Minutes
Young Peoples Library Group (YPLG) meeting
Date and Time: 17 February 2014, 9:00am – 3:30pm
Venue: Sunny Bank Hills Library, Brisbane City Council.
Attendees
Natasha Pugh
Michelle Swales
Susan Page
Laney Robinson
Liz Derouet
Emily Russell
Caroline Podd
Lynne Alsop
Sonia Parker
Emma Spelman
Sian O’Shea
Erica Hately
Dave Smith
Renee Mason
Rosalie Stafford
Elizabeth Morgan
Maria Mudgway
Ann Spelman
Kerry Griffith
Michael Marks
Michelle Felton
Maureen O’Shea
State Library of Queensland
State Library of Queensland
State Library of Queensland-Fieldwork
Logan City Libraries
Toowoomba Regional Libraries
City of Gold Coast
City of Gold Coast
Gympie Regional Libraries
Brisbane City Council Libraries
Brisbane City Council Libraries
Brisbane City Council Libraries
QUT Faculty of Education
Scenic Rim Regional Council Libraries
Scenic Rim Regional Council Libraries
Ipswich Libraries
Ipswich Libraries
Ipswich Libraries
Moreton Bay Library
Moreton Bay Regional Library service
Redland Libraries
Redland Libraries
Sunshine Coast Libraries/Noosa
Apologies
Julianne Bachmann
Lockyer Valley Libraries
Welcome & Introductions
Previous minutes
Accepted: Michael Marks and Seconded: Sonia Parker
Draft Terms of Reference– Michelle Swales SLQ
A draft Terms of Reference (TOR) for the group has been written to state the purpose and
objectives of YPLG. Having a formalised TOR outlines the strategic purpose of the group,
and will provide an advocacy tool for members to provide to their organisations that outlines
the value of their attendance at YPLG events.
Feedback received
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The title of the group presents a challenge that it only includes Librarians.
Action – It was proposed that the title of the group will now be known as “Young Peoples
Libraries Group” – this will be sent to the list for approval.
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In Purpose and Objectives we need to include an increase of on-line communication.
Either though the list or using the wikispace
Action - Michelle will send link to wiki space to all members to trial and update TOR text.
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In Purpose and Objective point 3 - clarify the term-“Distribute or conduct research” to
include support of grant applications and consultation on research and development
of opportunities.
Action - the TOR will be amended and this point will be added to the regular meeting agenda
to discuss supporting opportunities.
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Text to be strengthened in point 4 in Purpose and Objectives to include action “Identify and collaborate on opportunities….”
Action - Michelle will amend draft TOR with above points amended. New draft will be
circulated at next meeting
ALIACYSS
Rene Mason presented to the table an opportunity to be a part of the ALIA Children and
Youth services committee. They are currently looking for members to assist with
administration.
Brisbane Digital Hub
Jane Peel presented a demonstration of the types of programs that are delivered through the
BCC digital Hub program. Jane Peel encouraged people to become champions of Coder
Dojo and other programs in their own region. Laney Robinson from Logan Libraries
discussed the programs they are undertaking involving similar programs.
Jane Peel’s presentation can be found via the webpage.
Readers Cup
Sonia Parker facilitated a round table discussion on the Readers Cup with a focus to
encourage other libraries to take it up in their region. The Readers Cup was presented as an
opportunity for libraries to connect with their community and form a network, through an
established format.
Summer Reading
Natasha Pugh announced that the theme for next year will be Adventure. The prizes, images
and posters will be revealed in the next few weeks.
This theme was accompanied by a book map of ideas to assist the programming for each
library.
Feedback was given that the online registration was good but there needed to be sent an
acknowledgement that they had received the registration.
Natasha discussed that she will be doing a mailing list cleanse and update for the
communication channels.
Natasha’s power point presentation can be found via the webpage.
Natasha facilitated a round table discussion on the Summer Reading program across all the
regions.
Discussion
BCC Libraries
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Developed own program
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Passport post card with stickers
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Activities included maker spaces (Craft Bar), Lego workshops, science shows
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YA program included-Science workshops, i-film training, Introduction to interior
design and fashion, Literature Based Trivia Night-the hunger games
Redland Library
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Very successful program with an increase in numbers from previous years
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Successfully ran weekly challenges- word find and scavenger hunt
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Have established an aged 8 and up book club called “The Adventurers Book club”
Sunshine Coast Libraries/Noosa
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Created own Kids News Magazine- very successful
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Used booklets to conduct Spy Training
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Teamed with Blue Skye Science to develop a booklet that had an activity based
around a crime scene in the library for ages 9-12
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Ran an activity called “Hunter” for ages 13 and up that was a treasure hunt with
quests and challenges
Logan
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Had a launch party which was successful and will do next year
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Developed and distributed the supa sleuth starter pack
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Screened the Scooby Doo movie
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Linked with Robo girls to do a robotics workshop
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Launched the new TLC ( Technology, Learn, Create) Lounge
Gold Coast
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Developed their own icon - Danny the dingo - will use this icon next year too
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Reading packs and passports used, the passports had hours of reading not number
of books. This included being read to as well as independent reading
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The number of participants increased from previous years, particularly in Robina
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Had a big prize at the end of the program donated by Australian Geographic of a
$100 voucher and a star projector.
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Launch and finish party
Ipswich
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Number of registrations were down from previous years
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This year parents filled in thee registration
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The participants had to do 6 reviews on-line or on paper. 24% did all reviews
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Had an End Party, received boxes of books from suppliers that were given as prizes
Scenic Rim
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All registrations done on-line
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No booklets were printed, developed cards instead. Kits were given out, of a pencil
case with activities/card inside.
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Lucky dips were used as a reward
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Connect to the collection was a focus of the program with using Geronimo stilton as a
mascot
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A mystery activity around the Christmas tree going missing in the library
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An activity for YA - write a newspaper article on the missing tree
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Local snake handler event - 120 attended
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YA Manga novels set up from supplier- YA encouraged to come along and suggest
what the Library should buy.
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Suggested that the school that the participant attends should be added to the
registration to enable the library to visit the school and present the certificate/prize at
assembly.
Mackay
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Police service came and took finger prints and shoe prints for a treasure hunt activity.
This was very successful.
Toowoomba
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The participation was down from last year
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The program finished a week early due to the Library moving location
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Conducted a code breaking and treasure hunt activity
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Anthropologist from USQ presented a talk, looking into archaeologists for future
events
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Made kits of disguises and code breaking for kids activity
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Spy boot camp-finger printing and had a lie detector that was a big success
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Cartoon workshop with Dave Hackett
SLQ
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Read 4 Life program - encouraging reading for under 5’s program coming up March
15 to 16.
Moreton bay
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Printed Passports to stamp and opportunity to engage on-line
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Received rewards if they read for 3 hours
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Prizes included $25 book vouchers
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Asked people to become members when they register to participate in the program
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Increased the number of ebooks for kids available, this lead to an increase in the
amount of ebooks borrowed
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Ran an event that investigated digital literacy for 2-5 year olds with parents
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The program launch consisted of a performance/event with a sign up table. This was
more successful than a party
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Show bags/Library bags were distributed at the event
Next meetingPlease contact Michelle Swales if interested in hosting a meeting.
Michelle.swales@slq.qld.gov.au
Next meeting at State Library of Queensland – August 27 2014.
Meeting closed at 3.45pm