Five virtual sessions will equip librarians with strategies to support teens in their research
The NJ State Library is sponsoring a five-part series of virtual sessions of one hour in length to equip librarians with the essential tools and strategies to support teens’ skills in conducting academic research. The series will be facilitated by Christine Jansen, Research and Instruction Librarian at Fairleigh Dickinson University and moderated by Sharon Rawlins, Youth Services Specialist, NJ State Library.
The sessions that will be offered are:
Session #1: The Research Process.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 11 a.m. – Noon.
View a complete description of the session and register.
Session #2: Researching Career & College Prep.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 11 a.m. – Noon.
View a complete description of the session and register.
Session #3: Researching Current Events and Social Issues.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 11 a.m. – Noon.
View a complete description of the session and register.
Session #4: Researching with Open Data & Government Sources.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 11 a.m. – Noon.
View a complete description of the session and register.
Session #5: Researching with AI Tools.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 11 a.m. – Noon.
View a complete description of the session and register.
Questions?
Please contact Sharon Rawlins, Youth Services Specialist, NJ State Library, youthservices@njstatelib.org.
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