The Today Show features libraries lending a helping hand in tough economic times.
The Orem Library is sponsoring a Storytelling Workshop with Storycrafters June 15, from 1pm-4pm in the storytelling wing.
Tricks of the Trade
Nationally -renowned and Timpanogos Festival favorite storytellers Barry Marshall and Jeri Burns Phd will explore fun storytelling tips and skills including audience participation, finger plays, quick story-learning techniques, adapting stories to curriculum, story stretches and more. Great for educators, librarians, and anyone interested in integrating storytelling into busy schedules!
Register by mailing or brining in the attached form June 5th by mail or in person at the library circulation desk. Fee of $25. Limited space, so register early. Then enjoy the Storycrafters in a free public performance that evening at 7pm in the library.
For information call Lori at 801-229-7385.
2009 ULA Conference a Success!
Thank you for attending the 2009 ULA Annual Conference. We have had overwhelmingly favorable comments about the conference. We would love to know what you liked about the conference and what might have been done better. We seek input from every attendee. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey at the link below. Not only will you be able to let us know what you thought, the survey will provide information about programming and attendance for the coming year.
The survey will be open until Friday, May 8th. You may access the survey at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=SCX6b936i_2fdWHRH1YVAu0g_3d_3d
Thank you for your participation.
Also, Presentation slides are available here for download as they become available. Please check often. Conference photos have now been uploaded here.
ULA Announces Award Winners for 2009!
The Utah Library Association Awards Committee is pleased to announce the following recipients for the 2009 Awards:
Distinguished Service: Randy J. Olsen (Brigham Young University)
Librarian of the Year: Samantha Hastings (Salt Lake County Library Services)
Special Recognition: Vicky M. Turner (American Fork Library)
Special Services: North Utah County Library Consortium (NUCLC)
Utah Humanities Council (UHC) has a long history of partnering with libraries and other community organizations to present and fund programs. We currently provide speakers, books, and discussion leaders to libraries around the state. As we develop new literature programs and funding opportunities it is important to us to get your feedback. Please take a few minutes to answer this brief survey. This questionnaire is intended for librarians of all rank and specialty, along with library directors. Your thoughts will shape our Library Initiative for the next few years. Thank you! -- Hikmet Loe
Take the Survey Now
Children’s Literature Association of Utah
BEEHIVE AWARDS DINNER
Friday, April 24, 2009
6:30 p.m.
(right after ULA Annual Conference)
Joseph Smith Memorial Building Wasatch Room
Urgent Action Needed!!!
A letter from Kristin Murphy, ALA Government Relations Specialist regarding
" Children's Books in the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act "
As you may know, Congress passed legislation titled "The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008" last August. This legislation seeks to decrease the levels of lead and phthalates in products intended for children under 12 and will be enforced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Currently, books are considered an unregulated product. This means they are generally considered safe and are not subject to the same rules and regulations as toys and other objects on the U.S. market. Under the new interpretation of the CPSIA, books would be subject to the same testing standards as children's toys and clothing.
Very few recalls have actually involved books; in fact, the recalls surrounding books have not happened because of the books themselves but rather the toys that were attached to the books that were considered potential choking hazards. In spite of this information, the standard hardcover and paperback books would be subject to the same testing standards as children's toys under the new legislation.
As a result of these new regulations, publishers have tested the components of books and found that the levels of lead in children's books were far below the future legal requirements at the full implementation of the regulations three years from now. However, the advisory opinion from the CPSC says that not only must the testing be
done by one of their certified labs but that this legislation also is retroactive, and every book must be tested. This situation will become even more complicated because the CPSC has not certified any labs to administer the lead testing.
These regulations go into effect on February 10th, 2009, which means school, academic and public libraries will be forced to either remove all children's books from the shelves, or ban children from entering libraries completely.
We need to make sure this doesn't happen. The American Library Association's Washington Office has been closely monitoring this situation and communicating with Members of Congress and the Association of American Publishers (AAP) on how to ensure that libraries are exempt from the CPSIA. The deadline for implementation is quickly approaching, which means we need make sure we are doing everything possible to ensure access to children's books in our school and public libraries.
The American Library Association is considering filing a suit for preliminary injunction against the CPSC implementing the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008. In order to move forward, we need your assistance by contacting all your school and public libraries and asking them the following questions:
* What will they have to do on or prior to February 10, 2009 to cut off access to children's books to ensure CPSIA compliance?
* Would they be willing to file an affidavit stating the steps they will need to take?
* If they can show that this legislation will cause them irreparable harm, would they be willing to sign onto the suit for injunction as a plaintiff?
As always, thank you for everything you do. This is an extremely critical issue and your timely responses are greatly appreciated.
Libraries offer free relief from tough times
by
Brian Williams - NBC Nightly News
The New LDS Church History Library
Rises in Downtown SLC!
H. B. 135 – Grants From Department of Community and Culture includes $9 million for the Board of Directors of the Utah State Library, Utah Arts Council, the Museum Services Advisory Board, and the Board of State History. This bill includes about $2.7 million in grant dollars for Utah libraries and it requests the Utah State Library Board "submit a request to the Governor and Legislature for prioritized capital facilities grants."
This is not in the Governor's Budget, but USL has supplied and we are supplying information through our Department of Community and Culture, at the request of Representative Allen from Davis County. H.C.R. 3 - Concurrent Resolution - Declaring Love Your Library Week -- Clark, S http://le.utah.gov/~2008/htmdoc/hbillhtm/hcr003.htm
Please ask your legislator to sign the bill so the entire state can celebrate and recognize libraries during National Library Week this year.
The Utah Center for the Book invites you to attend meetings from 4:30 to 6 pm on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Alternate Tuesdays are scheduled for holiday dates. For more information or to RSVP, contact Angelica Lopez Moyes at amoyes@slcpl.org or (801) 524-8254.
ULA Strategic Planning Document 2006-09
Report to American Library Association
Council and Executive Board [PDF][Word]
Major Program Board deadlines and ULA Board meetings
have been added to the ULA calendar. See details on ULA
calendar.
