Volume 6, June 24, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) GRANTSTATION SUBSCRIPTION EXTENSION

2) SAFECO SUPPORTS QUALITY OF LIFE

3) DITTO UNION PACIFIC

4) IPADS IN THE LIBRARY

5) YOUR ONLINE REPUTATION AND HOW TO PROTECT IT

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1) GRANTSTATION SUBSCRIPTION EXTENSION

The Washington State Department of Commerce and GrantStation have announced that all existing public library subscriptions to GrantStation have been extended through December 31, 2010. This extension was negotiated using “leftover” GrantStation subscriptions that had not been assigned to specific organizations.

GrantStation is currently offering a special “S.O.S.” subscription and renewal for as low as $199.00, a discount of $400 off the regular price. Additional costs apply for multiple seats. The offer is valid through the end of June. For more information or to enroll, follow this shortcut: www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/station or contact Will Stuivenga [email protected] 360.704.5217.

DISCLAIMER: The State Library regularly highlights third-party events and online resources as a way to alert the library community to training and resource opportunities. By doing so, we are not endorsing the content of the event, nor promoting any specific product, but merely providing this information as an FYI to librarians who must then decide what is right for them.

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2) SAFECO SUPPORTS QUALITY OF LIFE

The Safeco Insurance Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life in the communities served by the company in Oregon and Washington. The Foundation supports educational programs that encourage disadvantaged youth to excel academically and create opportunities for life-long success through learning. Organizations that are committed to improving the health and safety of the residents of company communities are also supported. Priority is given to organizations that serve youth, low-income individuals and families, and people with disabilities.

Requests may be submitted throughout the year. To review the funding guidelines and submit an online application, follow this shortcut: www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/safeco. This announcement courtesy of GrantStation Insider.

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3) DITTO UNION PACIFIC

The Union Pacific Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life in the communities served by Union Pacific Railroad, primarily in the midwestern and western United States. Through the Community-Based Grant Program, the Foundation provides support in the following categories: Community and Civic, Fine Arts, Health and Human Services.

Nonprofit organizations in the railroad’s service area are invited to submit a one-page preliminary application form online. Selected organizations will receive a link to the website containing the online application form, which must be submitted by midnight CDT on August 15, 2010. For more information on the Community-Based Grant Program, visit www.up.com/found/grants.shtml. This announcement courtesy of GrantStation Insider.

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4) IPADS IN THE LIBRARY

In this free monthly feature of NCompass Live, the Nebraska Library Commission’s Technology Innovation Librarian, Michael Sauers, discusses the tech news of the month. In this episode, Michael will be talking to Amy Mather, Librarian and Webmaster at Omaha Public Library, about the library’s use of iPads. There will also be plenty of time for participants to ask their tech questions.

June 30, 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PDT. For more information and to register, use this shortcut: www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/TechTalk.

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5) YOUR ONLINE REPUTATION AND HOW TO PROTECT IT

With just a few mouse clicks, false reviews can spread worldwide, confidential information can be shared with millions, and malicious gossip can spread like wildfire. Relationships are being sabotaged, businesses are losing millions, and good names are being forever tarnished. Whether you’re an avid blogger or an average Facebook user, people are already talking about you online whether you know it or not. But all hope is not lost.

With the professional secrets shared in this Webcast, you can take control of your online reputation and privacy, build powerful defenses against attack, and control how you are perceived. In a nutshell, you’ll gain the tools needed to help ensure that your online image is a true reflection of reality.

This free American Management Association webcast will introduce the importance of online reputation and provide practical tips on protecting it.

June 30, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT. For more information and to register, use this shortcut: www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/onlinerep.

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