Making the Match

This course is not currently being offered as part of this year’s course schedule; however, for groups who have 20 or more individuals interested in taking the course, we can offer it exclusively to your organization!

Become an expert and connecting teens with books!  In a survey by Smartgirl.org and YALSA, the majority of teen respondents said that they would read more if they knew about more good books to read. In Professor Lesesne's own survey of 3600+ teens (2012) suggested that materials we think are their favorites are not always on target.   In this e-course you will learn how to make a successful match between library materials and your teen library users.  Course participants will explore adolescent development, learn about teen reading preferences and take part in an active discussion about specific books and library materials that meet the varied needs and interests of teens.  If you are just beginning to work with teens, there will be plenty of opportunities for some background and groundwork.  For the more proficient, there will be opportunities to move into deeper knowledge. A final piece on Common Core and the role of the librarian in helping to provide “exemplar texts” will be included.  

Learning Outcomes

YALSA Competencies 

Area I: Leadership and Professionalism
Area II: Knowledge of Client Group
Area V: Knowledge of Materials 

Learning Objectives

Knowledge

  • Describe the reading needs and interests of teens. 
  • Describe the role of the librarian in reading guidance and motivation.
  • Identify strategies and activities for matching teens and books.
  • Identify sources for keeping current in the field.
  • Examine the librarian’s role in Common Core (surface only).

Skills:

  • Identify and use book selection tools and reviewing sources.
  • Annotate and respond to a variety of YA books.
  • Select books developmentally appropriate for various learners.
  • Identify the resources available through ALA and YALSA.
  • Develop annotated lists for Common Core (preliminary).

Dispositions:

  • Recognize the benefits and importance of using multicultural literature with all teens.
  • Provide reading materials that reflect diversity.
  • Distinguish between selection and self-censorship.
  • Model appropriate literate behaviors.
  • Demonstrate enthusiasm for books and reading.

Who Should Attend

  • Teen services librarians
  • Public library workers
  • School library workers
  • Teachers
  • Administrators
  • Any literacy-focused professional who works directly with teens and/or tweens

Instructor

Teri Lesesne (rhymes with insane) is a longtime member of YALSA and has served on various committees including the Printz (Going Bovine was the winning title), the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award (Janis Joplin: Rise Up Singing was the award recipient), the Morris (Where Things Come Back) and is current chair of the Odyssey Audiobook Committee.  She teaches literature for children and teens at SHSU in the Department of Library Science.  Teri is the winner of the 2007 ALAN Award for distinguished contribution to the field of adolescent literature and the 2011 Halle Award from NCTE for Excellence in Middle level education.  Teri is the author of three professional books and numerous articles about reading and motivation and teens.  

Registration

Cost

With a group offering, all registrants, regardless of membership status, will receive the YALSA member rate.

Group offering without CEUs - $155 per person
Group offering with CEUs - $175 per person
 

How to Register

This course is currently available only as an organization-exclusive offering. For inquiries about how employees at your organization can participate in an offering exclusive to your group, please contact Program Officer, Continuing Education Nicole Gibby-Munguia at nmunguia@ala.org or 1-312-280-5293.

Payment is accepted via check, money order, purchase order or credit card. Fax registrations are accepted for credit card and purchase orders only.

Tech Requirements

This e-course is hosted through Moodle.

CEUs

For organizations requesting an organization-exclusive offering of the course, an application for CEU credits may be filed upon request. This six-week course may be eligible for 1.5 CEU credits.

 

Contact

Contact Nicole Gibby-Munguia, YALSA's Program Officer, Continuing Education, at nmunguia@ala.org or 1-800-545-2433, ext. 5293.