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Innovative
Youth Programming in Public Libraries
George Cigale
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Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer
Tutor.com
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This
session will explore how public libraries can meet the
needs of their young patrons, and bring more kids into
libraries by offering innovative technology programs
and services. One such after-school program, Live Homework
Help, was launched in September 2001, and served over
150,000 students last school year.
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- Why are
such programs popular with young patrons?
- What do
students need from their public library?
- How can
public libraries deliver what students need while reinforcing their core
mission?
- How can
offering such programs by using existing public library computers, infrastructure,
and staff enhance the public library’s
standing in their community?
- How do
such programs perform an important educational function that schools
are not able to provide?
- What separates
a good idea from a well run, well promoted, and effective youth program?
- How
can public libraries find funding for innovative youth programming
during difficult budget times?
- What does
the future hold for youth programming in public libraries?
This session
will answer the questions above, and others, by reporting on the
experiences of librarians and educators
that have helped
serve hundreds of
thousands of students through public library programs
in over 25 states.
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