A while ago (let’s say six months ago) I started a web site called Alt. Teen Services. And well, I never intended it to represent my ideas alone. I envisioned a collaborative web site with a network of teen librarians, library students, and library staff sharing ideas, resources, and passion about working with teens — all spun together in a lovely grassroots 2.0 package (with a sprinkle or two of riot). But lately it has been back to square one with little to no help some help but not enough. The design is okay, but help with content is needed in the form of personable writing, such as posts about daily experiences and interactions with teens. I hope to have content about:  

• Working with GLBTQ youth  

• Personal philosophies of teen services  

• Rants and raves about the job  

• Excitement about working with teens  

• Ideas about serving the underserved  

• How and why to include alternative materials in the collection  

• And whatever you might be thinking of in the back of your head.  

What am I saying? Everything qualifies! So this is an official call for new content. I’m looking for new people to get involved with the web site and I don’t care if you are a library student, retiree, professional, staff worker, patron, or even a teen. As long as you enjoy working with teens in library environments and have something to say, then I would love to hear from you.  If this offer sounds appealing, please contact me by e-mail: teenservices@yalibrarian.com. I’m looking for anything from one-time postings to consistent content providers.   OK - now onto rocking out!