Volume 10, February 13, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) GATHERING IDEAS FOR FUTURE STATEWIDE PROJECTS

2) FREE BOOKS FOR DISCUSSION KITS

3) FREE MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID WORKSHOP

4) NETWORK WITH SOUTH SOUND LIBRARIANS

5) AWARDS FOR STATE AND LOCAL HISTORY PROGRAMS

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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1) GATHERING IDEAS FOR FUTURE STATEWIDE PROJECTS

The Library Council of Washington (LCW) wants to hear your thoughts and ideas about how 2014 LSTA funding should be used in Washington State. Approximately $300,000 is available to support one or more new ideas for projects/activities that are statewide in scope. Ideas may target specific needs, take advantage of emerging technology or other opportunities, or target a specific segment or user group of the Washington library community. Resulting projects could range from technical assistance and training, to the development of services and collaborative efforts, to competitive grant programs. The strongest ideas will be consistent with both the LCW priorities and guiding principles.

LCW has identified the following specific priorities as critical to the advancement of library services, or as filling gaps in service that need to be addressed at a statewide level. (Note: Priorities are not listed in any particular order.):

• Advance applied literacy in the state of Washington in areas such as legal research, health information, employment/job searching, and developing civic/voter education resources;
• Enhance libraries’ relevancy in a democratic society;
• Serve underserved, unserved, and culturally diverse communities and populations.

For additional information and to link to the submission form, go to sos.wa.gov/q/Gather2014. Questions? Contact Jeff Martin at [email protected] or 360.704.5248; or Allyson Ruppenthal at [email protected] or 360.704.5246. The deadline for submissions is Friday, March 07, 2014.

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2) FREE BOOKS FOR DISCUSSION KITS

Thanks to the generosity of the Timberland Regional Library, the Orcas Island Library, and the Seattle Public Library Foundation, who have shared book club kits they no longer need, the Washington State Library (WSL) has the following titles, all gently used trade paperbacks, to distribute on a first come, first served basis:

• Little Bee: A Novel by Chris Cleave – 15 copies;
• The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire that Saved America by Timothy Egan – 13 copies;
• Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher: The Epic Life and Immortal Photographs of Edward Curtis by Timothy Egan – 44 copies;
• The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett – 27 copies;
• Secret Son by Laila Lalami – 4 copies;
• Stories for Boys: A Memoir by Gregory Martin – 276 copies;
• The Last Chinese Chef: A Novel by Nicole Mones – 5 copies;
• The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien – 4 copies;
• All Over Creation by Ruth Ozeki – 4 copies.

As these books will probably go quickly, please rank your requests. A minimum request of four books is required.

Single copies of the CD audiobook for the following title are also available on a first come, first served basis:

• The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire that Saved America by Timothy Egan – 27 copies.

If you are interested in any of the above titles, please contact Carolyn Petersen at [email protected].

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3) FREE MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID WORKSHOP

When ALA surveyed 1,300 public library supervisors, nine out of ten said that patrons with a mental illness have disturbed or affected the use of the library by other people. To address this issue, WSL will be offering a new in-person workshop, Mental Health First Aid, which will help participants identify, understand, and respond to signs of addictions and mental illnesses and know how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.

At this 8-hour workshop, led by certified instructors following a national curriculum, attendees will learn how to:

• Identify risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems;
• Find resources and information on depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, and addiction disorders;
• Implement a five-step action plan to help someone developing a mental health problem or someone already in crisis;
• Identify where to turn for help in regard to professional, peer, and self-help resources.

All workshops will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the following locations:

• Wednesday, March 5 – Compass Health Everett: Sander’s Training Center, Everett;
• Wednesday, March 12 – Timberland Regional Library Service Center, Tumwater;
• Tuesday, April 1 – Richland Public Library, Richland;
• Tuesday, June 10 – Comprehensive Mental Health Yakima, Yakima;
• Thursday, June 19 – Whatcom County Library Processing and Administrative Office, Bellingham;
• Monday, July 14 – Fort Vancouver Regional Library – Vancouver Branch, Vancouver;
• Thursday, July 24 – Washington State Library, Tumwater;
• Tuesday, July 29 – Washington Talking Book & Braille Library, Seattle;
• Thursday, August 14 – Port Angeles Public Library, Port Angeles;
• Thursday, August 21 – Whitman County Library – Colfax Library, Colfax;
• Friday, August 22 – Spokane County Library – Moran Prairie Branch, Spokane.

Although this workshop is free, registration is required. Class size is limited to 25 participants per session and registration is on a first come, first served basis. Lunch will be provided. For additional information and to register, go to sos.wa.gov/q/MH1stAid.

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4) NETWORK WITH SOUTH SOUND LIBRARIANS

Calling all Library staff in the South Sound! The South Sound Librarians group was created to provide a forum for communication and sharing between library staff of all types in our region. Learn about collections and services available at other libraries, and get to know colleagues you might not normally meet at more topic-specific groups. There are no membership fees. Any professional librarians or support staff at libraries located in Mason, Pierce, and Thurston counties are welcome.

Next meeting:

• Where: Pierce County Law Library, Tacoma;
• When: Wednesday, March 5th, 2014, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. PST.

For more information about the group, visit sos.wa.gov/q/SouthSound.

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5) AWARDS FOR STATE AND LOCAL HISTORY PROGRAMS

Every year, the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) bestows the Leadership in History Awards to recognize excellence in the collection, preservation, and interpretation of state and local history, thus encouraging standards of excellence that can help to make the past more meaningful to all Americans. Nominations may be made for the following:

• Projects, including programming, civic engagement, exhibitions, restoration projects, etc.;
• Individual achievement;
• Organizational general excellence;
• Publications.

AASLH encourages institutions of all sizes and individuals to nominate or self-apply. Nominees are not required to be members of AASLH, and self-nominations are encouraged. For more information, go to about.aaslh.org/awards or contact Bethany Hawkins at [email protected] or 615.320.3203. The deadline for nominations is Saturday, March 1, 2014.

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6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

Monday, February 17:

• ProQuest Administrator Module (ProQuest); 7:00 – 7:45 a.m. PST: sos.wa.gov/q/PQ880;
• TL (Teacher Librarians) News Night (TL Virtual Café); 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. PST: sos.wa.gov/q/TLNews;

Tuesday, February 18:

• eLibrary Curriculum Edition (ProQuest); 7:00 – 7:30 a.m. PST: sos.wa.gov/q/PQ882;
• ProQuest Research Library Prep and ProQuest Central K12 (ProQuest); 7:45 – 8:15 a.m. PST: sos.wa.gov/q/PQ885;
• Introduction to the ProQuest Platform (ProQuest); 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. PST: sos.wa.gov/q/PQ883;
• Getting ready for WorldCat Discovery (OCLC); 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PST: sos.wa.gov/q/OCLC18Feb;
• SIRS Discoverer and Educator Tools (ProQuest); 9:15 – 9:45 a.m. PST: sos.wa.gov/q/PQ884;
• Designing Multi-Device Experiences: UX design across smart phones, tablets, computers, TV, and beyond (O’Reilly Community); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST: sos.wa.gov/q/Design18Feb;
• OneClickdigital Staff Training – Administrative Site (Recorded Books); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST: sos.wa.gov/q/1Click18Feb;
• YA Announcements: Need-to-Know Titles for Teens (Booklist); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST: sos.wa.gov/q/BL18Feb;
• Bozarthzone! Juggling 101: Managing Multiple Priorities (InSync Training); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST: sos.wa.gov/q/BZ18Feb;

Wednesday, February 19:

• Lead From Where You Are (Colorado State Library) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST: sos.wa.gov/q/CSLLead;
• Leveraging the Forces of Disruption: How Video, Mobile & Social Are Re-engineering Training (Training Magazine Network); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST: sos.wa.gov/q/TMNdisrupt;
• Indirect Cost Rate: The Key to Paying for Your Infrastructure (Nonprofit Webinars); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST: sos.wa.gov/q/NPWcostrate;
• Building Web Apps with WordPress (O’Reilly Community); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST: sos.wa.gov/q/Apps19Feb;
• Network Security Monitoring (O’Reilly Community); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST: sos.wa.gov/q/Secure19Feb;
• How to Design and Deliver an Accessible Webinar (Accessible Technology Coalition); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST: sos.wa.gov/q/ATC19Feb;
• Proposal Budgeting Basics (GrantSpace); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST: sos.wa.gov/q/GS19Feb;
• PubMed Update (National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Pacific Northwest Region); 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PST: sos.wa.gov/q/RML;
• CultureGrams (ProQuest); 2:30 – 3:00 p.m. PST: sos.wa.gov/q/PQ886;

Thursday, February 20:

• Low Vision and Computer Access (AbleNet University); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST: sos.wa.gov/q/ANU20Feb;
• Getting ready for WorldCat Discovery (OCLC); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST: sos.wa.gov/q/OCLC20Feb;
• Beyond the Rhymes: Rethinking the Who, Where, and How of Storytimes Part 3: The Package (Infopeople); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST: sos.wa.gov/q/Info20Feb;
• Express Yourself: Accessing the Visual Arts (Accessible Technology Coalition); 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. PST: sos.wa.gov/q/ATC20Feb;
• SIRS Discoverer and Educator Tools (ProQuest); 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. PST: sos.wa.gov/q/PQ887;

Friday, February 21:

• FridayLive! Improving Learning and Teaching in a Screen Captured World: Sharing Your Plan to Action (TLT Group); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST: sos.wa.gov/q/TLTScreen.

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