WHO WE ARE
We are youth librarians just like you! We are passionate about serving our patrons (especially the youngest), creating opportunities, building connections, and making you the best librarian you can be. When we all work together toward improving our services and learning more, our patrons and communities can only benefit.
Purpose
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To encourage active involvement of all librarians serving the needs of young people
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To upgrade library service in reader and user guidance, reference, programming, public relations, collection development, and departmental management for all users of young people’s library resources
2024 Subdivision Officers
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Danielle Ziegler, Chair
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Bailey Keimig-Gehrke, Vice Chair
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Keri Weston-Stoll, Secretary
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Dee Shalon-Deur, Awards Chair
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Katie Dreyer, Keeper of Memories & Executive Board Liaison
Do you work with children or young adults? Then this is the place for you.
WHAT WE DO
Our Activities
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Provide workshops at the ILA Annual Conference
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Present the Quality Time Award and the Bridge to Reading Award
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Offers scholarships to state conferences
The Youth Services Subdivision (YSS) is committed to:
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Encouraging active involvement of all librarians serving the needs of young people.
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Upgrading library service in reader and user guidance, reference, programming, public relations, collection development, and departmental management for all users of young people's library resources.
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Promoting cooperation and communication among librarians and others with mutual concerns.
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Increasing public awareness of youth services.
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Promoting quality basic professional education and encourage growth through continuing education.
