Creating Inviting Low Cost Teen Spaces (Webinar)

Title: Creating Inviting Low Cost Teen Spaces
Format: Webinar
Host: Infopeople
Date and time: Wednesday, June 16, 2010, 2pm-3pm Central Time (12pm-1pm Pacific Time)
Webinar Link: http://infopeople.org/training/webcasts/webcast_data/286/index.html

This webinar will last approximately one hour. There is no charge for this webinar. Pre-registration is not required.

Webinar Description

Graffiti, anime, slam poetry, WII? Is your service to teens outdated or non-existent? Want to create a space that captures the attention of teens? No space and no money?

Creating special spaces in libraries to encourage teens to meet in a safe and stimulating environment is an exciting and challenging project. But have you asked yourself:

• Do I have space for this in my library?
• Where would I put it?
• How much will it cost?
• How do I feel about gaming?
• What’s wrong with sitting in a chair at a table?
• What can I do to control noise?
• What would a teen space look like? How can I get them to participate in planning their space?

In this webinar, participants will:

• Evaluate current service for teens;
• Share ideas about programs for teens;
• Take a virtual tour of new teen spaces;
• Learn how to create an ambience that appeals to teens;
• Review seating, signage, acoustics, finish materials and
• Share tips that promote teen involvement;
• Discover the practicalities and pitfalls of creating spaces for teens.

This webinar will be of interest to public librarians, library planners, architects, teen advisory boards or anyone planning or updating teen spaces in their library.

Speaker: Linda Demmers.  As a library consultant, Linda Demmers has extensive experience in library facility planning with professional background as a librarian, planning consultant, and owners’ representative on a wide variety of new construction and renovation projects. She specializes in planning process, program documentation, broad-based community and user involvement, and long-term owner client relationships.

Archive Information

If you are unable to attend the live event, you can access the archived version the day following the webinar.  Check our archive listing at: http://www.infopeople.org/training/webcasts/list/archived.