Youth Source

Applications due Jan. 4 for YALSA’s YA Lit Symposium stipends

Librarians and SLIS students could win a stipend for up to $1,000 to cover travel to the next Young Adult Literature Symposium in Albuquerque, N.M., Nov. 5-7, 2010, sponsored by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA).

Encourage teens to enter the 2010 Morris/Nonfiction book trailer contest

TheYoung Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) seeks entrants for its Morris/Nonfiction Award Book Trailer Contest. Teens ages 13-18 can win a box of books plus a $100 gift card to a bookstore, and librarians can win $200 worth of books and materials for their library. Entrants can read the official rules and download the entry form at http://yalsa.ala.org/BookTrailerContest.pdf.

Registration for ALSC’s winter online education courses now open

Registration is now open for the Association for Library Service to Children’s (ALSC) winter Online Education courses.  All five courses begin on Feb. 1 and last four to six weeks, depending on the course.  Course space is limited, so please register early to reserve your spot.  Don’t miss this great opportunity to liven up your library this winter!

January LGIAT

The January issue of Let's Get It All Together (LGIAT), the monthly Youth Services newsletter produced by Rolling Prairie Library System, is now available at http://www.rpls.ws/lgiat/2010/0110.html

The January issue of Let's Get It All Together (LGIAT), the monthly Youth Services newsletter produced by Rolling Prairie Library System, is now available at http://www.rpls.ws/lgiat/2010/0110.html

Join YALSA for 31 Days of Dollars and Sense

This month, the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), will spotlight 31 Days of Dollars and Sense on its blog, http://yalsa.ala.org/blog.

“Librarians across the country are facing dramatic budget and staff cuts, massive strains on resources and facilities and one of the worst job markets we've ever seen, all while our patrons are depending on us more than ever,” said mk Eagle, interim YALSA blog manager. “31 Days of Dollars and Sense is a way for YALSA members to share ideas and strategies as we all struggle with uncertain times. By sharing our collective knowledge YALSA becomes more than the sum of its parts. ”

Topics will include grant writing, programming on a limited budget, where to find free supplies, defending budgets, keeping up morale and more. School and public librarians alike will offer up their own success stories and expertise. YALSA encourages librarians to visit the blog at http://yalsa.ala.org/blog and join the conversation.

iREAD rescource guide ideas

Don’t forger that you can now visit www.ila.org/iread and submit your resource guide ideas for the 2011 iREAD Summer Reading Program A Midsummer Knight’s Read.   You only have until January 18th to contribute your ideas, so don’t wait!!

‘Tis the Season

The staff of the Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books has created the 2009 edition of “Guide Book to Gift Books:  An Annotated List of Books for Youth”.  The free download gives brief annotations for over 300 of the best books for giving this holiday season, which are divided into recommendations for the very youngest listeners up to young adult readers.  This guide will help your patrons find just the right book for the people on their shopping list.

December LGIAT

The December issue of Let's Get It All Together (LGIAT), the monthly Youth Services newsletter produced by Rolling Prairie Library System, is now available at http://www.rpls.ws/lgiat/2009/1209.html

Virtual Author Visits via Skype

Skype is a free software that allows you to talk, instant message, or video chat using your computer. Author of Owney, the Mail Pouch Pooch, Mona Kerby, and Library Media Specialist, Sarah Chauncey, have teamed up to create Skype an Author Network.

Skype an Author Network provides K-12 teachers and librarians with a way to connect authors, books, and young readers through virtual visits, using Skype. On the website is a list of participating authors, sample videos, and success stories.

Liven up your library service through ALSC online education courses

Bring something new to your library by taking an online course this winter from the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC).  Starting on Feb. 1, ALSC is offering five timely courses that are sure to cure your winter blues and liven up your library.

The winter course selections are: Connecting with Tween Readers; Information Literacy—From Preschool to High School; The Newbery Medal: Past, Present and Future; Reading Instruction and Children’s Books; and Series Programming for Elementary School Age. Registration will open Dec. 14, and discounted rates are available for ALSC members.  Course space is limited, so please register early to reserve your spot.