SEPTEMBER 2023 NEWSLETTER | |
Happy Fall!
It's back to school and back to our regularly scheduled programs.
I'm still processing the data from the SRP Survey for Libraries, but initial figures show over 58,000 participants at 2023 SRP programs! That's already a 16% increase from last year's numbers.
We've got a busy Fall ahead - getting ready for SRP24, lots of professional development, our Transforming Teen Services cohort coming in January (more details soon), and getting back to site visits around the state.
I hope to see lots of folks at the Youth Services monthly meetings this month - and don't forget to start reading for our YS Book Club in October.
-Kelly
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Arthur is heading back to school with the rest of New Mexico! (Spotted at Cherry Hills branch library, Albuquerque Bernalillo County Public Library. | |
CALENDAR - DATES AND DEADLINES | | |
Monthly Youth Services Meetings
NEW TIMES! Two Options - Pick the one that works for you!
Friday, September 15 @10am Zoom Link Here
Monday, September 18 @1pm Zoom Link Here
This month's Discussion Topic - Book Clubs
Do you have successful book clubs at your library? Are you hoping to start a book club? Do you have ideas to share? Or questions to ask? Let's talk about Book Clubs!
This is an informal meeting of YS staff from across the state. Drop in, help a colleague, or get some feedback on your own programs.
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Youth Services Quarterly Book Club
Discussion: Wednesday, October 11 @ 9:00am
Next Title: Super Fake Love Song
by David Yoon
*2023-2024 Land of Enchantment Book Award Nominee
When Sunny Dae–self-proclaimed total nerd–meets Cirrus Soh, he can’t believe how cool and confident she is. So when Cirrus mistakes Sunny’s older brother Gray’s bedroom–with its electric guitars and rock posters–for Sunny’s own, he sort of, kind of, accidentally winds up telling her he’s the front man of a rock band.
Before he knows it, Sunny is knee-deep in the lie. Now there’s only one thing to do: Fake it till you make it.
Get your coffee and join us for an informal discussion about the book and it's appeal to our youth patrons. Come even if you haven't finished the book! Bring ideas of similar books to recommend.
Zoom Link HERE
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National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 - October 15
Hispanic Heritage Month is a great opportunity to use an amazing new resource - the Latinx Kidlit Book Database - this new free database offers the ability to sort by age category, genre, theme, representation featured, and more, making it easier for teachers, librarians, and book lovers to find books by Latinx creators from picture books to young adult.
Use this resource to add books to your collection or pull books for a display.
The Latinx Kidlit Book Festival has virtual events planned for the whole month with authors and illustrators.
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VOTE for the CSLP 2026 SLOGAN and 2027 THEME
Your votes will determine the official New Mexico votes at the CSLP Annual Meeting. Feel free to share the voting link with other staff at your library.
Cast your votes here. Voting will stay open until September 11, 2023.
CSLP is also sponsoring one more Listening Session where you can talk up your favorite or listen to other library staff nationwide talk about their favorites. All library staff welcome to attend.
Friday, September 08 ~ 1:00pm MDT
Zoom Link
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Join a CSLP Committee - apply by October 3, 2023
Volunteering for a CSLP Committee is a great opportunity to develop professionally while also contributing to the CSLP mission. Our committees are the lifeblood of CSLP. Volunteers have a significant positive impact on our organization and programs.
While the duties vary, committee obligations generally run for one calendar year. All committee work is done virtually, either through email, phone, or online meetings.
See the CSLP Website for more information - Join a CSLP Committee
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CSLP Summer Symposium
Thursday, December 7, 2023
This is a free, virtual event with ideas for implementing the 2024 CSLP theme Adventure Begins at Your Library. Save the date on your calendar to attend.
If you can't attend live - all sessions will be recorded and released soon after.
Full program information coming soon!
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SHARE the GOOD:
Performers and Programs Database
Submit by September 30, 2023.
Share your recommendations with other statewide library staff for performers and program providers.
Use this Google Form to enter the information.
Everyone who adds to the list will be entered into a raffle to win a free CD from Pint Size Polkas! (I saw Pint Size Polkas in July at the International Branch in Albuquerque and it was fantastic! ~That's my review!)
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How are you using the free Early Literacy Calendar at your library?
We love to see the Early Literacy Calendar in use at libraries around the state.
You can download all months in English and Spanish from the Niche Academy course - here.
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@ SEEN ON SOCIAL
From Belen Public Library, Hatch Public Library, Rio Rancho Pubic Library, and Magdalena Public Library
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Free Access to Booklist Reader from NMSL
Booklist Reader is the patron-facing version of Booklist, published by the American Library Association. You can use Booklist Reader to get reader's advisory recommendations for all ages - print and audio books.
Access the current month as well as previous issues - here.
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Booklist Fall 2023 + Spring 2024 Seasonal Showcase
Wed, Sept 20 @12noon MT
Join Lee & Low, the largest multicultural publisher in the country for this free, one-hour Booklist webinar.] Learn about new picture books, chapter books & YA titles about everyone & for everyone. And hear from beloved author Hena Khan about her forthcoming picture books: ZAIN'S SUPER FRIDAY (October 2023) and BEHIND MY DOORS (May 2024).
For more details and to register
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Remember, you have FREE ACCESS to many library publications through
El Portal and the Gale Academic OneFile Database to access professional book reviews and articles.
Including:
Booklist - full access 1993 - current (14 day embargo on new issue)
Horn Book Magazine - full access 1993 - current
Library Journal - full access 1997 - current
Publisher’s Weekly - full access 1990 - current
School Library Journal - full access 2000-current
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School Library Journal Day of Dialogue
October 12, 2023
Events from 7:00am - 4:00pm MT
"Our daylong program of author panels, in-depth conversations, and keynote talks will leave you informed, inspired, and entertained."
Special guests include Matthew McConaughey, George Takei, & Laurie Halse Anderson.
Register HERE
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NMLA Conference - October 25-27, 2023
Early Bird Registration Closes September 15
Of note for Youth Services:
Half-Day Pre-Conference (Oct 25)- Using Connected Learning to Co-Create Library Learning for Youth, by Kelly McCabe and Brynn Cole
Connected Learning combines personal interests, supportive relationships, and opportunities. In this workshop, we introduce the Transforming Teen Services Connected Learning module, exploring the principles of connected learning and implementation at your library. This workshop is suitable for both new and experienced library staff looking to renew and expand teen programming.
Special Guests: Keynote Speaker (Thursday) - Emily Drabinski, President, American Library Association and Youth Authors Luncheon (Friday)
Full Information Here
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These are free workshops to train YOU on the subject matter, so you can then conduct the program at your library. For virtual programs the first 20 registrants receive mailed kits of supplies.
Easy Breezy!
Thursday, October 12, 2023 @ 10am - 12pm (Virtual)
“Catch” air to see that it takes up space, use air to do work, and learn about the power of air pressure.
Full details and to register
Making - Automata
Sunday, October 15, 2023 @ 10am - 12pm
@ Explora, Albuquerque, NM
Interested in Makerspace activities? Use the Maker mindset to make your own automata! You’ll explore the unconventional possibilities using simple, common materials.
Full details and to register
Water Wonders
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 @ 2pm-4pm (Virtual)
Bring your own water! We will get our hands wet as we make discoveries about water. Experiment with absorption, adhesion, and surface tension.
Full details and to register
Making - Printmaking
Saturday, October 28, 2023 @ 10am - 12pm
@ Explora, Albuquerque, NM
Interested in Makerspace activities? Use the Maker mindset to make your own prints! You’ll explore the unconventional possibilities using simple, common materials.
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Free Professional Development Calendar
You can always check out the Professional Development Calendar of free opportunities each month on the NMSL website -
September Calendar here.
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Looking Ahead: Professional Conferences
There are many general and specialized conferences for library staff. Plan ahead to attend! Remember: LSTA funds can be used to send library staff to professional conferences.
ARSL (Assoc. for Rural and Small Libraries) - Sept 20-23, 2023 - Wichita, KS
New Mexico Library Association Conference - Oct 25-27, 2023 - Albuquerque
YALSA (Young Adult Library Services) Symposium - Nov 10-13, 2023, St. Louis, MO
Public Library Association - April 3-5, 2024, Columbus, OH
ALSC (Assoc. Library Service to Children) - Sept 19-21, 2024, Denver, CO
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