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Teen Library Advocates
What are advocates?
Our teen library advocates go out and talk to other teens in the Tucson schools about what the library and the librarians have to offer. Advocates make five presentations to other kids at school, friends, clubs or religious groups.
Why have advocates? Doesn't everyone already know about the library?
Well, no. We started the advocates because teens were asking for services which we already had. We asked them what would be the best way to let everyone know, and they said, "Tell us and we'll tell everyone else!"
So... do I just go out there or will you train me?
Yep, we'll train you for two hours, (refreshments provided), then you sign a contract agreeing to complete five presentations.
What advocates get:
When you're done, we'll pay you $100 and you'll get to celebrate during the all-night sleepover at Main.
Ok, you've convinced me, how do I sign up?
Check the online calendar to see the date, time and location of upcoming training sessions.
Teen Advisory Boards
Some branches have a Teen Advisory Board that helps make decisions on programs and other issues related to 13-19 year olds at the library. Ask your branch's Teen Librarian if you can help.
Teens from TABs in several libraries make up the Teen Advisory Board Council. This group meets quarterly to help make decisions about the library's teen programming as well as to represent the library in community events such as All Souls Day Parade and the Rodeo Parade. For more information contact: Pam.Park@pima.gov and Ingrid.Trebisky@pima.gov.
Check the online calendar for dates, times and branches that have Teen Advisory Boards.
Teen Volunteers
Are you 14 or over? Get job experience this summer! Most library branches appreciate help with Summer Reading Club. Some branches need help year-round. Ask your Teen Librarian for more information.
Volunteer as a Reading Partner
Ask your Teen Librarian if your local library offers the Reading Partners program. This volunteer program brings together teen and adult volunteers with children of all ages to share their love of reading. Reading Partners involves being trained in reading to young children in an interactive way and listening to them read to you. It is not a babysitting, nor a tutoring program. We do usually ask for a 3-6 month commitment to the program for our volunteer Reading Partners.
Find more information about Reading Partners here.
Youth Advisory Council/Tucson Teen Congress - YAC/TTC
The Youth Advisory Council/Tucson Teen Congress is run by the Metropolitan Education Commission. The teens who join provide youth/student input on policies and programs countywide.
Jobs at the Library
If you are 14-17, you may be eligible to be a teen summer intern for a 5-week period. If you are 16 or 17, you may be eligible for the Pledge-a-Job program. For all other jobs at the Pima County Public Library you need to be at least 18 years old. Contact Gina Macaluso at 520-594-5600 or by e-mail at Gina.Macaluso@pima.gov for more information.