YALSA believes strongly that teens deserve the best, yet many libraries do not have enough trained staff and resources to meet the needs of teens. Studies also indicate that many teens do not possess critical literacy skills. Therefore, YALSA’s mission is to advocate, promote and strengthen library service to teens, ages 12-18, as part of the continuum of total library services, and to support those who provide library service to this population.
Are you looking for ways to participate in YALSA? Be sure to view the job description for committee and task force members. If it looks like something you would like to do, check out the description of YALSA committees, juries, and task forces and find one that looks interesting to you. Then, fill out a process group volunteer form or a selection group volunteer form.
YALSA Fact Sheet
YALSA Staff
YALSA Mission
YALSA Vision Statement
YALSA Strategic Plan
YALSA Handbook
YALSA Program Goals
How to Participate in YALSA
YALSA Committee, Task Force and Interest Group Descriptions
YALSA Calendar of Events
National Youth Participation Guidelines
YALSA Surveys
YALSA History