Reading Program
Frequently Asked Questions
- 1. What is the theme for 2006?
- "Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales!"
- This is the third year that the State Library of Ohio has been a member of The Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP), a multi–state collaborative. Here is a listing of the thirty-two states involved in CSLP.
- 2. What is the theme for 2007?
- The theme revolves around mysteries, thrillers and puzzlers.
The younger age slogan is "Get a Clue @ Your Library". The artist is Mark Teague.
The young adult slogan is "You Never Know @ Your Library". The artist is Brett Helquist. - 3. What organizations are providing incentives for 2006?
- Upstart is providing a large variety of materials from which to choose, including the customary posters, bags, reading records, bookmarks, and buttons. A colorful flier featuring all items available to order will be included with the program manual. Incentives are provided by the 32 state consortium through Upstart. Ordering information and pictures are available at http://www.cslpreads.org
- 4. Where else may I order incentives for 2006?
- For more incentives, contact companies like Kidstamps, Demco, Rivershore Reading Store and Oriental Trading
- 5. What is the deadline for ordering materials from Upstart and how do I get an order form?
- Order forms for materials from Upstart are included with the program manual.
- If orders for items are received by Upstart by November 21, 2005, they will be shipped by March 1, 2006.
- Orders received by January 1, 2006 will be shipped by April 1, 2006.
- Orders received after January 1, 2005 will be shipped in the order they are received, after orders placed by dates above have been shipped.
- Orders can be placed by phone (1–800–448–4887), fax (1–800–448–5828), (or by mail (Upstart, W5527 State Road 106, P.O. Box 800, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin 53538–0800).
- 6. Is there a supplemental online manual?
- No.
- 7. Is the artwork available online?
- The base artwork designed by David Shannon and Russell Walks is available only on the CD that came with your manual.
- 8. May I use the artwork to make t–shirts or other products to sell to patrons?
- No. The artwork is copyrighted and is the property of Upstart for use only with the 2006 Ohio Reading Program theme. Questions on the use of artwork should be directed to Ruth Metcalf at 1–800–686–1532, rmetcalf@sloma.state.oh.us.
- 9. I did not receive a printed manual because our library moved. How can I obtain a copy?
- Due to budget cuts, the State Library will not have extra copies available to mail out. We are mailing all manuals to the main library address for distribution within each library system. To update your address or if you did not receive your copy, contact Ruth Metcalf at 1–800–686–1532 or (614) 644–6910, rmetcalf@sloma.state.oh.us.
- 10. I received my printed manual but need another copy. How do I obtain one?
- Due to budget cuts, the State Library will not have extra copies of the printed manual. If you received your copies, you are encouraged to duplicate and share within your library system.
