YA Librarianship in a Tough Economy

A Special Issue of Young Adult Library Services

In Fall 2009, YALSA’s quarterly journal published a special issue offering tips and tools for libraries and members facing uncertain economic futures. It included articles on offering inexpensive programming, defending the library budget, partnering with other organizations to share resources, and practical tips and tools for coping with the downturn. As a resource for the profession, YALS is offering the articles from this special issue for free download. Please choose the articles your interested in, or you can download all of the articles on the economy from this special issue.

The Articles

• From the Editor (PDF)
• Get A Job! (PDF)
• Crafting Cheap and Successful Teen Programs (PDF)
• Defending the YA Budget (PDF)
• It Takes Two (PDF)
• No Staff, No Money, What to Do?!?!?! (PDF)
• Making the Best of It (PDF)
• All Special Economy Content (PDF)