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Grant Opportunity: Lois Lenski Covey Foundation
May 24th, 2012 | Permalink | Comment?

The Lois Lenski Covey Foundation, Inc. annually awards grants for purchasing books published for young people preschool through grade 8. Public libraries, school libraries, and non-traditional libraries operated by 501(c)(3) agencies are eligible. The Foundation provides grants to libraries or organizations that serve economically or socially at-risk children, have limited book budgets, and demonstrate real need. Grants for 2012 will range from $500 to $3000 and are specifically for book purchases. Program information and the Grant Application can be found here.

Deadline: June 15, 2012
School Libraries, Youth Services
Registration open for YALSA’s 2012 YA Lit Symposium
April 11th, 2012 | Permalink | Comment?
The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) opened registration for its third Young Adult Literature Symposium, Nov. 2–4, at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch in St. Louis, Mo. Early bird pricing begins at $195 for YALSA members; registration is available at www.ala.org/yalitsymposium.

The 2012 theme is “The Future of Young Adult Literature: Hit Me with the Next Big Thing.” The Young Adult Literature Symposium is funded in part by the William C. Morris Endowment.

Registration for the symposium includes a welcome reception on Friday night, educational sessions on Saturday and Sunday, coffee breaks on Saturday and Sunday, a reception on Saturday evening and a general closing session on Sunday. Details, including a preliminary program, are available at www.ala.org/yalitsymposium by clicking on “Programs and Presenters.”

Early bird registration costs
- $195 for YALSA members and Missouri Library Association members;
- $245 for ALA personal members;
- $300 for nonmembers; and
- $50 for students
Rooms at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch are offered at a special rate for registrants of $105 per night.

YALSA will also offer pre-symposium special events that require additional registration on Friday, including:
- A half-day forum on dystopian teen literature ($59);
- A half-day forum on engaging students with e-readers and social networking ($59);
- A half-day forum on new trends in publishing for teens and ($59); and
- A guided library tour of public libraries in St. Louis ($25)
In addition, symposium attendees can register for one of two Bill Morris Memorial Author Luncheons, featuring David Levithan (“Boy Meets Boy”; “The Lover’s Dictionary”) or Patricia McCormick (“Sold,” “Purple Heart”). Tickets for each luncheon cost $45.

To read program descriptions, download the preliminary program, find out how to reserve a hotel room and see the full list of registration rates, visit www.ala.org/yalitsymposium.

For more than 50 years, YALSA has been the world leader in selecting books, videos and audiobooks for teens. For more information about YALSA or for lists of recommended reading, viewing and listening, go to www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists, or contact the YALSA office by phone, (800) 545-2433, ext. 4390, or e-mail, yalsa@ala.org.
School Libraries, Youth Services
Register Now! ISLMA Spring Mini-Conferences
April 3rd, 2012 | Permalink | Comment?
Now that Spring has sprung, it is the perfect opportunity to attend one of the upcoming ISLMA mini-conferences! The Illinois School Library Media Association (ISLMA) is providing two spring mini-conferences to offer additional professional development opportunities for school librarians. There is an exciting and informative slate of sessions ready for you. See sessions on topics to motivate your students in the library, new children’s literature, tips and tricks in library management, the standards and the library, and using technology to expand your program. Best of all, the mini-conferences are only $20, including a continental breakfast and lunch. You’ll receive 3 CPDUs for attending.
- April 21 – Central A&M High School, Moweaqua, IL
- April 28 – Highland Middle School, Libertyville, IL
You can read session descriptions and register at the ISLMA website at http://islma.org. (Scroll down the page.)
News, Reading, School Libraries, Youth Services
ISLMA announced 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards
March 22nd, 2012 | Permalink | Comment?

ISLMA announced the winning titles of the Readers’ Choice Awards for 2012:

2012 Abraham Lincoln Award winner is: Maze Runner by James Dashner

2012 Bluestem Award winner is: Adventures in Cartooning by James Sturm, Andrew Arnold and Alexis Frederick-Frost

2012 Monarch Award winner is: Shark Vs Train written by Chris Barton and illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld
Grants, School Libraries
ISLMA/LBSS ENDOWMENT FUND GRANT
March 20th, 2012 | Permalink | Comment?

The Illinois School Library Media Association/Library Book Selection Service will issue its fourth annual book grants this year. Public and private school libraries as well as public libraries registered in any of the Illinois Readers’ Choice awards programs—the Monarch Award, the Bluestem Award, the Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award, and the Abraham Lincoln Illinois High School Book Award—are eligible to apply.

Grant recipients will be awarded one set of the 2013 reading campaign books for the award program indicated on their application. The titles in each book award set are determined by the individual committees in charge of the reading award programs. Sets include one copy each of the 20 or 22 books depending on the award program selected.

All grant applications must be submitted by May 15, 2012. Applicants must also be registered for the appropriate 2012 Reader’s Choice program by May 15, 2012 (a separate process). Questions may be sent to info@lbssfund.org, by fax to 309/649-0916 or by phone to 309/649-0911.

For More Information>>
Grant Application>>
Continuous Learning, School Libraries, Youth Services
Youth and Young Adult Services Workshops
February 23rd, 2012 | Permalink | Comment?
The Youth Services Forum and the Young Adult Services Forum are pleased to present the 2012 ILA Spring Workshops. This year’s workshops will highlight “sense”-ational programming and outreach ideas for special populations of children and teens and will feature discussions led by professionals on legal issues as they relate to youth and teen services.

Learn practical tips and best practices for creating programs for children with special needs, as well as outreaching tips and resources for services in your community. Find out how you can adapt programs to make them more inclusive, and considerations to take when creating programs for special populations.

Program Locations and Dates
- RAILS – Rockford on April 9th from 9:30 a.m – 1:00 p.m.
- IHLS – Edwardsville on April 11th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Champaign Public Library on April 12th from 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Arlington Heights Memorial Library on April 13th from 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Registration is $30 for ILA Members and $40 for Non-Members. CPDU credit will be available at each location.

For more information and to register >>
Grants, Literacy, School Libraries, Youth Services
Grants Available from Dollar General
February 6th, 2012 | Permalink | Comment?
Dollar General has several grants your library may be eligible for. For more information on the grants below and to apply online, visit the Dollar General website.

Dollar General Summer Reading Grants
Deadline: February 28, 2012

Dollar General Literacy Foundation Summer Reading Grants provide funding to local nonprofit organizations and libraries to help with the implementation or expansion of summer reading programs. Programs must target Pre-K through 12th grade students who are new readers, below grade level readers or readers with learning disabilities.

Dollar General Adult Literacy Grants
Deadline: February 28, 2012

Dollar General Literacy Foundation Adult Literacy Grants award funding to nonprofit organizations that provide direct service to adults in need of literacy assistance. Organizations must provide help in one of the following instructional areas:
- Adult Basic Education
- General Education Diploma Preparation
- English Language Acquisition
Dollar General Family Literacy Grants
Deadline: February 28, 2012

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation Family Literacy Grants provide funding to family literacy service providers. The Foundation uses the federal government’s definition of family literacy when reviewing grant applications. Organizations applying for funding must have the following four components:Adult Education Instruction
- Children’s Education
- Parent and Child Together Time (PACT)
- Parenting Classes
Dollar General Youth Literacy Grants
Deadline: May 16, 2012

Dollar General Literacy Foundation Youth Literacy Grants provide funding to schools, public libraries, and nonprofit organizations to help students who are below grade level or experiencing difficulty reading. Grant funding is provided to assist in the following areas:
- Implementing new or expanding existing literacy programs
- Purchasing new technology or equipment to support literacy initiatives
- Purchasing books, materials or software for literacy programs
ILA Updates, Literacy, Reading, School Libraries
iREAD 2013 Summer Reading Program
January 26th, 2012 | Permalink | Comment?

The theme for the Illinois Library Association’s iREAD 2013 Summer Reading program is Have Book, Will Travel! Work has already begun on the 2013 iREAD Resource Guide, and the ILA is looking for ideas to share with other librarians and educators who use the iREAD program. The Resource Guide contains crafts, activities, games, art, reading lists, and much more for children, teens, and adults. If you have a project or resource to share, send it to the ILA. The deadline for submissions is February 28. Click here to submit your ideas.

Over the past 30 years, iREAD has grown to become a leader of Summer Reading Program development by providing libraries with all of the resources they need to promote, launch, and execute great reading programs. Increasingly, iREAD themes and programs are being used year-round in schools and literacy programs. For more information, call 877-565-1896 or visit here.
Continuous Learning, Jobs and Careers, News, School Libraries
Upcoming Changes to the LIS Endorsement Requirements
December 7th, 2011 | Permalink | 1 Comment

Effective February 2012, certified teachers in Illinois seeking the Library Information Specialist (LIS) endorsement will have to complete 24 semester hours of coursework – half of which will be required to be taken at the graduate level - and the Library Information Specialist (175) exam. The changes in LIS endorsement requirements will take effect with Public Act 097-0607.

The LIS endorsement prepares state-certified teachers to take positions in school media centers. To see the Illinois State Board of Education’s (ISBE) Endorsement Schedule for the February 1, 2012 changes, click here.
Grants, School Libraries
Laura Bush Foundation School Library Books Grant
December 7th, 2011 | Permalink | Comment?

The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries is accepting applications for the School Library Books Grant. The deadline to submit the grant application is December 31, 2011.

The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries makes grants of up to $6,000 to update, extend, and diversify the book collections of school libraries. All LBF grants are made to individual schools rather than to school districts, county systems, private organizations, foundations, or other entities. Only schools where a minimum of 50% of the student body qualify for the Free or Reduced Lunch (FRL) program are eligible to apply, with selection preference given to schools in which 90% or more of the students receive free or reduced lunches and are likely to have the fewest books and reading materials at home.

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Grants, Public Libraries, School Libraries

Grant Opportunity: Lois Lenski Covey Foundation

School Libraries, Youth Services

Registration open for YALSA’s 2012 YA Lit Symposium

School Libraries, Youth Services

Register Now! ISLMA Spring Mini-Conferences

News, Reading, School Libraries, Youth Services

ISLMA announced 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards

Grants, School Libraries

ISLMA/LBSS ENDOWMENT FUND GRANT

Continuous Learning, School Libraries, Youth Services

Youth and Young Adult Services Workshops

Grants, Literacy, School Libraries, Youth Services

Grants Available from Dollar General

ILA Updates, Literacy, Reading, School Libraries

iREAD 2013 Summer Reading Program

Continuous Learning, Jobs and Careers, News, School Libraries

Upcoming Changes to the LIS Endorsement Requirements

Grants, School Libraries

Laura Bush Foundation School Library Books Grant