Continuing the Conversation: Collaborating with Teens to Build Better Library Programs

We just wrapped up the first session of Jennifer Velasquez’s  Workshop Collaborating with Teens to Build Better Library Programs. We had some great discussion during the event--here are some more questions to discuss. Whether you attended or not, feel free to join the conversation!

Take a look at Jennifer’s worksheet (embedded below) if your attending session 2.

The Preliminary Readings from Today’s Event:

• Teen participation in library program development. Honnold, R. (April 2008). Beyond Book Clubs. VOYA, vol. 31 number 1. page 19 – 21 http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/launch.aspx?referral=other&pnum=&refresh=W1c203HxZ1j4&EID=9b1a721d-35a7-4998-aec3-dcd1b4ef9842&skip=
• Jones, P. (November 2001). Why We Are Kids Best Assets. School Library Journal. http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA179493.html
• Lenhart, A. & Madden , M. (2005).Teen Content Creators and Consumers. Pew Internet & American Life Project. Washington, D.C. http://www.pewinternet.org/~/media/Files/Reports/2005/PIP_Teens_Content_Creation.pdf.pdf
• Tuccillo, D. (December 2005) Successful Teen Advisory Groups: Teen Drive… with Guidance and a Helping Hand. VOYA. http://www.voya.com/2010/04/26/successful-teen-advisory-groups/
• Ratledge, A. (October 2007). One teen among adults on the library board. VOYA, page 313. http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/launch.aspx?referral=other&pnum=&refresh=wQ0841aW1cB2&EID=d04660a5-4664-4e21-abe8-d1ccfe618cb4&skip=

Jennifer’s Worksheet:
Collaborating With Teens Worksheet

Today’s Slides (in 2 parts):
Collaborating with Teens to Build Better Library Programs Part 1 Collaborating with Teens to Build Better Library Programs Part 2