| Websites in Youth-Children |
- ALA: AASL
Website of the American Association of School Librarians which includes information about various school library related topics as well as publications and journals and conferences.
 http://www.ala.org/aaslhomeTemplate.cfm?Section=aasl&Template=/TaggedPage/TaggedPageDisplay.cfm&TPLID=17&ContentID=23240
- About School Libraries
Demonstrates the WebSonar document server system which enables schools to dynamically publish library databases, course materials, announcements, and very large documents by simply dropping their existing files into a folder.
http://www.schoollibraries.com/
- Association for Library Service to Children
Unit of the American Library Association supporting the profession of children's librarianship. Site includes information on projects and conferences, lists of award-winning children's materials, resources for librarians and parents, and links to sites for kids.
http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/alsc.htm
- Center for the Study of Books in Spanish for Children and Adolescents
Written in both English and Spanish, this site lists recommended books, professional resources, workshops, proceedings, friends, and links to other related sites.
http://www.csusm.edu/csb/
- Children on the Internet
Report detailing how kids are using the web. Provides a list of resources appropriate for children.
http://www.otal.umd.edu/UUPractice/children/
- Children's Literature in a Time of National Tragedy
Provides full-text access to the ERIC Digest of this name which examines how the events of September 11th can be explained to children using appropriate literature.
http://www.ericdigests.org/2002-2/time.htm
- Connecting Young Adults and Libraries
Supplement to the book of the same name gives news links and resources of interest to those serving youth in libraries.
http://www.connectingya.com/
- Doug Johnson
Contains a wide range of articles, columns, evaluation tools, handouts and contact information written by Doug Johnson on school library and educational technology issues.
http://www.doug-johnson.com/
- Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Resources for Young Adults and YA Library Professionals
List of print resources intended to help Young Adult Librarians with issues relating to homosexuality and bisexuality.
http://www.drizzle.com/~kathleen/wla/youth.htm
- Graphic Novels and Trade Paperbacks
An annotated list of graphic novels and trade paperbacks recommended for young adult areas of public libraries.
http://www.geocities.com/dawnanik/grnovels.htm
- High School Students and Their Use of the World Wide Web for Research
Reports the results of a study that shows teenagers are having difficulty in evaluating resources on the Web. Uses Perry's Scheme of Student Development to provide a framework for the findings.
http://www.libraryinstruction.com/confusion.html
- Information Technology In School Libraries
Literacy and education links. Has a section on education in Nova Scotia.
http://www.accesswave.ca/~hgunn/
- Locked In At The Library
How to plan a sleepover at the library to market to young adults and children.
http://leep.lis.uiuc.edu/seworkspace/sleepers/index.html
- Potamus Place
Games, Internet safety, homework help and subject bibliographies just for kids, and a database where you can search for picture books by subject. All included links are evaluated by professional librarians.
http://www.potamusplace.net/
- Precocious Readers
Suggestions for recommending books to gifted children.
http://www.mlaforum.org/volumeI/issue1/precocious.html
- Proof of the Power
Research on the impact of school library media programs on the academic achievement of U.S. public school students. Provides full-text access to the ERIC Digest of this name which presents evidence that school libraries are important in helping students learn.
http://www.ericdigests.org/2002-2/proof.htm
- School Librarian Web Pages
Collection of web pages created or maintained by school librarians including information about school libraries for personal and professional use.
http://www.school-libraries.net/
- School-Libraries.Org
Collection of online resources to assist school librarians make effective use of the Internet. Includes links to curriculum resources, technology, collection development, information literacy.
http://www.school-libraries.org/
- Teenlibrarian.com
Online community for librarians who work with teenagers in public or school settings. With news, resources, message board, chat, and links.
http://www.teenlibrarian.com/
- Teens Know
Library site designed for teenagers. Includes links to resources, chat, and databases.
http://www.hcpl.net/teens/
- The Tween Market: Keeping Our Collections Attractive, Practical And Effective
View this article on ways librarians can improve collection development for tweeners.
http://www.mlaforum.org/volumeIII/issue1/Article2Tweens.html
- Virtual YA Index
Listing of public libraries with young adult sites on the Web.
http://yahelp.suffolk.lib.ny.us/virtual.html
- YAPP: The Young Adult Professional's Page
Contains 750+ links to resources for librarians who serve young adults. Visitors may search by keyword or browse links by subject heading.
http://www.yapp.us/
- Young Adult Librarian's Help/Homepage
Resource page listing resources for young adult librarians including journals, associations, and literature.
http://yahelp.suffolk.lib.ny.us/
- Young Adult Services Professional Resources: A Selected Five-Year Retrospective Bibliography
Large listing of print resources that deal with Young Adult Librarianship.
http://yahelp.suffolk.lib.ny.us/yabibserv.html
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