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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="color:#303030;background:white">Libraries Ready to Code - GRANT<br>
</span></i></b><span style="color:black">Libraries Ready to Code is an initiative of the American Library Association, sponsored by Google, which aims to ensure libraries have the resources, capacity, and inspiration to embrace activities that promote computational
thinking (CT) and computer science (CS) among our nation’s youth.<br>
ALA is accepting grant proposals of up to $25,000 to join a cohort of libraries that will 1) implement CT or CS programming for and with youth via their library; and 2) collaboratively develop a Ready to Code toolkit with the goal of enabling any library, regardless
of geography, expertise, or affluence to deliver programming that promotes computer science and computational thinking among youth.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Applications are due 8/31/17: <a href="http://www.ala.org/tools/readytocode">
http://www.ala.org/tools/readytocode</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>Science Kits for Public Libraries – GRANT Announcement<o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Application Deadline: November 15<sup>, </sup>2017<br>
</b>The IEEE Science Kits for Public Libraries Grant is offering up to $2,000 in funding to public libraries in the Michigan and Wisconsin area for the<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">development of circulating math and science collections for pre-university students (K-12). The grant seeks to be a catalyst for educating students about how math and science are used for the benefit of humanity and to provide seed money
for creation of library programs that will make a lasting impression.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Past grants have allowed several Midwestern libraries to develop science kit circulating collections and give students access to prepared experiments and science materials that they might not encounter in the traditional classroom. Additionally,
these libraries<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">have created educational programs that allow students to conduct experiments at the library with the guidance of a librarian. This is a program of IEEE-Region 4 (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers). Visit
<a href="http://www.ewh.ieee.org/reg/4/SKPL-Apply.php">http://www.ewh.ieee.org/reg/4/SKPL-Apply.php</a> for application forms, grant<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">guidelines and to learn about the successes of past grant recipients. Send your completed application to:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Jay Williams, Grant Application Chair<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">IEEE Science Kits for Public Libraries<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">jjwilliams@ieee.org<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>College & Career Readiness 2017</i></b><i><o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">YouthTruth, a national nonprofit, has released a study on survey responses from 55,000 high school students:
<a href="http://www.youthtruthsurvey.org/college-career-readiness-2017/">http://www.youthtruthsurvey.org/college-career-readiness-2017/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color:#303030;background:white"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>Math Counts: Using Math in Early Literacy Programming - free webinar</i><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Monday, 10/23/17, 12:00 PM</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#303030;background:white">Many librarians are comfortable incorporating basic math principles in story time, such as counting, number recognition, and shapes, but what other ways can you incorporate mathematics into your
regular story time routine? Join JoAnna Schofield, Cuyahoga County Public Library children’s librarian and former mathematics teacher, to explore easy (and cheap!) ways to explore computation, spatial awareness, geometry, measurement, data collection and interpretation,
and more! From ALSC: <a href="http://www.ala.org/alsc/math-counts-using-math-early-literacy-programming">
http://www.ala.org/alsc/math-counts-using-math-early-literacy-programming</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color:#303030;background:white"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>Libraries invited to join social media activity this Banned Books Week</i><br>
</b>This Banned Books Week, let patrons know that their words have power — especially their tweets.<br>
During Banned Books Week (Sept. 24-30), the Office for Intellectual Freedom is inviting libraries and nonprofits to partner with it for the <a href="http://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/bannedbooksweek/rebelreader" target="_blank">Rebel Reader Twitter Tournament</a>,
a Banned Books Week activity that encourages readers to discuss censorship online. Partners receive a digital toolkit, and partner libraries are entered into a drawing for intellectual freedom-themed prizes.<br>
<a href="http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/08/libraries-invited-join-social-media-activity-banned-books-week">http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/08/libraries-invited-join-social-media-activity-banned-books-week</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><o:p> </o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>YALSA Volunteer Form Open!</i></b><br>
This Fall, YALSA President-Elect Crystle Martin will be making appointments to the following
<a href="http://ala.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=b9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691&id=6dd0e6aba6&e=cbf44b9e30" target="_blank">
committees</a> for one year terms starting <b>Feb. 1, 2018</b>: <o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Alex Award<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Award Committees' Oversight Committee<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Morris Award<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Odyssey Award<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal">Additionally, appointments will be made for the <a href="http://ala.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691&id=0d2a6b3bb0&e=cbf44b9e30" target="_blank">
Selected Lists Teams</a> (one year term starting <b>Jan. 1, 2018</b>): <o:p></o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Best Fiction for Young Adults<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Great Graphic Novels for Teens<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal">For more information about the selected lists team, email the Hub's member manager at
<a href="mailto:yalsahub@gmail.com" target="_blank">yalsahub@gmail.com</a>. Serving on a committee or blogging team is a significant commitment. Before filling out a volunteer form, review the resources on this
<a href="http://ala.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691&id=754b82ee92&e=cbf44b9e30" target="_blank">
web page</a> to make sure that committee work is a good fit for you. If you have any questions about the committees, contact Crystle Martin at
<a href="mailto:crystle.martin@gmail.com" target="_blank">crystle.martin@gmail.com</a>. Interested members are encouraged to submit a<a href="http://ala.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691&id=6be6528793&e=cbf44b9e30" target="_blank">
volunteer form</a> for all mentioned opportunities by <b>Oct. 1</b>.<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#1F497D">Cathy Lancaster</span></i><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#1F497D">Youth Services Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#1F497D">Statewide Library Services<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#1F497D">Library of Michigan<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#1F497D">517-335-8129<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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