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A Spatial Revolution Continues In Oakland, Anthony Bernier, B. Elwood
A Spatial Revolution Continues In Oakland, Anthony Bernier, B. Elwood
Faculty Publications
The article describes the purpose-built young adult space in Oakland Public Library's (OPL) 81st Avenue Branch in California. Launched on January 29, 2011, the space emphasizes the library's dedication to young adult literature. The space expands the library's commitment to public space equity for teenagers as well as contributes to the facility's revolution in serving young adult readers. An overview of the planning process involved in the construction of the space..
Ten Years Of “Ya Spaces Of Your Dreams:” What Have We Learned?, Anthony Bernier
Ten Years Of “Ya Spaces Of Your Dreams:” What Have We Learned?, Anthony Bernier
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
“A Space For Myself To Go:” Early Patterns In Small Ya Spaces, Anthony Bernier
“A Space For Myself To Go:” Early Patterns In Small Ya Spaces, Anthony Bernier
Faculty Publications
While young adults (teenagers) are routinely recognized as constituting nearly 25 percent of the nation's public library users, the vast majority of libraries devote more space and design attention to restrooms than to young people. Worse, there are currently no consistent or established metrics, no evaluation criteria, few conceptual standards of best practices, and little consistency in the methods by which we collect empirical evidence about young adult (YA) spaces. This study is the first systematic attempt to both collect and analyze empirical data on libraries' recent trend toward providing greater spatial equity for YA library service.
Oaklandteenzone: Humming Its Own New Tune, Anthony Bernier, N. Branch
Oaklandteenzone: Humming Its Own New Tune, Anthony Bernier, N. Branch
Faculty Publications
On January 17, 2009, after years of planning, fundraising, and construction delays, the Oakland Public Library (OPL) finally overcame all obstacles and opened its much-anticipated, newly remodeled TeenZone Department. Planning began in 2001 with the vision that OPL TeenZone would accommodate, educate, and celebrate the city's youth; eight years later this teen space is fulfilling that mission.
Young Adult Volunteering In Public Libraries: Managerial Implications, Anthony Bernier
Young Adult Volunteering In Public Libraries: Managerial Implications, Anthony Bernier
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No abstract provided.
Evaluation Of The New Jersey Digital Highway, Judy Jeng
Evaluation Of The New Jersey Digital Highway, Judy Jeng
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The aim of this research is to study the usefulness of the New Jersey Digital Highway (NJDH, www.njdigitalhigh way.org) and its portal structure. The NJDH intends to provide an immersive and user-centered portal for New Jersey history and culture. The research recruited 145 participants and used a Web-based questionnaire that contained three sections: for everyone, for educators, and for curators. The feedback on the usefulness of the NJDH was positive and the portal structure was favorable. The research uncovered several reasons why some collections did not want to or could not participate. The findings also suggested priorities for further development. …
Usability Of The Digital Library: An Evaluation Model, Judy Jeng
Usability Of The Digital Library: An Evaluation Model, Judy Jeng
Faculty Publications
Summary report from the 2004 ACRL Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship recipient
Two Hundred Years Of Young Adult Library Services: A Chronology, Anthony Bernier, M. K. Chelton, C. A. Jenkins, J. B. Pierce
Two Hundred Years Of Young Adult Library Services: A Chronology, Anthony Bernier, M. K. Chelton, C. A. Jenkins, J. B. Pierce
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No abstract provided.
What Is Usability In The Context Of The Digital Library And How Can It Be Measured?, Judy Jeng
What Is Usability In The Context Of The Digital Library And How Can It Be Measured?, Judy Jeng
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
The Case Against Libraries As ‘Safe Places’, Anthony Bernier
The Case Against Libraries As ‘Safe Places’, Anthony Bernier
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
A Library ‘Teens’Cape’ Against The New Callousness, Anthony Bernier
A Library ‘Teens’Cape’ Against The New Callousness, Anthony Bernier
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Young Adults, Rituals, And Library Space, Anthony Bernier
Young Adults, Rituals, And Library Space, Anthony Bernier
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
On My Mind: Youth Adult Spaces, Anthony Bernier
On My Mind: Youth Adult Spaces, Anthony Bernier
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Rude And Crude?: When Teens In Your Library Respond Negatively To You, Think Back To How You Approached Them, Anthony Bernier, D. T. Herald
Rude And Crude?: When Teens In Your Library Respond Negatively To You, Think Back To How You Approached Them, Anthony Bernier, D. T. Herald
Faculty Publications
Skaters, taggers, gang members, and other groups of young people are being identified all over America as problems for libraries. However, these teens respond negatively to librarians because of the way that they are approached and because they experience so much discrimination. If teen behavior needs to be changed, there needs to be a change in the way they are approached and an appeal toward their code of ethics.
A View From The Front Line: Literacy Outreach Of Los Angeles Public Library, Anthony Bernier
A View From The Front Line: Literacy Outreach Of Los Angeles Public Library, Anthony Bernier
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.