Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)

Helwick named YALSA’s 2019 Emerging Leader

CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) has announced Kacy Helwick, Youth Collection Development Librarian at New Orleans (Louisiana) Public Library, as its 2019 Emerging Leader.

Baker & Taylor to sponsor 2019 ALA Youth Media Awards Webcast   

CHICAGO - The American Library Association (ALA) will reveal the next classics in children’s and young adult literature during its Youth Media Awards announcements at 8 a.m. PT, on Jan. 28, 20l9, from Seattle, Washington. Libraries, schools and book lovers from around the globe will follow the action live through ALA social media channels and the live webcast at http://ala.unikron.com .

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation grants $249,431 to ALSC and YALSA

CHICAGO — The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded a Youth Literacy grant in the amount of $249,431 to the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA).

YALSA seeks editor for upcoming publication

CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) is seeking an experienced editor for its upcoming publication based off its Teen Services Competencies for Library Staff resource. The deadline for applications is December 1, 2018.

YALSA seeks member manager for YALSAblog

CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) is seeking a member manager for its blog, the YALSAblog. The volunteer position will be for a one-year term starting December 1, 2018 with an option to renew for a second year, based on performance. The deadline for applications is November 15, 2018.

Official 2018 Teens’ Top Ten titles announced

CHICAGO – The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) has announced the official titles of the 2018 Teens’ Top Ten.

Teens all over the world voted August 15 through Teen Read Week™ (October 7-13, 2018).

The official 2018 Teens’ Top Ten titles are as follows:

Waugh selected to present paper for YALSA’s Trends Impacting YA Services session at 2019 ALA Midwinter

CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) has chosen Dr. Amanda Waugh, Instructional Librarian at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in Potomac, MD, to present a paper at YALSA’s Trends Impacting YA Services session at the 2019 ALA Midwinter Meeting in Seattle on Saturday, January 26.

YALSA opens up 2019 summer learning and teen intern grant applications

CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), has opened up the applications for its 2019 Summer Learning Resources and Teen Summer Intern Grants.

Pilot cohort of YALSA’s Train the Trainer project announced

CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) has announced the pilot cohort of its Train the Trainer (TTT) project. The three-year project is being implemented in partnership with the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA) and is generously funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Welmers sponsors YALSA’s Service to Young Adults Outstanding Achievement Award

CHICAGO —The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) is excited to announce the generous sponsorship of its Service to Young Adults Outstanding Achievement Award by longtime YALSA member, Marney Welmers.