Category: Lampman Award

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.

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Alec Chunn
Tualatin Public Library
CSD Secretary

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Nominations Needed

11/17/2021

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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 .

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

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Lampman Award 2021

8/12/2021

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Congratulation to Tehlor Kay Mejia, our 2021 Evelyn Sibley Lampman Award recipient for her significant contribution to Oregon in the field of children’s literature from the Children’s Services Division of the Oregon Library Association (OLA). The Evelyn Sibley Lampman Award is presented annually by the Children's Services Division and is given in memory of Evelyn Sibley Lampman (1907-1980), noted Oregon teacher, journalist, and author of children’s books.

Southern Oregon resident Tehlor Kay Mejia is an author of YA and middle grade fiction featuring queer, Latinx characters. For more information about Tehlor, check out our Lampman Award webpage.

Thank you to Jane Corry, Holly Campbell-Polivka and the entire Lampman Award Committee for their work!

We are looking for committee members for the 2022 Lampman Award. If you would like to participate, please contact csdwebeditor@olaweb.org.

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Tara Morissette
CSD Communications/Web Editor
Library Assistant, Oregon City Public Library

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