LibWorm Query: yalsa
http://www.libworm.com/rss/search.php?qu=yalsa
The YALSA RSS feed gives up to date information on what is going on in this organization, the division of ALA dedicated to young adult services. Topics include book reviews, conference news, and programming ideas all relevant to teens in the public library setting.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Poetry Podcast
Lansing Library Teen Dept. Teen Poetry Podcast
http://www.podcastdirectory.com/podshows/1452963
This podcast from the Lansing Public Library was found through the Podcast Directory. The podcast gives listeners the opportunity to hear participants of the Lansing Library's Teen Poetry Cafe. I chose this particular podcast because it is an example of using technology to enhance a program for teens. Poetry readings are an old concept, but recording the session and posting it for others to hear is an idea that would appeal to today's teens who are always connected through their computers, mp3 playes, and cell phones. Posting this podcast also creates a larger audience for those who participated in the actual event.
http://www.podcastdirectory.com/podshows/1452963
This podcast from the Lansing Public Library was found through the Podcast Directory. The podcast gives listeners the opportunity to hear participants of the Lansing Library's Teen Poetry Cafe. I chose this particular podcast because it is an example of using technology to enhance a program for teens. Poetry readings are an old concept, but recording the session and posting it for others to hear is an idea that would appeal to today's teens who are always connected through their computers, mp3 playes, and cell phones. Posting this podcast also creates a larger audience for those who participated in the actual event.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Same topic, different blog
Alternative Teen Services
http://www.yalibrarian.com/
The following excerpt is from the blog which was found through a Google blog search for teen programming in public libraries.
"How does one celebrate the life, or rather death, of the undead? With the popularity of series such as Twilight, Vampire Kisses, and Blue Bloods, throwing a vampire party is a great way to get teens excited about reading. But where to begin? In my mind, every successful party includes cake. And what better variety of cake to serve at a party devoted to blood suckers than red velvet? Even if you don't have the budget to purchase a bakery cake, you can find velvet cake mixes and mix it up yourself."
The Alternative Teen Services blog presents new ideas for teen programming along with book reviews for books geared towards young adults. Finding programs that will appeal to this age group can be difficult, and blogs such as this one can be a great resource. By sharing programs that work, librarians can help each other save precious time. This excerpt is the beginning of a post about throwing a vampire party complete with blood red cake, an idea which would appeal to readers of vampire novels such as Twilight.
http://www.yalibrarian.com/
The following excerpt is from the blog which was found through a Google blog search for teen programming in public libraries.
"How does one celebrate the life, or rather death, of the undead? With the popularity of series such as Twilight, Vampire Kisses, and Blue Bloods, throwing a vampire party is a great way to get teens excited about reading. But where to begin? In my mind, every successful party includes cake. And what better variety of cake to serve at a party devoted to blood suckers than red velvet? Even if you don't have the budget to purchase a bakery cake, you can find velvet cake mixes and mix it up yourself."
The Alternative Teen Services blog presents new ideas for teen programming along with book reviews for books geared towards young adults. Finding programs that will appeal to this age group can be difficult, and blogs such as this one can be a great resource. By sharing programs that work, librarians can help each other save precious time. This excerpt is the beginning of a post about throwing a vampire party complete with blood red cake, an idea which would appeal to readers of vampire novels such as Twilight.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Blog Introduction
This blog has been designed to fulfill the requirements for LS501322. Through my postings I will be addressing the competancy exercises discussing and demonstrating information storage and retrieval.
I am in my second semester of library school. I currently work in a public library. My area of interest is young adult programming, and I will be researching ways to bring more young adult patrons into the public library.
I am in my second semester of library school. I currently work in a public library. My area of interest is young adult programming, and I will be researching ways to bring more young adult patrons into the public library.
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