About
About Jenine Lillian:
Jenine began her work with youth and communities when she was, herself, a pre-teen (now termed “tween”). Throughout the following 23 years, it became increasingly clear that Jenine was called to serve youth through education and mentorship, these all blended together in librarianship. Once an opportunity arose to share her research and ideas on boys and books, reluctant readers, and innovative, inexpensive programs for youth and teens, she jumped at it. After earning her MLIS in 2005, she soon began presenting at ALA Annual and regional Library Association conferences, serving on YALSA’s Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers Committee, and teaching eCourses for YALSA on “Boys and Books: Encouraging Early Teen and Tween Boys to Read.” Soon, Jenine was nationally recognized for her work with teens in libraries and participated in the ALA’s Emerging Leaders Institute as a YALSA Sponsored Candidate as well as receiving VOYA’s Most Valuable Teen Program Award, 2007 for the Teen Alternative Fashion Show.
About Jenine’s teaching:
Jenine was then invited to become guest faculty for her alma mater at the University of Washington Information School, where she redesigned and implemented new course content for emerging librarians in the MLIS courses “Public Library Services to Youth” and “Storytelling: Art & Techniques.” Using an experiential educational model as well as incorporating evolving technologies and patron/student input, Jenine has created a slate of online courses to spread her expertise and enthusiasm anywhere the internet can be accessed. YALSA’s recently published book, “Cool Teen Programs for Under $100” was edited by Jenine Lillian, synthesizing the collaborative effort which includes more than 35 programs for teens with grant resources and marketing tips.
Given Jenine’s background in non-profit organizations, educational settings, and diverse library populations, she is acutely aware of budget cuts and low budget allocations. As a result, she adopted the philosophy that services to youth could be offered in any circumstances and now provides ways to make that happen. Further, Jenine knows that library funding for ALA and other conferences has been greatly reduced and professional development opportunities rarely fit into the already overbooked calendars of librarians, teachers, and community organization leaders. Fueled by her desire to reach the most people and create the greatest change in our services to youth and teens, Jenine now offers professional development online.
If your library or organization would like Jenine to teach a tailor-made or existing webinar or online course, or to inquire about in-person workshops, please contact Jenine directly.
Jenine Lillian’s Resume
