WSL Updates for January 10, 2013

WSL Updates for January 10, 2013

Volume 9, January 10, 2013 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) FREE COPIES OF RAILROAD STATIONS

2) A SPECIAL INVITATION TO COME OUT OF THE RAIN

3) LAST CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR PNLA 2013

4) COME TO THE CELEBRATION

5) APPLY NOW FOR BOOKS FOR CHILDREN

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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1) FREE COPIES OF RAILROAD STATIONS

Through a donation to the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division’s Center for Architecture, Design, and Engineering, the Washington State Library has received seven copies of the latest publication in the Norton/Library of Congress Visual Sourcebook series, Railroad Stations: The Buildings That Linked the Nation by David Naylor. This is a distribution experiment for a remarkable series; previously published volumes chronicle American cemeteries, public markets, dams, canals, lighthouses, bridges, theaters, and barns. Each volume normally sells for $75.00 and includes a link to an online image library/portfolio.

A volume will be distributed to the first seven libraries who request it. If you are interested, please contact Carolyn Petersen at [email protected], toll-free at 866.538.4996, or 360.570.5560.

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2) A SPECIAL INVITATION TO COME OUT OF THE RAIN

The Washington Public Library Directors and the United for Libraries President have issued a special invitation to Library Directors, Trustees, State Librarians, Friends, and Foundation Board Members “To Come Out of the Rain” for a tour of the King County Library System and The Seattle Public Library branches from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m., followed by a reception with drinks and appetizers at the Central Library in Seattle from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., on Saturday, January, 26, 2013. Space is limited to 150 guests. R.S.V.P. to [email protected] or call 215.790.1674 by January 15. For more information, go to www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/26JanInvite.

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3) LAST CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR PNLA 2013

Start planning now to attend the 2013 Pacific Northwest Library Association (PNLA) Conference in Boise, Idaho, from August 14 – 16, 2013, at the Riverside Inn. The PNLA planning committee is currently seeking program proposals for 45-minute presentations at the conference. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, January 15, 2013. For additional information, visit www.pnla.org/call-for-proposals-2013.

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4) COME TO THE CELEBRATION

The Temple of Justice in Olympia is about to mark a significant milestone and everyone’s invited. In 2013, the Temple of Justice will be 100 years old. To commemorate this historic occasion, members of the public are invited to celebrate the centennial with cake, coffee, a small program, and informal tours after the reception. Come and join the festivities!                     

Event information:

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5) APPLY NOW FOR BOOKS FOR CHILDREN

For many children in rural areas, the local public library is often their primary source of reading material. Many rural schools either have no library or a library that is inadequate to meet the needs of the students. At a time when more and more children and their parents and teachers are using the public library, these same libraries are facing increasing financial hardships and are unable to buy the books their young readers need.

The Libri Foundation is a nationwide non-profit organization that donates new, quality, hardcover children’s books to small, rural public libraries throughout the United States. The books are used for storytelling; toddler, preschool, and after-school programs; summer reading programs; “book buddy” programs in which older children read to younger children; holiday programs; teacher check-out and curriculum support; early childhood development programs; school projects; and just to provide children with a “good read.” The Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2013 BOOKS FOR CHILDREN grants. To encourage and reward local support of libraries, The Libri Foundation will match any amount of money raised by local sponsors from $50 to $350 on a 2-to-1 ratio. After a library receives a grant, local sponsors (such as formal or informal Friends groups, civic or social organizations, local businesses, etc.) have 4 months, or longer if necessary, to raise their matching funds.

The next deadline for BOOKS FOR CHILDREN grants is Wednesday, January 23, 2013. For additional information, go to www.librifoundation.org/apps.html.

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6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

Monday, January 14:

Tuesday, January 15:

  • Library as Place (Session 2) (ALA/ALCTS); 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. PST: www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/ALCTSJan2013;
  • Secrets to Acquiring Links for Higher Google Rankings (O’Reilly Community); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST: oreillynet.com/pub/e/2541;
  • Proposal Writing Basics (GrantSpace); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST;
  • The Impact of an Ice Cream Sundae (WebJunction); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST;
  • New Resources for the Common Core (Booklist); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST;
  • Broadband Basics for Public Libraries (TechSoup); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST;
  • Maximizing the Value of WorldCat.org (OCLC); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST: www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/MaxValue;
  • QuestionPoint Administration 2 – Defining Your Library Profile, Policy Page, & Local Knowledge Base (Amigos); 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST: www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/QPAdmin2;
  • Introduction to WebDewey (OCLC); 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST: www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/WebDewey;
  • Deflection on WorldCat Resource Sharing (WiLS); 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST: www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/Deflect;
  • Connexion Client Module 04 – Save Files, File Management, and Batch Processing (OCLC); 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST: www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/Module04;
  • The Keys to Successful Nonprofit Blogging that Drives Engagement (Nonprofit Webinars); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST;
  • Preparing a Portfolio for the LSSC Program (ALA); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST: www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/LSSC15Jan;
  • CultureGrams for Middle and High Schools (ProQuest); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST: www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/PQ551;

Wednesday, January 16:

  • Real Influence: Persuade Without Pushing and Gain Without Giving In (AMA); 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST;
  • TechSoup for Libraries: Washington (TechSoup); 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. PST;
  • A Spoonful of Sugar Helps the Learning Go Down (Training Magazine Network); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST: www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/Sugar;
  • Introduction to Finding Funders (GrantSpace); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST;
  • The WorldCat knowledge base: What it is, and Why it Matters to Your Library (OCLC); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST: www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/WhyWorldCat;
  • Custom Holdings on WorldCat Resource Sharing (WiLS); 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST: www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/OCLCCustom;
  • Connexion Client Module 05 – Automation and Customization (Minitex); 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST: www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/Module05;
  • When the Traditional Communications Office is No Longer Enough (Nonprofit Webinars); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST: www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/Nonprofit16Jan;
  • Strengthen the Influence of Your Leadership: People Skills, Personal Substance and Influence Smarts, Webinar #2: ADAPT – Leverage Your Knowledge of Communication Styles to Positively Influence Work and Personal Relationships (Texas State Library); 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. PST;
  • HTML5 for Mobile Devices (O’Reilly Community); 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PST;

Thursday, January 17:

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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