WSL Updates for June 30, 2011
Volume 7, June 30, 2011 for the WSL Updates mailing list
Topics include:
1) WANTED – SPECIAL LIBRARIES REPRESENTATIVE FOR LCW
2) E-BOOK READER PILOT PROJECT
3) WEBJUNCTION WASHINGTON UPDATE
4) COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS DAY AWARDS
5) LIVE LONG AND PROSPER
6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK
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1) LCW NEEDS SPECIAL LIBRARIES REPRESENTATIVE
Applications are still being accepted for one Library Council of Washington position representing Special Libraries. Applications must be postmarked by Friday, July 29, 2011, to be considered. The term for this position is anticipated to begin in November 2011.
More information is available at www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/vacancy. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Jeff Martin, at 360-704-5248, [email protected], or Anne Yarbrough at 360-704-5246, [email protected].
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2) E-BOOK READER PILOT PROJECT
Beginning July 5, the Washington State Library will accept applications from libraries interested in participating in one of two pilot projects oriented around the use of eBook readers in Washington libraries. One project will be centered on training library staff to become familiar and comfortable with eBook readers. The other project involves libraries developing policies and procedures as they experiment with circulating eBook readers. Libraries may only apply to participate in one project.
Applications for the pilot project will be made available on July 5, and the submission deadline is July 29, 2011. For more information, visit www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/pilot. For questions, contact eBook Pilot project manager Carolyn Petersen at 360-570-5560 or [email protected].
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3) WEBJUNCTION WASHINGTON UPDATE
WebJunction is changing again. One of the huge benefits of the new WebJunction is that, beginning on July 1, 2011, Washington affiliates will be able to take unlimited courses for free! In addition to free unlimited courses, a new feature, “enhanced webinars,” will be introduced later in the year. If you do not already have a WebJunction Washington account, visit wa.webjunction.org now to sign up for a free account.
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4) COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS DAY AWARDS
The National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Pacific Northwest Region, is pleased to announce a round of funding for Community Preparedness Day Awards, which assist libraries in becoming active partners in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery planning activities in their communities. A maximum of two awards of up to $5,000 each are available to NN/LM member organizations in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.
The goals of Community Preparedness Day are to:
- Encourage, strengthen and/or expand library partnerships with first responders and community emergency management personnel;
- Provide access to emergency management information tools and resource for families or other target populations;
- Integrate and involve libraries in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery planning;
- Promote and publicize the roles libraries, faith, or community organizations can play in emergency preparedness;
- Strengthen and expand medical and public library partnerships.
The application deadline is August 12, 2011. For additional information, visit www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/NNLM.
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5) LIVE LONG AND PROSPER
The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Washington Board is now accepting proposals for the ACRL Washington and Oregon Joint Fall Conference, Live long and prosper: Sustainable solutions for today’s academic libraries. Academic libraries are facing a challenging future with evolving information technologies, growing user needs, increasing operational costs, and unstable financial situations. In order to thrive and grow, social, economic, and environmental sustainability must be embraced.
Sessions may address any and all aspects of academic librarianship relating to:
- Collections/Liaison Work;
- Reference/Instruction;
- Outreach/Advocacy;
- Marketing/Public Relations;
- Partnerships/Collaborations;
- Assessment/Strategic Planning.
Sessions will be approximately 60 minutes long, except for the 10-minute “lightning talks.” Sessions may take the form of presentations, workshops, discussions, panel discussions, or lightning talks. Proposals for the Oct. 27-28 conference must be received by July 30, 2011, to be considered. For more information, visit www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/ACRLWA.
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6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK
Tuesday, July 5:
- ProQuest Administrator Module (ProQuest); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT: www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/PQ77;
Wednesday, July 6:
- Introduction to the New ProQuest Platform (ProQuest); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT: www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/PQ78;
Thursday, July 7:
- Social Networking with Seniors (Texas State Library); 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. PDT;
- The Future of Library Technology: How Trends in Scholarly Communication and Technology are Impacting Academic Libraries (Library Journal); 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT;
- Five Secrets for Delivering Engaging Online Presentations (American Management Association); 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT.
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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