[Michlib-l] Youth & Teen Services Updates

Thu Nov 21 11:16:54 EST 2019

ALSC Championing Children's Services Toolkit<http://www.ala.org/everyday-advocacy/speak-out/alsc-championing-childrens-services-toolkit>
The concept of the Championing Children's Services Toolkit was developed by the 2016-2018 Chair of ALSC's Public Awareness Committee, Christy Estrovitz. Inspiration came from the fourth Advocacy objective of ALSC's Strategic Plan (2017-2020), which calls for an, "increase [in] targeted messaging to the wider library profession and the public about the expertise of ALSC and our members to demonstrate the purpose and value of strong and meaningful children's librarianship by September 2019."
After receiving approval for the project from the ALSC Board, the Public Awareness Committee began working on the toolkit in September 2017. Under co-chairs Skye Corey and Mary Schreiber, the committee continued the work started by Estrovitz, completing the toolkit in June 2019. The Championing Children's Services Toolkit encompasses a variety of easy to use advocacy resources to empower Children's staff to engage their communities to build healthy successful futures for children.

Nominations open for 2020 Lemony Snicket Prize for Noble Librarians Faced with Adversity<http://www.ala.org/tools/lemony-snicket-prize-application>

Librarians face adversity every day, whether they are defending a challenged book, responding to collection and building damage after floods and fires, remaining open as a safe space during civil unrest, or fighting to provide services on a limited budget. If you know a librarian who has gone above and beyond the normal requirements of librarianship to stand up in the face of adversity with dignity and honor, please consider giving that person some much needed recognition by nominating them for the 2020 Lemony Snicket Prize for Noble Librarians Faced with Adversity.  ALA is currently accepting nominations through Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 for this award. The prize consists of $10,000 along with an odd, symbolic object from Snicket's private stash, and a certificate. The nominee must be a librarian. To nominate a librarian: http://www.ala.org/tools/lemony-snicket-prize-application.

YALSA Updates
2019 Teens' Top Ten Official Titles
The 2019 Teens' Top Ten<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/teenstopten> titles were announced last month. Download the full list<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/teenstopten> with annotations now and share them with your teen patrons. Have your teens read a good book recently? They can submit<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/public-nomination-form> it to be considered as a nominee for the 2020 Teens' Top Ten.

Teens First: Basic Learning Outcomes Guide
Setting specific, practical learning goals for your teen program is important to ensure quality learning for teens. Our free basic learning outcomes resource<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/sites/ala.org.yalsa/files/content/Teens%20First_%20Basic%20Learning%20Outcomes%20Guide.pdf> makes it easy for you to identify and set them. View<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/sites/ala.org.yalsa/files/content/Teens%20First_%20Basic%20Learning%20Outcomes%20Guide.pdf> the quick, one-page guide now. Need additional guidance? Check out our Teen Programming Guidelines<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/teen-programming-guidelines>.

Highlights from YALSA Blog:

NaNoWriMo Inspiration for Teens<http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2019/11/15/nanowrimo-inspiration-for-teens/>

Reaching out to Teens in Group Homes<http://yalsa.ala.org/blog/2019/11/09/2019-summer-learning-resources-grant-reaching-out-to-teens-in-group-homes/>

Offsite Programming Extends Opportunities for Youth<http://yalsa.ala.org/blog/2019/11/08/2019-summer-learning-resources-grant-offsite-programming-extends-opportunities-for-youth/>

LM Webinars
*New* Starting a School Outreach Program from Scratch: What Worked, What Didn't, and Everything In Between<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/eventRegistration.jsp?event=268&>
A webinar with Clinton-Macomb Public Library's Amy Young and Brittany Wesner
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
2:00 PM ET
We will discuss how Clinton-Macomb Public Library went from little school outreach to developing a streamlined plan that allows us to see over 20,000 students a year.  Specifically, we will focus on how developing curriculum-based, grade specific programs helped us to appeal to teachers and administrators while still attracting students to participate. These strategies can be adapted to serve communities of any size. Additionally, we will talk about the differences between curriculum-based school outreach and relationship-based school outreach as well as how to meet the need of schools from varying socioeconomic backgrounds.
This webinar is recorded for participants that cannot attend live.

Imagine Your Story: Ideas & Tips from the Library of Michigan's Youth Services Advisory Council<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2FeventRegistration.jsp%3Fevent%3D264%26&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cca081acf132643464f0308d769dc31cc%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637094266761443733&sdata=KU4bQnxZYrjpPv8HVuOQM3vwy%2F9yMNuJE%2BB%2Bswg1aiY%3D&reserved=0>
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
2:00 PM ET
Programming ideas and tips for the Collaborative Summer Library Program's 2020 summer reading program, "Imagine Your Story," will be shared from your peers in the field.
This webinar is recorded for participants that cannot attend live and is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Stepping Gently Outside of Your Comfort Zone! With Jenifer Strauss<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2FeventRegistration.jsp%3Fevent%3D267%26&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cca081acf132643464f0308d769dc31cc%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637094266761453732&sdata=4k5HncgHu8Q5PVRxrUYW0PdimYUZzq7kh0v7IklmIXI%3D&reserved=0>
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
2:00 PM ET
So...you have been doing Storytime for years! You have a reliable plan and you have developed your own special storytime groove! That is wonderful! But...maybe it's time shake it up and try something new!
In this interactive webinar, Storyteller and Narrative Consultant, Jenifer Strauss will encourage you to step gently out of your comfort zone and create storytime programs with a new twist and some unique razz-a-ma-taz! Jen will be presenting innovative, "Out of the Box" ideas for storytime planning and model NEW use-right-away songs, stories and activities.
In this webinar you will:

  *   Learn how to insert cool yoga moves into your next storytime
  *   Add more movement using oddly interactive props and games
  *   Learn to use large group writing projects as a story time finale
  *   Sandwich each storytime with memorable beginnings and endings beyond songs
  *   Collaborate with community partners to offer a Pop-up Storytimes in new and different places!
This webinar is recorded for participants that cannot attend live and is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Parade of Elephants: Ready to Read Michigan 2020 with Jenifer Strauss<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2FeventRegistration.jsp%3Fevent%3D266%26&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cca081acf132643464f0308d769dc31cc%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637094266761453732&sdata=qw6zrcqulT4h2KVgsRmsFwUfg2tLYAnzHe6QLN8pIs0%3D&reserved=0>
Thursday, February 20, 2020
2:00 PM ET
In 2020, the Library of Michigan's Ready to Read Michigan program will feature the book, Parade of Elephants by Kevin Henkes. In this informative and interactive webinar, Storyteller and Narrative Consultant, Jenifer Strauss will feature Parade of Elephants and then share a plethora of ideas to build a storytime for your youngest patrons using this sweet, action-filled story. In this webinar you will:

  *   Be introduced to the book: Parade of Elephants by Kevin Henkes with several examples for how to share it with your youngest patrons and caregivers.
  *   Include the Five Practices with Elephant songs, dances and activities!
  *   Sing and tell other interactive songs and stories that partner well with the featured book.
  *   Learn "Act it Out and Play Options" for the theme that include patterns, counting, colors and opposites.
This webinar is recorded for participants that cannot attend live and is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Beyond Storytime: The Care and Feeding of Teens at Your Library with Jenifer Strauss<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2FeventRegistration.jsp%3Fevent%3D265%26&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cca081acf132643464f0308d769dc31cc%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637094266761463721&sdata=b%2BXIGE6WPjFlU1s2MsH3gX1P7qXUvx51GVGEgDpySiE%3D&reserved=0>
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
2:00 PM ET
"If you feed them, they might come", but food alone will not keep teens coming back to your library for more! A sense of place, belonging and strong programming will.
Don your hard hats and take a journey inside the teenage brain with former sixth grade teacher, Institute on Media and the Family speaker and Storyteller, Jenifer Strauss. Find out "why they act that way" and what it takes to really connect with tweens and teens at your library.
In this webinar you will:

  *   Understand the workings of the teenage brain
  *   Learn new programming ideas that will entice teens
  *   Find out how to create a Teen Advocacy Group & attract teen volunteers
  *   Discover ways to funnel teen creativity into programs that focus on contribution
  *   Learn how to collaborate with community partners that offer what teens need
This webinar is recorded for participants that cannot attend live and is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Cathy Lancaster
Youth Services Coordinator
Library of Michigan
702 W. Kalamazoo St.
Lansing, MI 48915
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