Jul 24, 2012 ... World Book Night (WBN) 2013 is a celebration of literacy by publishers,
bookstores, libraries and individuals who love books and reading.
Vol. 12-30
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World Book Night 2013 Book Night 2013: Library Participant World Application Due September 1, 2012 World Book Night (WBN) 2013 is a celebration of literacy by publishers, bookstores, libraries and individuals who love books and reading. On World Book Night 2013, 25,000 “book givers” will each give away 20 copies of a specially-printed, not-for-resale WBN edition of book they have read and loved (from a list of 25-30 titles selected by librarians and booksellers) to complete strangers - people who may never have owned a book of their own. To promote this literacy event, libraries and bookstores - as organizational participants in the event - form a nationwide advocacy and distribution network.
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World Book Night 2013 library organizational participants are making a commitment to (1) be a site for individual “book giver” volunteers* to pick up their shipment of books and (2) be an active advocate in their community for World Book Night 2013 and literacy. (*Individuals in your community interested in being a “book giver” volunteer will be asked to complete the application on the World Book Night website, available in Fall 2012.) World Book Night 2013 library organizational participants are committing to do the following: • •
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Agree to be listed as a World Book Night organizational participant on a list for potential “book givers.” Promote World Book Night within the library – for instance, by creating a display of WBN books, using the regular (“trade”) editions in the library’s own collection. Have a designated World Book Night coordinator to handle shipment receipt, contact “book givers” in their area, receive WBN email updates and advocacy resources Supply a shipping address (accessible by UPS) and be open to receive boxes for area “book givers” Be a site where “book givers” may pick up their shipment of books, to be given away to light or non-readers in the
community to encourage literacy and an appreciation of books Invite givers to an open house/reception the week before World Book Night (see schedule below) Make copies of informational materials supplied by WBN to give to each book giver along with their box Work in their local area, with local media and organizations, to promote World Book Night and literacy, (see promotion schedule below) Give unused books (for instance, boxes of books not picked up by the designated “book giver”) to local nonprofit groups identified by the library (for instance, senior centers, teen centers)
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Week of April 1: Receive names of book givers who have selected your library as their pick up site (notification will be made by the American Library Association) Week of April 8, 2013: Receive, check in and store WBN “book giver” boxes for givers who have chosen your library as a pickup point; email or call givers to let them know their box has arrived; invite givers to an open house/reception (week of April 15) to pick up their box; make copies of the “giver letter” and certificates (from WBN) to give to each book giver along with their box. Contact Ingram Book Co. (contact information to be supplied in early 2013). If the “book giver” box does not arrive by April 15. Week of April 15, 2013: Hold an open house or reception to welcome “book givers,” members of the local media, and other friends and supporters. Week of April 22, 2013: Be open Monday and Tuesday for last minute box pickup, celebrate a successful World Book Night community outreach, share your stories. World Book Night is April 23.
To apply, please copy and paste the commitment form below into a Word .doc and fill in your information. Submit your form by mail, fax or email by September 1, 2012: American Library Association, attn. MPS-WBN, 50 E. Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611-2795; fax
Member Libraries are welcome to submit items of interest and job openings to the MHLS Bulletin:
[email protected]. The MHLS Bulletin is available on line at http://midhudson.org/bulletins/main.htm.
312.280.5013; or email a PDF to
[email protected]. If you have questions, please contact Mary Ghikas (
[email protected]) or Danielle Alderson (
[email protected]).
WORLD BOOK NIGHT 2013 ORGANIZATIONAL PARTICIPANT FORM The [name of library] agrees to be a library organizational participant in WORLD BOOK NIGHT 2013 and to fulfill the role described above. DATE: NAME OF PERSON MAKING THE COMMITMENT: _____________________________________________ SIGNATURE: ______________________________________________ CONTACT NAME (If Different from Above): ______________________________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS: _____________________________________________ PHONE NUMBER: ______________________________________________ SHIPPING ADDRESS (may NOT be a P.O. box) ______________________________________________
Professional Development Registration for the New York Library Association (NYLA) 2012 Conference and Trade Show is now open! November 7-10, 2012 in Saratoga Springs, NY. Why should you go? • • •
Choose from 11 Continuing Education Courses Over 70 programs to choose from 2 days of Trade Show featuring more than 100 vendors to help you enhance your library
And 4 days worth of special events to keep you entertained… including: • NYLA Leadership & Management Academy • 2012 Keynote Address presented by author and Internet • •
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philosopher David Weinberger Authors David Liss and Eleanor Kuhns Leadership & Management Section (LAMS) Luncheon – With national library technology consultant Carson Block [CarsonBlock.com] International bestselling author Hillary Jordan YSS Empire State Award Luncheon – With noted children’s and YA author, Bruce Coville Newbery Medal winner Rebecca Stead
Early Bird Deadline: August 17, 2012; Advance Deadline: October 12, 2012. For detailed information and registration, please visit http://bit.ly/LbNdR8
Due to popular demand the state-wide train-the-trainer workshop on the NYS Digital Literacy standards will be offered in the MHLS Auditorium again on August 8. For more information and the link to register go to the MHLS Online Calendar: http://calendar.midhudson.org.
Job Openings Fishkill Correctional Facility: Librarian 1 position: $43,500. Must have Masters Degree in Library Science. After completing 1 year of satisfactory service, advance to Librarian 2 (GR 17) and after 1 year of satisfactory service in the GR 17, advance to SR Librarian GR 19. Submit resume to Fishkill Correctional Facility, PO Box 307, Beacon, NY 12508. Library Director: Norfolk Library, Norfolk, Connecticut: The Norfolk Library Board of Trustees is seeking a thoughtful, energetic and capable leader to become the next library director. You will join our team of staff, an experienced and engaged board and a committed group of community volunteers to expand on our tradition of service. Norfolk Library provides modern library services as well as an ambitious offering of cultural programs, including art exhibits, concerts, lectures, book discussions and story hours. The Library’s beautifully maintained 1889 facility along with its “Great Hall,” added in 1911, and its children’s room added in 1985, make it the prime destination for local residents all year round. The large influx of summer residents adds even more vitality to the programming and events sponsored by the Library and its Associates. Please visit the library at NorfolkLibrary.org and Norfolk at NorfolkCT.org. Candidates should have an MLS degree and experience as a public library administrator or department head. Excellent interpersonal skills are a must, as well as a hands-on work ethic and knowledge of emerging technologies and fundraising. Starting salary is competitive and commensurate with experience including an excellent benefit package. Resumes will be reviewed as received and the position will remain open until filled. To be considered, send a cover letter and resume with salary history to:
[email protected]. For inquiries please contact Alan Burger of Library Development Solutions at
[email protected]. MHLS recommends that the minimum starting salary of a full or part-time librarian with an MLS degree be at least equal to that of a teacher with a master’s degree in the same community.
Member Libraries are welcome to submit items of interest and job openings to the MHLS Bulletin:
[email protected]. The MHLS Bulletin is available on line at http://midhudson.org/bulletins/main.htm.
