Youth Services Training Opportunities, News, and Resources
Live Webinars, Trainings, and Roundtables
Public Libraries & the Science of Reading webinar
As Indiana public schools adopt state-mandated curriculum aligned with the Science of Reading (SoR), what can public libraries do to support parents and teachers? What resources might they be looking for? In this session, we’ll talk about the ways libraries already support SoR through Every Child Ready to Read, and then share the adjustments we’ve made to our collections to complement the Fundations curriculum adopted by Carmel Clay Schools in 2021. 1 hr / 1 LEU
Register here and a Zoom link will be sent to you.
Can’t attend live? Request the recording here.
New Escape Rooms from ISL! in-person workshops and webinar
Every Child Ready to Read workshops
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Color Our World – Summer Reading 2025
Color Our World: Summer Reading 2025 in-person workshops
Gather with your colleagues from nearby libraries to kick-off preparations for Summer 2025!
This workshop is 2 hours/2 LEUs and will take place in-person at the below locations. The first half of the workshop will consist of a presentation about the Color Our World “art” theme, including suggested resources for planning and other general information. The second half of the workshop will be a roundtable-style discussion of program ideas with all participants.
All workshops take place 10am-12pm EASTERN TIME unless otherwise noted.
Register for below dates via ISL’s Events Calendar!
Tuesday, December 3 – Jeffersonville Township Public Library (SE IN)
Monday, December 9 – Lake County Public Library-St. John Branch (Lake Co is on CENTRAL time, training runs 10-12 CENTRAL / 11-1 EASTERN) (NW IN)
Wednesday, December 11 – LaGrange County Public Library-Topeka Branch (NE IN)
Friday, December 13 – Delphi Public Library (NW IN)
Tuesday, December 17 – Culver-Union Township Public Library (North Central IN)
Wednesday, December 18 – Pike County Public Library-Petersburg Branch (SW IN)
Thursday, January 9 – Marion Public Library (NE IN)
Friday, January 17 – Jackson County Public Library (SE IN)
Thursday, January 23 – Danville-Center Township Public Library (West Central IN)
Friday, January 31 – Franklin County Library District – Brookville (East Central IN)
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CSLP 2025 Color Our World WEBINAR
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 ~ 11am-12pm Eastern
Gather VIRTUALLY with your colleagues from across the state to kick-off preparations for Summer 2025!
This webinar is 1 hr/1 LEU and will consist of a presentation about the 2025 Color Our World “art” theme, including suggested resources for planning and other general information.
Register here and a Zoom link will be sent to you.
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Save the Date for the 2024 CSLP Summer Symposium! – Registration opens November 6
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Adventure Begins at Your Library – Summer Reading 2024
I hope your Summer 2024 was great!
Read recaps from libraries who wanted to share how their summer went here!
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Recorded & Self-Paced Opportunities
Note: For all recorded webinars, you will need to have someone at your library in HR or administration create a certificate for you since they can verify you attended. Find the policy here. Exception—Moodle courses should generate certificates automatically upon completion of the course.
General
Science of Reading Implementation: Indiana’s Priorities for Early Literacy (from IDOE)- recorded webinar – access via link – 1 hr – 1 LEU
CSLP 2024: Adventure Begins at Your Library – recorded webinar – access via link – 1 hr – 1 LEU
Getting Started with Girls Who Code – recorded webinar – access via link – 1 hr – 1 LEU
Nature Play Days at our Local Libraries – recorded webinar – access via link – 1 hr – 1 LEU
Getting READy to Build Better School Partnerships – recorded webinar – access via link – 1 hr – 1 LEU
Building an Autism-Friendly Environment – recorded webinar – access via link – 1 hr – 1 LEU
Grants for Public Libraries – recorded webinar – access via link – 1 hr – 1 LEU
Dyslexia and the Public Library – recorded webinar – access via link – 1 hr – 1 LEU
Beyond Books: Serving the Whole Patron – recorded webinar – access via link – 1 hr – 1 LEU
Media Mentorship for Youth – 2-part recorded webinar – access via link – Part 1: 2hr/2LEU & Part 2: 2hr/2LEU
Philosophy & Children’s Literature – recorded webinar – access via link – 1 hr – 1 LEU
TALK: Text & Learn for Kindergarten – recorded webinar – access via link – 1 hr – 1 LEU
Launching TALK in Your Community – recorded webinar – access via link – 1 hr – 1 LEU
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INSPIRE
INSPIRE for Youth Services (2023) – recorded webinar – access via link – 1 hr – 1 LEU
Get INSPIRED: Top INSPIRE Databases for Assisting Students – recorded webinar – access via link – 1 hr – 1 LEU
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Youth Programming
Free & Low Cost Programming for Youth – recorded webinar – access via link – 1 hr – 1 LEU
Early Literacy Summer Programming with the Firefly Book Award – recorded webinar – access via link – 1 hr – 1 LEU
Storytime Basics – recorded webinar – access via link – 1.25 hr – 1 LEU
Reimagining School Readiness – 2-part recorded webinar – access via link – Part 1: 2hr/2LEU & Part 2: 1.25hr/1LEU
Material and Program Challenges in the Public Library – recorded webinar – access via link – 1.25 hr – 1 LEU
Implementing the Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award – recorded webinar – access via link – 1 hr – 1 LEU
Where Do We Go From Here? Reaching Young Patrons Post-Pandemic – recorded webinar – access via link – 1 hr – 1 LEU
How Do I Count This? Updated Guidelines for Programming Stats – recorded webinar – access via link – 1 hr – 1 LEU
Dungeons & Dragons & Beyond: How to Run a Library RPG Program – recorded webinar – access via link – 1 hr – 1 TLEU
Be the Hero! Tween and Teen Live Action Roleplaying (LARPing) Games – recorded webinar – access via link – 1 hr – 1 LEU
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TeachingBooks webinars
TeachingBooks/Book Connections is one of many databases provided free to all Indiana residents via INSPIRE.in.gov.
Supplementing Science of Reading from the Library & TeachingBooks – recorded webinar – access via link – 1 hr – 1 LEU
Navigating Book Selections with Book Resumes on TeachingBooks – recorded webinar – access via link – 1 hr – 1 LEU
2024 Add TeachingBooks to Your Summer Reading Plan – recorded webinar – access via link – 45 min – 1 LEU
Get Ready to Recommend: Using Book Connections for Reader’s Advisory – recorded webinar – access via link – 1 hr – 1 LEU
Collection Development, Analysis, and Promotion with Book Connections – recorded webinar – access via link – 1 hr – 1 LEU
Using Book Connections at the Public Library – recorded webinar – access via link – 1 hr – 1 TLEU
Enriching School Wide Collaboration around Books & Authors – recorded webinar – access via link – 1 hr – 1 TLEU
Integrate Book Connections Resources to Inspire Summer Reading – recorded webinar – access via link – 1 hr – 1 TLEU
Booklists and Collection Analysis Tools – recorded webinar – access via link – 1 hr – 1 TLEU
TeachingBooks for Public Library Staff Serving Youth – recorded webinar – access via link – 1 hr – 1 TLEU
TeachingBooks for Teachers webinar – recorded webinar – access via link – 1 hr – 1 TLEU
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Teen Services
Teen Tips (DIY 2021 session) – recorded webinar – access via link – 1 hr – 1 LEU
Impacting Lives One Teen at a Time: What Directors Should Know – recorded webinar – access via link – 40 min – 1 LEU
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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion focused webinars
Port in the Storm: How you can support LGBTQ+ youth – recorded webinar – access via link – 1 hr – 1 LEU
Come As You Are: Getting Started with EDI Committees in Your Library – recorded webinar – access via link – 1 hr – 1 LEU
From Diversity to Inclusion: How to Audit Your Collection and Why – recorded webinar – access via link – 1 hr – 1 LEU
Developing Welcoming Spaces for LGBTQ+ – recorded webinar – access via link – 1 hr – 1 LEU
Rainbow Reads: LGBTQIA+ Readers’ Advisory for Preschool & Youth – recorded webinar – access via link – 1 hr – 1 LEU
Rainbow Reads: LGBTQIA+ Readers’ Advisory for Teens – recorded webinar – access via link – 1 hr – 1 LEU
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ISL Resource Websites
- Every Child Ready to Read/Early Literacy resources
- Teen Services resources
- Community Asset Mapping resources
- StoryWalk Resources
- Indiana Performers list
- ISL Archived Trainings website
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Self-Paced Courses
Youth Services Basics – self-paced course – create free account/login to access
This course is designed as an introduction to library services for public library staff working with youth. Whether you are already working in a library or just starting out in a new youth services position, this content will help you consider why library services focusing specifically on youth are important, how to collect appropriate materials, the types of services and programs you can provide to your patrons, and the importance of outreach services.
Intro to Every Child Ready to Read – self-paced course – create free account/login to access
This course serves as an introduction to the six skills and five practices of Every Child Ready to Read, and offers some suggestions on using them in storytime. It discusses reaching parents with this information and gives participants a chance to plan their “messaging” to parents. 2 hr – 2 LEUs Additional Every Child Ready to Read resources
Readers’ Advisory 101 for All Ages – self-paced course – create free account/login to access
This course introduces the best practices for readers’ advisory for any age, with tips for adapting readers’ advisory for youth. Great for new-to-libraries staff or those who would like a refresher. 2 hr – 2 LEUs
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Non-ISL Training Opportunities
These trainings have been approved for LEUs.
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ALA/Public Library Association’s On-Demand Webinars website – This website contains webinars on a variety of youth services topics. While some require a fee, many are free.
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Webjunction’s Supercharged Storytimes course – This self-paced course provides training in how to intentionally apply research-based practices to boost early literacy in young children attending library storytime.
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“A Teen Walks into the Library” course from the Colorado State Library, in conjunction with Arapahoe Libraries (CO). This is a great entry-level self-paced training about working with teens in the library setting. This course utilizes videos that provide real-world examples of situations you may encounter, and how to handle them. It’s great for those new to working with teens—and all library staff who may encounter them.
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The Safe Zone Project – From the website: “The Safe Zone Project (SZP) is a free online resource providing curricula, activities, and other resources for educators facilitating Safe Zone trainings (sexuality, gender, and LGBTQ+ education sessions), and learners who are hoping to explore these concepts on their own. Co-created by Meg Bolger and Sam Killermann in 2013, the SZP has become the go-to resource for anyone looking to add some Safe Zone to their life.” You can take a training yourself or organize a group at your library. It is recommended that someone in or otherwise familiar with the LGBTQ+ community take part in leading any in-person group trainings.
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Book and Program Challenge Resources
Get Ready, Stay Ready: A Community Action Toolkit – a collection of resources curated by a group of librarians and parents
Preparing for Program Challenges at Your Public Library webinar from Programming Librarian – practical tips on preparing for challenges of books and programs in the library
Banned Books & Censorship virtual mini-conference from Library 2.0 – short sessions on a wide variety of banned book and censorship topics
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CSLP’s Inclusion Committee webinar series
Library Services for Customers With Accessibility Adaptations
Online Training Session recorded on December 10, 2020 10am Central
Play, Diversity and Inclusion
Online Training Session recorded on November 10, 2021 2pm Central
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2021 Southeast Collaborative Conference – view the YouTube channel with all of the conference webinar recordings here.
- Most sessions should be 1 hour and are worth 1 LEU.
- For all recorded webinars, you will need to have someone at your library in HR or administration create a certificate for you since they can verify you attended. Find the policy here.
- Youth Services-related sessions of note include:
- Dyslexia Friendly Libraries
- Pre-K Play: Play Based Learning
- Creating Accessible Virtual Storytimes for All Abilities
- Plus many more that aren’t youth services specific, including one about Self-Care (which we all need, now more than ever!)
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Interactive Movie webinar & List of Interactive Movie Experience Scripts curated by Sarah Pearson, Minerva PL, OH – 1 hr / 1 LEU
Presented by: Sarah Pearson-Minerva PL, OH / Caitlyn Clark – Oak Bluffs PL, MA / Patricia VanArsdale – Hussey-Mayfield Memorial PL, IN / Mary Harrington and Deborah Dwyer – Phoenix PL, AZ
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Professional Tools
ALSC: Professional Tools for Librarians Serving Youth – A collection of resources organized by topic, from access and advocacy to summer reading and technology.
YALSA: Professional Tools for Librarians Serving Teens – A collection of resources organized by topic, from teen development to engagement and beyond.
Indiana Youth Institute: IYI is a non-profit organization with a mission to “improve the lives of all Indiana children by strengthening and connecting the people, organizations, and communities focused on kids and youth.”
- View IYI’s resources, including their annual Kids Count! Data Book which contains a snapshot of child well-being state wide, and their County Dashboards, here: https://iyi.org/topic/youth-data/
- View IYI’s webinars, which are eligible for LEUs (IYI is a preapproved LEU provider) here: https://iyi.org/webinars/
- View IYI’s in-person training and Youth Worker Cafes here: https://iyi.org/events/
Children in Trauma Bibliography – The bibliography was created by Dr. Megan McCaffrey, assistant professor in the Division of Education at Governors State University. Categorized by theme, the bibliography includes books that address traumas such as domestic abuse and bullying; general grief and loss; illness, anxiety, and depression; pandemics; poverty; and more.
CDC’s Developmental Milestones website
1000 Books Before Kindergarten – 1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a national program. This link takes you to some helpful resources provided by the program if you’re interested in starting a program at your library!
StoryWalk– StoryWalk was started by the Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Vermont and the name is a registered service mark—you can use it but should give the creator credit. Read more about it, along with other helpful info on starting your own walk, on this FAQ sheet created by the original library. Additional resources can be found on the Let’s Move in Libraries website.
View ISL’s StoryWalk Resource Page here.
Summer Food
Summer Food Service Program – Indiana summer food program information portal.
Feeding Your Community: Summer Meals at Libraries – Webinar from CSLP and USDA. Public librarians share how they built partnerships and creatively implemented the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), with a panel of librarians from across the country. Learn the basics of SFSP and ideas for how to participate.
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