The world’s libraries. Connected.
Why do teens need libraries? Summit on Libraries and Teens, January 23-24, 2013 George Needham Vice President, Global and Regional Councils OCLC
“Too much agreement kills a chat.” Eldridge Cleaver
The world’s libraries. Connected. Why do teens need libraries? “Best Small Library in America, 2012: The Independence Public Library, KS.” Library Journal, January 31,
The world’s libraries. Connected. Supporting their education Expanding their horizons Supplementing their school curricula Helping them plan their futures Offering library technology Socializing them to community norms Providing space for socializing with one another Libraries serve teens by…
The world’s libraries. Connected. Let’s continue the conversation! George Needham
The world’s libraries. Connected. The list hasn’t really changed much New York Public Library Digital Gallery, Digital ID: ; Record ID:
The world’s libraries. Connected. The list hasn’t really changed much Supporting their education Expanding their horizons Supplementing their school curricula Helping them plan their futures Offering library technology Socializing them to community norms Providing space for socializing with one another New York Public Library Digital Gallery, Digital ID: ; Record ID:
The world’s libraries. Connected. So how’s that working for us?
The world’s libraries. Connected. Better him than us…
The world’s libraries. Connected. So let’s turn the question around Image credit: elenathewise / 123RF Stock Photohttp://ow.ly/gFlY9 Why do libraries need teens?
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The world’s libraries. Connected. Connections to the community Image credit: 3ddock / 123RF Stock Photohttp://
The world’s libraries. Connected. New answers to old questions Game Show News Net, November 11,
The world’s libraries. Connected. Energy
The world’s libraries. Connected. Advocacy and organization
The world’s libraries. Connected. Future levy and school board voters TransGriot.blogspot.com, December 21,
The world’s libraries. Connected. A mutually beneficial relationship FreshPet.com,
The world’s libraries. Connected. How will we work this magic? Magic News, March 26,
The world’s libraries. Connected. User-centered (yes, even for teens) zazzle.com.
The world’s libraries. Connected. And what might this look like? Forgotten Ohio.
The world’s libraries. Connected. Who knows?
The world’s libraries. Connected. Some safe bets…
The world’s libraries. Connected. If it’s not on a screen…
The world’s libraries. Connected. Less book worship
The world’s libraries. Connected. High tolerance for ambiguity
The world’s libraries. Connected. Radical flexibility
The world’s libraries. Connected. Hands on creativity Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle in Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein. Image courtesy
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The world’s libraries. Connected. The power of asking
The world’s libraries. Connected. No one said it would be easy To be honest, I have no idea where I got this picture.
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The world’s libraries. Connected.
Change is tough
The world’s libraries. Connected. “It is not necessary to change. Survival is not mandatory. ” W. Edwards Deming But the stakes are high
The world’s libraries. Connected. Is our iceberg really melting?
The world’s libraries. Connected. Create a sense of urgency
The world’s libraries. Connected. Pull together the guiding team Photo by Jeff Moore for The Elders
The world’s libraries. Connected. Develop a change vision and strategy
The world’s libraries. Connected. Communicate for understanding, buy-in The Daily, April 19,
The world’s libraries. Connected. Empower others to act
The world’s libraries. Connected. Produce short-term wins
The world’s libraries. Connected. Don’t let up Carol School Supply Catalog.
The world’s libraries. Connected. Create a new culture
The world’s libraries. Connected. 21 st century literacy “The illiterate of the 21 st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” Alvin Toffler
The world’s libraries. Connected. The beginning of wisdom
The world’s libraries. Connected. You won’t shoot your eye out Peter Billingsley in A Christmas Story. From
The world’s libraries. Connected. …you might even enjoy the results!
The world’s libraries. Connected. And to end on a positive note…
The world’s libraries. Connected. Let’s continue the conversation! George Needham