Division of Library and Information Services
FLYP Forward 

October 2013

Volume 7, Issue 1 

Newsletter Topics 

 

Info to Go   

 

Hear Ye! Hear Ye!    


Florida Memory History Fair Update 

 

The Importance of Emergent & Early Literacy   

 

FLYP Summer Pictures From Flagler County 

 

Sneak Peek Book Reviews

Quick Links

 

Florida Electronic Library 

 

Florida Memory Project 

 

 Florida Library Webinars 

Summer Reads 

 

By signing up for a CSLP website account, youth services staff have access to more resources not included in the CSLP manuals.  

 

Upcoming Training

Ask BLD
Nov. 7
10:00 - 11:00 a,m. EST
(Florida Library Webinars)
  

 Find a variety of  training opportunities at Florida Library Webinars.
    
Ongoing Training
If you work in a Florida library, you are eligible to enroll in more than 350 self-paced online courses offered through WebJunction Florida.

Have a WJ account but can't remember the password? Try
WebJunction
(case sensitive) and you'll be prompted to reset your password.
2013 Celebration Weeks and 
Promotional Events 
Click on the links to see how you
 can bring these promotions to your library.  Don't forget to share your activities with others.

National Bullying Prevention Month

National Reading Group Month

Halloween
October 31

Daylight Saving Time
November 3

Info to Go:


The Division of Library and Information Services is presenting its annual CSLP/FLYP workshop for the 2014 Summer Library Program. Youth services staff and media specialists are invited to join Youth Services Consultant Jana Fine and company for this free, day long workshop. 

 

The theme for the morning session is Fizz, Boom, Read!, and will focus on children's (ages 0-11) programming. The afternoon session will offer more Fizz, Boom, Read! and Spark a Reaction!, which is the focus on teen programming.

 

These programs are provided free of charge through a Library Services and Technology Act grant. 

 

Please join us for one of the following:

 

WORKSHOP DATES AND LOCATIONS:

 

Nov. 4, 2013    Maitland Public Library (Orange County)      

Nov. 6, 2013    Palmetto Public Library (Manatee County)

Nov. 8, 2013    Oldsmar Public Library (Pinellas County)   

Nov. 18, 2013  Ocala Public Library (Marion County)

Nov. 20, 2013  Jacksonville Public Library -  

                                 Main Library (Duval County)                   

Nov. 22, 2013  Brevard County Library System Headquarters -  

                                 Cocoa (Brevard County)

Dec. 2, 2013    Niceville Public Library (Okaloosa County)

 

All sessions are 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. with one hour for lunch.

 

WANTED: Book Reviewers

A number of new YA novels are awaiting a home. The books are free, but a one paragraph review is requested in return for keeping the books. If you are interested, please let Jana Fine know.  

 

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FLYP is tweeting. Are you following us? You can find us on Twitter.    

   

Hear Ye! Hear Ye!  


Baker & Taylor Summer Reading Grant

The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and the Grants Administration Committee are now accepting online applications for the 2014 ALSC/Baker & Taylor Summer Reading Grant. This $3,000 grant is designed to encourage reading programs for children in public libraries, while recognizing ALSC members for outstanding program development.

 

The deadline for submissions is November 30, 2013.  

More information about the award requirements are on the ALSC/Baker & Taylor Summer Reading Grant Web page.      

 

   

The FLA Awards Committee is gearing up for a great nomination season for the 2014 FLA Annual Meeting - Envisioning Excellence. Please consider nominating yourself, or someone you know, for one of the statewide awards! Go to the Awards page to see which awards your library or staff should be nominated for. Don't forget that this year the Betty Davis Miller Award will be for outstanding children's programming. You work hard and have great ideas and imagination - which of your programs deserve to be honored?

 

 
School Library Journal presents a live webcast with Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo, and National Ambassador for Young People's Literature emeritus ,Jon Scieszka. They will discuss Kate's latest book, Flora & Ulysses, and the importance of humor in children's literature.  The free webcast takes place Monday, October 21, at 12:00 Noon. 

Florida Library Association's Performers' Showcase

Do you ever wish that you could see a presenter's show before you hire them? At the Florida Library Association Conference, you can! Each year, as part of the conference, library performers from across the state present abbreviated versions of their shows. Presenters are on hand to answer questions, and they have tables throughout the day for library staff members to stop by.

 

FLA is looking for performers for all ages - children, teens, and adults. This is where you can help.  Library staff are asked to recommend their favorite acts to be invited to the showcase. Submit your favorite presenters names online.

 

Thank you to the Performer's Showcase Committee members: Linda Goff, Jonathan Dolce, Madeline Sims, Jayme Kostandinu and Robert Perone. If you have any further questions or are interested in joining the committee, please contact Natalie Houston

 
Florida Memory History Fair Update:  


Resources for the 2014 Florida History Fair

 

Katrina Harkness, Archives Education Officer.

  

This guide is a starting point for students looking for ideas and resources for the Florida History Fair. It provides suggested topics related to this year's theme: "Rights and Responsibilities in History."  

Links guide students to primary source material on Florida Memory,  from the State Library and Archives of Florida. Additional resources  from other institutions and key secondary sources are also listed.

 

Learn more about using Florida Memory to help students preparing for the Florida History Fair.   

 

 Mary McLeod Bethune, Educator and Civil Rights Activist
   
Gideon v. Wainwright

 

 

 

 

The Importance of  Emergent and Early Literacy:
Laura Clark, Florida State University Doctoral Student. 


Public libraries are an outlet for emergent literacy, and thus are an important part of the community. Public libraries have proven that they are a positive force in the development of emergent literacy skills.  Public libraries serve their communities with free and equal access to materials, internet, and programming.  Public libraries are one of the most appropriate places in any community to support children's emergent and early literacy development.  Librarians and staff deem literacy development in our children as an essential component to our country, state, and community.  These public library teams prepare programs for their communities and support them regardless of the constraints.  These heroes for emergent and early literacy find a way through problems such as shortage of funds, and difficulties in reaching all the people in the community, to provide resources for children. (Yilmaz, 2009).

 

Due to the barriers that many from low socio-economic backgrounds face, libraries are a vital resource, and play an important role in childhood access to reading materials.  Low socio-economic and minority children are at jeopardy in terms of early literacy development, because books and literacy materials are less accessible to poor parents and their children.  Public libraries' role as a free, public provider that meets this population's demands for literacy materials and support, makes them an important part of our children's lives.  Without this resource, many children would not have access to reading materials necessary for literacy development. (Yilmaz, 2009). Research agrees that, "Children's early experience with literacy, no matter how or where, have a tremendous effect on their later school readiness and achievement." (Yilmaz, 2009) 

Special Notice!  

There will be a phone conference on November 13, 2013, to assess the needs of emergent and early literacy in Florida's public libraries.  We need volunteers to tell us what they are doing to further young children's literacy throughout Florida.  This information will help promote and meet the needs of public libraries in the area of emergent literacy.  Please volunteer to tell us about your experiences.  

This needs assessment focus group will be recorded and used for research purposes.  The assessment will be done over the phone, and should last about an hour.  Be aware that identities will be kept confidential. For more information, contact Jana Fine.

FLYP Summer Pictures from Flagler County:

Flagler County youth create cool music!

 
 
Master gardeners show children how to "dig into" gardening.
Sneak Peek Book Reviews:
Guest Reviewer Michelle Kiley, Hastings Branch Library, St. Johns County Library System.

 

Gordon, Nick. Coal Miner. Torque Publishing, 2013.

Author Nick Gordon begins the book in the present tense, drawing the reader into a worst case scenario: a methane explosion that causes a mine collapse and the ensuing time sensitive rescue. The second chapter imparts factual information regarding coal usage in the United States, special equipment, safety measures, and a few interesting historical facts. Chapter three delves into occupational threats, such as collapse of mines, dangerous gases, and black lung disease. A glossary of definitions, an index, and short list of additional helpful books and websites, round out this visually attractive, easy to use nonfiction book.

 

Gordon, Nick. Ice Road Trucker. Torque Publishing, 2013.

Readers will immediately feel the sense of urgency and action in the dramatic opening scene of Ice Road Trucker.  Vivid descriptions of the treacherous environment, weather conditions, and unexpected challenges, depict just how dangerous this job is, as well as the constant attention and skill required of the person who does it. The book is divided into three short chapters, with pages of high quality visuals, both photographic and graphic. Bolded words in the text are defined in the glossary at the back of the book, and an index is provided as well as suggestions on where to find more information. This high interest book delivers just the right amount of information for the "beginning" nonfiction reader.
Florida Library Youth Program