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LACONI offers Continuous Learning
August 23rd, 2010 | Permalink | Comment?
Worried about networking when the library systems are cutting back? Looking for continuing education on a small budget? The LACONI organization is trying to fill those needs for library staff in the Northern Illinois area.

The LACONI Youth Services Section is sponsoring an author visit on September 24 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., with Simone Elkeles, author of Perfect Chemistry (an Abraham Lincoln Award nominated title).

After lunch, Professor Janice Del Negro from Dominican University will walk us through some best-loved books that we may have missed. This all day event takes place at the newly opened Oswego Public Library District Montgomery Campus and costs only $25.00 for the whole day, including lunch. CPDUs are available. We need your registration and payment by September 17. The registration form and information about the LACONI organization is available at www.laconi.org, or print the registration form.

The Montgomery campus is located near the intersection of Rt. 30 and Rt. 34 at 1111 Reading Drive, Montgomery, IL 60538

Going north on Rt. 34 –
- Turn left on Rt. 30
- Turn Right at the light onto Goodwin Drive
- Turn Left (first let) onto Reading Drive
Going East on Rt. 30 –
- Turn left on Goodwin Drive (This is last light before the intersection with Rt. 34)
- Turn Left (first let) onto Reading Drive
The library is the only thing on Reading Drive. There is a large parking lot is in the front of the building.
E-Learning, Online Learning, Youth Services
Getting Teens to Library Programming
January 25th, 2010 | Permalink | Comment?
Attend this state-wide video conference from the comfort of your library system and take away ideas from a panel of Teen librarians on how they successfully get teens involved at their libraries.
- Alexandra Tyle-Annen & Heather Colby
- Homer Township Public Library
- Joe Marcantonio, Plainfield Public Library
- Teri Rankin, O`Fallon Public Library
- Jennifer Lara, O’Fallon Township High School
- Virginia Freyre, Algonquin Area Public Library
- Amanda Ghobrial, West Chicago Public Library
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
9:30am – 12:30 pm
State-wide Library System Video Conference
Cost $10 (Please write check to Metropolitan Library System. The mailing address is 125 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527. Attention: Attention: Christina Stoll)

Note: When registering, be sure to select the library system location where you will be attending the workshop.

Register on L2.
Library Management, Youth Services
Free Artwork for Libraries
October 5th, 2009 | Permalink | Comment?

Would you like to spruce up your library, but have no budget to decorate? If so, the Kids! @ your library® Campaign has just the answer for you! The Kids! @ your library® Campaign is thrilled to present new FREE downloadable artwork for libraries from Caldecott-winning illustrator, David Diaz.

Diaz’s full-color illustrations can be downloaded for either mini-posters or bookmarks. The artwork can be found on the Campaign’s web site at www.ala.org/kids. In addition, the Campaign now offers the logo and tagline in 5 languages and in two different color schemes. You can find the “So Much To Do, So Much To See” artwork now available in English, Spanish, Polish, Russian and French on the Campaign’s website. To find even more free activities for your library, check out the Kids @ Your Library online toolkit at http://www.ala.org/kids.
Technology, Youth Services
YALSA Offers Downloadable Teen Tech Week PSAs Featuring Tom Kenny
March 2nd, 2009 | Permalink | Comment?

(ALA, CHICAGO) – Known as the voice of SpongeBob SquarePants, Tom Kenny lends his support to teens, libraries and the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) through downloadable public service announcements (PSAs) announcing Teen Tech Week, March 8 – 14. The PSAs are courtesy of Galaxy Press, a 2009 Teen Tech Week Promotional Partner.

Kenny has created six 30-second PSAs, in which he details the many free technological resources available at the library. Librarians can download the PSAs and use them to raise awareness in their communities about Teen Tech Week. They can be played over school announcements or provided to a local radio station to use.
Youth Services
2009 StoryTubes Video Contest
February 2nd, 2009 | Permalink | Comment?

Enter the 2009 StoryTubes video contest - The 2009 video contest features new partner libraries, new categories that provide opportunities for kindergartners through high school seniors, groups, and people of all ages, new contest dates, and the addition of TeacherTube as a video host to assist organizations that do not enable access to YouTube.

Visit StoryTubes.info to watch videos from last year, identify the partner libraries, read the contest rules, and find contact information. Three energetic and creative 4th-grade boys from Downers Grove (Ill.) Public Library submitted the very first entry, “The Toilet Paper Tigers.” The deadline is February 15….
Youth Services
Get in the Game Resources
May 5th, 2008 | Permalink | Comment?
From the most recent RPLS “Let’s Get it All Together” newsletter, here are some resources to help you get ready for the 2008 Summer Reading Program – “Get in the Game”:
Reading, Youth Services
StoryTubes Online Book Reviews by Kids
April 8th, 2008 | Permalink | Comment?

(From BlogJunction)

From New York to California, kids in grades 1-6 are talking up their favorite books on StoryTubes!

Check out this fantastic collaborative national effort from Denise Raleigh at the Gail Borden Public Library District. Based on the library’s Storypalooza project of 2007, the contest is sweeping across the country as kids create 2-minute videos about their favorite book. The entry deadline is April 20, so spread the word with the kids in your library community.

Voting mania will happen each week in May with winners each week receiving $500 in books. Their sponsoring organization (school, library or designated organization for home-schooled youth) will receive $1,000 in books.
Reading, School Libraries, Youth Services
Celebrate National Library Week by Browsing the Latest in Children’s and Young Adult Literature
March 31st, 2008 | Permalink | Comment?

You are invited to an open house to examine more than 3,000 current titles in the Children’s Literature Examination Center and the Lois and Lowell Lueck Collection.

Thursday, April 24, 2008
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Horrabin Hall 1
Western Illinois University
Macomb, Illinois

No registration is necessary. Participants may park in the lots south of Horrabin Hall (across from Malpass Library) without vehicle permits.

Sponsored by: Children’s Literature Examination Center, Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Visit the CLEC Web Site and for more information, call the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at (309) 298-1961
Youth Services
Make Room for Teens
March 14th, 2008 | Permalink | Comment?

Make Room for Teens, Monday, May 5, 2008, 9:30-3:00 Mendota Civic Center, Cost: $10.00 to cover lunch

Kimberly (Kim) Bolan’s workshop will help any library no matter how small or large take a good look at their teen area and think about some changes. Topics will include teen involvement, space planning, design, alternative collection development, and marketing. With photos of young adult spaces from across the United States, practical tips, vendor information, and a wealth of valuable handouts, Kim will show you how to improve what you have, successfully plan new space, and market teen materials. You will be amazed at what you can create with a little imagination and some help from your teen friends!

Kim is lead consultant of Kimberly Bolan & Associates, a library consulting firm based in Indianapolis, IN. She works with public and school libraries throughout the United States specializing in facilities planning and design, children’s and teen services, service and process analysis and management, technology management, customer service, and marketing. Ms. Bolan is the author of “Teen Spaces: The Step-by-Step Library Makeover” (ALA Editions, 2003), “Technology Made Simple” (ALA Editions, 2007), and numerous journal articles. She holds an MLS from Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies, an author and community editor for WebJunction, and an editorial advisor for ALA editions. Before becoming an independent consultant Ms. Bolan served in several administrative positions, most recently as the Assistant Director of the Webster (NY) Public Library. Ms. Bolan has 20 years experience working in school and public libraries. She was named a 2004 “Mover and Shaker” by Library Journal and has presented at numerous state and national conferences.

PALS is pleased to extend an invitation for this program to any library staff who serve teens – both public and school librarians. “Funding for this grant was awarded by the Illinois State Library (ISL), a Division of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), under the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).”

This program is listed on Cleo. If you have any questions, please contact Norma Applegate.
Youth Services
Tech Savvy Teens
February 26th, 2008 | Permalink | Comment?
Youth Services Forum of the Illinois Library Association is sponsoring “Tech Savvy Teens.” Youth/Teen librarians Alexandra Tyle-Annen, Dan Braun, Kelly Laszczak, and Joe Marcantonio have been implementing tech trends into their libraries’ youth services programs. They will discuss technology trends such as gaming, social networking, blogging, and instant messaging and how to effectively use these trends to enhance your library programs for youth and teens. This workshop will be held in two locations.

Get more information about the event at the ILA website.
- Friday, April 18, 9:30 A.M. to noon, Plainfield Public Library District, Plainfield, IL
- Wednesday, May 7, 2008, 9:30 A.M. to noon, Lewis and Clark Library System, Edwardsville, IL
Cost of the program is $20 for ILA members or $25 for nonmembers. Registration deadline for the Plainfield program is April 11 and April 30 for the Edwardsville program.

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Continuous Learning, Youth Services

LACONI offers Continuous Learning

E-Learning, Online Learning, Youth Services

Getting Teens to Library Programming

Library Management, Youth Services

Free Artwork for Libraries

Technology, Youth Services

YALSA Offers Downloadable Teen Tech Week PSAs Featuring Tom Kenny

Youth Services

2009 StoryTubes Video Contest

Youth Services

Get in the Game Resources

Reading, Youth Services

StoryTubes Online Book Reviews by Kids

Reading, School Libraries, Youth Services

Celebrate National Library Week by Browsing the Latest in Children’s and Young Adult Literature

Youth Services

Make Room for Teens

Youth Services

Tech Savvy Teens