Volume 8, May 24, 2012 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) FINDING FUNDING TO ENHANCE COLLECTION CARE

2) DUAL LANGUAGES – EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

3) COURSE IN BOOK REPAIR AT HIGHLINE

4) AWARDS FOR COLLABORATIONS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE

5) ARE YOU AN AGILE PROFESSIONAL?

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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1) FINDING FUNDING TO ENHANCE COLLECTION CARE

Do you need a preservation grant to take care of your collections? Many institutions have used grant-funded projects to enhance the level of care they can provide for their collections, and sometimes even to jump start their preservation programs.

Creating and Funding Preservation Projects to Enhance Collection Care is a one-day workshop from the Western States & Territories Preservation Assistance Service (WESTPAS) that begins by identifying and prioritizing collection needs, followed by reviewing sources of available grant funding. The third part of the workshop addresses the key preservation questions asked on grant applications, showing participants how to answer the questions on behalf of their institutions. The workshop emphasizes working collaboratively with colleagues to develop and receive feedback on project proposals.

Workshop information:

• When: Tuesday, June 12, 2012, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. PDT;
• Where: National Archives Pacific-Alaska Region Headquarters, Seattle;
• Cost: Free;
• Registration: Pre-registration is required. To register, go to www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/WESTPAS12June;
• Need help? For registration assistance, contact Alexandra Gingerich at [email protected]. For general and content information, contact Gary Menges at [email protected].

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2) DUAL LANGUAGES – EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

Want to hear about the latest research and innovative practices in early learning? The Distinguished Lecture Series, Quality Teaching & Learning for Young Children, co-sponsored by the University of Washington’s College of Education and the National Center on Quality Teaching and Learning, features nationally recognized early childhood researchers and leaders who share their expertise and passion. Each session is followed by a question and answer session. And, best of all, all events are free and open to the public! The next lecture, “Dual Languages: Designing Effective Instruction for Young Children of Diverse Backgrounds: What Works and Why,” will feature Dr. Linda Espinosa, from the University of Missouri, who will share her latest research on this topic.

Event information:

• When: Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. PDT;
• Where: Kane Hall, University of Washington, Seattle Campus;
• For additional information, e-mail [email protected] or call 877.731.0764;
• For more information about the lecture series, go to www.talkking.us/newsevents.html.

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3) COURSE IN BOOK REPAIR AT HIGHLINE

Would you like to get more “mileage” out of your circulating collections? By repairing, rather than replacing, you can save valuable collection dollars for new titles. Sign up today for the 3-credit, hands-on course, “Book Repair” at Highline Community College, and learn how to do basic repairs including:

• Mending spines, hinges, and corners;
• Recasing;
• Attaching new end-sheets;
• Making three different types of paper repairs;
• Repairing a paperback without the use of tape.

Course information:

• When: Class runs from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on 6 successive Saturdays, beginning June 30, 2012 and ending August 4, 2012;
• Where: Highline Community College, Library & Information Services, Des Moines, Washington;
• Instructor: Bernadette Jeffers;
• Registration begins May 29 for new students;
• For additional information visit www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/LIBR136 or contact Bernadette Jeffers at [email protected].

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4) AWARDS FOR COLLABORATIONS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Every two years, the Gale/Library Media Connection TEAMS Award recognizes and encourages critical collaborations between teachers and media specialists to promote learning and increase student achievement. Nominations are now being accepted for programs that demonstrate:

• Collaboration between media specialists and teachers during a school year;
• Effective techniques that positively impact student learning and achievement;
• Support received from school leadership;
• The ability for others to replicate this best practice.

Examples of eligible collaborations include:

• Using large-print books to improve student reading scores;
• Increasing literacy among struggling readers;
• Improving information literacy;
• Using nonfiction materials in classroom libraries to support reading;
• Integrating electronic and print reference resources into classroom learning.

Three winners will receive:

• $2,500 cash award;
• Gale products worth approximately $500;
• A one-year subscription to Library Media Connection;
• An Educator’s Professional Bookshelf, worth approximately $500, from Linworth Publishing.

Nominations must be received no later than June 30, 2012. For additional information, visit www.galeschools.com/TEAMS.

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5) ARE YOU AN AGILE PROFESSIONAL?

Are you a masterful multitasker? An agile analyst? A limber librarian? Can you check your e-mail on your smartphone while holding a plank in Pilates? Do you have a gift for finding the right information at the right time, in a high-pressure situation? How agile are you as a professional? You could win $1,000 when you prove it!

Brought to you by the Special Libraries Association (SLA) and Factiva, the Agile Professional Snap & Win Contest is looking for creative, fun photos that capture you in your most professionally agile position. The winning entry will receive $1,000 plus a free year of membership in SLA. Any editing software is allowed, so have fun!

The contest is open through June 11, 2012. The winner will be announced on July 2, 2012. For additional information and to enter, go to www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/agile.

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6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

Tuesday, May 29:

• Performance Implications of Mobile Design (O’Reilly Community); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT;
• Basic Computer Training Curriculum for Adults using Windows 7 (My PC Series: A Program Overview) (Microsoft); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT;
• Topic: Immigration Using K-12 ProQuest Resources (ProQuest); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT: www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/PQ289;

Wednesday, May 30:

• Advanced Searching: Beyond the Single Search Box (Language: Spanish) (ProQuest); 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. PDT: www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/PQ287;
• Tech Talk with Michael Sauers: ePublish or Bust – Online (NCompass Live); 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PDT;
• Advanced Searching: Beyond the Single Search Box (ProQuest); 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. PDT: www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/PQ288;
• Where’s the Power? What’s Your Point? (InSync); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT: www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/Power;
• Your Board and Fundraising (GrantSpace); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT;
• Dual Languages: Designing Effective Instruction for Young Children from Diverse Backgrounds: What Works and Why with Linda Espinosa (UW Distinguished Lecture Series); Kane Hall, University of Washington, Seattle Campus, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. PDT: www.talkking.us/newsevents.html;

Thursday, May 31:

• Understanding Compassion Fatigue in Your Library (WebJunction); 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT;
• Basic Computer Training Curriculum for Adults using Windows 7 (My PC Series: Workshop Preview) (Microsoft); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT.

For more information and to register (for those not linked above), visit the WSL Training Calendar at www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/training.

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