Teen spaces : the step-by-step library makeover / Kimberly Bolan Taney.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bolan, Kimberly.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Libraries--Space utilization.

Libraries.

Young adults' libraries--Planning.

Young adults' libraries.

Library decoration.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (151 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chicago : American Library Association, 2003.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Giving teens a room of their own in the library - one that's fun, trendy, and unlibrary-like - is a sure-fire way to draw this important and fast-growing population in. Teen Spaces outlines a step-by-step plan for creating a brand new space or making over an existing one. Drawing from surveys and her own personal teen advisory panel. YA design authority Kim Bolan Taney shows you how to turn a ho-hum room into a casual teen hangout, a cozy study room, or an engaging activity room. Hanging beads, funky wall art, teen-developed murals and collages, snow globes, mini Zen gardens, aquariums, fun-house mirrors - these are all ideas in the book that will get you thinking. Packed with ready-to-use tools. Teen Spaces presents: - TIPS on best words to describe being a teenager, most common stuff found in teenage lockers, most frequently visited teen Websites, and more - An inventory checklist that will help you to involve these young customers so they feel like the space is theirs - A list of 10 Most Wanted items for every teen space - Space planning and budget worksheets that help you to make changes on any budget - The Do's and Don'ts of naming your space In no time and with little m

Contents:

""Contents ""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""Preface""; ""Chapter 1: Teens and Their Space ""; ""Who Are Young Adults?""; ""Understanding Teen Wants and Needs""; ""The Teen Space""; ""Chapter 2: Ask and Analyze ""; ""Those Involved""; ""Teen Surveys""; ""Teen Advisory Boards, Focus Groups, and Junior Friends""; ""The Area""; ""Strengths and Weaknesses""; ""Chapter 3: Plan and Propose""; ""Action Steps""; ""Value""; ""Resources""; ""Presenting the Proposal""; ""Chapter 4: Design and Decorate ""; ""Working with Architects and Designers""; ""Getting Inspired""; ""Developing a Theme""

""Developing a Design Style""""Decorating 101""; ""Layout""; ""Naming and Signage""; ""Chapter 5: Long-Term Promotion ""; ""Adults and the Teen Area""; ""The Right Materials""; ""Programming""; ""Marketing and Merchandising""; ""Advertising""; ""Positive Public Relations""; ""Appendix A: Worksheets ""; ""Appendix B: Resources""; ""Appendix C: Resource Libraries""; ""Index ""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 120-127) and index.

ISBN:

0-8389-9882-8

OCLC:

929146217