Friday, January 20, 2017

TASK 2.0

We've got some changes in store for the new year.

Here is what you need to know before you apply:




McPherson Public Library’s Teen Advisory Squad of Kansas (TASK) is an advisory group of teens in grades 6-12 who meet regularly with the Youth Services staff to discuss books, to plan library programs, to give input on library issues related to teens, and to assist in selecting materials to purchase for the Teen Scene.

How to Join?

New members will be accepted into TASK at any time based on their application and possibly an interview with the Youth Services Coordinator. Criteria for selection include:

Ø A desire to promote reading;
Ø The ability to work cooperatively with people of various ages and backgrounds;
Ø A commitment to attend meetings and programs on a regular basis.

Teens who are frequent library users or who are recommended by a teacher or librarian are given special consideration. We strive to maintain an age, gender and grade balance in TASK and to select members with different personalities and interests.

Membership is renewable for the duration of a student’s middle and high school years. This will provide consistency and continuity and allows the group to develop as a team. As old members graduate, spaces open up for new members, providing a fresh perspective each year.

What are the expectations of members?

Meeting Attendance
The Executive Committee will meet every other month to work on projects and discuss a range of issues and proposals. All other committees will meet as needed. Members are expected to attend ALL meetings, which will be scheduled to fit member schedules. Members who miss multiple meetings in a year may forfeit TASK membership. In addition, there will be two full member meetings each year.

Program Participation
TASK members are expected to participate in at least 1 teen program each month. However, all TASK members are expected to attend every program you possibly can. Late arrivals are acceptable for the majority of programs (so don’t worry if you have a scheduled activity that runs late). If you are helping plan events, we do expect you to want to attend them!
*Every member is required to register and participate in the Teen Summer Library Program.

Volunteering
TASK members must participate actively in their committee(s) and this time will count as volunteering. Other opportunities will arise as needed. This is a great way to earn community service hours!


Why Join?

Members of TASK help shape the Teen Department. This department is the vision of your fellow teens and it is our goal to keep it that way. In addition, participation in TASK looks wonderful on college applications.


If this sounds like a good fit for you, please submit the attached application and I will get in touch with you.
~Jennifer


Committees

Executive Committee
High School Only. This committee will be made up of no more than 8 teens in high school (two from each grade level). This group will meet every other month. This group will be responsible for discussing larger issues as they come up. Each member will also be expected to lead at least one of the sub-committees (joint leadership is perfectly acceptable).

Committees: Movies, Gaming and Crafts
These committees will be responsible for helping plan special events in these categories. For instance, the Gaming Committee will help with International Games Day which takes place every November.

Life Skills Committee
High School Only. This is will be our newest addition to teen programs. We will begin offering Life Skills programs (how to change a tire, ACT preparation, how to create a budget, etc.). This group will help plan, promote and run these events.

Committees: Displays and Readers
These committees have similar themes: books. The Displays Committee will help create book displays in our children’s area and be responsible for changing them out and keeping them stocked (this will be scheduled with members). The Readers Committee will help create reading lists, reviews and other fun projects that will, with any luck, lead to awesome teen programs (i.e., book trailers).

Committees: Summer Programs

These committees will focus on helping plan and prepare for our summer programming.


Application

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