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Session Description
This workshop will feature a panel of librarians who are developing effective practices on media mentorship, such as, how to become the best media mentor I can be, how to offer library café discussion programs to engage parents on the topic of media, and how to incorporate media conversation starters for parents into existing programs. Vicky, Claudia, Darrell, and Dorothy will kick off a discussion that explores what is media mentorship, why it is important, and ways to support families as they create their own best practices for their individual family situation.
This workshop will feature a panel of librarians who are developing effective practices on media mentorship, such as, how to become the best media mentor I can be, how to offer library café discussion programs to engage parents on the topic of media, and how to incorporate media conversation starters for parents into existing programs. Vicky, Claudia, Darrell, and Dorothy will kick off a discussion that explores what is media mentorship, why it is important, and ways to support families as they create their own best practices for their individual family situation.
Presenter(s)
Vicky Hays
Poudre River (CO) Public Library District
Vicky Hays became the first ever Early Literacy Librarian for Poudre River Public Library District eight years ago. She had an aha moment when she read the ALSC white paper on Media Mentorship and has been an enthusiastic proponent for sharing the great messages from that paper since then.
Claudia Haines
Homer (AK) Public Library
Claudia Haines leads storytimes, hosts Maker programs, and gets great books into the hands of kids and teens as the Youth Services Librarian and Media Mentor at the Homer Public Library (Alaska). She is a co-author of the Association for Library Service to Children’s white paper, Media Mentorship in Libraries Serving Youth (2015) and the forthcoming book Becoming a Media Mentor: A Guide for Working with Children and Families (2016). She trains other librarians as media mentors and serves on both local and national committees that support families and literacy. She blogs at www.nevershushed.com.
Darrell Robertson
Carroll County (MD) Public Library
Darrell Robertson is the Branch Manager of Carroll County (MD) Public Library’s North Carroll Branch. From 2008-2014, he served as the Children’s Services Supervisor at the Finksburg Branch Library where he oversaw & developed a very successful Children’s Department. During this time, CCPL recognized a need for public librarians to serve as “Media Mentors” and guide families through the endless sea of technology. In the past few years, Darrell & other MD Librarians have worked to develop programming and trainings with the goal of educating everyone on the importance of media mentorship and technology.
Dorothy Stoltz
Carroll County (MD) Public Library
Dorothy Stoltz coordinates programming and outreach at Carroll County (MD) Public Library. She is co-author of several books and articles for ALA, and a co-author of the ALSC white paper, Media Mentorship in Libraries Serving Youth (2015). Dorothy spearheaded a public library research-tested study focused on early literacy training. She offers workshops to help library administrators, supervisors, and front line staff develop their thinking and creativity skills. Her most recent books are Inspired Collaboration (2016) and The Power of Play (2015).
Vicky HaysPoudre River (CO) Public Library District
Vicky Hays became the first ever Early Literacy Librarian for Poudre River Public Library District eight years ago. She had an aha moment when she read the ALSC white paper on Media Mentorship and has been an enthusiastic proponent for sharing the great messages from that paper since then.
Claudia HainesHomer (AK) Public Library
Claudia Haines leads storytimes, hosts Maker programs, and gets great books into the hands of kids and teens as the Youth Services Librarian and Media Mentor at the Homer Public Library (Alaska). She is a co-author of the Association for Library Service to Children’s white paper, Media Mentorship in Libraries Serving Youth (2015) and the forthcoming book Becoming a Media Mentor: A Guide for Working with Children and Families (2016). She trains other librarians as media mentors and serves on both local and national committees that support families and literacy. She blogs at www.nevershushed.com.
Darrell RobertsonCarroll County (MD) Public Library
Darrell Robertson is the Branch Manager of Carroll County (MD) Public Library’s North Carroll Branch. From 2008-2014, he served as the Children’s Services Supervisor at the Finksburg Branch Library where he oversaw & developed a very successful Children’s Department. During this time, CCPL recognized a need for public librarians to serve as “Media Mentors” and guide families through the endless sea of technology. In the past few years, Darrell & other MD Librarians have worked to develop programming and trainings with the goal of educating everyone on the importance of media mentorship and technology.
Dorothy StoltzCarroll County (MD) Public Library
Dorothy Stoltz coordinates programming and outreach at Carroll County (MD) Public Library. She is co-author of several books and articles for ALA, and a co-author of the ALSC white paper, Media Mentorship in Libraries Serving Youth (2015). Dorothy spearheaded a public library research-tested study focused on early literacy training. She offers workshops to help library administrators, supervisors, and front line staff develop their thinking and creativity skills. Her most recent books are Inspired Collaboration (2016) and The Power of Play (2015).
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