The State Library and Summer Reading Programs
The State Library of Iowa believes strongly in the importance of a Summer Library program, and, with the public libraries around the State, promotes a vigorous Summer Library program.
As part of the Collaborative Summer Library Program, each year the State Library provides a summer library program for public libraries. Each library receives free children's and teen program manuals for the current theme, invitations to free summer workshops and a chance to order materials at a group rate.
The 2009 Summer Library Children's theme is "Be Creative at Your Library" and the Teen theme is "Express Yourself at Your Library."
The workshops for the 2010 Summer Library Program will be held the weeks of October 26 and November 2, 2009. Locations will be announced shortly.
The Summer Library Program is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the State Library of Iowa.Summer Reading 2009 FAQ
Q: What statistics will be requested at the end of Summer Reading?
A: Number registered, number of programs held, program attendance, If you offer a separate teen Summer Reading, you will count teens separately. If you don't offer a teen Summer Reading, teens will be counted with children.
Q: How do I find performers for my Summer Reading programs?
A: Try the Program Provider Directory, or post to the Children's List (ys_talk) to see if others have suggestions or contact information..
Q: How do I join the Children's Listserv (ys_talk)?
A: To join the list, follow the instructions here.
Q: What materials will we be getting from the state library for Summer Reading?
A: The order for summer reading materials is due in the fall. Each library system or branch receives a copy of the summer reading manual and CDs with art.
Q: What is the CSLP
A: From the CSLP website: "The Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) is a grassroots consortium of 48 state agencies and associations working together to provide high-quality summer reading program materials for children at the lowest cost possible for their public, private and school libraries.".
Q: How can I get involved with CSLP?
A: It's easy! Anyone can get involved with the Collaborative Summer Library Program. Do you miss editing the Summer Reading manual? Would you like to see the incentives before they make it to the catalog? If so, there's a CSLP committee for you.
Q: What are the Spanish translations for "Be Creative @ your library” and “Express Yourself @ your library”?
A: “Sé Creativo en tu biblioteca" and “Expresate en tu Biblioteca”
Q: Where can I find the Summer Reading artwork?
A: The clip art (B&W and color) is found on the two CDs that were included with the Summer Reading manuals. The high-resolution files should be used if you wish to enlarge.
Q: Where can we get the teen artwork and manual?
A: The teen manual was packaged with the Children's manual this year. Copies were mailed to the your library in September. The teen clip art is also available only on the CDs included with the Summer Reading manuals.
Q: Can I put the Catrow or Sneed art on our library's website?
A: Yes, but there are rules of use for doing so. Each graphic must be coded to prevent viewers from copying the image. Instructions are found here at the CSLP website. Additionally, all CSLP images should be removed from library websites (including the archives) by September 30, 2009.
Q: I know CSLP has a lot of rules for using the artwork. Where can I find that information?
A: CSLP members do not own the artwork for the summer programs—the copyright is held by the vendor and artists. The CSLP Rules of Use can be found here: http://www.cslpreads.org/rou.htm
Q: Will we get the PSA for our television stations and schools this year?
A: Yes please click here:http://www.cslpreads.org.psas.html
Please remember that these PSAs cannot be given to community partners for posting on their websites. For a complete listing of "Rules of Use," please visit the CSLP website at http://www.cslpreads.org/rou.htm
Q: Can libraries post the PSAs on their websites? On their MySpace page? On You Tube?
A: Yes and no. Libraries are able to use the CSLP PSAs on their library websites and the library's MySpace pages, but not on You Tube. Community partners are not permitted to have the PSA or any CSLP graphics on their websites. For more information, please see the CSLP Rules of Use.
Highsmith/Upstart is the only vendor with the official, licensed CSLP merchandise that bears the Catrow and Sneed art. Libraries are also welcome to order additional incentives through other vendors such as Janway, Oriental Trading, US Toy, Rhode Island Novelty.
Q: What are the future themes?
A: The slogans for 2010 (theme: water) are: for children, “Make a Splash—READ," and for teens, "Make Waves @ Your Library." The artist for "Splash" is Henry Cole, and the artist for "Waves" is Ursula Vernon. The general theme for 2011 is world cultures. The slogans for 2011 are: for children, "One World, Many Stories," and for teens, "You are Here." The general theme for 2012 will be "night"--slogans will be decided at the 2010 CSLP Annual Meeting
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