May 2010

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Make A Splash ❤ Free Resources

Posted Thursday, May 27, 2010 by Tamara Maellaro, Library Vendor

Hi Everyone,

My name is Tamara Maellaro, and I'm part of the team that creates the Billy Gorilly educational music and activity products. To learn more about Billy Gorilly visit us at  billygorilly.com

I know many of you are busily planning for your summer reading program and I would like to help. I would like to share with you some great resources you can use (free) to help promote the Summer Library Reading Program "Make A Splash — READ".

❤ Are you looking for a craft for the kids to make? Take a peek at this easy Aquarium Craft made especially for the Make A Splash theme. You will  find step-by-step instructions with pictures. View now

❤ Get a free 60-sec Make A Splash theme song that you can use on your blog, website, video, or whatever you can think of. We want to help you have a successful reading program. Listen and Learn more Here

❤ If you need a longer version of Make A Splash you can find it on the Rockin' the SchoolHouse Vol. 2 CD Bonus Track #20 Go Here.

❤ How about a tasty treat to make with the kids. Try our recipe for Mr. Splashy a frogalicious frozen treat. View and download recipe here

❤ Need bookmarks to hand out to the kids in class to help promote the library? Take a look at these. Just print, cut, and enjoy. Download bookmark template Now

Students provided free online book search to encourage more reading all year long

Posted Tuesday, May 25, 2010 by Patricia Romig, Library Staff

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                     CONTACT: DOE PRESS OFFICE

TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2010                                                                                                  (850) 245-0413

DOS PRESS OFFICE

(850) 245-6527

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION LAUNCHES COMMISSIONER’S SUMMER READING ADVENTURE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DEPARTMENT OF STATE

~ Students provided free online book search to encourage more reading all year long ~

Make a Splash with this Summer Reading Program CD

Posted Monday, May 24, 2010 by Anonymous, Library Staff

Hello! I got this forward and wanted to post it here about a CD I plan on using for the summer. - Lisa

I wanted to write you a quick note to tell you an exciting project we developed for Youth Librarians to make a splash this summer. It's a CD of over 20 songs and puppet skits called, "Splish Splash"! It is the #1 Summer Reading Program CD in America and already in it's 3rd pressing!! You'll get your CD within 2 or 3 days of placing your order, so there's still plenty of time to use it this summer. My wife is a librarian turned teacher, and I also teach. All of the songs we wrote to be fun, highly-interactive and great to use with preschool and elementary age kids. Every track on the "Splish Splash" CD promotes reading, having fun at the library, and includes lots of wet and wild, splishy-splashy, water-related fun! Just take a look at a few of the song titles on this incredible new CD...

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Aquarium Craft • No Water Needed • Make A Splash — Read

Posted Tuesday, May 18, 2010 by Tamara Maellaro, Library Vendor

Hello Everyone,

I just wanted to let you know about a cute children's craft that is easy to make. It fits perfectly with the Make A Splash — Read theme.

It's an aquarium that needs no water and you won't have to feed the fish.

I give you step by step instructions how to make the craft and it's absolutely free. You can see the insrtuctions and get the template here.

If you are looking for the Make A Splash theme song you can get Billy Gorilly's special 60-second promotional version here. He let's you use it for free for promotional use.

Get the long version of the Make A Splash theme song here

Sincerely,

Tamara Maellaro

Make a Splash!

Posted Friday, May 14, 2010 by Anonymous, Library Staff

The programs, which are free of charge, run from June 18 through Aug. 6. Brochures describing each program and event are available at the library.

Splashing Story Timers, ages 3 to 5, will meet on Mondays from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Sailing Toddlers, ages one to two, will meet on Tuesdays from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Water Babies, ages birth to 2 years, will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesdays. Surfer Dudes ages 5 to 11 will meet on Tuesday evenings, 6:15 to 7:30 p.m., or Wednesday or Thursdays, 10:15 a.m. to noon.

Children in all of these programs will enjoy stories, crafts, music and refreshments.

Scholarship Opportunity for Youth Services Librarians

Posted Wednesday, May 12, 2010 by Anonymous, Library Staff

Full-Tuition Scholarships Still Available! Application Deadline: June 15, 2010 (for Fall 2010 semester start)

SHARING SUCCESS! Educating Professional Leaders in School and Public Youth Services Librarianship

The Graduate School of Library and Information Science (GSLIS) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is awarding a limited number of two-year FULL-TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS to outstanding and diverse students who already hold a master’s degree, have a strong interest in YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIANSHIP, and are admitted to the GSLIS Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) program for Fall 2010. (Deadline for application: June 15, 2010.)

GSLIS COURSES MAY BE TAKEN EITHER ON CAMPUS OR ONLINE via LEEP (the GSLIS distance education program).

Sharing Success will allow outstanding library practitioners to FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING related to youth services librarianship. In addition, the program will provide institutional support for these students to DEVELOP CONTINUING EDUCATION WORKSHOPS for other professionals. Through these activities, Sharing Success will help broaden the base of youth services librarians who can provide quality continuing education for their practitioner peers in school and public libraries and contribute to best practices and research in this field.

Students selected for Sharing Success will ideally represent diverse populations. They will also have either significant experience in youth services or substantial experience in another area of librarianship and demonstrate a commitment to changing their career focus to the area of youth services.

Feedback Sought on ALA/AASL Standards for Initial Programs for School Librarian Preparation

Posted Tuesday, May 11, 2010 by Stephanie Race, Library Staff

Feedback Sought on ALA/AASL Standards for Initial Programs for School Librarian Preparation

The American Association of School Librarians (AASL), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), welcomes comments from school librarians, educators and students at school librarianship programs on the draft revised ALA/AASL Standards for Initial Programs for School Librarian Preparation.

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) has a seven year review cycle for program standards. The revised program standards reflect newly published learning standards and program guidelines in the field. Major changes in the revised standards include:

  • Highlighting “Teaching for Learning” as the first standard, reflecting the key teaching role of the school librarian.
  • Collaboration and the role of instructional partner under the Teaching for Learning standard.
  • Presenting both Literacy and Reading and Advocacy and Leadership as separate standards, reflecting the importance of each in the field.
  • Adding “Professional Ethics” as an element under the Program Management and Administration standard.

 

ALA policy states that for school librarians, the appropriate first professional degree is either a master's degree from a program accredited by ALA or a master's degree with a specialty in school librarianship from a program recognized by AASL in an NCATE-accredited educational unit. NCATE accreditation with AASL national recognition is an assurance of quality for programs in school librarianship. These standards are the basis for AASL/NCATE program review and the process leading to the decision that a program meets standards and should receive national recognition. The standards describe what proficient candidates should know and be able to do as they complete their program.

Trends in Teen Lit: The Independent View

Posted Monday, May 10, 2010 by Stephanie Race, Library Staff

Trends in Teen Lit: The Independent View

Free Webinar

 

Tuesday, May 18, 2010, from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EST

Register here

Note: If this time doesn’t fit your schedule, you can find links to this and other Booklist webinars at http://tiny.cc/booklist-archive.

 

Young adult literature continues to be one of the most exciting and evolving areas in the publishing world. In this webinar-moderated by Gillian Engberg, Booklist’s Young Adult Books Editor-you’ll hear about new trends in teen books from author and Booklist columnist Michael Cart and three independent publishers: Melissa Wood of Sourcebooks, Andrew Woolridge of Orca Book Publishers, and Rick Wilks and Susan Shipton of Annick Press. Join this informative discussion that will give you a fresh perspective on new books for eager and reluctant and eager teen readers alike.

Bilingual Storytimes - NEFLIN workshop in Gainesville

Posted Friday, May 7, 2010 by Patricia Morris, Library Staff

Bilingual Storytimes are the new library frontier.  In a world where language barriers become smaller every day, they might also be the future.  This full day workshop will expose participants to the tools they will need to develop bilingual storytimes, with a focus on Spanish-English storytimes.  We will discuss whys and h

ows of bilingual storytime as well as themes, book and song/activity selection.

Who Should Attend:  This program is for staff in libraries that want to start bilingual storytimes, but would like more help in the development phase.  Whether you are bilingual or not, you can start a bilingual storytime at your library!

Pre-workshop assignment:  Find and bring with you a simple concept book (colors, numbers, shapes, etc.) - IN ENGLISH! Trainer: Kio Fuller, Storytime Trainer

Date: Tuesday, June 15     Time: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm                                     Location: Alachua County Library District, Millhopper Library, 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606

Cost:     NEFLIN Enhanced: Free     NEFLIN Full: $40     Non member: $100     Library School Students: $25

Register now at:  http://bit.ly/9EKI8n

See all NEFLIN training at http://www.neflin.org/registration.php

ALSC Institute: There’s Nothing Else Like It

Posted Thursday, May 6, 2010 by Jenny Najduch, Library Staff

Greetings!  The 2010 ALSC National Institute is taking place in Atlanta on September 23 – 25, 2010 at the Emory Conference Center, and we'd love for you to join us!  The ALSC Institute touches on some of the most important topics in library service for children such as technology in the library, collection development, and programs and partnerships.  You’re sure to go home feeling reinvigorated about the profession and more connected to others in the field.  Still curious why you should attend the ALSC Institute? 

 

- For as little as $360 you receive nearly 30 hours of educations programming that includes five programs, three keynote sessions, and multiple networking activities.  Registration also includes all handout materials, meals and snacks.

 

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Sunshine State Library Leadership Institute Project

Posted Wednesday, May 5, 2010 by sreyer, Reader

Hello,

I would like to share with you all the following article links concerning my completed SSLLI project. As a year 5 participant, my project was to remodel our Children's Library. It took a little over a year and included securing funds, constructing a new office, and converting the old office into a story room. We also puchased new shelving, paint, and furniture. This was a fantastic learning experience and I highly recommend the Institute. If you are interested, get your applications in now for year seven!

http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20100318/ARTICLE/3181045?p=1&tc=pg&...

http://www.thebradentontimes.com/news/2010/02/28/local_news/children_s_l...

Sincerely,

Stacy Reyer

Children's Librarian I

Manatee County Central Library

Books for Babies Grants

Posted Tuesday, May 4, 2010 by Stephanie Race, Library Staff

ALTAFF and Nordstrom to Award 20 Matching Books for Babies Grants

The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations (ALTAFF)-a division of the American Library Association (ALA)-in partnership with Nordstrom, will award 20 grants of $500 each. These grants match $1,075 raised by selected Friends of the Library groups, women’s groups, libraries and other non-profit organizations to purchase Books for Babies kits from ALTAFF.

Books for Babies is a national literacy program that informs parents of newborns as to the important role they play in their child’s development. Parents receive a Books for Babies kit that contains a board book for baby, baby’s first library card and brochures with reading tips and early literacy information from nationally-recognized educational organizations. Kits are available in both English and Spanish with an optional bib.By reading to their babies and by becoming regular library users themselves, parents help their babies develop language skills and start them on the path to success in reading and learning.

Organizations such as Friends of the Library groups, Women’s Clubs, and Junior Leagues purchase Books for Babies packets. Groups often supplement the packets with information about local resources, including library locations and contact information as well as details about lapsit and preschool storyhours.

The deadline to apply is September 15, 2010. Winners will be notified by October 1 and orders must be placed by November 1. Any type of non-profit organization with a current Books for Babies program, or interest in starting one, is encouraged to apply. Additional information and the application form are available at www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/altaff/products_services/booksforbabies.

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It's All About Splishin' and Splashin' and "Making A Splash"

Posted Tuesday, May 4, 2010 by Tamara Maellaro, Library Vendor

** Billy Gorilly Show Podcast for Kids Episode #21 Just Released. Be part of the learning fun with Billy and his pals from the Candy Appletree Woods. Hear Billy and Mrs. Flicker Fireflybrarian tell about all the exciting things happening at your library and hear the summer reading program theme song "Make A Splash". Also listen to Billy's best buddy, Owlton W. Hootley sing a song about those splishing splashing little green critters, "Hopping Toads & Jumping Frogs".

Get the free activity pages for kids to do while they listen and learn.** To listen to "The Billy Gorilly Show" Podcast for kids, order copies of "Rockin' the SchoolHouse vol.2" which contains the full length version of the "Make A Splash" theme song, or to order any of the other Billy Gorilly educational materials and CDs, go to www.billygorilly.com

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Book Review: Will Grayson, Will Grayson

Posted Tuesday, May 4, 2010 by mharold, Library Staff

Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan (April 2010)

Will Grayson and will grayson are two teens that meet up under very unusual circumstances in a very…unusual…store in Chicago.  This meeting of the two Will Graysons sparks a series of events where each Will falls in love, gets hurt, hurts others, makes new and unexpected friends and in the end become part of the most extravagant high school musical ever. 

Why I picked it up?  It’s written by John Green AND David Levithan.  These guys are two of my favorite YA authors so this book is a double whammy.  How can it not be made of awesome?

Keep your cool with the Kids! @ your library Tool Kit!

Posted Tuesday, May 4, 2010 by Anonymous, Library Staff

Greetings from the ALSC Public Awareness Committee!

Summer is nearly here, and with temperatures rising, and kids out of school, what’s a busy librarian to do?  

Keep your cool with the Kids! @ your library® tool kit, which has some great ideas to help you with your summer program plans!

Here are 10 FREE ideas from our online tool kit to get your summer off to a great start!

More details for each activity can be found at the Kids! Website.

Reference: The Missing Link in Discovery

Posted Monday, May 3, 2010 by Stephanie Race, Library Staff

Reference: The Missing Link in Discovery

Free Webinar

Tuesday, May 11, 2010, from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EST

Register here

Note: If this time doesn’t fit your schedule, you can find this and other programs in the Library Journal archive at http://tiny.cc/xadfa.

 

Reference has never been in greater demand, as witnessed by the rise in Wikipedia and the prominence of reference results in Google and other search engines. Often, students do not realize that reference is what they need. The challenge to library vendors and librarians is to build reference tools and services that bridge the gap between reference librarians’ expertise, the library’s extensive information resources, and today’s users.

This discussion will look at the importance of helping users build a vocabulary and develop broad contexts for their research. Without this starting point, students are overwhelmed and they lack the vocabulary to search the professional literature and collections in their library. Addressing this problem is what reference content, librarians and services have always been about.

 

A group of library and reference experts will describe ways to raise the profile of reference as the missing link in information discovery and overall research effectiveness:

  • How can reference content be put under students’ noses so that it can be discovered without looking?
  • How can Google’s examples of "personalized search" be replicated by something Credo calls "librarianized search"?
  • What are the essential elements of context students need to best make use of the power of discovery systems?

Panelists:

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Book review: The Seventh Level by Jody Feldman

Posted Monday, May 3, 2010 by Jennifer M. Parsick, Library Staff

Travis is a typical seventh grade boy - he loves sports, can't sit still to save his life, and occasionally gets into trouble.  He wants to become part of The Legend, the super secret, ultra exclusive secret society at his middle school.  The Legend is responsible for putting on the most amazing events school-wide, which are not only fun but also give back to the community.  When Travis starts receiving their signature blue envelopes, he knows he just has to solve the puzzles to be in.  But when the orders start to seem mean, will Travis be able to ignore his conscience and see it through?

Why I picked it up: Honestly, only because it was sent to me.  The cover isn't really appealing to me - it's all blue, with a background of some lockers, colorful text for the title, and a goofy-looking block person on the front.

Why I finished it: I really liked how Travis had a conscience and could tell the difference between right and wrong.  Also, his friends were loyal, and the adults really cared about making Travis the best person he could be.  I also wanted to know who was impersonating The Legend and why.

I would recommend it to: middle school boys, especially those who love mysteries and puzzles.  Middle school girls might like it too, as Travis's best girl friend is pretty cool.