CSLP Call for Slogan/Themes

The Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) is now collecting slogan suggestions for 2025, and themes for 2026! Yes, they work far in advance to get all the art, manual, and programming supports ready for your use.  Your suggestions must be submitted here by Friday, February 25^th.

The survey asks for suggestions on the following:

• 2025 Slogans – the theme is ART and the illustrator for 2025 is Brian Floca, for examples of his artwork go to: https://brianfloca.com/books.html.
• 2026 Theme ideas - Recent/future themes include:

2018: music
2019: space
2020: tales, stories
2021: animals
2022: oceanography
2023: kindness, unity
2024: adventure
2025: art

Slogans not chosen by State Reps may be used by the Manual committees for chapter headings.

Your suggestions must be submitted here by Friday, February 25^th: https://forms.gle/SfvP8gJqJ219FHFg8

This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

MiYouth

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

2:00 PM

Join the Library of Michigan’s Youth Services Advisory Council (YSAC) to discuss the “return to play,” as well as reconnecting with your communities.
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/506813991?pwd=Z2NBMTFES1BlRlNVc2lhbzV1eTJ0QT09

    Password: 454345

Resources

New United for Libraries tip sheets provide guidance in the fight against censorship

The United for Libraries Intellectual Freedom Task Force has compiled two new resources to support Trustees and libraries to prepare for program, material, and access challenges.
"Terms and Definitions Related to Intellectual Freedom & Censorship" is a collection that clearly defines the language used relating to intellectual freedom and censorship challenges.
"Materials Challenges: Key Library Policies to Review and Revise" reviews the key components of well-constructed and legal policies and describes the policies that a library should review and/or implement to prepare for the possibility of a materials challenge.

Both Tip Sheets are featured on the United for Libraries resource page "Trustee Resources for Program & Material Challenges."
ALA's "Fight Censorship" resource page includes further information on preparing for and responding to challenges, censorship legislation, how to support intellectual freedom, and more.

In the News…

Public Libraries in Summer – the Community Bridge to Families – Scholastic EduBlog, 2.4.22

Thinking about Tweens – ALSC Blog, 2.15.22

Stay warm,

Cathy Lancaster

Youth Services Coordinator

Library of Michigan
702 W. Kalamazoo St.
Lansing, MI 48915
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