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WSL Updates for May 5, 2011

May 5th, 2011 by Posted in For Libraries, For the Public, News, Training and Continuing Education, Updates, Washington Talking Book and Braille Library | Comments Off on WSL Updates for May 5, 2011

Volume 7, May 5, 2011 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) FREE WORKSHOP – DO IT YOURSELF PAPER REPAIR

2) SDL CHOOSES PROQUEST AGAIN

3) MAY IS OLDER AMERICANS MONTH

4) TRANSFORMING OUR IMAGE

5) SPRING CLEAN YOUR WEBSITE

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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1) FREE WORKSHOP – DO IT YOURSELF PAPER REPAIR

Learn basic repair techniques with local book artist and paper conservator, Gudrun Aurand. An introduction to the properties of paper and a list of supplies will provide you with the basic tools you need to perform your own archivally sound paper repair.

Saturday, May 14, 2011, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. PDT, Olympia Timberland Regional Library, Olympia. For more information contact Kelsey I. Smith, [email protected] or 360-352-0595.

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2) SDL CHOOSES PROQUEST AGAIN

The Washington State Library, and the Statewide Database Licensing Project, and its Advisory Committee are pleased to announce that ProQuest has again been selected to provide a suite of database products to the nonprofit libraries of Washington State. The package will include a periodicals collection, a collection of Washington and national newspapers, and a collection of resources for children and students.

Contract negotiations with ProQuest are currently underway with the goal of providing a seamless transition to the new, slightly revised package of database content that ProQuest is offering to libraries in Washington. Pricing for individual libraries is not anticipated to increase, but uncertainty about the LSTA funds that Washington State will receive under the newly adopted U.S. budget makes exact predictions difficult.

All currently participating libraries are requested to fill out and return an “Intent to Participate” form, which can be found on the project web site: www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/SDL. For questions, please contact SDL Project Manager, Will Stuivenga, at [email protected] or 360-704-5217 or toll- free: 866-538-4996.

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3) MAY IS OLDER AMERICANS MONTH

Each year, the month of May is set aside to recognize the value of older Americans to our society. The theme this year, “Older Americans: Connecting the Community,” reminds us that age has no bounds when it comes to enriching lives and contributing to our country. Take a moment to explore the following resources:

  • Celebrate the Month with promotional materials, available at www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/AOA, from the Administration on Aging.
  • Transforming Life after 50 (TLA50) is an initiative that is enhancing public library services and programs for members of the community who are over 50. Find out more at transforminglifeafter50.org.
  • Many older adults are no longer able to read standard print books due to vision problems or physical barriers. Be it macular degeneration; glaucoma; diabetic retinopathy; or other vision problems, or severe arthritis; MS; Parkinson’s; or other conditions that make it difficult or impossible to hold a book or turn its pages, the Washington Talking Book & Braille Library provides a world of information for free to those who are eligible for its many services. For more information go to www.wtbbl.org.
  • The Administration on Aging of the United States Department of Health and Human Services has made available a number of resources aimed at the needs of older Americans, including information on emergency preparedness and response. Be prepared for the arrival of summer weather with “Tips for Preventing Illness During Hot Weather” and “Heat Stress and the Elderly” by going to: www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/Heat.

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4) TRANSFORMING OUR IMAGE

When PLA hosted the first “Transforming Our Image” webinar in November 2010, it was a huge hit. Join Valerie Gross once more for an updated and extended version of this successful program. At the conclusion of the webinar, you will have gained the skills and confidence to:

  • Redefine libraries in a new, innovative way;
  • Align your library with what the community values most: education;
  • Heighten your library’s visibility and stature;
  • Develop strategies that you can integrate immediately into your work;
  • Introduce the philosophy and strategic vocabulary concepts to staff, Board, elected officials, Friends/Foundation Board, customers, community, and the media.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT. Participants must register before 2:30 p.m. PDT on Monday, May 16, 2011. For additional information and to register, visit www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/Transform.

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5) SPRING CLEAN YOUR WEBSITE

This month, TechSoup will be sharing a variety of resources on web design and development for nonprofits and public libraries. Each week will showcase a different topic relating to web design.

Week 1 focuses on The Basics, including:

  • A Cooperative Approach to Web Design
  • A Nonprofit’s Guide to Building Simple, Low-Cost Websites
  • What Story Does Your Nonprofit’s Website Tell?

 To spring clean your website, go to www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/Spring.

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6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

Monday, May 9:

Tuesday, May 10:

  • It’s All About the Student: How Students Learn and How Online Reference Sources Help (Booklist); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT;

Wednesday, May 11:

  • NCompass Live: 2011 Nebraska Book Festival (NCompass Live); 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PDT;
  • New ProQuest Platform FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) (ProQuest); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT: www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/PQ43;

Thursday, May 12:

Friday, May 13:

 

For more information and to register (unless otherwise linked above), visit the WSL Training Calendar at www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/training.

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