Course Information
| Session |
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| Credits | 1.5 CEUs or 15 PDHs |
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| Registration dates | We accept registrations through the first week of classes, unless enrollment is full, and unless the class was canceled before it started due to low enrollment. |
Teen Programming that Works
$250.00
Dates: September 6 - October 3Credits: 1.5 CEUs or 15 PDHs
Creating successful programs for teens involves more than coming up with a great activity. Effective teen programming starts with understanding the young people in your community and creating opportunities that reflect their interests, needs, and experiences. Whether you are a dedicated teen services librarian or serve teens as part of your job, this course will provide practical strategies for developing engaging, sustainable teen programming.
Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify teen interests, needs, and community factors that can inform relevant and responsive library programming.
- Design teen programs that align with available budgets, staffing, spaces, resources, and organizational capacity.
- Incorporate teen voice and participation into the development and implementation of library programs.
- Develop a mix of active and passive programming strategies that provide multiple opportunities for teens to engage with the library.
- Explore potential community partners and resources that can strengthen or expand teen programming opportunities.
Course Description
Creating successful programs for teens involves more than coming up with a great activity. Effective teen programming starts with understanding the young people in your community and creating opportunities that reflect their interests, needs, and experiences. Whether you are a dedicated teen services librarian or serve teens as part of your job, this course will provide practical strategies for developing engaging, sustainable teen programming.
Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify teen interests, needs, and community factors that can inform relevant and responsive library programming.
- Design teen programs that align with available budgets, staffing, spaces, resources, and organizational capacity.
- Incorporate teen voice and participation into the development and implementation of library programs.
- Develop a mix of active and passive programming strategies that provide multiple opportunities for teens to engage with the library.
- Explore potential community partners and resources that can strengthen or expand teen programming opportunities.
Tiffany Duck
Tiffany Duck is a consultant and owner of LitDext LLC, a literacy and information services company. She has thirteen years of experience as a public library manager in various types of library systems. As an Executive Team member, she built long-lasting relationships with community ambassadors and partners, and helped to develop spaces that reflected community needs. She facilitated many innovative and diverse initiatives that expanded the libraries’ reach into the community. Tiffany is an adjunct instructor in the Library and Information Science programs at UNCG and the University of Alabama.
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