GEN: What Internet Programs Have you Done?

[Lisa Champelli <lchampel@BLOOMINGTON.IN.US>]

Dear Librarian:

Would you be willing to share your programs with other youth librarians
who are investigating ways to incorporate use of the Internet in library
programs?

What programs have you developed to teach young people about the Internet?
How have you integrated the Internet into Summer Reading Programs and
other recreational or instructional library programs you conduct for
children and teens? Have you developed Web pages to use with programs?

I am in the process of compiling reports from public and school librarians
about the innovative ways they are using the Internet in library programs
for young people. These reports will be featured in a book to be published
by Neal-Schuman. If you could please take a little time to describe YOUR
program, I would very much like to consider it for inclusion in this book.

Please use the following outline as a guide for what information
to include in your report. And please e-mail your report by April 10
(no more than 10 double-spaced typed pages, please) to:
lchampel@bloomington.in.us  (starts with a lowercase "L" / not a #1)

* Title of Program:
* Web Site Address for Program (if applicable):
  - Have you developed a Web page that you use in the program, or as a
  handout, or that you refer participants to for more information?/What
  is the URL?
* Target Audience/Age Level:
* Required Equipment/Facilities/Setting:
  - Where have you conducted the program?/What kind of space is needed?
  - How many computers do you need to do the program?
  - What kinds of software applications do you use?
  - Are any browser plug-ins required?/What are they?
  - Is a LitePro or other computer projector needed?
  - What type of Internet connection do you have (ISDN, modem, etc.)?
* Program Description:
  - Why do you do this program?/What goals do you have (Educational,
  Recreational, To Promote Use of Library Facility, etc.)?
  - How do you do this program? (Please briefly explain how you prepare
  for this program, what do you talk about during the program, and what do
  the program participants do?)
* Notes/Comments/Insights of Program Conductor:
  - What have you learned in doing this program that would be helpful for
    others to know?
* Summary of your Library's Internet Policy, concerning children/teens:
  - Briefly explain what guidelines/rules your library has for children
  and teens to use the Internet. Do you use blocking software?
* Contact Person:
  - Please give the Name, Title, Library, Address, Phone, E-mail of the
  person to contact with any follow-up questions about this program.

Please note: I am not looking for examples of Web pages or projects that
kids have done as part of a library program. I am wanting to feature
programs (and Web pages) that librarians have designed/conducted to
facilitate youth access to the Internet. If you have any questions, please
do not hesitate to contact me at lchampel@bloomington.in.us Thank you!

Sincerely,

Lisa Champelli
lchampel@bloomington.in.us

  Children's Librarian
  Monroe County Public Library
  Bloomington, IN

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