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Claire Thompson and Brenda Hooper from North Yorkshire Library and Community Services talk about how the Skipton Rewind Project has helped young people gain transferable skills.
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Skipton RewindTeens in action in libraries
Claire Thompson and Brenda HooperLibrary and Community Services
www.northyorks.gov.uk/libraries
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A different way of working
Challenging stereotypesChanging perceptions
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In it for the long haul
Staff confidence and engagement Listen and learn Take a leap of faith Make time for development
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Traditional Library Skills Communicate Facilitate Sign-posting Enquiry skills
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Sustainability
Additional funding Develop the group Gigs Be seen
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Transferable Skills Organise events Project Management Budgeting Design Marketing Promotion Confidence Blogs
Rewind says: "songwriting has transformed me into a far
more confident and secure person, I feel like I have a place to go every week where I feel completely accepted.”
http://rewindpresents.wordpress.com/2012/08/08/a-rewind-trip-to-york/
http://soundcloud.com/claire-at-rewind/sets/libraries-change-lives-rewind
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