Volume 11, August 13, 2015 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) LEADING FROM ANY POSITION: CREATING LEARNING LIBRARIES IN FIVE EASY LESSONS

2) EXPLORING TECHNOLOGY: ET KITS GRANT CYCLE OPEN

3) TRAINING OPPORTUNITY

4) EARLY LEARNING CONFERENCES – FALL 2015

5) CITY/COUNTY CONFERENCE & ASSOCIATION

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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1) LEADING FROM ANY POSITION: CREATING LEARNING LIBRARIES IN FIVE EASY LESSONS

Today’s environment requires us to think more creatively to meet our continued challenges and the needs of our communities. Innovation involves honest assessment of our library processes, how we are using our resources, and how we are responding to a quickly evolving customer base.

There are creative, yet pragmatic approaches that have been proven effective in helping libraries embrace innovation. Becky Schreiber and John Shannon of Schreiber Shannon Associates, have been working with libraries nationally and internationally to implement these processes. Results have been recognized by library staff who embrace the concepts and implement the disciplines of Peter Senge’s Learning Organizations. We all share the value of lifelong learning, and these processes put us to the test. Together, we will examine innovative ideas and support each other’s efforts to enhance creativity in our libraries.

In this experiential workshop, we will:

• explore the concepts of Leading From Any Position to take initiative and garner influence regardless of organizational authority
• examine practical applications of Senge’s five disciplines
• apply the disciplines to each participant’s unique situation
• plan strategies for using the concepts to create a collaborative culture
• experience the fun of creating together by treating ambiguity as an opportunity for group innovation

Workshop registration open now:

• Thursday, October 22, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (includes working lunch) at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C Street, Vancouver, Washington 98660 (a branch of Fort Vancouver Regional Library).
• Register here. Register early, registration closes on October 8, 2015 or when full.
• Questions? Please contact Shirley Lewis at [email protected].

This workshop is sponsored by Washington State Library in collaboration with PNLA Leads.

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2) EXPLORING TECHNOLOGY: ET KITS GRANT CYCLE OPEN

Exploring Technology: ET kits grant cycle from the Washington State Library (WSL) is open. The purpose of this grant cycle is to empower libraries as exploration centers for youth.

This grant cycle enables public and tribal libraries to apply for a Mindstorm Lego® Robotics kit or an Eggbot Robotics kit. WSL expects youth will increase their science, technology, engineering, and math skills through interaction with the kits. The contents of the Mindstorm Lego® Robotics kit and the Eggbot Robotics kits can be found in the third section of the grant guidelines.

• Grant guidelines and the application forms.
• Grant applications are due on Friday, August 28, 2015.
•  Questions? Email Carolyn Petersen at [email protected]

This grant cycle is made possible through funding provided to the Washington State Library by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

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3) TRAINING OPPORTUNITY

•  Sharing Your Passion: Creating Powerful Mission & Vision Statements, August 24, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Labor & Industries Building at 7273 Linderson Way SW in Tumwater. This training is sponsored by the Corporations & Charities Division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

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4) EARLY LEARNING CONFERENCES – FALL 2015

•  Washington Home Visiting Summit, September 9-10 in Seattle
•  Young Child Expo, September 30-October 2 in Spokane
•  Washington State Public Health Association Annual Conference, October 11-13 in Wenatchee
•  Zero to Three National Training Institute, December 2-4 in Seattle

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5) CITY/COUNTY MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE & ASSOCIATION

International City/County Management Association (ICMA) 101^st Annual Conference, September 27-30, in Seattle/King County

Washington City/County Management Association

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6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

August 17

• Digital Citizenship & Cyberbullying (Idaho Commission for Libraries); 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT

August 18

• YA Announcements: Fall Titles to Know (Booklist); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Best Small Library in America 2015: Belgrade [Montana] Community Library (Webjunction); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Program Improvement Tool: What we’ve learned so far (VolunteerMatch.org); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT

August 19

• Born Reading: Bringing Up Bookworms in a Digital Age (Infopeople); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• New Nonfiction for Young Readers (School Library Journal); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• Meeting the Unique Needs of Teens (NCompass); 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PDT
• Building More Respectful Dialogue in Meetings (4Good); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
• Developing “Thinking Managers” To Bridge the Engagement Gap (Training Magazine Network); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT

August 20

• How to Build and Promote Your Digital Collection (Booklist); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Fall Mystery Announcements (Library Journal); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• AASL Best Apps for Teaching & Learning 2015 (American Association of School Librarians); 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.)
• Micro-Video + Manager Training = High Performing Employees (Training Magazine Network); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
• Social Media and Volunteer Engagement (VolunteerMatch.org); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT

August 21

• People – Difficult or Different? (Effectiveness Institute); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• What’s New in ProQuest Congressional-User Interface Update (ProQuest); 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT

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For more information and to register (unless otherwise linked above), visit the WSL Training Calendar at sos.wa.gov/q/training.

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