1. Teen Technology Tutors and PCLS Senior Services Blog Isabelle Fetherston Pasco County Library System

2. From the “Generations 2010” Pew Report

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9. Benefits of the Program for Seniors Don’t have to wait a month to get into a class Makes learning computers less stressful – due to one-on-one help Social interaction Positive interaction with teens

10. Benefits of the Program For Teens Lots of volunteer hours Positive praise for a good job – self confidence Can make a real difference in someone’s life Teaching/tutoring experience for résumé

11. Benefits For Librarians More Seniors can be taught computers Less staff time is required Helps local teens Great for recruiting teens into your Teen Advisory Board and teen programs.

12. Teen Training Powerpoint Stresses that the teen needs to be a “personal trainer” and cheerleader for the Senior Describes psychological obstacles for Seniors Describes physical challenges, such as arthritis

13. PCLS Senior Services Blog was recommended in the ALA publication: “Keys to Engaging Older Adults @ Your Library”

15. PCLS Senior Services Blog General statistics/reports about aging, their demographic, aging-in-place Promote positive image of aging and fight ageism New online resources and websites for seniors.

16. PCLS Senior Services Blog promote Social and Educational Events Library Events and Local Community Events

18. PCLS Senior Services Blog Create Content You can be a “custom info provider”

19. Links Teen Training Powerpoint: http://www.slideshare.net/pclslibrarian2/teen- technology-tutors PCLS Seniors Blog http://pclsseniors.blogspot.com/ “Keys to Engaging Older Adults @ Your Library” http://www.ala.org/offices/sites/ala.org.offices/file s/content/olos/toolkits/oat.version.FINAL_re.pdf

20. Contact Info: Isabelle Fetherston isabellef@pascolibraries.org 813-788-6375