Friction, traction to social action: training in library services for Queensland teenagers.Cross sectoral, holistic, service provision supports the developmental, informational, emotional and social growth of young people. Libraries have a central role to play in resourcing and facilitating their journey to adulthood. The materials, space and activities that libraries provide enable young people to explore the world around them in a safe environment. The skills they develop, particularly information literacy Several conceptions and definitions of information literacy have become prevalent. For example, one conception defines information literacy in terms of a set of competencies that an informed citizen of an information society ought to possess to participate intelligently and , are life skills. The skill of recognising an information need and of being able to find out--knowing where to go, to whom to speak, how to do it--is not a secret art or an inherent personal quality. It is a discipline that is taught and learnt. Edited version of a paper given at the fifth national information literacy conference Adelaide 30 November-1 December 2001 ********** `Life is extraordinary, it's exciting, life is as big and interesting as your brain is--if you can imagine it, you can do it.' Teenagehood, as understood by sixteen year old Sarah Old Sarah is a one-act comic opera composed by François Cellier with a libretto by Harry Greenbank. The piece was first produced at the Savoy Theatre from 17 June 1897 to 31 July 1897 and from 16 August 1897 to 20 November 1897 with The Yeomen of the Guard , is a time of high energy, bursting enthusiasm, unparalleled creativity and unbridled potential. In the words of France's favourite poet Rimbaud, whose work spanned only his teenage years `This is the season of love; I'm seventeen years old. The age of hopes and fantasies ... this is what I call springtime'. (1) The capacity of ordinary teenagers for heroism Heroism See also Bravery. Achilles Greek hero without whom Troy could not have been taken. [Gk. Lit.: Iliad] Aeneas Trojan hero; legendary founder of Roman race. [Rom. Lit. , oration, commercial success, creative expression, is evident at every level of society throughout history. Social reformer Frederic Ozanam was only twenty when he founded the St Vincent de Paul Vin·cent de Paul , Saint 1581-1660. French ecclesiastic who founded the Congregation of the Mission (1625) and the Daughters of Charity (1633). Society, a life direction the seeds of which would have been taking root during his adolescence adolescence, time of life from onset of puberty to full adulthood. The exact period of adolescence, which varies from person to person, falls approximately between the ages 12 and 20 and encompasses both physiological and psychological changes. . Closer to home, contemporary Australian writer Melina Marcetta began Looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. Alibrandi in her eighteenth year. From childhood to adulthood As the transition from childhood to adulthood, adolescence is a time of immense and rapid change during which young people negotiate many social, family, community, environmental and cultural forces that impact on their health, well being and development. For them to thrive as they grow they need to be able to think independently and critically, be able to problem solve, be mentally and physically strong, be thoughtful and caring human beings--and they need to be literate. The responsibility for their educational, emotional and social development clearly lies with parents, carers, educators, and human service organisations. However, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Dr Howard Sercombe, coordinator of the youth work studies program at Western Australia's Edith Cowan Edith Dircksey Cowan (née Brown), OBE (August 2 1861–June 9 1932) was an Australian politician, social campaigner and the first woman elected as a representative in an Australian parliament. University ... we have been neither kind nor accommodating to young people. We haven't tried to work out ways of facilitating their movement into productive and positive adulthood. We haven't tried to find ways of negotiating active citizenship for young people. We haven't welcomed young people as partners in this dynamic game we call a society. We have treated them badly. (2) Lecturer in services to young people at Queensland University of Technology, Phil Crane Philip Miller "Phil" Crane (born November 3, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois) is a former American politician. Crane was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1969 to 2005, representing the 8th District of Illinois in the northwestern suburbs of , points out that ... young people are increasingly carrying more of the burden and cost of social difficulties ... such as unemployment, homelessness, ill health, and conflict with family and authorities ... as mechanisms for the collective sharing of risk. (3) Youth unemployment levels are currently running at 40 per cent. That is, two in every five unemployed people Noun 1. unemployed people - people who are involuntarily out of work (considered as a group); "the long-term unemployed need assistance" unemployed plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one are between 15 - 24 years. (4) Comments by rural young women and men specifically about the lack of employment opportunities in their communities include * there are just not enough jobs, and what jobs there are, are boring and dead end * they need to eliminate discrimination against employing young people * employers should provide real wages, given many young people are living independently of parents and receive no support from them (5) Society's general response to high unemployment levels is to try to stop young people from leaving school, make them economically dependent on their parents until they are 25 or make them work for the dole Work for the Dole is an Australian federal government programme that provides work experience to job seekers. It was first permanently enacted in 1998, having been trialed in 1997. It is one means by which job seekers can satisfy their mutual obligation requirements. . (6) Low income and economic hardship, relationship and family conflict or breakdown, lack of support from parents, and mental health problems have all been identified as causes of youth homelessness. At any one time across the country, up to 37 000 young people between the ages of 12 and 24 experience homelessness. Although mental health problems can be a contributing factor to youth homelessness, so also can myriad other developmental, educational and social pressures lead to ill health and risk taking behaviour. During 1999, 380 young people between the ages of 15 and 24 years committed suicide. The rate of suicide in rural and remote areas is higher than in capital cities. (7) Poor access to basic health services health services Managed care The benefits covered under a health contract in rural communities means that issues such as despair and suicide are often not adequately dealt with. Adding to the problem of accessibility in the case of mental illness in rural areas is `the social stigma Social stigma is severe social disapproval of personal characteristics or beliefs that are against cultural norms. Social stigma often leads to marginalization. Examples of existing or historic social stigmas can be physical or mental disabilities and disorders, as well as of being seen as weak enough, sick enough or `mad' enough to allow the community to help'. (8) Young males in particular are less likely to access support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services , given The rural or outback mystique of self reliance, strength and masculine activity (from shooting to domestic abuse), combined with an unfortunate attitude to such support services as do exist, make resort to suicide almost inevitable for too many. (9) Associated with suicide are the related practices of substance abuse, risk taking behaviour and criminal activity amongst young people which Kenyon links to lack of services and resources including appropriate youth recreation areas and safe and accessible age relevant activities. (10) In a recent youth study in Caboolture, a satellite of Brisbane, stable places that youth consider theirs and in which they feel safe, were identified as fundamental to supporting youth development in the community. `Young people rarely have private space over which they have any control and rely heavily on public space to `hang out' in.' (11) Regardless of the fact that young people are intensive users of public space the response in many communities has been to `... increase the intensity of our policing of public space', to remove street furniture from public spaces--to move them on. Young people today strive for an equitable sense of place and power within their communities `... in the context of society's persistent fears of young people's capacity for violence, crime and delinquency, and the belief and judgement that young people are `too young' and `too unsafe' to be given access to adult processes. (13) In the report Creating better educational and employment opportunities for rural young people, young men and women were identified as a key ingredient for the economic and social future of rural communities. Feedback from young people about their involvement in community decision making processes confirmed that they believed `... they could make considered input to important and relevant community decisions if their communities provided them with the chance'. The report emphasised the need for young women and men to be `informed, heard and resourced'. At the conclusion of consultations, young people were asked to draft a message to their local mayor. The following is a collation COLLATION, descents. A term used in the laws of Louisiana. Collation -of goods is the supposed or real return to the mass of the succession, which an heir makes of the property he received in advance of his share or otherwise, in order that such property may be divided, together with the of these messages * we want more of a say * we want to make a difference * we want to be involved in decisions affecting young people and youth services * we want more than just consultation--being a part of making things happen is more important (14) The alternative to exclusion is inclusion, the decision to build inclusive communities rather than divided ones. It is a decision to recognise young people as a rightful constituency of local government rather than a problem to be managed, a target to be shot at, or a population to be controlled and policed. (15) Public libraries There are over 360 public libraries in urban, regional and rural Queensland. In regional and rural centres libraries are often the only free, indoor, recreational space available to the community. It is with an awareness of issues affecting young people and an understanding that libraries are ideally positioned to contribute actively to community development that the State Library of Queensland The State Library of Queensland is a large public library provided to the people of the State of Queensland, Australia, by the State Government. Its legislative basis is provided by the Queensland Libraries Act 1988. has developed training modules and resources for librarians and young people in libraries. These include Training modules * Training for librarians working with teenagers Library services for teenagers * Library based Teenage reading/advisory groups and Homework help clubs * BHP BHP blood hydrostatic pressure; the pressure exerted by the blood cells and plasma in the capillaries. Skills Net: Homework help for students * OPAL opal (ō`pəl), a mineral consisting of poorly crystalline to amorphous silica, SiO2·nH2O; the water content is quite variable but usually ranges from 3% to 10%. Internet training for librarians working with young people Resources * Netlinks homework database * One small room and Youth space album * Online programming and activity ideas for teenagers Library services for teenagers Author of Connecting young adults and libraries, Patrick Jones, believes that `By involving youth in the library's development ... you enable (them) to participate in the library's evolution'. This gives them role rehearsal experiences that `allow them to use their intense developmental need for social experience with peers, their fledgling hypothetical thinking abilities, and channel their enormous emotional and physical energies into helping other people through helping the library'. (16) The one day training course Library services for teenagers is based on this premise. The module comprises a customer care component the purpose of which is to raise awareness of * attitudes of library staff and the community towards young people--we are really looking for an attitudinal change here * role of the library as a community centre--library as central focus for community activity and services The course also emphasises holistic and accessible service provision by focusing on key elements in service delivery. Particularly when serving young people, these elements need to be working simultaneously to ensure success * great collections * activities * appropriate space * friendly staff * promotion of services * collaboration with interested people and groups within the community Library collections According to young people's services consultant, Jane Gardiner Connor The materials collection is the heart of the library. Great programs, excellent publicity and public relations, good relationships with teachers, and a beautiful facility mean little if the library does not have a collection to meet the needs of the people it serves. (17) Through collections, public libraries aim to provide access to the widest choice of materials to support all the information, leisure, cultural and social needs of young people. In partnership with services the collection can develop the library habit and a love of reading; engage the curious mind; and through a broad range of formats, support different learning styles and needs. The variety of formats available for teenagers in libraries is constantly expanding to reflect contemporary expressions of creativity that is an integral part of their culture. Formats such as magazines, graphic novels, talking books talk·ing book n. A recorded reading of a book, designed for use by the visually impaired. Talking Book Noun Trademark a recording of a book, designed to be used by the blind Noun , zines, electronic resources, music cds, videos and dvds are all popular with teens and the traditional novel and information book format are finding new fans with TV and movie tie ins and a development of funky funky - Said of something that functions, but in a slightly strange, klugey way. It does the job and would be difficult to change, so its obvious non-optimality is left alone. Often used to describe interfaces. , colourful colourful or US colorful Adjective 1. with bright or richly varied colours 2. vivid or distinctive in character Adj. 1. products in areas of interest to teens such as `cool destinations' and `extreme sports'. Public library collections try very hard to be fun, to be interesting, to be inviting, to offer `information' and `the story' to teenagers in formats that are appealing, digestible digestible having the quality of being able to be digested. digestible energy the proportion of the potential energy in a feed which is in fact digested. digestible protein see digestible protein. , and socially acceptable. Formats such as magazines are recognised as containing useful information on relationship building, sex, drugs, human interest and culture. The comic format of graphic novels is recognised as promoting reading for enjoyment. `When a child reads a Tin Tin
Tin Tin was a pop/rock band formed in the UK in 1966 by expatriate Australian musicians. , he is reading 8000 words.' (18) As well as being seen as cool, they are for teenagers the acceptable face of fiction. As well as containing recreational materials designed to meet teenager information wants, libraries also have resources to meet information needs, be they homework, career, personal or developmental. One of the ways libraries try very hard to meet teenagers information wants and needs is by involving them in the collection development process. The benefit to the libraries is significant as it not only saves money and ensures the collection is well used but also gives teenagers ownership of the collection, which means that they tend to collectively look after it. For teenagers it gives them importance, respect and an opportunity to meaningfully participate in the development of community resources. Activities Including teenagers in library collection development is only one of many activities in which teenagers can participate to engage them intellectually, socially, and emotionally. Whilst involving young people in the development of `their' library is fundamental to effective service provision, activities also explain and promote the collections and the services to them. The organisation of collections in libraries is something of a mystery to all but teacher and public librarians. Even academic librarians have been known to gaze wonderingly at public library fiction sections, which are usually given over to the 800s in their domains. Activities in libraries for young people help to make these collections meaningful. Fun orientation sessions, which familiarise them with opacs or subject indexes, explain the alphabetical or genre organisation and content of fiction sections, or make rational the organisation of Dewey or LCH LCH Launch LCH London Clearing House LCH Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (medicine; immune system disorder) LCH Latch LCH Light Combat Helicopter LCH Lake Charles, LA, USA - Municipal (Airport Code) , ensures the library is an accessible, nonthreatening environment for young people to be in. At a social level library based activities give teenagers something to do with their spare time. Particularly in rural communities, there is a lack of meaningful things to do and spaces to do them in. As adults we have a responsibility to provide suitable recreational facilities Noun 1. recreational facility - a public facility for recreation recreation facility facility, installation - a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry; "the assembly plant is an enormous facility" for young people. Nonetheless, when designing activities for young people it is essential to involve them in the process otherwise they simply will not come. They are discerning dis·cern·ing adj. Exhibiting keen insight and good judgment; perceptive. dis·cern  ing·ly adv. , critical consumers and they are very clear
about what does and does not interest them. Some activities will
naturally evolve in response to an overwhelming need and demand by young
people for library staff time and attention. Homework help clubs and IT
training are good examples of these. The format of other programs, those
based on library staffs' desire to engage and promote the
collection, need to be designed in conjunction with young people to
ensure their relevance and interest to their specific community.
Services such as teenage reading or advisory groups are an ideal forum
for that dialogue to take place in.
At the State Library of Queensland we work with librarians to help them develop services for young people by running sessions on homework help clubs, internet and teenage reading and advisory groups, and by offering a back up advisory service. Homework help clubs In a global climate of concern over falling literacy levels and poor secondary school results, the module on developing library based homework help clubs demonstrates how librarians can formalise an existing service and market it to young people and the community at large. By formalising and publicising homework help clubs to local government and to the community, libraries and are seen to be proactively addressing community needs, and are in a better position to seek funding for additional staffing and resources. Homework help clubs are designed to support and facilitate the educational attainment Educational attainment is a term commonly used by statisticans to refer to the highest degree of education an individual has completed.[1] The US Census Bureau Glossary defines educational attainment as "the highest level of education completed in terms of the of young people in the community by offering advice, support and practical help for homework and assignment work. The clubs also promote the development of learning skills by helping young people help themselves through actually understanding the library and its resources better. To support the development of homework help clubs in libraries the State Library of Queensland, has developed a homework site on the Netlinks database netlinks.slq.qld. gov.au/hw.htm. One young user commented It's a great site that helps me with my homework. I like that, I can find everything I want to know about anything without having to hassle my mum to search for me, it's a really cool site. In 2001 the State Library partnered with BHP to deliver free computer and internet training to the public in rural Queensland. One of the courses on offer for young people is homework help for students, the aim of which is to explore effective ways to search the world wide web for information to help with homework, assignments, projects and exams www.slq.qld.gov.au/ publib/homework/. Opal The Online public access in libraries project, (Opal) started in 1997 as a Queensland government initiative aimed to provide every local government in Queensland with equipment and training to establish public access computers in library services. As part of this project the Young Peoples Services Unit at the State Library developed training courses to skill library staff in guiding and instructing young people, their parents and carers and teachers on access, navigation, retrieval and interpretation of results through a variety of search strategies. The courses also raise issues of censorship censorship, official prohibition or restriction of any type of expression believed to threaten the political, social, or moral order. It may be imposed by governmental authority, local or national, by a religious body, or occasionally by a powerful private group. , transference TRANSFERENCE, Scotch law. The name of an action by which a suit, which was pending at the time the parties died, is transferred from the deceased to his representatives, in the same condition in which it stood formerly. of skills and information needs of specific groups, including teenagers. Teenage reading and advisory groups Teenage reading and advisory groups are a regular forum where teenagers can meet with each other and the librarian to develop a local library service that suits their needs--something that clearly belongs to them. The forum, through discussion and activities, also * encourages and promotes voluntary reading and the library habit * encourages use of the library by those who would not normally do so * supports the development of literacy, academic attainment and life skills * provides a safe and identifiable place where teenagers can meet each other and make new friends * provides a focus for close liaison and consultation between librarians and teenagers Activities that take place within a teenage reading group can be both library and community based. For example, the group may work on creating its own zine Pronounced "zeen." See Webzine and e-zine. , be organising a night out at the local cinema or researching guest speakers that it wants to invite to its town. To assist with generating ideas for activities for teenage reading groups, the State Library has developed an online Programming ideas for teenagers resource www.slq.qld.gov.au/pub/teenprog/ index.htm The variety of experience that young people gain from working with each other and the librarian is far reaching. The librarian is able to act as a mentor for young people, and foster communicative com·mu·ni·ca·tive adj. 1. Inclined to communicate readily; talkative. 2. Of or relating to communication. com·mu processes within the group. Working together as part of a team gives teenagers the opportunity to work on their life and social skills, hone decision making skills and take on new responsibilities in a nonthreatening, safe environment. Space Safe environments and space that teenagers can call their own is in relatively short supply. So they end up hanging out on windy street corners, in shopping centres, demarcating their territory using noise, numbers of feet on the ground and physically expanding actions--in short by being really scary scar·y adj. scar·i·er, scar·i·est 1. Causing fright or alarm. 2. Easily scared; very timid. scar , a perfectly normal animal kingdom behaviour. Worldwide, libraries have been identified in a number of studies as being safe places for all library users, but in particular young people. In one US library survey, when asked what users most wanted Most Wanted may refer to:
One small room It was in the spirit of collaboration and a desire for an holistic approach holistic approach A term used in alternative health for a philosophical approach to health care, in which the entire Pt is evaluated and treated. See Alternative medicine, Holistic medicine. to library service provision that in 1997 Young Peoples Services in partnership with Youth Arts Queensland, Redland Shire Council Redland Shire is a Local Government Area of South East Queensland, spread along the southern coast of Moreton Bay covering 537 square kilometres. Sandwiched between the burgeoning cities of Brisbane to the north, Logan to the west and the Gold Coast to the south, it is part of the , and the young people of the Redland community, embarked on the One small room project. (19) One small room was a unique project, firstly because of the level of involvement of young people from the onset, but also because it flagged libraries as being seen by parents as safe places, `just going to the library mum', and libraries as meeting places, places to `hang out'. (20) The overall aim of the pilot project was to contribute to changing the way that libraries in Australia provide services to young people. In Queensland, it did exactly that by starting a trend to working with young people to create youth spaces throughout libraries in Queensland. To facilitate this, Public Library Services created the Youth space album (21) which pictorially pic·to·ri·al adj. 1. Relating to, characterized by, or composed of pictures. 2. Represented as if in a picture: pictorial prose. 3. documents library youth spaces and highlights special features, ideas that work particularly well and ideas that do not work so well. Feedback from libraries which have created youth spaces, some of whom are represented in the Youth space album, includes * more youth come in and linger longer Linger longer is a card game related to Go boom. The aim of the game is to keep your cards for as long as possible. When you run out of cards you are eliminated from the game. . The library is no longer experienced as an extension of the school library, but as an enjoyable recreational space * youth show ownership of space * there have also been significant increases in youth membership and issues. One library reported an annual increase in issues of 45 per cent More detail on youth spaces and other youth library initiatives is in the innovation grants reports on the young people's services web pages. (22) Well trained and friendly staff A well resourced service is meaningless if young people experience hostility or indifference when they are in the library. There are many reasons why adults, including library staff, treat young people aggressively and with disinterest dis·in·ter·est n. 1. Freedom from selfish bias or self-interest; impartiality. 2. Lack of interest; indifference. tr.v. To divest of interest. Noun 1. . These include a physical and emotional fear of them; personal insecurities about their ability to help them as users; poor self esteem on the part of the adult; irritation irritation /ir·ri·ta·tion/ (ir?i-ta´shun) 1. the act of stimulating. 2. a state of overexcitation and undue sensitivity.ir´ritative ir·ri·ta·tion n. 1. at teenagers' lack of self control and need to test social boundaries. It is often easier for most adults, for any of the aforementioned a·fore·men·tioned adj. Mentioned previously. n. The one or ones mentioned previously. aforementioned Adjective mentioned before Adj. 1. reasons to dismiss, be cranky crank·y 1 adj. crank·i·er, crank·i·est 1. Having a bad disposition; peevish. 2. Having eccentric ways; odd. 3. with or avoid teenagers rather than engage, listen to or acknowledge them. As adults, our communications with teenagers tend toward expediency--they are often directional In one direction. Contrast with omnidirectional. , operational, organisational. We do not tend to explore the emotional and the spiritual with them unless they are in crisis. However thoughts and feelings are so much more than `problems'. When we take the time to communicate meaningfully with the young people, be they our users or our children, we are helping them to develop skills they need when developing social and strategic networks--we are modelling appropriate ways of managing people. Too often what is mistaken for poor behaviour by teenagers is simply a knee jerk knee jerk n. See patellar reflex. knee jerk Knee-jerk reaction, knee reflex, patellar reflex Neurology A reflex tested by tapping just below the bent knee on the patellar tendon, causing the quadriceps muscle to response to how they are being treated by adults. Too often adults treat teenagers as they were treated during their adolescence, unaware of alternative modes of behaviour. Working with librarians to broaden their understanding of the developmental, educational, emotional and social needs and wants of teenagers is as important as training them to answer an information enquiry or manage workplace health and safety. Displaying genuine interest, warmth and humour humour (Latin; “fluid”) In early Western physiological theory, one of the four body fluids thought to determine a person's temperament and features. all promote the library as an equitable, accessible place for everyone. Promotion Promotion is about letting existing users and potential users know what is in the library for them, be it cdroms, a friendly chat, the latest blockbuster block·bust·er n. 1. Something, such as a film or book, that sustains widespread popularity and achieves enormous sales. 2. A high-explosive bomb used for demolition purposes. 3. , internet training courses, council minutes or career information. The library is a treasure trove TREASURE TROVE. Found treasure. 2. This name is given to such money or coin, gold, silver, plate, or bullion, which having been hidden or concealed in the earth or other private place, so long that its owner is unknown, has been discovered by accident. . What other government or commercial service offers such a wide range of information resources (1) The data and information assets of an organization, department or unit. See data administration. (2) Another name for the Information Systems (IS) or Information Technology (IT) department. See IT. , comfortable spaces to relax in, access to the latest technologies, helpful friendly advice, fun and age specific activities, for everyone, for free? As fantastic as public library services are, librarians seem to be hesitant hes·i·tant adj. Inclined or tending to hesitate. hes i·tant·ly adv. about letting people know. They also then tend to get
disheartened dis·heart·en tr.v. dis·heart·ened, dis·heart·en·ing, dis·heart·ens To shake or destroy the courage or resolution of; dispirit. See Synonyms at discourage. when nobody uses the collections or turns up to the wonderful activities they have put a great deal of effort and time into planning. We need to learn to SHOUT about what we are and what we do, and start strategically promoting our services. One of the best ways to reach out to teenagers is through other teenagers. They know where the key, cool places are--local creek, neighbourhood skatebowl, behind a favourite shed, and they also know the format of publicity that will engage them. Part of the librarian's program of activities can be to get teenagers to make their own funky publicity and distribute it in youth hang outs. As well as promoting the library in well known teenage haunts, link up with other youth related groups and services in the community including commercial services. Collaboration Within a community there are many other groups and individuals working with the same customer groups as libraries who have similar goals and outcomes in mind. These organisations can be from educational, welfare, retail or cultural sectors. Working with others enriches the quality of the service provided for teenagers by bringing related information and resources together at one point in time. For example, by inviting to the library a tattooist; a GP, to discuss maintenance of tattoos; members of the public who sport interesting tattoos or tattoos in various states of degradation, putting up a display of materials in the library on tattooing tattooing /tat·too·ing/ (tah-too´ing) the introduction, by punctures, of permanent colors in the skin. tattooing of cornea permanent coloring of the cornea, chiefly to conceal leukomatous spots. including career information and then wrapping it all up with a mehindi and transferable tattoo tattoo, the marking of the skin with punctures into which pigment is rubbed. The word originates from the Tahitian tattau [to mark]. The term is sometimes extended to scarification, which consists of skin incisions into which irritants may be rubbed to produce session--makes for an interesting evening. Metallica music could be played softly in the background, cult movies could be running on the library's vcr and so it goes on. Working with groups, individuals and groups in the community is stimulating, eye opening, and good for public relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most (self and organisational promotion). It enables you to do things that you would probably never attempt on your own. The One small room project is a good example of this. Cross sectoral, holistic service provision supports the developmental, informational, emotional and social growth of young people. Libraries have a central role to play in resourcing and facilitating their journey to adulthood. The materials, space and activities that libraries provide enable young people to explore the world around them in a safe environment. The skills young people develop, particularly in information literacy, are life skills. The skill of being able to recognise the need for information and of knowing where to go, whom to speak to, how to do it, is not a secret art or an inherent personal quality. It is a discipline that is taught and learnt. References (1) Starke, E Arthur Rimbaud Noun 1. Arthur Rimbaud - French poet whose work influenced the surrealists (1854-1891) Jean Nicholas Arthur Rimbaud, Rimbaud London, Faber 1973 p6 (2) Sercombe, H Opting for inclusion Keynote address keynote address n. An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech. Noun 1. presented to Local Government Association Queensland conference, Mackay, Edith Cowan University 2000 p10 (3) Crane, P Local contributions to the development of youth-friendly public spaces YANQ transitions 8(1) 2000 p1 (4) Kenyon, P, Sercombe, H, Black, A and Lhuede, D Creating better educational and employment opportunities for rural young people Tasmania, NYARS NYARS National Youth Affairs Research Scheme (Australia) 2001 p30 (5) ibid p86 (6) Sercombe op cit Op Cit Opere Citato (Latin: In the Work Mentioned) p10 (7) Mission Australia Mission Australia is a non-denominational, not for profit organisation that helps people in need. Operating all around Australia and providing a wide range of services, Mission Australia tries to give people the skills and support they need to take their place within the Scope the facts: Youth Suicide 2001 www.mission.com.au (8) Lohse, H Suicide in isolation Youth studies Australia Youth Studies Australia (ISSN 1038-2569) is a peer reviewed academic journal published by the Australian Clearinghouse for Youth Studies -- also known as ACYS -- based at the University of Tasmania. 11(1) 1992 p5 (9) loc cit Loc Cit Loco Citato (Latin: In the Place Mentioned) (10) Kenyon, P, Sercombe, H, Black, A and Lhuede, D op cit p30 (11) Community Praxis prax·is n. pl. prax·es 1. Practical application or exercise of a branch of learning. 2. Habitual or established practice; custom. 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The country is often referred to simply as Britain. , Kitchen Sink Press 1996 (19) State Library of Queensland www.slq.qld.gov. au/pub/onesmall/index.htm (20) ibid p30 (21) State Library of Queensland www.slq.qld, gov.au/pub/youthspace/index.htm (22) State Library of Queensland www.slq.qld. gov.au/pub/yps/#Innovation Other references Abbott-Chapman, J Rural resilience resilience (r  ·zilˑ·yens),n : youth making a life in regions of high unemployment Youth studies Australia 20(3) 2001 Bartik, W, Kowalenko, N, Whitefield, K and Wignall, A Anxiety and depression in young people: a collaborative rural and remote service model Youth studies Australia 20(3) 2001 Collits, P Small town decline and survival: trends, success factors and policy issues The future of Australia's country towns conference, Bendigo, June 2000 www.abc.net.au/rural/town/paperli.htm Lynch, M and Ogilvie, E Access to amenities: the issue of ownership Youth studies Australia 18(4) 1999 Nairn, K Young people's participation: what does it mean for libraries and librarians? Aplis 4(1) 2001 Nunan, K One small room Youth Arts Queensland, State Library of Queensland and Redland Shire Council 1997 The Young Peoples at Risk Program: Research and Evaluation Centre for Primary Health Care, School of Population Health and Department of Psychiatry psychiatry (səkī`ətrē, sī–), branch of medicine that concerns the diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, including major depression, schizophrenia, and anxiety. Queensland young people's mental health survey Australia, University of Queensland The University of Queensland (UQ) is the longest-established university in the state of Queensland, Australia, a member of Australia's Group of Eight, and the Sandstone Universities. It is also a founding member of the international Universitas 21 organisation. 2001 Denise O'Connor is the Librarian for Young People at the State Library of Queensland. She has worked in Queensland and British libraries British Library, national library of Great Britain, located in London. Long a part of the British Museum, the library collection originated in 1753 when the government purchased the Harleian Library, the library of Sir Robert Bruce Cotton, and groups of manuscripts. as a young people's specialist for the past ten years. In her current role she develops and delivers training statewide as well as providing support and advice to librarians on issues concerning young people. Address: Public Library Services, State Library of Queensland, PO Box 3815, South Brisbane Qld 4101 tel(07)32143214 fax(07)32143244 d.oconnor@slq.qld.gov.au Anne Spelman is the Consultant for Young Peoples Services at the State Library of Queensland. She manages the young people's collection for the Country Lending Service and offers advice, support and training for librarians throughout Queensland on issues affecting young people. Anne is the convener con·vene v. con·vened, con·ven·ing, con·venes v.intr. To come together usually for an official or public purpose; assemble formally. v.tr. 1. of the Alia Children's Youth Services, Queensland. Address: Public Library Services, State Library of Queensland, PO Box 3815, South Brisbane Qld 4101 tel(07)32143214 fax(07)32143244 a.spelman@slq.qld.gov.au |
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