[kids-lib] Kids-lib Digest, Vol 244, Issue 4
janee cplib.net
janee at cplib.net
Thu Jun 29 14:49:19 PDT 2023
Hello fellow librarians,
We are in the thick of our summer programs here and finding that unattended children at the library has had a steep increase from all prior years.
I'm reaching out in order to learn and hopefully to help in some way to solve this problem.
May I ask what your policies are and what you are doing with this scenario at your library this summer?
Thank you.
~ Janee Lensing
Curry Public Library
Gold Beach, OR 97444
541-247-7246
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1. Summer Needs (BERGQUIST Greta E * SLO)
2. Summer Needs Discussion (BERGQUIST Greta E * SLO)
3. Book Bans / Challenges => News & New Resources
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Date: Thu, 8 Jun 2023 20:32:10 +0000
From: BERGQUIST Greta E * SLO <Greta.BERGQUIST at slo.oregon.gov>
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Subject: [kids-lib] Summer Needs
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Hi everyone,
I'm sending this whole email chain along because there are very real impacts from lack of summer funding happening right now in your communities. Some of you are asking about how to address this, it's hitting really hard in rural spots - An email I got this morning said: "Many parents are at their wits end that the afterschool program and the summer slam camp stopped. I had parents of a 5 year old excited that their kid could finally get into the program only to have it close. As one single mother said... "I really want to keep living here, but I have to wonder if the lack of stuff for kids and closing programs like this if it's the best thing for my daughter." We need to find solutions. I have my summer reading program, but I'm also the only staff member here 95% of the time and only have one very part time staff member and volunteers. I have a bunch of programs scheduled for the summer each week, and drop in activity stuff that goes with a theme each week, but I simply don't ha
ve the bandwidth or staffing to be an ongoing all day program for unattended kids. Anything we can do to fill that gap will be greatly appreciated by families in our area."
I don't have a specific answer, but I'm holding office hours next Wednesday at 9am in case you want to talk about how you are working to address this/want to get ideas/resource sharing kind of meeting. If you'd like to join in, here's the link, all are welcome:
Greta Bergquist is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Summer Needs Meeting
Time: Jun 14, 2023 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3170707432
Meeting ID: 317 070 7432
One tap mobile
+14086380968,,3170707432# US (San Jose)
+16694449171,,3170707432# US
Meeting ID: 317 070 7432
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcamfQwILE
Best, Greta
From: BERGQUIST Greta E * SLO
Sent: Friday, June 2, 2023 3:01 PM
To: kids-lib at omls.oregon.gov<mailto:kids-lib at omls.oregon.gov>; OYAN Listserv <oyan at omls.oregon.gov<mailto:oyan at omls.oregon.gov>>; or-srp at omls.oregon.gov<mailto:or-srp at omls.oregon.gov>; r2r-or at omls.oregon.gov<mailto:r2r-or at omls.oregon.gov>
Subject: Friday, June 2nd Shoutout and Summer Reading Opportunities
Hello everyone,
I wanted to add to Wendy's message below. I met with Oregon ASK<https://oregonask.org/> folks this week. They do a lot of research about what happens for Oregon kids and families in the summer. As many of you know, lots of bills are currently waiting to be passed in our Legislature. One of them, Senate Bill 531, covers summer funding through community grants, which typically places like Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, etc, often rely on to provide summer options for kids. You can see the expected loss of summer learning opportunities for your county<https://oregonask.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Summer-Without-Funding.pdf> in this fact sheet from Oregon ASK.
What this might mean for libraries is that we are likely to see more kids and families at summer programs, because options for working families are going to be limited. It may also mean better opportunity to partner - I visited Stayton Public this week, and they mentioned meeting with their school district. Their district, like many others, is trying to figure out how to fund summer school and other summer programs they typically do, and were open to Stayton coming to their summer lunch site for summer reading programming, which is great! The upside of this very real issue that will negatively impact families and kids is there may still be time for you to work with your schools and local folks serving kids. I know summer reading is upon us, but I would highly encourage you to reach out, because people are trying to figure out what to do even now at this late date, and may be more open to seeing the library as a partner right now.
So my shoutout is to all of you as you get ready for summer reading, and for being flexible even as it starts! Best of luck, and don't hesitate to reach out with questions.
Best,
Greta
Greta Bergquist, MLIS, MAT (she/her/hers)
Youth Services Consultant
State Library of Oregon
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Subject: [Libs-Or] Summer reading is here!
Summer reading season is here! As we enter this hectic and wonderful time, I wanted to encourage you to take this opportunity to invite library funders to your upcoming events that showcase the value and impact your library has in your community. It's also a great time to get pictures! You could include those in a summer reading follow-up that highlights major outputs and outcomes, including feedback from participants.
This kind of relationship building with funders - be they county commissioners, city managers, mayors, or elected officials - can significantly contribute to the sustainability and growth of your library's initiatives in the future. By inviting them to attend or participate in your summer reading events and by sending a follow-up, you can grow their understanding of your programs and demonstrate the positive influence their support of the library has on the community.
Thank you for your dedication and commitment to promoting literacy and fostering a love for reading of all kinds.
Have a great summer!
Wendy
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State Librarian
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Date: Thu, 8 Jun 2023 20:35:17 +0000
From: BERGQUIST Greta E * SLO <Greta.BERGQUIST at slo.oregon.gov>
To: "kids-lib at omls.oregon.gov" <kids-lib at omls.oregon.gov>, OYAN
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Subject: [kids-lib] Summer Needs Discussion
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Hello everybody,
I wonder if anyone can share how they are addressing this issue? I know not everyone can come to a meeting and you still have great ideas - if you are already doing things or if you have questions, can you let us know on the listservs? Thanks! Greta
From: BERGQUIST Greta E * SLO
Sent: Thursday, June 8, 2023 1:32 PM
To: 'libs-or at omls.oregon.gov' <LIBS-OR at omls.oregon.gov>; kids-lib at omls.oregon.gov; OYAN Listserv <oyan at omls.oregon.gov>; or-srp at omls.oregon.gov
Subject: Summer Needs
Hi everyone,
I'm sending this whole email chain along because there are very real impacts from lack of summer funding happening right now in your communities. Some of you are asking about how to address this, it's hitting really hard in rural spots - An email I got this morning said: "Many parents are at their wits end that the afterschool program and the summer slam camp stopped. I had parents of a 5 year old excited that their kid could finally get into the program only to have it close. As one single mother said... "I really want to keep living here, but I have to wonder if the lack of stuff for kids and closing programs like this if it's the best thing for my daughter." We need to find solutions. I have my summer reading program, but I'm also the only staff member here 95% of the time and only have one very part time staff member and volunteers. I have a bunch of programs scheduled for the summer each week, and drop in activity stuff that goes with a theme each week, but I simply don't ha
ve the bandwidth or staffing to be an ongoing all day program for unattended kids. Anything we can do to fill that gap will be greatly appreciated by families in our area."
I don't have a specific answer, but I'm holding office hours next Wednesday at 9am in case you want to talk about how you are working to address this/want to get ideas/resource sharing kind of meeting. If you'd like to join in, here's the link, all are welcome:
Greta Bergquist is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Summer Needs Meeting
Time: Jun 14, 2023 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3170707432
Meeting ID: 317 070 7432
One tap mobile
+14086380968,,3170707432# US (San Jose)
+16694449171,,3170707432# US
Meeting ID: 317 070 7432
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcamfQwILE
Best, Greta
From: BERGQUIST Greta E * SLO
Sent: Friday, June 2, 2023 3:01 PM
To: kids-lib at omls.oregon.gov<mailto:kids-lib at omls.oregon.gov>; OYAN Listserv <oyan at omls.oregon.gov<mailto:oyan at omls.oregon.gov>>; or-srp at omls.oregon.gov<mailto:or-srp at omls.oregon.gov>; r2r-or at omls.oregon.gov<mailto:r2r-or at omls.oregon.gov>
Subject: Friday, June 2nd Shoutout and Summer Reading Opportunities
Hello everyone,
I wanted to add to Wendy's message below. I met with Oregon ASK<https://oregonask.org/> folks this week. They do a lot of research about what happens for Oregon kids and families in the summer. As many of you know, lots of bills are currently waiting to be passed in our Legislature. One of them, Senate Bill 531, covers summer funding through community grants, which typically places like Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, etc, often rely on to provide summer options for kids. You can see the expected loss of summer learning opportunities for your county<https://oregonask.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Summer-Without-Funding.pdf> in this fact sheet from Oregon ASK.
What this might mean for libraries is that we are likely to see more kids and families at summer programs, because options for working families are going to be limited. It may also mean better opportunity to partner - I visited Stayton Public this week, and they mentioned meeting with their school district. Their district, like many others, is trying to figure out how to fund summer school and other summer programs they typically do, and were open to Stayton coming to their summer lunch site for summer reading programming, which is great! The upside of this very real issue that will negatively impact families and kids is there may still be time for you to work with your schools and local folks serving kids. I know summer reading is upon us, but I would highly encourage you to reach out, because people are trying to figure out what to do even now at this late date, and may be more open to seeing the library as a partner right now.
So my shoutout is to all of you as you get ready for summer reading, and for being flexible even as it starts! Best of luck, and don't hesitate to reach out with questions.
Best,
Greta
Greta Bergquist, MLIS, MAT (she/her/hers)
Youth Services Consultant
State Library of Oregon
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Sent: Friday, June 2, 2023 9:59 AM
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Cc: kids-lib at omls.oregon.gov<mailto:kids-lib at omls.oregon.gov>
Subject: [Libs-Or] Summer reading is here!
Summer reading season is here! As we enter this hectic and wonderful time, I wanted to encourage you to take this opportunity to invite library funders to your upcoming events that showcase the value and impact your library has in your community. It's also a great time to get pictures! You could include those in a summer reading follow-up that highlights major outputs and outcomes, including feedback from participants.
This kind of relationship building with funders - be they county commissioners, city managers, mayors, or elected officials - can significantly contribute to the sustainability and growth of your library's initiatives in the future. By inviting them to attend or participate in your summer reading events and by sending a follow-up, you can grow their understanding of your programs and demonstrate the positive influence their support of the library has on the community.
Thank you for your dedication and commitment to promoting literacy and fostering a love for reading of all kinds.
Have a great summer!
Wendy
Wendy Cornelisen (she, her, hers)
State Librarian
State Library of Oregon
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Date: Thu, 8 Jun 2023 22:39:48 +0000
From: MAURER Jennifer L * SLO <Jennifer.MAURER at slo.oregon.gov>
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Subject: [kids-lib] Book Bans / Challenges => News & New Resources
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Please pardon the cross-posting.
Hi,
Because book challenges are on the rise nationally and in Oregon, I thought I'd share some new resources and news related to the topic.
* Today ALA shared that President Bident announced<https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/06/08/fact-sheetbiden-harris-administration-announces-new-actions-to-protect-lgbtqi-communities/> several actions to support the LGBTQI+ community, including the intention to appoint a coordinator at the US Department of Education to "address the growing threat that book bans pose for the civil rights of students."
* GLAAD partnered with EveryLibrary to create Book Bans: A Guide for Community Response & Action<https://glaad.org/publications/book-bans-a-guide-for-community-response-and-action/> which offers step-by-step guidance to help organize groups to counter challenges/bans and spotlights a success story.
* Martha Hickson, an award-winning<https://www.rutgers.edu/news/rutgers-alumna-who-fought-book-ban-school-librarian-receives-national-award> school librarian in New Jersey who goes by @sassy_librarian on Twitter, created this infographic<https://twitter.com/elissamalespina/status/1665372640276512768> called "What's the problem with content ratings?" (The infographic and GLAAD resource were added to the OLA Intellectual Freedom Toolkit<https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/iftoolkit>.)
* Many of the organized campaigns that have led to book challenges in the last two or so years are associated with a group called Moms for Liberty. This week the Southern Poverty Law Center labeled<https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jun/06/southern-poverty-law-center-moms-liberty-extremist> them a hate group. Not sure what affect that may have.
FYI,
Jen
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From: MAURER Jennifer
Sent: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 11:16 AM
To: OSLIST & OASL Listservs (School Library Staff)
Subject: Tuesday Topic: OLA/OIFC Joint Statement on Materials Challenges and Intellectual Freedom
Pardon the cross-posting. Below you will find an updated statement about materials challenges and intellectual freedom. If you ever have a library book/materials challenge at your school or district, please reach out to Miranda Doyle, OASL Intellectual Freedom Representative (intellectualfreedom at oasl.olaweb.org<mailto:intellectualfreedom at oasl.olaweb.org>), and/or me. We can connect you with support and resources. For example, the Oregon Intellectual Freedom Toolkit<https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/iftoolkit/home> (Oregon Intellectual Freedom Committee) and Addressing Challenged Materials in K-12 Education<https://www.oregon.gov/ode/educator-resources/standards/ELA/Documents/Addressing%20Challenged%20Materials%20in%20K-12%20Education_%20Guidance%20to%20School%20Districts.pdf> (Oregon Department of Education) provide helpful background and guidance. Also, please report materials challenges<https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/oifc/report> to the State Library's Oregon Intellectual Freedo
m Clearinghouse. No identifying information concerning the library or challenger is published in annual reports. Questions? Please ask. - Thanks, Jen (Jen Maurer, School Library Consultant, State Library of Oregon)
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Sent: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 8:17 AM
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Subject: [Libs-Or] Tuesday Topic: OLA/OIFC Joint Statement on Materials Challenges and Intellectual Freedom
Hi all,
For June's Tuesday Topics, provided to you by the Intellectual Freedom Committee, we share with you the following joint statement from OLA/OIFC regarding the recent onslaught of materials challenges and the impact on intellectual freedom.
We hope that this statement lends support to libraries across Oregon as they experience these challenges, and serves as a reminder that the IFC is here to support. You are not alone and we are here.
If you need support, please reach out to the IFC: https://www.olaweb.org/if-home ; https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/iftoolkit/home ; ifc.chair at olaweb.org<mailto:ifc.chair at olaweb.org>; ifc.members at olaweb.org<mailto:ifc.members at olaweb.org>
https://ola.memberclicks.net/assets/Communications/2022-23_communications/IFC%20General%20Letter%20of%20Support%20June%206%202023.docx.pdf
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June 6, 2023
Statement from the Oregon Library Association and the Intellectual Freedom Committee
RE: Materials Challenges and Intellectual Freedom
In December 2021, the Oregon Library Association (OLA) and the Intellectual Freedom Committee (IFC), with input from the OLA Equity Diversity Inclusion and Anti-Racism Committee, issued a joint statement<https://ola.memberclicks.net/assets/Communications/2021-22_communications/OLA-OIFC_Statement.pdf> condemning the current wave of book challenges and censorship attempts occurring at schools and libraries across the State of Oregon and the country. Since then, censorship attempts have continued to rise at an alarming rate. The IFC and OLA are reaffirming our stance, supporting libraries and schools in continuing to protect the First Amendment rights of all library users.
The materials that have most often been targeted for restriction or removal include topics specific to the 2SLGBTQIA+<https://ok2bme.ca/resources/kids-teens/what-does-lgbtq-mean/> experience or on subject matters that relate to race, racism, or the experiences of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community.
The bulk of current challenges have been traced to groups pursuing a special-interest, political agenda that seeks increased control over the ideas and information available to minors, particularly in school and library settings. We see concerned parents being manipulated by disinformation and co-opted into a coordinated effort that threatens the core American values of free expression and free access to ideas. These threats result in muting the voices of historically marginalized groups, just as these communities are finally beginning to gain fair representation in library collections.
The ninth principle within the ALA Code of Ethics<https://www.ala.org/tools/ethics> states:
"We affirm the inherent dignity and rights of every person. We work to recognize and dismantle systemic and individual biases; to confront inequity and oppression; to enhance diversity and inclusion; and to advance racial and social justice in our libraries, communities, profession, and associations through awareness, advocacy, education, collaboration, services, and allocation of resources and spaces."
Libraries have a duty to provide resources that ensure equitable service to and representation of the diverse groups and perspectives of their communities. As explained in the ALA's EDI Interpretation of the Library Bill of Right<https://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarybill/interpretations/EDI>s, "All community members will feel truly welcomed and included when they see themselves reflected in collections that speak to their cultures and life experiences... Socially excluded, marginalized, and underrepresented people, not just the mainstream majority, should be able to see themselves reflected in the resources and programs that libraries offer."
Further, many of these challengers have used cyberbullying and personal intimidation tactics toward libraries and individual library workers. Some of the tactics have included social media campaigns designed to mobilize support for censorship rather than sensitivity and critical thought, attending board meetings with the intent of aggressively requesting immediate action regarding library materials, and personally attacking individual library workers, including posting their personal information, photos, and phone numbers on social media. The IFC condemns the use of intimidation and extralegal means aimed at censorship which are antithetical to ALA's Freedom to Read statements<https://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/freedomreadstatement>.
We recognize the role of parents/guardians to make reading and viewing choices for their children, but that right only exists on an individual basis. Individual parents do not have a right to make those choices for others. Blanket restrictions imposed by government or school officials that are applied to all readers remove the right from individual parents to make choices for their own children. The vast majority of books challenged are not on mandatory reading lists, but simply exist in the library. The proper response to objectionable materials in the library is to not read them, or not let your child read them. Removing or restricting materials for all readers violates the rights of parents/guardians to make those same choices for their children.
In sum, the IFC supports parents' involvement in education and guidance in media selections for their own minor children, but we stand firmly behind our Library Bill of Rights<https://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarybill> and the Freedom to Read statements and against overarching actions which violate the First Amendment rights and dignity of others. Libraries have a core responsibility to uphold the principles of intellectual freedom and to stand up against censorship, regardless of the age, background, race, gender or any other characteristic of the reader, and the IFC supports our school and public library efforts to protect these freedoms. The OLA and IFC reaffirm the ALA Statement on Book Censorship<https://www.ala.org/advocacy/statement-regarding-censorship> and support all Oregon libraries in their efforts to protect materials from censorship, especially the voices of the oppressed and marginalized.
The IFC supports the undeniable right of all readers, regardless of age, background, gender, sexual orientation, or race, to information with a full range of ideas, opinions, concepts, topics and thoughts, and calls on parents, educators, administrators, and board members to resist attempts to censor materials. Of course not every book is right for every reader, but the right of every reader to read what they choose must be honored.
Emily O'Neal Star Khan
IFC Chair 2022-2023 OLA President, 2022-2023
This statement comes from the Oregon Library Association (OLA) and OLA's Intellectual Freedom Committee (IFC), with input and support from the OLA EDI and Antiracism Committee. OLA is a professional organization of Oregon library workers. The IFC provides expertise and support for intellectual freedom issues on behalf of OLA and is the professional committee with the charges to support intellectual freedom and to respond to censorship. OLA in combination with IFC supports Oregon school and public libraries in managing challenges to materials within their library collections.
From,
Intellectual Freedom Committee
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