Summer Reading Challenge

Storylab

A message from Christine Cherry, SRC Programme  Co-ordinator

Wanted! Guest bloggers!

We’re looking for willing volunteers to be Guest Bloggers on the Story Lab website throughout the summer, to tell us what’s happening around the UK, and advise children on what to read next.   We’ll have a new Blogger each week.  (NB:  It has worked really well in the past to have a team from a library or library service, as you can help each other cover the week.)  Each Blogger has their own sign in to access questions and comments sent in by children.  You can choose which ones to display, and add an answer.  All we need is a photo (or even better, a short intro video!!) and a written blog. 

We would love to have Scottish libraries represented at the beginning of your holidays.  If you’ve done this before we’d love to have you back, or if there’s anyone new who fancies having a go, just get in touch.  There are a limited number of blog spots available, but we hope to continue this feature after the summer so there will be lots more opportunities. 

Please email chris.cherry@readingagency.org.uk to register your interest.  We look forward to hearing from you!

YLG Teenage Conference 27th April 2012

A conference for learning professionals and workers interested in innovative approaches to engaging teenagers and young people. 

This is a unique opportunity for those working with teenagers and young people, be they library, education, or community workers with a wide cross-section of practitioners and to develop networks. 

Selection of feedback from the conference:

• Enjoyed it all - particularly Bali Rai. Sometimes it is difficult to remain enthused with all the pressures on staff in the current climate - it is necessary to meet, talk to and listen to others to be re-invigorated.
• Just to say how much I enjoyed the course on Friday.  It was thought-provoking, and I've come away with lots of new ideas (I can't wait to work on my storytelling!)  It was great to meet, and have time to talk to, other school and youth librarians.  Thank you!"

Annual General Meeting

You are invited to the YLG (Scotland) AGM on Monday 27th February 2012 at 6pm.   The AGM is being held at the new Dundee College, Gardyne Campus, Gardyne Road, Dundee DD5 1NY.  The AGM will be followed by a tour of the new college building and library at 6.30pm.    For full details and agenda, please visit our events page.

Welcome to Thea

Congratulations to Shelley Jacobsen (and hubby) on the birth of Thea Emily Jacobsen.  Weighing in at a healthy 9lb 4oz.