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| 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. |
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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
- Weed of the Month
- This commercial site continues the monthly weeding suggestions offered by the discontinued Sunlink Weed of the Month program.
http://www.heinemannlibrary.com/topic/weed
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 Children's Notable Lists
- Links to notable children's books, recordings and videos.
www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/childrensnotable/index.cfm
- BookHive
- Many booklists and reviews of new titles from the Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County.
www.bookhive.org
- 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
- 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
- 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.
http://fairrosa.wordpress.com/
- Fifty Multicultural Books Every Child Should Know
- Compiled by editors of the Cooperative Children's Book Center at the University of Wisconsin.
www.education.wisc.edu/ccbc/books/detailListBooks.asp?idBookLists=42
- Graphic Novels
- Links to comic book topics such as collection development issues and recommended titles.
http://library.buffalo.edu/libraries/asl/guides/graphicnovels/
- Guys Read
- Jon Scieszka's Favorite Books for Guys.
www.guysread.com
- KidsReads.com
- Geared to kids, a site with lots of reviews and spotlights on new books.
www.kidsreads.com/index.asp
- No Flying No Tights
- Developed by librarian Robin Brenner, this site reviews graphic novels for children, teens, and adults.
www.noflyingnotights.com
- 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
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Online Review Sources
- Booklist
- Includes selected reviews of this ALA publication.
www.ala.org/booklist
- Children's Bookwatch
- Reviews of current titles from Midwest Book Review.
www.midwestbookreview.com/cbw
- Commonsense Media
- Geared toward helping families choose books, music and movies.
www.commonsensemedia.org
- 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
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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
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Programming
Booktalks
- 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
- Teens.LibraryPoint
- Booktalks for recent middle school titles with links to book reviews and other book lists.
http://teens.librarypoint.org/
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 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
- 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
- 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.
http://www.nhlibrarians.org/chilis/Great_Stone_Face/Great_Stone_Face.htm
- 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
- Great Websites for Kids
- Links to good websites for kids along with a guide to selecting a good website .
www.ala.org/greatsites
- SafeTeens
- Internet issues related to teens including safety, blogging tips, and acronyms parents should know.
www.safeteens.com/
Grants
Specific Grants
- 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/mgrps/divs/alsc/index.cfm
- 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.nhlibrarians.org/chilis/
- 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
- 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/kids/index.html
- 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/index.html%20
- TeenSpace@ The Internet Public Library
- used to be the Internet Public Library Teen Division
www.ipl.org/div/teen`
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://reading.indiana.edu/www/index.html
- Family Reading Partnership
- Resources for adults to help children to connect with books.
www.familyreading.org/m-ideas.htm
- Hennepin County Library--Birth to Six--Early Literacy
- Tips for teaching the six early literacy skills as well as booklists, fingerplays, and reading tips in 16 languages.
www.hclib.org/BirthTo6/EarlyLit.cfm
- National Center for Family Literacy
- A non-profit organization providing literacy information and support for family literacy services.
www.famlit.org
- PLA & ALSC’s Every Child Ready to Read @ Your Library
- A research-based early literacy project targeting parents of young children.
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/ecrr/index.cfm
- 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/aasl
- Big Six
- A popular approach to teaching information and technology skills.
www.big6.com
- 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/state_agencies/ed500.html Look for 507.21 Library Media Specialist
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