Young Librarians Working Group Community
The Young Librarians Working Group, an ALA-sanctioned committee, will identify strategies and actions for ALA, its offices, committees, divisions and round tables to be more responsive to the young librarians who will be its members and future leaders with a goal of increasing retention rates. We were formerly referred to as the Young Turks Task Force.
The Young Librarians Working Group also includes a Think Tank of like-minded individuals who provide feedback on working group projects.
All are welcome to join and participate in our group space. To learn more, visit one of our other communities:
DiscussionBrainstorming: None of the Above
by Brett Bonfield on Fri, 11/13/2009 - 2:13pmThis discussion thread is for ideas that are not closely connected to any of the following categories:
DiscussionBrainstorming Category #4: Assess ALA divisions' efforts to involve and retain young librarians
by Brett Bonfield on Fri, 11/13/2009 - 2:10pmThis discussion thread is for ideas that are closely connected to the following category:
Review how ALA divisions have reorganized to streamline processes; assess if this has resulted in improved involvement and retention of young librarians.
For additional context, please see: Brainstorming Introduction: Categories 1-4 (and None of the Above).
DiscussionBrainstorming Category #3: Review existing ALA activities that may address the needs of young librarians
by Brett Bonfield on Fri, 11/13/2009 - 2:05pmThis discussion thread is for ideas that are closely connected to the following category:
Review ALA activities underway that may address the needs of young librarians, such as electronic participation.
For additional context, please see: Brainstorming Introduction: Categories 1-4 (and None of the Above).
DiscussionBrainstorming Category #2: Collect/review data on what young librarians need from ALA
by Brett Bonfield on Fri, 11/13/2009 - 2:02pmThis discussion thread is for ideas that are closely connected to the following category:
Collect/review data on what young librarians need from ALA.
For additional context, please see: Brainstorming Introduction: Categories 1-4 (and None of the Above).
DiscussionBrainstorming Category #1: Borrowing ideas from affiliates and other professional associations
by Brett Bonfield on Fri, 11/13/2009 - 2:00pmThis discussion thread is for ideas that are closely connected to the following category:
Investigate what affiliates and other professional associations are doing to integrate young professionals into the profession and association.
For additional context, please see: Brainstorming Introduction: Categories 1-4 (and None of the Above).
DiscussionBrainstorming Introduction: Categories 1-4 (and None of the Above)
by Brett Bonfield on Fri, 11/13/2009 - 1:54pmThe Young Librarians Working Group had its first meeting as a full committee today, November 13, 2009. We decided to have an online brainstorming session, hosted here at ALA Connect. In order to help organize our ideas, we decided to try to brainstorm around the four activities that ALA Executive Board already approved.
We welcome all ideas. If possible, please try to catalog your idea within one of the four categories that have already been approved. If your idea doesn't fit into one of these categories, please post it in None of the Above.
PostA new way to keep up: YLWG Facebook page
by Kim Leeder on Mon, 10/12/2009 - 2:01pmFan up! It's The Young Librarians Working Group Fan Page on Facebook
We've channeled our blog into the page so you can get your news there.
Can you tell we're trying to keep you updated your way, however you like? Enjoy!
PostDo You ALA? Why or Why Not?
by Kim Leeder on Fri, 10/09/2009 - 3:08pmWhether you’re an active, enthusiastic ALA member, or ALA participation sounds as painful as getting your teeth pulled, we want to hear from you. What do you see as the association’s benefits and drawbacks? Why do you participate, or why don’t you want to be involved? Post your 1-minute video response to our YouTube group.
Online DocYoung Librarians Working Group Official Charge
Last modified: September 9, 2009 - 12:34pmThe Task Force will identify strategies and actions for ALA, its offices, committees, divisions and round tables to be more responsive to the young librarians who will be its members and future leaders with a goal of increasing retention rates.
EventALA Executive Board meets
by Kim Leeder on Fri, 08/07/2009 - 12:53pm