Here are some Top Tips to think about when you are trying to make your library more welcoming. You may find several of them especially useful if you've just started working in the library.

You will have more ideas too - so tell us your Top Tips through the online discussion area, TRF Coffee Break, or through our feedback button, and we'll add them to this list.

TOP TIPS
1	Take time to introduce young people to the library individually when they join.
2	Have bright library displays with lots from young users about their reading and activities
3	Arrange books face-on whenever you can; put them in inviting piles on tables
4	Ask young people to assess the quality of the library's welcome and to give you their ideas for making the library welcoming - then make sure you act on those ideas.
5	Keep the displays always fresh and up-to-date
6	Use PC screensavers to display welcoming messages: 'Welcome to your library!'
7	Show a video loop of young people talking about books
8	Dumpbins - nearly as good as the returns trolley for giving books that 'must have' aura
9	Think age and height! If you were five could you see that header?
10	Imagine you've never been in the library before - look all round. What do you think?
11	Make an informal, comfortable area for teenagers and/or special time slots for young people, outside of standard opening hours
12	Have a good selection of magazines chosen by young people to encourage them to relax and read in the library
13	Involve young people in designing publicity and websites for the library