1. Beyond the Bookshelf Teen Programming Instructor: Kelley Worman kelley.worman@fresnolibrary.org An Infopeople Workshop Fall 2006

2. This Workshop Is Brought to You by the Infopeople Project Infopeople is a federally-funded grant project supported by the California State Library. It provides a wide variety of training to California libraries. Infopeople workshops are offered around the state and are open registration on a first-come, first-served basis. For a complete list of workshops, and for other information about the project, go to the Infopeople website at infopeople.org.

3. Introductions Name Library Position Thinking back to your teen years, name any program you attended (library or other) and tell what you remember liking about it.

4. Workshop Overview Foundations of programming Program and outreach ideas for teens Partnering Funding Marketing and evaluation

5. Why Program for Teens? Increase library use Inform, entertain and enrich kids Supports healthy development of youth Promotes the library in the community

6. Questions for the Group What has been your best and worst experience with teen programming? What makes a good program?

7. Teens will find ways to… Meet their basic needs Build skills and values Use skills, talents, energy, and time in ways that make them feel good Whether adults approve or not! Abrams, Stephen. The Kids are Alright: Millenials and Their Information Behavior. ALA Annual Conference 2006.

8. Benefits of YA Programming Offers teens a chance to participate actively, not react passively Channels energy Fosters positive relationships with peers and caring adults Provides opportunities to develop life skills and to contribute to the community

9. Barriers to Good Programming Poor planning Lack of support Takes a lot of time and effort Not understanding teens (no teen input) Programs are too academic Too focused on library goals Jones, Patrick. What’s the Frequency: a how-to-do-it workshop. Young Adult Services Institute. San Joaquin Valley Library System.

10. Keys to Success Teen involvement Popular topic Good planning Appropriate marketing

11. Teen Involvement Getting input and ideas Positives Negatives

12. Program Policies Identifies purpose and need of young adult programming Articulates scope of library programming Defense for programming

13. What elements are essential for a young adult program policy? Questions for Group

14. Building Arguments for Programs Brainstorm possible objections by administration and form intelligent debate. Use program policy Use Search Institute 40 Developmental Assets www.searchinstitute.orgwww.searchinstitute.org Query list servs

15. Getting Ideas Teens List servs TV Magazines Websites

16. Types of Programs Informational Recreational Literature-related Curriculum-related

17. Single Event Programs Samples Open Mic Gaming tournament Origami College Knowledge Mystery night Movie program Skool of Rock Self Defense Workshop for Teens by D.A.R.E. Instructor, Dave Johnson Thursday, February 12 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

18. Special and Themed Programs Banned Books Week Teen Read Week Teen Tech Week  Holidays  Heritage months  Young People’s Poetry Week

19. Ongoing and Series Programs Social issues Career search Book clubs Animé clubs Teen Council

20. Steps to Planning Approval needed? Necessary resources Time, date, and location Checklist

21. Why a Checklist? Focuses your planning Helps to make sure you think of everything Leaves a pathway for others to replicate the program

22. Outreach (Taking It on the Road) Reaches teens that aren’t regular library users May involve partnering with community groups Time and financial commitment

23. Opportunities for Outreach Schools Teen shelters Hospitals Detention facilities Home school groups Homeless Teen parents LGTB youth

24. Community Partnerships Flow out of the library’s mission and goals Library-wide strategy Centrally coordinated Formal process

25. Why Partner? Reach new users Reach current users in a new way Tap into community assets and resources Gain support for the library Create new library resources Shares costs and increases resources

26. Types of Partnerships Communicative Cooperative Collaborative

27. Steps to Choosing a Partner Know what you want to achieve Make a list of potential partners in the community Research a potential partner From “Developing Community Partnerships” by Barry Trott, ALA Annual Meeting 2006

28. Funding Sources Friends groups Philanthropic organizations Cultural groups Grants Partnerships

29. Question for Group What are three key elements that must be present in any letter requesting a funding/goods donation?

30. Key Elements 1. Clear statement of what you are asking for 2. How it benefits the community and library 3. What’s in it for the company

31. Cutting Costs Partnerships Sharing program supplies Using free community groups and County offices as presenters Local business donations for refreshments, supplies, prizes, etc.

32. Smart Marketing Who is the audience for this program? How can I best reach this group? Media Displays Technology Schools Community partners Teen hangouts

33. Flyers: Tips for Getting Noticed Eye-catching Not too cluttered Font type Graphics Smart placement

34. Reasons for Conducting Evaluations Helps you know if you met your goals Administrative support Accountability For suggestions to make the program better To assess why a program didn’t work

35. Types of Evaluation Outputs - numerically measured - statistics  Outcomes - the “so what” of programming - anecdotes to demonstrate impact

36. So Remember, Teen input and good planning + Well-thought-out promotion + Relevant evaluation = A GREAT PROGRAM

37. And Finally… HAVE FUN!!