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Fit Kids Classroom Workout. Human Kinetics. 2001. 40min. $29.95 (pp) (0-7360-3790-X). 800-747-4457. 372.86. Gr. 1-6. Fitness instructor Judy Notte and a group of youngsters demonstrate six workout exercises with such [...]

Tales of Wonder II: Traditional Native American Stories for Children. Rich-Heape. 2000. 60min. $24.95 (pp). 214-696-6916. 398.2. Gr. 3-8. Nine Native American stories are told to a group of school-age [...]

esSAY What? Wildcatter Productions. 2000. 22min. $95. 713-956-1771. 808.4. Gr. 5-9. To write a good story, you must have certain skills. This 'mini-lesson' teaches writing skills through a game show [...]

Nature Neighborhood. Environmental Media, 2000.30min. $69.95 (pp) (1-56791-278-8). 800-368-3382. 508. Gr. 4-8 and adult. Watching school-age children and educators building and using nature centers illustrates, through live-action footage, the vast [...]

Selma, Lord, Selma. Disney Educational. 2000. 89min. $99 (pp) (0-89625-732-0). CC. 977.61. Gr. 5-8. Based on girlhood memories from the civil rights era, this live-action dramatization tells the story of [...]

Jitter the Critter's Barnyard Adventure. Jitter the Critter. 1999; rel. 2000. 30min. $14.99 (pp) (0-9675611-0-8). 791.5. Ages 2-6. Puppets Jitter the Critter and other barnyard animal friends help Farmer Fred [...]

You're Always Welcome. Values Through Music. 2000. Video & cassette. 30min. $14.95 (pp, $119.95) (0-9678073-0-1). 782.42. Gr. K-5. In this live-action program, children use songs and music to discuss feelings [...]

Self Construct: Questions of Identity. Educational Video Center. 2000. 20min. $75 (pp) (1-56139-065-8). 158. Gr. 7-12. Teen identity and stereotypes are the focus of this student production. Interviews with teens [...]

Kids. Calm: Helping Children Manage Stress. Meridian Education. 2000. 15min. $79 (pp) (1-56191-693-5). 155.9. Gr. 3-6. This live-action video featuring middle-school students introduces stress-management strategies to youngsters. The program identifies [...]

Not on the Sidelines: Living & Playing with a Disability. Fanlight. 2000. 26min. $195 (1-57295-280-6). 362.4. Gr. 7 and up. Four average individuals ranging from age 18 to 50 tell [...]

The Last Hit: Children and Violence, Rev. Film Ideas. 1999. 11 min. $150 (1-57557-111-0). 303.6. Gr. 3-6. This revised version of a thought-provoking title (1994) features interviews with a diverse [...]

Baby Music School: Classical. Big Kids. 2000. 30 min. $14.95 (pp) (0-9660151-7-7). 780.8. Ages infant-4. Through classical music selections, nursery songs, and colorful animation, these programs introduce colors, shapes, music, [...]

Baby Language School: Spanish. Big Kids. 2000. 30 min. $14.95 (pp) (0-9660151-8-5). 461. Ages infant-4. Through classical music selections, nursery songs, and colorful animation, these programs introduce colors, shapes, music, [...]

We recently hosted a successful teen author visit at my library. We did our due diligence; informed everyone on staff (even the custodians); and promoted the hell out of it [...]

'I'm pretty independent, and I like to take risks. Some may see me as rebellious and defiant, but all I want is more experience and adventure in my life. If [...]

WHEN I WAS A TEENAGER, THE IDEA OF VOLUNTEERING AT A LIBRARY never occurred to me. Then again, neither did the idea of participating in a summer reading club or [...]

I'M THE FIRST TO ADMIT THAT BEING A YOUNG ADULT LIBRARIAN IS ONE OF the greatest jobs on earth, but I'd be lying if I didn't say that I sometimes [...]

When it comes to library service for teens, the most important words you may hear are 'Get out of the library!' For successful teen librarians, outreach is the best and [...]

WE PLAN THE PROGRAMS, BUY THE BOOKS, AND DIRECT THE SERVICES. BOT isn't it time to give teens more power and control over their library experience? 'For teens, by teens, [...]

Sunburst. 2001. 24min. $109.95 (0-7805-4444-7). 800-431-1934. 306.874. Gr. 7-12. The challenges of teenage motherhood come through loud and clear in this 'real-life video diary' of Kyra, a teenage mother. Through [...]

One of Them. National Film Board of Canada. 2001. 25min. $195. CC. 800-542-2164. 177. Gr. 7-12. As best friends Jamie and Carla strive to educate fellow students about racism, sexism, [...]

Did You Ever Wonder? MediaPro. 2000. 12 videos (each 22min). Each, $44.95 (pp). Series, $385. Grades 4-6. Combining career, history, math, and social studies information, this innovative 12-part series introduces [...]

This article presents the author's perspective on the way libraries treat teenagers. She feels the libraries can be hostile to teenagers and advocates better training for library staff, including security guards. Many libraries sponsor programs and activities aimed at teens and then create a hostile environment for them.

The article presents tips for beginning a program for teenage library volunteers. It suggests recruiting teenagers who frequently use the library, offering a volunteer orientation, and introducing library staff members to teenage volunteers. It also reminds volunteer coordinators to provide volunteers with a variety of tasks and to recognize that volunteers will have different talents and interests.

The article presents an exploration into the role of young adult librarians and library administration. The author first describes the benefits and importance of young adult librarianship then reflects on the need for teen advocacy in higher library management positions. It is suggested that due to the temporary nature of effective young adult librarians, they would also make ideal managers.

Discusses how libraries can connect with teenagers by allowing them to be in charge of their own library programming. Steps in involving teens in the decision-making process related to library programming; Obstacles facing library programs for involving teens; Actions that a library can take to involve teens in the process.