Author: Karen Wang
I am a graduate student at Pratt Institute, pursuing a Master of Library and Information Science to become a youth services librarian. I have 17 years of experience in the K-12 educational technology field, developing and implementing products and programs for students, families, and educators across the country. I also volunteer with the Brooklyn Public Library and with Housing Works Bookstore, a not-for-profit bookstore where I specialize in the children’s section and run a middle readers book group. I have always valued supporting and inspiring young people above all else. I am now making the transition to youth librarianship in order to more directly serve children, teens, and families in my community.
Proposal for a digital toolkit aimed at youth delegates in NYC’s Participatory Budgeting process, in support of youth civic engagement. The toolkit reflects Connected Learning principles to encourage youth participation, and supports public librarians who volunteer as facilitators and make their branches “home bases” for youth committee meetings and collaboration.