Please excuse cross postings   FYI,   The Caroline M. Hewins Scholarship Fund was established in 1926 as a tribute to one of the great pioneers in American Librarianship in special recognition of her creative work for children throughout the country.   The Scholarship is open to those who plan to specialize in library work with children; who have received or are about to receive a four-year undergraduate degree; and who have applied for admission to a library school or are already attending a library sch ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings   Hi, Everyone, It’s that time of the summer when I, as the CSLP State Representative, ask for those of you working in public libraries to complete the summer reading survey created by the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) statistics committee. This survey was created so CSLP can better assess the usefulness of the materials offered by the program on a national level to better serve you, the CSLP membership!  Here is the link to the survey:_ __https://forms.gle/ByVXqjCaH ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings   *CSLP Surveys for the 2027 Slogan and 2028 Theme & 2027 Slogan & Theme Listening Sessions*   Have you ever wondered how the summer reading themes and slogans are selected each year for public libraries? We plan several years in advance. We are currently working on the *2027 slogan *and the *2028 theme.*  (Want a little CSLP Theme/Slogan history? – 37 Years of CSLP History)   We would love to have you fill out these surveys to let us know what your favorite 2027 ...Continue Reading

FYI, 2025 I Love My Librarian Award Nominations Due September 30   Has a librarian made a difference in your life or your community? You can honor their contributions by nominating them for the ALA’s annual l Love My Librarian Award. The I Love My Librarian Award invites library users nationwide to recognize their favorite librarians working in public, school, college, community college, or university libraries for transforming lives and improving communities. Ten librarians will be selected to receive $5,000 for ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings   *CSLP Survey for the 2027 Slogan and 2028 Theme and 2027 Slogan Listening Sessions*   Have you ever wondered how the summer reading themes and slogans are selected each year?  We plan several years in advance. We are currently working on the *2027 slogan *and the *2028 theme.*  (Want a little CSLP Theme/Slogan history? – 37 Years of CSLP History)   We would love to have you fill out this survey to let us know what your favorite 2027 slogan is! You can access the s ...Continue Reading

FYI,   See updates below from ALA’s Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC). It includes the opportunity to listen in on the upcoming Notable Children’s Book Discussions.   ~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 StreetP.O. Box 520, Trenton, NJ  08 ...Continue Reading

Please see the message below. The first event is tomorrow, July 8th at 2 pm with Kate DiCamillo.   ~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 StreetP.O. Box 520, Trenton, NJ  08625 *From:* CSLPreads.org <inqu...@cslpreads.org> *Sent:* Monday, July 8, 2 ...Continue Reading

FYI,   Just passing this along in case anyone working with teens is interested in completing this survey: I am a Southern Connecticut State University graduate student studying for an MLIS. I am researching teen programs in libraries throughout the United States. You do not need to be a librarian; just be familiar with what your library offers. Ultimately, I want to compare different types of communities and the types of teen services that they have for their library patrons. Here is the link to the short survey: ...Continue Reading

FYI,   I’m forwarding the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP)’s monthly newsletter for public library folks. Please complete the Semiquincentennial Survey if you’re interested.   Those of you in public libraries can also sign up to receive the newsletter directly by registering here: https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405&id=3e7c3a0097   Hope you’re having a good summer so far!   ~Sharon All the best, *Sharon Rawlins, MLS (she/her/hers)*/Youth Serv ...Continue Reading

FYI, I Love My Librarian Award nominations open ALA invites library users nationwide to nominate their favorite librarians for the prestigious I Love My Librarian Award. The national award recognizes the outstanding public service contributions of librarians working in public, school, college, community college, or university libraries. Nominations are accepted through September 30. Ten librarians will each receive $5,000 in recognition of their outstanding achievements. Awardees will be honored at the I Love ...Continue Reading