Abstract
ABSTRACT Young adult librarians play a critical role in the provision of information services to an important and growing segment of the population. In defining the role of young adult librarians at the institutional and national levels, it is necessary to consider the leadership role that is necessary to achieve the vision in the professional specialty in public libraries. The research presented here addresses the importance of the leadership role of young adult librarians and the extent to which graduate library and information science (LIS) programs provide the leadership education needed by young adult librarians. Generally, the research results indicate that a small number of LIS programs offer coursework in leadership or require those specializing in young adult services to take courses in the related area of management. Thus, there is greater likelihood that few YA librarians will receive leadership education. And, there is the need to consider the extent to which they will be able to take on leadership roles in fulfilling the missions of their employing organizations.
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