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For Librarians - Library Management - Youth Services - Internet Resources
This page is designed to be a resource for those who provide library services to children and young adults in public and school libraries in New Hampshire. For more information, please contact Ann Hoey, Youth Services Coordinator, at the New Hampshire State Library, 603-271-2865 or New Hampshire State Library, 20 Park Street, Concord, NH 03301.

Collection Development

Overview

Collection Development Training
Developed by the Arizona State Library, this excellent site provides practical training in how to perform collection development in public libraries. It covers such topics as selection, acquisitions, weeding, intellectual freedom, donations, and sample policies.
http://www.lib.az.us/cdt/collman.aspx
Demystifying Young Adult Collection Development
Lots of helpful advice by YA expert Michael Cart.
www.islma.org/pdf/cartd.PDF

Weeding

Sunlink Weed of the Month Archive
This site introduced a new weeding subject area each month from September 1997 to December 2005. Although not currently active, the site still provides some good information.
www.sunlink.ucf.edu/weed
Weeding
From the Arizona State Library, a step-by-step guideline.
http://www.lib.az.us/cdt/weeding.aspx

Children's and YA Literature Sites and Booklists

100 Picture Books Everyone Should Know
Annotated list prepared by the staff of the New York Public Library.
http://kids.nypl.org/reading/recommended2.cfm?ListID=61
ALA Resources for Parents, Teens and Kids
Links to notable children's and teens' books, websites, videos, and computer software.
www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/childrensnotable/Default1888.htm
BookHive
Many booklists and reviews of new titles from the Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County.
www.bookhive.org
The Booklist Center
Recommended books in many categories, including award-winning children's and young adult literature.
http://home.comcast.net/~dwtaylor1
Books for Boys
Michael Sullivan's list of picture books and chapter books that will appeal to boys.
www.geocities.com/talestoldtall/BooksforBoys.html
Boston Public Library’s Booklist Index
Booklists arranged by theme and age group including such categories as Books for Toddlers, Dragons, "If you like Harry Potter, try..."
www.bpl.org/kids/booksmags.htm
Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children
Annotated lists of contemporary books organized by year for different ages of children.
www.capitolchoices.org
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Website
Lots of booklists and teaching ideas.
www.carolhurst.com
Center for Children's Books
Collection development information including booklists, advice on handling book challenges, and programming bibliographies.
http:/ccb.lis.uiuc.edu
Children's and YA Books in Series
From the Mid-Continent, MO Public Library, this database contains over 23.000 series titles.
www.mcpl.lib.mo.us/readers/series/juv
Children's Book Council
Author and Publishing links as well as links to booklists. See especially lists for notable social studies trade books and outstanding science trade books.
www.cbcbooks.org
Children's Booklists
Many thematic lists, including several multicultural booklists, compiled by the Cary Memorial Library.
www.carylibrary.org/children/booklists.html
Children's Booklists on the Web
Monroe County (IN) Public Library's extensive list of theme-related bibliographies.
www.monroe.lib.in.us/childrens/booklists.html
Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University
An academic website for designing literature-based thematic units.
www.lib.muohio.edu/pictbks
Children’s Picture Books
Thematic lists of picture books with suggestions for library activities.
www.albany.edu/~dj2930/cpindex.html
Children's Literature Web Guide
In addition to lists of award-winning and bestselling books, this site has many other useful links.
www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown
Comic Books for Young Adults
Links to comic book topics such as collection development issues and recommended titles.
http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/units/lml/comics/pages
Cooperative Children's Book Center
Links to many bibliographies such as annual best of the year lists and mulitcultural booklists.
www.education.wisc.edu/ccbc
Cynthia Leitich Smith Children's Literature Resources
Bibliographies, author links, and teacher resources.
www.cynthialeitichsmith.com
Fairrosa Cyber Library of Children's Literature
Online books, author and illustrator links, and booklists.
www.fairrosa.info
Favorite Teenage Angstbooks
Reviews of young adult titles and links to authors on the web.
www.grouchy.com/angst
Fifty Multicultural Books Every Child Should Know
Compiled by editors of the Cooperative Children's Book Center at the University of Wisconsin.
www.nea.org/readacross/resources/50multibooks.html
GNLIB: Graphic Novels in Libraries
Links to graphic novel sites as well as a graphic novel listserv.
www.angelfire.com/comics/gnlib
Guys Read
Jon Scieszka's Favorite Books for Guys.
www.guysread.com
The Joy of Reading
A site devoted to young adult series books, science fiction and romance.
www.craftaholic.net/books
KidsReads.com
Geared to kids, a site with lots of reviews and spotlights on new books.
www.kidsreads.com/index.asp
Links to Comics and Graphic Novel Sites
Compiled for librarians and includes extensive list of links to comic book and graphic novel reviews, awards, distributors, etc.
http://my.voyager.net/~sraiteri/comicslinks.htm
No Flying No Tights
Developed by librarian Robin Brenner, this site reviews graphic novels for children, teens, and adults.
www.noflyingnotights.com
Overbooked
Links to many booklists including children's and young adult books.
www.overbooked.org
P.D.L Teen Booklists
Extensive annotated booklists in categories such as Books Made into Movies and Books about the Disabled/Mentally Disordered, compiled by the Plymouth District Library.
http://plymouthlibrary.org/yabibs.htm
Reading Rants
Reviews of current titles as well as various booklists for teens.
www.readingrants.org
 
 
What Parents, Teens, Teachers and Librarians Want to Know About Graphic Novels
Targeted information for parents, teens, librarians/teachers as well as FAQs, recommended lists, and links.
www.informationgoddess.ca/Comics&GraphicNovels/index.htm

Online Review Sources

Book Links
Online version of magazine that focuses on different curriculum themes each month.
http://http://www.ala.org/ala/productsandpublications/periodicals/booklinks/booklinks.htm
Booklist
Includes selected reviews of this ALA publication.
www.ala.org/ala/booklist/booklist.htm
BookPage
A monthly general interest book review covering new releases, including children's titles.
www.bookpage.com
Children's Bookwatch
Reviews of current titles from Midwest Book Review.
www.midwestbookreview.com/cbw
Horn Book
Sample reviews from the current print issue as well as other features.
www.hbook.com
Kirkus Reviews
A few reviews from the current print issue.
www.kirkusreviews.com/kirkusreviews/index.jsp
School Library Journal
Most of the content requires a subscription to access.
www.schoollibraryjournal.com
Video Librarian
Geared to librarians, this online journal provides some reviews of newly-released videos.
www.videolibrarian.com
VOYA
Limited access to articles and features of this young adult review journal .
www.voya.com
Young Adult Books Central
Information and review site for YA books.
www.yabookscentral.com

Sample Collection Development Policies

Acqweb's Directory of Collection Development Policies on the Web
A list of links to the collection development policies of public, school and other types of libraries.
http://www.acqweb.org/cd_policy.html
Selection Criteria for School Library Media Center Collections
Developed by Baltimore County for its school library collections and useful for all libraries as a sample policy.
www.bcps.org/offices/lis/office/admin/selection.html

Programming

Booktalks

Booktalking Ideas
Includes suggestions for booktalks for a dozen YA novels.
www.albany.edu/~dj2930/yabooktalking.html
Nancy Keane’s Booktalks—Quick and Simple
Find 1,000 booktalks for books with interest levels ranging from kindergarten to adult. Lots of ideas and suggestions for successful bbooktalking.
www.nancykeane.com/booktalks
TeensPoint.org
Booktalks for recent middle school titles with links to book reviews and other book lists.
www.teenspoint.org/reading_matters/booktalks.asp

Crafts

DLTK's Crafts for Kids
Variety of craft projects and printable templates for children.
www.dltk-kids.com
Enchanted Learning.com
Craft projects for preschool and elementary school children using household materials.
www.enchantedlearning.com
Family Fun: Crafts
Selected arts and crafts ideas from Family Fun magazine.
http://familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts
Gayle's Preschool Rainbow
Theme-based activity ideas.
www.preschoolrainbow.org
Idea Box
Crafts, games, music, and recipes.
www.theideabox.com
Kaboose
Craft recipes, seasonal and holiday crafts, and projects for scouts, teens, and classrooms.
http://kidsdomain.com/craft

Music

Kididdles
A searchable database of almost 2,000 song lyrics.
www.kididdles.com
Mama Lisa's World
Find children's songs and rhymes from countries around the world.
www.mamalisa.com/world
Sing Along Midis and Lyrics
From the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, this site offers song lyrics, which can be played online.
www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/musicchild.htm

Mystery Programs

Tailor Made Mysteries: Teen Parties
Various mystery kits for sale.
www.tailormademysteries.com/tmm/teenp.htm

Storytimes

Activity Idea Place
Over 3400 activity ideas for young children, thematically organized.
www.123child.com/
Alphabet Soup
Contains thematic units, holiday units, games and activities for kids; teacher and parent resources; and crafts
www.alphabet-soup.net/
Babies' Lap Time
Resources for librarians creating programs for six-24 month-olds.
www.itg.uiuc.edu/people/mcdowell/laptime
BayNews--Storytime Ideas
Developed by a California librarian, this site offers about 35 storytime themes.
www.bayviews.org/storytime.html
Fingerplays for Young Children
Includes articles about the benefits of fingerplays as well as 20 fingerplays.
www.songsforteaching.com/fingerplays.htm
Fingerplays Index Page
Links to the words and directions for many fingerplays with links to articles about using fingerplays with young children.
http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/fingerplayindex.htm
Fingerplays Plus
A collection of fingerplays with a variety of concepts and movements. Also includes some suggestions for related activities.
www.nncc.org/Literacy/fingplus.html
Flannel Board Stories & Instructions, Songs, and Rhymes for Children
Tips for making flannel board pieces and suggestions for flannel board stories.
www.fastq.com/~jbpratt/education/mypages/flannelstories.html
Folkmanis Puppets
A vendor offering a wide selection of quality puppets.
www.folkmanis.com
Games Kids Play
Find instructions and rules to kids' games as well as words to various traditional rhymes.
www.gameskidsplay.net
It's Storytime!
This storytime theme page offers several pre-school story programs. Programs include suggestions for books, finger plays, flannelboards, poetry, and more.
www.geocities.com/mystorytime
Let's Create a Flannelboard
Online handbook for making a flannelboard.
http://members.aol.com/Ivinsart/handbook.html
The Mother Goose Pages: Nursery Rhymes
Rhymes grouped by theme along with links to other resources.
www-personal.umich.edu/~pfa/dreamhouse/nursery/rhymes.html
The Perpetual Preschool
Craft and activity ideas for holidays and seasonal themes.
www.perpetualpreschool.com
Perry Public Library's Babytime Rhymes
Games, rhymes, songs and lullabies for babies 0-14 months old.
www.perrypubliclibrary.org/Kids/babytime%20rhymes.htm
Picture Books Listed By Theme
Part of Gayle's Preschool Rainbow, this page lists themes with links to recommended books with advice about choosing a good picture book.
www.preschoolrainbow.org/book-themes.htm
Preschool Library
Part of a website called StoryPlace, this page offers many ideas for storytime themes. Each theme includes a booklist as well as a craft idea.
www.storyplace.org/preschool/preschool.asp
Puppet World
Puppets by Fred Reidy. Library fundraisers available.
http://puppetworld.net
Tell Me a Story: Bilingual Programs for Children and Families
Programs for toddlers, preschoolers, and families in Spanish and English.
www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/pubs/bilingual

Young Adult Programming

EZ Library Programs
Some ideas from the Mid Hudson Library System.
http://support.midhudson.org/ezprogram/ezprogram.htm
See YA Around
Developed by a Young Adult librarian, this site offers program ideas, bibliographies, handouts for teens, and suggestions about YA spaces.
www.geocities.com/cplrmh
Teen Programs
Mid-Hudson Public Library's list of links to various teen program sites, including topics such as library sleepovers, scavenger hunts and teen advisory boards.
http://midhudson.org/program/ideas/teen_programs.htm

New Hampshire State Library Resources

Professional Collection
The NHSL houses a library and information services collection that contains many materials of interest to librarians serving children and young adults. Some of these titles deal primarily with theory, while others offer practical ideas and programs. Check the NH State Library Catalog to find a title on a topic of interest to you. All of these resources are available through interlibrary loan.
www.catalognhsl.nh.gov/#focus
Family Resource Connection
This special service of the NHSL provides information about child development, education, child care, disabilities and health issues related to young children. The Family Resource Connection offers a lending library of books, videos, journal articles and other child-related materials. All materials are available through interlibrary loan.
www.nh.gov/nhsl/frc
NHSL Best of the Internet for Children
Websites for children and teens that cover Homework Help, Reading, Science and Math and other subjects.
http://pierce.state.nh.us/internet/children.asp

New Hampshire Programs

The Flume: NH Teen Readers' Choice
The list of 13 titles nominated by New Hampshire students in grades 9-12.
http://www.nashualibrary.org/YALS/Flume.htm
Great Stone Face Book Award
Information about the award, order forms for rubber stamps, and bookmark templates.
www.chilisnh.org/gsf/gsfindex.html
Great Stone Face Book Award
The annotated list of nominated books geared to students in grades 4-6.
www.dover.lib.nh.us/Childrens'Room/childrenpages/GSF.htm
Isinglass Award
Booklist selected by New Hampshire students in grades 7 & 8.
www.metrocast.net/~blibrary/teenindex.htm
Ladybug Picture Book Award
Sponsored by the Center for the Book at the New Hampshire State Library, this award is for a picture book chosen by children in preschool through grade 3.
www.nh.gov/nhsl/bookcenter/programs/ladybug.html

Continuing Education

Conferences and Events
See the Library Education & Training Calendar
Library Education in New Hampshire
A list of educational opportunities available through the New Hampshire State Library as well as other agencies.
www.nh.gov/nhsl/services/librarians/education.html

Internet Issues

Children's Internet Protection Act
An information page by NHSL that includes the text of the act in PDF format, updates on legislative challenges and the NHLA position.
www.nh.gov/nhsl/lds/childrens_internet.html
Child Safety on the Information Highway
A document for parents from the Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
www.safekids.com/child_safety.htm
Librarian's Guide to Great Websites for Kids
An ALA publication geared to parents about internet safety, family rules, and netiquette.
www.ala.org/ala/alsc/greatwebsites/greatsitesbrochure.pdf
Innovative Internet Applications in Libraries
Explore the different ways that libraries use the Internet. Of special interest are the following sections:
Ages and Stages; Book and Reading Lists; and Tutorials and Guides.
www.wiltonlibrary.org/innovate.html
SafeTeens
Internet issues related to teens including safety, blogging tips, and acronyms parents should know.
www.safeteens.com/

Grants

Specific Grants

ALSC/Book Wholesalers Reading Program Grant
Available to ALSC members who must plan and present an outline for a theme-based summer reading program in a public library.
www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/profawards/bookwholesalers/bookwholesalers.htm/ Book_Wholesalers_Reading_Program_Grant/Book_Wholesalers_Reading_Program_Grant.htm
Books for Children
Sponsored by the Libri Foundation, this grant offers new hardcover children's books to small, rural libraries.
www.librifoundation.org
Children's Literacy Foundation
This grant targets libraries in towns of fewer than 5,000 people located in New Hampshire and Vermont.
www.clifonline.org
Ezra Jack Keats Minigrants
Minigrants of $500 to school and public libraries for programs that encourage literacy and creativity in children. Deadline for submission of applications is September 15 of each year.
www.ezra-jack-keats.org/programs/minigrant.html
Lois Lenski Covey Foundation
This foundation awards grants for the purchase of children's books to public libraries, school libraries, and non-profit agencies serving disadvantaged populations.
www.loislenskicovey.org

 

General Sources for Grants

New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
A collection of over 1,200 funds created by donors for individualized charitable purposes.
www.nhcf.org
Foundation Center
A general resource for learning about grant opportunities and grant-writing.
http://fdncenter.org
School Grants
Helps educators locate and apply for grants.
http://schoolgrants.org/welcome.htm

Grant Writing

Advice and Information on Grant Seeking and Proposal Writing
Practical tips on planning and researching grant ideas.
http://literacy.kent.edu/Oasis/grants/first.html
Library Spot—Grants
Links to many grant topics, including grant writing resources.
www.libraryspot.com/libshelf/grants.htm

Professional Organizations

Professional Organizations for Youth Librarians - Many organizations offer librarians the opportunity to keep in touch with others in the profession. Check the web sites of the following organizations to find out about important events and get information about many library-related topics.

The American Library Association
www.ala.org/ala
American Association of School Librarians (AASL)
www.ala.org/aasl
Association of Library Service to Children (ALSC)
www.ala.org/ala/alsc/alsc.htm
Young Adult Library Services to Associations (YALSA)
www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/yalsa.htm
New England Library Association (NELA)
www.nelib.org
New Hampshire Library Association
http://www.nhlibrarians.org
Children's Librarians of New Hampshire (CHILIS)
www.chilisnh.org
Young Adult Librarians (YALS)
http://www.nashualibrary.org/YALS/index.htm
New Hampshire Educational Media Association (NHEMA)
www.nhema.net

Electronic Discussion Lists

CHILIS-L
Listserv for children's librarians in New Hampshire
http://maillist2.nh.gov/mailman/listinfo/chilis-l
NHAIS-L
A general list for New Hampshire librarians
http://maillist2.nh.gov/mailman/listinfo/nhais-l
PUBYAC
A great source for program ideas, reference stumpers, and solutions to library problems.
www.pubyac.org/

Sample Library Policies

Sample Library Policies for the Small Public Library
A list of policies including patron responsibilities and conduct, Internet use, materials selection/collection development.
http://www.owlsweb.info/L4L/policies/sample.asp
Sample Library Policy
From the Connecticut State Library, policies on various topics such as Code of Conduct, Internet Use, Children's Programming and Unattended Children. Also includes sample policies from other states as well as PLA's compilation.
http://http://ct.webjunction.org/do/DisplayContent?id=7050
Unattended Children Policy
From the Morton Grove (IL) Public Library.
www.webrary.org/inside/polunattend.html
Massachusetts Regional Library Systems Policy Collection
A compilation of sample policies in Massachusetts public libraries, including policies governing Internet use and Unattended children.
www.cmrls.org/policies

Library Web Pages

Youth Pages

Allen County Public Library: Children's Services
www.acpl.lib.in.us/children
Canton Public Library Youth Page
www.cantonpl.org/youth
Keene Public Library Youth Department
www.ci.keene.nh.us/library/youth/youthindex.htm
Kidspace @ The Internet Public Library
used to be the Internet Public Library Youth Division
www.ipl.org/div/kidspace
Multnomah County Library Kids Page
www.multcolib.org/kids

Young Adult

Allen County Public Library Teen Page
http://acplteens.wordpress.com/
Ms.Keane's Virtual Library: Rundlett Middle School
www.concord.k12.nh.us/rms
The Teen Place: Canton Public Library
www.cantonpl.org/ya
TeenSpace@ The Internet Public Library
used to be the Internet Public Library Teen Division
www.ipl.org/div/teen
Virtual YA Index: Public Libraries with Young Adult Web Pages
http://yahelp.suffolk.lib.ny.us/virtual.html

Literacy

The Clearinghouse on Reading's Literacy Education Resources: Early Childhood to High School
Links to available online resources regarding literacy education from early childhood to high school level.
http://eric.indiana.edu
Family Literacy Foundation
Check the Read Aloud Resources section of this site for information about reading to young children.
www.read2kids.org
National Center for Family Literacy
A non-profit organization providing literacy information and support for family literacy services.
www.famlit.org
PLA & ALSC’s Preschool Literacy Project
Featuring the project Every Child Ready to Read@ Your Library.
http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/ECRR/ECRRHomePage.htm
Reading Rockets
Information about reading issues with a link to a calendar of literacy events nationwide.
www.readingrockets.org

Child Development

BrainNet
Information about early brain development research geared to parents and caregivers.
www.brainnet.org
Parents' Action for Children
A foundation dedicated to raising awareness about early childhood development and school readiness (formerly the I am Your Child Foundation).
www.iamyourchild.org
Zero to Three
Links to information on a variety of early childhood issues from adoption to brain development to television.
www.zerotothree.org

Home Schooling

A to Z Home's Cool Homeschooling
Curriculum information, timely topics, support networks, and more.
www.gomilpitas.com/homeschooling
Home Education Magazine
Online articles and links to other resources.
www.home-ed-magazine.com
Homeschool World
Home of Practical Homeschooling Magazine with links to topical information.
www.home-school.com
Homework Spot Homeschooling
Links to national homeschooling organizations, online classes, homework help and more.
www.homeworkspot.com/parent/homeschooling.htm
Jon's Homeschool Resource Page
A wide variety of resources.
www.midnightbeach.com/hs
New Hampshire Homeschooling Resources
Links to resources such as field trips, meetings, magazines and other online sources for NH homeschoolers.
http://nhhr.dimentech.com

NH School Media

American Association of School Librarians
ALA’s division for school librarians with links to school media topics.
www.ala.org/ala/aasl/aaslindex.htm
Big Six
A popular approach to teaching information and technology skills.
www.big6.com
Information Power
AASL’s outline for developing information literacy standards for student learning.
www.ala.org/aaslTemplate.cfm?Section=Information_Power&Template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=19937
Media Specialist Certification Courses
Courses offered by Plymouth State University toward library media certification.
www.plymouth.edu/graded/educator/library.html
NH Educational Media Association
Website geared to NH library media specialists and paraprofessionals with link to listserv.
www.nhema.net
NH Library Media Certification
Relevant information from the NH Department of Education on the alternative methods of certification as well as the specific competencies required of media specialists.
www.ed.state.nh.us/education/beEd.htm
www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/ed500.html Look for 507.21 Library Media Specialist
 
 
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