Tapping Youth Participation to Strengthen Library Services (YALSA)
Utilizing teen input in a respectful and practical manner is a challenge at any library, yet it has countless rewards. Through this YALSA e-course, participants will learn practical ways to work with teens to improve library services. Participants will learn the benefits of teen participation and engagement in the library, and will examine examples of youth participation in collection development, programming and planning of physical/virtual spaces. In addition, participants will learn methods of incorporating youth participation into the administrative levels in public libraries and school libraries and into the community.
Learning Outcomes
Students in this course will learn how to:
- Build administrative support for a teen advisory board by identifying its importance and positive impact on the library facility.
- Explore four areas where youth participation will enhance library services
- Develop strategies to realistically address challenges and fears that arise with working with teen volunteers.
- Evaluate the success of utilizing teen input and adjust services to reflect that input.
Who Should Attend
Young adult librarians, school librarians, teachers, administrators, and any literacy-focused professional who works directly with teens and tweens.
Instructor(s)
Amy Alessio is the Teen Coordinator at the Schaumburg Township District Library, and has worked with teens for the past 12 years.
Date(s) & Time(s)
Fall 2010, October 4 – November 1. This class is available for licensing as well.
Course Length
Four weeks
Fee
- $135 YALSA members
- $175 ALA members
- $195 nonmembers
How to Register
Registration will open in August 2010.
Contact
Eve Gaus, YALSA's program officer for continuing education, at egaus@ala.org or 1-800-545-2433, ext. 5293.
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