the future of library services for & with teens: a call to action
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This presentation provides an overview of YALSA's 2014 report "The Future of Library Services for & with Teens: a Call to Action.TRANSCRIPT
THE FUTURE OF LIBRARY SERVICES FOR & WITH TEENS
Changing to better meet teens’ needs
Beth Yoke, @yalsa_director
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What We’ll Cover Today
Overview of the “Future of Library Services for & with Teens: a Call to Action” report
Implications for libraries
Getting started with change
Discussion, Q&A
The Issues Highlighted in the Report Teens make up a significant portion of
library users Library services and resources for teens
are in jeopardy The demographics of teens has changed
significantly Technology continues to have a large
impact on communication, teaching and learning
Teens are entering the workforce without critical skills
What Teens Need from Libraries
Bridge the digital and knowledge divides
Leverage teens’ motivation to learn
Provide workforce development training
Serve as the connector between teens and other community agencies
I feel a change comin’ on
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“There is nothing so stable as change.” - Bob Dylan
Impact on Libraries
Audience Collections Staffing Space Youth Participation Outreach Policy Professional
Development Programming
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Wanna be startin’ somethin’
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Getting Started with Change
Work with colleagues to determine what change(s) is needed
Prioritize Plan Experiment/
implement Evaluate & re-tool
Create a learning plan
Build a personal learning network
Join the larger conversation
Change at Work Personal Change
Celebrate accomplishments!
Ideas, Comments, Questions
Any ah-ha moments?
Any comments or ideas to share?
What would you like to know in more detail?
What ideas or skills did you learn today that you’ll apply in your job or bring back to your institution for further conversation?
Thank you for participating!
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Selected Resources
The Future of Library Services for & with Teens: a Call to Action, www.ala.org/yaforum/project-report
4 Ways to Surf the Wave of Change, http://ow.ly/tXfiL
6 Must Have Skills for Leading in the Middle, http://ow.ly/tXgRx
http://ow.ly/q6xPA
[email protected] or @yalsa_director