Youth Services Division (YSD)

Description

YSD works to:

promote library service for youth librarianship within and for the public libraries in Delaware.
cooperate in the promotion of general and joint
enterprises within the Association and with other library groups, and to represent and interpret library service to youth in contacts outside the profession.
have full authority within the Delaware Library Association in respect to all programs and policies which concern only the area of library service to youth in Delaware, and to act for the Association in this area.
study, approve, and sponsor standards, laws, and financial support for library service to youth in coordination with the State Division of Libraries, the Delaware Library Trustee Association, and all other appropriate organizations.
conduct activities and projects for improvement and
extension of library service to youth and for stimulation of the
development of librarians and staff members engaged in library service to youth in Delaware.
DLA Handbook, p. 34.

News/Updates:

Fall YSD Meeting
- Mark your calendars for the fall 2023 YSD meeting. The meeting will be held at the Dover Public Library. Register: Registration Link: https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/11202849
Blue Hen Book Award

Officers
The officers and the past president are the Executive Board of the Division. Vice Presidents are also part of the Conference Committee. (As of 2017, YSD has two-year terms.)

President

Susan Elizabeth Cordle
Administrative Librarian
Delaware Division of Libraries
Phone: (302) 257-3011
susanelizabeth.cordle AT lib.de.us

Vice President|President-Elect/Conference Committee Chair

Rachel West
Library Manager
Hockessin Library
Phone: (302) 239-5160
Rachel.West AT newcastlede.gov

Secretary

Emily Ellinger
Teen Services Librarian
Lewes Public Library
Phone: (302) 703-3007
Emily.Ellinger AT lib.de.us

Past President

Renate Cumming
rcumming AT nccde.org

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