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1. The Leisure Reading Habits of Urban Adolescents (EJ775189)
Author(s):
Hughes-Hassell, Sandra; Rodge, Pradnya
Source:
Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, v51 n1 p22-33 Sep 2007
Pub Date:
2007-09-00
Pub Type(s):
Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Peer-Reviewed:
Yes
Descriptors: Reading Materials; Musicians; Cartoons; Adolescents; Literacy; Academic Achievement; Reading Habits; Urban Areas; Periodicals; Recreational Reading; Minority Groups; Middle School Students
Abstract: Research indicates that there is a strong relationship between leisure reading and school achievement, but the leisure reading habits of urban adolescents have rarely been studied. From their investigation of the leisure reading habits of 584 urban minority middle school students, the authors identify these key findings: (1) More than two-thirds of the students indicated that they read for fun and relaxation, to learn new things, or because they were bored; (2) Magazines were the preferred reading material for both males and females, followed by comics and the Internet; (3) Celebrities, "people or characters like me," sports figures, and musicians were among the most popular subjects pursued in respondents' leisure reading; and (4) Reading during summer vacation was not popular with either sex. Based on these findings, the authors provide eight recommendations for teachers and librarians to keep in mind as they strive to support the literacy development of urban adolescents. (Contains 4 tables.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
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2. Using Focus Group Interviews to Improve Library Services for Youth (EJ706483)
Hughes-Hassell, Sandra; Bishop, Kay
Teacher Librarian, v32 n1 p8 Oct 2004
2004-10-01
Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
No
Descriptors: Young Adults; School Libraries; Librarians; Focus Groups; Library Services; Interviews; Program Evaluation; Program Development
Abstract: Experienced librarians understand the importance of involving their patrons in the development and evaluation of the programs and services they offer. Finding out about the needs and expectations of patrons, especially children and young adults, however, is often viewed as too time-consuming, expensive and staff intensive to perform on a regular basis, thus causing many librarians to continue to develop programs for children and young adults "largely embedded in librarian wisdom, based on the notion that what has worked, will work, and on the belief that as long as children come and their parents seem satisfied, the program is working". In this article, the authors suggest ways to involve young adults, focusing on the idea of using focus groups in order to improve young adult library services. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
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3. School and Library Media. (EJ671830)
Fitzgerald, Mary Ann; Lance, Keith Curry; Everhart, Nancy; Toor, Ruth; Weisburg, Hilda K.; Small, Ruth V.; Ohrazda, Celestia; Revercomb, Pamela; Spector, J. Michael; Hughes-Hassell, Sandra; Mancall, Jacqueline C.; Reid, Sarah; Deglin, Sarena; Haynes, Elizabeth
Educational Media and Technology Yearbook, v28 p225-81 2003
2003-00-00
Collected Works - Serials; Journal Articles
N/A
Descriptors: Academic Achievement; Educational Technology; Elementary Secondary Education; Learning Resources Centers; Librarian Teacher Cooperation; Library Services; National Standards; Online Catalogs; Professional Development; Program Evaluation; School Libraries; State Standards; Technology Uses in Education
Abstract: Contains six articles that cover topics related to instructional technology in school library media centers, including: impact on student achievement; data collection for program evaluation; integrating national and state standards; library media specialist collaboration with educational technologists; a professional development model; and online catalogs. Each article contains references. (MES)
4. The Urban Experience in Recent Young Adult Novels. (EJ650237)
Hughes-Hassell, Sandra; Guild, Sandy L.
ALAN Review, v29 n3 p35-39 Spr-Sum 2002
2002-00-00
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature; Characterization; Identification (Psychology); Novels; Reading Material Selection; Secondary Education; Urban Youth
Abstract: Uses 14 novels to illustrate 9 characteristics that exemplify the best young adult novels written about urban youth. Notes that the novels were chosen because in their characters, their settings, and the problems that drive their plots, they respond honestly and with understanding to the needs of urban teens to read about people "just like" them. (SG)
5. Reaching Out to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth. (EJ639502)
Hughes-Hassell, Sandra; Hinckley, Alissa
Journal of Youth Services in Libraries, v15 n1 p39-41 Fall 2001
2001-00-00
Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: Access to Information; Adolescents; Bisexuality; Gender Issues; Homosexuality; Information Sources; Lesbianism; Library Services; Sexual Orientation; Sexuality; World Wide Web
Abstract: Librarians can provide access to responsible Internet resources designed specifically for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth. Web sites described in this article include: for youth, by youth; national organizations; and references. (AEF)
6. The Urban Minority Young Adult As Audience: Does Young Adult Literature Pass the Reality Test? (EJ632342)
Guild, Sandy; Hughes-Hassell, Sandra
New Advocate, v14 n4 p361-77 Fall 2001
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature; Audience Awareness; Minority Groups; Secondary Education; Student Attitudes; Urban Environment; Urban Schools; Urban Youth
Abstract: Examines if literature for urban youth can reflect reality and validate the significance of the minority individual as well as give them a vision for a better future and a sense that it is attainable. Identifies a strong correlation between the fictional experience as expressed in 20 novels and the characteristics of the urban life of minority adolescents. (SG)
7. Implementing Change: What School Library Media Specialists Should Know. (EJ625220)
Hughes-Hassell, Sandra
Knowledge Quest, v29 n3 p11-15 Jan-Feb 2001
Descriptors: Change Agents; Educational Change; Elementary Secondary Education; Learning Resources Centers; Library Services; Media Specialists; Program Implementation; School Libraries
Abstract: Examines theoretical and practical elements that lead to successful implementation of change. Discusses research on planned educational change and change agent theory; describes a school library media specialist's effort to implement a learning-centered library program; and includes a list of practical ideas for implementing "Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning". (LRW)
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