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Just a quick reminder that the deadline for the first round of CSD scholarships to the OLA conference is this Thursday, Feb. 29. If we don't award all the scholarships in the first round, we'll open the application again, but apply now for the best chance of getting a scholarship. The Children's Services Division (CSD) of the Oregon Library Association (OLA) is offering scholarships of up to $1,000 for members of CSD to attend the 2024 OLA Conference in Salem, OR. Funds are intended to cover the cost of registration, hotel lodging for Tuesday night (if attending a pre-conference) and Wednesday and Thursday night for regular conference attendance, travel, and meals. Applicants: -must be a current member of the Children's Services Division of OLA or become a member -can receive one CSD scholarship per year (September-August) Scholarship recipients: -agree to share information with other CSD members in a CSD Board-approved manner such as those outlined below. -complete a short survey upon completion of the conference -are required to pay any extra costs of family members or friends who accompany them to the event -must provide receipts for reimbursement of travel and meal expenses In awarding scholarships, preference is given to: 1. Applicants from diverse cultural/ethnic backgrounds and/or historically marginalized groups, 2. Applicants employed at institutions or in positions serving under-represented groups, 3. Applicants who have not previously been awarded a CSD scholarship, and/or, 4. Applicants employed at small or rural institutions with limited funding. By accepting a scholarship, the recipient agrees to share what they learned with CSD membership in a mutually agreed upon time frame and manner such as presenting at a workshop or conference; writing an article for the OLA Quarterly, Hotline, or CSD blog; coordinating a Mock workshop; becoming a member of the CSD board or other professional development method. The first deadline is February 29, 2024 for notification of award by March 12. Apply now: https://ola.memberclicks.net/csd-2024-ola-conference-scholarship-app If you have questions or comments, please feel free to contact: Jackie Partch, CSD Scholarship Chair - [email protected] Monica Hoffman, CSD Chair - [email protected]
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Join us for our CSD Spring Workshop: Inclusive Early Literacy We are excited to announce that Melissa Pebly, EdD Assistant Professor of Practice, Portland State University, College of Education will be our workshop facilitator. Her workshop is on Friday, March 22nd from 1:00-3:00PM on Zoom. The workshop will help attendees become familiar with: how storytime can impact educational outcomes for children with disabilities and diverse learning needs, the principles of Universal Design for Learning, initial strategies to support children with disabilities in storytime, and more. Pre and Post-Session Readings/Websites from Melissa Pebly: 1) Please watch this short video on Universal Design for Learning 2) Some reading to get you ready for our work together: Universal Design for Learning - Theory and Practice Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82122450182 Meeting ID: 821 2245 0182 
 AuthorEmily West Many thanks to the Youth Librarians (at heart or in practice) who got together Wednesday to do a thing that brings us joy---talk about great books for kids! Enjoy this list of favorites. Some of the suggestions are great for storytime, some for one-on-one with a youngster, and others are for when you want to curl up in a comfy chair with a warm beverage and just enjoy a great book written for children.
 AuthorJaime Thorenson CSD would like to recognize and offer many thanks to the people who generously donated books for our Spring Book Auction. With your help, we will have a successful fundraiser!  AuthorJaime Thoreson We know you love the new Oregon Library Presenters Directory because it puts so much information at your ready disposal, but do you also miss the personal touch that the old Performer’s Showcase offered? Have we got a deal for you! Be sure to drop by the first ever Presenter & Performer Fair at the Oregon Library Association Conference, Wednesday, April 24, 1:30-4:30 pm. There's no charge - just mark that you're interested when you register for the conference! Meet some of the great talent featured on the Oregon Library Presenters Directory and the Oregon Culture Keepers Roster. This isn't a performance time, but rather a chance to connect with possible people to book at your library. The fair features programs for different audience ages and types of programs, from crafts to magic, music to lectures.  AuthorSusan Cackler Who doesn't love fries? Children will love making this funny Valentine's craft. Ask children to cut out the heart template, fries, and tag. This craft is great for fine motor skill development and teaches them about folding paper on dotted lines. Ask them to count how many fries they created. Help them to read the tag along with you. They can give this special Valentine to someone they care about. Feel free to stretch this craft a bit more by helping them write the name of the person whom they will give it on the pink paper.
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