From katie.anderson at state.or.us Tue Nov 1 08:25:22 2011 From: katie.anderson at state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2011 15:25:22 +0000 Subject: [OYAN] Culturally appropriate Native American books Message-ID: <640435851FD7CB4AB3C4BE0D1963BA241BF68CA3@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> If you plan to featuring books about Native Americans in displays, booklists, and at other programs around the Thanksgiving holiday, there is a great children's and teen book blog by Native Americans that is an excellent resource. They provide lists of good, culturally appropriate and authentic books as well as blog entries on books that do not represent Native Americans appropriately. For details, read the email below: From: Debbie Reese [mailto:dreese.nambe at gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 6:54 AM To: alsc-l at ala.org; CCBC Network Subject: [alsc-l] Books for Native American Month Good morning, Though I find it problematic to observe any demographic in a specific month (it suggests we do not have to pay attention to them the rest of the time), I also recognize that many of you are working with teachers who are doing studies of American Indians this month. In the spirit of helping you help those teachers find books that accurately portray American Indians, I'm writing to point you to five book/resource lists available at American Indians in Children's Literature. To get to the lists, go to http://americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com/ and look at the far right column under the IF YOU'RE STARTING A LIBRARY... section. There, you'll see: Top Board Books for Babies Top Ten Books for Elem School Top Ten Books for Middle School Top Ten Books for High School Top Books/Resource about Boarding Schools Please share this email and the lists with your patrons, friends, colleagues, and parents. And, please excuse cross-listings. Thank you, Debbie _____________________________________ Debbie Reese, Ph.D. Tribally enrolled: Nambe Pueblo Publisher of American Indians in Children's Literature Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/debreese Email: dreese.nambe at gmail.com Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From katie.anderson at state.or.us Wed Nov 2 09:55:28 2011 From: katie.anderson at state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2011 16:55:28 +0000 Subject: [OYAN] In the news: Education Report Card, flat reading scores In-Reply-To: <640435851FD7CB4AB3C4BE0D1963BA241BF6C0B5@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> References: <640435851FD7CB4AB3C4BE0D1963BA241BF6C0B5@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> Message-ID: <640435851FD7CB4AB3C4BE0D1963BA241BF6C0D3@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> Hi! This morning I read the article ?Education report card: Flat reading scores are deeply disappointing? and it?s worth reading. If you don?t have time, here are a few key points that I took away and want to remember from the article?these are directly copied and pasted from the article: ? In reading, the progress has been far slower and seems to have stalled out in fourth grade. Students at that level showed no improvement since 2009, and their scores were just four points higher than in 1992. ? In both math and reading, fairly few students are reaching the ?proficient? level set by NAEP? Still, that level represents a considerable improvement over time in math. ? so much of reading is learned at home or across disciplines. ? ?We need to emphasize higher-order thinking skills when it comes to reading,? Ms. Hicks said, pushing comprehension over simple regurgitation. "Another key is taking a holistic approach,? including involving families, she added. ? She talked about the many ways her school focuses on reading, including constant efforts to get kids excited about reading and ?literacy blocks? ? a period that focuses on phonics, fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary. What are libraries already doing? ? For most of us, getting kids excited about reading is one of our library?s primary missions. ? Many public libraries already partner with their local schools on literacy project or at least have a contact at the school they provide with materials promoting library programs and services. ? Many public libraries offer programming such as Every Child Ready to Read, Baby Signs, and family storytimes that strive to get families involved in their child?s language and literacy development at an early age. ? Many libraries are adding science programming to storytimes, summer reading, and special events. What more might libraries do? ? Think more strategically about how all youth programming can get kids excited about reading. Are you creating book/audio book displays and doing a book talk at gaming programs, movie nights, crafting programs, or special performances by jugglers and other entertainers? ? We all know that kids can lose reading skills when they are not in school?that?s why we have the summer reading program! However, what literacy based programming does your library offer during winter break and spring break? ? Plan more programming to engage the whole family. How can the whole family participate in summer reading together? Does your library offer mother-daughter or father-son book groups? Are there any programs in which parents/primary caregivers and their teens may want to participate in together?it?s a crazy notion, but can it work? I?m personally skeptical, but it?s worth thinking about because the impact could be significant if it does work. ? Think more strategically about your partnership with your local school(s). Talk with the school librarian, school reading specialist, or a reading/language arts teacher about how to get the kids who they know need the most help to participate in your library?s literacy programs and discuss/exchange ideas about literacy programs. ? Examine how you are promoting audio books. Research shows that listening to stories read aloud from birth through high school helps develop vocabulary and reading comprehension?to learn more about this I recommend Jim Trelease?s Read-a-loud Handbook. Not only are they entertainment while we travel, they are important for developing reading skills and may be a good whole-family activity. Here is the URL to the article if the hyperlink doesn?t work: http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Education/2011/1101/Education-report-card-Flat-reading-scores-are-deeply-disappointing Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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What makes us unique? + Who can be members? + What are our by-laws and voting procedures? + Review board positions and establish a timeline for service and election procedures + Create a planning group for the Spring Summit Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch. CAN YOU ATTEND? E-mail Robert Monge: monger at wou.edu and let him know you?ll be there. CAN?T ATTEND BUT WANT TO JOIN A WORKGROUP? E-mail Robert Monge: monger at wou.edu and let him know which area you would like to work -- Robert Monge Instruction Librarian Western Oregon University monger at wou.edu http://ilago.wordpress.com/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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This created a new challenge ? how to honor Jim for the incredible service he has provided to Oregonians? Jim didn?t want a traditional retirement party. ?Too many greenhouse gas emissions, not to mention unwanted calories,? he said. So instead we are having a Virtual Retirement Party ? carbon neutral and heart healthy! To celebrate, Jim wants all his colleagues and associates to post a good wish, photo or a memory to his blog. You can even ask Jim a question. Jim will reply to every post! http://jimscheppkeretires.blogspot.com On his blog page you will find a slideshow of his years at the State Library, his farewell speech to OLA, career highlights, and more. In lieu of gifts or flowers Jim hopes you will consider a donation in his honor to his favorite charity, our own Talking Book and Braille Services. It will mean a lot to Jim for you to send him a post. 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Lisa Lisa Elliott Young Adult Librarian Tigard Public Library lisae at tigard-or.gov 503-718-2654 From: Lisa Elliott Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 4:43 PM To: 'oyan at listsmart.osl.state.or.us' Subject: CSLP: Ideas needed for 2013 Teen Summer Reading Program Hello all! The Collaborative Summer Library Program's teen manual committee needs your ideas for the 2013 teen program manual. The manual is sent to every library and includes book lists and bibliographies, program outlines that fit the theme, reproducibles for marketing and outreach, and ideas for displays. The 2013 theme is Beneath the Surface. Please send me your ideas by November 25. I'm especially looking for: * Teen programs that fit the theme * Display and decorating ideas * Suitable books and booktalks * Using teen volunteers * Using social media to promote/participate in the Summer Reading Program (blogs, podcasts, videos, Facebook, etc.) Thank you! All Oregon public, volunteer, and tribal libraries are members of the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP), and receive a free summer reading manual. To get the most out of your membership, create an account on the CSLP website (http://www.cslpreads.org/) and you will be able to access additional summer reading resources. CSLP membership dues and manual fees are paid for by the State Library with LSTA funds. Summer reading manuals are distributed by OLA's Children's Services Division, and both CSD and OYAN members represent you on CSLP committees and at the CSLP annual meeting. For more information contact one of your CSLP representatives: * Gayle Waiss, CSD Summer Reading Chair: gwaiss at siuslaw.lib.or.us * Jessica Marie, CSD Summer Reading Incoming Chair: Jmarie at cityofsalem.net * Lisa Elliott, OYAN CSLP Liaison: lisae at tigard-or.gov * Katie Anderson, CSLP Oregon State Representative: katie.anderson at state.or.us Lisa N Elliott Young Adult Librarian Tigard Public Library lisae at tigard-or.gov 503-718-2654 "Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read." --Groucho Marx ________________________________ DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. 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I've also added a column for gender of the protagonist, just to see how we are balancing the genders. We are not! We need more "boy" books nominated, as well as more non-fiction. Please read and nominate until November 30th! Then I will take away the nominations, create a beautiful survey and ask you to start voting! Please read the books that have been nominated. When you are asked to vote, make sure you are educated on the titles! Remember, new recommendations are in red. The OYAN blog is full of synapses and covers of many of the nominated titles. Check it out! Leave comments. Here are some official dates to remember: * Dec. 15: Preliminary voting opens. * Jan. 15: Preliminary voting closes. Aimee Meuchel Teen Services Librarian City of Tualatin | Tualatin Public Library 18878 SW Martinazzi Avenue, Tualatin, OR 97062-7092 503-691-3083 | www.ci.tualatin.or.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 From: Katie Anderson Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:13 AM To: (kids-lib at listsmart.osl.state.or.us) Subject: Letters About Literature contest has begun! The 2012 Letters About Literature reading and writing contest has begun! All entries must be postmarked January 6, 2012 Letters About Literature is a national reading and writing contest. Students write letters to an author explaining how that author's book changed their way of thinking about the world or themselves. There are three competition levels: Level I for 4th-6th graders, Level II for 7th-8th graders, and Level III for 9th-12th graders. Oregon's three winners (one from each competition level) will go on to compete nationally. Entry forms and guidelines are now available online: * If you are submitting several letters for the students you work with, please use the class set entry form and guidelines. * If you are distributing entry forms and guidelines to students directly, please distribute the individual entry form and guidelines. Librarians and teachers can download and print posters, bookmarks, and stickers to distribute to your students and patrons. Lesson plans and an outline connecting Letters About Literature to national language arts and reading standards are available online. In 2011 over 900 students in Oregon entered the contest, and 1 in 11 of them received cash prizes or gift certificates to a bookstore. These prizes are made possible through support from the Oregon Reading Association, Oregon Association of School Libraries, and the Oregon Library Association's Children Services Division and Young Adult network. At the national level 6 winners and 12 honorable mentions will be selected. National winners receive a $500 Target gift certificate and a $10,000 grant to donate to the public or school library of the winner's choice. Honorable mentions receive a $100 Target gift certificate and a $1,000 grant to donate to the public or school library of their choice. Please visit the website for more information or contact Katie Anderson, coordinator of the Letters About Literature activities in Oregon. 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For example, in the tutorial labeled Gale Resources for Young Readers, they suggest using Kids InfoBits, InfoTrac Junior, and other databases to find children's magazines like Appleseeds, Faces, Boy's Life, etc. Then bookmark the magazines' homepages and create a page on your website where you list the links. Or, create a list of articles that relate to the summer reading theme. http://www.gale.cengage.com/media/training/summer/summer_readers/summer_readers.htm What I especially liked about that specific idea is that it can encourage children to include non-fiction in their summer reading habits. As you may know, the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) that were adopted by the Oregon State Board of Education a year ago stress reading a variety of increasingly complex informational text. Common Core Shifts: http://www.ode.state.or.us/wma/teachlearn/commoncore/common-core-shifts-ela.pdf Achieving the Common Core: http://www.ode.state.or.us/wma/teachlearn/commoncore/achieving-ccss-ela.pdf ODE's CCSS Homepage: http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=2860 FYI, Jen Jennifer Maurer School Library Consultant Oregon State Library 250 Winter Street NE Salem, OR 97301 503.378.5011 jennifer.maurer at state.or.us OSLIS || www.oslis.org Learn to Research. Research to Learn. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From katie.anderson at state.or.us Tue Nov 22 08:23:49 2011 From: katie.anderson at state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:23:49 +0000 Subject: [OYAN] Announcing the Destination College Savings Winners Message-ID: <640435851FD7CB4AB3C4BE0D1963BA241BFA0A97@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> I please to announce the Destination College Savings winners! For more details, please read the following press release that will go out today. 1. Sam Roundsavell of Lebanon, Albany Public Library 2. Erin Boling of Portland, Cedar Mill Community Library - Bethany Branch 3. Amanda Stevens of Gold Hill, Jackson County Library Services - Gold Hill Branch 4. Suzan Jackson of Harrisburg, Harrisburg City Library 5. Melanie Neilitz of Jacksonville, Jackson County Library Services - Jacksonville Branch 6. Donaca Fouts of Jefferson, Jefferson Public Library 7. Katie Baty of Milwaukie, Ledding Library of Milwaukie 8. Aisha Hollands of Portland, Multnomah County Library - Capitol Hill Branch 9. Susan Thomson of Portland, Multnomah County Library - Sellwood-Moreland Branch 10. Christine Rosenauer of Tigard, Tigard Public Library 11. Melissa Wall of West Linn, West Linn Public Library 12. Chris Debrine of Lake Oswego, West Linn Public Library 13. Kelly Eden of Portland, West Slope Community Library As you may remember, starting this year we are not redrawing if any of the 15 people selected in the random drawing do not claim their prizes due to timeline issues. However, the libraries listed on the entry form of those who didn?t claim their prize still receive $500. The libraries whose winners did not claim their prize are Harney County Library and Harrisburg City Library had 2 winners, but 1 didn?t claim their prize. Congratulations to the winning libraries and thank you to all participating libraries for supporting this program and promoting saving for college. Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 [master logo.jpg] CONTACT Chris Crabb chris at leeweinstein.biz 503-314-7583 Oregon College Savings Plan Awards $13,000 in Individual College Savings Accounts through Summer Reading Program Oregon Public Libraries Receive an Additional $7,500 SALEM, OR - Nov. 21, 2011 - A handful of lucky Oregonians now have a head start on saving for college; 13 individuals were drawn as winners in ?Destination College Savings,? part of the 2011 summer reading program held at public libraries around the state. The program, sponsored by the Oregon College Savings Plan in partnership with the Oregon State Library and Oregon Library Association, awarded each winner a $1,000 Oregon College Savings Plan account, and $500 to each library with a winning participant. ?We were pleased to again partner with the Oregon State Library and Oregon Library Association to bring the ?Destination College Savings? program to Oregon families,? said Michael Parker, executive director of the Oregon 529 College Savings Network. ?The libraries did an excellent job of encouraging children to read through the summer and take advantage of the opportunity to win money for college.? Nearly 5,300 entries were received from summer reading participants throughout Oregon, helping to spread awareness of the importance of reading and saving early for college. This year?s randomly selected winners included: 14. Sam Roundsavell of Lebanon, Albany Public Library 15. Erin Boling of Portland, Cedar Mill Community Library - Bethany Branch 16. Amanda Stevens of Gold Hill, Jackson County Library Services - Gold Hill Branch 17. Suzan Jackson of Harrisburg, Harrisburg City Library 18. Melanie Neilitz of Jacksonville, Jackson County Library Services - Jacksonville Branch 19. Donaca Fouts of Jefferson, Jefferson Public Library 20. Katie Baty of Milwaukie, Ledding Library of Milwaukie 21. Aisha Hollands of Portland, Multnomah County Library - Capitol Hill Branch 22. Susan Thomson of Portland, Multnomah County Library - Sellwood-Moreland Branch 23. Christine Rosenauer of Tigard, Tigard Public Library 24. Melissa Wall of West Linn, West Linn Public Library 25. Chris Debrine of Lake Oswego, West Linn Public Library 26. Kelly Eden of Portland, West Slope Community Library The Summer Reading Program is offered through Oregon?s public libraries each year to encourage children to continue to read through the summer. The program had more than 160,000 Oregon children and teens participating in 2011. ?This is the second year that we?ve partnered with the Oregon College Savings Plan on summer reading,? said Jim Scheppke, Oregon State Librarian. "Destination College Savings? is a great incentive for all Oregon students to participate in their library's summer reading program." The Oregon College Savings Plan is looking forward to partnering with Oregon libraries on summer reading in 2012 and beyond. About The Oregon College Savings Plan: The Oregon College Savings Plan, which is part of the Oregon 529 College Savings Network, launched in January 2001 and has grown to more than $630 million in assets as of September 30, 2011. Since 2010, the plan has been managed by TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing, Inc. Oregon taxpayers are eligible to receive an annual state income tax deduction on contributions, and any earnings are free from federal and state income taxes. (Limitations apply; see Disclosure Booklet for details.) Withdrawals are also federal and state income tax?free when they are used for qualified higher?education expenses, including tuition, certain room and board, books and required fees. An account can be opened for as little as $25 or $15 per pay period by payroll deduction. For more information about the Oregon College Savings Plan, its investment options and how to enroll, visit OregonCollegeSavings.com or call toll free 866?772?8464. Consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing in the Oregon College Savings Plan. Please visit OregonCollegeSavings.com for a Plan Disclosure Booklet with this and more information. Read it carefully. Investments in the plan are neither insured nor guaranteed and there is the risk of investment loss. Before investing in a 529 plan, consider whether the state where you or your Beneficiary resides in has a 529 plan that offers favorable state tax benefits that are available if you invest in that state?s 529 plan. The tax information contained herein was neither written nor intended to be used, and cannot be used by any taxpayer, for the purpose of avoiding federal or state taxes or penalties. Taxpayers should seek advice from an independent tax advisor based on their own particular circumstances. Non-qualified withdrawals may be subject to federal and state taxes and an additional 10% federal tax. TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing, Inc, Program Manager. # # # C2012 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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I'll consult with our "panel of experts" (co-members of the OLA/OASL Joint Committee), and we'll post the answers. Thanks - Bob Schroeder Robert Schroeder Education and University Studies Librarian, Coordinator of Library General Education Instruction Associate Professor Portland State University 503.725.4519 phone 503.725.4524 fax schroedr at pdx.edu P.O Box 1151 Portland OR 97207-1151 280F Millar Library -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jennifer.maurer at state.or.us Mon Nov 28 10:46:10 2011 From: jennifer.maurer at state.or.us (Jennifer Maurer) Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:46:10 +0000 Subject: [OYAN] FW: [oasl-all] The 90-Second Newbery in Multnomah Message-ID: If you are interested in the 90-Second Newbery Film Festival, see the emails below. Jen Jennifer Maurer School Library Consultant Oregon State Library 250 Winter Street NE Salem, OR 97301 503.378.5011 jennifer.maurer at state.or.us OSLIS || www.oslis.org Learn to Research. Research to Learn. From: oasl at memberclicks.net [mailto:oasl at memberclicks.net] On Behalf Of Erin Fitzpatrick-Bjorn Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 11:53 AM To: Jennifer Maurer Subject: [oasl-all] The 90-Second Newbery in Multnomah Great news below from author James Kennedy! The 90-Second Newbery Festival is coming to Portland in March and they are looking for entries from Oregon. See below for all the details. Happy Thanksgiving! Cheers, ~Erin Erin Fitzpatrick-Bjorn K-8 District Media Coordinator, Library Services OASL Interchange Coordinating Editor 29805 SE Orient Drive Gresham, OR 97080 fitzpatrick at gresham.k12.or.us School library programs: ensuring all students are effective users of ideas and information ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: James Kennedy > Date: Wed, Nov 23, 2011 at 10:52 AM Subject: The 90-Second Newbery in Multnomah To: fitzpatrick at gresham.k12.or.us Dear Erin, Hello! This is James Kennedy of the 90-Second Newbery Film Festival. We met at the SLJ Leadership Conference a couple weeks ago. You said you were interested in spreading the word about the festival when it comes to Portland (thanks!), so here's the official info! Here's my official announcement the Portland 90-Second Newbery Film Festival, which will be March 3, 2012 from 3-5 pm at the Central Library: http://jameskennedy.com/2011/11/23/90-second-newbery-portland-screening-march-3-2012/ I'm looking for lots of entries from the Portland area for this screening. So I'd like to get the word out to schools and libraries and film groups in and around Portland as much as possible. The deadline for entries is February 8, so every day counts. I've also put together a Facebook event for the screening. If you friend me I can add you to the admin list: https://www.facebook.com/events/252424134816104/ Of course, the complete details of the 90-Second Newbery can be found here: http://www.90secondnewbery.com And just for completeness, here's a link to the general 90-Second Newbery Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-90-Second-Newbery-Film-Festival/273691935986140 And the 90-Second Newbery Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/90secondnewbery By the way, I'm going to be in Portland for the week leading up to the festival, so if you'd like to book me at any schools or libraries leading up to the event, I'm totally open to that. I've already been booked at some libraries; check out my events page for my Portland commitments so far: http://jameskennedy.com/events/ Finally, here's how the 90-Second Newbery screening went down at the New York Public Library (see Betsy Bird's recap here) and the Chicago Public Library (here's my recap). OK! Looking forward to seeing you in March! 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Are they?): Name of the Star by Johnson Scorpio Races by Stiefvater (I tried but couldn't finish it, but maybe one of you loved it) Ashfall by Mullin Billions of Years, Amazing Changes by Pringle (a book about evolution) Life: An Exploded Diagram by Peet Bunheads by Flack Wildwood by Meloy (for the younger set but maybe Rave worthy) Please get your nominations in to me by Wednesday, November 30th before you go to bed. Voting begins December 15th. I'll send you an email with the nominatiosn by this Friday so you can get to reading! Thanks for your participation and reading! Aimee Meuchel Teen Services Librarian City of Tualatin | Tualatin Public Library 18878 SW Martinazzi Avenue, Tualatin, OR 97062-7092 503-691-3083 | www.ci.tualatin.or.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: