Welcome

Carol McGimpseyDigital Learning Representative at Learning BirdCarol@learningbird.com

Andrea SimmonsSenior Marketing Manager at Learning BirdAndrea@learningbird.com

Charlotte NicholsMarketing Projects Managerat Learning BirdCharlotte@learningbird.com

A new role for librarians

Connecting Communities

Attracting and retaining patrons

Adults & SeniorsTeens & Young Adults

Young Children

Providing essential services for teens

Other teen programs

Lifestyle TechnologyCreative Gaming

Addressing Community Needs

Why the library?

Building successful programs

Extending learning beyond the classroom

Self-directed

Continuous

Integrated

Show progress

Auditable

After school programs

The hybrid library: bridging public and school

Resources and grants

● 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant - http://www2.ed.gov/programs/21stcclc/index.html

● ALA Young Adult Library Grants - A variety of

grants with different criteria and eligibility requirements - http://www.ala.org/yalsa/awardsandgrants/yalsaawardsgrants

● List of grants for children and youth - many are applicable to libraries and and teen programs - http://staff.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/2child.htm

How Can Learning Bird Help?

Help for both advanced and

challenged learners

A great resource for offering homework

help to teens

Aligned to local curriculum and

textbooks

Every teen wants to learn.

But they learn in different ways.

We believe that one lesson will not work for all, and that each teen should have many

lessons to choose from and learn from.

We help students navigate around obstacles by viewing lessons that offer another

approach on the same topic.

Let’s Dive In!

Where is Learning Bird Used?

School Home Library

24/7 access anywhere with an Internet connection

A great example

Questions & Answers

For more information about Learning Bird, visit www.learningbird.com or contact us at Carol@Learningbird.com or Andrea@learningbird.com.