WSL Updates for July 25, 2013

WSL Updates for July 25, 2013

Volume 9, July 25, 2013 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) FREE TECH TRAINING WEBINAR SERIES

2) FREE WORKSHOP – TESTING YOUR DISASTER PLAN

3) CALL FOR PROPOSALS – ACRL 2013

4) AFFORDABLE CARE ACT RESOURCES FOR LIBRARIES

5) PROTECT YOUR COMMUNITY’S CULTURAL HERITAGE

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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1) FREE TECH TRAINING WEBINAR SERIES

In 65% of communities across the country, libraries are the only source for free access to computers and the Internet. If you have computers in your library, you are getting questions and requests for help from your patrons on any number of subjects, from basic computer skills, such as setting up an e-mail account or navigating the Internet, to more advanced applications such as social networking, applying for jobs online, or using e-readers.

Need help? Register now for a free, four-part technology webinar series sponsored by the Washington State Library. Stephanie Gerding, author of The Accidental Technology Trainer, will share practical tips and best practices for planning and promoting computer classes at the library, engaging students, and evaluating success. She will address the most common concerns from new trainers including:

  • Fear of failure;
  • Lack of confidence;
  • Uncertainty about how to deal with difficult situations;
  • How to handle logistics, space limitations, and planning.

For maximum benefit, participants are encouraged to attend all four live webinar sessions, as content in each session will build upon the previous session(s). However, archived recordings of all sessions will be available.

All webinars will be held from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT on the following Wednesdays:

This series is made possible thanks to funding from the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

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2) FREE WORKSHOP – TESTING YOUR DISASTER PLAN

You may have a disaster preparedness plan, but will it work when disaster strikes? Sign up today for the free workshop, Are You Ready? Testing Your Disaster Plan & Furthering Collaboration Among Heritage Institutions to Improve Disaster Preparedness for Collections, sponsored by WESTPAS (Western States & Territories Preservation Assistance Service) with funding provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Take a day to test your institution’s disaster plan to identify areas for improvement, to improve your ability to evaluate risks, and to work together with other participants to build a shared vision for regional disaster preparedness. The workshop instructor is Gary Menges, Librarian Emeritus, University of Washington, and WESTPAS trainer.

Workshop information:

  • Thursday, September 5, 2013, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Peter Simpson Board Room, Washington State History Museum, Tacoma;
  • Cost: Free;
  • Registration: Pre-registration required no later than Tuesday, September 3, 2013, at 5:00 p.m.

For additional information and to register, go to sos.wa.gov/q/WESTPAS5Sept. For general and workshop content information, contact Gary Menges at [email protected]. For registration assistance, contact Alexandra Gingerich at [email protected].

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3) CALL FOR PROPOSALS – ACRL 2013

What are you doing at your institution to preserve and promote wellness in the library? Share your ideas and experience in caring for your staff, your users, or your collections at Taking Care: Our Selves, Our Users, Our Collections, the 2013 ACRL (Association of College & Research Libraries) Washington and Oregon Joint Conference, October 24 – 25, 2013 at Pack Forest, Eatonville, Washington. The ACRL WA Board is now accepting proposals for concurrent sessions. For more information and to submit a proposal, go to sos.wa.gov/q/ACRL2013.

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4) AFFORDABLE CARE ACT RESOURCES FOR LIBRARIES

On October 1, 2013, federal and state-run Health Insurance Marketplaces will open for public enrollment as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Libraries, with a long history of meeting public demand for consumer health information as well as providing access to computers and the Internet, are likely to see an increased demand for these services with the launch of the Marketplaces. To assist, WebJunction has launched a new project to provide library staff with resources to help them connect patrons to information about the ACA. Supported through a cooperative agreement with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), in partnership with WebJunction and ZeroDivide, this project seeks to:

  • Leverage new and existing information for libraries to help patrons with requests related specifically to the ACA, both prior to and after the October 1, 2013 date for open enrollment (more information will be posted as it becomes available);
  • Assess state and public library needs regarding patron requests for health information and resources;
  • Develop a comprehensive guide for state and public libraries to help patrons navigate health information at their local libraries;
  • Facilitate an online community of practice for librarians to connect and share resources related to patron needs related to health and wellness.

Find out more, including how you can get involved and provide input about the project, by going to sos.wa.gov/q/eHealth. For information about the ACA and the role of libraries, visit www.ala.org/tools/affordable-care-act. For information about the Health Insurance Marketplace for the state of Washington go to www.wahealthplanfinder.org.

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5) PROTECT YOUR COMMUNITY’S CULTURAL HERITAGE

Burst pipes, floods, fires, earthquakes. All these and more can threaten collections. Register now for a free 2-part disaster preparedness and response workshop, Protecting Cultural Collections, funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and sponsored by WESTPAS and the Seattle Heritage Emergency Response Network (SHERN). This workshop is part of a coordinated regional approach to raising awareness about disaster planning for collecting institutions throughout the Western United States. This 2-part training is free to participants, who will:

  • Complete a disaster response and collection salvage plan for their collections by the end of Part 2;
  • Learn how to train staff to implement the plan effectively;
  • Set pre- and post-disaster action priorities for collections;
  • Understand how to use practical decision-making skills during an emergency;
  • Have hands-on practice in salvage procedures for a variety of materials including books, documents, photographs, and objects.

Workshop information:

  • Part 1: Prevention & Preparedness: Friday, October 4, 2013, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.;
  • Part 2: Response & Recovery: Thursday, November 7, 2013, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.;
  • Location: Odegaard Undergraduate Library, Room 220, University of Washington, Seattle, WA;
  • Workshop instructor: Gary Menges, retired Preservation Administrator at the University of Washington Libraries, and member of AIC-CERT (American Institute for Conservation – Collections Emergency Response Team);
  • Register online at sos.wa.gov/q/Protect4Oct.

If you need further registration assistance, please contact Alexandra Gingerich at [email protected]. Additional information about the workshop will be sent in a separate e-mail message after you have registered. For questions related to the workshop, please contact Gary Menges at [email protected].

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6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

Monday, July 29:

Tuesday, July 30:

  • OneClickdigital – Downloadable Audiobooks (Recorded Books); 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PDT: sos.wa.gov/q/1Click30July;
  • Overview of Coaching Skills to Support AT (Assistive Technology) Use (AbleNet University); 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. PDT: sos.wa.gov/q/ATCoach;
  • Go Global Webinar Series: Trade Financing – Small Business Administration (SBA) and Export-Import Bank (U.S. Census Bureau); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT;
  • K12 eLibrary for Schools (ProQuest); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT: sos.wa.gov/q/PQ734;
  • Show Me the Numbers – Five Case Studies Illustrating the Effectiveness of Games and Gamification for Learning (Training Magazine Network); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT: sos.wa.gov/q/TMNGames;
  • “I Have a Dream”: An Anniversary Celebration (Booklist); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT: sos.wa.gov/q/Dream;
  • Proposal Budgeting Basics (GrantSpace); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT: sos.wa.gov/q/GS30July;
  • Common Core Standards and ProQuest Resources (ProQuest); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT: sos.wa.gov/q/PQ735;
  • Are Your L&D Programs Fetching You the Best Returns? (Training Magazine Network); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT: sos.wa.gov/q/TMN30July;

Wednesday, July 31:

  • Advanced Searching: Beyond the Single Search Box (ProQuest); 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. PDT: sos.wa.gov/q/PQ732;
  • Tech Talk with Michael Sauers: Ancient ones and Ender fun: Going beyond standard Young Adult events (NCompass Live); 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PDT;
  • Keys to Improving Project Team Performance Using the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI®) (AMA); 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT;
  • Best of Show 2013: An OCLC Virtual Conference (OCLC); 9:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. PDT: sos.wa.gov/q/OCLCBest2013;
  • How to Boost Web Performance using SOAP API Monitoring (O’Reilly Community); 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. PDT: oreillynet.com/pub/e/2788;
  • Accountable Fundraising: You Can Integrate Achievement, Long-term Success and Stewardship (Nonprofit Webinars); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT: sos.wa.gov/q/NPW31July;
  • Modern Web Design with Progressive Enhancement, Responsive Design, and CSS3 (O’Reilly Community); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT: oreillynet.com/pub/e/2778;
  • Fearless Volunteer Engagement – A New Way to Dream Big and Reach Your Goals (VolunteerMatch); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT: sos.wa.gov/q/VM31July;
  • Bring the Moon’s “Life Story” to Children Ages 8 – 13 (ALA Programming Librarian); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT: sos.wa.gov/q/Moon;

Thursday, August 1:

  • Presenting the Perfect Online Presentation (GoToTraining/Harvard Business Review); 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT: sos.wa.gov/q/GTT1Aug;
  • Best of Show 2013: An OCLC Virtual Conference (OCLC); 9:00 – 11:45 a.m. PDT: sos.wa.gov/q/OCLCBest2013;
  • Creating and Funding Preservation Projects to Enhance Collection Care (WESTPAS/Oregon Historical Society); Oregon Historical Society, Portland, Oregon, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. PDT: sos.wa.gov/q/WESTPAS1Aug;
  • Discovery Services: The Future of Library Systems (American Libraries Live); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT;
  • Cloud Networking: What it means for App Development (O’Reilly Community); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT: oreillynet.com/pub/e/2780.

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

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