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“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
Faculty Publications
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