NMRLS Presents...
An Introduction to Dynamic Youth Library Services (IDYLS) Workshop:
Serving the Same Kids: Key Elements of Community Collaboration
Thursday, April 1, 2004
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM - Peabody Institute Library, 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers
Come early and avoid the traffic! Enjoy a banquet of homemade goodies!
Join your colleagues in a dynamic and interactive discussion about developing the natural alliance between school and public libraries. Special features of the workshop include actual demonstrations of strategies and a poster display of programs for all libraries.
This seminar will focus on:
Understanding your audience
Developing programs for that audience
Selecting the most effective communication mode to get the word out (marketing)
Evaluating the process, models of success
Presenters are all current YS and School librarians in the Northeast and are 2003 graduates and mentors of the YSLead Massachusetts Institute, an LSTA funded project.
You may register online at http://www.nmrls.org/ce/ceform.shtml
MLA Youth Services Section Spring Program: Poetry with Pizzazz!
The Youth Services Section of the Massachusetts Library Association cordially invites you to attend "Poetry With Pizzazz" on March 26th, at the Tower Hill Botanical Garden in Boylston. The event will be held from 10:00 to 1:00 (9:30 coffee). Poet X.J. Kennedy will be the keynote speaker. Mr. Kennedy will discuss ways to promote poetry to children and teens and offer suggestions for building a poetry collection that supports the Massachusetts curriculum frameworks. In addition, a panel of youth services librarians will share successful poetry programs for youth of all ages. Mr. Kennedy will conclude the program with a poetry reading and book signing.
To register for this event, please go to http://www.masslib.org/yss/Pizzazz.htm.
The Youth Services Section of the Massachusetts Library Association would like to compile a booklet about poetry programs currently being conducted across the state of Massachusetts. We want to hear from you! Programs that focus on children, young adults, joint school and public library programs, and intergenerational programs are being requested. Go to the Youth Services section of the MLA web site to locate the short questionnaire - http://www.masslib.org/YSS/PWPBookletEntryForm.doc.
This booklet will be distributed at the YSS Spring Program, "Poetry With Pizzazz" at the Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston, MA on March 26th.
Please e-mail your response to Kathy Moran-Wallace - kmoranwallace@mailserv.lib.ma.us or fax the form (978-686-8669) by March 12th.
2004 Summer Reading Adventure - Explore other worlds @ your libraryŽ:
Please be sure to visit the Online Manual at http://www.nmrls.org/sum/2004/index.html.
There are lots of ideas for programs, displays, reading lists, and more!
Promoting the Statewide Summer Library Adventure
The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) is excited to be a partner with the Regional Library Systems to help promote the 2004 summer reading program, Explore other worlds @ your libraryŽ.
"Instead of coming up with a new program to promote libraries and library services, the MBLC Public Relations Committee decided to invest some of its Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) federal grant money in promoting the very successful program," said David Gray, MBLC Director of Communications and Public Information.
During the past several months, a Summer Reading Promotional Committee, comprised of Susan Babb, Youth Services Consultant of the Northeast Massachusetts Regional Library System; Connie Dudgeon, Administrative Assistant of the Boston Regional Library System; David Gray; Mary Ann Tourjee, Youth Services Consultant of the Central Massachusetts Regional Library System, and Cate Zannino, Media Relations Manager of the Boston Public Library, has been meeting to strategize an advertising plan. "Currently we are hoping to advertise the summer reading program in theaters across the Commonwealth during the month of June, a Web site for parents and kids, as well as have some kickoff events across the state in mid-June," said Gray.
David L. Gray
Director, Communications & Public Information
Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
Mark Your Calendars: Museum of Fine Arts Development Day
Please mark your calendars for Friday, May 7th -- this is the date the Museum of Fine Arts has set aside for their spectacular professional development day in support of the 2004 Statewide Summer Reading Program, "Explore Other Worlds @your libraryŽ." Interested librarians and staff members from any of the six Massachusetts Regional Library Systems are invited to spend the day with us at the MFA, enjoying workshop sessions in the midst of the beautiful art galleries. It's a great way to charge your creative batteries for your summer program!
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Upcoming Youth Services Workshops
The Youth Services Book Review Group
Tuesday, March 16, 2004
Monday, April 5,2004
Tuesday, May 4, 2004
Wednesday, June 2, 2004
The Youth Services Book Review Group meets once a month, from 10:00 to 12:00, at the NMRLS office in Danvers. Books from publishers are available to reviewers in advance of their publication date. Reviews are shared each session in round-robin fashion. New reviewers are always welcome! Just come and the books will fall into your hands!
Please register for the workshops listed below at http://www.nmrls.org/ce/ceform.shtml
Summer Reading Program Roundtables
3/11/2004 - 10:00 to 12:00 - Langley Adams Library, Groveland
3/15/2004 - 10:00 to 12:00 - Lucius Beebe Library, Wakefield
3/30/2004 - 10:00 to 12:00 - J.V.Fletcher Library, Westford
Need ideas for your Summer Reading Program? Share your ideas on Explore other worlds @ your libraryŽ and grab a few from this roundtable. Bring samples, photos, etc. Let's create a new world on summer programs!
Making the Connections:
A MSLMA/NMRLS Library Media Specialist Discussion Series
3/25/2004 - 03:00 to 05:00 - Wilmington Middle School
Session Four: Book Discussion: Books and Techniques
Join your colleagues in discussions of books for all levels. What tools do you use in book selection? What are some creative ways to acquire books? How do you get kids motivated to read? How do you create your summer list?
There will be breakout sessions for the different grades represented by participants.
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