teen library behavior
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for NEFLIN, November 18, 2010TRANSCRIPT
Presented by Beth Gallaway
Beasts in the Fair Garden:
Cultivating Teens as Lifelong Library Users
NEFLIN Webinar
November 2010
Teen Library Behavior 101, or:
Resources:
Do you have ephebiphobia?
Disruptive Library Behaviors
Dangerous Library Behaviors
Differentiate Between the 2 Ds
Why Do Teens Act That Way?
Teen Behavior Influences
Frontal Lobe
Myelin Sheath
Dopamine
Serotonin
Melatonin
On Rules
Set Boundaries
“John, it’s too noisy over here, and some
people are trying to study. If the disruptive
behavior continues, you will be asked to leave.
Example
You can choose to lower the volume level
and stay, or you can choose to leave.
“Mary, your computer time is up, we have someone
waiting. If you continue to violate the time limit,
your computer privileges will be suspended.
Example
You can choose to log off now and get more time
tomorrow, or lose computer access for 2 days.
“Librarians do not kick teens out of the
library. Teens get themselves kicked out of
the library, because of their behavior.”
~ Nick Buron, NYPL
Reminder!
Correcting Behavior
* follow your instincts
Follow Through
Create Raving Fans
Cultivate Relationships
Meaningful Participation
Be an Excellent Librarian!
Excellent Customer Service
CS Tip: Give ‘em the Pickle!
Excellent Reference
The Reference Interview
RI Tip: Smile like you mean it!
Thibault, Pascal; Pierre Gosselin, Marie-Lise Brunel and Ursula Hess. “Children’s and adolescents’ perception of the authenticity of smiles.” Journal of Experimental Child Psychology. Volume 102, Issue 3, March 2009, pages 360-367
Excellent Reader’s Advisory
RA Tip: Incorporate Media
A Room of Their Own
The Search Institute’s
Developmental Assets
http://www.search-institute.org/
developmental-assets/lists
Reminders for Librarians
Homework Assignment: Moment of Truth
Thank You!