Idaho Commission for Libraries
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Read to Me
Apply Now for New ICfL VISTA Position
The Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICfL) has a wonderful VISTA opportunity!
The VISTA Routes to Reading Assistant will help to implement an important new
program bringing early childhood literacy to rural low income Idaho children
and their families. Our VISTA will assist ICfL early childhood literacy Program
Coordinators to implement Routes to Reading in rural libraries and childcare
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My First Books (formally Read to Me First Book) Applications for 2012-2013
My First Books is a Read to Me program that has been successfully implemented since 1997. Formerly titled "Read to Me First Book," this program strengthens partnerships between public libraries and local schools, preschools, Head Start sites, and child care providers.
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The Scoop - April 27th, 2012 vol. 8 no. 8
The April 27 Scoop has information on how to apply for the new Deposit Collection mini-grant, how to submit titles for Get Caught Reading Month, and provides tons of useful tips and tools. See who won this year’s CSLP Teen Video Challenge, and read what your colleagues are doing around the state. Happy Spring!
Apply Now for Early Literacy Deposit Collection Mini-Grant
Funding was allocated during the 2012 Legislative session to help increase access to print for Idaho’s youngest students. The amount of reading done in homes is the single most important factor in developing children’s literacy skills.
Apply now for elementary school library funds
Funding was allocated during the 2012 Legislative session to help increase access to print for Idaho’s youngest students. The amount of reading done in homes is the single most important factor in developing children’s literacy skills.
Resources Listed in The Scoop
Music to Use in Storytimes, Compiled by Rick Samuelson, Washington County Cooperative Library Services (April 27, 2012)
The Scoop - April 13h, 2012 vol. 8 no. 7
The April 13 Scoop has information on new mini-grants for Idaho elementary school libraries and public libraries, booklists, and tips and tools. See who won great prizes at this year’s Teens and Tech Trainings and read what your colleagues are doing around the state. Enjoy!
Focus: El dia de los ninos and Print Motivation
Focus: El dia de los ninos and Print Motivation April, 2012
The Scoop - March 23th, 2012 vol. 8 no. 6
In this issue of The Scoop you can find ideas for small and rural libraries, see what Idaho libraries did for Teen Tech Week, find out about upcoming events, meet Meridian Library District’s Megan Egbert, and tap into continuing education webinars through Webjunction. The Tips and Tools section introduces “Voki,” a web 2.0 tool that allows you to convert text to voice.
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