Library and Information Services for Children and Young Adults
Students interested in this area of study will benefit not only from Dominican’s outstanding faculty but also access to the Butler Children’s Literature Center, recognized as one of the country’s premier centers for the study of children’s literature.
The SOIS Certificate in Youth Services provides:
- A theoretical foundation, grounding library service to young people in the enduring values of the profession
- A practical foundation, equipping librarians with the skills necessary to manage strong collections, present engaging programs, deliver peerless reference and readers-advisory service, and instruct young people in multiple literacies.
- A bridge from theory to practice, giving the work meaningful context and illuminating the theory in real world terms.
Career Opportunities in Youth Services
Specialized study in children and youth services provides excellent preparation for careers in public, school and special libraries and nonprofit organizations as:
- Children’s librarians
- Teen librarians
- Youth reader’s advisors
- Literacy specialists
- Storytellers
