Youth libraries

Weeding: School library

Weeding: Public library "Weed to achieve: a fundamental part of the public library mission?" Based on a nineteen-question survey about weeding practices in public libraries, this article discusses the personal perspectives of public librarians on weeding as well as the weeding practices of their institutions.

Programming: ALA public programming

Collection development / YA

Programming / YA

Collection development / YA: Read stories. Build empathy. Make a better world. Collection of book recommendations, with engagement from many authors.

Programming / elementary: Strategies and resources for project-based learning which focuses on teachers guiding students through in-depth studies of real-world topics. Enables students to participate in and contribute to a democratic society.

Programming / special needs

Programming / elementary

Programming / early childhood

Programming / special needs: Resources to increase the capacity of families and providers to advocate for, acquire, and implement effective assistive and instructional technology (AT/IT) practices, devices, and services.

Programming / special needs: Multimedia training library supporting inclusion for young children with disabilities, birth to age 5, in child centers and schools.

Collection development / early childhood

Collection development / early childhood

Collection development / elementary

Collection development / middle school

Programming: all ages. Human-centered design for understanding the needs of patrons and engaging  communities. Developed by Ideo.