tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1079943187517698853.post3872069158049555948..comments2023-07-10T02:59:39.727-07:00Comments on So-Cal Library Connection: Help! We have too much help!Kirbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12463837863893057142noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1079943187517698853.post-47416326535886781552013-01-07T17:24:19.692-08:002013-01-07T17:24:19.692-08:00Thanks so much for that advice Joanna! You've...Thanks so much for that advice Joanna! You've got my mind spinning in all these directions now of ways they can help out without physically being here. I do not have control over the website but maybe I can start something else, like on Blogger or FB. emderryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07998572185400003074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1079943187517698853.post-81323021905673432902012-12-27T16:31:53.832-08:002012-12-27T16:31:53.832-08:00Or if you don't have control over your website...Or if you don't have control over your website you can just direct your teens to my website and they can join my Review Crew. :) The only time they have to physically come into the library is to select their free book (after 3 reviews) and to pick up any monthly prizes they might win.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12630693113615549149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1079943187517698853.post-38677134382991186312012-12-27T16:29:58.466-08:002012-12-27T16:29:58.466-08:00We have the same "problem" at my library...We have the same "problem" at my library. Our volunteer coordinator is inundated with phone calls from parents and teens looking for volunteers opportunities. During the summer we take on about 50 teens, but throughout the school year we can handle far fewer.<br /><br />I decided to create a program where teens could earn community service without ever stepping foot in the library. It provides a much needed service to the community without any additional staff time or need for training. It also addresses the issue of teens not being able to attend in-library programs when our Branch was closed down 2 years ago.<br /><br />The Review Crew http://library.escondido.org/review-crew.aspx enables teens to earn community service credit for writing online book reviews. This helps me by creating online content for the teen website as well as serving as a useful reader's advisory tool for staff and other teens.<br /><br />If you have control over your library's website, it's a really easy program to run. All of the information is available on the webpage if you want to start your own program. I'm also happy to answer any questions.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12630693113615549149noreply@blogger.com