This document summarizes trends in young adult services and potential areas of collaboration between school and public libraries. It identifies that the young adult demographic aged 12-18 is platform agnostic, enjoys micromedia, and is social, competitive, and wired. Brain development in early and middle adolescence involves social/emotional and cognitive changes. Successful young adult programs involve teen input, local partnerships, and evaluation of outcomes. The document advocates for collaboration with schools, local organizations, and funders to better serve young adults.
Representatives from Baltimore's public schools, private schools, and Johns Hopkins University's Center for Talented Youth created a comprehensive directory called the Compass Directory to connect academically talented children, especially from low-income families, with local academic enrichment resources. The directory launched in September and lists organizations like chess clubs, debate leagues, and college prep programs that could help talented students excel. It aims to level the playing field of information for smart students in Baltimore and prevent them from dumbing themselves down due to lack of awareness of opportunities.
Recommendations for Education in the United StatesAidJonCar
The document discusses concerns about the direction of public education in the US. It argues that school choice may increase segregation and benefit private companies more than students. While some charter schools see test score gains, these may be due to longer days, selective admission, and high attrition of struggling students. The focus on competition and standardized testing has narrowed curricula and incentivized cheating. Overall, the document calls for strengthening public education's democratic values of equity and social cooperation over a competitive, profit-driven model.
Promoting dignity, pushing new conversations: Digital storytelling as a tool ...YTH
Join Camino PR and the University of Massachusetts Amherst for a workshop on using digital storytelling as a tool to empower young parents to speak up about their lived experiences--which can have a powerful impact for policy, combatting stigma, and creating a more positive narrative on young parents. We will share from the Hear Our Stories project, which worked with young parenting women to produce their own digital stories and a number of strategic partners across the U.S. to shift the conversation around teen pregnancy and parenting.
The document discusses marriage practices from an anthropological perspective. It examines the diversity of marriage definitions across cultures and explores practices like exogamy, incest taboos, bridewealth, polygyny, and polyandry. Theories for the origins of incest taboos are presented, including that they developed to promote alliance formation through exogamy. Marriage is analyzed as allocating different rights between partners and their kin groups. Divorce practices also vary significantly between societies.
Eradicate extreme hunger and poverty o'rourke AliciaORourke
The document discusses ways to eradicate extreme hunger and poverty through local and personal actions. Locally, communities can support those in need by donating spare clothes, blankets, food and time to help reduce homelessness. Personally, people can humanize the homeless by understanding that homelessness could happen to anyone due to a lack of social services. Voting for social services and defunding the police can help address the issues. Social media can raise awareness of these issues and help connect people with resources and support.
Wisconsin Representation And Access Disparitybradfordgs
This document discusses representation and access to expertise on statewide taskforces in Wisconsin. It finds that small, rural schools, especially those in lower-income areas, are often not represented on major taskforces and may lack access to certain types of expertise. When representation and access to expertise are examined more closely, it appears they are primarily present for schools in wealthier counties with low child poverty rates.
disAbility + human rights activist Eileen Feldman submits public comments on the Massachusetts 2013 draft, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing (AI). The Massachusetts 2013 draft is here: http://www.mass.gov/hed/docs/dhcd/hd/fair/draft2013analysis.pdf
The ABCs of LGBT: Learning Language & Inclusive Practices in Work with LGBT F...milfamln
This 60-minute webinar is part 1 of a 2-part series focusing on inclusive practices in working with LGBT youth and families. Part 1 will provide an introductory-type course focused on the language, terms, and background pertaining to the LGBT community, offering insight and guidance in working with this population. For full information about this session and to view the recording, visit https://learn.extension.org/events/3008
Representatives from Baltimore's public schools, private schools, and Johns Hopkins University's Center for Talented Youth created a comprehensive directory called the Compass Directory to connect academically talented children, especially from low-income families, with local academic enrichment resources. The directory launched in September and lists organizations like chess clubs, debate leagues, and college prep programs that could help talented students excel. It aims to level the playing field of information for smart students in Baltimore and prevent them from dumbing themselves down due to lack of awareness of opportunities.
Recommendations for Education in the United StatesAidJonCar
The document discusses concerns about the direction of public education in the US. It argues that school choice may increase segregation and benefit private companies more than students. While some charter schools see test score gains, these may be due to longer days, selective admission, and high attrition of struggling students. The focus on competition and standardized testing has narrowed curricula and incentivized cheating. Overall, the document calls for strengthening public education's democratic values of equity and social cooperation over a competitive, profit-driven model.
Promoting dignity, pushing new conversations: Digital storytelling as a tool ...YTH
Join Camino PR and the University of Massachusetts Amherst for a workshop on using digital storytelling as a tool to empower young parents to speak up about their lived experiences--which can have a powerful impact for policy, combatting stigma, and creating a more positive narrative on young parents. We will share from the Hear Our Stories project, which worked with young parenting women to produce their own digital stories and a number of strategic partners across the U.S. to shift the conversation around teen pregnancy and parenting.
The document discusses marriage practices from an anthropological perspective. It examines the diversity of marriage definitions across cultures and explores practices like exogamy, incest taboos, bridewealth, polygyny, and polyandry. Theories for the origins of incest taboos are presented, including that they developed to promote alliance formation through exogamy. Marriage is analyzed as allocating different rights between partners and their kin groups. Divorce practices also vary significantly between societies.
Eradicate extreme hunger and poverty o'rourke AliciaORourke
The document discusses ways to eradicate extreme hunger and poverty through local and personal actions. Locally, communities can support those in need by donating spare clothes, blankets, food and time to help reduce homelessness. Personally, people can humanize the homeless by understanding that homelessness could happen to anyone due to a lack of social services. Voting for social services and defunding the police can help address the issues. Social media can raise awareness of these issues and help connect people with resources and support.
Wisconsin Representation And Access Disparitybradfordgs
This document discusses representation and access to expertise on statewide taskforces in Wisconsin. It finds that small, rural schools, especially those in lower-income areas, are often not represented on major taskforces and may lack access to certain types of expertise. When representation and access to expertise are examined more closely, it appears they are primarily present for schools in wealthier counties with low child poverty rates.
disAbility + human rights activist Eileen Feldman submits public comments on the Massachusetts 2013 draft, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing (AI). The Massachusetts 2013 draft is here: http://www.mass.gov/hed/docs/dhcd/hd/fair/draft2013analysis.pdf
The ABCs of LGBT: Learning Language & Inclusive Practices in Work with LGBT F...milfamln
This 60-minute webinar is part 1 of a 2-part series focusing on inclusive practices in working with LGBT youth and families. Part 1 will provide an introductory-type course focused on the language, terms, and background pertaining to the LGBT community, offering insight and guidance in working with this population. For full information about this session and to view the recording, visit https://learn.extension.org/events/3008
The YOUmedia program began in 2006 as a collaboration between the Chicago Public Library and researchers studying how digital technologies influence learning in youth. Led by researcher Mimi Ito, the program is based on a "connected learning" approach where teens can explore interests through peer and mentor support. At the YOUmedia space in the Harold Washington Library, 350-500 teens visit weekly to engage in activities like making, gaming, and creative writing with support from staff. Studies found the program helped teens improve skills, awareness of opportunities, and relationships with adults.
Community influences on children's development are wide-ranging. The physical environment, social networks, organizations, agencies, and media/technology shape learning. Characteristics like location, culture, and resources impact influences. Relationships through Bronfenbrenner's ecological model illustrate how communities, schools, and families provide support. Teachers can build awareness of learning opportunities in the community and guide children's media experiences to support classroom learning.
Massar Life is a non-governmental, non-profit organization in Syria that provides non-formal, hands-on learning opportunities to Syrian youth through various channels. It aims to foster critical thinking, creativity, and a sense of citizenship among young Syrians so they can contribute positively to their communities and country. Massar began in 2005 and has reached over 350,000 youth directly and 400,000 indirectly through programs like a touring exhibition, regional learning centers, online content, and a discovery center being built in Damascus. It takes a long-term, partnership-based approach to promoting social and educational change one generation at a time.
The State of the World's Children: Children with Disabilities (Executive Summ...UNICEF Publications
The State of the World’s Children 2013: Children with Disabilities examines the barriers – from inaccessible buildings to dismissive attitudes, from invisibility in official statistics to vicious discrimination – that deprive children with disabilities of their rights and keep them from participating fully in society. The report also lays out some of the key elements of inclusive societies that respect and protect the rights of all children, regardless of disability, and progress in helping all children to flourish and make their contribution to the world.
Tunheim Partners' David Erickson's and Eliza Appert's presentation at the 2008 Minnesota Council on Nonprofits conference, Nonprofits & Government: Partnerships & Policies in a Time of Retrenchment on Millennials & Micropayments: Social Giving & ePhilanthropy.
In 2007 the Census Department reported that 300 counties in the country had become majorities of color. By the year 2040 the majority of the country will be non white. In some states like California, Latinos will be the outright majority. What are the opportunities and challenges this rapid demographic change present to strengthening of our democracy and ensuring shared economic prosperity? Led by PolicyLink Associate Director Rubén Lizardo this workshop gave BootCamp participants the opportunity share and discuss strategies for community building and leadership in neighborhoods and cities that are experiencing rapid demographic change.
Parkland Community Library - Today (Updated)Tracey Werner
This document discusses the value and impact of public libraries in Pennsylvania. It notes that Pennsylvania's 630 library outlets provide $5.50 in benefits for every $1 of tax support, and that the economic loss without libraries would be $1.34 billion annually. It then focuses specifically on the needs and limitations of the Parkland Community Library, which serves the second largest school district in Lehigh County but has the smallest library space and materials per capita. It outlines how the library's small size restricts services and access.
The document discusses challenges faced by public schools and the juvenile justice system, including overuse of punitive disciplinary policies that disproportionately impact minority students and feed the school-to-prison pipeline. It proposes that Technology-enhanced Restorative Justice (TeRJ) could help address these issues by providing an online platform to improve communication between all stakeholders and integrate restorative practices and e-learning tools to help rehabilitate at-risk youth. TeRJ aims to create a more equitable, effective and cost-efficient alternative to the current overburdened and discriminatory system.
Fifty Years of Boy Child Education in Kenya: A Paradigm Shiftinventionjournals
Discourses on gender parity over the last fifty years in Kenya have been focused on the girl child and women as victims of societal subjugation, perhaps a reaction to the philosophy of patriarchy. The fight to subvert patriarchy has seen numerous gender activist groups, human rights crusaders and others come forward to route for the right of the girl child to get education. For reasons that can be understood and perhaps considering that setups had always favoured boy children, little talk has over the years gone into the education of the latter. This has had implications. Recent researches are now revealing that in majority of the communities in Kenya, the boy child is beginning to lag behind the way the girl child was years back. Soon there may be a boy child crisis and a new gender gap between boys and girls. This paper explores the challenges facing boy child education suggesting an equitable approach to the provision of education for both girls and boys. Data was collected using interviews, questionnaires and observations of the boy child in the homes, school and community at large. Researches on the current trends in education were also consulted.
The document discusses the benefits and return on investment of public libraries in Pennsylvania. It notes that PA's 630 library outlets serving 12 million citizens provide $5.50 in benefits for every $1 of tax support. It then focuses specifically on the needs and limitations of the Parkland Community Library, the smallest library relative to population in Lehigh County. It is undersized and lacks adequate space, materials, parking, and accessibility compared to growth in the local population and needs of residents. The only option presented is to build a new, larger library facility.
The document outlines 5 processes to create a global youth network: 1) Create a worldwide online forum for youth to share resources like education, health, and money. 2) Form a youth bank with ambassadors from each country that meet regularly to discuss fundraising and charity. 3) Develop a youth exchange program for students to visit developing countries to share experiences. 4) Involve more youth in education, sports, and health planning to better participate and represent global views. 5) Have regular interactions between governments and youth to seek advice on developing youth programs.
The document discusses how e-Learning can help overcome social barriers to higher education, specifically gender barriers. It notes that traditional education presents significant barriers to women's access to learning opportunities. Distance education has the potential to overcome barriers for rural women by allowing flexible scheduling and learning from home, but must consider women's technology attitudes and learning styles. Research found that women perceived deeper learning in online courses compared to face-to-face, and appreciated the flexibility to learn on their own schedule at home. Developing gender-sensitive online materials and further research on how online learning impacts gender equity is needed.
The document summarizes the pre-launch processing steps for the space shuttle Discovery. The external tank arrives by barge and is lifted vertically in the VAB. The solid rocket boosters and engines are attached to the external tank. Then the shuttle is attached to the external tank in the VAB. Meanwhile, the payload is prepared in the Payload Preparation Room and then moved to the launch pad. Finally, the fully assembled shuttle and external tank are moved to the launch pad where the payload is inserted, making the shuttle ready for launch.
This document contains advertisements from Convenience, Inc promoting comfortable shoes. The ads suggest their shoes are suitable for after social events like going to bars, are easy to take off when desired, and will prevent suffering from uncomfortable conventional shoes. They imply the shoes are compactly designed, simple for women to use, and will remain comfortable compared to other shoe options.
Predators around the world are facing extinction rates hundreds to thousands of times higher since human introduction. The removal of top predators from ecosystems has disrupted the regulatory balance and decreased biodiversity. Without predators controlling prey populations, prey species multiply rapidly which overtaxes resources and decreases diversity within the prey community through the "Paine effect." Trophic cascades occur when changes in one part of the food chain impact other levels, and they demonstrate the importance of predators in maintaining ecosystem integrity.
A wiki is a website that allows users to collaboratively create, edit, and organize content. Ward Cunningham created the first wiki in 1994, called the WikiWikiWeb, inspired by the fast shuttle buses in Hawaii. Wikis use a simple markup language and allow anyone to easily edit pages to contribute or change content.
A wiki is a webpage that allows multiple users to collaboratively edit and create content immediately visible to all. Wikis are used to create collections of shared articles, documents, and materials. They have advantages like anyone can edit, changes are immediate, and many hands make light work, but also disadvantages like potential misinformation if not monitored and lack of authority of authors. Wikis work best when users feel ownership over the content and discourse remains respectful.
Este documento establece el proceso de evaluación para la verificación de títulos universitarios oficiales en España. Detalla las etapas del proceso, que incluyen la solicitud de verificación por parte de la universidad, la evaluación del plan de estudios por una comisión de expertos de ANECA, la posibilidad de que la universidad presente alegaciones, y la resolución final por parte del Consejo de Universidades. El objetivo es verificar que los planes de estudios cumplen los criterios y directrices establecidos a nivel nacional y europeo
The YOUmedia program began in 2006 as a collaboration between the Chicago Public Library and researchers studying how digital technologies influence learning in youth. Led by researcher Mimi Ito, the program is based on a "connected learning" approach where teens can explore interests through peer and mentor support. At the YOUmedia space in the Harold Washington Library, 350-500 teens visit weekly to engage in activities like making, gaming, and creative writing with support from staff. Studies found the program helped teens improve skills, awareness of opportunities, and relationships with adults.
Community influences on children's development are wide-ranging. The physical environment, social networks, organizations, agencies, and media/technology shape learning. Characteristics like location, culture, and resources impact influences. Relationships through Bronfenbrenner's ecological model illustrate how communities, schools, and families provide support. Teachers can build awareness of learning opportunities in the community and guide children's media experiences to support classroom learning.
Massar Life is a non-governmental, non-profit organization in Syria that provides non-formal, hands-on learning opportunities to Syrian youth through various channels. It aims to foster critical thinking, creativity, and a sense of citizenship among young Syrians so they can contribute positively to their communities and country. Massar began in 2005 and has reached over 350,000 youth directly and 400,000 indirectly through programs like a touring exhibition, regional learning centers, online content, and a discovery center being built in Damascus. It takes a long-term, partnership-based approach to promoting social and educational change one generation at a time.
The State of the World's Children: Children with Disabilities (Executive Summ...UNICEF Publications
The State of the World’s Children 2013: Children with Disabilities examines the barriers – from inaccessible buildings to dismissive attitudes, from invisibility in official statistics to vicious discrimination – that deprive children with disabilities of their rights and keep them from participating fully in society. The report also lays out some of the key elements of inclusive societies that respect and protect the rights of all children, regardless of disability, and progress in helping all children to flourish and make their contribution to the world.
Tunheim Partners' David Erickson's and Eliza Appert's presentation at the 2008 Minnesota Council on Nonprofits conference, Nonprofits & Government: Partnerships & Policies in a Time of Retrenchment on Millennials & Micropayments: Social Giving & ePhilanthropy.
In 2007 the Census Department reported that 300 counties in the country had become majorities of color. By the year 2040 the majority of the country will be non white. In some states like California, Latinos will be the outright majority. What are the opportunities and challenges this rapid demographic change present to strengthening of our democracy and ensuring shared economic prosperity? Led by PolicyLink Associate Director Rubén Lizardo this workshop gave BootCamp participants the opportunity share and discuss strategies for community building and leadership in neighborhoods and cities that are experiencing rapid demographic change.
Parkland Community Library - Today (Updated)Tracey Werner
This document discusses the value and impact of public libraries in Pennsylvania. It notes that Pennsylvania's 630 library outlets provide $5.50 in benefits for every $1 of tax support, and that the economic loss without libraries would be $1.34 billion annually. It then focuses specifically on the needs and limitations of the Parkland Community Library, which serves the second largest school district in Lehigh County but has the smallest library space and materials per capita. It outlines how the library's small size restricts services and access.
The document discusses challenges faced by public schools and the juvenile justice system, including overuse of punitive disciplinary policies that disproportionately impact minority students and feed the school-to-prison pipeline. It proposes that Technology-enhanced Restorative Justice (TeRJ) could help address these issues by providing an online platform to improve communication between all stakeholders and integrate restorative practices and e-learning tools to help rehabilitate at-risk youth. TeRJ aims to create a more equitable, effective and cost-efficient alternative to the current overburdened and discriminatory system.
Fifty Years of Boy Child Education in Kenya: A Paradigm Shiftinventionjournals
Discourses on gender parity over the last fifty years in Kenya have been focused on the girl child and women as victims of societal subjugation, perhaps a reaction to the philosophy of patriarchy. The fight to subvert patriarchy has seen numerous gender activist groups, human rights crusaders and others come forward to route for the right of the girl child to get education. For reasons that can be understood and perhaps considering that setups had always favoured boy children, little talk has over the years gone into the education of the latter. This has had implications. Recent researches are now revealing that in majority of the communities in Kenya, the boy child is beginning to lag behind the way the girl child was years back. Soon there may be a boy child crisis and a new gender gap between boys and girls. This paper explores the challenges facing boy child education suggesting an equitable approach to the provision of education for both girls and boys. Data was collected using interviews, questionnaires and observations of the boy child in the homes, school and community at large. Researches on the current trends in education were also consulted.
The document discusses the benefits and return on investment of public libraries in Pennsylvania. It notes that PA's 630 library outlets serving 12 million citizens provide $5.50 in benefits for every $1 of tax support. It then focuses specifically on the needs and limitations of the Parkland Community Library, the smallest library relative to population in Lehigh County. It is undersized and lacks adequate space, materials, parking, and accessibility compared to growth in the local population and needs of residents. The only option presented is to build a new, larger library facility.
The document outlines 5 processes to create a global youth network: 1) Create a worldwide online forum for youth to share resources like education, health, and money. 2) Form a youth bank with ambassadors from each country that meet regularly to discuss fundraising and charity. 3) Develop a youth exchange program for students to visit developing countries to share experiences. 4) Involve more youth in education, sports, and health planning to better participate and represent global views. 5) Have regular interactions between governments and youth to seek advice on developing youth programs.
The document discusses how e-Learning can help overcome social barriers to higher education, specifically gender barriers. It notes that traditional education presents significant barriers to women's access to learning opportunities. Distance education has the potential to overcome barriers for rural women by allowing flexible scheduling and learning from home, but must consider women's technology attitudes and learning styles. Research found that women perceived deeper learning in online courses compared to face-to-face, and appreciated the flexibility to learn on their own schedule at home. Developing gender-sensitive online materials and further research on how online learning impacts gender equity is needed.
The document summarizes the pre-launch processing steps for the space shuttle Discovery. The external tank arrives by barge and is lifted vertically in the VAB. The solid rocket boosters and engines are attached to the external tank. Then the shuttle is attached to the external tank in the VAB. Meanwhile, the payload is prepared in the Payload Preparation Room and then moved to the launch pad. Finally, the fully assembled shuttle and external tank are moved to the launch pad where the payload is inserted, making the shuttle ready for launch.
This document contains advertisements from Convenience, Inc promoting comfortable shoes. The ads suggest their shoes are suitable for after social events like going to bars, are easy to take off when desired, and will prevent suffering from uncomfortable conventional shoes. They imply the shoes are compactly designed, simple for women to use, and will remain comfortable compared to other shoe options.
Predators around the world are facing extinction rates hundreds to thousands of times higher since human introduction. The removal of top predators from ecosystems has disrupted the regulatory balance and decreased biodiversity. Without predators controlling prey populations, prey species multiply rapidly which overtaxes resources and decreases diversity within the prey community through the "Paine effect." Trophic cascades occur when changes in one part of the food chain impact other levels, and they demonstrate the importance of predators in maintaining ecosystem integrity.
A wiki is a website that allows users to collaboratively create, edit, and organize content. Ward Cunningham created the first wiki in 1994, called the WikiWikiWeb, inspired by the fast shuttle buses in Hawaii. Wikis use a simple markup language and allow anyone to easily edit pages to contribute or change content.
A wiki is a webpage that allows multiple users to collaboratively edit and create content immediately visible to all. Wikis are used to create collections of shared articles, documents, and materials. They have advantages like anyone can edit, changes are immediate, and many hands make light work, but also disadvantages like potential misinformation if not monitored and lack of authority of authors. Wikis work best when users feel ownership over the content and discourse remains respectful.
Este documento establece el proceso de evaluación para la verificación de títulos universitarios oficiales en España. Detalla las etapas del proceso, que incluyen la solicitud de verificación por parte de la universidad, la evaluación del plan de estudios por una comisión de expertos de ANECA, la posibilidad de que la universidad presente alegaciones, y la resolución final por parte del Consejo de Universidades. El objetivo es verificar que los planes de estudios cumplen los criterios y directrices establecidos a nivel nacional y europeo
This document summarizes Beth Gallaway's 2007 presentation on Web 2.0 library applications. It defines key concepts of Web 2.0 like its emphasis on user-generated content and harnessing collective intelligence. The presentation provides various examples of how libraries are using Web 2.0 technologies and platforms like social software, podcasting, tagging, and virtual worlds to engage users and share information in new ways.
The document provides advocacy strategies and talking points for the Washington Coalition for School Libraries and Information Technology. It outlines the current challenges facing school libraries, an approach focused on long-term funding and vision, and a framework for advocacy. It discusses effective data collection, grassroots mobilization, building relationships with decision-makers, and framing school libraries as essential 21st century learning spaces.
Standing Against the Online White Nationalist Movementkbesnoy
This document discusses the proliferation of white nationalist propaganda online and provides resources to help educators teach students how to critically evaluate online information and stand up to hate speech. It describes how white nationalists spread misinformation online to recruit young people and sow division. It provides three resources for educators - a toolkit from Western States Center on confronting white nationalism in schools, a guide called "Web Literacy for Student Fact-Checkers" that teaches skills for evaluating online claims, and a website called "Media Power Youth" that offers lessons on discriminating content and creating a positive digital footprint. The overall message is that educators must help students develop skills to critically analyze information online and counter white nationalist narratives, while still protecting free speech.
Library Services in the Grossmont Union High School Districtslmontgomery
A presentation about library services in the Grossmont Union High School District, given by district teacher-librarians as part of a two-day professional development workshop for district administrators on June 28, 2011.
The document provides advocacy strategies and talking points for supporting school libraries. It discusses framing the issue around 21st century skills, presenting data on library impacts, empowering stakeholders, and building relationships with decision makers. Effective tactics included personal stories, empathy, realistic asks, and recognizing libraries as fundamental rather than enhancements.
looks into the ways we can help lower the resource gaps in child education and make primary education accessible for all regardless of resources available
Detroit Youth Resource Alert Project (RAP) SummaryR. Lee Gordon
When a group of high school and college students were asked what 1 BIG thing they could do to empower other youth and young adults in Detroit, this was the answer!
PHP Marketing/PR Review discusses strategies to increase awareness of PHP including developing a new tagline and elevator pitch, creating a press kit, targeting media and professional organizations, highlighting key programs, and using online fundraising and social media platforms. The document provides examples of successful nonprofit marketing using social media and recommends attending nonprofit technology conferences.
This document provides an overview of several international case studies that use data for social good. It summarizes projects that have used data to:
1. Predict homelessness in New York City to allow for early intervention.
2. Analyze mentoring engagements to understand what makes them successful for an online mentoring program.
3. Cluster arts organizations to help them benchmark and improve based on peer analysis.
It then lists additional examples of using data for social good, such as helping fundraising campaigns succeed, measuring literacy through poetry, and prioritizing vacant property rehabilitation.
This document discusses social integration of people with disabilities in schools and communities. It notes that while steps have been taken to promote inclusion, more progress is still needed. Children with disabilities are still not receiving the same education as others. Canada ranks low compared to other countries in advocacy efforts by non-profits. Media has made efforts to include people with disabilities but progress remains slow. Overall, policies around the world are improving, but more changes are required to achieve equality.
This document provides a summary of a proposal to create an innovative digital platform called iGPS (Individualized Guides and Paths to Success) to help reimagine the foster youth system. The proposal notes that currently, foster youth often experience poor outcomes such as dropping out of high school, homelessness, or incarceration. The iGPS platform aims to empower foster youth by providing them with information, resources, and tools to help them set goals and make better decisions to achieve a more successful future. Key features of iGPS include records, mentoring, career exploration, and personal development tools. The proposal recommends that the Mayor endorse this platform to help change the narrative around foster youth and provide them additional support.
Developed as a part of the White House Summer Opportunities Project Initiative, this Action Toolkit is designed to share the key steps leaders can take this summer to increase access to high-quality summer learning, meals and jobs opportunities. Whether you are a city, nonprofit, school, business or philanthropic leader, you will find examples of how your peers across the country are finding innovative ways during the summer to expand access to learning, meals and jobs to more young people.
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The document summarizes the key discussions and presentations from a workshop called "The Boise Charrette" aimed at shaping 21st century learners. The workshop focused on how K-12 school libraries can better support student needs in the digital age. It covered topics like emerging technologies, redesigning library spaces, developing virtual learning portals, and cultivating relationships to advocate for library programs. The goal was to help libraries establish 12 elements of effective practice, including supporting student creativity, digital citizenship, and equitable access to information resources. Participants worked on challenges to design prototypes for an effective website, physical space, and use of emerging technologies to better prepare students for the future.
The document provides guidance on creating successful adult programs at public libraries. It discusses establishing goals for events that meet community needs, developing outcome measures to ensure events fit the community, and sharing successes. The agenda includes creating event goals, outcome measures, and discussing what types of events work best based on scanning the community and engaging residents. The document stresses measuring the value of events through outcomes and outputs like surveys. It provides examples of outcomes that show library programs' impacts on quality of life, personal goals, and economic well-being.
The document discusses volunteerism among baby boomers and how to engage them as volunteers. It notes that baby boomers are more educated, financially secure, and want to make an impact. While many boomers want to volunteer, there is a disconnect between their intent and actual participation because they do not find suitable opportunities. To attract and retain boomer volunteers, libraries should offer flexibility, a wide variety of impactful roles utilizing their skills and expertise, and clear expectations.
On October 27, 2014, the American Library Association hosted “$2.2 Billion Reasons to Pay Attention to WIOA,” an interactive webinar that explored ways that public and community college libraries can receive funding for employment skills training and job search assistance from the recently-passed Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The no-cost webinar included speakers from the U.S. Departments of Education and Labor
This document discusses the importance of early childhood investments for building a strong workforce and economy. It summarizes evidence that:
- Many US students lack proficiency in core subjects and skills needed for jobs. Early childhood programs can help address this by laying the foundation for skills development from a young age.
- High-quality early education like pre-K has been shown to improve early literacy and math skills, and decrease special education needs and grade repetition, yielding long-term benefits.
- Investments in early childhood programs have been found to provide high economic returns through increased skills and productivity, with some programs yielding over $10 in returns for every $1 spent.
Building information base to support youth tutor/mentor programs throughout a...Daniel Bassill
The Tutor/Mentor Connection (T/MC) was created in Chicago in 1993 to collect and share information that others could use to help make volunteer-based k-12 tutor, mentor and learning programs available in all high poverty areas of Chicago during the non-school hours.
The Tutor/Mentor Institute, LLC was created in 2011 to continue the T/MC's work.
This presentation focuses on the information collection and sharing part of the strategy and how others need to be involved.
As you view this ask "is something like this available in my city?" If the answer is "no", consider duplicating it.
The Grafton Public Library Planning and Building Committee provided an update on plans to expand and renovate the library. They presented a conceptual design that is 14% smaller than a previous 2011 plan. To receive a state grant, the new library must house 85,000 items, seat 100 people and provide parking. Committee projections show rising library use and a need for more public computers and a meeting room. The proposed expansion would cost $16.6 million total but the town's cost would be $10 million after a $6.6 million state grant. The committee argued this is the best option financially and for the community's library needs.
1) The document discusses how to address disruptive and dangerous behaviors in public libraries, differentiating between behaviors that are disruptive versus dangerous and providing examples.
2) It explores possible reasons for problematic behaviors, such as biological and psychological factors, and how to set boundaries and consequences for unacceptable behaviors.
3) The document provides tips for librarians on how to correct behaviors respectfully while maintaining excellent customer service and cultivating positive relationships with patrons.
Picture Perfect presentation - MA Library Snapshot Day 2011Beth Gallaway
Library Snapshot Day collected data from 221 participating libraries in Massachusetts. The data showed that on the day surveyed, the libraries had a total circulation of 95,474 items, assisted with 8,454 reference questions, handled 4,429 interlibrary loan requests, welcomed 53,821 visitors, hosted 6,527 attendees at programs, gave 617 classes/tours, and had 874 meetings take place in their spaces. The majority of activity occurred at public libraries.
Picture Perfect: 2011 MA Library Snapshot DayBeth Gallaway
The document provides statistics from Library Snapshot Day on May 9, 2011. 221 participating libraries across Massachusetts reported data, though not all provided answers to every question. Key stats include: 95,474 total circulation, with most coming from public libraries; 8,454 total reference questions, with most in public libraries; 4,429 total interlibrary loan requests; 53,821 total library visits, with most in public libraries; and 14,240 total computer users, once again with most in public libraries.
The document discusses strategies for libraries to cultivate lifelong teen patrons. It outlines disruptive versus dangerous behaviors and explains teen development influences. The presenter recommends positive engagement with teens, clear behavior policies, and providing dedicated teen spaces in the library. Teens will be more likely to continue using the library if they feel respected and have opportunities for meaningful participation.
The document discusses key aspects of developing a children's collection for a library. It identifies questions to consider when creating a collection development policy, such as the intended audience and formats to be included. The document provides examples of sample policies and outlines criteria for selecting fiction and non-fiction materials for children. It also reviews methods for regularly evaluating and weeding older materials from the collection.
The document discusses key topics in developing a young adult collection for a library, including creating a collection development policy, selecting materials in various formats and genres, assessing materials for quality and appeal to young adults, budgeting for the collection, and maintaining the collection through weeding. It provides examples of selection resources, criteria for evaluating different material types, and methods for keeping the collection current and appealing to its target audience.
This document appears to be a presentation about cultivating teen library users. It discusses teen behaviors in libraries, how to set boundaries and correct behaviors, and tips for librarians on excellent customer service, reference, and reader's advisory skills. The presentation emphasizes building relationships with teens and giving them opportunities for meaningful participation.
This document discusses various aspects of Web 2.0 including social networking sites like Facebook, podcasting tools like Audacity, and programming platforms like Scratch. It provides information on customizing privacy settings and safety tips for Facebook, describes several podcasts and podcasting resources including Podomatic, and highlights projects created using Scratch that involve stories and games. The document concludes by predicting future technologies like handheld computers, cloud computing, and digital learning.
Web 2.wh0a! Part I: Wordle, Face Your Manga, MeeboBeth Gallaway
This document discusses various web 2.0 technologies that are popular among millennials such as wordle, face your manga, and meebo. It provides examples of how libraries can use these tools such as having patrons create wordle art or avatars and using meebo for virtual author visits. The document also discusses developmental assets and ideas for brainstorming ways to incorporate these technologies into library programs and services.
This document provides information on social networking sites like Facebook, including tips for safe usage. It discusses features of sites like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. It also covers topics like cyberbullying, online privacy and safety tips for teens. Recommendations are given for creating secure usernames and passwords. The document aims to help demystify social media and networking sites while promoting their safe and responsible use.
The document discusses lessons learned from a game design workshop. It recommends talking to IT staff in advance, bringing backup equipment, being flexible, offering low-tech activities, and remaining calm if technical issues arise. Contact information and additional resources are provided for Beth Gallaway of Information Goddess Consulting.
This document outlines the structure and content of an online course titled "Learning 2.0" that uses various social media tools. It includes an overview of the weekly topics which involve objectives, evaluations, readings, exercises and discussions. The course utilizes tools like Facebook, blogs, tags, RSS feeds, Twitter, wikis and podcasting. It also provides help resources and notes that content is archived on other sites. The document concludes by thanking the presenter and providing their contact information.
Teen Library (Mis) Behavior 101, or, Beasts in the Fair GardenBeth Gallaway
This document provides information and strategies for librarians to effectively work with teen patrons. It discusses disruptive and dangerous teen behaviors, influences on teen behavior like brain development, and tips for librarians like setting boundaries, correcting behavior issues, and cultivating relationships to turn teens into "raving fans." The goal is to create an environment where teens feel welcome while maintaining order and safety.
Beth Gallaway presented on bringing gaming to libraries. She discussed how gaming can promote literacy in various formats including print, visual, media, science, technology, programming, and information and communication technology. Playing video games can help develop skills like problem solving. Gallaway provided examples of libraries hosting gaming events and maintaining gaming collections. She offered best practices for gaming programs and collections including choosing appealing titles, marketing programs effectively, implementing them safely, and evaluating their success.
This document provides an overview of literacy and readers' advisory. It defines print literacy and 21st century literacy. It discusses multiple intelligences and developmental milestones for children ages 6-11. Tips are provided for readers' advisory practice, including asking about media interests instead of directly about books. Examples are given for providing recommendations in the genres of fantasy, mystery, and realistic fiction.
This document summarizes a presentation about gaming at libraries. It discusses how gaming can promote 21st century literacy skills and how libraries can implement gaming programs. Examples are provided of successful gaming programs at various libraries, including video game tournaments, board game clubs, and using games to teach information literacy skills. Research that shows the educational benefits of gaming is also summarized. The document concludes by providing tips for libraries to implement their own gaming programs.
RA: Contemporary Realistic Fiction for Middle Grade ReadersBeth Gallaway
The document provides an overview of contemporary realistic fiction for children, including defining characteristics, common themes and motifs, and examples of benchmark and popular books. It discusses evaluating realistic fiction based on plot, characters, themes and other elements. The document also offers tips for reference interviews to help readers find books they will enjoy within the realistic fiction genre.
This document summarizes trends in young adult services and potential areas of collaboration between school and public libraries. It identifies that the young adult demographic aged 12-18 is platform agnostic, enjoys micromedia, and is social, competitive, and wired. Brain development in early and middle adolescence involves social/emotional and cognitive changes. The document recommends starting collaborations locally with teen advisory groups, schools, colleges, government, and justice systems. It provides examples of potential partners including non-profits, for-profit companies, and ways to get support through state and federal programs.
The document discusses using Twitter in libraries. It defines Twitter and microblogging, provides tips for setting up and using a Twitter account, and suggests best practices for tweeting. The document also lists example library Twitter accounts and organizations, and recommends six topics for libraries to tweet about, such as events, links to resources, and answering questions. It emphasizes using Twitter to share information and engage with patrons.
Main Java[All of the Base Concepts}.docxadhitya5119
This is part 1 of my Java Learning Journey. This Contains Custom methods, classes, constructors, packages, multithreading , try- catch block, finally block and more.
Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdfTechSoup
"Learn about all the ways Walmart supports nonprofit organizations.
You will hear from Liz Willett, the Head of Nonprofits, and hear about what Walmart is doing to help nonprofits, including Walmart Business and Spark Good. Walmart Business+ is a new offer for nonprofits that offers discounts and also streamlines nonprofits order and expense tracking, saving time and money.
The webinar may also give some examples on how nonprofits can best leverage Walmart Business+.
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Walmart Business + (https://business.walmart.com/plus) is a new shopping experience for nonprofits, schools, and local business customers that connects an exclusive online shopping experience to stores. Benefits include free delivery and shipping, a 'Spend Analytics” feature, special discounts, deals and tax-exempt shopping.
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Spark Good (walmart.com/sparkgood) is a charitable platform that enables nonprofits to receive donations directly from customers and associates.
Answers about how you can do more with Walmart!"
A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
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Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit InnovationTechSoup
In this webinar, participants learned how to utilize Generative AI to streamline operations and elevate member engagement. Amazon Web Service experts provided a customer specific use cases and dived into low/no-code tools that are quick and easy to deploy through Amazon Web Service (AWS.)
How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17Celine George
An import error occurs when a program fails to import a module or library, disrupting its execution. In languages like Python, this issue arises when the specified module cannot be found or accessed, hindering the program's functionality. Resolving import errors is crucial for maintaining smooth software operation and uninterrupted development processes.
This presentation includes basic of PCOS their pathology and treatment and also Ayurveda correlation of PCOS and Ayurvedic line of treatment mentioned in classics.
1. Presented by Beth Gallaway on behalf of YALSA for ALA Virtual Conference July 2010 Yes We Can: Collaboration in a Changing World of Services and Information
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Born with a chip? Trophy kids Direct Smarter Healthier More liberal More conservative Well-balanced (multiculturally and globally aware) (patriotic and spiritual) 97% play video games 90% own a home computer 85% spend at least an hour a day online 75% have a TV in their room 75% have a cell phone 57% are content creators With generation Z we're seeing much more of a return to traditional values. One of them is loyalty and a more conservative values system."
Consume media in any format, if they love a franchise Move seamlessly from format to format
Teens don’t buy albums – they buy songs. 75% of American Teens own a cell phone. Text messaging has become the primary way that teens reach their friends, surpassing face-to-face contact, email, instant messaging and voice calling as the go-to daily communication tool for this age group. Half of teens send 50 or more text messages a day, or 1,500 texts a month, and one in three send more than 100 texts a day, or more than 3,000 texts a month Source: Pew Internet & American Life
97% of teens play games online 32% of households own a handheld gaming device From John Beck & Mitchell Wade’s Book Got Game, which compared characteristics identified by gamer and boomer generation workers
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Early adolescence is a time of many physical, mental, emotional, and social changes. Hormones change as puberty begins. Boys grow facial and pubic hair and their voices deepen. Girls grow pubic hair and breasts, and start menstruating. They might be worried about these changes and how they are looked at by others. This will also be a time when your teenager might face peer pressure to use alcohol, tobacco products, and drugs, and to have sex. Other challenges can be eating disorders, depression, and family problems. At this age, teens make more of their own choices about friends, sports, studying, and school. They become more independent, with their own personality and interests. Emotional /Social Changes More concern about body image, looks, and clothes. Focus on self, going back and forth between high expectations and lack of confidence. Moodiness More interest in and influence by peer group. Less affection shown toward parents. May sometimes seem rude or short-tempered. Anxiety from more challenging school work. Eating problems sometimes start at this age. For information on healthy eating and exercise for children and teenagers, visit http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/. Mental/Cognitive Changes More ability for complex thought. Better able to express feelings through talking. A stronger sense of right and wrong. Many teens sometimes feel sad or depressed.
Middle adolescence is a time of physical, mental, cognitive, and sexual changes for your teenager. Most girls will be physically mature by now, and most will have completed puberty. Boys might still be maturing physically during this time. Your teenager might have concerns about her body size, shape, or weight. Eating disorders can also be common, especially among females. During this phase of development, your teenager is developing his unique personality and opinions. Peer relationships are still important, yet your teenager will have other interests as he develops a more clear sense of identity. Middle adolescence is also an important time to prepare for more independence and responsibility; many teenagers start working, and many will be leaving home soon after high school.
Dr. Robert Epstein, argues that teen turmoil is often absent in other cultures around the world, and that historically, teens have not acted out the way they do today. In his book, The Case Against Adolescence: Rediscovering the Adult in Every Teen (Quill Driver Books, 2007), he dismisses the idea that teens have a brain that causes them to be irresponsible and incompetent. Instead, he blames several elements of today’s society for influencing negative teen behaviors He calls socialization the “process by which we learn to be part of a community,” (Note A) and notes that if we want teens to learn how to behave in polite society, we need to integrate them into society, not isolate them into middle and high schools where they mostly interact with their peers. He suggests that instead of assigning age limits to coming of age milestones living getting a driver’s license, owning property and voting, we set up a competency based system based on rewards for proven mastery: teaching teens to be responsible and demonstrate ability to understand consequences of actions by putting them in situations where they have to practice it and learn from their mistakes. Epstein encourages adults to stop infantilizing teenagers and instead empower them
Dr. Robert Epstein, argues that teen turmoil is often absent in other cultures around the world, and that historically, teens have not acted out the way they do today. In his book, The Case Against Adolescence: Rediscovering the Adult in Every Teen (Quill Driver Books, 2007), he dismisses the idea that teens have a brain that causes them to be irresponsible and incompetent. Instead, he blames several elements of today’s society for influencing negative teen behaviors He calls socialization the “process by which we learn to be part of a community,” (Note A) and notes that if we want teens to learn how to behave in polite society, we need to integrate them into society, not isolate them into middle and high schools where they mostly interact with their peers. He suggests that instead of assigning age limits to coming of age milestones living getting a driver’s license, owning property and voting, we set up a competency based system based on rewards for proven mastery: teaching teens to be responsible and demonstrate ability to understand consequences of actions by putting them in situations where they have to practice it and learn from their mistakes. Epstein encourages adults to stop infantilizing teenagers and instead empower them
Sociologist Roger Hart wrote a book called Children's Participation: The Theory And Practice Of Involving Young Citizens In Community Development And Environmental Care for UNICEF in 1997. This groundbreaking work put the work of young people and adult allies around the world in the context of a global movement for participation, offering needed guidance and criticism of many efforts. The "Ladder of Children's Participation," also called the "Ladder of Youth Participation," is one of many significant tools from the book.
PIMA county teens volunteer specifically to be library advocates! Teen library advocates go out and talk to other teens in the Tucson schools about what the library and the librarians have to offer. Advocates make five presentations to other kids at school, friends, clubs or religious groups, after a 2 hour training session. When you're done, we'll pay you $100 and you'll get to celebrate during the all-night sleepover at Main. Teens: "It felt great.” Teachers : "The class was engaged and asked many questions after the presentation."
Mt Wachusett CC Addresses College Readiness daylong conference with150 people registered Gateway students come and visit us ... 2/3 day tag team with faculty Area high schools use our collection - encourage teachers to send students Dual enrollment/honors classes
Attend Orientation, then take 3 courses in topics like teen courts, elections, library, health services, human services, animal care & control, or the library; provide 10 hours of service, and participate in the summer reading program.
Young Adult Book Club Gathers in Unusual Location A cooperative effort between the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) and the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County (PLCMC) supports the biweekly meeting of the Freedom Reads Book Club. This reading group is composed of young adult males, ages 16 & 17, housed at Jail North. Their reasons for being in jail are varied but not relevant to participation. The only requirement is an interest in reading. Until recently, the group met at 8:30 on Wednesday mornings. Most adults would not voluntarily arise and attend a book club meeting at 8:30 a.m. But these young men did and continue to attend on Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m. In addition to reading, activities are planned that replicate opportunities available at ImaginOn. Club members created puppets and produced a puppet show using folk tales such as the Three Billy Goats Gruff. Four members registered for the summer reading program at PLCMC. They maintained a log of their reading that was recorded by MCSO librarian, Margo Fesperman, on the PLCMC website. Several won prizes at the 10, 20 and 30-hour levels. Like most book clubs, this group reads a book and discusses the plot, characters and appeal during the meeting. Kelly Czarnecki, Teen librarian from ImaginOn, clearly understands the nature of teenage behavior. The library standard of "Casual but not Chaotic" provides an atmosphere that encourages self expression and exploration of ideas. "We want the teens to feel comfortable coming to the public library once they reenter the community", Czarnecki concluded. Although the club was formed in January 2006, it has reached several milestones already. It was selected as a GreatStories CLUB by the American Library Association and received an award of 10 copies each of 3 popular young adult titles. GreatStories CLUBs are an ALA project aimed at "Connecting Libraries, Underserved Teens and Books." The group was also featured at the Diversity Fair during the ALA convention in New Orleans in June. Reading is not limited to the book club members. Approximately 75% of all youthful offenders at Jail North request to come to the library and nonfiction books are as popular as fiction. During a recent month, 73 kids checked out 370 books. Because these young men are such avid readers, the partnership between PLCMC and MCSO is invaluable. However, extra support is always needed. Neither library has endless resources. MCSO Library has a special fund for monetary donations that are tax deductible. Liquid funds help us procure designated titles that are specifically needed for the young adult collection, Fesperman said. Another avenue of support is the Adopt a Book Club program. Eight to ten copies of a book are needed for each session of the club so everyone can read the book simultaneously. Interested persons or groups can purchase copies of an upcoming title and donate them to the book club. #
In MA, regional staff procure discounted admission for local venues, mostly museums, that promote the history of the commonwealth. Library staff may even go off site to locations to do an event as a form of advocacy and outreach – all about doing more with less
Contact the offices of your Senators and Representative urging them to support dedicated funding Improving Literacy Through School Libraries to help ensure that teens have access to resources to master key literacy and information skills. Give examples of how school librarians in your community have made a positive impact on students. If the fund gets combined with other literacy grant programs, libraries will lose a critical funding source.
Contact the offices of your members of Congress urging them to support funding for LSTA in FY 11 at the $300 million level so libraries can provide programs to patrons, such as job training, mentoring & homework help. Give examples of how LSTA funds have helped your library meet the needs of your community members.
Contact the offices of your members of Congress urging them to support funding for school libraries as outlined above. Give examples of how school librarians in your community have made a positive impact on student
HASTAC and the MacArthur Foundation are excited to launch the third year of the Digital Media and Learning Competition. Today, young people are learning, socializing, and participating in civic life in dramatic new ways and assessing information in ways never before imagined. They are reimagining learning on a daily basis and are engaged in what is called "participatory learning." The 2010 Digital Media and Learning Competition challenges designers, entrepreneurs, practitioners, researchers, and young people to put participatory learning to work on behalf of science, technology, engineering, math and their social contexts in the 21st century.
Launched in 1989 and an independent non-profit organization since 1993, Global Kids’ mission is to educate and inspire urban youth to become successful students, global citizens and community leaders by engaging them in academically rigorous, socially dynamic, content-rich learning experiences. Since its inception in 1989, Global Kids has been committed to meeting the needs of marginalized youth in under-resourced schools and neighborhoods of New York City. Through leadership development, academic enrichment and digital media programs, Global Kids uses interactive, experiential methods to educate youth about critical international and public policy issues, and inspire them to take action. In 2008-2009, Global Kids reached over 16,000 youth and educators face-to-face through our flagship Power of Citizenry program, and hundreds of thousands more through our Online Leadership Program. Despite multiple barriers to success, over 95% of the high school seniors in our leadership programs graduated from high school in 2009, and close to 90% went on to college, many receiving financial support and scholarships because of experiences gained through Global Kids.
(International City/County Management Association) ICMA Public Library Innovation Grants In 2009 ICMA awarded nine Public Library Innovation Grants totaling $500,000. The grants, made possible by ICMA’s partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, support projects developed by local governments that utilize their public libraries in addressing local needs and providing new services with lasting benefits to their communities. The ICMA Public Library Innovation Grant program leverages the potential of public libraries to deliver services in such nontraditional areas as technology, public safety, economic development, health, immigration, civic engagement, and sustainability. Recognizing the importance of the manager-librarian relationship to create and sustain change, the grants are anchored by a partnership between the office of the chief administrative officer (city, town, and county managers) and the public library. The recipients of the ICMA Public Innovation Library Grants are: Buena Vista, Virgina: Training and Call Center This computer training and call center provides free basic training in PC usage, individualized assistance for PC users, and advanced training in the skills needed for an individual to become an effective incoming call center representative. Any resident of the Rockbridge Regional Library service area is eligible for either basic or advanced training. The city of Buena Vista is actively marketing the call center to corporations seeking cost-effective call center services staffed by pre-trained individuals. Contracts with these corporations will provide jobs in the Buena Vista-Lexington-Rockbridge County region and ongoing operating income for the center. The supply of trained employees will also encourage businesses to establish their own permanent call center operations in the area. Dallas, Texas: Every Child Ready to Read @ Dallas Expansion The Dallas Public Library has expanded its existing parenting program. City employees who are responsible for children are being trained and recruited as trainers to teach the "Every Child Ready to Read @ Dallas" program, volunteering on work time. The program is being promoted to the public at birth certificate waiting areas, clinic waiting rooms, and schools. A DVD of the parenting program is being developed for airing in clinic waiting rooms, at the Mexican Consulate or anywhere that large groups of parents of young children congregate. Click here to visit the program's Web site. Fairfax County, Virginia: Changing Lives through Literature Literature or lock-up. Fairfax County juvenile offenders now have an alternative to formal court action that uses the power of literature to transform lives through reading and group discussion. Literature and discussions are effective, proven tools for reducing recidivism at minimum cost. During the process, offenders develop better verbal and listening skills, undergo self-reflection, and learn how to become better citizens. Fairfax County is building a broader and stronger network to sustain and expand this program and promote public libraries as important tools in stemming criminal recidivism. Fayetteville, Arkansas: Solar Test-Bed Library Project This project is a partnership between the library, city, the University of Arkansas, the Arkansas Energy Office, the American Electric Power, the National Center for Reliable Electric Power Transmission, and the Arkansas Power Electronics International. The partnership will design, install, and operate a solar-generated energy system that will support a real-world test environment for solar-energy products created within the local economy. This project will position the library as the city's incubator for local solar business development and stimulate Fayetteville's fledgling green businesses, as well as promote citizen interest in adopting solar technologies. Building upon the library's U.S. Green Building Council's LEED-Silver certification, the solar energy system will create electricity, thus reducing the city’s utility use and carbon footprint. Updates on the program can be found at www.fplsolar.org . Georgetown, South Carolina: The Hurricane Project Georgetown County, South Carolina, is marking Hurricane Hugo, which slammed into the rural coastal area with 135-mph winds and a 20-foot storm surge on September 22, 1989. The results were devastating. The Public Library Innovation grant is enabling Georgetown County to revisit and learn lessons from this awful experience by facilitating an 18-month collaboration between the public library and the emergency management department to raise citizen awareness of related public-library and public-safety resources. Efforts include public lectures, informational materials, announcements, but also inventive approaches like video-game simulations, Web 2.0 communication techniques, oral-history video interviews, digital storytelling, and the creation of a digital collection of historic hurricane views. View the PSA's created by the program at http://www.youtube.com/user/heathergeohurricane . Iowa City, Iowa: ECO Iowa City The Iowa City Public Library and the Iowa City Public Works Department have partnered to enhance the quality of life for residents by improving the environmental sustainability of our community. The library has expanded its role as a community information center to educate and engage citizenry on the benefits of urban storm water management, urban composting, local food, energy conservation, and smart waste disposal. Utilizing books, online databases, and other library resources, including the Web site and cable television channel, the library and public works department are offering workshops and other hands-on programs in conjunction with many community partners to encourage Iowa Citians to create rain gardens, weatherproof their homes and businesses, and take other actions aimed at increasing the sustainability of our GREEN earth. For more information, visit http://www.icpl.org/eco-iowa-city . Miami, Oklahoma: Miami Native American Language, Culture, Health Education/Empowerment Center The Miami Public Library and the city of Miami are building on existing, ongoing tribal initiatives and have partnered with Native American tribes including the Miami Tribe, the Ottawa Tribe, the Peoria Tribe, the Modoc Tribe, the Shawnee Tribe, and the Seneca-Cayuga Tribe. The library is providing reference and training opportunities in Native American language, art, and history, and will provide a way to better link local tribes with their affiliate universities in other states. The newly created center is also providing Internet training opportunities and economic development seminars on such topics as how to start a business. All residents are invited to attend and participate in the center's programs. Pendleton, Oregon: Wired for Safety The Wired for Safety project will ride the crest of increased teen energy in the library and throughout the community. Using a mix of technology (a city-wide wireless network and other enhancements) and expanded services (programs for teens and community safety involvement programs), the project will partner the strength and security of local law enforcement with the empowering culture of the public library to create an environment for accessing information that is comfortable and welcoming for a diverse demographic mix of citizens. The project will pool both human and financial resources from the city of Pendleton police department, public library, facilities department, and additional grant funds to achieve the goals of this project. Visit the library's homepage for more information. Santa Ana, California: Connect!/Conectate!: Connecting Yourself with Your Future—Conectate con Tu Futuro! This project is providing programs for at-risk teens that will help them grow into successful and productive adults. Programs include preparatory workshops for college entrance, job application and research, as well as classes in graphic design, math, and English. These and other programs will provide opportunities for teens to enhance their academic and life skills, assist in teaching limited English speaking adults, mentor younger children, and develop faith in themselves and in their futures.
The Barnes & Noble Community Relations Program supports pre-K-12 schools and not-for-profit arts and literacy organizations. Fundraising opportunities at the local level include in-store bookfairs and holiday gift-wrapping. Programs are set up at the store level, and inquiries should be directed to the store manager or community relations manager. In addition, we offer a limited number of sponsorships and donations to organizations that meet our mission. Opportunities must be located in the community or communities in which we operate, and serve the greater good of the local community or region. We seek partnerships that offer in-store events, visibility, and reach a wide audience. For donations and sponsorships, submit your proposal to the community relations manager or store manager at your local Barnes & Noble store. Use our Store/Event Locator to find the store nearest you. The proposal will be reviewed to see if it meets our criteria, and a limited number of proposals will be forwarded to the district manager and regional community relations manager for approval.
RuneScape is a massively multiplayer online role playing game, set in a medieval fantasy style world. It’s fairly easy to master, it’s a long and deep game, and there are lots of ways to play (focus on chat, focus on quests, focus on leveling, focus on crafting, focus on making money). It’s popular with teens at a lot of libraries across the country, and unpopular with librarians because of its heavy use of chat, bandwith-hog nature, and the “undesirable” behavior that is actually common to the age group (socializing, talking about the game, hopping out of chairs to see other players’ screens and offer assistance).Some librarians ban RuneScape. Others fully embrace it and develop programs, contests and discussion groups around RuneScape. Not comfortable with Runescape? Organize a mini-LAN party around Maple Story, Gaia, Teen Second Life, or Small Worlds.
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Your mission statement doesn’t say “except for teens.” YA Services generate lots of bang for your buck. There are standards for public library service to young adults to be met To fulfill library roles: lifelong learning, community center, etc. YALSA advocates youth services/youth participation. There may not be any other place in the community for them. Teens give back. To foster a love of reading. To build developmental assets. It’s fun!
Stand on the shoulders of YALSA – use the frameworks If there are not statewide standards, form a committee to write them! Tell your story Keep statistics Get testimonials Demonstrate that you are the teen expert Finding allies Get involved in the community Get involved in the profession Develop a strategic plan for YA service