Sponsored by NCLA

Middle school is a time of “in-betweenness,” and the transition from childhood to adolescence can  be tumultuous for even the most well-adjusted kid. The same can  be true of middle  schoolers in the library, unsure of where  they fit in the dichotomous world of children’s and teen  services. However, we can  create an intentional space in the library for middle  schoolers through strategic collection development practices, civic engagement, and targeted outreach. This presentation will focus on building relationships with middle  schools, writing collection criteria  for middle  school materials, and unlocking  the potential in your middle  school library population. Because there  is less pressure on their time than  their high school counterparts, middle  schoolers can  be (and  often  are) an untapped, enthusiastic resource in our communities, and strategic shifts can  help make  the most out of your public library services for middle  schoolers.

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