MORE 'TEENS' POSTS

What Does Customer Service to Teens Look Like in the Library?

Karen Jensen, MLS, November 10, 2011 | Customer Service, Staff Development, Teen Issues, Teens, Tools



I was recently asked an interesting question:  what should customer service to teens look like in the library? The truth is that customer service to teens should look the same as customer service to any other library patron looks.  Every library patron who walks through the library door should get the same high quality and […]

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“What’s the deal with zombies anyway?”

Karen Jensen, MLS, October 18, 2011 | Teen Fiction, Teens, Zombies



Right now the dead have risen – both from the grave and in popularity.  There is no denying that right now zombies are, erm, hot?  Sure technically I guess they should be cold, being dead and all, but as far as pop culture trends go – they are HOT.  World War Z by Max Brooks […]

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Guest Blogger of the Day: Val, a slowly developing heart for reading

Karen Jensen, MLS, August 24, 2011 | Guest Blogger, Teen Involvement, Teens



Val came into my life 6 years ago.  She was a teen member of my church, and an excellent baby sitter.  Val graduated high school in May, and I couldn’t have been prouder.  She was active in 4-H member and at one time marching band.  She has worked for the Boys and Girls Club as […]

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