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

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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?

6. 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

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

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

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

10. 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

11. 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

12. RESEARCH INVOLVEMENT Read Participate Investigate AND ALWAYS DOCUMENT AND SHARE