Better Serving Teens through School Library-Public Library Collaborations

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