YPFIS is a brand new group formed in 2006 in the hopes of engaging an extracurricular presence, within the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Information Studies, for careers in librarianship for young people. We aim to increase awareness of this option, and by extension, the importance of public and school libraries. Thus far we have had twenty-five members register for the group and have settled on a weekly one-hour meeting schedule. Participants are presently working on attracting guest speakers, arranging tours of relevant facilities, organizing a children and youth literature focused book club, collecting print and electronic resources, investigating professional associations, and coordinating film screenings. It is hoped that the group may serve as a means to share knowledge amongst peers, allow for networking with individuals currently working with youth, promote enthusiasm for this career path, and instill an ethic of professional development among participants. Our long-term goal is to implement a program whereby FIS students can gain practical experience serving young people. YPFIS is open to suggestions and advice and would be pleased to hear from any interested parties. To contact the group, please email ypfis@hotmail.com. You may also wish to follow some of our activity via this blog.