http://www.ala.org/apps/yalsa_tags/default.cfm

TAGS Database

Entries in navy are required

Is this a new or revised entry? New Revised

TAG Advisor Name(s):

TAG Advisor Phone Number:

TAG Advisor E-mail:

Library Type: School Public

Library Name:

Library Address:

Library City:

Library State:

TAG Name:

TAG Website URL:

Grade Range of TAG Members: Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 Grades 6-12
Other, please explain

Average number of teens at an average TAG meeting: small = less than 6 medium = 6-12 large = 12 - 24 x-large = more than 24

How do you recruit for your TAG? (Check as many as apply): Word of mouth Media (newspaper, TV, radio, etc.) School visits Flyers around the community Connections with community agencies
Other, please explain

What is the organizational structure of the TAG in your library? (Check as many as apply): Open to anyone Invitation Elected members Grade/class representatives
Other, please explain

How often does your TAG group meet? (Check as many as apply): Weekly Bi-weekly Monthly Bi-monthly Ad hoc/irregular
Other, please explain

How do you provide compensation to TAG members? (Check as many as apply): Not compensated Annual thank you party Certificate of participation Newspaper article Letter to parents, principal, etc. Community service credit Stipend/honorarium
Other, please explain

Do you work with other agencies in the community on TAG projects?: Yes No

If yes, which agencies have you worked with? (Check as many as apply) Youth Commission Hospital School Police/Fire YMCA/YWCA
Other, please explain

What type of projects is your TAG involved in?: Book related projects such as collection development, book discussion, and so on. Intergenerational projects such as reading to younger children Technology based projects such as mentoring community members on using computers, website development, and so on. Community service projects such as working with other agencies in the community to provide programs and services Art projects such as play, displays in the library, and so on Library service projects such as shelf-reading, shelving, etc.
Other, please explain

Tell us about one project in which your TAG has been involved and which you think is one that other librarians would be able to replicate.

Provide a brief explanation of the project, who was involved, how it worked, and so on.

Would you like to submit your TAG for a future Spotlight Interview? If yes, you will receive an e-mail at a future date asking for information for the Spotlight. TAG Spotlights are expected to include a group photo (if available) and an interview with the group advisor &/or any group members, in addition to the basic information available in the TAG directory listing. Yes No