Summer Reading 2009 FAQ
Q: What statistics will be requested at the end of Summer Reading?
A: Number registered, number of programs held, program attendance, number of books/hours, library budget for Summer Reading, other funds (donations, etc.) for Summer Reading, number of volunteers, and volunteer hours.
If you offer a separate teen Summer Reading, you will count teens separately. If you don't offer a teen Summer Reading, teens will be counted with children.
Q: How do I find performers for my Summer Reading programs?
A: Try the Performer Directory, or post to the Children's List (CHLIB-L) to see if others have suggestions or contact information. Young Audiences, Woodruff Arts Center, in Atlanta is another resource for quality programs. The website is http://yawac.org.
Q: How do I join the Children's Listserv (CHLIB-l)?
A: To join the list, follow the instructions here. Note that you must use a public library system domain in your e-mail address to qualify for membership to the list, as it is limited to children's services staff working in Georgia public libraries.
Q: What is the IMLS phrasing I need to use on all publicity for LSTA sponsored (or partially sponsored) programs?
A: "Supported {in part can be added if local funding is also supporting the project} by funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under provision of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by Georgia Public Library Service, a unit of the University System of Georgia."
The Institute of Museum and Library Services requires public acknowledgement of the activities it supports. The Institute has a logo and tag line that should be used in acknowledging our support. You should use newspaper articles, op-ed pieces, radio interviews, and other media activities to extend the impact of your effort; our support should be mentioned in media activities related to your award. Please be sure to include any copies of publicity in the final report for the mini-grant. If you have any questions regarding the forms of acknowledgment, please contact Elaine.
Q: Can GPLS come to my library for a visit?
A: You bet! If you are interested in having a site visit, please contact Elaine.
Q: What materials will we be getting from the state library agency for Summer Reading?
A: The order for summer reading materials was due in mid-November. Each library system will receive a supply of reading logs, bookmarks, stickers, and posters (one size). Bilingual posters in English/Spanish were also available. The order for Summer Reading 2009 will be due in mid-November again this year. The Highsmith/Upstart catalogs will be distributed at the Fall Quadrant meetings.
Q: What is the CSLP and when did Georgia join?
A: From the CSLP website: "The Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) is a grassroots consortium of 46 state agencies and associations working together to provide high-quality summer reading program materials for children at the lowest cost possible for their public, private and school libraries."
Georgia joined in 2007. 2008 was the first year Georgia implemented Summer Reading using CSLP's themes and materials.
Q: How can I get involved with CSLP?
A: It's easy! Anyone can get involved with the Collaborative Summer Library Program. Do you miss editing the Summer Reading manual? Would you like to see the incentives before they make it to the catalog? If so, there's a CSLP committee for you! Those who are active on a CSLP committee will be given consideration for travel to the CSLP Annual Meeting. Please contact Elaine for more information.
Q: What is the Summer Reading 2009 theme and slogan?
A: The Arts is the general theme. "Be Creative @ your library" is the slogan. The artist is David Catrow.
Q: What are the Spanish translations for "Be Creative @ your library” and “Express Yourself @ your library”?
A: “Sé Creativo en tu biblioteca" and “Expresate en tu Biblioteca”
Q: What is the Teen Summer Reading 2009 slogan?
A:"Express Yourself @ your library." The artist is Brad Sneed.
Q: What are the fonts used for Summer Reading 2009?
On the Cole “Be Creative” artwork, we used Grinched. More information about a free download of Grinched can be found here at 1001fonts.com. The teen poster type was actually hand-lettered by the artist. When CSLP had to add type, they used Crazy Harold and manipulated it in Illustrator to make it look more like the painted text.
The fonts listed in the Summer Reading manual are the manual fonts. Snicker and New Baskerville are the header and body fonts in the children’s manual and Crazy Harold and New Baskerville are the header and body fonts used in the teen manual.
Q: Where can I find the Summer Reading artwork?
A: The clip art (B&W and color) is found on the two CDs that were included with the Summer Reading manuals. The high-resolution files should be used if you wish to enlarge.
Q: Where can we get the teen artwork and manual?
A: The teen manual was packaged with the Children's manual this year. Copies were mailed to the HQ library in November. The teen clip art is also available only on the CDs included with the Summer Reading manuals.
Q: Can I put the Catrow or Sneed art on our library's website?
A: Yes, but there are rules of use for doing so. Each graphic must be coded to prevent viewers from copying the image. Instructions are found here at the CSLP website. Additionally, all CSLP images should be removed from library websites (including the archives) by September 30, 2009.
Q: I know CSLP has a lot of rules for using the artwork. Where can I find that information?
A: CSLP members do not own the artwork for the summer programs—the copyright is held by the vendor and artists. The CSLP Rules of Use can be found here: http://www.cslpreads.org/rou.htm
Q: Will we get the PSA for our television stations and schools this year?
A: PSAs for children and teens are available for download at the CSLP website at http://www.cslpreads.org/psa.htm. If your library would like to request the PSA in a different format, please contact Elaine. Please remember that these PSAs cannot be given to community partners for posting on their websites. For a complete listing of "Rules of Use," please visit the CSLP website at http://www.cslpreads.org/rou.htm
Q: Can libraries post the PSAs on their websites? On their MySpace page? On You Tube?
A: Yes and no. Libraries are able to use the CSLP PSAs on their library websites and the library's MySpace pages, but not on You Tube. Community partners are not permitted to have the PSA or any CSLP graphics on their websites. For more information, please see the CSLP Rules of Use.
Q: What incentives will be available for Summer Reading?
A: The incentives and T-shirts for children and teens are available at the Highsmith/Upstart website http://www.highsmith.com/cslp/
Highsmith/Upstart is the only vendor with the official, licensed CSLP merchandise that bears the Catrow and Sneed art. Libraries are also welcome to order additional incentives through other vendors such as Janway, Oriental Trading, US Toy, Rhode Island Novelty.
Q: What are the future themes?
A: The slogans for 2010 (theme: water) are: for children, “Make a Splash—READ," and for teens, "Make Waves @ Your Library." The artist for "Splash" is Henry Cole, and the artist for "Waves" is Ursula Vernon. The general theme for 2011 is world cultures. The slogans for 2011 are: for children, "One World, Many Stories," and for teens, "You are Here." The general theme for 2012 will be "night"--slogans will be decided at the 2010 CSLP Annual Meeting