Tips and Info from DPI's Feb 27, 2025 Youth Services Newsletter

Jeni Schomber's DPI Youth Services Weekly Reminders and Resources is chockfull of great resources. If you are a WI youth library staffer and you don't receive this weekly missive in your email inbox, please contact Jeni (jennifer.schomber@dpi.wi.gov) to be placed on the list! 

Here is the February 27, 2025 edition

CSLP Newsletter

• Check out this month's Collaborative Summer Library Program newsletter featuring information about the Summer Reading Kickoff, Brag Tags, Save the Date for Theme and Slogan sessions, and much more!

STARNet Webinar - Summer Fun for All Ages with GLOBE Citizen Science

• March 4^th from 12 to 1 p.m.
• Join STARnet and the NASA Earth Science Education Collaborative (NESEC) to round out planning for your 2025 summer library programs. Discover hands-on STEAM activities that can support the Collaborative Summer Library Program (Color Our World) theme. These can be used in active and passive library programs to inspire and prepare patrons of all ages – from kids to seniors – to participate in NASA GLOBE Observer citizen science.
• Register today!

Presentation Proposals Now Being Accepted for Upgrade Conference

• The University of Wisconsin-Madison iSchool is excited to announce Upgrade, a new conference dedicated to exploring the intersection of technology and library services. This two-day event in Madison, WI will bring together library staff from across the country to discuss innovative practices in library technology on October 6-7, 2025.
• We are looking for presenters to offer insights, strategies, and tools that will transform how we serve our communities through technology. Submit your proposal here by March 2, 2025, for full consideration. For more details on session proposals, please visit https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/upgrade/upgrade-call-for-proposals/.

govDelivery Subscription List

• DPI is transitioning our subscription lists to a new provider, govDelivery. This change will help us improve communication security, accessibility, and overall efficiency. No additional action is required on your part. You will continue to receive the Weekly Reminders and Resources email, just in a different format.
• What You Need to Know
• Uninterrupted Communication: You will continue to receive the DPI Youth Services Weekly Reminders and Resources email without disruption.
• New Email Address: You may notice a new sender address in your inbox: DPILibraryYouthServices@info.dpi.wi.gov. Please add this to your address book to ensure smooth delivery.
• Branding Changes: Future communications will feature the DPI’s official branding, including our logo and colors.

I appreciate your patience as we work to make this transition as seamless as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.