[Baynet] Infopeople's "Beyond the Bookshelf: Teen Programming" workshop

[Linda Rodenspiel]

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notice directly, we would appreciate it if you would print and post or 
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Title:  Beyond the Bookshelf: Teen Programming

Dates and locations:

Friday, October 20, South Natomas Library (Sacramento)
Monday, November 20, Los Angeles Public Library
Friday, December 1, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library (San Jose)
Monday, January 8, San Francisco Public Library

There will be additional sessions scheduled in San Diego and Buena Park. 
When the dates have been confirmed, an announcement will be made.

To register for this workshop:  Use the online registration form at
http://www.infopeople.org/workshop/296

Fee:  There is a $75.00 fee for this workshop.


Tired of doing the same old teen programs year after year? Looking for new 
ideas to freshen up your teen offerings and stir up some enthusiasm? Maybe 
you’re new to teen services. Or maybe you’re
wondering how to take a good teen program and make it a great one! If you 
are a public or school librarian, or a paraprofessional responsible for 
young adult programming, this workshop will help you strengthen and broaden 
your teen programming and outreach repertoire. Come learn how you can use a 
well-thought out program plan and marketing strategy to help you meet your 
goals for maximizing teen participation and creating life-long library users!


Workshop Description: This all day workshop will increase your overall 
understanding of the importance of teen programming and the benefits of 
youth participation in the planning process, as well as providing a wealth 
of new program ideas that are both meaningful and fun. Through individual 
and small group exercises, you will work on a programming policy and plan 
for your own library, learn how to forge new community partners for 
outreach and collaboration, and discover new funding sources for teen 
programming. The instructor will provide sample programs, planning 
checklists, and evaluation tools; policy examples; ideas for outreach; and 
a bibliography of useful resources, as well as practical, useful tips that 
can be applied immediately.

Preliminary Course Outline

Laying the Groundwork: The Foundations of Programming
--Definitions of programs and outreach
--No dogs allowed: barriers to successful programming
--Youth participation ­ is it necessary?
--Developing a programming policy

Teens in the House: Programs for Young Adults
--Getting ideas
--Planning checklist
--Single events
--Special and themed events
--Ongoing and series programming

Beyond the Walls: Outreach
--Ideas and examples
--Partnering in the community

Funding and Sharing Resources
--Identifying funding resources
--Cutting costs

Advertising and Marketing
--Know your target audience
--Using media and technology
--Make it or break it - displays

Evaluation
--Why evaluate?
--Quantitative versus qualitative Sample tools

Who Should Attend: Anyone from the California library community with an 
interest in programming and outreach for young adults.

Prerequisites: None

Other Logistics:

*On-site check-in is from 8:30-9:00 AM;  instruction is from 9:00 AM-4:30 PM.

*Maps, directions, and parking information are available on the Infopeople 
website at http://infopeople.org/workshop/location  Infopeople does not 
validate or pay for parking.

*Infopeople does not provide refreshments or lunch.  Since some training 
locations do not have in-house or convenient food service, Infopeople 
recommends that participants bring a sack lunch.

To view a complete list of Infopeople workshops and for general information 
about Infopeople training opportunities, go to the main Infopeople 
Workshops page at http://www.infopeople.org/workshop

If you have questions about registration or scheduling of workshops, please 
contact Linda Rodenspiel, the Infopeople Project Assistant, at 
assist at infopeople.org or by phone at 650-578-9685.