RCLS: Professional Development Opportunities: Children's Staff Continuing Education
Youth Mental Health Webinar Series
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This video series is a project created by the Child & Community Well-Being, and is hosted by CSLP,
Livestreaming and Virtual Storytime Tips & Tricks
Diverse Book Finder
- Webinar: Multicultural Picture Books: A Deeper Look at Your CollectionFormat: Webinar, original date October 8, 2019
Hosted by: WebJunction
Length: 1 hour
Do you feel it is important to have a diverse children’s collection, but don’t always know where to start? The Diverse BookFinder Collection Analysis Tool (CAT), funded by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, is specifically designed to help you diversify your picture book collection. This free, online resource allows you to upload a single file and get a snapshot of WHO is (which racial/cultural groups are) represented—and how—in your collection.
Presented by: Dr. Krista Aronson, Dr. Andrea Breau and Andrea Jamison
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Performers and Programmers Database
Yoga for Early Learners
Original program: February 18, 2021 by RCLS
Put on comfortable clothes and get ready to have fun! Participants will experience a 30 minute story-based yoga class in which poses flow with a story. Instructor Sara Wenger will also provide tips on how to safely incorporate yoga concepts into any story time.
Supercharged Storytime
WebJunction Expands on Successful Early Literacy Training
WebJunction updated and expanded its successful Supercharged Storytimes pilot project. The follow-on project, called Supercharged Storytimes for All, was made possible through the financial support of the Institute of Museum and Library Services and OCLC. The program launched November 2017 and ran through April 2019.
Census Data Literacy
Virtual Storytime
Originally hosted by CLRC on February 11, 2021
Many libraries closed physical buildings to the public in March, but nothing stops storytime! Library staff rushed to adapt this essential routine and keep families connected to stories, songs and community. In this webinar, we will embrace the power of the pause to reflect and dive deep into our new virtual storytime normal. About the Presenter: Jessica Fredrickson is a former teacher turned Youth Services Librarian. In 2020, she served as a Project Coordinator for the ALSC Virtual Storytime Services Guide and as the Training and Advocacy Chair of Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy (CLEL). Professionally, Jessica is known for advocating for accessibility and giving storytime flannels early math makeovers. Her favorite things include tea, mountain hikes and middle grade fiction.
Sustainability in Youth Programming
StoryWalk
Windows & Mirror Books
Ready to Read
Library Programming for Parents with Infants: What, Why, and How.
Webinar date: Tuesday, March 2, 1:30 - 3:00pm
Webinar presenter: Betsy Diamant-Cohen (Mother Goose on the Loose, LLC)
Webinar title and content: Library Programming for Parents with Infants: What, Why, and How. Programming for parents with infants in the library is a relatively new phenomenon; virtual programming for this population is even newer! Why is it important to present programs for children this young? What are the important factors to take into account when programming for these dynamic duos? What type of activities work best and how can they be adapted virtually?