FYI, Just sharing this invitation to help a MLIS candidate with a survey for her independent study project. “I am an MLIS candidate at Simmons University, and I am doing an independent study this semester on children's programming at public libraries before, during, and after COVID-19. As part of my independent study, I have created a survey using Google Forms to gather data about trends in children's programming at public libraries before COVID struck, how youth services librarians reinvented their programming duri ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings FYI, I’m passing this information along on behalf of Danielle: “I recently published a picture book: "Luna's Map" (Amazon Link)  I would love to offer it out to NJ libraries as a Free StoryWalk® book, if that's possible!” Danielle Fisher -- Danielle Fisher Youth Services Librarian Maywood Public Library 201-845-2915 http://maywood.bccls.org   If you have any questions, just get in touch with Danielle.   ~Sharon   Forwarded by:   Sharon Rawlins, MLS, s ...Continue Reading

FYI,   Forwarding a job opening for a Youth Services Collection Development Librarian – PT – Summit Free Public Library ~Sharon   *From:* LibraryLink <no-r...@librarylinknj.org> *Sent:* Sunday, May 16, 2021 7:37 PM*To:* job-...@llnjd7prod.virtual.vps-host.net*Subject:* Youth Services Collection Development Librarian-PT - Summit Free Public Library   Seeking an enthusiastic, outgoing, and creative librarian to provide reference and readers’ advisory services to patrons in a very busy Youth Services ...Continue Reading

FYI,   Forwarding a job opening for a Youth Services Programming Librarian – PT- Summit Free Public Library   ~Sharon   *From:* LibraryLink <no-r...@librarylinknj.org> *Sent:* Sunday, May 16, 2021 7:33 PM*To:* job-...@llnjd7prod.virtual.vps-host.net*Subject:* Youth Services Programming Librarian-PT - Summit Free Public Library   Seeking an enthusiastic, outgoing, and creative librarian to provide reference and readers’ advisory services to patrons in a very busy Youth Services department. An e ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings   Hi, Everyone,   Remember I asked you for your suggestions for the 2024 Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) slogan to go along with the Adventure theme for all ages? I tallied your suggestions and submitted them in April.   The CSLP theme/slogan committee has *narrowed down* the list and is now inviting CSLP participating public library staff to join CSLP for any of the 3 wordsmithing sessions they are holding in May and June. This is a chance for you to have your vo ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings   FYI,   I’m passing this information along from ALA Connect:   Hello Outdoor Literacy Lovers, I am thrilled to share that we are offering another free StoryWalk® signage download. The sixteen 24" x 18" PDF's each feature a spread of a picture book and movement and reader engagement prompts. This time we are featuring a forthcoming picture book Big Dance (Child's Play, 7/21). This quirky, marvelous story follows Pippa (a hesitant dancer) watching his whole co ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross-postings   FYI,   CALA/ALSC/YALSA Joint Booklist Taskforce   The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Board of Directors is excited to announce the formation of the Chinese American Library Association (CALA), Association of Library Service to Children (ALSC) and YALSA Joint Booklist Taskforce. This collaboration will produce a new booklist to highlight and promote Chinese American creators and characters in young adult literature. The taskforce is expected to b ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings   Hi, Everyone,   You might have seen some of the "imitation Tails and Tales" gear being sold by non-affiliated companies of the Collaborative Summer Reading Program (CSLP). We have a lawyer that sends cease and desist letters to vendors. But, I’m sharing this information with you to ask your help if you see anyone promoting knock off merchandise. Having companies cash out on CSLP’s hard work has a negative impact on the CSLP program.   Any company selling merchand ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings FYI, ~Sharon All the best,   Sharon Rawlins, MLS, she/her/hers Youth Services Specialist for Lifelong Learning NJ State Library 185 West State St. P.O. Box 520 Trenton, NJ 08625-0520 sraw...@njstatelib.org 609-278-2640 ext. 116 609-278-2650 – fax / / *From:* School Library Journal Events <slje...@schoollibraryjournal.com> *Sent:* Wednesday, April 28, 2021 9:10 AM*To:* Sharon Rawlins <sraw...@njstatelib.org>*Subject:* Register for SLJ Picture Book Palooza Free! ...Continue Reading

FYI,   SLJ Day of Dialog Join us May 20 for SLJ Day of Dialog, the most anticipated librarian gathering of the spring 2021 publishing season—fully virtual and free to attend. Our daylong program of author panels, in-depth conversations, and keynote talks will keep you informed, inspired, and entertained, and provide insight into industry trends as you work to grow and diversify your collections. Come hear about the latest and most exciting forthcoming titles for children, tweens, and teens, from picture ...Continue Reading