Overview
Aimed at both experienced and new volunteer managers, this guide offers practical advice about starting and maintaining effective teen volunteer programs in school and public libraries. With sensitivity for teens' special needs and their lack of experience in the workplace, it covers the basics of interviewing, training, and supervising. Included are profiles of several library volunteer programs with sample forms and promotional materials, lively anecdotes from the library world, and tips from successful managers of teen volunteers. These lively, practical VOYA Guide handbooks will: - showcase innovative approaches to the youth services field - cover varied topics from networking to programming to teen self-expression - share project ideas that really work with teens - reflect the real world of the library, classroom, or other spaces where teens gather - focus on adult mentoring and advocacy of teens - feature teen voices and input - target librarians, educators, and other professionals who work with teens
Full Product Details
Author: Kellie M. Gillespie
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Imprint: Scarecrow Press
Volume: 1
Dimensions:
Width: 21.60cm
, Height: 1.70cm
, Length: 28.30cm
Weight: 0.399kg
ISBN: 9780810848375
ISBN 10: 0810848376
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 01 January 2004
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: No Longer Our Product
Availability: Out of print, replaced by POD
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Reviews
Practical guide to using teen volunteers in the library. While the focus is on public library programs, the information on planning and developing teen volunteer programs is equally applicable in schools. Teacher Librarian If you are even considering starting a teen volunteer program, you must read this book...A perfect choice for volunteer coordinators, directors, and youth librarians. School Library Journal ...well worth consulting...everything is covered...this is certainly worth purchasing for any librarians considering taking on teenage volunteers. Australian Library Journal, February 2007
Practical guide to using teen volunteers in the library. While the focus is on public library programs, the information on planning and developing teen volunteer programs is equally applicable in schools. Teacher Librarian If you are even considering starting a teen volunteer program, you must read this book...A perfect choice for volunteer coordinators, directors, and youth librarians. School Library Journal ...well worth consulting...everything is covered...this is certainly worth purchasing for any librarians considering taking on teenage volunteers. The Australian Library Journal, February 2007
Author Information
Kellie M. Gillespie is a columnist for Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) and a member of both the American Library Association and the Arizona Library Association.
