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, 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, by Jessica E. Moyer
·
Pushing
the Envelope: Exploring Sexuality 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