The Teen Library Internship Handbook

Teen library internships are becoming increasingly common in both school and public libraries.

Librarians seeking guidance on how to launch or grow their teen internships will find help in this practical handbook. They will discover:

• Rationales and helpful advice for providing support and funding for meaningful internship opportunities.
• Shining examples that can be emulated and adapted in other library settings that comprise the book's central focus.
• Testimonials by interns, librarians and library staff, and other adults who have worked with employed teens that will enhance points, give insights, and generate enthusiasm.
• Step-by-step plans for creating tailor-made teen library internship handbooks that can be used by teen interns, library staff, and others who are taking part in training, evaluating, and teamwork during internships in each unique setting.
• Advice on how to gain feedback and assess outcomes to make…