[LM_NET] Registration now open for YALSA's Summer Online Courses

[Stephanie Kuenn <skuenn@ALA.ORG>]

YALSA to offer four online courses 

The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), the fastest-growing division 
of the American Library Association (ALA), is offering four online courses this 
summer: "Making the Match: Finding the Right Book for the Right Teen at the Right 
Time," "Pain in the Brain: Adolescent Development and Library Behavior," "Power 
Programming for Teens," and "Using Electronic Databases with Teens." Classes will 
take place July 1 to July 30, except for "Making the Match," which runs from July 1 
through August 10. Registration opened on May 7, 2007. 

"Making the Match: Finding the Right Book for the Right Teen at the Right Time" 
participants will become experts at connecting teens with books! In a recent survey 
by Smartgirl.org and YALSA, the majority of teen respondents said that they would 
read more if they knew about more good books to read. In this e-course, 
participants will learn how to make a successful match between library materials 
and teen library users. Course participants will explore adolescent development, 
learn about teen reading preferences and take part in an active discussion about 
specific books and library materials that meet the varied needs and interests of 
teens. Teri Lesesne will teach this course.

Teen brain development rivals that of the toddler years--maybe that explains the 
attitude and characteristics of this historically underserved age group. "Pain in 
the Brain" participants will find out exactly why teens act the way they do and 
learn how librarians can address patron behavior issues in a way that will develop 
relationships with young adults. Beth Gallaway will teach this course.

"Power Programming for Teens" will help participants attain a higher level of 
service to teens at their library or school. Designed for library staff who are 
beginning to find success with a few teen programs, participants will learn how to 
develop and implement more programming ideas that will work at their facility. Amy 
Alessio will teach this course.

"Using Electronic Databases with Teens" will review several electronic databases 
guided by an evaluation form that will be provided. Students will experiment with 
three databases and create a local tip sheet for use by teen patrons. Nancy Keane 
will teach this course.

Registration for the course is available online from May 7 through June 15 at 
www.ala.org/yalsa. The cost for each course is $135 for YALSA members, $175 for ALA 
members, and $195 for non members. The course is the equivalent of a one day 
face-to-face workshop. More tips on taking online courses can be found on the YALSA 
Web site at: http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/onlinecourses/info.htm . 

For 50 years, YALSA has been the world leader in selecting books, videos, and 
audiobooks for teens. For more information about these awards or for additional 
lists of recommended reading, go to www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists . For more 
information about YALSA, please contact us via e-mail, yalsa@ala.org ; or by phone 
at 1-800-545-2433 ext. 4390. 
 
 
 
Stephanie Kuenn
Communications Specialist
Young Adult Library Services Association
American Library Association
50 E. Huron St.
Chicago, IL 60611
skuenn@ala.org 
(v) 312.280.2128
(f) 312.280.5276
Register for Teen Read Week! 
www.ala.org/teenread

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