Youth Services
The State Library of Ohio does not offer direct services to children. However, we do strive to address the concerns of children's and young adult librarians. For questions, additional information or for assistance please contact: Ruth Metcalf, (614) 644–6910, (800) 686–1532, rmetcalf@sloma.state.oh.us
ReportsFor information on the study and 2007 report prepared for the State Library of Ohio by Kent State University School of Library and Information Science entitled “Assessing the Training and Professional Development Needs of Ohio Public Library Staff Serving Youth” go to: www.library.ohio.gov/services/report2007.html.
Programs
Among the State Library of Ohio's major projects for children is the coordination of the Statewide Summer Reading Program, which involves approximately 60,000 children annually through local libraries. Library Programs and Development consultants are available to answer questions on implementation of the Summer Reading Program. Workshops and other training are also provided.
A manual is provided through the Collaborative Summer Library
Program which includes lists of books for parents and children to
provide guidance in selection of good books to read. The theme
for 2008 is CATCH THE READING BUG @ YOUR LIBRARY.
To view information about our theme go to: http://www.cslpreads.org/.
The State Library of Ohio and the Ohio Library Council have teamed up to make sure that all of our children are Ready To Read. Check out our web page with links to vital information for this early literacy effort!
Ohio Reading Program
Themes – 2008 –CATCH THE READING BUG @ YOUR LIBRARY
The 2008 Ohio Reading Program, CATCH THE READING BUG@ YOUR LIBRARY revolves around sleuthing and mystery and will provide libraries with the opportunity to explore the entire scope of imagination and books.
2008 – Young Adult Program – Metamorphosis @ Your Library.
Collaborative Summer Library Program
Ideas and resources for this year's cooperative program with 44
other states. Includes links to artwork and reading program products.
FamilyPlace
Consists of a network of children's librarians nationwide who
believe that literacy begins at birth, and that libraries can
help build healthy communities by nourishing healthy families.
Family Place libraries in Ohio include:
Cleveland Public Library
Public Library of Steubenville
Twinsburg Public Library
Helping Books Helping Families
Book discussion program that can be used as a basis for parents
and children to talk together about often difficult and challenging issues.
Mother Goose Asks Why
Family science program offers adults an exciting and practical
approach to stimulate a young child's enthusiasm for science.
You Can Count On Mother Goose
Family program offers adults an enjoyable method to use everyday
experiences to make math come to life.
Children's Literature
Award Winning Children's Books Searchable Database
Features lists of award winning children's books, as well as a
searchable database.
Bilingual Books for Kids
Offers a wonderful resource for purchase of bi–lingual children's materials.
Children's Authors & Illustrators Web Pages
Part of the Fairrosa Cyber Library on Children's Literature, this
site offers links to author and illustrator web sites.
The Children's Literature Web Guide
Canadian site includes links for children's literature awards,
"Best Books", and children's authors and illustrators.
Recommended Reading for Children and their Families
Links to reading lists that identify high–quality titles and
serve different audiences and purposes.
Family Literacy
Family Literacy
State Library of Ohio's extensive listing of family literacy resources.
Intellectual Freedom
Intellectual Freedom for Young People
ALA site, specific to youth, that outlines issues and offers link
to sites on intellectual freedom for young people.
Ohio Library Council Statement on Intellectual Freedom
Statement from the Ohio Library Council on Intellectual Freedom.
Legislation &Advocacy
Children's Internet Protection Act Overview
Overview of CIPA with tips on dealing with issues related to it
as well as a FAQ on the legislation and links to other resources.
From the American Library Association.
Kids Who Read Succeed
Article which outlines why kids need to read from an early
age.
Resolution from American Library Association on USPatriot Act
Resolution from ALA opposing the US Patriot Act.
Local Organizations
Children's Coordinators
A listing of Ohio Children's/Youth Services Coordinators (pdf).
Ohioana Library Association
Encourages and promotes the creative accomplishments of Ohioans
and maintains a permanent collection of books and music by
Ohioans and about Ohio. Includes an extensive collection of
children's literature by Ohio authors.
Ohio Library Council Children's Services Division
Ohio Library Council Young Adult Services Division
Overview of the divisions with information on objectives of the group and contact information.
National Organizations
Association for Library Service to Children
Offers wonderful resources to support the profession of
children's librarianship.
ALSC’s @ your library® initiative provides promotion tips, sample press materials, downloadable art, and other tools to help local libraries reach out to kids, their parents and caregivers. The goal of this program is that all school age children will use their public library! Parents will know that taking their kids to the library is one of the best and most important things they can do for their children.
Young Adult Library Services Division
This organization's mission is to advocate, promote and
strengthen service to young adults as part of the continuum of
total library service.
Young Adult Literature
Best Books for Young Adults – 2008
Booklist of titles published in previous current and previous years for YA's.
Connecting Young Adults and Libraries
Information about books and authors, lists of book awards, links
to subject bibliographies and everything related to children's
and young adult literature.
Outstanding Books for the College Bound
Comprehensive subject listing of titles for college bound young adults.
Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers
List is for young adults (ages 12–18) who, for whatever reason,
do not like to read.
Books
Youth Services – General
Bare Bones Children's Services.
Steele, Anitra. American Library Association: Chicago, c.2001
ISBN 0–8389–0791–1.
Companion to the popular Bare Bones Young Adult
Services, this handy new reference offers practical insights
on the basics of library services for children.
Bare Bones Young Adult Services.
Villaincourt, Renee J. American Library Association: Chicago, c.2000 ISBN: 0–8389–3497–8.
Tips for public library generalists.
Elementary School Library Collection
22nd ed., CD-ROM Supplement, 2001
Homa, Linda L.
Brodart Co., 2001.
A core collection for both elementary schools and public libraries serving children. Includes over 1300 titles from both the 22nd edition of the Elementary School Library Collection and the 1999 publishing season.
Excellence in Library Services to Young Adults
Chelton, Mary K & YALSA. , 3rd Edition, American Library
Association: Chicago, c.2000. ISBN: 0–8389–0786–5.
A selection of the nation's top young adult programs.
Fundamentals of Collection Development and Management.
Johnson, Peggy. Chicago: American Library Association, 2004. ISBN
0–8389–0853–5.
This comprehensive guide is organized to enable students,
instructors and practitioners to understand the concepts of
collection development and how they apply to libraries of all types.
Books on Intellectual Freedom
Hit List for Children 2: Frequently Challenged Books.
Becker, Beverley C., and Susan M. Stan. Chicago: American Library
Association, 2002. ISBN 0–8389–0830–6.
Features more that three dozen "hot button" books for children.
Up–to–date reference on why and how specific books are being
challenged, and where to turn for support.
Hit List for Young Adults 2: Frequently Challenged Books.
Lesesne, Terri S., and Rosemary Chance.
Chicago: American Library Association, 2002. ISBN
0–8389–0835–7.
Features 20 "hot button" books including 11 new titles.
Intellectual Freedom Manual.
7th ed. Chicago: American
Library Association, 2002. ISBN 0-8389-3561-3.
Updated new edition serves as a must–have guide for developing policy.
Libraries, Access, and Intellectual Freedom.
Jones, Barbara M. Chicago: American Library Association, 1999.
ISBN 0–8389–0761–X.
Thanks to their role as guardians of information, librarians are
tasked with ensuring the benefits of intellectual freedom.