Registration is open for the Ohio Library Council’s 2008 Children and Teen Services Conference on August 20-21. Keynote speaker is Sheila Mikkelson, Director of the Seymour Public Library District in Auburn, New York. Mikkelson has conducted research on the developmental stages of youth and will share her knowledge and give suggestions for redirecting negative behavior, reference, outreach, programming, and getting library administrators on board in advocating for these important age groups.
The conference will also feature author Cynthia Furlong Reynolds. Some of the session topics are:
* Award and grant opportunities;
* Understanding Webkinz;
* Using music in programs for school-age kids;
* Attracting ‘tweens to your library;
* Introduction of video games and graphic novels for parents
The complete agenda and registration information are available on the Ohio Library Council Web site (www.olc.org/2008Conferences.asp).