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CSD Open Positions

6/28/2022

Mock Workshop Chair:
Plan and provide a Mock Workshop based on one of the ALA Youth Media Awards (YMA) aimed at ages birth-14, including subcommittee recruitment, book selection, activity planning, event promotion and registration, and event debrief. Time commitment varies - particularly based on the length of the material being considered - but administrative work is approximately 20-30 hours over the year, plus the workshop. Professional skills used/gained:
● material assessment/analysis
● project management
● organization
● communication and networking
● event coordination
● committee coordination

You have an awesome Children’s Services Division team to support you and give guidance.

Here is the link to the Full job description.

Mock Workshop Committee Members:
Assist the chair plan and provide a mock workshop to the Oregon Library community.

Please contact us at csdwebeditor@olaweb.org if you have any questions or would like to volunteer as Mock Chair, Co-Chair, or Mock Committee member.

Author

Tara Morissette
Library Assistant, Tigard Public Library
CSD Incoming Co-Chair

Adaptive StoryWalks

6/27/2022

The State Library of Michigan collaborated with their Talking Book Library and 32 public libraries to offer braille-enhanced Storywalks in their state.

There are a few resources attached here, You can see a quick video of their process and here’s an ALSC blog post about their PLA presentation.

Greta Bergquist via Kids-Lib

Author

Tara Morissette
Library Assistant, Tigard Public Library
CSD Co-Chair Elect

Spring Workshop Recap

4/25/2022

On April 16, 2022, library workers from the Portland metro and beyond gathered for the Children’s Services Division’s first in-person event in over two years: the Spring Workshop. Read on for a few highlights.

Lampman chair Holly Campbell-Polivka and co-presenters drew inspiration from Camper and Kenard Pak’s Ten Ways to Hear Snow to showcase the accomplishments of the award recipient. We heard the “swish-flip-flip” of librarianship, the “shhhhhh-ta-ta-ta-ta-t-t-t-t” of seed artistry, and more. In her acceptance speech, Camper reminded us that librarians have tremendous power through their institutions to fight against racism, sexism, and other forms of prejudice. Her call to action: “Keep doing what you’re doing. It connects even if you don’t know that.” (You can read more about Cathy Camper’s incredible legacy over on the 2022 Lampman Award page.)

Through self-reflection and hands-on learning, Megan Barella—a parenting coach—encouraged us to see play’s “promise to restore human relationships and connections.” Considering the pandemic’s effect on youth social-emotional development, play can help prevent and transform “flipped lids.” Libraries can help encourage play by loaning toys, creating calming corners, and even facilitating spontaneous dance parties. Barella suggested libraries share the load among staff by assigning someone to be in charge of fun each week.

How are you currently using play in the library?
What are the challenges to using play right now?
What are your goals and ideas for play?

Thanks to all who joined us—and braved the weather! Want to get involved in putting on events like these? Apply for one of CSD’s open positions.

Author

Alec Chunn
Tualatin Public Library
CSD Secretary

Open Positions 2022-23

3/20/2022

Are you interested in impacting children’s library services and programming? Are you passionate about serving children? Do you know someone who is? Please consider nominating yourself or someone else for the OLA, Children’s Services Division Board. Work with your peers to make children's libraries a better place. You learn new things along the way. Fill out the form below to indicate your interest.

Position Openings

Incoming CSD Chair: The primary responsibilities of the Incoming Chair are to advocate for CSD members as a member of the OLA Annual Conference Program Committee; to coordinate CSD’s annual fundraising activity (typically held concurrently with the Spring CSD Member Workshop); and to support and learn from the current Chair and Past Chair. This is a three year commitment. Click here for the full job description. This position will start in September 2022.

Communications Chair: The primary responsibilities of the Communications Chair are to implement CSD member communications and event promotions. The CSD communications chair works closely with the CSD event facilitators to schedule communications and promotions that will maximize attendance. Click here for the full job description. This position can start immediately or September 2022.

Mock Workshop Chair: Plan and provide a mock workshop in December 2022 or January 2023 based on one of the ALA Youth Awards. Click here for a detailed job description. This position would start immediately.

Committee Member: Committee members help various Chairs execute duties. If you would like to contribute, but do not want as much responsibility, this is the position for you. This is also a way to get to know the Children's Services Division and see if you would like to contribute in a larger way at a later date.

Author

Tara Morissette
CSD Communications
Library Assistant, Tigard Public Library

Congratulations

3/19/2022

Congratulations to Cathy Camper our 2022 Lampman Award Recipient

Congratulations to Cathy Camper, our 2022 Evelyn Sibley Lampman Award recipient for her significant contribution to the children of Oregon as both a librarian and an author. For more information about Cathy Camper, please go to our Lampman Award 2022 page.

Join us to Celebrate!

Lampman Luncheon Tickets Here

The Lampman Award Luncheon returns for the first time in over two years. We will celebrate Cathy Camper! You can pay for a $10 catered lunch or you can bring your own lunch and attend for FREE. It will be held outside in the River shelter at Memorial Park in Wilsonville on April 16th at 12:00 pm. We will send an email to ticket holders with details about the location of the event in Memorial Park. Get your tickets here.

Questions? Contact our Lampman Chair.

Author

Tara Morissette
CSD Communications/Web Editor
Library Assistant, Tigard Public Library

Spring Workshop

3/16/2022

We are so excited to host our first in-person event in over two years. It will be held outside in a covered shelter at Memorial Park in Wilsonville on April 16th. Megan Barella will be our featured speaker and talk about the importance of play for children. We will also have time for attendants to share about outdoor programming at their libraries. We will send an email to ticket holders with details about the location of the event in Memorial Park. This event is FREE and is subsidized by the Children's Services Division.

April 16, 2022 In-Person

12:00 pm Lampman Luncheon
Cathy from ODE Summer Meals
Tribute to Cathy Camper
Catered Lunch by Jimmy John's
1:15 pm Spring Workshop
Speaker Megan Barella: The Importance of Play for Children
Programming Share
4:00 pm Close

For more information about the Spring Workshop, please go here. For more information about the Lampman Award and the Luncheon, please go here. To go directly to the website to order your tickets, go here.

Job Opportunity

2/3/2022

Job Opportunity: Hood River County Library District
Children's Services Assistant
Closing Date: Open until filled. First review begins Friday, February 4, 5pm.

Job description
The Hood River County Library District seeks applicants interested in developing meaningful community relationships and dynamic, ever-expanding outreach programs that identify and address the literacy needs of children and youth in Hood River County, with special emphasis on meeting the needs of Spanish-speaking families.

The Children's Services Assistant provides services directly to patrons of all ages at the public service desks at all three library branches and outside the library buildings in the community. The Children's Services Assistant provides programming for children and families, and promotes children’s services and programs in the community.
The individual in this position must enjoy working with people of all ages, especially children, have excellent customer service skills, and have the ability to learn to use integrated library system software. The successful candidate preferably will be fluent in English and Spanish. The position reports to the Library Director.
Application packets, together with the job description and job announcement, are available online at https://hoodriverlibrary.org/employment

Author

Tara Morissette
CSD Communications & Web Editor
Library Assistant, Tigard Public Library

OR Mock Caldecott Announces Winner

1/6/2022

The Children's Services Division of the Oregon Library Association is pleased to announce the winner for the 2022 Oregon Mock Caldecott Workshop:

Victo Ngai for "wishes."

The Mock Caldecott Workshop recognizes two honor books:

Mel Fell by Corey R. Tabor

Watercress by Andrea Wang, illustrated by Jason Chin

Many thanks to Stephanie Goodwin of the Jackson County Library and Molly Sloan of the Portland Jewish Academy for their work to coordinate and organize the Oregon Mock Caldecott. Thanks to all the library workers throughout Oregon who participated.

Author

Tara Morissette
CSD Communications/Web Editor
Library Assistant, Tigard Public Library

Mock Caldecott

11/26/2021

Oregon Mock Caldecott Committee announces short list for workshop

The Oregon Mock Caldecott committee is excited to announce the short list of books for the Mock Workshops on December 9th and January 6 from 3:00 to 4:30 pm. Please try to read as many as you can in order to vote on January 6th. Click on the button below to register for the workshop.

Here is the list of mock Caldecott nominations:

Wishes by Muon Thi Van and illustrated by Victo Ngai
Wonder Walkers by Micha Archer
Milo Imagines the World by Matt de la Pena and illustrated by Christian Robinson
The Rock From the Sky by Jon Klassen
Mel Fell by Corey Tabor
Dear Treefrog by Joyce Sidman and illustrated by Diana Sudyka
Is Was by Deborah Freedman
The People’s Painter by Cynthia Levinson and illustrated by Evan Turk
I’ll Meet You In Your Dreams by Jessica Young and illustrated by Rafael Lopez
Bear Island by Matthew Cordell
Nina by Traci Todd and illustrated by Christian Robinson
Outside, Inside by LeUyen Pham
Carpenter’s Helper by Sybil Rosen Illustrated by Camille Garoche
Watercress by Andrea Wang Illustrated by Jason Chin
Spin a Scarf of Sunshine by Dawn Casey Illustrated by Stila Lim

Click here to find them in a bibliocommons list.

For more information about the Oregon Mock Caldecott Workshop, check out our webpage.
Questions? Contact csdpastchair@olaweb.org.

Author

Tara Morissette
CSD Communications, Web Editor, and Co-Incoming Chair
Library Assistant, Tigard Public Library

Nominations Needed

11/17/2021

Do you know a person who has made a significant contribution to benefit the children of Oregon in the fields of literature and/or librarianship? Please consider nominating them for the Lampman Award!

The Evelyn Sibley Lampman Award is presented annually by the Children's Services Division of the Oregon Library Association. The award is given in memory of Evelyn Sibley Lampman (1907-1980), noted Oregon teacher, journalist, and author of children’s books.

Nomination eligibility requirements are as follows:

The person shall reside principally in Oregon.
The award shall be given for personal accomplishments to recognize the individual's contribution and shall not be conferred upon an individual representing the accomplishments of many.
Only living persons may be considered for the award.

Please include the following in the award submissions:

Nominee's name
Nominee's title, address, and phone (if known)
Description of the nominee's significant and lasting contributions over the years that have benefited the children of Oregon
Letters of support optional, but welcome and helpful

In the past, nominations were only accepted from OLA, CSD or Lampman committee members, and so not all nominations received were eligible. In an effort to be more inclusive, CSD members approved an amendment to the bylaws; nominations are now accepted from any Oregon resident.

Please email questions and nomination materials to csdlampmanchair@olaweb.org

Deadline for submission is Saturday, January 22, 2022.

For more information, click here .

Author

Holly Campbell-Polivka
2022 Lampman Chair
Youth Services Librarian
Tigard Public Library
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

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