Roxie Novak at the Endeavor Public Library contacted me regarding having a certificate Brailled for a child in her summer reading program. She wondered if a library can order a single certificate. It is actually a very typical situation that a library might have a single child who is blind or just a few participating in their summer programs. So yes, single certificates can be ordered. It may not seem like it is worth the time it takes to order one, but to that single child and his or her family, it is a big deal to treat the child like every one child in the program. The form to request Brailled certificates, or any other items you need in Braille are on the DLTCL SLP web page.
Yard Signs for Summer Readers
The Calcasieu Parish Public Library in Lousianna gave out yard signs to children who completed their summer library program. The signs said, "A Library Champion Lives Here." Parents could also email a picture of their child with the sign and the library posted the pictures on their web site.
--from American Libraries Direct electronic posting for July 1, 2009
Milwaukee Public Library partnered with an early childhood organization in the past that also gave out yard signs for summer readers. The early childhood organization encouraged families to send in pictures of themselves with their signs and the pictures were posted on the agency's web page.
Gaming in Libraries Online Course through Syracuse University
ALA has partnered with the Syracuse University School of Information Studies in an experiment to teach a course that is open to both students and the public via YouTube. Throughout June, iSchool Professor Scott Nicholson will teach the IST 600 Gaming in Libraries course in three online spaces: the Syracuse University website, ALA Connect and the iSchool's online learning management system. Nicholson decided to offer the course to reach public librarians who are interested in incorporating gaming into their libraries.
YALSA's Downloadable Bookmarks for Teens
YALSA is offering downloadable bookmarks featuring the 2009 Teens' Top Ten nominees for librarians to distribute to teens at their libraries. The bookmarks feature the 25 titles nominated for this year's list of favorite books. The bookmarks can be downloaded from this site www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/teenreading/teenstopten/forallbookmark.pdf.
Teen readers are encouraged to read the nominees throughout the summer, then vote for their favorite titles starting August 24. The online poll closes on September 18. Winners will be announced in a webcast during Teen Read Week, October 18-24, 2009.
YALSA's Ultimate Teen Bookshelf
YALSA has created the "Ultimate Teen Bookshelf," a new web site that highlights must-have teen materials. Developed in conjunction with the United We Serve initiative, the bookshelf is a list that includes 50 books, five magazines, and five audiobooks. While the featured materials have been selected for ages 12-18, the titles on this list span a broad range of reading and maturity levels. View the site!
System Youth Services Liaison Posting, Barbara Huntington, DLTCL, July 2009
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