Volume 7, February 10, 2011 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) SDL RFP RELEASED

2) WASHINGTON NEWSPAPERS ON MICROFILM

3) SUMMER READING EARLY LITERACY PROGRAM

4) FREE MICROSOFT OFFICE COURSES

5) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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1) SDL RFP RELEASED

The Washington State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State, announces the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Statewide Database Licensing (SDL) project. Proposals are solicited from firms interested in providing library research database products to nonprofit libraries in Washington State. The RFP solicits proposals for products in three categories: 1) general periodicals covering a wide variety of subject areas with content that will be of interest to all types of nonprofit libraries and their patrons; 2) a full-text newspaper database with as many Washington papers as possible, including some national papers; and 3) products designed for children and students (K-6 and/or K-12) that include a search interface designed for the younger researcher, and with database content appropriate for elementary reading levels.

The RFP is available on the OSOS web site: www.sos.wa.gov/office/procurements.aspx and via WEBS www.ga.wa.gov/Business. The due date for proposals is March 7, 2011. For more information, visit the SDL web site: www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/SDL or contact Will Stuivenga at [email protected] or 360.704.5217.

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2) WASHINGTON NEWSPAPERS ON MICROFILM

The Washington State Library routinely microfilms Washington newspapers as part of its mission to preserve and make accessible materials on the history and culture of the state. The following are WSL’s most recently microfilmed newspaper titles:

• Stanwood-Camano News; January 1, 2008 – December 29, 2009 (4 reels);
• South Whidbey Record; January 2, 2008 – December 30, 2009 (7 reels).

These reels are available to be viewed here at the Washington State Library or borrowed via Interlibrary Loan. To purchase a duplicate reel, please contact Leslie Boyter at [email protected].

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3) SUMMER READING EARLY LITERACY PROGRAM

The Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) is pleased to announce that the 2011 Early Literacy Manual is now available for download from the CSLP website. You’ll find complete programs for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers as well as an overview of early literacy and the six skills (vocabulary, print motivation, print awareness, narrative skills, letter knowledge, and phonological awareness).

To access the manual, please log in to www.cslpreads.org, go to the Downloads Menu, and select Early Literacy Manual. Registration is required but is free for any public or tribal library staff as a component of Washington’s CSLP membership through the State Library.

For more information contact Martha Shinners at [email protected].

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4) FREE MICROSOFT OFFICE COURSES

WebJunction Washington (WJ WA) offers free courses for affiliated members. This week’s featured course is Basics of Microsoft Office. From understanding how Microsoft Office works, to the basics of Word, Excel and Outlook, we’ve got the courses to get you and your coworkers learning and using these tools more effectively and efficiently. We’ve even got all of these offerings available across three version of Microsoft Office including:

• Microsoft Office 2010 (Basics of Office 2010, Word, Excel and Outlook): www.webjunction.org/office2010;
• Microsoft Office 2007 (Basics of Office 2007, Word, Excel and Outlook): www.webjunction.org/office2007;
• Microsoft Office 2003 (Basics of Office 2003, Word, Excel and Outlook): www.webjunction.org/office2003.

So brush up, increase your productivity and learn some new tips and tricks you can put to use most every day with these Microsoft Office courses. And for you experts out there, consider helping your coworkers join you in your expertise and pass these links along to others who might put them to practical use!

To take advantage of these free courses, first register for an account by visiting wa.webjunction.org; look for “Create Account.” Be sure to affiliate with Washington.

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5) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

Monday, February 14:

• Legal Reference for Public Librarians (WSL/King County Law Library); 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. PST;

Tuesday, February 15:

• Library Reading Incentive Programs for Summer and Beyond (WebJunction); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST;
• New ProQuest Platform FAQs (ProQuest); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST: www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/PQ09;

Wednesday, February 16:

• A New Basic Skills (NCompass Live); 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PST;
• ProQuest Administrator Module (ProQuest); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST: www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/PQ10;
• Top 10 Tactics for Successful Email List Building (Common Knowledge); 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST;
• ADA Update: Revised Regulations for Disability Accommodations for the Public (Infopeople); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST;

Thursday, February 17:

• Self-Service in Libraries: Lessons to Be Learned from the Retail World (Library Journal); 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST;

Friday, February 18:

• Tech Tools with Tine (Texas State Library); 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PST;
• Registering Your Organization (TechSoup); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST: www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/techsoup03.

All of these sessions are online. For more information and to register (unless otherwise linked above), visit the WSL Training Calendar at www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/training.

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