The handout for my presentation for MLA Annual: Working with Young Professionals

2. “Gen X Has a Midlife Crisis” in the New York Times by: A.O. Scott (May 7, 2011)

3. “Generation Y: They’ve Arrived at Work With a New Attitude” in USA Today by: Stephanie Armour (November 6, 2005)

4. X Saves the World: How Generation X Got the Shaft But Can Still Keep Everything from Sucking by: Jeff Gordinier

5. Slackonomics: Generation X in the Age of Creative Destruction by: Lisa Chamberlain

6. Millennial Momentum: How a New Generation is Remaking America by: Mr. Morley Winograb and Mr. Michael D. Hais

8. “Engaging Millennials In Your Next Nonprofit Event” – Blog Post in Event 360 by Jono Smith - http://www.event360.com/blog/engaging-millennials-in-your-next-nonprofit-event/

10. Listen: Make a few relationships with some young people and talk with them about the movies that they’re watching and the music that they’re listening to. Too timid? Just listen in on other people talking.

11. Create an Advisory Group: Ask a few young people who are in the library to come up with a list of 5 things that they wish you had that you don’t, and then hold them accountable

12. Try Something New and Different:

13. Graphic Novels: My 6 Must Own Graphic Novels: Maus by Art Spiegelman; Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi; Stitches by David Small; Blankets by Craig Thompson; Watchmen by: Alan Moore; Sandman by Neil Gaiman

15. Do Your Research: Bridging the Gap: Beloit College Mindset List: http://www.beloit.edu/mindset/

16. Try Something New: YOU! You check out Ke$ha or read a zombie book

17. Be Honest: If you don’t know what’s going on, tell them, and let them educate you.