WSL UPDATES SPECIAL EDITION FOR FRIDAY, July 31, 2015

Note: The next regular edition of WSL Updates will appear on Thursday, August 6, 2015.

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JOIN THE SUPERCHARGED COMMUNITY

The Washington State Library is pleased to offer a new learning opportunity for all public library staff members and volunteers in Washington State who are interested in early childhood literacy and storytimes. Supercharged Storytimes, made possible through a partnership of the Washington State Library, Thrive Washington, and OCLC, introduces public library storytime providers to a more effective way to plan and deliver storytimes. Supercharged Storytimes does not replace existing library programs, such as Every Child Ready to Read – it enhances them through techniques proven to be effective by Project VIEWS2 research.

After joining the Supercharged community, public library staff members and volunteers in the state of Washington have access to:

• Recorded webinars that provide an overview of the science and the significance of Supercharged Storytimes;
• Online supporting materials, such as videos, articles, and tools and tip sheets;
• Supercharged discussion forums, offering the ability to share ideas and collaborate with other public library colleagues around the state.

There is no cost for public library staff and volunteers in Washington State to participate. To sign up:

• Go to webjunction.org and click on “Log in” in the upper right-hand corner.
  • Have a WebJunction account? Simply log in with your username and password.
  • New to WebJunction? Follow the instructions to create a new account.
• After logging in, enroll in Supercharged Central -Washington by going to the WebJunction Course Catalog and search courses by entering: Supercharged
• At the enrollment options page, enter the following enrollment key: superchargedWA and then click on “Enroll me.”
• After you select “Enroll me,” you will be see the Supercharged Storytimes community of practice page.
• Welcome to the community – and get ready to supercharge your practice!

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Volume 11, July 23, 2015 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) IT ACADEMY WEBINARS

2) EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

3) PRESENTING THE GADGET MENAGERIE

4) 2015 DIGITAL LITERACY GRANT AWARDS

5) LINK TO VOTER INFO

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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1) IT ACADEMY WEBINARS

Have you heard? Funding for the Microsoft IT Academy was renewed for another two years, providing free access for all Washington residents through August 2017. Along with the online courses, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification will continue, and we’ll soon introduce a new resource for digital literacy certification.

Join us for one of two online meetings to learn more and share ideas and best practices for the future of the IT Academy. Sessions will be held:

• Wednesday, August 13 from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. PDT
• Tuesday, August 18 from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. PDT

A few minutes before the scheduled time, click to join the meeting.

Questions? Contact Elizabeth Iaukea, Project Manager Microsoft IT Academy at 360-570-5578 or [email protected]

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2) EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Washington State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State, is recruiting for three Library & Archive Paraprofessional positions at three correctional facilities.

For more information, please visit Branch Library Associate (In-training LAPP5)

Please share this announcement with anyone who may be interested.

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3) PRESENTING THE GADGET MENAGERIE

Would your library’s patrons like to explore some tech devices? Would your library’s staff like some hands-on experience with Kindle, Nooks, IPads, etc.? The Gadget Menagerie kits are available for loan to Washington libraries.

For details, please contact Joe Olayvar, Library Development, Washington State Library at [email protected].

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4) 2015 DIGITAL LITERACY GRANT AWARDS

The Washington State Library recently awarded 10 grants totaling $72,881.96 to public, academic, school and tribal libraries to support digital literacy efforts. Projects include career classes, new online curriculum, STEAM programs, family activities, and the Microsoft IT Academy.

Congratulations to the 10 recipients of the 2015 Digital Literacy grants:

• Asotin County Library
• Ellensburg Public Library
• Garry Middle School
• Garfield High School
• Nine Mile Falls School District
• Lakeside High School
• Nooksack Indian Tribe
• Pierce County Library System
• Seattle World Schools
• Wenatchee Valley College
• Whitman County Rural Library District

We will be working closely with the recipients to support the maximum success of their projects during the next year.

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5) LINK TO VOTER INFO

Since counties are mailing primary election ballots to voters now, the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) and Secretary of State’s (SOS) Elections Division request Washington libraries consider adding voter information to library websites. Libraries across the state have always been wonderful partners in relaying information to voters on behalf of the PDC and SOS. Please help us move that partnership online, so that visitors to library websites can access voter resources with just a click of the mouse.

• Link to PDC site at http://www.pdc.wa.gov/MvcQuerySystem
• Link to the SOS MyVote at https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/myvote/

Questions about the PDC link should be directed to Lori Anderson, PDC Communications & Training Officer. SOS Deputy Elections Director Allyson Ruppenthal can answer questions about the MyVote link.

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6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

July 27

• The Art and Science of Working Remotely (InSync); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT

July 28

• Data inclusiveness benefits for all (O’Reilly); 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT

July 29

• Crowdfunding for Libraries: Technology Tips for Futuristic Fundraising (TechSoup); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Open Educational Resources: Librarians as Advocates, Advisors, and Creators (Georgia Library Association); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT

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

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The Washington State Library has gone social! Friend/follow us at:

   Facebook: on.fb.me/FBWSL;

   Twitter: twitter.com/WAStateLib.

Volume 10, October 9, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) WSL ESSENTIAL SERVICES SURVEY

2) GET THE GUIDE

3) CALL FOR PROPOSALS – BUILDING BRIDGES

4) LIBRARY NOW RENEWALS AND SIGNUPS

5) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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Volume 10, September 4, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) FIRST TUESDAYS – READERSFIRST INITIATIVE

2) NEW VIDEO INTRODUCES WASHINGTON STATE LIBRARY

3) LIBRARY COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON SEEKS NEW MEMBERS

4) CATCH THE EARLY BIRD – REGISTER NOW FOR WALE 2014

5) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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Volume 10, July 25, 2014 Special edition for the WSL Updates mailing list

FIRE VICTIMS CAN REPLACE BALLOTS AT LOCAL LIBRARIES

Wild fires in Okanogan and Ferry County area may hinder voters from receiving their ballots for the upcoming election. Voters without Internet access can print a replacement ballot using the computers, printers, and Internet access available at their local library.

The website a voter would use is www.sos.wa.gov/elections/myvote/.

Log in with your name and date of birth. It’s very user friendly. Please help us spread the word.

The Washington State Library has gone social! Friend/follow us at:

• Facebook: on.fb.me/FBWSL;
• Twitter: twitter.com/WAStateLib.

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Volume 10, July 17, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list
Note: WSL Updates will be on hiatus next week.

Topics include:

1) NEEDS ASSESSMENT RFP

2) WHEN FINDING PICTURE BOOKS REALLY CAN BE CHILD’S PLAY

3) AASL SEEKS PROGRAM PROPOSALS FOR 2015 ALA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

4) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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Volume 10, July 10, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) DON’T MISS THE ARSL EARLY BIRD!

2) UNI 2014 SUMMER TOUR

3) THERE’S STILL TIME FOR STARTING STRONG

4) LEAD THE CHANGE

5) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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Volume 10, July 3, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) BUILD INITIATIVE/IMLS WEBINAR SERIES

2) FREE BOOKS AVAILABLE – SUMMER SPECIAL!

3) WLA GRADUATE STUDY SCHOLARSHIPS

4) SUMMERTEEN VIRTUAL CONFERENCE

5) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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Volume 10, June 19, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list – Expanded Edition
Note: WSL Updates will be on hiatus next week.

Topics include:

1) BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND – CATALOGING WITH RDA

2) NEED CHILDREN’S BOOKS? APPLY NOW

3) LOOKING FOR THE BEST SMALL LIBRARY IN AMERICA

4) LISA LIBRARIES – HELPING COMMUNITIES IN NEED

5) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES – JUNE 23 – JULY 4

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Volume 10, June 12, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) WSL REDUCES SERVICE HOURS

2) LIBRARY 2.014 CONFERENCE PROPOSALS SOLICITED

3) CHILDREN’S BOOKS FOR COMMUNITIES IN NEED

4) SUPPORTING LGBT YOUTH

5) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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