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Hello! The Young Adult Library Services Association has launched the inaugural issue of its open-access, peer-reviewed electronic research journal, the Journal of Research on Libraries and Young Adults at http://yalsa.ala.org/jrlya. Visit the web site to read the articles &/or subscribe to the RSS feed. The journal will be published quarterly beginning in November 2010, with issues following each February, May and August. The first issue highlights paper presentations from YALSA's Young Adult Literature Symposium, held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Nov. 5-7 with a theme of Diversity, Literature and Teens: Beyond Good Intentions. The papers in the issue are: * Cultural Inquiry: A Framework for Engaging Youth of Color in the Library <http://www.yalsa.ala.org/jrlya/2010/11/cultural-inquiry-a-framework-for -engaging-youth-of-color-in-the-library/> , by Dr. Kafi Kumasi * "Teens Today Don't Read Books Anymore": A Study of Differences in Interest and Comprehension Based on Reading Modalities: Part 1, Introduction and Methodology <http://www.yalsa.ala.org/jrlya/2010/11/teens-today-dont-read-books-anym ore-a-study-of-differences-in-interest-and-comprehension-based-on-readin g-modalities-part-1-introduction-and-methodology/> , by Jessica E. Moyer * Pushing the Envelope: Exploring Sexuality in Teen Literature <http://www.yalsa.ala.org/jrlya/2010/11/pushing-the-envelope-exploring-s exuality-in-teen-literature/> , by Eleanor Wood The Journal of Research on Libraries and Young Adults disseminates research of interest to librarians, library workers and academics who focus on library service to young adults, ages 12 through 18. It will also serve as the official research publication of the association, publishing annotated lists of recent research from YALSA's Research Committee, Henne Award-winning research, papers from YALSA's biennial Young Adult Literature Symposium and papers presented at YALSA's annual Past Presidents' Lecture (held each January at ALA's Midwinter Meeting). Those interested in submitting a paper to JRLYA for future issues are encouraged to contact the editor at [log in to unmask] Author guidelines and more information can be found at http://yalsa.ala.org/jrlya. Individuals interested in serving on the journal's advisory board, which facilitates the peer review process, should fill out a volunteer form at http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/joinus/committeevolunteer.cfm. Appointments to the 2010 - 2011 advisory board will be made in Feb. & March by Sarah Flowers, YALSA's President-Elect, and the group's work begins in July. The group's work is 100% virtual-attendance at ALA conferences is not required. Beth Yoke, Executive Director Young Adult Library Services Association 50 E. Huron St. Chicago, IL 60611 1.800.545.2433 x4391 fax: 312.280.5276 Get guidelines & tools for teen library services at http://tinyurl.com/YALSAguides <http://tinyurl.com/YALSAguides> [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>