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Gateshead Central Library has exemplary teen provision. See http://www.openingthebook.com/library-design-gallery/gateshead for photos. The design uses cube shelving which differentiates it from traditional library shelving to create an informal teen bedroom feel. The cubes were fitted with special acrylic inserts to accommodate over 1000 items of stock, including a large collection of Manga. A large sofa, rocker chairs, and slouchpod gaming chairs are provided, as well as a bar-height PC desk. The staff member in charge of teen provision is Andy Hodgkin. all best Rachel Rachel Van Riel Director Opening the Book 01977 602988/602188 <http://www.openingthebook.com/> www.openingthebook.com Follow <https://twitter.com/RachelVanRiel> @RachelVanRiel From: lis-pub-libs: UK Public Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jacqueline May Sent: 31 January 2013 10:04 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: some more questions The Reading Agency's Headspace is the best project I know and still seems to be running in public libraries http://readingagency.org.uk/young/headspace/ Jacqueline May From: lis-pub-libs: UK Public Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Riddick, Amanda Sent: 30 January 2013 11:14 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: some more questions Hello, I've realised that every time I go on this forum it's to ask questions... maybe one day I'll come up with some answers, too... Anyway, this time it's about young adults/teenagers/11-19-year-olds (difficult to define this age group!) in public libraries: Does your library service have dedicated spaces for this age group? Are these in some or all of the libraries, eg only in the libraries that are bigger/more central/closer to secondary schools and FE colleges, or in all branches? Are they separate/only used by young adults, or are they shared with other library users (children and/or adults)? Have these spaces been designed for that purpose/age group(s)? Who designed the space, eg architects/designers, library staff, the users? What kind of resources do you have in those spaces, eg tables and chairs for study, computers, beanbags & sofas? And obviously any reasons why there are or aren't spaces, eg lack of money, lack of space (eg listed building that can't be adapted), lack of interest by target group, etc. Any answers greatly appreciated!!! best wishes, Amanda MA Library and Information Studies student Library Assistant, London Boroughs of Haringey and Islington _____ Message protected by MailGuard: e-mail anti-virus, anti-spam and content filtering. http://www.mailguard.com.au Report this message as spam <https://login.mailguard.com.au/report/1GsXLeXOrZ/5uiUgkxkqxAQleEwOF0C1l/0.0 02> Scanned by Infosec Cloud for viruses & spam. www.infosec-cloud.com _____ Message protected by MailGuard: e-mail anti-virus, anti-spam and content filtering. http://www.mailguard.com.au