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Youth/Adult Library Services

Resources for Public Library Youth Services Staff

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

November 20, 2024

THE NEW 1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN BAGS ARE IN!

PLEASE NOTE THAT ORDERS NOW GO TO CIRCULATION AT THE NH STATE LIBRARY - JANUARY 2025

2024 Social Emotional Librarianship Survey

NH Cyber Defence Program - For Librarians

See pdf for presentation to NH Librarians

Here is the link to the printable posters:

https://www.theatomgroup.com/mcdp

Youth Financial Education

If you work with children and youth, you can help them develop the building blocks of financial capability—at school, at home, and in the community. CFPB's tools and resources can help you teach financial literacy across the curriculum, even if you’re new to the topic.

https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/educator-tools/youth-financial-education/

Introducing the CFPB Money Monsters!

The Money Monsters are a group of creatures who are new to our universe. That means they need to learn about many important things like school, friendship, and financial literacy.  https://orders.gpo.gov/CFPBYOUTH/CFPB_YOUTH.aspx

 

Mandated Reporter Responsibilites

EVERYONE in NH is a Mandated Reporter. 

Learn the Signs of neglect, physical, and sexual abuse to identify a child victim and understand your responsibility as a mandated reporter. Whether you prefer an in-person presentation, workshop, or online training, New Hampshire's Child Advocacy Center's Know & Tell offer a variety of education programs to provide in-depth information on your responsibility to report suspected child abuse, contact us today at 603-864-0216 or request a training session here.

Telehealth Privacy and Security Tips

Using video apps and other technologies for telehealth can create risks to the privacy and security of your health information. This can include when you are accessing telehealth services on a website, through an app, or even through a patient portal. Consider these tips to protect and secure your health information.

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/guidance/telehealth-privacy-security/index.html

Free Borrowing from USNH Libraries for NH Residents

Exciting news for New Hampshire library lovers—the University System of New Hampshire libraries are now offering free borrowing services to all NH residents! The libraries included in this program are UNH Durham and Manchester campuses, Plymouth State and Keene State. 

“We welcome visitors to our campus libraries, and now we are extending free loans of books and other physical objects to Granite State residents. We hope more people will take advantage of the wealth of information available at our public college and university libraries across the state,” says Tara Lynn Fulton, Dean of the UNH Library.

Whether you want to visit, browse the stacks, or request a free borrower’s card, here are 5 things you should know before you start borrowing.

https://library.unh.edu/blog/2023/07/free-borrowing-usnh-libraries-nh-residents

 

PaintNPlay

PaintNPlay from the National Gallery of Art

Video of the short zoom informational 

https://youtu.be/lwqzZavmyaM?si=UlgXQu_sW8iV_wOb

Website: 

https://www.nga.gov/games/paint-n-play/

https://www.nga.gov/games/paint-n-play/kiosk/ (without right side options) 

Please send feedback to John Gordy at j-gordy@Nga.gov

 

This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the New Hampshire State Library.