One of the feeds I'm subscribed to, Alternative Teen Services (http://www.yalibrarians.com/), had some great ideas on outreach programs. The blogger suggests that librarians travel to local schools to discuss information literacy with students, such as how to judge a website's content for quality, or describing what the library has to offer to help with standardized tests, like practice courses and tests via Learning Express. She related that this would also be a good opportunity to share with students details about upcoming fun programs at the library, like Dance Dance Revolution or Guitar Hero. She suggests that if there is extra time available after the educational program, to bring these fun activities along for the students to indulge in. She stated that she had many more participants in these programs after doing so, as many of the students were not aware that the library had anything fun to offer.
The blog also offers reviews for books they recommend for teen readers. The latest reviews were written on a selection of fiction books covering the topic of ammnesia. I am definitely checking out Adoration of Jenna Fox, by Mary Pearson if my local library has it, as it sounds mysterious and intriguing.
