millennials rising: programming and collections for the next generation of library users
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Presentation on the generational profiles of library patrons in their 20s and 30s. Includes information on the Oak Park Public Library's genre X book discussion group and programming ideas for patrons in their 20s and 30s.TRANSCRIPT
Millennials RisingProgramming and Collections for the Next Generation of Library
Users
Jennifer Czajka, Monica Harris, & Mandy McGee
Oak Park Public Library11.11.09
Pop Culture Touchstones: Gen Y
Median Gen Y graduated from high school in: 2001
top single: Hangin' By a Moment / Lifehouse
top movie: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
top television: Friends
Nostalgic for: Nintendo, Saved By the Bell, The New Kids on the Block
September 11th, 2001, debate over stem cell research reaches public consciousness
Pop Culture Touchstones: Gen X
When Gen X graduated from high school: 1988
top single: Faith by George Michael
top movie: Rain Man
top television: Roseanne
CDs outsell vinyl for the first time, Robert C McFarlane pleads guilty in Iran-Contra case, 98% of US households have at least one television set
"Gen Y has a new notion of privacy. The whole 'never trust anyone over 30' will turn into 'never trust anyone who doesn't have embarrassing stuff online' "
- Jerry Michalski, founder and president of Sociate
What does adult services mean in
your library?
Where Do They Go? What Do They Want? How Can We
Help?
-Linda Braun, YALSA BlogSunday, June 7th, 2009
The Disconnected
-Kathy Degyansky, Library Journal
July 15th, 2008
Identifying a Demographic
The Evolution of genre X
OPPL identifies a need for more 20s/30s programming
First step - an unusual take on the traditional library book discussion Second step - developing an online presence to promote our efforts
Meeting your audience where they're at
Books and Bars
Its All About the Book
Extending the book discussion online
Expanding OPPL's genre X Programming
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Lessons Learned
40 Ideas
for your own Twentiesand Thirties Programming
Resume Help &Entry-Level Job Fairs
Mock Interview Workshops
Financial Literacy Workshop
Health Care Support & Information
Intro to Wedding Planning
Buying Your First Home Workshop
Photoshop/Podcasting/E-Business Classes
Building a Blog
Be Your Own Boss / DIY Business
Interior Design for Small Spaces
Sustainability & Organic Gardening
Exploring Ink: History of Tattooing
Getting to Know Graffiti
Cooking Classes
Nutrition/Menu Planning/Smart Shopping
Get Crafty
Book Swap
NaNoWriMo MeetUp
"Real Life" Second Life MeetUp
Graphic Design Show n' Tell
Home Cure / Conquer Clutter MeetUp
Bring in an author they LOVE
Movie & TV Screenings
Spoken Word
Diary Reading
Speed Dating in the Stacks
Board Game Night
Prom / Dance Party in the Stacks
Live Band Karaoke
Sponsor a Scavenger Hunt
Host a Walking Tour of Your Community
Rock Band / Guitar Hero World Tour
Wiimbledon
Poker / Texas Hold 'Em Tournament
Bingo
Spelling Bee
Project Runway Style Sewing Competition
Top Chef Competition
Poster Design Contest
Bibs / Playlists Contest
Recommended Media
Contact Us
Mandy McGeeManager of Adult and Teen ServicesOak Park Public Library (708) [email protected]
Monica HarrisAssistant Manager of Adult and Teen ServicesOak Park Public Library
(708) 452- [email protected]
Jennifer CzajkaLibrary AssistantOak Park Public Library
(708) 452- [email protected]