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<div>Thank you tons for those of you who sent me very thorough responses about developing YA non-fiction collections and what kind of scope your collections cover, collection development philosophies, etc. The responses were great and I wanted to share some
of the key points with everyone, in case this info could help another librarian!</div>
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<div>Highlights:</div>
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<li>Some libraries are selecting research-oriented non-fiction for the adult and juvenile non-fiction collections, and using the YA non-fiction for health and wellness (sex, drugs, etc), and popular interest titles. However, these libraries might also be shifting
the focus of their YA non-fiction collections to be more curriculum-oriented with the move to Common Core. </li></ul>
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<li>One library is looking for more "informative texts" as they are called in Common Core language, including titles that address different historical periods, social movements, and teen-friendly biographies. </li></ul>
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<li>Other librarians commented that research-topic books tend not to move much from the shelves of the YA non-fiction section. One librarian stated that he does collect the following, though:</li></ul>
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<li>Books on current controversies</li><li>Research-related books on staple topics, such as World War II, the founding of the US, etc</li><li>Good historical books with teen appeal, such as Steve Sheinkin’s <i>Bomb</i><i>: The Race to Build</i><i>…</i></li><li>It was pretty unanimous that, rather than investing in large, general non-fiction books/series about research-related topics, looking for books with genuine teen appeal or with perennial interest are a better investment</li></ul>
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<li>Several librarians commented that the following kinds of books are both important to have in a YA non-fiction collection and/or get a lot of use by teens:</li></ul>
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<li>Health and wellness topics, like information about drugs, abuse, pregnancy, divorce, including real personal narratives</li><li>College and test prep books – with weeding to keep them current</li><li>Research books/lit crit books on commonly-assigned topics and classics taught in local schools</li><li>Books about comics, graphic novels, popular movies, and current entertainment</li><li>Video game guides and gaming books, quirky craft books, drawing books (especially for comics and manga-style drawing), dating and personal appearance books, books about the paranormal</li></ul>
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<div>Again, a HUGE thank you to the librarians who took the time to reply and share your knowledge and expertise with me! If anyone has further insight/ideas, please feel free to send it along at any time.</div>
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<div>Kristy</div>
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<div>Kristy Kemper Hodge</div>
<div>Youth Services Librarian</div>
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<div><a href="http://www.thebestlibrary.net/"><font color="blue"><u>Corvallis-Benton County Public Library</u></font></a><br>
645 NW Monroe Ave.<br>
Corvallis, OR 97330<br>
(541) 766-6489</div>
<div><a href="mailto:bonnie.brzozowski@corvallisoregon.gov"><font color="blue"><u>Kristy.KemperHodge@corvallisoregon.gov</u></font></a></div>
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