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The purpose of the Teen Advisory Board for the students would be to: The Teen Advisory Board would help the librarian “run” the LHS library. The librarian would be an advisor and give permission for their activities and selections. The administration would be consulted as needed. The students will be responsible for setting up the structure of the board, its name, meeting plans, and programming and projects. The funding would be allotted from the library budget and fundraisers if necessary. The TAB will evolve as the students and their needs change. It must be flexible and be willing to change in any part. There will be a membership application form. The librarian believes this will give the group and concept a more serious tone and commitment. It will also be great practice for filling out an application. The application, as optional questions, will ask why they would like to be on the board and in what programs and activities they would like to see and/or be involved. This board will begin in the 2011-2012 school year. The first meeting will be coordinated by the librarian. She will provide ice-breaker activities and explain what the board is and how they, the students, will make it their own. They will discuss and if possible, decide on a name and a logo. There will also be a discussion on ground rules of behavior. The librarian feels this is a worthwhile adventure and understands there will be more work. She feels that the students need a place to mature, express their opinions, and become a vital member of society before they leave school. Source citations for proposal: Flowers, Sarah. //Young Adults Deserve the Best//: //YALSA’s Competencies in Action//. Chicago: ALA, 2011. Tuccillo, Diane P. //Library Teen Advisory Groups//. Lanham, Maryland: VOYA Books, 2005. Tuccillo, Diane P. //Teen-Centered Library Service: putting youth participation into practice//. Santa Barbara, California: Libraries Unlimited, 2010. invite letter to student.docx Application.docx
 * LHS Teen Advisory Board** The purpose of the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) for the librarian would be to:
 * get to know the teens better
 * learn what they believe is LHS’s greatest need(s) for the library and for the community
 * have help in selecting materials for the collection
 * have help planning and running programs
 * provide a “third place” for our students to have as a safe place
 * be a mentor or advocate for the students
 * Empower teens
 * Foster a love of reading and writing for personal pleasure
 * Create a forum where teens could share their opinions
 * Feel pride in the LHS community
 * Give teens the ownership and responsibility they need
 * Develop many practical skills
 * Develop literacy skills
 * Build resiliency
 * Learn and/or gain self-esteem
 * Develop maturity
 * Channel energy into positive outlets
 * Be a “third place” for students as a safe and welcoming environment
 * Promote what the LHS library is/has/does
 * Plan/design/execute/evaluate projects and programs
 * Develop book discussions, book talks, book reviews