7. Tips & Tricks 4 Teens
We need to be advocates for the teens in
our branches
Have you ever heard one of your other
patrons say,
“That kid is just playing a game! I need the
computer for something important like job
hunting and updating my resume!”
9. Tips & Tricks 4 Teens
How to talk to Teens
Energetic Empathetic
Rule breaker/risk taker
Sharing Tolerant
Perspective Sense of humor
Enthusiastic
Respectful
Nonjudgmental
Encouraging Patient/persistent
Caring Approachable
Empowering
Youth involver
10. Tips & Tricks 4 Teens
Still don’t know what to say?
– Learn their names: Introduce yourself
– Offer to help. We already rove – head over to
that area, and ask them what they’re up to
and that you’re happy to help if they need
anything
– Thank them for coming and invite them back!
11. Tips & Tricks 4 Teens
Thank you for listening!
Have any questions? Please ask!
ecole@oakville.ca
craighen@hotmail.com (MSN)
Ext. 5037