The Massachusetts Library System is pleased to announce that we have contracted with PCI Webinars to provide our members with access to their live webinars.  These webinars are free to MLS members who register through our calendar. Please do not register directly with PCI. Members who register directly with PCI are responsible for paying their registration fee. 

Please help us keep MLS sponsored training free for all members. If you are unable to attend the live webinar, please cancel your registration. A cancellation link can be found in your confirmation email, or you may contact Sarah Donnelly at sdonnelly@masslibsystem.org to cancel. 

Because we are working with an outside vendor, it is important that you cancel your registration in the event that you are unable to attend the live webinar.  A recording of the webinar will be available on the PCI Webinars Niche Academy website about a week after the live webinar.  If you have any issues registering or signing into the PCI Webinars Niche Academy website, please let us know.  Please do not contact PCI Webinars or Niche Academy directly about their live webinars or webinar recordings.

Description

Creating a teen space that is welcoming and relevant takes care, intentionality, and a budget doesn’t hurt. In this practical and idea-packed webinar, participants will explore essential items every teen space could have to support connection, creativity, learning, and belonging. This session will highlight teen-centered elements that encourage teens to gather and see the library as their space.

Learning Outcomes

As a result of this program, attendees will learn about:

• Practical items to include in teen spaces
• Actionable items to support youth and teens at the library
• Environmental ways to engage young people and give them a sense of belonging

Who Will Benefit

• All staff who interact with youth & teens at the library

• Teen services staff

Presenters

Tiffany Duck ~ Biography

Tiffany Duck is a consultant and owner of LitDext LLC, a literacy and information services company. She has thirteen years of experience as a public library manager in various types of library systems. As an Executive Team member, she built long-lasting relationships with community ambassadors and partners, and helped to develop spaces that reflected community needs.

David Duck ~ Biography

Born in the East End Community of Newport News, VA David Duck is dedicated to serving youth and families. With a B.A. from the University of Virginia, and an M.S. from Frostburg State University (concentrating in Youth Development and Organizational Management).

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