10. DialogWeb

Search purpose: To locate information that will provide ideas for ways to attract children and young adults to the public library. OR provide ideas for programs and events for children and young adults, with the intention of increasing their library attendance. OR with the intention of gathering ideas for ways to attract children and young adults to the public library.

Query: Programs for children and young adults in the public library

Specific Facet First: DIALOG

(S1) library services (12355 hits)

Results list too large, additional facets required.

(S2) child (106587 hits)
(S3) teen (2194 hits)
(S4) young adult (0 hits)
(S5) child OR teen OR young adult (107889 hits)
(S6) S1 AND S5 (300 hits)
(S7) S6 AND py>2003 (33 hits)

Hit: Looks like teen spirit: libraries for youth are changing—thanks to teen input, Kimberly Bolan

Accessing ERIC through DialogWeb was a productive way to find articles relating to my query. By combining searches and applying limiters I ended up with a manageable set of applicable articles.