chinese programming, teen services & outreach @ the san diego county library presented by kathy...
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Chinese Programming, Teen Services & Outreach
@ the San Diego County LibraryPresented by
Kathy Jung & Laura Zuckerman
The San Diego County Library
•SDCL consists of 33 branches and 2 bookmobiles, serves over 1 million residents across a 4,000-square-mile county. •Conferred the national 2012 Library of the Year award by Library Journal and Gale (part of Cengage Learning)•Circulated over 10.9 million books, CDs, DVDs, and other material formats•Recorded 5.7 million visits to library branches•Hosted 28,983 library programs•SDCL's mission is to inform, educate, inspire, and entertain
Chinese Programming @ SDCL
• The growing numbers of the Chinese Population in San Diego County have created a demand for increased Chinese programming and
services.
• Chinese Programs and Services at SDCL include:
Chinese Programming @ SDCL
Increased Chinese Language Collection:•Print Books, eBooks, Picture Books and Chinese Story Time Kits
Chinese Programming @ SDCL
ESL & Citizenship Classes•ESL & Citizenship Classes sponsored by SDCL L.E.A.R.N Adult Literacy
•ESL Classes and Partnership with Laubach Literacy Council of San Diego
•Ongoing Recruitment of ESL/Literacy Tutors
•Consistency and flexibility are crucial to the success of any ESL/Adult Literacy Classes
Chinese Programming @ SDCL
Chinese Health & Wellness Programs
Chinese Programming @ SDCL
Seminars & Workshops in Chinese•Partnership with Chinese Association for Science and Technology,
San Diego Chapter•Identify professionals and experts willing to share their areas of expertise
•Implement programs of interest to local Chinese Community
•Seminars and workshops in Chinese: Land Investment in ChinaTrade between China and U.S.Mortgage Consolidation & Debt ReductionReal Estate investment and management
Chinese Programming @ SDCL
Chinese/English Bilingual Story Times
•Author visit: Oliver Chen
Chinese Programming @ SDCL
Chinese Celebrations & Cultural Programs•Mahjong
•Local Chinese Schools Music & Dance Performances
•Chinese Art Exhibitions
SDCL Annual Signature Event: Chinese New Year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCyDITFoax0#t=29
Teen Programming @ SDCL
Increasing Teen Participation in Library Programs•Consistent programming, Ex: Teen Thursdays at 4 pm
•Teen Advisory Group (TAG) meeting to discuss ideas for programs
•Having the latest technology: XBOX1, iPad
•FOOD: Providing snacks and refreshments
Teen Programming @ SDCL
Marketing•Word of mouth ! Making a connection with teens to get input and buy-in
•Service learners design monthly teen flyers so it appeals to their age group
•Presenting at school assemblies and partnering with teachers and counselors to make announcements to students
•Work with the school district to get flyers distributed at high schools
Outreach @ SDCL
Building strong partnerships with the local community and professional organizations
Q & A
Kathy Jung, MLIS
Teen Services Librarian
San Marcos Library
Laura Zuckerman, M.Ed., MLS
Branch Manager
Valley Center Library
www.sdcl.org