Comments on: Making Connections: YAAN as a Paper Blog?

By: Cindy Welch

Cindy Welch — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:51:28 +0000

Honestly, I don’t know, Derik. Seems likely, and in its own way YAAN could be considered a ‘zine. More history to investigate!

By: ellie

ellie — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 18:51:57 +0000

Thanks for this! I see a real need for more of an understanding of where we’ve come from and what we’ve gone through. This article is both an excellent addition and a motivator to me for future article ideas.

By: Jean Costello

Jean Costello — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 21:09:10 +0000

Here – here; this is such a winning proposition for libraries, the communities they serve and the ages. There are folks all across America doing amazing things that go unnoticed while we let ourselves be distracted many things I’m convinced most people will find little value in a decade from now.

Our libraries are uniquely positioned to curate, cultivate and promote this richness through collections and services. How many YAANs are out there? How many connections could be made if we built upon modest studies like yours to go a teeny bit broader and deeper, broader and deeper? It’s an aspect of the vision I hold for our libraries and (for me) the potential is incredibly exciting and hopeful.

By: Derik Badman

Derik Badman — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 14:11:03 +0000

It’s interesting that the word “zine” never comes up in the article (though I see it there as a tag). I’d think the naturally connection between the self-published newspapers of the 60s-70s and the blogs of today are the zines of the 80s-90s.

Were there library zines? I’ve never come across any, but I’ve never looked…

By: Cindy Welch

Cindy Welch — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 13:23:30 +0000

Thanks, Jean. One of the things I enjoy most about uncovering history is discovering the linkages across time and, conversely, one of the saddest is that more people (with more knowledge and experience than I) aren’t making these connections more explicit. We talk a lot about relevance and pertinence related to searches, so why not address them (via history)when it comes to services and collections?

By: Jean Costello

Jean Costello — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 01:00:53 +0000

Cindy -it may be the conceit of every generation to think we’re doing something new when in truth we’re standing on the shoulders of people that have come before. Your article is a wonderful reminder and was so beautifully written that I read it a second time simply for the sheer enjoyment of it.

Let’s hope a complete archive of YAAN can be assembled soon.

By: Cindy Welch

Cindy Welch — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:37:30 +0000

I’m glad to see my YALSA buddies. As I said to Sara, I think you two would get as much of a kick from the format as the content.

By: Cindy Welch

Cindy Welch — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:34:22 +0000

Thanks, Cynthia; this is only a drop in the bucket that is full of ways librarians have connected with and to youth over time, but I’m glad to see the interest. And I’m glad your kids had positive experiences – that’ll help as they get to be voters!

By: Cindy Welch

Cindy Welch — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:33:02 +0000

Wouldn’t that be wonderful! I’ll keep trying to get in touch with Carol, or see if perhaps there is someone else who has access and would be willing to do it. I think you’d love the look of the thing, too, Sara!

By: Dawn Rutherford

Dawn Rutherford — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:12:36 +0000

Very cool! I would love to see some of these :)