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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)

Peer Presentation Evaluation Form (PDF)

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