Volume 5, November 19, 2009 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) FIRST TUESDAYS – EMERGENCY LIBRARY SERVICES

2) GALE PUBLIC LIBRARY GROUP PURCHASE RENEWAL

3) APPLY FOR THE BIG READ

4) FREE INFOPEOPLE WEBINAR: EFFECTIVELY MANAGING YOUR EMAIL

5) FREE INFOPEOPLE WEBINAR: STAFF DAY SUCCESS!

6) WEBJUNCTION WEBINAR – LIBRARY NETWORKING Q&A

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1) FIRST TUESDAYS – EMERGENCY LIBRARY SERVICES

The December 1st First Tuesdays webinar, a continuing education opportunity from the State Library, will feature Gail Kouame from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine. Gail will talk about how libraries can continue to provide services after an emergency incident or disruptive event such as widespread flu.

This free First Tuesdays webinar will begin at 9 a.m. PST. Instructions for joining the webinar can be found at www.secstate.wa.gov/quicklinks/wimba.

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2) GALE PUBLIC LIBRARY GROUP PURCHASE RENEWAL

In partnership with Washington Public Libraries Cooperate! (WPLC!), the Washington State Library’s Statewide Database Licensing (SDL) project and Gale Cengage Learning are pleased to offer the 2010 Gale database options. This offer is for all public libraries (whether currently participating or not) and provides an unlimited number of users for January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010.

There will be no price increase for 2010. All renewals will be held at the same price as last year. Please visit the SDL Gale public library group purchase web page at www.secstate.wa.gov/quicklinks/Gale for additional details and the forms. Please return the two-page “Intent to Participate” form to Gale (not to the state library) by no later than December 4, 2009.

If you have questions, please contact Will Stuivenga [email protected] 360.704.5217, or the Gale staff listed on the renewal web page using the URL above.

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3) APPLY FOR THE BIG READ

The Big Read is a program to revitalize the role of literature in American culture. Organizations may apply for grants ranging from $2,500 to $20,000 with the grant size determined by community population, number of activities planned, and artistic excellence and merit. Selected communities will participate in The Big Read from September 2010 – June 2011.

Big Read grants require the participation of a library as a lead applicant or a partner. Grant funds must be matched with nonfederal funds. Match may be used for such expenses as book purchases, speaker fees and travel, salaries, advertising, and venue rental.

The proposal deadline is February 2, 2010. The application may be downloaded at neabigread.org/guidelines.php. Questions should be directed to Arts Midwest at 612-238-8010 or [email protected].

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4) FREE INFOPEOPLE WEBINAR: EFFECTIVELY MANAGING YOUR EMAIL

Managing your inbox and replying in a timely manner is a critical part of managing your communication with others. Do you feel “buried in email”? Do you have an effective way to organize and process your emails? Most people don’t. This webinar gives you the information and proven strategies you need to effectively manage your emails once and for all.

Did you know that email can be one of the most misunderstood communication tools that we use? Why? Because many times, email messages are poorly written and the receiver has not been given the information they need. In this one hour program, you’ll learn the tips and techniques to writing and sending email messages that people will read and understand.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST. Join webinar here: infopeople.org/training/webcasts/webcast_data/315/index.html.

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5) FREE INFOPEOPLE WEBINAR: STAFF DAY SUCCESS!

Are you involved with planning and implementing an all-staff event at your library? Mary Ross presents “Staff Day Success! Tips for Planning, Delivering, and Evaluating All-Staff Events.”

Whatever the goals for the day, it’s a day with high expectations that is often produced on a shoestring budget by those who are not professional event planners. Planning responsibilities may include finding speakers (often at low or no cost), arranging a venue, dealing with room setups and equipment, developing lunch plans, and ultimately creating a valuable learning experience for library staff.

Join presenter Mary Ross—who has planned and implemented numerous all-staff events, as well as library-related conferences, workshops and training—as she shares tips, tricks and strategies for success. You’ll be able to tackle the challenges in planning and delivering an all-staff event, resulting in a day that is valuable to and celebrates the value of all employees.

Thursday, December 3, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST. Join webinar here: infopeople.org/training/webcasts/webcast_data/306/index.html.

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6) WEBJUNCTION WEBINAR – LIBRARY NETWORKING Q&A

WebJunction’s November focus is on Networking, and during the month they will be collecting your burning networking questions via a short poll at www.webjunction.org/technology or with this hashtag on twitter: #wjcompnet. Then, on December 2, WebJunction and TechSoup for Libraries are teaming up to bring you a panel of library technology experts to field your questions in a “Car Talk” fashion that’s sure to be informative and fun! The expert panel includes:

• Robert Williams, Technology Consultant at the South Texas Library System
• Chris Jowaisas, Library Systems Grants Administrator of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission
• Monica M. Schultz, IT Director at the Peninsula Library System, San Mateo, California
• Moderated by TechSoup’s Stephanie Gerding

Wednesday, December 2, 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. PST. Register here: evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=1629. Instructions for joining will be sent via email before the event.

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