WSL Updates for April 30, 2015

April 30, 2015 Secretary of State's Office

Volume 11, April 30, 2015 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) WSL SDL PROQUEST RENEWAL

2) SDL NEEDS ASSESSMENT RESULTS RELEASED

3) NOW HEAR THIS: LESSONS IN MUSIC ADVISORY WEBINAR

4) WASHINGTON RURAL HERITAGE GRANT CYCLE OPEN

5) CONFERENCES AHEAD

6) HELP FOR THE SMALLEST

7) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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1) WSL SDL PROQUEST RENEWAL

The Washington State Library Statewide Database Licensing (SDL) project announces the 2015-2016 ProQuest package renewal.

As usual, the renewal is automatic, unless a library submits a cancellation form by May 27, 2015.

K-12 school libraries should contact their local ESD (Educational Service District). For more information, visit the SDL ProQuest Subscription Renewal page at wa.gov/q/Renewal.

The July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 renewal period is the final year of the current contract. See the SDL Needs Assessment announcement elsewhere in this issue of WSL Updates for related information. Questions? Contact Will Stuivenga [email protected], 360-704-5217 or toll free 866-538-4996.

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2) SDL NEEDS ASSESSMENT RESULTS RELEASED

The WSL Statewide Database Licensing (SDL) project announces the release of the results of the recent needs assessment. The consulting firm’s executive summary and recommendations, as well as the full 28-page report are available for download and reading at sos.wa.gov/q/SDL_Needs.

Fully 85% of library staff respondents showed their preference for having the SDL project continue doing what it has been, but at the same time, a majority also indicated their desire for more choices and flexibility in the resources offered by the project, although the percentage of those making that their top choice has declined since 2010 when a similar survey was conducted.

Making sense of the results, and making recommendations based on them is the current task of the SDL Advisory Committee (sos.wa.gov/q/SDLadvise) and project manager, Will Stuivenga ([email protected]). Comments and suggestions are solicited and encouraged.

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3) NOW HEAR THIS: LESSONS IN MUSIC ADVISORY WEBINAR

Now Hear This: Lessons in music advisory, a webinar presented by Katie Irons, Pierce County Library, and John Fossett, Kitsap Regional Library, May 5, 2015, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT.

Do you find yourself at a loss for suggestions when a patron asks for some C&W music recommendations? Can’t tell Be-Bop from Big Band or Rap from Hip Hop? Whether you’re trying to improve you music advisory skills or simply want to expand your own listening experience, we have a class for you. We’ll discuss the major genres in popular music, sharing a few titles and artists from each and you will leave with a “tool kit” sure to inform and delight.

Instructions and Login for First Tuesdays session

First Tuesdays is a continuing education opportunity sponsored by Washington State Library. Questions? Please email Jennifer Fenton at [email protected] or Carolyn Petersen at [email protected].

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4) WASHINGTON RURAL HERITAGE GRANT CYCLE OPEN

Would your library like to digitize its historical materials and special collections? Create an online community archive of unique materials from your patrons’ family collections? Partner with local historical societies and other organizations to collaboratively digitize local history resources?

Washington Rural Heritage (WRH), the Washington State Library’s statewide digitization initiative for public and tribal libraries, is currently accepting grant applications for 2015 – 2016 digitization projects. A total of $25,000 in LSTA funds is available to award five (5) or more grants up to $5,000 each. To date, more than 100 cultural institutions throughout Washington, including 39 libraries, have contributed to this growing collection of digitized primary sources.

This year’s grant cycle is open to all public and tribal libraries currently lacking a functioning digital repository. This grant cycle does not exclude current WRH partners. Libraries from communities of any size may apply, at the system or individual branch level. Collections digitized with this grant will be publicly accessible through Washington Rural Heritage at www.washingtonruralheritage.org.

To learn more about the WRH and to see a full list of contributors to WRH, please visit.
To review eligibility requirements, grant guidelines, and to download grant applications, go to wa.gov/q/grants.
For questions and to discuss potential projects, applicants are encouraged to contact Evan Robb, Washington Rural Heritage Project Manager, at 360.704.5228 or [email protected].
The application deadline for this grant cycle is Friday, May 15, 2015.

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5) CONFERENCES AHEAD

Pacific Northwest Library Association 2015 Conference, August 5-7, 2015 at Vancouver, Washington.

Registration is open now; early registration rates end on July 3, 2015.

Association for Rural and Small Libraries Annual Conference 2015 early registration has opened. ARSL 2015 will be held in Little Rock, Arkansas from October 1-3, with pre-conferences and tours taking place Sept. 30. The conference hotel is the Riverwalk Marriott.

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6) HELP FOR THE SMALLEST

Here are two links to resources to assist our youngest patrons and their caregivers:

Help Me Grow Washington is a free program of Within Reach that connects families to the resources they need to give their kids the best start in life.

The Period of Purple Crying – information on a difficult time for infants and caregivers.

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7) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

May 4

Ebrary’s New Reader (ProQuest); 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. PDT

May 5

Fresh Picks for the Common Core (Booklist); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT

Love is in the Air (Library Journal); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT

Managing an Aging Volunteer Corps (VolunteerMatch); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT

May 6

What is Your Brand? And Why Does It Matter? (4Good); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT

Unlocking Search and Discovery (Library Journal); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT