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October 7, 2009

Just as library funding and staff time is tightening, there is greater demand than ever for programming for teens. How can you provide more for less? Start by looking for partners in the community, like Columbus Metropolitan Library did when they developed its Film School for Teens. Not only did the kids learn new skills, they found mentors. – Dodie Ownes, editor

IN THIS ISSUE

• More Than Just Putting a Camera In Their Hands: A Vital Partnership for Columbus Metropolitan Library Teens
  Looking to increase the range of programs that Ohio’s Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) offered its teen patrons, I recently met with local creative collective Vital Film Works and their creativity, professionalism and passion about increasing the exposure of arts to disadvantaged communities were impressive. I recruited some of our teen experts to map out a workable program to put into place at the library and off we went. more » » » 
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• Audiobooks and Young Adults
  According to the Audio Publishers Association 2008 consumer survey, young listeners are the fastest growing market segment for audiobooks. Fifty three percent of teens have listened to an audiobook, and just slightly less, 52% of people aged 18-24 listen to audiobooks. more » » » 
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• Great Stories Club Round III Now Open
  Round III of the Great Stories Club, a reading and discussion program that targets underserved, troubled teen populations, is now available for application. The theme is New Horizons and YALSA's Outreach to Young Adults with Special Needs Committee has selected three titles for this round. more » » » 
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• Movers and Shakers 2010
  The editors of Library Journal need your help in identifying the emerging leaders in the library world. The ninth annual round of Movers & Shakers will profile 50 or more up-and-coming individuals from across the world (not just the United States and Canada!) who are innovative, creative, and making a difference. more » » » 
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Jen 2.0 - Tech for Today

• Twitter Widgets Get More Eyes on Your Tweets
  While teens may not tweet as much as adults,  librarians are using the popular micro blogging service  more than ever. One way to get teens on Twitter is by using widgets, which allow you (yes, you!) to add code to your Web page or social networking site that displays dynamic, interactive features from sites like Twitter without the pain and expense of hiring a programmer. more » » » 
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Interesting Readers Society - Book Reviews by Young Adults

• Interesting Readers Society - Book Reviews by Young Adults
  This issue's review round-up features teen takes on some of the season's most anticipated titles, including Jennifer Brown's Hate List and Catherine Ryan Hyde's Diary of a Witness. Both deal with kids that are outsiders - in Hate List, the bullied decides to take justice into his own hands, and in Diary ... two boys band together to try and make a difference in their own lives. Dark, yes. Real? Very. more » » » 
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Media Mania: Book Tie-ins to High-Interest Movies, TV Shows, and More

• Viva la Vampire: Cirque du Freak and The Vampire Diaries
  Twilight fans are waiting with bated breath for the release of the sequel, New Moon, which bares its fangs in theaters November 20, 2009. In the meantime, teens can satiate their appetites for vampire voyeurism by perusing a couple of other supernatural-themed film productions…and then go ahead and sink their teeth into the books that inspired them. more » » » 
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Seen and Heard

• New Web Site from Simon and Schuster
  Following the launch of www.simonandschuster.com in January 2009, Simon & Schuster has now created www.simonandschuster.net, a site designed to help public and school librarians meet the needs of their students and patrons. more » » » 
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• Guys Read Gets a Makeover
  According to ringleader Jon Scieszka, the new Guys Read Web site is “new, fresh, improved … less calories, no artificial flavors, way more book titles.” more » » » 
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• Call for Nominations: 2010 Tech-Savvy Superintendent Awards
  Got a savvy super? Then put in a nomination for eSchool News’s annual Tech-Savvy Superintendent Awards, sponsored by the Pearson Foundation and Promethean and K12 Inc. Nominations will be accepted until Friday, October 30, 2009. Winners will be honored in a ceremony held in conjunction with the American Association for School Administrators’ annual conference in Phoenix, from February 11-13. more » » » 
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