FYI,   Most of this is geared more for adult reference library staff, but there is a session on misinformation and transgender youth on 4-6-23. ~ Sharon Registration is open for the *NNLM Virtual Symposium April 4-6, 2023. The 2023 NNLM Virtual Symposium, Health Misinformation *will explore both the research behind health misinformation movements and provide practical and evidence-based solutions to support librarians, health educators, and direct care providers in combating the spread of all types of ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings FYI,   Forwarded by ALSC:   Are you absolutely jazzed about the 2023 Newbery- and Caldecott-winning books? Are they already on hold at your library or being shipped from Bookshop? (Good on you, they're all on backorder for me!) Or did you read some of these titles last year and think "Wow!" but have zero other #kidlit-minded adults in your circle with whom to nerd out about? ALSC is excited to offer YMA Book Clubs ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings   Invitation to participate in national survey about public library maker programs for youth with disabilities   Are you responsible for developing and delivering makerspace or making programming and services in your library? Makerspaces are flourishing in public libraries, yet little is known about the inclusive programming being provided to library patrons, especially youth with disabilities. Makerspace programming can address inequities in underserved communities (including yo ...Continue Reading

FYI,   Just forwarding the free webinar information below.   ~Sharon   All the best,   Sharon Rawlins, MLS (she/her/hers) /Youth Services Specialist/ /Library Development Bureau / *New Jersey State Library* *P.* 609-278-2640 x116 *E.* sraw...@njstatelib.org *W.* www.njstatelib.org 185 West State Street P.O. Box 520, Trenton, NJ  08625   *From:* team...@mailgun.galecia.com <team...@mailgun.galecia.com> *On Behalf Of *The Galecia Group*Sent:* Wednesday, February 1, 2023 10:27 AM*To:* S ...Continue Reading

FYI,   The Collaborative Summer Library Program’s Child & Community Well-Being Committee is collecting examples of public library programming that promotes social and emotional health. We are looking for public library programs, for any age group/audience, on any topic that supports social and emotional well-being – from self-care, to mindfulness, to community building, to giving back. Please tell us about any programs your library has offered that you’re proud of and would like to share. Use this form to sha ...Continue Reading

*FYI,* *School Library Journal’s 5th Annual Middle Grade Magic Virtual Event, Thursday, March 9, 2023* Join School Library Journal for their fifth annual Middle Grade Magic virtual event, a day-long celebration of authors and creators dedicated to crafting literature for children ages eight through 12. Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at some of the most anticipated new titles for kids and tweens, from modern coming-of-age tales to eye-popping graphic novels to immersive fantasy. Attendees will also have the o ...Continue Reading

FYI,   *Sister Libraries Webinar registration is now open! IFLA Libraries for Children and Young Adults section** *   Sister Libraries is a programme of the IFLA Libraries for Children and Young Adults Section which unites libraries working with and for children and young users and helps them building partnerships, exchanging views and experiences, collaborating and developing joint initiatives for children's and YA's reading.   On February 9, 2023 at 12:00 PM – 14:00 PM CET (UTC +1) the Sister ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings   FYI,   I’m sharing this opportunity for teens to apply for FEMA’s Leaders for Youth Preparedness Council. See information below and attached. Thanks.   ~Sharon All the best,   Sharon Rawlins, MLS (she/her/hers) /Youth Services Specialist/ /Library Development Bureau / *New Jersey State Library* *P.* 609-278-2640 x116 *E.* sraw...@njstatelib.org *W.* www.njstatelib.org 185 West State Street P.O. Box 520, Trenton, NJ  08625 *From:* ACF R02 Family <R0 ...Continue Reading

FYI,   FREE WEBINAR Growing a Healthy Library Culture Wednesday, February 22 at noon (central) Click here to register:  events.zoom.us/ev/... In 2022, recent library science graduates looking for jobs ranked a positive, healthy workplace culture as being an even more important attribute than salary. If you haven't looked at your organizational culture recently, it may be time for a refresh. This session will look at what culture is, how to get staff involved in creating or revising your culture statement, ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings * * Hi, Everyone,   It’s that time of year when I ask you in public libraries for your creative suggestions for the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP)’s *Slogan for the 2026 program (theme is Dinosaurs and the artist is Kaylani Juanita)* and *2027 Theme*.   Examples of Kaylani’s artwork:             Slogans are short, catchy phrases like “/Oceans of Possibilities”/ for the ocean theme this past summer. The themes ar ...Continue Reading