Competency #9 Internet: Website

Internet Website: Collaborative Summer Library Program
http://www.cslpreads.org/index.html .

The website I have chosen for my topic area is the Collaborative Summer Reading Program website, it can be accessed at: http://www.cslpreads.org/index.html .
I found this website by searching the query, collaborative summer reading program through the internet search engine Google. CSLPReads.org was the top returned result of 267,000 results.
The collaborative summer reading program began in 1987 when ten Minnesota regional library systems developed a summer library program for children, choosing a theme, creating artwork and selecting incentives that public libraries in the regions could purchase and use.
Library’s in participating states work together to provide high-quality summer reading program materials for children at the lowest cost possible for their public libraries. The libraries receive materials that are designed exclusively for CSLP members and they also have access to artwork, publicity, incentives, programming manuals, and promotional ideas.
I chose this website because my topic is children’s literature and the summer reading program plays a crucial role in public libraries and children’s literacy. I feel that this is a great resource to have access to if you are or are pondering becoming a CSLP member. There is a wealth of information offered at the website, in addition to the workshops that are offered where librarians from all over can share and swap ideas.