Volume 6, March 11, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) OCLC DOWNLOADABLE AUDIOBOOKS TRAINING

2) 2010 RENEW WASHINGTON GRANT CYCLE NOW OPEN

3) OCLC CLASSES AT NISQUALLY TRIBAL CENTER

4) TRANSFORMING LIFE AFTER 50 – FELLOWSHIP DEADLINE APPROACHES

5) GRANTS FOR ARTS PRESENTATION PROGRAMS IN THE WEST

6) ARE YOU UPNEXT?

7) AROUND THE TWITTER WORLD IN 60 MINUTES

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1) OCLC DOWNLOADABLE AUDIOBOOKS TRAINING

Now that most OCLC NetLibrary Recorded Books collections are live and available to libraries and their patrons, the next big step is training for library staff who will be working with these collections. We are pleased to announce an extensive schedule of both online and on-site training classes. All sessions are free to staff in libraries that are subscribing to one or more OCLC NetLibrary Recorded Books collections.

First up are “e-Audiobooks Overview” webinars: an online introduction that includes getting started, a demonstration, and essential resources to help your patrons use eAudiobooks with the Media Center (OneClick) and the NetLibrary website. Intended audience: All library staff with patron interactions. Length: 60 minutes; 10 sessions are offered from March 15 through April 15.

Intensive, hands-on, in-depth workshops will be offered in four locations around the state:

• Mon. March 29 – Spokane Public Library
• Tues. March 30 – Richland Public Library
• Wed. March 31 – Camas Public Library (held in the Camas City Hall building)
• Friday, April 2 – Burlington Public Library

These sessions will run from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and will include hands-on practice in downloading audiobooks to portable devices, plus sessions on setup and administration, marketing & promotion, and more. Anyone traveling more than 50 miles to one of these sessions may file for mileage expense reimbursement.

Finally, key components of the in-person sessions will also be offered multiple times as three separate online webinars, with dates ranging from March 23 through April 15. For more information and scheduling, visit www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/eAudiobookTraining. For the complete WSL training calendar and to register, visit www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/training.

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2) 2010 RENEW WASHINGTON GRANT CYCLE NOW OPEN

The Renew Washington grant cycle for 2010 from the Washington State Library opened on March 8th. The purpose of this grant cycle is to provide grant funds to help libraries respond to people who need access to employment-related information, resources and services within their library. Libraries may do this by providing training, additional computer workstations, and other resources to improve the capacity of Washington library staff to meet the needs of customers who are seeking assistance from their local libraries because of the recession.

$200,000 in grant funds has been allocated and grants up to $25,000 will be awarded. For additional information visit www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/grants. Questions? Contact Carolyn Petersen at [email protected].

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3) OCLC CLASSES AT NISQUALLY TRIBAL CENTER

If your library currently uses or is considering using OCLC services for Cataloging or InterLibrary Loan/Resource Sharing, these classes will be valuable hands-on training for this purpose. Hosted by the Nisqually Tribal Center Library in Olympia, you are invited to register your staff for these classes. The cost is $60.00 per attendee per class. Rick Newell is the OCLC instructor.

CatExpress: This course provides instruction on OCLC copy cataloging using the CatExpress interface. This course covers the copy cataloging workflow including searching, holdings maintenance, exporting and downloading records. After completing this course, the learner will be prepared to fully utilize the CatExpress service for OCLC copy cataloging.

Monday, March 29, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To register, visit www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/CatExpress.

WorldCat Resource Sharing: This workshop focuses on the basic procedures needed to create and manage an ILL borrowing request on OCLC’s WorldCat Resource Sharing (WCRS) service. Topics include an overview of the FirstSearch interface, simple WorldCat searches, the basic ILL cycle, creating Constant Data records, creating ILL borrowing requests, and simple management of ILL requests.

Tuesday, March 30, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To register, visit www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/ResourceSharing.

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4) TRANSFORMING LIFE AFTER 50 – FELLOWSHIP DEADLINE APPROACHES

This year-long IMLS Western Regional Fellowship, Transforming Life After 50, will provide continuing education scholarships for selected public library staff and professionals who wish to advance their library and information science skills related to improving services to and engagement with active, older adults. The Fellowship will run from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. Deadline for submission, including a Letter of Library Commitment from your current Library Director, is April 2, 2010. Selection of Fellows will be announced June 1, 2010.

Up to 100 qualified applicants from California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington will be selected to participate. Fellows will be introduced to a new framework for serving and engaging adults ages 50+ that both promotes productive aging and establishes libraries as centers of lifelong learning and civic engagement.

For more information about this Fellowship and for the link to the online application, go to: www.transforminglifeafter50.org/innovators/imls-fellowship. Or contact Carolyn Petersen at [email protected] or 360.570.5560, toll free 866.538.4996.

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5) GRANTS FOR ARTS PRESENTATION PROGRAMS IN THE WEST

The Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF) is a nonprofit arts service organization dedicated to the creative advancement and preservation of the arts in western states including Washington. WESTAF provides TourWest grants of up to $2,500 for the presentation of out-of-state touring performers and literary artists in underserved communities within the 13-state WESTAF region. Projects should include at least one outreach activity, such as lecture-demonstrations, master classes, in-school educational activities involving students with the artist, etc. All TourWest grants must be matched on a one-to-one basis in cash by the presenting organization.

Online applications are due by April 1, 2010. Visit westaf.cgweb.org to create a profile and begin the application process.

This announcement courtesy of GrantStation and the Washington State Dept. of Commerce. Visit www.grantstationinsider.com/?p=subscribe&id=33 to subscribe to the free newsletter, GrantStation Insider.

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6) ARE YOU UPNEXT?

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) invites you to help invent the future of museums and libraries through your participation in UpNext: The Future of Museums and Libraries Wiki. IMLS’s first-ever wiki is a platform where individuals inside and outside of museums, libraries, and related fields can discuss, dissect, expand, and inform issues important to the future of these institutions. IMLS will use the knowledge shared in the wiki to help shape the agency’s strategic plan, research directions, publications, convenings, and grant making. The wiki was officially launched March 3.

Nine discussion themes and one theme on next steps will each be featured on the wiki for a two-week period, introduced by expert discussion leaders. The themes and leaders for March include:

• March 3-16:

1. Changing Definitions & Roles of Museums and Libraries with Martín Gómez, City Librarian, Los Angeles Public Library

2. Shifts in Power & Authority with Cassie Chin, Deputy Executive Director, Wing Luke Asian Museum

• March 17-30:

3. Museums & Libraries as the “Third Place” with Susan Hildreth, City Librarian, Seattle Public Library

4. Technology & Policy Development with John Wilkin, Associate University Librarian for Library Information Technology (LIT), University of Michigan, Executive Director of HathiTrust

Visit the UpNext wiki at imlsupnext.wikispaces.com. A discussion guide for the wiki topics is available at www.imls.gov/pdf/DiscussionGuide.pdf. For a press release providing a complete listing of topics and facilitators, contact information, and more, visit www.imls.gov/news/2010/022410.shtm.

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7) AROUND THE TWITTER WORLD IN 60 MINUTES

Twitter has claimed its place on the short list of communications tools for nonprofits and libraries to consider when designing online strategies. This webinar will survey the Twitter landscape by explaining core concepts, enumerating best practices, and describing the tools and tactics that exist to leverage Twitter’s strengths.

Kami Griffiths will interview Allen Gunn, executive director of Aspiration, who will offer a balanced perspective by assessing both the pros and cons of Twitter and helping you understand how best to use it. This webinar is ideal for anyone interested in getting started using Twitter. It’s especially relevant if you’re unsure about the terminology or where to begin. Sign up for this free webinar soon, as it is popular!

March 16, 2010, 11 a.m. PDT. To register visit techsoupforlibraries.org/events/around-the-twitter-world-in-60-minutes.

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