Program Type:
Online Course- Registration is available for this event.
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Program Description
Event Details
*Please note that enrollment in learning events for FY 25-26 is contingent on available funding.
*Due to limited funding all library workers are limited to 2 course enrollments through CALL annually.
On-demand self-paced course
Learn how to build relationships with and engage teens in your library.
This fully self-paced online course will tackle hot topics in YA librarianship, such as innovative ways to co-design programs with youth and create initiatives to engage teens in the library. You will also learn tenets of conflict resolution, adolescent brain development, and trauma-informed practices that will help you better manage teen behavioral challenges in your library. Leave with practical strategies for how to support teens’ information literacy and new ideas for engaging teen programs.
Designed for school and public youth and teen services librarians, this course will leave you with practical ideas for how to engage youth in your library in new and authentic ways.
NOTE: This course is hosted on Library Journal's new learning platform. You'll be prompted to log in or create an account. If this is your first time using the new platform, you'll need to register a new account. For more information about Library Journal's new learning platform, check out our FAQ.
Who should take this course
This course is for public youth/teen services librarians, school librarians (grades 8-12), and other stakeholders in youth/teen library programs and management.
This will be a self-paced, asynchronous online course.
Expected time commitment
This course includes 5 modules, each designed to take approximately 4 hours to complete. You can move through the content at your own pace and on your own schedule. You'll earn 20 hours of PD credit and a Library Journal certificate of completion.
On-demand access
You’ll have access to all course materials for 6 months fromcourse start date or enrollment date, if enrolling after course starts.
Certificate of completion
Complete the course and earn 20 professional development credit hours. We provide a certificate that is emailed to you.
Support
For support with online courses, please contact course-support@libraryjournal.com.
CALL Training Partner for this Event: Library Journal
Track: Teen Services
Additional Information
Enrollment Statement
I understand that a space will be reserved for me in this learning opportunity at a cost to CALL, and if I am unable to attend this learning opportunity, I will cancel my enrollment as soon as possible and before the start date.
Single Enrollment Disclaimer
I understand that I can register for only one course at a time (no concurrent courses). If I do not attend this course, I understand that I may forfeit the opportunity to enroll in additional CALL courses during this fiscal year.