In this practical guidebook, experienced librarians-a public librarian and a school librarian-share advice and ideas for extending resources, containing costs, and leveraging capabilities between school and public libraries, offering insights and strategies to overcome today's economic challenges.
The current economic crisis has had a drastic impact on both public and school libraries. As budgets shrink, resources become scarcer, and the job of the librarian becomes harder. The conundrum of doing more with less challenges even the most seasoned professionals whose institutions face service cutbacks, disappointed patrons, and possible job eliminations or closures. This book asserts that a collaboration between school and public libraries can effectively serve the needs of two populations-teens and the community at large-while minimizing the cost to do so.
Better Serving Teens through School Library-Public Library Collaborations offers thought-provoking advice and ideas for practical use in real-world libraries. The authors provide step-by-step guidance for those who wish to start, strengthen, or extend a partnership with colleagues at a sister library, covering topics ranging from teen advisory boards and collaborative programs to homework help and professional development. Veterans in the field, as well as beginners, can utilize the wealth of tools within-including worksheets, timelines, and checklists-to leverage the capabilities of other agencies tp fortify both their own and their institutions' value.
In this practical guidebook, experienced librarians-a public librarian and a school librarian-share advice and ideas for extending resources, containing costs, and leveraging capabilities between school and public libraries, offering insights and strategies to overcome today's economic challenges.
The current economic crisis has had a drastic impact on both public and school libraries. As budgets shrink, resources become scarcer, and the job of the librarian becomes harder. The conundrum of doing more with less challenges even the most seasoned professionals whose institutions face service cutbacks, disappointed patrons, and possible job eliminations or closures. This book asserts that a collaboration between school and public libraries can effectively serve the needs of two populations-teens and the community at large-while minimizing the cost to do so.
Better Serving Teens through School Library-Public Library Collaborations offers thought-provoking advice and ideas for practical use in real-world libraries. The authors provide step-by-step guidance for those who wish to start, strengthen, or extend a partnership with colleagues at a sister library, covering topics ranging from teen advisory boards and collaborative programs to homework help and professional development. Veterans in the field, as well as beginners, can utilize the wealth of tools within-including worksheets, timelines, and checklists-to leverage the capabilities of other agencies tp fortify both their own and their institutions' value.
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
In this practical guidebook, experienced librarians—a public librarian and a school librarian—share advice and ideas for extending resources, containing costs, and leveraging capabilities between school and public libraries, offering insights and strategies to overcome today's economic challenges.
Cherie P. Pandora is instructor at Bryant and Stratton
College, Akron, OH.
Stacey Hayman is reference desk librarian at Rocky River
Public Library in Ohio.
When libraries work together and share resources, the benefits can
truly make a difference to the populations being served. Pandora
and Hayman provide guidelines for those who need constructive and
feasible ideas in order to begin, broaden, or enhance and
strengthen this collaborative effort. . . . [T]he helpful advice
offered in this resource will strengthen any library program.
*School Library Journal*
School librarians and teen librarians in public libraries will find
practical ideas for working together to better serve their common
patrons and communities in this title. . . . [T]his manual will
guide new and experienced librarians through the steps needed to
create and maintain a strong collaboration that will enhance the
mission of both types of libraries. . . . Ideas for programs, using
social networks, and grant writing will be useful not only for
those looking to collaborate, but for individual librarians as
well. This is a well-written, practical guide that should be in
most school and public libraries.
*VOYA*
This book is recommended for the professional reading shelf of any
school librarian or public librarian who is looking for a way to
make an impression in their community and is not sure where to
begin.
*ARBA*
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