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SUMMARY:Collaborating with Teens to Plan Your YA Events (ALA Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Library System is pleased to announce that we 
 have contracted with ALA 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 ALA. Members who register 
 directly with ALA are responsible for paying their registration fee. 
 \n\nPlease 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. 
 \n\n\nDescription\n\nWhen it comes to working with teens\, there is a 
 common saying: “Nothing about us without us.” If you are running events 
 and programs for teens\, having their input while planning is essential. In 
 this webinar\, Librarians Katrina Ortega and Ricci Yuhico will show you how 
 to create public library events that teens will happily attend and even 
 help produce. \n\nThis webinar is designed for library staff who are 
 struggling to connect with their teen audiences or who are new to building 
 and planning teen programming.\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\nAfter 
 participating in this event\, you will:\n\n\n	Have several strategies for 
 increasing teen engagement in library services\n	Understand techniques for 
 getting buy-in from administration for collaborative teen programs and 
 services\n	Know several marketing techniques and strategies for effectively 
 reaching and engaging teens with your events\n\n\n\n\nPresenters\n\nKatrina 
 Ortega is the Associate Director\, Career Services at New York Public 
 Library.\n\nRicci Yuhico is Managing Librarian\, Young Adult Services at 
 the New York Public Library.\n\n\n\nAccessibility Information\n\nIf you 
 have questions or requests regarding accessibility\, contact ce@ala.org or 
 at 312-280-5100.
LOCATION:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Learning Services":MAILTO:learn@masslibsystem.org
CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar - ALA
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