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Flip Grid Memoir
As a high school student I rarely thought of the library. I visited the Providence Public Library when I needed to complete my summer reading. I would borrow a book and never return it. My dad would get a letter about my fines in the mail, give me a lecture about borrowing and the honesty system. It never stuck, because the following year I would my find myself in the same position. Sort of like a merry go round.
In a photographic memory my high school library was on the first floor of the building. I attended Classical High School. I never thought to go inside for books, research or to use technology. I do not remember my teachers, principal or guidance counselor suggesting I utilize the library. Students were encouraged to use the college room, or the study hall as resource. As I think about those places now, they were more of a library than the actual library. That were simply libraries that were not staffed.
I have no recollection of, who the librarian was. We never attended library class. Often times research and projects were assigned as homework, I assume my teachers thought I would utilize my local library. That suggestion may have been worded in an assignment. Knowing what I know now, assignments may have been more to be completed or completed correctly if the libraries' resources were brought to the students.
I now wonder how I survived high school without access to a library and without a librarian. My high school career were the days of pre twenty first century. My personal main source of learning about a person, place or thing was the World Book Encyclopedia. I now have access to thousands of databases at the click of one button with million of articles waiting to tell me everything there is to know about person, place or thing. Had it been that way in my high school years, I may not have developed my annoyance of the beloved bibliography page.
Teen Program Reflection
I had the pleasure of attending a Teen Task Force meeting at the Mohr Library in Johnston, RI. The Teen Task Force meets biweekly with the Youth Services Librarian Emilie. About a dozen teens gathered to catch up with each other and their Librarian. It was clear to me that the teens felt comfortable in their space, with each other and the Librarian.
In addition to being excited about the social aspect of this task force. The teens discussed upcoming events, events that they would love to see happen at the library and other program ideas. I found myself appreciating how organic the group functioned, I personally know that it is tough task to accomplish because the teen population can be tricky. I also enjoyed over hearing the teens' excitement about the upcoming events and their desire to share programs and event with their friends and classmates who were not at the meeting.
The Librarian was a great facilitator. The meeting seemed super official, as an agenda was provided. Items on the agenda included; volunteer opportunities, suggestions for library materials that should be purchased (books, dvds, magazines etc..) and advocacy issues.
I think a teen voice is what drives teens to the library. Teens are drawn to places where they feel important, comfortable, heard and validated. The Mohr Teen Program is currently building their teen population up.
I was inspired by the program. I wished there were more programs of this nature in various communities. As I searched for a teen program to attend the Mohr Library was only one of very few that actually had programming for teens. I found all libraries have programs and events for children. I feel children's programs and teen programs cannot be considered one in the same.Teens have their own identity, and they are a population that needs to be served and I hope library Youth Service Departments across Rhode Island have not forgotten that.
Multimedia Book Presentation
weneeddiversebookpresentation
This multimedia presentation was a challenge for me. I wanted to step outside of the power point and google slide box. A co worker suggested Powtoon, because the concept was similar to a slide presentation, but the site was user friendly.
I did appreciate the similarity to power point, however I found myself overwhelmed by visual selections and additionally I struggled with the timing on each slide. Adjusting the timing and transition of each slide made it a challenge for me to meet the requirements of a 3-5 minute presentation. If I had to do it again I may have selected an actually video option.
I am glad that I put myself in a position to get uncomfortable and try something new. I am hoping this will push and inspire to try other multimedia tools that are out there.
Collection Analysis
LPLE Final Project
LPLE Presentation
As a high school student I rarely thought of the library. I visited the Providence Public Library when I needed to complete my summer reading. I would borrow a book and never return it. My dad would get a letter about my fines in the mail, give me a lecture about borrowing and the honesty system. It never stuck, because the following year I would my find myself in the same position. Sort of like a merry go round.
In a photographic memory my high school library was on the first floor of the building. I attended Classical High School. I never thought to go inside for books, research or to use technology. I do not remember my teachers, principal or guidance counselor suggesting I utilize the library. Students were encouraged to use the college room, or the study hall as resource. As I think about those places now, they were more of a library than the actual library. That were simply libraries that were not staffed.
I have no recollection of, who the librarian was. We never attended library class. Often times research and projects were assigned as homework, I assume my teachers thought I would utilize my local library. That suggestion may have been worded in an assignment. Knowing what I know now, assignments may have been more to be completed or completed correctly if the libraries' resources were brought to the students.
I now wonder how I survived high school without access to a library and without a librarian. My high school career were the days of pre twenty first century. My personal main source of learning about a person, place or thing was the World Book Encyclopedia. I now have access to thousands of databases at the click of one button with million of articles waiting to tell me everything there is to know about person, place or thing. Had it been that way in my high school years, I may not have developed my annoyance of the beloved bibliography page.
Teen Program Reflection
I had the pleasure of attending a Teen Task Force meeting at the Mohr Library in Johnston, RI. The Teen Task Force meets biweekly with the Youth Services Librarian Emilie. About a dozen teens gathered to catch up with each other and their Librarian. It was clear to me that the teens felt comfortable in their space, with each other and the Librarian.
In addition to being excited about the social aspect of this task force. The teens discussed upcoming events, events that they would love to see happen at the library and other program ideas. I found myself appreciating how organic the group functioned, I personally know that it is tough task to accomplish because the teen population can be tricky. I also enjoyed over hearing the teens' excitement about the upcoming events and their desire to share programs and event with their friends and classmates who were not at the meeting.
The Librarian was a great facilitator. The meeting seemed super official, as an agenda was provided. Items on the agenda included; volunteer opportunities, suggestions for library materials that should be purchased (books, dvds, magazines etc..) and advocacy issues.
I think a teen voice is what drives teens to the library. Teens are drawn to places where they feel important, comfortable, heard and validated. The Mohr Teen Program is currently building their teen population up.
I was inspired by the program. I wished there were more programs of this nature in various communities. As I searched for a teen program to attend the Mohr Library was only one of very few that actually had programming for teens. I found all libraries have programs and events for children. I feel children's programs and teen programs cannot be considered one in the same.Teens have their own identity, and they are a population that needs to be served and I hope library Youth Service Departments across Rhode Island have not forgotten that.
Multimedia Book Presentation
weneeddiversebookpresentation
This multimedia presentation was a challenge for me. I wanted to step outside of the power point and google slide box. A co worker suggested Powtoon, because the concept was similar to a slide presentation, but the site was user friendly.
I did appreciate the similarity to power point, however I found myself overwhelmed by visual selections and additionally I struggled with the timing on each slide. Adjusting the timing and transition of each slide made it a challenge for me to meet the requirements of a 3-5 minute presentation. If I had to do it again I may have selected an actually video option.
I am glad that I put myself in a position to get uncomfortable and try something new. I am hoping this will push and inspire to try other multimedia tools that are out there.
Collection Analysis
LPLE Final Project
LPLE Presentation
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