When teens volunteer at the library, they gain new skills, make connections, and build their resumes, while libraries benefit from a new generation of advocates. This guide shows librarians how to establish or develop a teen volunteer program.
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As a new professional in libraries, this book gave me more confidence in my ability to manage volunteers and expand our current volunteer program at my current library. A must-have not just for Teen Librarians, but anyone in libraries managing volunteer teams.
One of the best aspects of Becca's approach is how she takes the amazing projects libraries have done with their volunteers and finds the universal elements of them. Ideas aren't theoretical, they're grounded in real examples and concrete advice and goals. If you're in a teen volunteer rut (or even just a programming rut), this is a great resource to kick your creative juices into gear!
Filled with solid ideas for new programming and creative tweaks to established programs, for librarians in service areas large and small.
Meet the author
Becca Boland is an award-winning library professional with extensive experience in teen services and readers’ advisory. Currently the iREAD Coordinator for the Illinois Library Association, Becca has held numerous leadership roles, and has been recognized as ILA’s Young Adult Librarian of the Year and Readers’ Advisory Service Award winner. A frequent speaker at library conferences and contributor to publications like VOYA and Booklist, she is passionate about empowering libraries to better engage with their teen communities.