Hello! I thought I’d push
one last email (ha! famous last words) with updates on summer library programming, all in 1 spot. I put much of this information in various weekly updates throughout these past months, but here’s a compiled list as we approach program kick-offs!!! (Please
forward this to staff that coordinate summer library programming, if they’re not on the listserv.)
Wandoo Reader
If you missed the two trainings, you will find the recording here:
https://www.gotostage.com/channel/michigan-wandooreader.
To add a Tails & Tales Banner:
Please review this KB article before adding a banner to your Wandoo Reader program: http://kb.demcosoftware.com/article.php?id=642.
Once you have read through the short KB article, please go to https://kb.demcosoftware.com/article.php?id=775.
Log-in Information:
Username: CSLP2021
Password: cslp2021
Technical Support:
Reach out to the support team via the Support Contact form here: http://kb.demcosoftware.com/contact.php
Don’t have a Wandoo Reader Account? Feel free to contact me directly at
LancasterC5@Michigan.gov to get started.
Collaborative Summer Library Program
Manuals & Artwork access
If you have not received the manual download code, and would still like to, please contact me directly.
CSLP’s Organizational Coordinator Luke Kralik has made 3 short video tutorials on how to easily access the 2021 online manual and art files for #TailsandTales. Please follow this link to learn how:
https://www.cslpreads.org/2021-tutorials/.
Be sure to select “Additional Content” in the “Narrow Search Results” section for files such as reading logs, reading records, NNLM Citizen Science, registration badges, etc. that have been added recently to the Online Manual.
Rules of Use
All MI public libraries are members of CSLP, but please do adhere to the
Rules of Use (recently updated) when implementing your program, purchasing or creating materials, etc. To find their official partners, go to:
https://www.cslpreads.org/membership-information/our-partners/.
Shop
There is still time to order, it is currently taking about 4-6 weeks to arrive:
https://www.cslpreads.org/cslp-store/.
2021 Tails & Tales themed StickTogethers are available - click here to view:
https://letsticktogether.com/collections/cslp-tails-tales.
Supplemental Resources for Tails & Tales
Thanks to the Alabama Public Library Service for a great
Tails & Tales LibGuide – they have tracking sheets, Grab & Go materials, crafts, and more!
OH Youth Services group has also created a
“Take & Make” Google Folder and are still compiling ideas – you do need a Google Account to access. We have permission to borrow their ideas.
Thank you, Alabama & Ohio!
Did you know you can take a virtual tour of the Detroit Zoo? Could be a fun virtual share or a #TailsandTales program this summer:
https://www.thinglink.com/mediacard/1402095879061504001
*Breaking News* The 2021 Summer Reading Champion is…
Guide Dogs for the Blind’s VP of Outreach, Admissions, and Alumni Theresa Stern and yellow Labrador Retriever guide dog Wills! Learn more, watch and share the PSA, at
https://www.cslpreads.org/nationalsummerreadingchampion/.
Summer Food Service Program
Libraries and Summer Food resources, including the
Read Up Guide to engage local SFSP sites, are available at
https://www.cslpreads.org/libraries-and-summer-food/.
Social Media
The Library of Michigan has created a series of sample posts and graphics for your library to use on social media, which have been added to the overall Collaborative Summer Library Program’s 2021 Tails & Tales Social Media
Toolkit: https://bit.ly/CSLP_Toolkit21. The document is a living one, so the CSLP social media team will keep it updated. Remember you can follow CSLP on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest: @CSLPreads. CSLP
also offers two Facebook Groups for member library staff:
Feeding the Whole Child and the
Official Summer Library Programming group.
#TailsAndTales
#MiSummerReading
Full PSA English Youtube link:
Full PSA Spanish Youtube link:
The "base" files are available for you to add your own logo or text if this is something your library is interested in doing. These files can be found
on the "Additional Program Tools" tab, under the Manual Downloads drop down. Here is the direct link, although you do need to be logged in to access them:
https://www.cslpreads.org/manual-downloads/.
A quick tutorial on how access the PSAs on the CSLP website and how to add your library’s information to the PSA using Open Shot Video Editor (an free open source tool):
https://youtu.be/abeKZQONVNk. Finally, CSLP has released "shorts" cut from the PSA, and these are available in the
social media toolkit for your library’s social media channels.
Reading Logs/Tri-fold brochure
Michigan public libraries are encouraged to download and edit the following PDF's to include their library's programming, logo and contact information. A library might also choose to edit out the reading log lines and input additional programming
or add a reading recommendation list. Need to learn how to edit a PDF? A quick search online will give you free resources and instructions to meet your needs.
- Salina Yoon's "Tails & Tales" Farm Artwork
- Salina Yoon's "Tails & Tales" Jungle Artwork
- Salina Yoon's "Tails & Tales" Under the Sea Artwork
- Salina Yoon's "Tails & Tales" Marine Artwork
Artwork Committee
CSLP is currently seeking applicants for the 2023 artwork by Frank Morrison. Please
complete this application by May 10th if you are interested (it is a popular committee to serve on).
The Teen Video Challenge, sponsored by the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP), is an annual national video contest open to all teens (librarian and teacher support is encouraged). The challenge is for teens to create a public
service announcement-type video that shows their unique interpretation of the 2021 CSLP slogan “Tails and Tales.” Videos are to be no longer than 60 seconds and should promote libraries and reading.
https://www.cslpreads.org/programs/teen-program/2021-teen-video-challenge/
Videos will be accepted June 1 through August 6, 2021.
- The contest is open to teens 13-18 (though it's fine for people older or younger to appear in the videos).
- The process is simple; teens just need to upload their video to the social media outlet of their choice, submit a link to their video, and complete a simple online form.
- Videos will be limited to 60 seconds, making this a doable project for individuals or small teams.
- Teens/teen teams may submit more than one video.
- The program will accept submissions June 1-Aug 6, 2021, so that it can be incorporated into your summer program (it’s still a great opportunity to partner with schools with video production classes or clubs;
students can produce the videos as a class project and submit them in June!)
- Permission and model release forms will only be required from the winning entries (completing the forms is a requirement to receive prizes and acknowledgement).
- There will be 5 national winners, who will each receive a cash prize of $200. The TVC Ad-Hoc Committee will convene a judging panel from CSLP partners and members in August.
Resources:
- Official
TVC Submission Form
- 2021
TVC Contest Rules
- Logo files to help promote the contest:
- 2020's 5 winning videos: https://www.cslpreads.org/2020-teen-video-challenge-winners-and-honorable-mentions/
End of summer: look for a survey from me to collect your feedback & announcements of volunteer openings for various CSLP committees.
Last Chance Opportunity for a Summer Library Program Webinar
Tips for Virtual, Outdoor, In-Person Programming During COVID-19 – Children, Youth, and Family
PCI Webinars
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
2:00 – 3:30 PM ET
This interactive and informative 90-minute webinar will introduce emerging practices, fundamental methods, and knowledge to empower library staff to:
- incorporate children, youth, and family programming during the COVID-19 pandemic challenge,
- design, implement, and assess programs, including the use of take-home kits,
- reinvent their role with customers,
- strengthen collaborations among peers and community partners,
- help make the library a magnet drawing people into a realm to elevate an individual’s capacity for learning, discovering excellence, and contributing to life no matter the challenge.
An emphasis will be placed on virtual programming, however, examples of all program types – virtual, outdoor, in-person, and hybrid (in-person and virtual) – will be used for all sizes of libraries, budgets, and ambition.
This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan.
Thanks for making it this far down the email, if you did! Please reach out to me directly if you have any questions.
Hopefully I didn’t forget anything,
Cathy Lancaster
Youth Services Coordinator
Library of Michigan
702 W. Kalamazoo St.
Lansing, MI 48915
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