YALSA launches new electronic newsletter

Contact: Linda Waddle


312-280-4391

ALA News Release


For Immediate Release


October 2001

YALSA launches new electronic newsletter

The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) is launching its new electronic newsletter,
YAttitudes, available only to YALSA members. The newsletter is a "helping hand" for librarians who serve young adults in school and public libraries.

"This online newsletter is designed to help YALSA members do their jobs better,"
YAttitudes Editor Spring Lea Boehler said. "We will have columns and articles about timely subjects, reviews of helpful resources, and new and interesting programs. We hope YALSA members will find the ideas and information they need to provide top-notch service to young adults."

The inaugural issue will feature a calendar of upcoming workshops and conferences; thoughts from YALSA board member and author Sara Ryan on what it means to juggle multiple commitments; and a review of an online discussion group devoted to young adult literature.

YALSA President Bonnie Kunzel believes it is important to have a newsletter for division members. "YALSA recognizes that communication is becoming ever more vital in our information-rich age, and we have taken steps to provide our members with another resource for keeping touch with the latest developments in our field," Kunzel said. "We hope this will be an additional incentive for librarians who serve young adults to join us in our continuing efforts to better serve teens all across the country."

YAttitudes is a quarterly publication, and is scheduled for release in October, January, April and July 2001-2002. It is available through the Members Only section of the
YALSA Web site. Membership information is available on the Web site. If you have further questions about
YAttitudes, please contact Spring Lea Boehler by e-mail:
slb@springlea.com or the YALSA office by phone, 312-280-4391; or e-mail,
yalsa@ala.org.com

YALSA is a division of the American Library Association.