December 2009

Hello librarians,  As you begin to make plans for your summer 2010 FLYP shows, please consider me as a performer.  Here's a quote from Sherry Durham, Youth Librarian at Central Ridge Library in Beverly Hills, FL:

"The children were entirely caught up in your high-energy, original and educational presentation.  The great deal of well-planned audience participation could have been one of the main reasons that the students got so much out of the experience.  We all loved the bi-lingual aspects of the show, and your very humorous songs were outstanding."

The only weeks I will be scheduling performances this summer are:  June 14, June 21, and June 28. 

Web 2.0 and Library Services for Young Adults: An Introduction for Librarians

The IFLA Libraries for Children and Young Adults Section has recently released a 78-page document that provides an introduction for librarians who are new to Web 2.0 and are interested in using publicly accessible social media tools to serve young adults.

According to the introduction in Web 2.0 and Library Services for Young Adults, the document’s aim is for “the practicing librarian to understand and ultimately decide for yourself what is the best approach in using social media as part of your Young Adult service.  This document does not dictate the best way to attract teens to your library (there is none!).”

The Web 2.0 tools covered include blogs, chat, Facebook, Creative Commons, Flickr, Google Docs, podcasting, RSS, social bookmarking, Twitter, and more.  Each section includes:

• A brief overview of the Web 2.0 tool/services
• A list of services (if there is more than one service)
• Tips and considerations (if any) when choosing to use the service
• Examples of how libraries have used those services themselves and/ or suggestions on how to use them in the context of library services to young adults

       Get ready to explore the zany adventures of Balloon Island. 

Discover Balloon Lagoon, Splish Splash Mountain and other island destinations in this funny fast paced 45—50 minute show.

The State Library and Archives of Florida is presenting its annual FLYP workshop with program ideas for summer 2010.

Youth services staff who are involved in planning and presenting summer library programs in Florida's public libraries, as well as media specialists, are invited to attend this free, all-day workshop.

The workshop will focus on children’s (ages 5-11) programming in the morning and tween/teen’s (ages 12-18) programming in the afternoon. Instructors will demonstrate six complete programs during each session and the attendees will participate in singing, dancing, games, and crafts. Dress casually to participate in activities.

This workshop is funded under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the Florida Department of State, State Library and Archives of Florida.

To register, click here and follow the registration instructions.