FYI, Do you know of a public library administrator who has made significant contributions in support of public library service to children? The 2023 application process for the ALA's Sullivan Award for Public Library Administrators Supporting Services to Children is open. This award honors an individual who has shown exceptional understanding and support of public library service to children while having general management/supervisory/administrative responsibility that has included public l ...Continue Reading

FYI, In celebration of Read Across America 2023, the ALA Committee on Literacy is seeking to host two webinars highlighting the work of librarians who are facilitating creative, inclusive, innovative programs and projects for Read Across America. Goal: To spotlight and inspire creative, innovative, and inclusive programming for Read Across America Webinar Date: Tuesday, March 14, 2023 Criteria: "Kids should be able to be the main characters in their own lives. We want th ...Continue Reading

Please see email below from Darby Malvey regarding a job opening at LibraryLinkNJ. 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. [1]...@njstatelib.org" style="color: #2199e8; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">sraw[2]...@njstatelib.org W. [3]w ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings FYI, The CSLP'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 public library has offered that you’re proud of and would like to sha ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings FYI, https://lists.njstatelib.org/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/show_img/njyac/20221220094504/image001.png@01D9144C.D454FD70 The recordings from the Collaborative Summer Library Program’s “All Together Now!” Summer Symposium are now available, including the powerful keynote address from ALA Executive Director, Tracie D. Hall. Along with the recordings are links to the handouts, slides, and chat box information. Please go to the CSLP Summer Symposium website for details: ...Continue Reading

FYI, Libraries are invited to apply for the 2023 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries ===================================================================== https://images.informz.net/Static/spacer-long.png \[\-\-AFQ8OiRXDM_TMP[if gte vml 1]> \[\-\-AFQ8OiRXDM_TMP[endif]DM_TMPAFQ8OiRX\-\-\] T The Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) of ALA and the Will and Ann Eisner Family Foundation are pleased to accept applications for the [1] 2023 Will Eisner Graphic ...Continue Reading

FYI, 2023 TALK STORY GRANT AVAILABLE Applications being accepted for American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander programs Talk Story: Sharing Stories, Sharing Culture is a family literacy initiative that connects Asian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and American Indian communities across generations. The Talk Story grant celebrates and explores Asian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and American Indian stories through books, oral traditions, and cultural arts to ...Continue Reading

FYI, From ALA Connect: I co-chaired the New York Public Library's Best Comics Committee the past 2 years ([1]here is this year's list! woot!) and we're celebrating this Friday & Saturday by holding a trio of virtual author talks on both of those days, with creators who made our list. Feel free to sign up, or share with your comic-lovin' patrons! Thank you so much! Fri, December 9 @ 12:15 PM Author Talk: [2]Kyle Starks & Chris Schweizer (The 6 Sidekicks of Trigger Keaton) ...Continue Reading

FYI, See webinar opportunity below. If you’ve never attended a webinar sponsored by EmbraceRace, I highly recommend them. They have excellent speakers and the webinars are free. ~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. [1]...@njstatelib.org" style="color: #2199e8; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.3; ...Continue Reading

Just a reminder that the CSLP Summer Symposium is next Thursday, Dec. 8th. Last year’s was a great program and I know this years’ will be too. ~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. [1]...@njstatelib.org" style="color: #2199e8; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-align: ...Continue Reading