Youth Services
Announcements:
Resources:
MOYAC (Missouri Youth and Children) is an un-moderated discussion list, sponsored by the Missouri State Library, for staff providing children's and young adult services in Missouri public and school libraries.
Every Child Ready to Read The Public Library Association and the Association for Library Service to Children, have incorporated the latest research into a series of parent and caregiver workshops to provide public libraries with vital tools to help prepare parents for their critical role as their child's first teacher.
Collaborative Summer Reading Program Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) is a grassroots consortium of states working together to provide high-quality summer reading program materials.
Bookmarks to encourage reading activities The State Library produces a series of bookmarks containing ideas for parents to use in the effort to get children to read. The four bookmarks target different age groups and needs.
Libraries and Autism This link provides a customer service training video primarily for library staff to help them serve individuals with autism and their families more effectively.
Literacy handbook The handbook was created through a series of meetings with librarians, who designed its structure and organization.
Zero to Three Materials This national nonprofit organization focused on the healthy development of infants, toddlers, and families. The handouts were designed to help parents better understand the science of early development and how to apply the information in meaningful ways to nurture young children's development
Washington Learning Systems These materials are designed to encourage parents to interact with their children to facilitate language, early literacy, and positive parent-child interactions. Some materials available in other languages.
Library Associations:
- American Library Association
- American Library Services to Children (ALSC)
- Young Adult Library Services Association
- ALA Book, Print & Media Awards
- Public Library Association
- American Association of School Libraries
Missouri School Library Association