Library Programs and Services for New Adults
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Overview
According to the Pew Research Center's 2015 Libraries at the Crossroads Report, 52 percent of people between the ages of 16 and 29 visited a bookmobile or library within the past year. Yet many public libraries' programming and outreach skip over this demographic, jumping from teen services to older adults. Library Programs and Services for New Adults provides a road map for including new adults into the family of the small public library and offers a variety of resources and programming ideas that librarians can use immediately.
Author Kyla Hunt—a library technology and trends specialist—explains why the needs of new adults are typically overlooked at public libraries, defines who "new adults" are, and explains why serving their needs is key to the success of today's public libraries. Readers will come away with an in-depth understanding of the mindset and needs of patrons who are 18 to 29 years old and be able to cater to their preferences as they pertain to physical space, programming, technology, and marketing.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781440854170 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Publication date: | 10/06/2017 |
| Pages: | 162 |
| Product dimensions: | 7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.35(d) |
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Table of Contents
Introduction xi
1 What Is a New Adult? 1
How Old Are New Adults? 1
Defining New Adults 1
Why "New" Adults? 3
What Skills Do Emerging Adults Need as New Adults? 5
All New Adults Are Not the Same 9
What Can Libraries Do to Help? 10
Bibliography 11
2 Expelled from Teen Services, Where Do New Adults Go? 13
Offer Adaptable Teen Programming 15
Make Exceptions (Within Reason) 15
Avoid Specifying an Age Range 16
Think about Book Placement 17
Bibliography 18
3 What the New Adult Wants from the Library 21
Computer and Internet Access 22
Needs 22
Solutions 23
Emerging Technologies 24
Needs 24
Solutions 24
Books to Borrow 28
Needs 28
Solutions 28
Research Resources 29
Needs 29
Solutions 30
Quiet Sitting Spaces 33
Needs 33
Solutions 34
Programming for the Children of New Adults 35
Needs 35
Solutions 35
Jobs and Career Resources 35
Needs 35
Solutions 36
Bibliography 36
4 The Physical Space and the New Adult 39
Are Separate Spaces Necessary? 39
Consider Where and How Your Stacks Are Laid Out 40
Signage Matters for New Adults, Too 41
New Adults Respond to Aesthetics and Visuals 43
Bibliography 45
5 Collection Considerations: What Comes after YA? 47
Let Go of the Age Restrictions, Part 2 48
YA Titles 48
New Adult Genre 49
Book Groups 51
Book Club Resources 51
Online Book Clubs 52
Bibliography 53
6 The Importance of Technology and Art 55
New Adults as Computer Beginners 55
Internet Access 56
Raspberry Pi, Arduinos, and 3D Printers 56
Coding Programming/Hour of Code 57
Art and Creation 60
Book Art 60
Coloring Books 62
Bibliography 64
7 Reaching Out-Marketing Considerations 67
User-Generated Content 69
Social Media 70
Snapchat 70
Instagram 71
Twitter and Facebook 71
Email 71
Embedded Librarianship 72
Bibliography 73
8 Scanning Your Website with the New Adult in Mind 75
It's Not All About Practicality 76
Create Curated Lists 77
Using Multiple Tabs 77
Tasks Must Be Purposeful 77
Make Sure Your Website Is Scannable 78
Difference between a Scannable and Nonscannable Site 78
Do You Need a New Adults Only Section? 80
Bibliography 81
9 Job Seekers: Job-Focused Programming for New Adults 83
Resume Roundtable 83
What You Need 84
Job Fair 85
Define the Program 85
Volunteers from the Community 85
Career Websites 86
Online Career Resources 86
Job and Internship Search Tools 87
Computer Skills Introduction for Job Seekers 87
What You Need 87
Basic Computer Skills Resources 88
Childcare Basics for New Adults 90
What You Need 90
Bibliography 91
10 Money, Money, Money: Financial Guidance and Resources for the New Adult 95
Provide Up-to-Date Financial Materials in Your Collection 96
Books and eBooks 96
Databases 97
Curate Online Financial Resources on Your Websites 97
Existing Online Curations 98
Financial Terms and Tips 98
Credit and Financial Safety 99
Accounts 99
Income Taxes 100
Provide Access to Financial Literacy Programs and Guest Speakers 100
Learning to Adult: Financial Basics Workshop 101
Bibliography 109
11 Unique and Genuine: Attracting New Adults with Fun Programming 113
Fan Conventions 114
What You Need 115
Example Program from the Art Institute of Fort Worth 116
Bibliography 124
12 Connections: New Adults, Relationships, and the Library 125
Challenge #1 Introversion and Social Anxiety 125
Solutions 126
Challenge #2 Moving to a New Area 127
Solutions 128
Challenge #3 Finding the Time for Relationships 129
Solutions 129
Challenge #4 Moving Away from the Bar Scene 129
Solutions 130
Challenge #5 Maintaining Healthy Relationships 131
Solutions 131
Workshops and Discussions 132
Solutions 132
Bibliography 135
Glossary 137
Further Reading 139
Index 143