Making an Impact: Digital Resources for Teens

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Author(s): Roger Rosen (Rosen Publishing, USA)and Miriam Gilbert (Rosen Publishing, USA)
Copyright: 2012
Pages: 7
Source title: E-Reference Context and Discoverability in Libraries: Issues and Concepts
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Sue Polanka (Wright State University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61350-308-9.ch022

Keywords: Information Science Reference / Library & Information Science / Library Information Systems / Library Science

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In this case study, Roger Rosen and Miriam Gilbert describe the creation of Rosen Publishing’s award-winning, critically acclaimed Teen Health & Wellness: Real Life, Real Answers database. They focus on how Rosen was able to offer a unique value proposition both to teens and librarians, craft age-appropriate and credible content, and build an interactive site that offers an engaging, dynamic user experience. They review the process of creating a resource that had no barrier to finding information, made the discovery process fast and easy, and supported different styles of learning and information-seeking behavior. They discuss the challenges of ensuring that Teen Health & Wellness remains relevant and current in today’s crowded digital landscape, and share the successes in building a unique health and wellness resource that is indispensable to teens and librarians alike.

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