[Publib] Teen Volunteer Computer Assistants

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Hi Jennie,
 
My library isn't doing it (yet - I'm always hopeful!) but the Brooklyn Public Library is -
 
Today's Teens, Tomorrow's Techies (T4)
http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/support/volunteer/t4.jsp
 
It looks like a nice program.
 
Cheers,
Stacy Alesi
Library Name *Censored*
Boca Raton, Florida
& MLIS candidate at University of South Florida

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--- On Wed, 12/3/08, Jennie Mills <jennie.cisna at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Jennie Mills <jennie.cisna at gmail.com>
Subject: [Publib] Teen Volunteer Computer Assistants
To: Publib at webjunction.org
Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 3:30 PM


Hello, 

Our library is in the midst of revamping our teen volunteer program.  We are looking at doing several different tracks (the fairly standard ones: Teen Advisory Board, helping with setting up for children's programming, etc.).

We are also looking at having a track where teen volunteers would provide basic assistance in computer training provided by the library, such as assisting students with mouse usage, tracking on the screen as the instructor talks, etc.

Are there any libraries out there doing this?  Does it work well or poorly?  What kind of orientation is done for the students, and what kind of time commitment is expected from them?

Thanks so much for any help - I checked the archives but didn't find much.

Jennie Cisna Mills
Adult & Teen Services Department Manager
Fountaindale Public Library District
300 W. Briarcliff
Bolingbrook, IL  60440

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