cool teen programs for under $100 presented by jenine lillian
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Cool Teen Programsfor Under $100
Presented by Jenine Lillian
Where to find me:
www.jeninelillian.com
Myspace
What I do:
Librarian
Educator
Innovator
Catalyst
Advocate
Consultant
Network
The Book
Collaborative between 40 Librarians
Fundraiser for YALSA
Table of Contents
http://ow.ly/1xznT
Philosophies
You can’t do everything, but that doesn’t mean you should make the mistake of doing nothing.
Teen Involvement = Teen Participation.
At any given moment, you always have more resources than you think you have. Always.
It never hurts to ask.
Ideas just might work—take risks!
Types of Teen ProgramsCollaborative/TeamCompetitive“Educational”SocialSelf ExpressionHigh TechActingBoard GamesCommunity ServiceHoliday/Seasonal
DIYClubs (Cooking, Knitting)AcademicAfter HoursCraftyBook GroupsTeen Advisory BoardFundraisingCareer OpportunitiesSRP/TTW/TRW
• Passive vs. Active Participation
• Teens separated by age • Recurring (monthly, yearly)
ResourcesLibrarians/Staff
In your library, your library system, and nationally
Your communityBoth physical and virtual
TeensInvolving teens as resources: ideas,
program planning and implementation, marketing and promotion, volunteering, feedback, and more!
Marketing and Promotion
Word of mouth marketing
Social Networking
Bookmarks or small fliers
Library’s website
Library’s teen page
Physical spaces
TIP: Involve everyone who is involved in the event.
What about your library?
What are some of the issues that you struggle with
at your library?
Lack of budget, ideas, planning time, staff
Low attendance
Space/noise constraints
Advocacy/support from Administration
Outreach missing
How can you jump those hurdles?
Taking a deep breath
Surround yourself with others who support your work
Brainstorm with peers, teens, staff, community, online
Utilize resources from YALSA and other organizations devoted to supporting you and your work with teens
Network online and in person
Collaborate and share: ideas, materials, space, teens
Advocacy ToolsShow success and get more support!
Track statistics
Do short surveys at teen events
Use Handouts from YALSA and YALSA's Young Adults Deserve the Best: Competencies for Librarians Serving Youth
Reference 40 Developmental Assets Lists from the Search Institute
IFLA's “Guidelines for Library Services for Young Adults”
Thank you!
For your commitment to serving teens.
Every gesture you make matters.
Keep up the good work!
We need YA!
Contact me!
Email: [email protected]
Visit my website: www.jeninelillian.com
Join the community for support, resources, idea sharing, and more: www.jeninelillian.com/community
Bonus:
Join us for the upcoming webinar:“Cool Teen Programs for Under $100, part 2” – get program plans, ideas, and more in this lively webinar.