September 2022 Newsletter

The "4 Corners" Librarians at the CSLP Annual Meeting - Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah.

Linda Gonzales, Director of the Tucumcari Public Library shows off her library's sewing center - complete with circulating sewing machines, fabric and notions - that is part of the library's expanded Makerspace. I was able to visit Tucumcari on my ride-along with the Wonders on Wheels program.

Thank you! to everyone for completing your Summer Reading Program Surveys. I will compile the results for statewide data that will be presented during the Fall Workshops. There is still time to provide feedback on this year's CSLP Materials - see below.

Are you reading the NMSL Hitchhiker Blog? You can read about youth services and general New Mexico library news AND submit news to be included. You can see Youth Services news here - click subscribe to sign up for the monthly digest of articles.

Summer Reading 2023: I've just returned from the CSLP Annual Meeting, and am very excited about next year's theme, All Together Now, and the programming possibilities exploring friendship, kindness and unity within our New Mexico communities.

And a vote update - At the annual meeting, Color Our World was selected as the slogan for the 2025 Art theme; and Dinosaurs was selected as the overall theme for 2026. These were also the top vote getters in New Mexico.

I am currently planning for the Fall Youth Services Workshops and need your help - see the survey link below to provide feedback on format, content and locations. These workshops will be in-person at locations around the state. Even if you don't think you can attend in person - fill out the survey - there is an opportunity for you to give guidance on the best virtual workshop opportunities. Also share your recommendations for program providers to be distributed at the workshops.

And, lastly, don't forget to look for the Prize Raffle link in the newsletter!

~Kelly McCabe

CALENDAR - DATES AND DEADLINES

Surveys / Feedback

CSLP Materials Feedback Survey

Give CSLP optional feedback on the

usefulness of CSLP materials.

DUE September 9, 2022

(Click here to go to survey))

FALL YS/SRP WORKSHOPS

Help us plan for our Fall Workshops!

DUE September 23, 2022.

(Click here to go to survey.)

Program Providers Database

Share recommended program providers with libraries across the state.

DUE September 30, 2022

(Click here to go to form)

Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15 - October 15

Find resources from the National Archives.

See you at the Fair!

The New Mexico State Library will be showcasing our resources at the State Fair on Wednesday, September 14 for Pathway to College Day.

Stop by to say hello if you are there!

Nominate a colleague for the 2023 I Love My Librarian Award - nominations due September 30, 2022. Click image for details.

COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT

For every book you amplify through a reading, program, or display, there are thousands of books you didn't select. Make your choices intentional.

EDI In Action: Intentionally Inclusive Book Selection

by Erika Miller

Selecting books for programs is an essential part of a librarian’s job, but how do we do it with inclusivity in mind? We all have those books from our childhood that hold a special place in our hearts, but are those books we want to read in storytime? Should we put those titles on displays or booklists? There are so many new books being published, it can be a bit overwhelming...READ MORE

DID YOU KNOW? - Through the New Mexico State Library Gale Databases you have FREE access professional book reviews to help make collection purchasing decisions. Contact Kelly for any assistance!

Booklist - 1993 - current

Horn Book Magazine - 1993 - current

Library Journal - 1997 - current

Publisher’s Weekly - 1990 - current

School Library Journal - 2000-current

Kirkus Reviews is also available free online with searchable reviews for Children's and Teen and Young Adult books.

Looking to expand your collection?

The New Mexico Library Foundation Development Grants are a great opportunity for focused development.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Library Service for All: Current Trends in Library Programs and Services for Autistic Children and Teens

On Demand Webinar: Recorded June 22, 2022

This presentation "will focus on education and acceptance for librarians and library staff, so that our autistic patrons and autism families feel welcomed into a supportive environment. We will also discuss ways libraries across the United States are implementing best practices to better serve members of this community."

To learn more and watch the recording, click here.

Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy

Virtual Conference October 6-7, 2022

Two full days of sessions for only $35 from our neighbors to the north. There are 3 available tracks — Early Literacy Foundations (for those new to the field or wanting a refresher over core EL knowledge), Early Literacy Leadership (for those that are leading change — with or without the title), and Early Literacy News (trends & developments in the field).

To register and review the full schedule visit the CLELCON22 website.

NEW BOOK:

Cataloging Correctly for Kids

Edited by: Michele Zwierski, Marilyn McCroskey, Joanna F. Fountain

"The sixth edition guides catalogers, children's librarians, and LIS students in taking an effective approach towards materials intended for children and young adults. Informed by recent studies of how children search, this handbook's top-to-bottom revisions address areas such as how RDA applies to a variety of children's materials, with examples provided."

You can request this and any of the print books from the New Mexico State Library through your library's InterLibrary Loan service. See the New in LIS LibGuide for our new books. Questions? Email: [email protected]

Did you know that NMSL has a collection of Library and Information Science ebooks on NMReads? Create a free account and catch up on professional reading such as Successful Summer Reading Programs for All Ages and Crash Course in Young Adult Services.

See the whole LIS collection here.

Compiled by Kelly McCabe, Youth Services Coordinator

New Mexico State Library

Email: [email protected]

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