Youth Services from the Library of Michigan
Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan LancasterC5@Michigan.gov
• Every Child Ready to Ready – Professional Development • Newsletters • Webinars – Storytelling Best Practices • Programming Guides • Future trainings? • What’s happened to “ Michigan Reads! ” ? • Big Picture? Source: https://bit.ly/2OfTBy4
• Must sign up to be a member to get most • Early Literacy materials of the materials. • Family Literacy materials No cost – thanks to the Institute of Museum and Library Services LSTA • Diversity materials funding via the Library of Michigan • Videos funds your membership • PSAs Information never shared • Manual corrections • Additional print materials – bookmarks, • Login for: etc. Programs • National Summer Reading Champion! Membership & Sponsorship/State https://www.cslpreads.org/nationalsummerr Representatives/Proprietary Downloads eadingchampion/
Summer Reading Timeline • Fall – Manual goes up online at www.cslpreads.org and we ship catalog with a letter of instruction on how to login. • Fall/Winter – Libraries should order incentives from Demco/Upstart or local agencies. • Fall 2019– Annual CSLP meeting to plan next Summer Reading program details. Michlib-L posts for theme suggestions! • Winter – look for Library of Michigan’s YSAC Webinar & additional learning/training opportunities from CSLP. • Summer – Summer Reading is in full swing and the Library of Michigan orders manuals for next year as early as June.
Early Literacy/Children: Leeza Hernandez Young Adult: Graphic Design from Demco Adult/All-Ages: Graphic Design from Demco 2019: A Universe of Stories
What is on the horizon for CSLP? 2019: Theme - Space; Slogan – “ A Universe of Stories ” Artist - Leeza Hernandez 2020: Theme - Fairytales, Mythology, Fantasy; Slogan – “ Imagine Your Story ” Artist - LeUyen Pham 2021: Theme - Animals; Slogan – “ Tails and Tales ” Artist - Salina Yoon 2022: Theme - World-Social Justice-Unity- Kindness-Inclusion-Change-Diversity-Equity- Make a difference-Embrace different cultures; Slogan – “ All Together Now ” Artist - Sophie Blackall 2023: Theme and Slogan - TBD; Artist - Frank Morrison
Online Resources • www.CSLPreads.org – includes access to PSA’s, National Summer Reading Champion releases, resources, and more! • www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan - “what’s new” for SRP , national partners, survey information, etc. • www.pinterest.com/cslpreads - CSLP’s official Pinterest sight with crafts & activities to meet the various themes. • @CSLPreads on Twitter and Facebook. • Hashtags : #MiSummerReads • #CSLPreads • • 2018 = #LibrariesRock
Wandoo Reader • Easy and fast program setup means your entire summer reading program is ready to go in no time. • Improved technology speed lets you move on with your day. • Enhanced reporting features provide the data you need for success. • Customized security roles protect user data. • Event feeds promote your library’s activities and events. • Customize with your logo and theme banner. Increase Patron Participation • The new family registration & management feature allows families to setup and manage each member’s reading logs and “challenges” easily from one account. • Mobile enabled Wandoo Reader supports smartphone and tablet access so patrons can access your reading program from anywhere! • Expanded “challenge” features keep readers engaged and increase library participation. • Game-like features, multiple themes and customizable characters makes reading more fun for everyone. • Reading can continue all year even after summer reading ends.
Wandoo Reader Training Opportunities • Online Manual • Demco Support: support@evancedsolutions.com • Monthly Webinars for Michigan Libraries – first Wed, 2pm • Rural & Small Libraries Conference: 2 presentations
NASA @ My Library in Michigan! Who? What? • Facilitation Kits NASA's Night Sky Network (NSN) is a nationwide coalition of amateur astronomy clubs bringing science, technology, and inspiration of NASA's missions to the general public. Go to bit.ly/FindNSN to find a NSN club near • Training you for possible collaborations! NASA's Solar System Ambassadors (SSA) is a program of volunteers that • Webinars shares the latest in NASA's science and discoveries of their space exploration missions through events in their communities. For the SSA Why? Directory for volunteers in your area go to: solarsystem.nasa.gov/ssa.
Recap on Upcoming Workshops & Webinars Library of Michigan webinars (see ww.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan) • Best Storytime Practices webinar series with Jenifer Strauss – seeking theme ideas for • 2018-2019? Coming Soon: Youth Services in a Time of Crisis • Webinar Archives • MLA Spring Institute: March 27-29, 2019 • Bay City, MI www.milibraries.org MeL.org – “Teachers” tab Staff Resources • Wandoo Reader – Demco hosts, 1 st Wednesday of the Month at 2pm • Continuing Education Stipend from LM available for non-LM related workshops, • conferences, etc.
Sounds great, but how do I fund this? Grants! Public Library Services Grant Program – Collaborative Library Services Grant Details in the Winter Program – Details in December • $500 - $2,000 • $50,000 - $500,000 • For a summer program (June – August) • For a collaborative library program • Can be related to technology, children & with active partners teens, or some form of literacy • One – three year program • Grant funds are for program materials • VERY competitive and supplies. • Detailed application with 10 page • Short application proposal and budget • Somewhat competitive • Intent to File form required first, • Application with official signatures Access Grant info: https://bit.ly/2Mdnzph
Engaging Youth & Teens with Online Resources: MeL.org
Questions? Cathy Lancaster, Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan LancasterC5@Michigan.gov 517-335-8129 www.mi.gov/youthlibraryservices
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