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!
This YALSA e-course is designed for library staff members who want to learn about new ways to bring more teens into their school or public library with up-to-date programs. The course will cover several types of programming and related elements, including: simple self-running contests, reading celebrations, community partnerships and teen advisory boards. Participants will learn how to develop and implement relevant programming ideas and tailor them to work at their facility.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will:
- Learn how to grow non-programming teen services from successful programs. For example, how to take a successful Poetry Slam and turn it into a poetry collection, teen writing journal, cooperative community event.
- Develop an understanding for possible problems with teen programs and plan for appropriate and flexible responses.
- Create a list of resources for developing teen programs year round at their facility.
- Learn how best to utilize YALSA resources and events such as Teen Read Week and Teen Tech Week
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
Amy Alessio is the Teen Coordinator at the Schaumburg Township District Library. She has worked with teens for the past 12 years.
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 four-week course may be eligible for 1 CEU credit.
Contact
Contact Nicole Gibby-Munguia, YALSA's Program Officer, Continuing Education, at nmunguia@ala.org or 1-800-545-2433, ext. 5293.