This Week in SALS Youth Services
May 6, 2016
Short and sweet
Download and review a summary of the four focus groups that were held on April 18, 19, and 20. The participants in these focus groups identified services and resources they would like to receive from SALS in the next five years. ( a copy is attached for your convenience)
Share your thoughts and ideas about the results of the April focus groups with others in an open A forum topic has been started: Discuss the Results of the March 9 Meeting
Please feel free to start a conversation about your ideas, comments or concerns.
To access the Site:
http://www.elearnlibraries.com
1. Enter the username: sals (lowercase)
2. Enter the password: plan (lowercase)
3. Click on Step 2: Responding to Stakeholders
Hear a brief summary of the focus group results during the SALS 58th Annual Meeting. RSVP by the close of SALS business today Friday May 6th.
Attend one of three focus groups on May 16-17 to continue to identify the services and resources your library will need from SALS to meet the needs of the people your community in the next five years. Deadline today Friday May 6th.
May the 4th Be With You
Schuylerville Public Library
Pember Library
Mechanicville District Public Library
Upcoming Events
Strategies for Successful Partnerships and Outreach to Families with Young Children
Registration for morning session: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/r2rny34
Thursday, Jun 9, 2016, 09:30 AM
Southern Adirondack Library System, Whitney Place, Saratoga Springs, NY, United States
Early Learning Spaces
Register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/r2rny34
Thursday, Jun 9, 2016, 01:30 PM
22 Whitney Place, Saratoga Springs, NY, United States
Beanstack
Did you know that Beanstack provides app suggestions for parents and caregivers?
In 2015 the Association for Library Services to Children adopted Media Mentorship in Libraries Serving Youth. Briefly stated, libraries have the capacity to support families and their digital literacy needs.
There appears to be a gap between what caregivers think are positive benefits to digital media and their ability to support their children using the media effectively. This gap is where libraries can step in with knowledge, modeling and support.
Beanstack's suggested apps are just one piece. Librarians need to engage with caregivers and model using an app together with a child as well as teach the parent where to find great resources - like your own curated lists and Beanstack. Pediatrician's do recommend that screen-time be limited for children ages 3+ and should not be used by children under 2 at all!
How can SALS help you become a media mentor?
News from LibraryLand
Save the Date AUGUST 3rd
The event is free and lunch is provided. Darien Library is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, and is an easy trip on MetroNorth from New York. Register at https://kidlibcamp.wordpress.com/.
If anyone is interested, I will carpool from SALS with a nice early start - it's a beautiful drive.
New Early Learning Newsletter
Too Small to Fail aims to help parents and businesses take meaningful actions to improve the health and well-being of children, ages zero to five, and prepare them to succeed in the 21st century.
The deadline for submissions is July 31, 2016. Please feel free to contact Matt with any questions. Calendars will be available for purchase at the annual NYLA conference in November!
With over one million books in the shared MVLS/SALS online catalog, how do you pick out the perfect one for the young reader in your life?
The Southern Adirondack Library System is proud to announce... Beanstack! Get weekly emails with recommended books, apps, and learning tips for your kids.
Beanstack makes selecting stellar books simple! Check out this helpful video: https://youtu.be/ctZfijPKdH4
And then sign up now at: http://mvlssals.beanstack.org/reader365
Southern Adirondack Library System
Email: jferriss@sals.edu
Website: www.sals.edu
Location: 22 Whitney Place, Saratoga Springs, NY, United States
Phone: 518 584-7300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/salsyouthservices/
Twitter: @SouthernADKLib