[Michlib-l] Youth & Teen Services Updates

[Lancaster, Cathy (MDE)]

ALA
The Accessibility Assembly has released two new toolkits, Accessible Communication Styles, www.asgcladirect.org/resources/...<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.asgcladirect.org%2Fresources%2Faccessible-communication-styles%2F&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C1b2f11856469410d861a08d82208f972%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637296769229888167&sdata=f9WncuvJjE0VMyiZ4cgwfw8OmvKZi2uwExageFCOgYM%3D&reserved=0>, and Virtual Accessibility, www.asgcladirect.org/resources/virtual-accessibility<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.asgcladirect.org%2Fresources%2Fvirtual-accessibility%2F&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C1b2f11856469410d861a08d82208f972%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637296769229898121&sdata=couL6bG5stm%2B6bsV0uzEuwZPH0OQiBAde0eXSPmqGgg%3D&reserved=0>. These new topics are part of the Library Accessibility Toolkits: What You Need to Know series, available at www.asgcladirect.org/resources<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.asgcladirect.org%2Fresources%2F&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C1b2f11856469410d861a08d82208f972%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637296769229898121&sdata=OQgO%2B7H3ab%2BR%2BsRqXAMdpf%2Fveb8hnpV2XFtjkQM2Vy8%3D&reserved=0>.
 Accessible Communication Styles provides guidance for choosing Inclusive language to celebrate the diversity of experiences. The toolkit discusses use of "people-first" and "identity-first" language  to address the concerns of disability advocacy groups while promoting human dignity. This toolkit offers current best practices which promote an inclusive library environment.
 Virtual Accessibility includes tips and resources to ensure that library events are welcoming and accessible for everyone who is interested in participating. The Virtual Accessibility toolkit offers specific tips for video meetings and presentations, webinars, group discussions, an accessible documents and handouts. When online programs and classes are planned with accessibility in mind, it is possible for many people who have previously found barriers to enjoy and benefit from the opportunities their libraries provide.
Webinars
Using Texts to Promote Libraries & Literacy<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=332&>
Tuesday, September 15
2:00 PM
In October 2017, the Ypsilanti District Library launched TALK: Text and Learn for Kindergarten, an early literacy text messaging service, with LSTA grant funding. With the support of community partners, the successful project reached over 1,000 families across Washtenaw County via text, offering activities parents could do with children 5 and under to prepare them for school and beyond. Find out more about this pilot project that may become available to libraries statewide in 2021. This webinar will be recorded and shared with registrants. It is brought to you by the Library of Michigan and supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

>From A(addiction) to Z(its): Supporting Teens with Health Information<https://nnlm.gov/class/addiction-zits-supporting-teens-health-information/25686>
A class from NNLM
July 16, 3:00 PM ET
Body image, experimentation, identity, depression, sexuality, and stress are just some of the issues important to teens as they experience many changes physically and mentally. Trusting adults and authority figures may not be easy for many teens. When it comes to health issues they, their friends, or their family, may be experiencing, it is important that they have access to reliable health information. Seeking that help can be difficult. Those who work with teens will be provided with an introduction to teen health resources. This course will present an overview of health information needs of teenagers and their information seeking behaviors, review communication skills needed during reference interviews with teenagers, and explore credible health information resources that are designed for teens.

Caring for Ourselves in Unprecedented Times<https://vimeo.com/417281777>
A Massachusetts Library System recording.
In these uncertain times, it's increasingly important to take care of ourselves. Hear three perspectives about self-care during the pandemic. Katrina Lewin, Head of Children's Services at the Tewksbury Public Library, will share tips and tricks for relieving librarian burnout. Lisa Downing, Director of the Forbes Library in Northampton will offer advice about how to care for yourself as a director while also supporting your staff. And, Anne Most, a licensed clinical social worker, will talk about self-care, stress reduction, and taking care of our mental health.

SLJ Teen Live!<https://www.slj.com/?event=slj-teen-live-2020> - Our Voice, Our Time! Is a free virtual event, August 5, 2020.

Mi Library Quest
The new #MiLibraryQuest20 is happening now! 92 libraries across Michigan are participating and the Quest Team hopes to expand it & open to others come Fall 2020.  Check out the details at www.Mi.gov/MiLibraryQuest<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mi.gov%2FMiLibraryQuest&data=02%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Cdf0ac60aa2f04467728708d81e98d341%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637292989018984957&sdata=xIpxEUbYkXa8zLc6b1HJLnbaxLXVDdDkn1cT0Q90mFs%3D&reserved=0>. If your library is not participating you are still welcome to share the challenge with teens in your community.
MiYouth Virtual Meetings
July 29th and August 12th at 10am, we'll discuss how SRPs went and Fall 2020 Programming.
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://michigan-host.zoom.us/j/506813991?pwd=Z2NBMTFES1BlRlNVc2lhbzV1eTJ0QT09
    Password: 454345
Or Telephone:
    Dial:
    USA 215 446 3657
    USA 8883634735 (US Toll Free)
    Conference code: 519921

I'll be out of the office next week so there will not be any updates and I will respond to any inquires as soon as possible upon my return.
Have a good one!
Cathy Lancaster
Youth Services Coordinator
Library of Michigan
702 W. Kalamazoo St.
Lansing, MI 48915
LancasterC5 at michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5 at michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan>
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