Technically involved : technology-based youth participation activities for your library / Linda W. Braun.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Braun, Linda W.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Libraries and teenagers.

Technology and youth.

Teenage volunteer workers in libraries.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (151 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chicago : American Library Association, 2003.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

To many librarians, teen participation plus technology can seem intimidating. On the other hand, these young adults have grown up with technology, and with a little guidance they can become a library resource. Here are practical measures to transform your library with teen power. Author and YA/technology advocate Linda Braun outlines some proven ideas to invite participation and channel teen interest in technology, giving teens an opportunity to serve their community.

Contents:

Contents; Preface; Activity List; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1 - Youth Participation-the What and the Why; Chapter 2 - Getting Teens Involved; Chapter 3 - On the Road to Greatness; Chapter 4 - Bringing Generations Together; Chapter 5 - Reading, Writing, and Youth Participation; Chapter 6 - Getting Things Done at the Library; Chapter 7 - Overcoming Obstacles; Appendix A - Forty Developmental Assets for Adolescents; Appendix B - National Youth Participation Guidelines; Appendix C - The Impact of Youth Service; Appendix D - Trends in Youth Service

Appendix E - Youth Participation Technology ChecklistAppendix F - Sample Volunteer Form; Appendix G - Self-Assessment Tool for Youth/Adult Partnerships; Appendix H - Software Tools; Appendix I - Technology Youth Participation Projects in and out of the Library; Bibliography; Index;

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 131-133) and index.

ISBN:

0-8389-9853-4

OCLC:

122351014