Sharon Rawlins
Sharon Rawlins, Youth Services Specialist at the NJ State Library (NJSL), shares booklists, resources, grant opportunities and other topics of interest to youth services librarians around the state.
Youth Services, a part of the NJSL’s Library Development, assists certified librarians and library staff members who work with youth ages 0 – 18 on a wide range of topics including grant opportunities, resource sharing, best practices and readers advisory.
The unit administers award programs, coordinates the annual Statewide Summer Reading Program, offers continuing education opportunities and acts as a liaison to other local, regional and statewide organizations working with youth through collaborative partnerships.
Contact
If you have any subject matter questions, please e-mail:
Sharon Rawlins
Youth Services Specialist
Library Development Bureau
NJ State Library
srawlins@njstatelib.org
Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries (SEAL) Program for NJ Libraries
With funding from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, the Space Science Institute, through its Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries (SEAL) program has provided NJSL with solar science kits, and information and activities to share with public libraries for their library patrons.
Click here to learn more, or register for a kit.
New Jersey Youth Advisory Council (NJYAC) Listserv
NJSL has a long-established free listserv called NJYAC for youth services librarians. It was created in order to reach out to youth services librarians and library staff with announcements, grant opportunities, information about upcoming programs and discussions on youth services issues. Feel free to subscribe to get advice from fellow librarians or to share your own success stories.