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The Children and Young Adult Literature Research Guide is intended to provide researchers with access to current and historical materials. Researchers in disciplines such as English, Reading, History, and Literature, and elementary education students, will find relevant resources using this guide.
Rowan University Libraries currently houses the Children and Young Adult (YA) books in Campbell Library in rooms 230 and 231 (labeled the Current Periodicals Reading Room).
If you would like in-person help, you can make an appointment for a consultation with a librarian who specializes in your subject area. Please visit the Subject Librarians page for a list of librarians and their contact information.
If you would prefer, use this form to request a consultation.
Rowan University Libraries has 2 collections of literature for or about children and young adults: the Picture Book collection (labeled EasyFic) is found in room 230, with the Tower elevator; the Children's and Young Adult Collection (labeled Child Fic or Child YA Fic) is found in room 231, with the Current Periodicals (magazines).
Using the LIBRARY SEARCH box on Campbell Library's homepage, type in what you know. If you know the author of the book, enter it beginning with last name ex. Carroll, Lewis. If you know the title, enter it, ex. Snowy Day.