We here at Libraryland Roundup have pondered this. We have tons of funding and interest in YA services. Then we drop them like rocks. Food for thought here:
Serving Gen X and Gen Y via PLA Blog by Ericka Dow on 7/13/09
“What does adult services mean in your library? Are you reaching 20- and 30-somethings who don’t have children? What happens to well-served teen patrons when they become adults? They have created a connection with us and we need to work on keeping that connection”
Outreach ideas include moving book discussions to a more grown-up venue, old-school board game nights, home-buying seminars, and more.
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