Reference questions are addressed by the staff on a regular basis. Priority is given to UNI students and faculty making requests in person, but requests by phone, e-mail, and U.S. mail are addressed as time permits. Presentations are made to UNI education classes and to other UNI classes focusing on topics related to children's and young adult materials. Presentations may be scheduled by contacting the staff. Groups planning to visit the Youth Collection need to contact the staff in advance.
Assistance dealing with challenged materials is offered to Iowa schools.
Reviews, citations in recommended lists, and other supporting documentation are provided. Workshops will be conducted by Dr. Jeanne McLain Harms and Lucille Lettow. They will be joined in the summer by David Tallakson. The newest in children s literature will be presented on two consecutive Saturdays. A project will be due by April 2, 2001.