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  • Mindy
    Mindy is a librarian (MLS '01) with a background in working with teens. She loves to read all over the map and has been blogging about books since 2003.
  • Vanessa
    Vanessa is a teacher who is nearing completion of her MS Ed. degree from the University of Minnesota. She especially enjoys humorous picture books.
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    Anne is a librarian (MLS '02) who has worked in publishing and libraries for 11 years. She loves YA fantasy, historical fiction, and chick lit.
  • Kelly
    Kelly is a teacher with experience in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and abroad. She is always looking for books with classroom connections!
  • Emily
    Emily is a librarian (MLS '02) who has worked in school libraries and a children’s literature collection at a university. She particularly enjoys realistic fiction and stories about traveling.
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January 25, 2008

Getting Teens' Attention With Displays

Library displays are a great way to do silent reader’s advisory.  But they won’t do any good if they don’t get attention.  Here are some quick tips for creating attention getting displays for your teens:

• Get teens involved.  Have them create the display or display reviews they’ve written.
• Don’t get cluttered.  Keep it neat and organized while using your space effectively.  Too many (or too few) books for a space will look messy.
• Notice traffic patterns.  Watch the way teens use your library and put displays where the traffic is.
• Use props.  Add objects to your display that relate to the theme or make it interactive with a puzzle or game.
• Think about the covers.  Use your book covers to really get attention.  Group books by color or other common element for a dramatic display.

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• Variety is good.  Mix fiction, nonfiction, audiovisual, magazines, etc.
• Refresh your display regularly.  A picked-over display will likely be passed by. 
• Keep your eyes open for great themes.  Turn the Insightful Lists or the Book Round-Ups into great attention-getting displays for your library or media center.

Posted at 03:23 PM in Mindy's posts, Misc |