DR. LESLEY FARMER CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH IMPACT OF LIBRARIES ON YAS: RESEARCH DIRECTIONS

SYSTEMS APPROACH Library input Material resources Personnel Library action Products Processes YA input Demographics Experiences YA output Products Processes YA impact Behaviors and attitudes

POSSIBLE IMPACTS Short term: improved skills in reading, technology, information literacy Mid term: academic success, improved physical and mental health, friendship Long term: lifelong reading and learning, career and life success

MEASUREMENTS Reading scores, reports, grades, sample work Products: reports, publications, Net hits, projects Actions: lifelong reading, self-sufficient learning, use of technology, human interactions, service, education, career NOTE: indirect and direct measures

BASIC APPROACHES Does the presence of a factor impact YA? Does the quality of a factor impact YA? Does of combination of a factor impact YA? Does the timing and/or frequency of a factor impact YA? Does the degree of involvement (by YA or others) impact YA?

MATERIAL RESOURCES Quantity: How big of a collection is needed? Quality: age, condition, developmentally- appropriate, genres, language Appropriateness: by gender, ethnicity, age, language, curriculum Access: physical and intellectual

TECHNOLOGY Hardware: access/circulation eResources: databases, DVDs, software, Internet Products: library portal, webliographies, catalog Services: instruction, programs, clubs

FACILITIES Access: physical and virtual, scheduling Atmosphere: welcoming, service Arrangement: mixed in public libraries, location in facility, functional areas, order of materials Signage Displays

STAFFING Quantity Quality: professional, paraprofessional Competencies: overall, working with YA, reference

INSTRUCTION Curriculum: information literacy, digital literacy Audience: youth, parents, teachers Collaboration: libraries, schools, agencies, business Delivery methods: reference interaction, workshop, embedded, course Impact of technology: content, learning aids, delivery

YOUTH INVOLVEMENT Programs: speakers, hands-on, workshops, events, contests Clubs: literature, cultural, media, tech, service Library aides: processing, teaching, creating Levels of involvement: attend, conduct, plan Who participates – and why Social aspects

RESEARCH INVOLVEMENT Read Participate Investigate AND ALWAYS DOCUMENT AND SHARE