What is a Teen Advisory Group?
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| Group of middle and high school students that meet once a
month to discuss library issues as they pertain to young adults and teens. |
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What do you do?
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| Members of Teen Advisory Groups work with library personnel
to help make the public library more teen friendly, they create and maintain
a website, help with library sponsored teen activities and events, help
librarians in deciding which books or materials to buy for the teen
collection, talk about books, encourage new ideas, increase library
awareness in schools and the community, review and discuss books, become
involved in community projects, assist in developing teen programs,
perform community outreach services, and volunteer for various library
events. |
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What are the benefits of joining?
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| You will have an active voice in issues concerning you and
the services and materials provided for your age group; you will
feel personal satisfaction in serving your community; it is something fun
and interesting, you will get the chance to meet new people; it will look
good on your college or job applications; and you get refreshments and the
chance to win prizes. |
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