Preface
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1: Introduction
Young Adults in the 21st CenturyKey Terms and DefinitionsA Brief History of Young Adult ResourcesA Brief History of Young Adult ServicesImplications for PracticeQuestions to Think About and DiscussChapter 2: Young Adult Development
Socially Constructed Nature Of Young AdulthoodYA Development: Moving from Childhood to AdulthoodPositive Psychology, Learned Optimism, and ResilienceSpotlight! Young Adult Advisory BoardsImplications for PracticeQuestions to Think About and DiscussChapter 3: Young Adult Information-Seeking Behavior
Models of Young Adult Information-Seeking BehaviorResearch on Young Adult Information BehaviorSpotlight! Book Discussion GroupsMultiple Literacies and Young Adults Implications for PracticeQuestions to Think About and DiscussChapter 4: Social Media and Games
Young Adults Use of Social Media and GamesSocial Networking SitesMulti-User Virtual EnvironmentsGamesSpotlight! Gaming in the LibraryPrivacy, Identity, and SafetyImplications for PracticeQuestions to Think About and DiscussChapter 5: Fiction and Fan Fiction
Fiction, Reading, and Young AdultsFantastic Fiction Realistic Fiction Historical FictionFan FictionEvaluating and Promoting FictionSpotlight! BooktalksSpotlight! Readers’ AdvisoryImplications for PracticeQuestions to Think About and DiscussChapter 6: Nonfiction
Definition and Characteristics of NonfictionNonfiction, Reading, and Young AdultsTypes of NonfictionEvaluating and Promoting Nonfiction Spotlight! Reference ServicesImplications for PracticeQuestions to Think About and DiscussChapter 7: Poetry and Music
Young Adults, Poetry and MusicKey termsMusic and LyricsYoung Adults Writing Poetry and LyricsEvaluating and Promoting Poetry and MusicSpotlight! Poetry Slams / Open-Mic EventsSpotlight! Writing WorkshopsImplications for PracticeQuestions to Think About and DiscussChapter 8: Special Forms and Formats
Graphic Novels Picture Books for Young AdultsMoviesMagazines and ZinesEvaluating and Promoting Special Forms and FormatsSpotlight! Comics WorkshopsSpotlight! Author VisitsImplications for PracticeQuestions to Think About and DiscussChapter 9: Bringing It All Together
Formal and Informal Learning EnvironmentsInformation Access, Access To Technology, and Intellectual FreedomPlanning and Evaluating Information Services For Young Adults Spotlight! Conducting a Needs AssessmentCollaborating with Other Information Providers: OutreachImplications for PracticeQuestions to Think About and DiscussAppendices
Appendix 1: Young Adult Book AwardsAppendix 2: Selected Bibliography of Recommended Young Adult BooksAppendix 3: Selected Bibliography of Professional ResourcesAuthor Index
Title Index
Subject Index
About the Authors