In this course, participants will learn why teens need librarians to integrate technology into every aspect of service from homework help to readers advisory to programming. They will also learn how libraries can integrate technology into the services they provide by using a wide-range of tools and devices including mobile technology and content creation hardware and software. Participants will complete the course knowing knowing how, through technology integration, librarians can help teens to succeed in problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, and learning.
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2011 Books for Children Grant
The Libri Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2011 BOOKS FOR CHILDREN grants.
Application deadlines for 2011: There are two deadlines for two grant periods Postmarked by: January 23rd AND Postmarked by: April 15th.
Grants are awarded January 31st and April 30th.
If you want your books in time for your summer reading program, please apply for a January grant. April grant recipients may not receive their books until after most summer reading programs begin.
Application guidelines and forms may be downloaded from the Foundation’s website at:Â www.librifoundation.org.
It’s Teen Read Week
The 2010 Teen Read Week theme “Books with Beat” can be interpreted in many ways. Programs, displays and contests could focus on poetry, audiobooks, the beat generation, street lit, books about music, and more.
How is your library celebrating Teen Read Week?