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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
• f the materials.

 No cost – thanks to the Institute of Museum and Library Services LSTA funding via the Library of Michigan funds your membership  Information never shared

• Login for:

 Programs  Membership & Sponsorship/State Representatives/Proprietary Downloads

• Early Literacy materials
• Family Literacy materials
• Diversity materials
• Videos
• PSAs
• Manual corrections
• Additional print materials – bookmarks,

etc.

• National Summer Reading Champion!

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.

• Online Manual
• Demco Support:

support@evancedsolutions.com

• Monthly Webinars for Michigan

Libraries – first Wed, 2pm

• Rural & Small Libraries

Conference: 2 presentations

Wandoo Reader Training Opportunities

NASA @ My Library in Michigan!

NASA's Night Sky Network (NSN) is a nationwide coalition of amateur astronomy clubs bringing science, technology, and inspiration of NASA's 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 shares the latest in NASA's science and discoveries of their space exploration missions through events in their communities. For the SSA Directory for volunteers in your area go to: solarsystem.nasa.gov/ssa.

Who? What?

• Facilitation Kits
• Training
• Webinars

Why?

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 – Details in the Winter

• $500 - $2,000
• For a summer program (June – August)
• Can be related to technology, children &

teens, or some form of literacy

• Grant funds are for program materials

and supplies.

• Short application
• Somewhat competitive

Collaborative Library Services Grant Program – Details in December

• $50,000 - $500,000
• For a collaborative library program

with active partners

• One – three year program
• VERY competitive
• Detailed application with 10 page

proposal and budget

• Intent to File form required first,
• Application with official signatures

Access Grant info: https://bit.ly/2Mdnzph

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