The document discusses the importance of offering dedicated teen programs in libraries, emphasizing asset building, relationship creation, and empowerment. It outlines the preferences of teens for library services, including social activities, creative outlets, and opportunities for involvement. Additional tips on program funding, collection development, and community engagement for enhancing teen services are also provided.

1. OLA Annual Conference Serving Teens Preconference: Programming and Collections April Witteveen Teen Services Librarian Deschutes Public Library [email_address]

2. Why offer programs just for teens? Asset building Create relationships Explore new ideas Creative expression Constructive use of time Empowerment Support from non-parent/teacher adults http://www.search-institute.org/assets/

3. Why offer programs just for teens? It’s fun!!

4. What do teens want in a library program? A chance to show their expertise Animanga club, art shows A time to hang out with their friends Open gaming, drop-in programs A safe place to try something new Crafts, physical activities A way to make their mark Volunteering, other contributions to the library Jones, Patrick. Do it Right: best practices for serving young adults in school and public libraries. 2001.

5. What to expect from teen programs at your library: Noise and minor chaos Shyness Pride New friendships Curious parents and younger kids

6. Funding and supplying your teen programs Approach your library Friends May want to have those Assets handy Find community partners Movie/game stores, grocery stores, Boys and Girls Club, etc Explore your crap…err…craft room Teen-run fundraisers Last year’s OYEA! award winner raised $1k Create a budget proposal Won’t know until you ask!

7. Other tips If you’re running into obstacles, take a step back and re-evaluate Locate co-workers who may be interested in helping with teen programming Get your teens involved as much as possible Redmond’s COLTs, MCL’s Teen Councils Keep in close touch with area schools Don’t be afraid!

8. Ideas for Teen Programming RoseMary Honnold’s programming site Mid Hudson Library’s programming site YALSA’s professional development and wiki Teen services blogs Alternative Teen Services Pop Goes the Library Card Catalog of Creativity

9. CSLP summer reading manuals “ Teens @ the Library” book series published by Neal-Schuman Journals VOYA ( http://www.voya.com/ ) YALS School Library Journal ( http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/ ) Ideas for Teen Programming

10. Questions, thoughts, or discussion on teen programming?

11. Now, on to collections!

12. What’s in a teen collection? Popular series Core items Magazines Recreational non-fiction Graphic novels and manga Media Homework support Variety of reading levels Range of age-appropriateness

13. Funds are tight! Budget proposals Fundraising Contact publishers– sometimes they’ll send more than just ARCs (but ARCs are still a great way to keep in touch with teen lit, and make great giveaways!) Keep you eyes on the donation pile

14. How do you know what to buy? Professional journals Vendor catalogs and newsletters YALSA lists YALSA-bk listserv Book review websites teenreads.com readingrants.org Other libraries’ reading lists (easy to Google) Ask your teens!

15. Other tips Teens like shiny! Display new books face-out whenever possible Create themed book/media displays Local teen recommendations Booklists, booklists, booklists!

16. Questions, thoughts, or discussion on teen collections?