YALSA is a national association of librarians, library workers and advocates whose mission is to expand the capacity of libraries to better serve teens. YALSA currently has over 5, members. YALSA aims to expand and strengthen library services for teens through advocacy, research, professional development and events. A major responsibility of YASD was the evaluation and selection of materials for young adults, with the most active YASD committee being the book selection committee. By the s YASD was growing stronger with its own office and staff and in it was given division representation on the ALA council. YASD's involvement in book selection also continued with genre specific book committees being formed in

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It supersedes the Journal of Youth Services , which was published together with the Association for Library Service to Children until The magazine serves as a mode of continuing education for librarians working with young adult populations ages 12— The content of the magazine includes current news in the field, showcasing the best practices, providing news from related fields, spotlighting significant events of YALSA, and providing in depth reviews of professional literature. The fall issue contains award announcements, speeches by award-winning authors, and background information on books. The journal publishes articles about teen habits, literacy, and interests. Additionally, it serves as mode of communication for members of the association and as a record for the organization. Top of the News was published by the Division for Children and Young Peoples, which had been created in
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YALSA is a national association of librarians, library workers and advocates whose mission is to expand the capacity of libraries to better serve teens. YALSA currently has over 5, members. YALSA aims to expand and strengthen library services for teens through advocacy, research, professional development and events. A major responsibility of YASD was the evaluation and selection of materials for young adults, with the most active YASD committee being the book selection committee. By the s YASD was growing stronger with its own office and staff and in it was given division representation on the ALA council. YASD's involvement in book selection also continued with genre specific book committees being formed in The name change to the Young Adult Services Association occurred in , and brought greater notoriety to the organization, as well as a new image, logo and a new mission and vision statement. The official journal of YALSA is called Young Adult Library Services and it provides articles of current interest, book reviews, professional literature and serves as the official record of the organization.
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