Better Serving Teens Through School Library-Public Library Collaborations (Paperback, 1st)

Series Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Introduction What We Can Do NOW! Purpose of This Book Scope Format and Style Closing How to Use This Book References Further Reading 1 What Is Collaboration, Why We Should Do It, and How to Get Started Reaching Out Discussion Topics Definition Assignment Alerts Benefits of Collaboration Expertise Artwork Strengths Sharing Saving Money Obstacles to Collaboration Facilities References Further Reading 2 Professional Projects Get Acquainted Meetings Local Committee Work Special Committee Work Letters of Support Teens as Community Volunteers Regional Collaborations Ideas for Collaboration Mobile Devices Petting Zoo References Further Reading 3 Programs Special Event Programming Influential Teens Finding Programming Ideas Passive Programming Counting Pop Culture Trivia Quizzes Active Programming Craft Clubs Babysitting Clinics Creative Writing Internet Safety Programs Marketing Your Programs Cross-Promotion Budgeting Evaluating Programs References Further Reading Programming Idea Websites 4 Celebrate Reading! Resources for Program Planning BookUp GUYS READ National Ambassador of Young People's Literature The Exquisite Corpse Adventure Figment Write Yourself In Book Trailers Virtual Author Tours Challenges and Censorship Mock Awards Booktalks Displays Book Clubs Reading Promotions for Boys References Further Reading 5 Summer Reading How It Too Often Works How It Could Work Student Assessments Special Tips and Solutions Unfunded Mandates Timeline Problems Format of the Lists Annotate It! ISBN Marketing Book Fairs References Further Reading 6 Author Visits Funding Sponsors Grants Selecting Your Author Whom Do You Contact? Facilities Meals Travel Housing Program Format Options Virtual Author Visits Books Benefits to Students Benefits to Schools and Libraries Marketing References Further Reading 7 Poetry Slams Collaboration Opportunity Missed Collaboration Teen Advisory Service Project Song Lyrics Poetry Contests Local Poets Poetry Workshops Readings Versus Slams Fee-Based Program Alternatives Marketing References Further Reading 8 Technology and Social Networking Social Media Facebook Twitter Moodle Blogs Pinterest Texting YouTube Skype Online Bullying References Further Reading Educational Pure Entertainment (Some Suitable for Your Preteens) 9 Homework Help Assignment Alerts Enhancing Communication Homework Help Centers Setting up a Homework Help Center Decisions Space Hours Materials and Equipment Supervision Homework Clubs English as a Second Language Library Staff Library Volunteers Current Teachers Retired Teachers Peer Tutoring College Students Concerned Parents Organizational Structure Initial Versus Ongoing Costs Judging the End Result Marketing the Center to Parents Term Paper and Writing Clinics References Further Reading 10 Teen Advisory Boards Getting Started Selection Initial Meeting Meeting Regularly Give Them a Reason to Join Displays Programming Service Hours Collection Development Benefits Advocates for Your Library References Further Reading 11 Budget/Finance Funding Overview Working Together Funding Sources Document Your Needs Local Support Groups Local Foundations Saving Money through Inter-Library Loan Volume Discounts Just Do It! References Further Reading 12 Grants Donations Are an Easy Form of Grant The Process Show Me the Money! Four Steps of Writing Grants 1. Rationale Measurable Objectives and Evaluations 2. Research: Creating a Budget 3. Revision: Building a Support Team 4. Evaluation Publicizing Your Grant Finding Foundation Grants Institute of Museum and Library Services and Library Services and Technology Act Grants Letters of Support and Appendices Analysis of the Unsuccessful Grant Grant Reports References Further Reading 13 Resource Sharing Sharing Field Trips Special Collections Team Teaching ACT and SAT Prep Curriculum Changes Homeschooled Students Dual Enrollment Dropouts Mock Elections Exams References Further Reading 14 Professional Development Webinars Staying Current Professional Organizations Personal Learning Networks Professional Learning Communities Conferences Other Options Learn from Your Local Colleagues Presenting Topics Focus Handouts Practice, Practice, Practice! Evaluations Have Fun! References Further Reading 15 Reporting Your Success Meeting Goals SWOT Analysis Evaluation Forms of Evaluation Quantitative Qualitative Report Tips References Further Reading Appendix A: Reading Calendar Month-By-Month Appendix B: Listing of State and Provincial Library Associations Bibliography Index