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What’s New @ WJIL: Planning for Summer Reading
February 2nd, 2011 | Permalink | Comment?
It’s true the snow is still flying – really flying here in Illinois- but this is still the perfect time to start wishful thoughts for warm weather and the summer reading programming that comes with it. Illinois has a rich tradition of supporting summer reading through the ILA iRead program, but you can still warm up your summer reading program with a creative spark from the resources and ideas listed in this edition of “What’s New @ WJIL.”

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Resources

ILA iRead: A Midsummer Knight’s Read
- The 2011 iREAD Summer Reading Program theme is A Midsummer Knight’s Read, with David Catrow as one of the featured illustrators. Order your 2011 Summer Reading products online or find out more about the Resources and Research related to Summer Reading Programs on the ILA web site.
Summer Reading Program ideas from around the nation

On January 20, 2011 several WJ community partners gathered to share ideas and discuss their approach to summer reading programs. Find out what some other states are doing by browsing these links…
- Collaborative Summer Library Program. CSLP began in 1987 when ten Minnesota regional library systems developed a summer library program for children, choosing a theme, creating artwork and selecting incentives that public libraries in the regions could purchase and use. State libraries and systems continue to join and CSLP continues to evolve, but its guiding principle remains the same, librarians sharing ideas, expertise and costs to produce a high-quality summer reading program for children.
- Ohio Summer Reading Program and Resources. Links include resources for supporting ELL/ESOL children through summer reading programs.
- Ohio Ready to Read Program: The State Library of Ohio and the Ohio Library Council have created Ohio Ready To Read to help address the early literacy needs of Ohio’s youngest citizens. Ohio Ready To Read is a major ongoing statewide initiative to disseminate early literacy information to public library staff and trustees, early child care providers, educators, children’s advocates, parents, and political decision makers.
Read about Summer Reading

Links to blogs, reports, briefs, handouts, and programmatic resources on the subject of reading initiatives and summer reading in particular. Highlights include…
- Summer Reading Programs Boost Student Achievement - Dominican University SLIS
- Summer Reading Programs in Action – links to New York, Ohio, Idaho and Virginia Summer Reading Programs
Courses and Learning

Library Reading Incentive Programs for Summer and Beyond - WJ Webinar
- Join this showcase of reading initiatives that will draw readers of all ages to your library. Presenters will share how they plan, promote, and carry out successful summer reading programs, and will discuss year-round efforts that encourage and support lifelong readership in the community. Panelist Melanie A. Lyttle, head of public services at the Madison Public Library in Ohio, will describe her library’s use of social media to support their summer reading program, including the famed “Crabby Librarian.” Janet Ingraham Dwyer, library consultant at the State Library of Ohio, will talk about other successful reading programs in her state including Choose to Read Ohio, a statewide initiative which encourages Ohioans of all ages to read and enjoy books together.
WebJunction Partners Share Summer Reading Program: Webinar Archive
- Archive and associated resources for Janary 20, 2011, webinar Archive and associated resources for the January 20, 2011, partner meeting with Cheryl Space, Janet Ingraham Dwyer, Naphtali Faris, Ann Roberts and Michele Farley presenting. Take note of related resource links below the video of the webinar archive.
Community

Join the discussion and sharing during the upcoming February 15th WJ Webinar – Library Reading Incentive Programs for Summer and Beyond. Enroll now on L2.

What Could I do with…Summer Reading Program Resources

Put a warm smile on your face as you browse the many creative and innovative ideas aimed at helping you develop the best programs and services for summer reading and early childhood literacy. It’s not too early to start. In fact now is the perfect time!
Continuous Learning, Online Learning, Youth Services
Upcoming WJ Webinar: Young Adults Deserve the Best – Using Competencies to Serve Teens in Your Library
October 25th, 2010 | Permalink | Comment?

The upcoming WebJunction Webinar Young adults deserve the best: Using competencies to serve teens in your library is scheduled for Tuesday 11/23/2010 beginning at 1:00 p.m. Central Time.

The current generation of teens is the most ethnically diverse and technologically plugged-in ever. Is your library ready to serve them? YALSA’s Competencies for Librarians Serving Youth play a key role in everyday service to young adult patrons.

Join Sarah Flowers, YALSA President-elect and author of Young Adults Deserve the Best: Putting YALSA’s Competencies into Action, to discuss practical ways to promote and apply the competencies to ensure quality library service to the teens in your community.

Visit L2 for registration.
Continuous Learning, Online Learning, Youth Services
Upcoming WJ Webinar: Serving the Young Adult Population – It’s not just about Video Games
October 6th, 2010 | Permalink | Comment?

The upcoming WebJunction Webinar Serving the Young Adult Population: It’s not just about video games is scheduled for Thursday 11/4/2010 beginning at 1:00 PM Central Time.

Need to develop or improve your library services to youth? This webinar will provide you with a basic primer on how to attract and keep young adults interested in your library services and programs and how to create an atmosphere of inclusion comfortable for you, your staff and your local young adults. Join Jill Jarrell, librarian, author and web content consultant, and Maurice Coleman, Technical Trainer at Harford County Public Library, to learn about materials and tactics that can help bring the reluctant reader back into the library and how to create a safe and welcoming space for your young adults.

Visit L2 for registration.
Continuous Learning, Youth Services
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.

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Literacy, New @ WJ-IL, Reading, Youth Services

What’s New @ WJIL: Planning for Summer Reading

Resources

Courses and Learning

Community

What Could I do with…Summer Reading Program Resources

Continuous Learning, Online Learning, Youth Services

Upcoming WJ Webinar: Young Adults Deserve the Best – Using Competencies to Serve Teens in Your Library

Continuous Learning, Online Learning, Youth Services

Upcoming WJ Webinar: Serving the Young Adult Population – It’s not just about Video Games

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