Hunt, Kyla creator author. text bibliography cau 2017 monographic eng

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146 pages ; 25 cm Addressing the needs of new adults—those aged 18–29—in the library is a relatively new yet important challenge. This book explains the needs and wants of new adults in the public library setting and identifies their preferences pertaining to physical space, programming, and technology.• Clearly differentiates new adults from teens and older adults and explains why serving this demographic is important to the success of your library• Defines the needs of the new adult population and identifies programs suited to them• Explores outreach plans tailored for the new adult population. Introduction -- 1. What Is a New Adult? -- 2. Expelled from Teen Services, Where Do New Adults Go? -- 3. What the New Adult Wants from the Library -- 4. The Physical Space and the New Adult -- 5. Collection Considerations: What Comes after YA? -- 6. The Importance of Technology and Art -- 7. Reaching Out—Marketing Considerations -- 8. Scanning Your Website with the New Adult in Mind -- 9. Job Seekers: Job-Focused Programming for New Adults -- 10. Money, Money, Money: Financial Guidance and Resources for the New Adult -- 11. Unique and Genuine: Attracting New Adults with Fun Programming -- 12. Connections: New Adults, Relationships, and the Library -- Glossary -- Further Reading -- Index. Kyla Hunt. Includes bibliographical references and index (pages 139-146). n-us--- Adult services in public libraries United States Z711.92.A32 H86 2017 025.5/2774 9781440854170 (paperback : acidfree paper) 9781440854187 (ebook) 2017020277 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=1606250&site=ehost-live http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=1606250&site=ehost-live DLC 170808 20191007151856.0 19870348 eng