Loud Librarians Lead - Vlog for May 2021

Learn how to create reading kits for your library that help families practice reading at home.

Jenna's passion for teaching and working with children keeps her reaching for new ways to promote learning.

Jenna has an undergraduate degree in elementary education, a Master of Arts in Education as a Reading Specialist, and a Master of Library and Information Services. The thing that Jenna loves most about the library is creating community connections, whether at storytime or serving library customers.

Special thanks and credit go to the Denver Public Library for sharing resources and information, which was used to create reading kits for Siouxland Libraries.

Visit library.sd.gov for downloadables including a tip sheet, poster and a leveling rubric.

At Siouxland Libraries, Jenna would like to thank Stephanie Bents, Kiesha Dykstra, Elizabeth Berg, and Alysia Boysen for their role in creating the reading kit collection.

For questions about the reading kits:

• Jenna Neugebauer, Siouxland Libraries, JNeugebauer@siouxfalls.org
• Amy Seto Forrester, Children's Librarian, Denver Public Library, aforrester@denverlibrary.org
• Warren Shanks, Children's Librarian, Denver Public Library, wshanks@denverlibrary.org

Summer Reading Program Resources

#SDSummerReading2021

Visit the summer reading resource webpage #SDSummerReading2021 for promotional materials, updated program counting instructions and information on reporting statistics on the summer reading survey. Help South Dakota reach our goal of 100,000 participants for 2021!

Remember to check out the WhoFi Program Planner to help you record and track library programs. This tool is free and available to all South Dakota public libraries regardless of whether you are using the WhoFi wireless session counter.

Collaborative Summer Reading Program Updates:

• The Libraries and Summer Food guide is a one-stop resource for libraries looking to learn more and get involved in the USDA Summer Food Service Program or other ways to connect youth with healthy food. It has been updated for 2021 and covers all the basics: https://www.cslpreads.org/libraries-and-summer-food
• CSLP has created sample posts and graphics for your library to use on social media, which you will find in the 2021 Tails & Tales Social Media Toolkit
• Full PSA English Youtube link: https://youtu.be/3hJ5J7ay_t8 The "base" files are available for libraries to add their own logo or text. These files can be found on the "Additional Program Tools" tab, under the Manual Downloads drop down. CSLP released a handful of 15-20 second "shorts" cut from the PSA for libraries to share on their social media accounts on a weekly basis, keeping patron's attention throughout the summer.
• The CSLP Teen Video Challenge is back for 2021! Go to https://www.cslpreads.org/programs/teen-program/2021-teen-video-challenge/ for all the details, including the submission form and contest rules.

CSLP is looking forward to seeing & sharing #TailsandTales posts from your library! Remember you can follow CSLP on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest: @CSLPreads. CSLP also offers two Facebook Groups for member library staff: Feeding the Whole Child and the Official Summer Library Programming group.

South Dakota is part of the multi-state Collaborative Summer Library Program. Funding for CSLP statewide membership is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) as administered by the South Dakota State Library.

May 2021 Federal Publication: Pioneers of American Landscape Design

Spring's arrival of the meadowlark and first blades of grass give thirst to cultivate. From residential properties, cemeteries, parks and all scales, horticulturists, naturalists, engineers, farmer's and local gardeners, to name a few, have acquired skills and training to plan their field of flourish sharing their passion of the earth. A National Park Service publication, the Pioneers of American Landscape Design was the hope to encourage activities in the history of landscape. Harriett Risley Foote, an accomplished rosarian who produced roses taller than she gives her secrets. Robert Morris Copeland often teamed with Horace W.S. Cleveland. Mr. Cleveland designed the Minneapolis Park System. The birth of these men and women date back to the 1800s, 'these landscape pioneers have literally shaped our nation.'

Pioneers of American Landscape Design II: an Annotated Bibliography
I 29.82:P 65/995 OCLC#33963714

Available through the National Park Service from npshistory.com: http://npshistory.com/publications/pioneers-am-landscape-design-2.pdf

Oak Bluff's Martha's Vineyard design page 36, Robert Morris Copeland.

The SD State Library is a federal depository library and provides access to print and electronic federal government publications. Print publications are available via interlibrary loan. Electronic publications are linking from the state library online catalog.