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Teen Intern Program
The Teen Intern Program is a vital part of the Health Information Project. During 10 weeks of the summer, teens work at five designated library Health Information Centers for the purpose of evaluating current age-appropriate videos and websites that address general health and substance use issues. These reviewers, ages 14 to 19, receive training in the risk and protection factor framework, media literacy skills and video and website evaluation procedures. In the fall, the teens share program experiences with their peers for health classes, teen activity groups and for youth agencies.
The 2008 Teen Intern Program will take place in the following libraries:
Columbia County
Kinderhook Memorial Library
Dutchess County
Howland Public Library (Beacon)
Greene County
Greenville Public Library
Putnam County
Desmond-Fish Library (Garrison)
Ulster County
Town of Esopus Library
Health Information Project staff use the teen evaluations to rank
and purchase DVDs for circulation through Mid-Hudson Library System
Health Information Centers and to determine links to the Project website.
These rankings are shared with Mid-Hudson Library System members and other
interested organizations.
By
participating in the Intern Program, teens enhance their understanding
of risk factors in their environment, learn protective behaviors and promote
decision-making and other coping skills by sharing their experience with
peers. They also serve as models of constructive school and community
involvement.
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2007 Teen Intern Program
Teen Intern Program blog. Interns go here for information about the summer program and follow-up information.
SMARTteam Teen Blog. Go here to find out about the program the Beacon interns participated in.
Criteria Used for Evaluating Websites
Evaluation
Forms
• DVD Evaluation Form (PDF)
• Website Evaluation Form (PDF)
• Book Review Form (PDF)