1. Coming Up This Month
2. SLP Update
2a. Order CSLP Materials by December 1 for Delivery by March 1
2b. 2010 SLP State Fall Workshop
2c. 2010 CSLP Artists Announced
3. Teen Services
3a. 2008 Teen's Top Teen Books Announced
3b. YALSA's MAE Award for Best Literature Program for Teens
3c. ALA TechSource Gaming, Learning, and Libraries Symposium
3d. Teen Tech Week, March 8-14
3e. Video about Gaming at the Oak Park, Illinois
3f. YALSA Wants to Feature Teen Programs that Cost Under $100
4. Information on Homelessness
5. Issues Regarding Libraries Posting of Photos on Facebook, Flickr, MySpace, and Library Web Pages
6. Library Autism Video and Resources from Scotch Plains New Jersey
7. Study Results on Relationship between Reading Scores and Public Library Use
8. Gold Coin Candy Warning
9. Webbies Technology Awards
10. Kevin Henkes Art Featured in an ALA Poster
11. International Children's Literature Conference, November 22, Madison
12. First Lady Doyle's Recommended Children's Titles for this Month
13. Monthly Postings are Archived on the Youth Services Web Page
14. Upcoming Events in 2008
1. Coming Up This Month
November is
Fruit and Vegetable Month www.cdc.gov/5aday National Homeless Youth Awareness Month http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/StandUp_For_Kids
2. SLP Update
2a. Order CSLP Materials by December 1 for Delivery by March 1
Please remind your librarians that if they want their CSLP materials by March 1, they need to place their orders by December 1st.
2b. 2010 SLP State Fall Workshop
The YSS Board approved a co-sponsorship with DLTCL and interested Systems of a fall SLP pre-conference workshop as a pre-conference prior to the WLA fall conference. Systems interested in co-sponsoring will be asked to contribute $200. The WLA Office will manage the registration for the event. Liaisons interested in helping plan the event should let me know before the end of December.
2c. 2010 CSLP Artists Announced
The artist for the children's 2010 program, "Make a Splash-READ!" will be Henry Cole. Check out Henry at www.henrycole.net/main.php?link=home. The artist for the teen 2010 program, "Make Waves@ Your Library," will be Ursula Vernon. Check out Ursula at http://ursulavernon.com/.
3. Teen Services
3a. 2008 Teen's Top Teen Books Announced
More than 8,000 teen readers across the country chose "Eclipse" by Stephenie Meyer as their favorite book in the annual Teens' Top Ten (TTT) vote, sponsored by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA). The online vote took place during Teen Read Week, Oct. 12-18, with the third entry in Meyer's popular vampire romance series winning easily.
The 2008 Teens' Top Ten is:
Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers/Hachette Book Group USA)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling (Scholastic)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney (Abrams Books for Young Readers)
Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead (Razorbill)
Maximum Ride: Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports by James Patterson (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers/Hachette Book Group USA)
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare (Margaret K. McElderry)
The Sweet Far Thing by Libba Bray (Delacorte)
Extras by Scott Westerfeld (Simon Pulse)
Before I Die by Jenny Downham (Random House/David Fickling)
Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson (Viking Juvenile)
TTT is a "teen choice" booklist, put together as part of YALSA's Young Adult (YA) Galley Project. Final nominations for the 2009 Teens' Top Ten vote will be posted during National Library Week 2009 at www.ala.org/teenstopten.
3b. YALSA's MAE Award for Best Literature Program for Teens
This award honors a YALSA member for developing an outstanding reading or literature program for young adults. Winners receive $500 and an additional $500 for their libraries. Applications for the MAE Award, along with all of YALSA's grants and awards, are due to the YALSA office by Dec. 1.
The purpose of the reading or literature program must be to bring young adults and books together and to encourage the development of life-long reading habits. The program must be specifically designed for and targeted at reaching young adults. All or part of the program must have taken place in the twelve months preceding the award deadline date of December 1. The applicant must work directly with young adults and be a personal member of the Young Adult Library Services Association. To get the application, and for more information, go to www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/awardsandgrants/mae.cfm
All entries must include the application form provided by the Young Adult Library Services Association and should model clarity and completeness. The application should be e-mailed to Nichole Gilbert at ngilbert@ala.org. Questions can be directed to Nichole at 1-800-545-2433 x 4387.
3c. ALA TechSource Gaming, Learning, and Libraries Symposium
Two recent articles in American Libraries Direct, summarized highlights of the recent ALA sponsored, Tech Source, Gaming, Learning, and Libraries Symposium. Presenters told the 215 participants that modern games aren't trivial, and librarians who dismiss them as such do their patrons a disservice. Daniel A. Freeman said that gaming is hardly a game-it's a rapidly evolving and increasingly important part of the library profession. More and more, librarians are using gaming to help students of all ages learn, to help adults improve and hone their skills, and to draw young people into a lifetime of library use. To read both articles go to www.ala.org/ala/alonline/currentnews/newsarchive/2008/November2008/2008gaming.cfm and
www.alatechsource.org/blog/2008/11/more-than-just-a-game.html.
There is also a video that features interviews with some of the presenters at http://alfocus.ala.org/videos/gaming-learning-and-libraries-symposium-2008.
3d. Teen Tech Week, March 8-14
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), has launched its Teen Tech Week 2009 web site, opening registration and offering resources for the annual celebration of non-print resources. More information can be found at www.ala.org/teentechweek. Teen Tech Week is March 8-14, with a theme of "Press Play @ Your Library," encouraging teens to take advantage of the many technologies available to them, free of charge, at their libraries.
--American Libraries Direct, November 5, 2008.
3e. Video about Gaming at the Oak Park, Illinois
Young Adult Librarian Monica Harris at the library in Oak Park, Illinois has posted a video showing a recent gaming tournament. In the video she explains why the library is involved with gaming and the benefits to the community. To view the video go to http://alfocus.ala.org/videos/gaming-oak-park-public-library.
--American Libraries Direct, October 29, 2008.
3f. YALSA Wants to Feature Teen Programs that Cost Under $100
YALSA is looking for successful teen programs that cost under $100 for inclusion in a new publication, "Cool Teen Programs for Under $100." If your program is selected you will receive a free copy of the publication. The deadline is November 20th. For more information, go to www.ala.org/ala/newspresscenter/news/pressreleases2008/october2008/YALSAshoestring.cfm.
4. Information on Homelessness
Information packets on homelessness were distributed to all public libraries via the regional library systems. There packets were prepared by Mary Maronek, the DPI Homeless Coordinator. It would be helpful if libraries could help raise awareness by putting up the posters and sharing the information with their patrons.
Remember:
- On any given night, nationally, 1.3 million children and teens live on the streets.
- 17,000 children and teens are homeless in Wisconsin.
- Almost half of all children and teens are turned away from shelters each night because demand exceeds available space.
- 25% of children and teens who become homeless eat less than when they have a home.
- Homeless children and teens have higher incident rates of asthma, ear infections, diarrhea and show more signs of stress than do other children.
November and December are good months for public libraries to partner with their local food pantries and homeless shelters and other organizations serving families who are living in poverty or who are homeless. Together with these partners, libraries could raise awareness and to help the local community address the needs of these children, teens, and their families.
5. Issues Regarding Libraries Posting of Photos on Facebook, Flickr, MySpace, and Library Web Pages
Bryan Carson, a librarian and attorney at Western Kentucky University, wrote an article for the September/October 2008 edition of the on-line newsletter, "Marketing Library Services"(MLS). Carson addressed the issues involved with the public library use of photographs taken at programs on web pages or on social networking sites.
Carson explains that public libraries need written permission to use photos for marketing or promotional purposes when persons are identifiable. These would be the primary reasons libraries would post photos of their events. Carson also explains that crowd shots taken from the back of the room, revealing no faces do not require permission.
Carson discusses the "Right of Publicity" law, which assures the individual's right to control use of their own images for marketing or commercial purposes. This law gives them the right to stop others from using their image without permission. Carson feels the right of publicity law applies to blogs, web sites and social networking sites.
Carson urges libraries to get written permission to use photos taken at library events if people can be identified. Parents must give written permission for minors. He recommends that libraries keep the permission forms as long as the statute of limitations allows the library to be sued. He said the longest statutes are 6 years in New Jersey.
Many libraries routinely distribute permission release forms to parents at registration for story programs or other special events that may cover the entire story program series or summer library program. A sample photo and video tape release form are included on page 35 of the 2009 CSLP manual.
As a point of clarification, Carson said there is an allowance for library newsletters if the photos are used in a "newsworthy context," rather than for promotion. Summaries of recent library events and photos of them posted on blogs and library web pages can fall under the umbrella of "news." However, recent events have to be timely and Carson suggests libraries keep photos up no longer than about two weeks. He discourages libraries from archiving their event photos on sites like Flickr. Carson encourages librarians to get clarification of the Right of Publicity law as it applies to local libraries from their municipal attorneys. For more information go to www.infotoday.com/mls/sep08/Carson.shtml.
6. Library Autism Video and Resources from New Jersey
The Scotch Plains (N.J.) Public Library and the Fanwood (N.J.) Memorial Library have produced a customer-service training video for library staff to help them serve individuals with autism and their families more effectively. The video focuses on what you need to know about autism and suggests specific techniques to offer more inclusive service to this growing and underserved population. Their Libraries and Autism site also has links to other useful resources, including a PowerPoint Presentation on Autism, Customer Service Tips, and sample press releases. For more information go to www.thejointlibrary.org/autism/resources.htm.
7. Study Results on Relationship between Reading Scores and Public Library Use
A recent study done by Keith Curry Lance and Robbie Bravman Marks published in the September 2008 "School Library Journal" observes that the factors affecting children's reading scores are complex. However, data about reading scores and children's services in public libraries supports the widespread belief that the efforts of public libraries to promote early literacy pays off in terms of higher reading scores during elementary school. There is a positive and statistically significant relationship between children's services in public libraries and early reading success.
Since 1990, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) has been collaborating with the 50 states and the District of Columbia to compile basic statistics about public libraries, including the circulation of children's materials and attendance at children's programs. According to the Lance/Marks study, comparison of the reading scores (fourth-grade NAEP reading scores) with children's circulation statistics shows "a strong, positive link, while comparison of the same reading scores with attendance at children's programs demonstrates a positive, if somewhat weaker, link."
Of states ranking in the top half of all states on reading scores, 82 percent also ranked in the top half on circulation of children's materials per capita. Conversely, four out of five states in the bottom half on reading scores also rank in the bottom half on children's circulation. Of states ranking in the top half on reading scores, 70 percent ranked in the top half on attendance at children's programs per capita. Seventy-one percent in the bottom half on reading scores also rank in the bottom half on children's program attendance.
Wisconsin ranks in the top half of all states on the reading scores, and also ranks in the top half for attendance at children's programs and children's circulation. These findings support the position that public library children's services make a significant, measurable difference in early reading success. To read the complete article, go to www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6590044.html.
8. Gold Coin Candy Warning
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a warning for Sherwood brand Pirate's Gold Milk Chocolate coins. They are being recalled due to the fact that they contain Melamine, the ingredient in milk product that has caused many infant deaths in China. These candies are sold at Costco, as well as many bulk and dollar stores. To read the warning go to www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/2008/20081008e.shtml
9. Webbies Technology Awards
The Media and Technology Section of WLA (MATS) is celebrating excellence in Wisconsin web site design and innovative technology with its 5th Annual MATS Webbies Awards. Nominations are open at http://extranet.winnefox.org/webbies.html, and will be accepted through the month of November in the following categories:
- Best Innovative Use of Technology in Providing Library Services (web 2.0 applications, podcasts, YouTube videos, mashups, etc. -- new category this year!)
- Coolest Web Site Design
- Most Accessible Web Site
- Best Reference Web Site
- Best Web Site for Kids
Anyone can nominate a site. The site must be a Wisconsin library or educational institution web site. Sites must be submitted at http://extranet.winnefox.org/webbies.html no later than December 1, 2008.
Winners in previous years can be found at http://www.wla.lib.wi.us/mats/webbies/default.asp.
10. Kevin Henkes Art Featured in an ALA Poster
Kevin Henkes' artwork from his picture book, "Old Bear," is featured in a new ALA poster and bookmark. For ordering information go to www.alastore.ala.org/SiteSolution.taf?_sn=catalog&_pn=product_detail&_op=2662.
11. International Children's Literature Conference, November 22, Madison
The International Children's Literature Conference sponsored by the Wisconsin International Outreach Consortium will be held November 22, 2008 in Madison. Speakers this year include Meshack Asare from Ghana and Bodil Bredsdorff from Denmark, as well as Cuban-American author Margarita Engle and Japanese American author, Cynthia Kadohata. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear from a diverse group of children's authors, and to meet with other teachers and librarians who are interested in international literature. The one-day conference will take place in Madison at the Memorial Union on campus, Saturday, November 22. More information can be found at www.wioc.wisc.edu/childlit/
12. First Lady Doyle's Recommended Children's Titles for this Month:
Wisconsin's First Lady, Jessica Doyle, has initiated an online book discussion club for children and adults. Each month her web page for the book club, called "Read On Wisconsin," lists the titles for discussion. All books were carefully selected by a Literacy Advisory Board and reflect a commitment to diversity in their content and message. Mrs. Doyle hopes you find them as interesting and appealing as she does.
The titles recommended for this month are:
Preschool: "Thank You Bear" by Greg Foley
Primary: "Those Shoes" by Maribeth Boelts
Intermediate: "Please Write in this Book" by Mary Amato
Middle and High School: " The Arrival" by Shaun Tan
For more information, or to join the "Read On Wisconsin" book club, go to http://readon.wisconsin.gov
13. Monthly Postings are Archived on the Youth Services Web Page
The 2008 monthly postings for the system youth services liaisons will be archived on the DLTCL Youth Services web page at www.dpi.wi.gov/pld/ys-postings.html.
14. Upcoming Events in 2008
The listing of Upcoming Events is posted on the archive page at www.dpi.wi.gov/pld/yspost-events.html
The list of upcoming events will be updated each month. This change is intended to reduce the length of this monthly posting. We will finish 2008 with this being an email document. However, in 2009 DLTCL will look into distributing the information as a web page. Current staffing limitations only allow for periodic archiving, but hopefully we will be to send a link to a web page in 2009.
Return to the System Youth Services Liaison Postings home page.
For questions about this information, contact Jamie McCanless (608) 267-9280
Last updated on 12/2/2008 2:38:15 PM
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