[LM_NET] Library Activities for Post High School

[Mary Beth Roche <MRoche@EDAFF.COM>]

Below is my original post and some nice responses.  Thank you for your
suggestions.  I'm in the process of putting these into practice.

 

I am a Librarian in a small, private, technical school.  We tend to have

some down time here, and I would like to start activities to bring in

more patrons.  I realize there are author visits and book clubs and

talks, but I would like to have some different activities as well, since

I am on a very limited budget.  I know there are wonderful librarians

out there who might be able to help me....please?

 

 

From: Julia Beck [mailto:jvbeck@bell.net]

Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 7:27 PM

To: Mary Beth Roche

Subject: Re: Library Acitivities for Post High School

 

A very successful activity that I started many years ago with high
school students was a "Discussion Forum" -- the students chose topics of
interest

(democratically) and then I would find (resourcefully) an expert on the
topic -- this individual or individuals would come to the school (for
free,

usually) -- I took some money from the library's programming budget for
refreshments. The sessions/seminars were held every two weeks, during
lunchtime or after school depending on the time of year or speaker. Some
of the topics included: Indian music - a sitar player; the economics of
oil -- a university economist; Chinese politics -- a journalist;
etc.etc. Of course topics depend on the interests of students
--generally something they are thinking about or grappling with, and
which is not covered by the curriculum. Success depends on the
creativity and enthusiasm of the group of students.

 

From: Aimee Stoffel [mailto:astoffel@usd352.k12.ks.us]

Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 8:03 PM

To: Mary Beth Roche

Subject: Re: Library Acitivities for Post High School

 

I would suggest board games, puzzles, hosting a "game night" or a week
of games where you have tournaments each night. You could even charge a
minimal fee to play in each tournament. Board games are fairly
inexpensive and you could even pick them up used at garage sales. Saving
up for a Wii or Playstation could also be an option for a fundraising
goal.  Maybe even setting a goal with a business to match the funds
raised during your week of games. http://www.ilovelibraries.org/gaming/

will give you some ideas of what you can do and some literature to help
sell the idea to your staff and students.

I'd love to hear how it goes!

 

 

Mary Beth Roche, MIS

 Library Director

Allied Medical & Technical Institute

517 Ash Street

Scranton, PA 18509

570-558-1818 Ext. 1927

Fax 570-342-4537

MRoche@edaff.com

 

"Shadows of a thousand years rise again unseen; voices whisper in the
trees, 'Tonight is Halloween"

--Dexter Kozen

 


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