SJRLC Connections

Outreach campaign for the film The Truth About Cancer

Forwarded by the NJ State Library, Library Development Bureau, on behalf of the Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies.

The American Library Association is pleased to announce that it is working with WGBH Boston on the upcoming national outreach campaign for the film The Truth About Cancer, which will air on PBS April 16th at 9 p.m. (check local listings).  The 90-minute documentary film, followed by a 30-minute expert panel, hosted by news journalist and cancer survivor Linda Ellerbee will be the launching pad for events and projects across the country focused on creating community conversations around cancer survivorship.

ALA and WGBH encourage libraries to reach out to their local PBS stations to collaborate with them on events surrounding this film. In addition, WGBH encourages libraries to reach out to its national outreach partners on this project including the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS), Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the John Wayne Cancer Foundation, Lance Armstrong Foundation, YMCA of the USA and the Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups. These collaborations will provide an excellent opportunity for libraries to develop new—or strengthen existing—community partnerships, while offering a valuable service to their communities.

To assist in these outreach efforts, WGBH will offer extensive online resources, including downloadable handouts, which will be available on www.pbs.org/takeonestep starting in March 2008.  In addition, a limited number of free Outreach Toolkits including two event posters and a DVD Screener that will include 30 minutes of the film and the full expert panel to libraries that request them. WGBH asks that libraries not hold public screenings using the DVD screener until one week prior to the premiere broadcast.

To order the Outreach Toolkit, please go to: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/takeonestep/request.html

Materials are limited and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

This collaborative project with WGBH is administered by the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), a division of ALA.  Contact Barbara Macikas, RUSA, bmacikas[at]ala.org or 1-800-545-2433, ext. 4395.

One Book New Jersey (OBNJ) Launch

Posted on behalf of Kate Vasilik, Chair, One Book New Jersey 2008
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Good morning and Happy Launch Week!

There are many programs scheduled on the OBNJ calendar for this week, and I hope you have much success with your kids, teen, and adult participation this week and throughout the year.  Don't forget to take advantage of Cafe Press (www.cafepress.com/onebooknj) for all of you contest and advertising needs!

There are a few announcements that OBNJ is very excited to make!

1.  All of the extra posters have been distributed throughout New Jersey.  Thank you - especially to school libraries - for all of your interest!

2.  Check on the website (www.onebooknj.org) soon and add your comments to our very own Message Board.  This will be a convenient place for book, program, and idea discussion and input.  Please continue to direct specific questions about OBNJ, posters, the calendar, or the website to me at kate_thelibrarian[at]yahoo.com or vasilik[at]bccls.org.

3.  OBNJ will be hosting online book discussions of both the teen selection, Dr. Franklin's Island, and the adult selection, The Plot against America.  The teen discussion will take place on Thursday, April 3 at 7:00 p.m. and Thursday, April 17 at 7:00 p.m.  The best part: Ann Halam, author of Dr. Franklin's Island will be joining us for these discussions!  The adult discussion will take place during the month of October, National Reading Group Month.  Mark your calendars now!  We will keep you posted in terms of instructions for logging into these discussions as the date gets closer.

4.  More details also coming soon about a chance to enter the first OBNJ Program Contest!  Start preparing now by thinking up some creative programming related to the OBNJ selections.  Take some pictures of your participants, crafts, or events if you can, and keep posting your programs on the calendar!

5.  If you posted a program scheduled during Launch Week, you might be the random winner of a set of 2008 OBNJ titles.  The winner will be announced by February 25th!  Good luck!

Kate Vasilik
Chair, One Book New Jersey 2008

One Book NJ is presented by the New Jersey Library Association in collaboration with
and funded by the New Jersey State Library which is responsible for the coordination, promotion and funding of the New Jersey Library Network.

Katherine Vasilik, Young Adult Librarian
Franklin Lakes (NJ) Public Library
tel: 201-891-2224 x105
fax: 201-891-5102
vasilik[at]bccls.org
kate_thelibrarian[at]yahoo.com

It is good to have an end to journey toward, but it is the journey that matters, in the end. [Ursula K. LeGuin]

One Book NJ News

News from Kate Vasilik, 2008 Chair, One Book New Jersey
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Just a few things to keep you up-to-date for OBNJ 2008...

Most public libraries should have already received the OBNJ posters.  If you have not received yours by next week, please first check your building (libraries were only sent one poster per building) or your library system headquarters (posters for branch libraries were sent to your main building).  We do have a number of extra posters.  If you would like a second poster for your building, please email me.  Also, posters were only sent to all of the public libraries in the state - if you are a school library, or know of a school library, who would like to display a poster, please let me know.  Please also let me know where the poster can be delivered (preferably with your CD&L number).

Launch Week is quickly approaching!  Make sure to get your programs up on the website calendar (www.onebooknj.org) as soon as they are planned.  All libraries with programs scheduled during Launch Week, February 10-16, 2008, are automatically entered into a random drawing to win a free set of this year's OBNJ selections.  Also, if you place an order with Cafe Press (www.cafepress.com/onebooknj) this week, your products should arrive mid-February.  Check out some of the cool products with images of the OBNJ logo or this year's poster image!  Use these products are give-aways and prizes during Launch Week.  A OBNJ t-shirt can work as a great promotion year-round!

Kate Vasilik
2008 Chair, One Book New Jersey

One Book NJ is presented by the New Jersey Library Association in collaboration with and funded by the New Jersey State Library, which is responsible for the coordination, promotion, and funding of the New Jersey Library Network.

Katherine Vasilik, Young Adult Librarian
Franklin Lakes (NJ) Public Library
tel: 201-891-2224 x105
fax: 201-891-5102
vasilik [at] bccls.org
kate_thelibrarian [at] yahoo.com

It is good to have an end to journey toward, but it is the journey that matters, in the end. [Ursula K. LeGuin]

Programs for Black History Month?

The State Library has received a request from the NJ Department of State regarding information on NJ libraries that are hosting events for Black History Month. If your library has any events scheduled, please send them to:

Mada L. Liebman
Director of Community and Constituent Relations
New Jersey Department of State
Email: Mada.Liebman [at] SOS.STATE.NJ.US

2008 Coming Up Taller Awards

Posted on behalf of Nancy Dowd, NJ State Library
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Be the first library to win this award

Applications are available for the "2008 Coming Up Taller Awards" of which IMLS is a partner. The awards recognize and reward outstanding after-school, out-of-school, and summer arts and humanities programs for underserved children and youth. The program is in its eleventh year, and so far not one library has ever won. State Librarian Norma Blake would like to encourage all libraries with programs that qualify for this award to apply. The deadline is January 31.

Recipients of a Coming Up Taller award receive $10,000 at a special ceremony in Washington, DC, an individualized plaque, and an expense-paid invitation to attend the annual Coming Up Taller Leadership Enhancement Conference.

To read more about the award and to link to the application please visit Blake's Blog at: http://www.njstatelib.org/blakesblog/ or visit http://www.cominguptaller.org/downloads/2008CUTNominationApplication.pdf.

Thanks and Happy Holidays!

Possible Free YA Program for Public Libraries

Posted on behalf of Sharon Rawlins, NJ State Library
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FREE YA Program offered by the NJ Theater Alliance in partnership with the NJ State Library and NJ Library Association

This is an excellent opportunity for public libraries large and small to get a FREE YA program.

The State Library and the New Jersey Library Association is partnering with the NJ Theater Alliance to provide one public library in each county a theatrical reading, workshop, or presentation geared for teens from March 8 - 31, 2008. These programs normally range up to $3,000. Here's the catch - you need to get your YAs involved. They get to pick the type of program they want and work with you to promote it to their peers.

We will be choosing one public library from each county. If you have a teen group or advisory board that will be willing to play a major role in choosing the program and promoting it, we want to hear from you! The teens must explain in the application how they are going to promote the program among their peers. One public library from each county will be selected on the basis of how creative, effective and realistic the ideas are for promoting the program. (Several public libraries already have successful partnership with the NJ Theater Alliance- this program is just for first-timers).

Specifics:
The presentations will be given at your public library from March 8 - 31, 2008.  Please select a program date for your public library.
Your public library will be listed in over 60,000 Family Weekly Calendars produced by the NJ Theater Alliance. A special insert will be printed for the participating public libraries with the specific dates and programs and distributed statewide.
All presentations will feature professionals appropriate to the program- i.e. - actors for presentations or workshops; professional makeup artists, etc.

Free YA Program Application
Offered by the NJ Theater Alliance in partnership with the NJ State Library and NJ Library Association Please submit the following information to srawlins@njstatelib.org  by January 28, 2008:


1. Make a check mark next to the one type of program that your YA Group would like to have come to your public library from below. The program content will be worked out between your public library and the NJ Theater Alliance after the public libraries are chosen.

A. Reading- professional actors will come and read a play chosen by your YA group.
B. Theatrical presentation- presentation of a play C. Workshop- YAs will learn behind the scenes secrets of makeup, stage combat, improv, etc.

2. Please tell us the ideas your YA group has for promoting the program among their peers. Remember creativity counts but the ideas must also be financially feasible.


3. The maximum amount of participants the space will allow (Small is okay! We just need to make sure the program fits the space).


4. List the public library contact person, phone and e-mail.


5. List three dates and approximate time of day/night that your YA group would like to have the program come to your public library

First choice:

Second choice:

Third choice:


If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Rawlins: srawlins@njstatelib.org  609-278-2640, ext. 116 or Nancy Dowd: ndowd@njstatelib.org  609-278-2640, ext. 122

Mount Laurel's "Funday Sunday"

(Posted to SJRLC listserv, 10/16)
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Our Funday Sunday customer appreciation day at the Mount Laurel Library was a great success.  Why am I telling you this? Because I think the DJs, Hy Lit and Sam Lit, who supplied the music outside on the lawn definitely added to the excitement. We had over 1,100 poeple attend.

 

If you're planning an event and need a DJ, give them a call.  They will do what's needed to make it a success. The folks at HyLit.com are a delight to work with and are true professionals. Although Hy Lit is associated with oldies (1950s and 60s music), he and his associates are ready to supply you with any music you want. They gave us a great, upbeat mix and it kept the party going the whole afternoon. Sam even offered to announce our activities throughout the day...and he takes requests!

So, if you're planning something, consider booking them. I guarantee you won't regret it.

Cheers -

Joan Bernstein

P.S. This is an unpaid announcement.

Joan E. Bernstein, Director
Mount Laurel Library