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News |
10/6/09 - The Last Exit to Normal Announced as James Cook Teen Book Award Recipient
1/7/09 - James Cook Teen Book Award Deadline: January 31, 2009
3/25/08 - 2009 James Cook Book Award
7/23/07 - YA Newsletter Summer 2007
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Action Council |
Chanda Smith, Coordinator (2010)
Lima Public Library
Work: 419-228-5113 x121
Email: smithc@limalibrary.com
Robyn Vittek, Assistant Coordinator (2010)
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Work: 330-643-9186
Email: rvittek@akronlibrary.org
Carrie Vale, Secretary (2011)
Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County
Work: 513-369-4442
Email: carrie.vale@cincinnatilibrary.org
Ann Pechacek, Past Coordinator (2010)
Worthington Libraries
Work: 614-807-2626
Email: apechacek@worthingtonlibraries.org
James Nagy, Action Council (2011)
Massillon Public Library
Work: 330-832-7277 x127
Email: nagyja@massillonlibrary.org
Rebecca O'Neil, Action Council (2010)
Westerville Public Library
Work: 614-882-7277 x2127
Email: boneil@westervillelibrary.org
Dawn Sardes, Action Council (2011)
Euclid Public Library
Work: 216-261-5300 x138
Email: dsardes@euclidlibrary.org
Gretchen Yonata, Action Council (2010)
Dayton Metro Library
Work: 937-496-8510
Email: gyonata@daytonmetrolibrary.org
Paula Brehm-Heeger, Board Liaison
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Purpose and Objectives |
The purpose of the Young Adult Services Division is to encourage all library organizations in Ohio to advocate for teens.
1. Nominate candidates for division leadership from all types of libraries, all levels of experience, and all areas of the state.
2. Promote recognition of teen services as a unique and vital aspect of library service.
3. Explore and utilize current technology to provide cost-effective continuing education opportunities and resources to Ohio 's teen librarians.
4. Continue to promote and implement the James Cook Book Award Celebrating Diversity in Teen Literature.
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Annual Report |
The Annual Report provides a record of Young Adult Services Division's accomplishments based on the goals and objectives for the year.
2009 Annual Report
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Resources/Publications |
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