Young Adult Outreach: An Examination of Outreach Attempts at Branch Libraries in a Large Urban Public Library System |
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| Authors: | Jennifer Velasquez |
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| Institution: | Lecturer, School of Information, San José State University, San José, CA, USA |
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| Abstract: | Although outreach is a stated or implied goal of nearly all library systems, there is no universal definition of what constitutes outreach and how to evaluate its success. A survey of institutional guidelines and scholarly work reveals a range of ideas and some discussion of the concept, but ultimately raises more questions than answers. However, one study of a single public library system provides a glimmer of insight. Focusing on outreach to organizations serving young adults (13 to 18-year-olds), the study articulates possible directions for further research on this vital issue. |
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| Keywords: | library outreach defining outreach outreach literature outreach training program measurement service planning young adults |
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