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SUMMARY:WebJunction Webinar: How Gen Z use and don't use public libraries. New data and analysis
DESCRIPTION:A new survey shows big increases in use and trust of librarian 
 recommendation. How do Gen Z use public libraries? Learn why libraries fit 
 into Gen Z book discovery behaviors\, and what prompts Gen Z to identify as 
 readers—or not.\n\nProfessors Kathi Inman Berens and Rachel Noorda\, 
 media researchers at Portland State University\, present 2025 data and 
 insights about how Gen Z use libraries. The researchers contextualize their 
 longitudinal survey data with ethnographic research and conversations with 
 many librarians. What are some successful strategies libraries use to reach 
 and serve Gen Z? What paradoxes characterize Gen Z’s media identities and 
 behaviors?\n\nParticipants will leave with tips on how to strengthen Gen 
 Z’s connection to libraries\, how to understand Gen Z\, and how promote 
 services that resonate with younger audiences.\n\nPresented by Professor 
 Kathi Inman Berens & Professor Rachel Noorda\, Portland State 
 University\n\n \n\nJoin Meeting: 
 https://oclcwebinars.webex.com/weblink/register/r6bb02e4c322772b0a78413a5e1b838ac
ORGANIZER;CN="Valarie Lamoreaux":MAILTO:valarie.lamoreaux@ks.gov
CATEGORIES:Marketing & PR, Other Librarian Training
CONTACT;CN="Valarie Lamoreaux":MAILTO:valarie.lamoreaux@ks.gov
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