Administrative

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Getting started 

I'm new to the YOUmedia world. Where do I start? 

• Listen to this podcast about what the YOUmedia Network looks like in a library, science museum and art museum.
• Listen to this podcast about the YOUmedia Network "mentor model"
• Read Yollocalli Open Studio's HOMAGO guidebook and watch the Youth Recruitment and Participation Webinar.
• Read the YALSA report, The Future of Library Services for and with Teens: a Call to Action 
• Resolve to Create a youth-focused vision and mission
• YOUmedia Learning Labs are research-informed spaces, learn more: Research Resources

Favorite software, web tools, books, physical tools, and suppliers 

• View & edit this curated spreadsheet or watch this webinar about favorite web tools and software
• The discussion forum has lots of "favorite" chats!
  • 3D Printers & Activities
  • Non-Fiction Techy Books
  • Button Makers
• Add your own question about favorites on the discussion forum.

Hiring resources
Where can I find sample job descriptions for my site?

• YOUmedia Chicago Specialist hiring description (formerly "Cybernavigator" position)
• Billings TECH Lab Librarian job description
• YOUmedia Hartford Lead Mentor job description
• Multnomah County Library job description for Creative Learning Spaces Coordinator
• Anythink Artist-in-Residence description, MOU, proposal template
• New York Hall of Science Maker Space Coordinator Position

Where can I find information about hiring and managing temporary support?

• Successful teen hiring discussion
• DreamYard Internship packet (includes job description, check-in documentation, and exit interview questions)
• Mentor Job Interview Question Bank
• Working with outside workshop experts discussion

Space Management/youth recruitment and registration materials
How can I find out more about how other sites manage day-to-day operations?

• Createch (St. Paul) new youth membership registration
• YOUmedia Chicago Code of Conduct
• YOUmedia Chicago photo and podcast release form
• YOUmedia Hartford Common Behaviors & Standard Responses
• Explore this tumblr page dedicated to YOUmedia Flyers

Badging, acknowledgement and certifications
I want to learn more about badging and other similar forms of acknowledgement. What are other sites doing that I can learn from?

• ARTLAB+ example certification (point and shoot)
• YOUmedia Chicago Leaderboard description and guide
• Article from Maker Jawn about participatory design and badging, and video describing the process.
• An image of the badging ecosystem of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, broken into basic level badges, level-up, and advanced.

• 30 minute consultancy protocol
• #miniPD a framework for community members to use in making more informal and quick forms of engagement for their staff to learn about new equipment and ideas. Developed at the 2015 YOUmedia Resource Development Retreat by Julie, YOUmedia Chicago.
• 1-page website for Teacher Professional Development Sessions - an easy option for pointing trainees to online library card applications and a set of inspirational or foundational research and videos.
• Transferable Leadership: Supporting Professional Development, Mentorship, and Mobility for a YOUmedia Learning Lab Staff - written by Ryan Hill to support staff transitions.

• Teen survey developed by the Dallas Museum of Art and Perot, implemented during the design/planning phase, and the resulting survey results and evaluation (Stefanie Mabadi, Project Evaluator)