Teen Spaces: The Step-By-Step Library Makeover (Ala Editions)

Contents......Page 4
Acknowledgments......Page 8
Preface......Page 10
Who Are Young Adults?......Page 14
Understanding Teen Wants and Needs......Page 18
The Teen Space......Page 22
Those Involved......Page 26
Teen Surveys......Page 28
Teen Advisory Boards, Focus Groups,
and Junior Friends......Page 31
The Area......Page 32
Strengths and Weaknesses......Page 46
Action Steps......Page 48
Value......Page 53
Resources......Page 54
Presenting the Proposal......Page 63
Working with Architects and Designers......Page 65
Getting Inspired......Page 67
Developing a Theme......Page 70
Developing a Design Style......Page 77
Decorating 101......Page 78
Layout......Page 101
Naming and Signage......Page 104
Adults and the Teen Area......Page 107
The Right Materials......Page 108
Programming......Page 111
Marketing and Merchandising......Page 113
Advertising......Page 118
Positive Public Relations......Page 121
A: Worksheets
......Page 124
Brainstorming Ideas Worksheet
......Page 125
Comparison Worksheet
......Page 127
Space Needs Worksheet
......Page 128
Teen Space Planning Worksheet
......Page 130
Action Step Budget Worksheet
......Page 131
Catagorized Budget Worksheet
......Page 132
Teen Interests and Involvement......Page 133
Planning, Space Needs,
and Budget......Page 135
Interior Design and Decoration......Page 137
Furniture, Fixtures, and Accessories......Page 138
Marketing and Merchandising......Page 140
C: Resource Libraries......Page 141
Index......Page 148