MiYouth! The Library of Michigan has begun a new listserv specifically for public library staff who conduct children and teen programming and services. To sign-up go to: http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/miyouth I will be conducting polling, discussing youth services related topics, and announcing upcoming trainings and programs. I know there are a number of youth services staff not on Michlib-L, but they will want to sign-up for this new listserv! Please spread the word to anyone on your team in youth services. A Universe of Stories The 2019 “A Universe of Stories” manual<https://www.cslpreads.org/> is up and ShopCSLP<https://shopcslp.com/> is open! Please designate one employee in your library building to request a code. Again, please request just 1 code per library! Below are the steps to access the on-line manual. * Go to: https://www.cslpreads.org/ You must have a CSLP login and password. If you are not registered on the CSLP website, please create an account by clicking on Login/Register in the upper right hand corner of the CSLP website<https://www.cslpreads.org/>. * Once you are logged into the site, hover over Proprietary Downloads located on the tool bar and click on Obtain 2019 Online Access Codes, located as the 2nd drop-down option when hovering. * Choose your STATE. * Complete the request form (1 request per library building) with your: City, Library Name, first and last name, and e-mail address and then click the Submit button. * The 2019 manual access code will appear on your screen (please take note of it) and an e-mail confirmation will be sent to you. You should only share this code with those staff members in your building who have a CSLP website account. * Once you have the building access code, go back to the CSLP website Proprietary Downloads and click on: On-Line Manual Access. From here you will be able to see each of the four manuals to download or print any part you are researching. If you have any problems with accessing your manual, please contact the CSLP office at contact@cslpreads.org<mailto:contact@cslpreads.org> or by phone at: 866-657-8556. I will be snail-mailing the prize catalogs along with a letter about summer reading soon, but I wanted to get you all started online asap. I do have a very limited number of manuals on USB, first come first serve. Print manuals<https://shopcslp.com/cslp/search/manual/A-Universe-of-Stories-Program-Manual-Clip-Art-on-Digital-Download-c_405541/> are available for purchase. (poster images inserted below!) New 2019 hashtag for social media: #LibrariesLiftOff Summer Reading Survey 2018 prize winner: Shelby Area District Library! This project is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. CSLP Survey This survey is being conducted by the Statistics Committee of the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP). Our goal is to better understand how public library staff use and value CSLP membership and materials. For the purposes of this survey, we use the phrase “summer library program” in equivalence to summer reading program or summer learning program. This survey does not concern materials and promotions provided by CSLP partner organizations, such as Demco/Upstart. 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No Place to Go: Homeless Youth and Libraries<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D67&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cb49e99219f3f4313f8f008d6134d607c%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636717620380362504&sdata=nzvUCN31mMcQa7obB30Rev1PNOSoHw5b9rb1sYWPpQU%3D&reserved=0>: an LM webinar Thursday, November 15, 2018 2:00-3:00 PM EST There are nearly 40,000 identified homeless youth in Michigan public schools, from preschool to 12th grade, including over 5,000 students not living with a legal parent or guardian. Highlighting National Homeless Awareness Week, this webinar will detail the different categories of homelessness, how to recognize a family or child struggling with homelessness, and will identify local resources and ways libraries can connect families to assistance. This webinar will be recorded and link shared with registrants if you cannot attend in person. Presenter: Pam Kies-Lowe, State Coordinator for Homeless Education/Homeless Education Consultant; Michigan Department of Education Office of Educational Supports LM Webinars Coming Soon… Best Storytime Practices with Story Be Told’s Jenifer Strauss – we’ll continue this interactive webinar series, including a Ready to Read MI sample, later this Fall & Winter, details TBA. “A Universe of Stories” summer reading 2019 ideas will be shared by the members of YSAC in mid-December for you to get a jump-start on planning your SRP for 2019. Wandoo Reader Got an Adult Winter Bookclub planned, 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, or maybe a Teen or Tween Book-a-thon coming up? Wandoo Reader can help! Message me directly for the link to sign-up – free through Summer 2020, thanks to support from Institute of Museum and Library Services. Already on Wandoo? Please be sure to attend their Bootcamps for further assistance: http://evancedtraining.evanced.info/signup/calendar. This resource is provided in part with funding from the Institute of Museum and Library YALSA - Outcomes & Assessment Webinar Thurs., Nov. 8; 2PM EST Join<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Db9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691%26id%3D62a8ca53d6%26e%3D55dff2545f&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C7db7d62258144a62737b08d639ed8184%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636760089581057954&sdata=j4b3wPmSZyp4A1zDohTw63%2Bh6EGE4POyeUw3lAhsUCU%3D&reserved=0> YALSA for their next webinar and learn how to focus on the impact of library programs for and with teens and use data to inform service development, implementation, and continuous improvement. Learn<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Db9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691%26id%3Decc3380ce5%26e%3D55dff2545f&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C7db7d62258144a62737b08d639ed8184%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636760089581057954&sdata=vwQ7EJSKLCacwRK1R3o05JHs2qI3XucsmnqBjyhpv6c%3D&reserved=0> more and reserve<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Db9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691%26id%3D34aff2ea76%26e%3D55dff2545f&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C7db7d62258144a62737b08d639ed8184%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636760089581057954&sdata=B%2BvlKmnD0XK5zy%2FzfdCmNMH96OOwykvY6RWZyVKRvDo%3D&reserved=0> your free spot. ALSC STEAM Minigrants ALSC has received a $124,528 Youth Literacy grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to help libraries provide out-of-school time STEAM learning for children. ALSC will award fourteen $5,000 Strengthening Communities Through Libraries minigrants to ALSC personal members in public libraries whose libraries are within 20 miles of a Dollar General corporate or retail location. In addition to minigrants, ALSC will also develop supplemental resources that will be made widely available to support the out-of-school time programming of libraries and their community partners. Learn more<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.informz.net%2Fz%2FcjUucD9taT04MDMwNzAxJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0NDk1MzEmbGk9NTk0OTE3NzQ%2Findex.html&data=02%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Cc96f9a030d8643a5077708d634791295%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636754091942295672&sdata=oEXojjaBDI%2BgyMmuldDJDVisFsmDqDTMGCDcF%2BIvjKk%3D&reserved=0> about this opportunity and apply<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.informz.net%2Fz%2FcjUucD9taT04MDMwNzAxJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0NDk1MzEmbGk9NTk0OTE3NzU%2Findex.html&data=02%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Cc96f9a030d8643a5077708d634791295%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636754091942305676&sdata=ae581uKKGRRn5uL0HxcB%2Br%2FNmkvE0feYYNGyCukodSs%3D&reserved=0> by November 9th! Ready to Read Michigan We’re gearing up for 2019’s Ready to Read Michigan book program with Touch the Brightest Star by Christie Matheson. Look for webinars and boxed kits coming to your public library this winter for outreach use during “March is Reading Month.” This program is brought to you in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Consumers Energy Foundation, with support from the Library of Michigan Foundation. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 LancasterC5@michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> [cid:image001.jpg@01D46C5A.287A57F0] [cid:image002.jpg@01D46C5A.287A57F0]