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Connecticut Youth Services Discussion Lists

goodnightmoon -  A listserv for anyone involved with children's services in Connecticut public libraries. This is your place to ask questions, share ideas, brag about great programs, let off steam, find out about continuing education, in short, to network with your colleagues from all over the state. Please introduce yourselves and your library when you join the list, it will be a great way for all of us to learn more about the talented, creative, people who make up the world of children's libraries in Connecticut. For more information contact Susan Cormier, scormier@cslib.org.
Subscription and posting information can be found here: http://mylist.net/listinfo/goodnightmoon

Speak -  A listserv for those who work with teens in Connecticut libraries - a discussion place to talk about young adult literature, programs, policies and other issues in working with teens in our state. For more information contact Linda Williams, lwilliams@cslib.org.
Subscription and posting information can be found here: http://mylist.net/listinfo/speak

Other Youth Services Discussion Lists

PUBYAC - An Internet discussion list concerned with the practical aspects of Children and Young Adult Services in Public Libraries, focusing on programming ideas, outreach and literacy programs for children and caregivers, censorship and policy issues, collection development, administrative considerations, puppetry, job openings, professional development and other pertinent services and issues.

ChildLit - An unmoderated listserv for discussion of children's literature. It is maintained by Rutgers University and owned by Michael Joseph.

Association for Library Service to Children Discussion (ALSC) Discussion Lists

ALSCCOLMGT - An online forum for public librarians who are engaged in the development and management of children's print, audiovisual, and electronic collections.

ALSC-L - The ALSC Electronic Discussion List keeps subscribers informed of ALSC activities and issues.

ALSCPUBSCH - Public Library-School Partnership Discussion Group list  provides an online forum for school and public librarians who are working together or planning to develop joint activities.

ALSCSTORY - For discussion of issues and concerns in storytelling, as well as keep in touch with a storytelling support group.

BORNTOREAD - A discussion list where those participating or interested in the Born to Read program can exchange ideas, solicit advice, offer insights, and learn more about this exciting program.

CHILDTECH - ALSC’s Children and Technology Committee has established an electronic discussion list, CHILDTECH, devoted to the discussion of technology issues as they relate to youth services in libraries.

MANAGINGCS - ALSC's Managing Children's Services Committee established MANAGINGCS as a forum for sharing issues, ideas, queries, solutions, and best practices in administration, supervision, and management of children's and youth library services.

PRESCHSVCS - An online forum on any topic related to preschool services, programs, or materials related to children from ages infant through the preschool years, and the adults who serve them.

Young Adult Library Services Association Discussion Lists

YALSA-BK - For discussion of young adult literature.
To subscribe and unsubscribe: Go to http://lists.ala.org/wws/info/yalsa-bk. Select 'Subscribe' or 'Unsubscribe' on the left hand side. Enter your email address and hit the gray button

YALSA-L  - For news and information about ALA and YALSA programs and activities. Provides subscribers a channel of communication for feedback to ALA and YALSA.
To subscribe and unsubscribe: Go to http://lists.ala.org/wws/info/yalsa-l. Select 'Subscribe' or 'Unsubscribe' on the left hand side. Enter your email address and hit the gray button

YALSA-LOCKDOWN - For discussion of issues unique to librarians working with incarcerated youth.
To subscribe and unsubscribe: Go to http://lists.ala.org/wws/info/yalsa-lockdown. Select 'Subscribe' or 'Unsubscribe' on the left hand side. Enter your email address and hit the gray button

YA-MUSIC - For discussion and development of recommended practices in collections, programming, and related topics in music and media for young adults in libraries.
To subscribe and unsubscribe: Go to http://lists.ala.org/wws/info/ya-music. Select 'Subscribe' or 'Unsubscribe' on the left hand side. Enter your email address and hit the gray button.

YA-URBAN - For discussion of issues particular to serving young adults in large urban public library systems.
To subscribe and unsubscribe:  Go to http://lists.ala.org/wws/info/ya-urban. Select 'Subscribe' or 'Unsubscribe' on the left hand side. Enter your email address and hit the gray button

YA-YAAC - For discussion of issues particular to teen advisory groups, professional development, programming for young adults, and other issues regarding serving teens in libraries.
To subscribe and unsubscribe: Go to http://lists.ala.org/wws/info/ya-yaac. Select 'Subscribe' or 'Unsubscribe' on the left hand side. Enter your email address and hit the gray button.