Upper Dublin Public Library - Teen Library Council Application

Upper Dublin Public Library - Teen Library Council Application

The mission of the Upper Dublin Public Library Teen Council (TLC) is to:

-Involve teens and young adults in planning and hosting events

- Provide community volunteer opportunities for teens and young adults

- Inform collection and program development from a teen and YA point of view

- Help create a library enviornment that is welcoming to teens and young adults

Name:
Address:
Phone: / Email:
Birth date:
School: / Grade for 2014-2015 School Year:

I prefer to be contacted by (Circle One):PHONEEMAIL

Please answer the following questions:

1. Why are you interested in joining TLC?
2. What activities or other volunteer work do you do and how much time do you devote to these activities?
3. What special skills or experiences will you bring to TLC?
4. The YA Librarian asks for help on a new program for the library. How do you respond?
5. Tell us about your favorite book and why you enjoy it.

Please read the following statement and sign to confirm your commitment.

If chosen to serve on the Teen Library Council, I will advise the library on teen issues and trends, attend TLC meetings and contribute to meeting discussions, promote teen programs and library events, communicate with the YA Librarian, and be a role model for other teens in the library. I will also earn a minimum of 100 volunteer points by attending monthly meetings and providing volunteer assistance at library programs.

I understand that if I do not meet the above expectations, I may be asked to leave the TLC.

Name (Please Print) ______

Signature ______Date ______

Please have your parent/guardian read and sign the following statement.

I am aware that my son/daughter is applying for a position on the Upper Dublin Public Library’s Teen Library Council. I am aware that he/she is committing to participate in TLC meetings, programs, and volunteer opportunities.

Name (Please Print) ______

Signature ______Date ______