Finding Aid for Editorial File, 1975-78, 1980-83, 1985-98 | The American Library Association Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: Editorial File, 1975-78, 1980-83, 1985-98

ID: 32/3/6

Primary Creator: Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)

Extent: 1.6 Cubic Feet

Arrangement: Alphabetical by project and chronological thereunder

Date Acquired: 03/12/2020

Subjects: Library services to teenagers, Manuscripts, Publications, Young Adult Library Services Association, Young Adult Services, Young Adult Services Division (YASD)

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Editorial File of the Young Adult Library Services Association containing correspondence, agreements, manuscripts, and proofs for publication projects including Bare Bones: Young Adult Services Tips for Public Library Generalists (1993), Directions for Library Service to Young Adults (1993), Intellectual Freedom Committee's Hit List (1987-1989), JOYS (1985-89, 1990, 1995-96, 1998), Output Measures (1993-1995), Professional Awareness: Keeping Up with the News, Program Planning and Evaulation for Young Adult Services (1986) and Young Adults Deserve the Best: Competencies for Librarians Serving Youth (1982, 1991).

Biographical Note

The Young Adult Library Services Organization (YALSA) as of 1991-1992, is interested in the improvement and extension of service to young people in all types of libraries.

The Young Adult Library Services Association is responsible for the evaluation and selection of books and non-book materials and the interpretation and use of materials for young adults.

YALSA has the reponsibility for:

1. Continuous study and review of the activities assigned to the division

2. Planning of special services and programs for this group

3. Synthesis of the activities of all units within the ALA that have a bearing on the type of activity represented

4. Representation, interpretation and promotion of mutual cooperation with youth-serving agencies in furthering activities for the welfare of the young people, and furtherance of the interests of young adults with publishers

5. Stimulation of the development of librarians engaged in its type of activity and the stimulation of participation in appropriate type-of-library divisions

6. Planning and development of programs of study and research for the total profession

The young Adult Library Services Association became a division on January 1, 1957. It was called the Association of Young People's Librarians from that date until June 25, 1957, when the new name was adopted (1). In 1991-92 the name was changed to Young Adult Library Services Association.

Subject/Index Terms

Library services to teenagers
Manuscripts
Publications
Young Adult Library Services Association
Young Adult Services
Young Adult Services Division (YASD)

Administrative Information

Repository: The American Library Association Archives

Other Note: 2 pages.

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