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Name: ________________________ ID: A 7 Although some critics argue that public libraries are not responsible for teens’ safety, many librarians disagree. Evan St. Lifer points out that children’s well-being has been one of the bedrock principles of public libraries since the mid-nineteenth century. The earliest public libraries specifically identified saving “youth from the evils of an ill-spent leisure” as one of their many goals. St. Lifer poses the question, Is it the mission of the public library to “make the community better?” His answer is yes. Looking at the current mission statements of public libraries around the nation, he discovers that most still include the concept of enhancing community life, which means providing a safe haven for every member—including teenagers. According to writer Patrick Jones, “The role of any library is to make its community better, so the role of librarians working with teens is to make that community better.” 8 Jami Jones takes a positive approach to the problem of teens and libraries. She applies the concept of “social capital,” a term that sociologists use to describe what Jones calls “the glue that holds us together.” In other words, librarians and libraries are part of a complex web. Rather than thinking of themselves as babysitters or traffic police, librarians should see themselves and behave like society’s “glue.” As role models and authority figures, they can understand teens’ needs and involve young people in the library community. They can, as Jones puts it, “help shape the way children develop, view others in their community, and relate to institutions.” Librarians have a responsibility to keep teens safe, absorb them into the larger community, and teach them to value books and to respect others. 9 Many librarians might be surprised to learn how relatively easy it can be to help teens settle down and get involved. In her article “Looks Like Teen Spirit,” Kimberly Bolan describes the success many libraries have had in creating study areas and lounges that specifically meet the needs of teenagers. As she explains, “many libraries have transformed their young adult areas into more efficient, innovative, and inspirational spaces.” By creating open, flexibly designed spaces that are set apart from the other patrons, libraries can appeal to teens and provide them with a relaxed atmosphere to read, study, socialize, and even eat. Some may argue that catering to teens’ penchants for gossip and pizza is hardly a library’s responsibility. Perhaps the question of why a community would model a library after a living room can be best answered with another question: Why not make young people feel at home? A comfortable environment will only increase the likelihood that a young person will discover the joys of reading and of visiting the library 10 What critics of this solution often forget is that every age group deserves equal access to libraries. Teens are often unfairly singled out because of their behavior. But as Susan B. Harden and Melanie Huggins point out in their article “Here Comes Trouble,” teens are not the only ones who make noise. “Younger kids scream, laugh, and squeal with excitement,” they say. “At the same time, seniors with hearing aids can get loud, and babies, by nature, are pretty noisy folks.” To single out teens is unfair, and such treatment is unlikely to build their trust in or respect for authority. Harden and Huggins’ suggestions for finding fair ways to make libraries accessible and comfortable for all patrons include having simple, clear rules that are applied consistently to all library users. They also encourage librarians to treat each subset of patrons with respect and understanding. Harden and Huggins comment that librarians should be more sympathetic to common teen behavior: “Socializing in large groups, boisterous banter, pushing boundaries, and inappropriate use of library computers or furniture are easier to digest when we understand the physical, emotional, and intellectual development of teens.” Harden and Huggins also recommend that librarians think back to their own teenage years before dealing harshly with adolescent patrons. 11 Today’s teenagers will soon grow up and graduate high school, but another wave is coming right on their heels. Like it or not, there will always be teenagers around, working on research papers or looking for good books to read. We need to consider the importance of building relationships with these teens. Librarians and library board members who take the time to understand and accommodate the needs of teens will find reward in having created a welcoming space that serves the entire community. We should all take a page from that book. Reading Comprehension 22
Name: ________________________ ID: A ____ 26. Based on paragraph 1, the reader can conclude that — A. teenagers endanger regular public library patrons B. libraries are not appropriate places for teenagers C. teenagers often behave inappropriately in libraries D. librarians must provide teenagers with a safe place ____ 27. What is the author’s main claim? A. Keeping teens out of libraries stops them from becoming members of the community. B. Pushing teens out of libraries is unfair and against the basic mission of libraries. C. Denying teens access to libraries will make them dislike books. D. Kicking teens out of libraries denies them an opportunity to gain a solid education. ____ 28. What is the author’s opinion about the practice of banning teens from libraries? A. Teens should be banned only for noisy and disruptive behavior. B. It is a poor solution that runs the risk of alienating teens. C. Banning teens is one of the few options that libraries have. D. It is a solution that would punish other library patrons. 23
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