Youth Services from the Library of Michigan

Youth Services from the
  Library of Michigan

Cathy Lancaster
 Youth Services Coordinator
     Library of Michigan
 LancasterC5@Michigan.gov

• Every Child Ready to Ready – Professional Development
   • Newsletters
   • Webinars – Storytelling Best Practices
   • Programming Guides
   • Future trainings?

• What’s happened to “Michigan Reads!” ?

• Big Picture?
                                                 Source: https://bit.ly/2OfTBy4

• Must sign up to be a member to get most     • Early Literacy materials
  of the materials.
                                              • Family Literacy materials
    No cost – thanks to the Institute of
      Museum and Library Services LSTA        • Diversity materials
      funding via the Library of Michigan     • Videos
      funds your membership
    Information never shared                 • PSAs
                                              • Manual corrections
• Login for:                                  • Additional print materials – bookmarks,
    Programs                                   etc.
    Membership & Sponsorship/State           • National Summer Reading Champion!
      Representatives/Proprietary Downloads     https://www.cslpreads.org/nationalsummerr
                                                eadingchampion/

Summer Reading Timeline
        • Fall – Manual goes up online at www.cslpreads.org and we ship
          catalog with a letter of instruction on how to login.

        • Fall/Winter – Libraries should order incentives from
          Demco/Upstart or local agencies.

        • Fall 2019– Annual CSLP meeting to plan next Summer Reading
          program details. Michlib-L posts for theme suggestions!

        • Winter – look for Library of Michigan’s YSAC Webinar & additional
          learning/training opportunities from CSLP.

        • Summer – Summer Reading is in full swing and the Library of
          Michigan orders manuals for next year as early as June.

Early Literacy/Children:

   Leeza Hernandez

                                            Young Adult:

                                      Graphic Design from Demco        Adult/All-Ages:

                                                                  Graphic Design from Demco
                           2019: A Universe of Stories

What is on the
horizon for CSLP?
2019: Theme - Space;
Slogan – “A Universe of Stories”
Artist - Leeza Hernandez
2020: Theme - Fairytales, Mythology,
Fantasy; Slogan – “Imagine Your Story”
Artist - LeUyen Pham
2021: Theme - Animals;
Slogan – “Tails and Tales”
Artist - Salina Yoon
2022: Theme - World-Social Justice-Unity-
Kindness-Inclusion-Change-Diversity-Equity-
Make a difference-Embrace different cultures;
Slogan – “All Together Now”
Artist - Sophie Blackall
2023: Theme and Slogan - TBD;
Artist - Frank Morrison

Online Resources
• www.CSLPreads.org – includes access to PSA’s, National
  Summer Reading Champion releases, resources, and more!
• www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan - “what’s new” for SRP,
  national partners, survey information, etc.
• www.pinterest.com/cslpreads - CSLP’s official Pinterest sight
  with crafts & activities to meet the various themes.
• @CSLPreads on Twitter and Facebook.
• Hashtags:
   • #MiSummerReads
   • #CSLPreads
   • 2018 = #LibrariesRock

Wandoo Reader
• Easy and fast program setup means your entire summer reading program is ready
to go in no time.
• Improved technology speed lets you move on with your day.
• Enhanced reporting features provide the data you need for success.
• Customized security roles protect user data.
• Event feeds promote your library’s activities and events.
• Customize with your logo and theme banner. Increase Patron Participation
• The new family registration & management feature allows families to setup and
manage each member’s reading logs and “challenges” easily from one account.
• Mobile enabled Wandoo Reader supports smartphone and tablet access so
patrons can access your reading program from anywhere!
• Expanded “challenge” features keep readers engaged and increase library
participation.
• Game-like features, multiple themes and customizable characters makes reading
more fun for everyone.
• Reading can continue all year even after summer reading ends.

Wandoo Reader
   Training
   Opportunities
• Online Manual
• Demco Support:
  support@evancedsolutions.com
• Monthly Webinars for Michigan
  Libraries – first Wed, 2pm
• Rural & Small Libraries
  Conference: 2 presentations

NASA @ My Library in Michigan!
  Who?
  What?
   • Facilitation Kits   NASA's Night Sky Network (NSN) is a nationwide coalition of amateur
                         astronomy clubs bringing science, technology, and inspiration of NASA's

   • Training
                         missions to the general public. Go to bit.ly/FindNSN to find a NSN club near
                         you for possible collaborations!
                         NASA's Solar System Ambassadors (SSA) is a program of volunteers that
   • Webinars            shares the latest in NASA's science and discoveries of their space
                         exploration missions through events in their communities. For the SSA
  Why?                   Directory for volunteers in your area go to: solarsystem.nasa.gov/ssa.

Recap on Upcoming
         Workshops & Webinars
•   Library of Michigan webinars (see ww.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan)
     •   Best Storytime Practices webinar series with Jenifer Strauss – seeking theme ideas for
         2018-2019?
     •   Coming Soon: Youth Services in a Time of Crisis
     •   Webinar Archives

•   MLA Spring Institute: March 27-29, 2019
    Bay City, MI www.milibraries.org

•   MeL.org – “Teachers” tab  Staff Resources

•   Wandoo Reader – Demco hosts, 1st Wednesday of the Month at 2pm

•   Continuing Education Stipend from LM available for non-LM related workshops,
    conferences, etc.

Sounds great, but how do I fund
           this? Grants!
   Public Library Services Grant Program –
                                                Collaborative Library Services Grant
   Details in the Winter
                                                Program – Details in December
   • $500 - $2,000
                                                • $50,000 - $500,000
   • For a summer program (June – August)
                                                • For a collaborative library program
   • Can be related to technology, children &
                                                  with active partners
     teens, or some form of literacy
                                                • One – three year program
   • Grant funds are for program materials
                                                • VERY competitive
     and supplies.
                                                • Detailed application with 10 page
   • Short application
                                                  proposal and budget
   • Somewhat competitive
                                                • Intent to File form required first,
Access Grant info: https://bit.ly/2Mdnzph       • Application with official signatures

Engaging Youth & Teens with Online Resources:
MeL.org

Questions?
Cathy Lancaster, Youth Services Coordinator
            Library of Michigan
        LancasterC5@Michigan.gov
               517-335-8129
     www.mi.gov/youthlibraryservices