Description:

How are Web 2.0 tools and social networking impacting the way that YA Lit authors, book publishers, and booksellers connect with teen readers? How can we as librarians tap into these resources to connect our teen patrons with their favorite authors, and how can we use these tools to engage in Readers’ Advisory 2.0?
 This two hour live online class will introduce you to the Web 2.0 mediums and tools YA lit authors, book publishers, and booksellers are using to market their materials and engage with their teen readers. We will explore how YouTube, blogs, Twitter, Facebook, and MySpace are bringing YA authors and books right into the personal learning networks of today’s teens. We will also look at how librarians can embed and use these resources to provide Readers’ Advisory 2.0 to their teen patrons!

At the end of this class, participants will be able to:

• Identify the Web 2.0 tools and channels YA Lit authors, book publishers, and booksellers are using to reach teens.
• Explore ways to embed YA Lit 2.0 content into your library blog, wiki, or webpage.
• Identify ways to use information portals, such as iGoogle, delicious, or Pageflakes, to aggregate your favorite YA Lit 2.0 resources

Notes:

Registrations for this class must be received at least one week before the start date. Registrants should receive an email with detailed login and setup instructions. Please call Educational Services at 800.999.8558 if you do not receive this email at least three days before the class. For more information about Lyrasis' E-cademy classes, visit the FAQs web page.

This Course is designed for individual participation; each individual must register.

Time: All web-based classes are advertised in Eastern Time.

Technical Requirements:

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Associated Training Tracks:

Social Networking

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Registration:

You may register for a class using one of two methods:
Online Ordering:  Click on the "Register" tab and login or create an account to register.

PDF Form:  Print out the registration form and fax it to LYRASIS at 404.892.7879.