[Michlib-l] Youth & Teen Services updates

[Lancaster, Cathy (MDE)]

2 Solar Eclipses are coming!
Two solar eclipses are coming to North America - an Annular Eclipse in October 2023 and a Total Solar Eclipse in April 2024 - and it's time for public library staff to get ready! Thanks to a grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and a supplement to the NASA at My Library Project, the Space Science Institute's STAR Net team is providing 5 million solar viewing glasses. To learn more about the project, including how to register your library for free solar eclipse glasses, visit: www.starnetlibraries.org/about/our-projects/solar-eclipse-activities-libraries-seal/<http://www.starnetlibraries.org/about/our-projects/solar-eclipse-activities-libraries-seal/>.

Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries (SEAL) from our friends at STAR Net are now offering the following Virtual Trainings and Resources:

  *   Getting started with SEAL recorded webinar: https://youtu.be/ImO9WzHj1sU

  *   Register for monthly Getting Started with SEAL webinars (May, June, July, and August dates open now): https://community.starnetlibraries.org/learn-all-about-solar-eclipse-activities-for-libraries-at-our-virtual-trainings/

  *   Register for our spring SEAL Virtual Training series on Citizen Science and Eclipse Programming: https://community.starnetlibraries.org/seal-citizen-science-registration/

  *   Getting started with SEAL blog post (contains all sorts of links and goodies): https://community.starnetlibraries.org/get-started-with-seal/

  *   Using the Sunspotter: SEAL Virtual Training Series: Sunspotter Telescope<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXi-EpT11zA>

READsquared
All MI public libraries are invited to subscribe to READsquared provided by the Library of Michigan and supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. If your library does not already have an account, go to: https://mistate.readsquared.com/Signup.aspx?State=MI#! to request one.
Onboarding Webinar - No registration required*
May 2, Tuesday, 10:30 am EST
Onboardings cover all the basics of setting up your READsquared site. These sessions are designed for new READsquared customers or new library staff using READsquared for the first time.
*You can choose from any of the above sessions and use this link to join:  https://join.me/READsquaredTraining
For the best audio experience, we recommend dialing in by phone as well: New York, NY +1.646.307.1990 Conference ID: 518-509-521 #
Recorded Trainings:
If you cannot attend any of the sessions, you can always access a pre-recorded training in the knowledgebase: https://portal.readsquared.com/r2kb/Article.aspx?id=10008. Unlimited support is included in your subscription so please do not hesitate to email our support team (support at r2stg.zohosupport.com<mailto:support at r2stg.zohosupport.com>) with any questions or if you need one-on-one training.
Resources

CSLP 2023 PSAs - Hot off the cutting room floor! CSLP PSAs are ready for libraries.
Feel free to share with your community: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe3krHkVt7MayX7TCyEeopmhEPBPqQO53
You can also access additional, shorter clips, audio, and more through the link provided in the "PSA" Tab in the 2023 Online Manual, which public libraries can access using your library code (email Cathy at LancasterC5 at michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5 at michigan.gov> if you need your code) at www.cslpreads.org<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405&id=9771bee14a&e=c18caf2bb6>.
This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Libraries and Summer Food
If you want to become an SFSP site, the Collaborative Summer Library Program's Libraries & Summer Food how-to guide<https://www.cslpreads.org/libraries-and-summer-food/> is a thorough, clear step-by-step guide for determining whether your library is eligible, getting started, and exploring other ways to support food distribution and address basic needs. Whether or not your library is an SFSP site, there are many ways to raise awareness about summer meals. To get going as a site in Michigan, you can head to the MDE SFSP site<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/food/summer> for instructions and training resources.
The MDE SFSP team will host office hours on Thursday, May 4, from 2:00-3:00pm. This is a great opportunity to get your Coordinated Application questions answered. Hope to see you there!  Join LIVE: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85963606619<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAzMzAuNzQyNzMzMzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3VzMDZ3ZWIuem9vbS51cy9qLzg1OTYzNjA2NjE5In0.hoKHzVhb0Ia8JQFrn4XJ17cC1vKZZ47dib1LhnqFLe8/s/953563977/br/157106800093-l>. Applications to be a site close May 9th.

Library Services to Homeschoolers - Niche Academy<https://www.nicheacademy.com/library-services-to-homeschoolers>
May 3rd, 2pm ET
Are all learners welcome in your library? There are at-home learners in your community, and the library is the single most important resource to DIY educators. Join Christina Giovannelli Caputo, author of Library Services to Homeschoolers: A Guide<https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781538146811/Library-Services-to-Homeschoolers-A-Guide> to learn how to engage homeschoolers in your community and welcome all learners to your library. Christina will dive into the history, methods and growing diversity of home education and will explore outreach opportunities and program inspirations to put into practice in your library. If you're interested but not able to attend the live webinar, go ahead and register<https://www.nicheacademy.com/library-services-to-homeschoolers>. We'll send a recording to all registrants after the fact.
In the News...
All House Republicans vote against resolution recognizing librarians<https://michiganadvance.com/blog/all-house-republicans-vote-against-resolution-recognizing-librarians/> - Michigan Advance, 4/26/23. (You can find the full House Resolution No 81 online<http://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/resolutionadopted/House/pdf/2023-HAR-0081.pdf>.)
State of American's Libraries Report 2023<https://www.ala.org/news/state-americas-libraries-report-2023> - ALA, April 2023
National Library Week kicks off with the highly anticipated annual list of Top 10 Most Challenged Books and State of America's Libraries Report<https://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2023/04/national-library-week-kicks-highly-anticipated-annual-list-top-10-most> - ALA, 4/24/23 (Top 10 artwork is available for download at: https://bit.ly/ALA-Top10)

Have a great weekend,
Cathy Lancaster
Youth Services Coordinator
Library of Michigan
702 W. Kalamazoo St.
Lansing, MI 48915
My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more.
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