Background
Nichols, C. Allen was born on October 6, 1965 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of Clinton Nolan Nichols and Wilma Elizabeth Metheney.
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This handbook is suitable for specialists and generalists in small, medium, and large public libraries, and addresses the full spectrum of library services to teens. Young adults comprise 25% of library patrons, yet nationwide only 11% of libraries have a young adult librarian. By offering services specifically for young adults, libraries will fulfill their responsibility to provide services to the entire community, rather than ignoring this fast growing segment of the population. The book focuses on topics related to young adult collections, including reader's advisory, genre fiction, non-fiction, magazines, non-print materials, trends, publishing, censorship, and restricted access to materials and services based on age. Teens' use of technology, especially the Internet, is covered as well. Addressing the full spectrum of library services aimed at teens, this handbook is intended for use by novices as well as experts. It is suitable for specialists and generalists in small, medium, and large public libraries, and addresses the full spectrum of library services to teens. Young adults comprise 25% of library patrons, yet nationwide only 11% of libraries have a young adult librarian. By offering services specifically for young adults, libraries will fulfill their responsibility to provide services to the entire community, rather than ignoring this fast growing segment of the population. The book focuses on topics related to young adult collections, including reader's advisory, genre fiction, non-fiction, magazines, non-print materials, trends, publishing, censorship, and restricted access to materials and services based on age. Teens' use of technology, especially the Internet, is covered as well. Other aspects include homework assistance centers, youth participation, serving underserved populations, and cooperation with other agencies. The book concludes with a comprehensive annotated bibliography of professional resources to aid readers.
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Nichols, C. Allen was born on October 6, 1965 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of Clinton Nolan Nichols and Wilma Elizabeth Metheney.
Bachelor of Science in Management, University Akron, 1989. Master of Library Science, Kent (Ohio) State University, 1991.
Head reference and young adult services Rocky River (Ohio) Public Library., 1991-1995. Regional young adult services manager Cuyahoga County Public Library., Parma, Ohio, 1996-1997. Director Wadsworth (Ohio) Public Library., since 1997.
Cons Greene County Public Library., Xenia, Ohio, 1996. Visiting instructor Kent State University, since 1994. Presenter various workshops in field.
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Member Wadsworth City Schools Business Advisory Council, since 1998. Member American Library Association, Ohio Library. Association (president 1999, Diana Vescelius Memorial award 1994), Ohio Library.
Council (board directors since 1998), Lions, Delta Tau Delta (vice president Eta chapter 1988-1989, Outstanding Active award 1988).
Married Mary Anne Luisi. 1 child, Evan Luisi.