 2nd ed. Chicago: American Library Association, 2009. Print.
This book was one of the first published dealing directly with teen spaces, as opposed to the more general youth/children spaces. It is a practical, hands-on book with lots of examples of ways to make a teen space great, on a sliding scale of funding allowance.
Brehm-Heeger, Paula. “A Tie for Third Place.” School Library Journal. 52 (7). 2006. Web.
This article shows that the third space concept already exists within the youth library lexicon, and provides specific examples of how necessary teen third spaces are.
Dowlin, Ken. Getting the Money; How to Succeed in Fundraising for Public and Nonprofit Libraries . Libraries Unlimited, Westport, CT 2009.
Accessible book, covers Community Relations Office (CRO) and team buiding components of fundraising, using the metaphor of a cookbook. Getting the Money Worksheet and Checklist for Development Outline in appendix.
Falkenstein, Jeffrey A., ed. National Guide to Funding for Libraries & Information Services. Foundation Center; 8th edition. 2005. http://tinyurl.com/2a3rhw8
This book is smaller than the Big Book, though it has similar information. Also includes The Foundation Center's own listings of information (funders, how-to get grants). The book has a descriptive list of all types of grants, six indices, including an index of types of support and grant-makers by subject.
Feinberg, Sandra, and James R. Keller. Designing Space for Children and Teens in Libraries and Public Places . Chicago: American Library Association, 2010. Print.
This ALA-sanctioned book deals with the physical side of creating spaces for teens, including furniture/materials, architectural elements, creating mood and making it a welcoming place. The book also has chapters on the more political side of things - administrative concerns, financial concerns, and keeping the library's mission statement at the heart of the space.
Gerding, Stephanie K. Library Grants. http://www.librarygrants.blogspot.com/ 20 Nov. 2010.
This timely, up-to-date blog is by the author of several books on financing resources. The site provides links to a variety of funding sources, as well as posts related to all aspects of fundraising.
Information Today, Inc. The Big Book of Library Grant Money 2007: Profiles of Private and Corporate Foundations and Direct Corporate Givers Receptive to Library Grant Proposals. American Library Association. Revised edition, 2007. http://tinyurl.com/2de47ut
This is the "gold standard" for library grant funding. Well over a thousand pages, this book lists profiles of grant agencies as well as five indices. This indices include funders by operation locations and library recipients by state, along with grants amounts received and for what purpose.
"It’s a Library, a Children’s Theatre and so much MORE!." IMAGINON. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Nov. 2010. http://www.imaginon.org/
One of our examples youth third spaces. This library combines a children’s theater with a library space. It is also connected to the Library Loft, which is the teen-specific space in the Mecklenberg library system.
"John Cotton Dana Library Public Relations Award - 2010 Winners." The H.W. Wilson Company . N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Nov. 2010. http://www.hwwilson.com/jcdawards/jcdwin2010.cfm.
This site lists the annual winners of the publicity awards for libraries across the U.S. This is an excellent place to find ideas about what successful libraries have done to create and publicize their programs, services, and spaces.
Jones, Patrick. Connecting Young Adults and Libraries. 2nd ed. Neal-Shuman, 1998.
This book is the must-have for anyone working with young adult library patrons; it outlines services, including book talks, spaces, youth involvement, and a massive chapter on technology. The book is supplemented by Jones’ website: www.connectingya.com.
MacKellar, Pamela H. and Gerding, Stephanie K. Winning Grants: A How-To-Do-It Manual For Librarians With Multimedia Tutorials And Grant Development Tools, 2010. Workbook, how-to manual and DVD.
This updated version of a grant manual contains a DVD of the process of getting grants and a CD/workbook that includes sample forms.
Matte, Lisa. "Libraries and Teen Advisory Groups." Jervis Public Library, Rome NY. N.p., 20 Feb. 2001. Web. 22 Nov. 2010. http://www.jervislibrary.org/yaweb/TAGs.html
This website is a great jumping off point for starting a teen advisory group, which is vital to creating a relevant, effective teen third space. It describes elements of a good TAG, ways to get started, and even has a listserv librarians can join for ongoing assistance with their TAGs.
Oldenburg, Ray. The Great Good Place: Cafés, Coffee Shops, Bookstores, Bars, Hair Salons, and Other Hangouts at the Heart of a Community. New York: Marlowe, 1999. Print.
This book inspired the entire project, as it names the third space concept and breaks it down into usable units.
Steele, Virgina and Elder, Stephen D. Becoming a Rundraiser: The Principles and Practice of Library Development. 2nd ed. Chicago: American Library Association, 2000. Print.
Basic book on fundraising. The Donor Prospect Target graph p. 28 is a great visual to explain fundraising targets. Chapters on Major Gifts (5), Demystifying Fundraising (8) and Strategic Communications (9) are especially helpful.
Walter, Virginia A. Output Measures and More: Planning and Evaluating Public Library Services for Young Adults. Chicago Ill.: American Library Association, 1995. Print.
The book provides a basic understanding of output-based evaluation, including all stages of OBE. This ties in to creating an effective business plan, and reminds us of the importance of the before, during, and after stages of creating a space.
"You Media." You Media. N.p., 2010. Web. 17 Nov. 2010. <http://youmediachicago.org/>
This site describes/demonstrates the YouMedia and DYN (digital youth network) programs at Harold Washington Library in Chicago. We used this space as one of our example/award-winning teen third spaces.