Email is 22 years old? – Today 87% of teens use email?

PCs are 15 years old? – Today 60% of teens have a desktop or laptop

Blogs were first created in 1997? – Today 30% of online teens keep blogs and regularly post  and 54% read blogs

My Space was created in 2003? – Today 70% of online teens use social networking sites

 For more Teen technology statistics see – Teen Checkup – http://teencheckup.com/?s=teen+technology+statistics

These statistics might be helpful as you plan your 2009 Teen Tech Week event. Other resources that might be helpful include:

YALSA Teen tech Week site: http://ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/teentechweek/ttw09/home.cfm

WebJunction “Gaming in the Library” Group: http://www.webjunction.org/688

“Teens N. Tech: Where Are Wii?” Power Point by Laura Solomon: http://www.slideshare.net/OPLIN/teens-n-tech-where-r-wii

  Libraries and Youth 2.0 website – http://libraryyouth.ning.com/

  Social networking site for youth services librarians and anyone else interested in web 2.0 and its opportunities and   possibilities for library youth and young adult services.

 Readergirlz: An Online Book Community Celebrating Gutsy Girls in Life and Lit – http://www.webjunction.org/internet-for-patrons/articles/content/451661

 2009 Teen Tech Week is coming up very soon – March 8 – 14, 2009! Let us know what your plans are for the 2009 Teen Tech Week. You can post your information on the WebJunction Ohio Teen Tech Week page: http://oh.webjunction.org/ohteentechweek or join our State Library of Ohio group on Facebook and share information with us:http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=56413984800&ref=mf

 Contact Ruth A. Metcalf, Library Consultant, State Library of Ohio, to update us on your 2009 Teen Tech Week Plans. Email: rmetcalf@sloma.state.oh.us

Visit www.ala.org/teentechweek to read the official rules and download the application form. This contest is open only to YALSA members. Applicants for the TTW Mini Grants must submit the official application form to the YALSA office at yalsa@ala.org by Jan. 19, 2009. Winners will be notified the week of Feb. 9, 2008. In addition to $450 cash for the winners’ TTW plans, they’ll receive a prize pack featuring Teen Tech Week items.

“Due to the economy, many libraries are experiencing budget cuts, ironically at a time when libraries are seeing an increase in usage. Technology programs can be expensive, so it’s important that we can support members and their communities by offering these grants,” said Sarah Cornish Debraski, YALSA President. “With $450 you can put on an amazing program and it doesn’t cost a thing to apply—so don’t miss out!”

Teen Tech Week 2009, which will be celebrated March 8-14 with a theme of Press Play @ your library, is about connecting teens with different technologies, especially those available through the library. Teen Tech Week also encourages teens to recognize that librarians are qualified, trusted professionals in the field of information technology. Registration and resources are available at www.ala.org/teentechweek.

For more than 50 years, YALSA has been the world leader in selecting books, videos and audio books for teens. For more information about YALSA or for lists of recommended reading, viewing and listening, go to www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists, or contact the YALSA office by phone, (800) 545-2433, ext. 4390, or e-mail, yalsa@ala.org.