Youth Services Advisory Meeting

October 26, 2007

Pioneer Library System
Youth Services Advisory Committee
Meeting Notes
Oct. 26, 2007 @ PLSHQ

Ariel McNaney; Tanya Thompson, Chris Nolan; Liz O'Toole; Mary Ferris;; Jackie Hoyt, Christine Laterra, Jenny Goodemote, Dawn Goodman, Sarah Matthews, Ellen Reynolds
Unable to attend: Mary Conable, Brandy Olsheski.
Old Business

Planning for "Make & Take Props for Storytime" workshop December 7th
1. Folded Paper Story – Mary Ferris – The Tailor/Joseph Had a Little Overcoat
2. Clothesline Story – Tanya - Title To be Decided
3. Flannel Board – Mary Conable – Title to be Decided
4. Mice props – Liz – Multiple mice stories
5. Ellison cutout for flannel board – Kathryn - Title to be Decided
6. Chalk Story – Ariel – Title to be Decided

Jackie suggested starting out by showing the whole group a simple idea. She offered to use popcorn. Geneva will supply their popcorn popper.

Ellen will shop for supplies. Those doing demonstrations should give their detailed supply list to Ellen by November 27th. If glue guns, markers, etc are needed, please include in the list.

Ellen will purchase snacks and arrange for sub platter for lunches. Anyone who has a snack that fits their prop is invited to bring it, but is not obligated to.

Dawn offered to come early to help with setup.

Demonstrators need to:
1. Send Ellen the title of the book they are doing a prop for – Deadline November 6th
2. Let Ellen know if they prefer morning or afternoon slot – Deadline November 6th
3. Send Ellen supply list – Deadline November 27th

2007 Summer Reading Summary Report
Clarification on continuing use of clip art. It is ok to continue to use it for library purposes and programming. Ellen reported that the two DLD consultants will attend the national Consortia meeting in the spring. At the Statewide Consultants’ Meeting at NYLA, it was suggested that someone from one of the systems also attend, although DLD doesn’t have funds for expenses.

New business

Teen Services Survey Results
• Review survey results. There were fourteen responses that indicated an interest in meeting regularly to discuss teen services.
• The favored meeting time is after the System Meeting. Quarterly meetings were the most desired frequency.
• Ellen will schedule meetings for 2008.
• Format initially will focus on recognizing need for teen services and developing an accepting attitude. Services, programming and collections can all be discussed.
• Jackie suggested making 2008 the “Year of the Teens @ PLS”, to emphasize a focus on this population.
• Ariel asked about Teen Rave Reads and mentioned that the titles provided are not ones that teens seem to take. Ellen said that it is possible to replace the titles with ones she would recommend. Ellen will teach Ariel, and anyone else who is interested, how to develop lists on Rave Reads. It is very simple to learn.
Meeting adjourned at 1 p.m. Thank you all!
Ellen