Volume 14, January 18, 2018 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) REPRISE – ADVOCACY, ETHICS, AND THE LAW

2) POET LAUREATES FEATURED

3) PROMOTING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES

4) SPARKFUN MAKERS

5) MAKING YOUR JOB EASIER

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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1) REPRISE – ADVOCACY, ETHICS, AND THE LAW

Earlier this week, Rob Mead, the State Law Librarian for Washington, presented a webinar on “Advocacy, Ethics, and the Law for Librarians.” That presentation is now archived and available for viewing on the State Library’s YouTube channel.

For information on upcoming First Tuesday webinars, and links to other archived presentations, visit www.sos.wa.gov/library/libraries/firsttuesdays.

Do you have a topic to suggest that you think would make a good webinar? Something you’ve always wished for but never found? Send an email to Nono Burling at [email protected]. Good ideas are always welcome!

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2) POET LAUREATES FEATURED

Tod Marshall, outgoing, and Claudia Castro Luna, incoming Washington State Poet Laureates, will be celebrated at an upcoming poetry reading at the Seattle Public Library, January 31, 7:00 p.m. The event features readings from WA129, an anthology of poems collected and curated by Marshall. There are 129 poems in the published book—one for every year of statehood up to 2018, the end of Marshall’s term as State Poet Laureate.

The event is presented in partnership with the Washington Center for the Book, as well as several other organizations. For more details, visit sos.wa.gov/q/WA129.

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3) PROMOTING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES

Promoting Healthy Communities is a consumer health initiative of the Public Library Association (PLA) and the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM). The goal is to spread the word about the great consumer health-related programs already underway in the nation’s public libraries.

Libraries are encouraged to submit a brief write-up about a recent library health program to ALA’s Programming Librarian website. This free website contains a wide variety of program ideas for libraries. Library professionals are encouraged to submit their own programs for publication in a section of the website called Program Models.

To submit a program for consideration, please fill out the “Share Your Program” webform. Or email your submission (using the provided Word document) to [email protected]. Programs from all library types are welcome. Please limit your submissions to programs from the past two years. For questions, contact Sarah Ostman, communications manager for ALA’s Public Programs Office, at [email protected].

Thanks for your consideration! Together, we hope to inspire more public libraries to take on this important work.

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4) SPARKFUN MAKERS

The SparkFun Community Partnership Program facilitates one-time collaborations between SparkFun and its community partners to support the work of makers in the field. In exchange for support through the donation of SparkFun hardware, community partners provide content for SparkFun’s channels to share their stories with the maker community at large. SparkFun believes that amplifying the successes of makers in the field helps the maker community around the world continue learning and innovating.

SparkFun looks for individuals and organizations who embrace maker values of open source, collaboration, playfulness, learning at all levels, and making the world a better place. Their community partners will demonstrate a noble cause, a vital need, and an inspiring story. For example, SparkFun is more likely to sponsor an educator who is having students build robots for a school robot dance party that will benefit a local charity than to simply help a school stock its makerspace.

On the third Thursday of every month, the Community Partnership team reviews applications and will contact applicants with any questions if necessary. For more information and to apply: www.sparkfun.com/pages/sponsorships.

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5) MAKING YOUR JOB EASIER

Work smarter. Save money. Get answers. The Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC) is a nonprofit organization that helps local governments across Washington State better serve their citizens by providing legal and policy guidance on any topic. MRSC believes the most effective government is a well-informed local government, and as cities, counties, and special purpose districts face rapid changes and significant challenges, they are here to help.

Presenting Making Your Job Easier with MRSC’s Services, a free webinar describing MRSC’s vast suite of services—from personalized inquiries to a vast collection of online tools and resources—all of which can help you, no matter what department you work in. Even if you’ve used MRSC’s services for years, you’ll learn something you didn’t know about MRSC!

Who should attend? Local government employees at all levels, elected and appointed officials, and private consultants or attorneys that advise local governments. Details:

• Date: Tuesday, January 23, 2018
• Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• More information and registration

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6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

Monday, Jan 22

• ArchivesSpace Lone Arranger Hosting Services Demo (LYRASIS) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST
• Learn How to Learn Online (LHTLO) (InSync) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST

Tuesday, Jan 23

• Oh, the Places You Could Go! Getting the Most out of Consortial Collection Development (ALCTS Discussion Forum) 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. PST
• eLibrary (ProQuest) 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PST
• Feelings Count: Using Movies to Link Learning (Training Magazine Network) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST
• Reveal Digitals Virtual Funder’s Round Table (LYRASIS) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST
• Federal Government Databases and Websites: A Surprising Source of State and Local Data (Federal Depository Library Program) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Making Your Job Easier with MRSC’s Services (Municipal Research and Services Center) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Mirror, Mirror, Who Do You See in Your Books? Reaching Diverse Readers (Booklist/AASL/Scholastic) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Social Media and Volunteer Engagement (VolunteerMatch) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Connexion Client Module 06 – Editing Master Records (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST
• CONTENTdm Basic Skills 1 – Getting Started with CONTENTdm (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST
• Making Readers: How the Maker Movement Can Impact Literacy (Idaho Commission for Libraries) 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST
• Achieving Media Balance in a Tech-Immersed World (edWeb) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST

Wednesday, Jan 24

• CultureGrams (ProQuest) 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. PST
• Oh, the Places You Could Go! Getting the Most out of Consortial Collection Development (ALCTS Discussion Forum) 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. PST
• Do or Die: The 10 MASSIVE Mistakes Practitioners and Professionals Make When Preparing for L&D (Learning & Development) Disruption and the Future of Work (and what to do about them) (Training Magazine Network) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST
• 7 Steps For Getting Started in Major Gifts (Nonprofit Hub) 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. PST
• FDLP LibGuides for Libraries (Federal Depository Library Program) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
• PubMed for Librarians – Automatic Term Mapping (ATM) (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. PST
• ACRL ISDG Steering Committee Midwinter Virtual Discussion Forum (ACRL Instruction Section) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Accessing Detailed Statistics on Race, Hispanic Origin, and Ancestry Groups (U.S. Census Bureau) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Where Do I Go From Here? Engage Volunteers in New Ways (VolunteerMatch) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Fundamentals of WorldCat knowledge base collections (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST
• CONTENTdm Basic Skills 2 – Working with Text in CONTENTdm (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST
• Google This! The Research Process Revisited (edWeb) 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. PST

Thursday, Jan 25

• Caring for the Mind: Providing Mental Health Information At Your Library (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST
• Mousify Your Training: Disney-Inspired Strategies for Practically Perfect Learning (Training Magazine Network) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST
• Health and Wellness Kiosk: Success or Failure (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• How to Thrive in the Digital Economy (GovLoop) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Introduction to Data from the National Center for Health Statistics (Federal Depository Library Program) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Single Days of Service: Make ’em Work! (VolunteerMatch), 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• CONTENTdm Basic Skills 3 – Maintaining Collections in CONTENTdm (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST
• In Depth With the New AASL Standards, Part I (Wyoming State Library) 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. PST

Friday, Jan 26

• ACRL DG Leadership Discussion Forum (ACRL) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST
• How Smart Women Pivot and Relaunch Their Careers (American Management Association) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST

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Volume 14, January 11, 2018 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) SELF-TALK AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

2) SCREEN SCENE FOR CHILDREN

3) FREE BOOKS

4) CAREER AND COLLEGE READINESS

5) BIBLIOMETRICS AND MORE

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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1) SELF-TALK AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

Work that is focused on public service can be both rewarding and costly. Being mindful of our own work narrative and understanding how we deal with conflict are two key areas that require our attention. The Washington State Library presents Self-Talk and Emotional Intelligence: Improving your Work Narrative. Participants in this 3-hour workshop will learn how to:

• Identify and adjust their self-talk;
• Understand their personal work mission;
• Develop awareness of cycles of conflict; and
• Improve clarity and effectiveness of communication.

This free workshop will be presented on several dates and at multiple locations around the state beginning January 30 at Fort Vancouver Regional Library. For more information and to register, visit sos.wa.gov/q/EI.

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2) SCREEN SCENE FOR CHILDREN

Screens are everywhere! Young children are spending more and more time engaged with screen media. Learn what and when children might be learning from screens as well as how we can support children’s media activities. The State Library presents Screen Scene: Best Practices for Using Screen Media with Young Children, a workshop that will explore important cognitive advances children make during the first years of life that impact their ability to learn from screens. The workshop will also discuss the many practical applications and resources for parents and educators, and ways to make the most of ever-present media technology.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of the training, participants will be able to:

• Summarize research-based understandings of the impact of digital engagement on early learning;
• Apply an understanding of joint media engagement to their regular interactions with children in a library setting;
• Develop appropriate models of digital engagement for very young children.

Register at sos.wa.gov/q/screen. The following sessions are available:

• Tuesday, February 6 (a.m. session) Fort Vancouver Regional Library Headquarters
• Monday, February 12 (p.m. session) Burlington Public Library
• Thursday, February 15 (p.m. session) Bainbridge branch, Kitsap Regional Library
• Tuesday, February 27 (p.m. session) North Spokane branch, Spokane County Library
• Wednesday, February 28 (p.m. session) Sunnyvale branch, Yakima Valley Library

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3) FREE BOOKS

Thanks to the generosity of the Seattle Public Library Foundation, the Everett Public Library, the Tacoma Public Library and the Kitsap Regional library, the Washington State Library has the following titles to redistribute to libraries in Washington State:

• Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
• Sudden Light by Garth Stein
• Nickel and Dimed by Garth Stein
• Clean by David Sheff
• The Turner House by Angela Flournoy
• Early Literacy Storytimes by Saroj Ghoting and Pamela Martin-Diaz
• House of Hope and Fear by Audrey Young
• Genesis Girl by Jennifer Bardsley

There are some audiobooks and large print titles in this offering. A minimum of five copies per order is required. They can be a mix and match of titles. This is a first come, first serve process. To place your order go to blogs.sos.wa.gov/book-sharing. Questions? Please contact Leanna Hammond: [email protected].

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4) CAREER AND COLLEGE READINESS

Monthly webinars aimed at school counselors hosted by the Office of Superintendent for Public Instruction and the Washington Student Achievement Council continue into the new year. The Jan. 17 session will focus on K-12 Career and College Readiness, but additional topics are available at archived and upcoming webinars. Library staff welcome!

For more information, and to register: sos.wa.gov/q/readiness.

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5) BIBLIOMETRICS AND MORE

Bibliometrics, Altmetrics, & the Question of Research Impact is the title of the next PNR Rendezvous webinar session. On January 17 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., Robin Chin Roemer will address the history and evolution of meaningful metrics in higher education. She is the co-author of the book Meaningful Metrics: A 21st Century Librarian’s Guide to Bibliometrics, Altmetrics, and Research Impact.

Starting in 2018 attendees for the PNR Rendezvous are strongly encouraged to register for these free webinar sessions. Learn more about this session and register.

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6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

Tuesday, Jan 16

• eLibrary (NEW) (ProQuest) 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PST
• Advocacy, Ethics, and the Law for Librarians (Washington State Library) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST
• LYRASIS ArchivesSpace Hosting Services Demo (LYRASIS) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST
• How Libraries Can Help Job-seekers with Linda Bruno, Part I (Utah State Library) 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. PST
• American FactFinder: An Introduction (U.S. Census Bureau) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Blended Learning: What Works (InSync Training) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Government Information Resources for Teaching English as a Second Language and Learning English as an Immigrant (Federal Depository Library Program) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• High-Tech Hands-On Learning with a Marble-Powered Computer (Library Journal/TLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Connexion Client Module 04 – Save Files, File Management, and Batch Processing (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST
• Gambling & Fundraising for Nonprofits (Washington Nonprofits/Office of the Secretary of State) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST

Wednesday, Jan 17

• Augmented Reality: Integrating Mobile Learning with Work (Training Magazine Network) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST
• Learn How to Learn Online (LHTLO) (InSync) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST
• Public Libraries and Community Partners for Wellness Literacy (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST
• Update on the Cost Impact Research Project (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST
• Making a Difference: Intro to LYRASIS Membership (LYRASIS) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
• PubMed for Librarians – MeSH (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. PST
• K-12 Career and College Readiness (Washington Student Achievement Council/OSPI) 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. PST
• Addressing cultural humility and implicit bias in information literacy sessions (ACRL/ALA Office for Diversity, Literacy, and Outreach Services) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Bigger on the Inside: Programming for Small Spaces (Programming Librarian) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Census Business Builder—Small Business and Regional Analyst Editions: A Primer (U.S. Census Bureau) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Introduction to Proposal Writing (GrantSpace) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Promoting Social and Emotional Learning in Preschool: Programs and Practices that Work (Early Childhood Investigations) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST
• USGS Library Materials for Earth’s Age (Federal Depository Library Program) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST
• Cutting-Edge Research to Empower Schools to Support Students with Reading Disabilities (edWeb) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST
• Bibliometrics, Altmetrics, & the Question of Research Impact (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PST
• Midday at the Oasis: Social Workers in the Public Library, the Glendale Experience (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PST
• The “New” eLibrary – Washington (ProQuest) 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. PST

Thursday, Jan 18

• The New Adult in the Library: What They Want, and What Libraries Can Offer (Texas State Library and Archives Commission) 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PST
• How to Better Serve Your LEP Audience by Meeting the Federal Requirements (DigitalGov) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• WorldCat Discovery configuration: Content and staff features (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Connexion Client Module 05 – Automation and Customization (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST
• Policies for Adding Records to WorldCat (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST
• Understanding Cybersecurity for Performing Arts Organizations (LYRASIS) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST
• When a Patron Needs More Than a Book: Transformation has no due date (Colorado State Library) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• The Future is Bright: Young Women’s Leadership in Pakistan (edWeb) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST
• The Opiate Crisis: What Libraries Can Do (Infopeople) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST
• STEAM: Innovations That Solve Real World Problems (edWeb) 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PST

Friday, Jan 19

• MeSH Changes and PubMed Searching (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
• The Conversation with Steve Bell: Academic Libraries and Higher Education Continues (The TLT Group) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST

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DISCLAIMER: The State Library regularly highlights third-party events and online resources as a way to alert the library community to training and resource opportunities. By doing so, we are not endorsing the content of the event, nor promoting any specific product, but merely providing this information as an FYI to librarians who must then decide what is right for them.

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Volume 14, January 4, 2018 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) LET’S TALK ABOUT RACE

2) ADVOCACY, ETHICS, AND THE LAW

3) 2018 WASHINGTON BOOK AWARDS

4) HISTORICAL US CODE ONLINE

5) EZRA JACK KEATS MINI-GRANTS

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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1) LET’S TALK ABOUT RACE

Storytime is the perfect place to model an open and welcoming environment for the whole community. No one should feel left out or erased from a larger narrative by never being able to see themselves reflected in storytime.

How can librarians practice talking about race and model inclusion for their communities? How can we help our storytime colleagues not be afraid of delving deeper in creating an affirming and inclusive storytime environment? How do you gain institutional support for including social justice advocacy in storytimes?

During January’s free First Tuesdays webinar, the conversation is intended to model storytime inclusion in ways that lead to tangible practice. Tuesday, January 9, 2018 from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. For more information or to register, visit sos.wa.gov/q/ftst.

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2) ADVOCACY, ETHICS, AND THE LAW

The Washington State Library presents “Advocacy, Ethics, and the Law for Librarians” on Tuesday, January 16, from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. This free webinar is an introduction to public advocacy and lobbying for librarians within the context of Washington law. As professionals, how can we make sure our voices are heard on issues of freedom, equity, truth, and justice? What is ethically required of us? Where are the legal (and political) danger zones? Register: sos.wa.gov/q/Mead.

Presented by Rob Mead, the State Law Librarian for Washington, who manages the law library at the Temple of Justice in Olympia and is a member of the Washington Bar. Previously, he was the Deputy Chief Public Defender for New Mexico, the NM State Law Librarian, and an academic law librarian at the University of Kansas and the University of New Mexico.

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3) 2018 WASHINGTON BOOK AWARDS

Do you know a Washington author who had a book published in 2017? The Washington Center for the Book is actively seeking 2017 titles by Washington authors for the 2018 Washington State Book Awards. The Washington State Book Awards are given for outstanding books published by Washington authors the previous year. Info, criteria, and the online submission form are available online. The entry deadline is February 1, 2018.

The Washington Center for the Book, a partnership of the Washington State Library and The Seattle Public Library, administers the annual Washington State Book Awards which are designed to bring attention to the quality of writing being produced in Washington. Books are judged on literary merit, lasting importance and overall quality of the publication.

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4) HISTORICAL US CODE ONLINE

More than 60 years of U.S. laws are now published online and accessible for free for the first time after being acquired by the Library of Congress. The Library has made available the main editions and supplements of the United States Code from 1925 through the 1988 edition.

The U.S. Code is a compilation of federal laws arranged by subject by the Office of the Law Revision Counsel of the House of Representatives. The Library’s U.S. Code Collection is fully searchable. Filters allow users to narrow their searches by date, title and/or subject. PDF versions of each chapter can be viewed and downloaded.

The collection is online at loc.gov/collections/united-states-code. This provides access to editions of the U.S. Code that previously were not available to the public online for free. For the full press release, visit sos.wa.gov/q/UScode.

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5) EZRA JACK KEATS MINI-GRANTS

The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation, which fosters children’s love of reading and creative expression in our diverse culture, celebrates the 30th year of its Mini-Grant program with a call for proposals. Approximately 60 grants of up to $500 each will be awarded to qualifying teachers and librarians in public schools and libraries across the country.

Since 1987, the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation has provided nearly $1 million in support of Mini-Grant programs spanning the 50 states and U.S commonwealths. To learn more about Mini-Grants, including this year’s criteria, visit Ezra Jack Keats Mini-Grants. The application deadline is March 31, 2018.

Founded by the late Caldecott award-winning children’s book author and illustrator Ezra Jack Keats, the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation fosters children’s love of reading and creative expression by supporting arts and literacy programs in public schools and libraries; cultivating new writers and illustrators of exceptional picture books that reflect the experience of childhood in our diverse culture; and protecting and promoting the work of Keats, whose book The Snowy Day broke the color barrier in children’s publishing. To learn more about the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation, visit www.ezra-jack-keats.org.

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6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

Tuesday, January 9

• Learn How to Learn Online (LHTLO) (InSync) 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PST
• Let’s Talk About Race in Storytimes (Washington State Library) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST
• Crowdfunding 101 (Firespring) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
• Morris Award Finalists 2018 (Booklist) 11:00  a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• The New Volunteer Manager’s Toolkit (VolunteerMatch) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• WorldCat data sync collections: Processing paths for optimal outcomes (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST
• Connexion Client Module 01 – WorldCat, MARC, and Client Basics (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST
• Exclusive Webinar with Legendary Singer Mavis Staples (Baker & Taylor) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST
• Using the Standards to Further Your Instructional Leadership (American Association of School Librarians) 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. PST

Wednesday, January 10

• Collaborative Summer Library Program 2018 | Early Literacy/School Age (Indiana State Library) 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. PST
• Are You Ready? Essential Disaster Health Information Resources for Keeping Your Loved Ones Safe (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
• PubMed for Librarians – Introduction to PubMed (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. PST
• Catalyst Fund: The Application Process & Overview Webinar (LYRASIS) 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. PST
• Accessing Detailed Statistics on Race, Hispanic Origin, and Ancestry Groups (U.S. Census Bureau) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Collaborative Summer Library Program 2018 | Teen/Adult (Indiana State Library) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Introduction to Finding Grants (GrantSpace) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Introduction to OCLC/WorldShare Interlibrary Loan (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST
• Connexion Client Module 02- Basic Bibliographic Searching (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST
• Citations Needed: Build Your Wikipedia Skills While Building the World’s Encyclopedia (WebJunction) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST
• Trends in Technical Services (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST
• Moving from Data to Health Equity Action: County Health Rankings and Roadmaps (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. PST

Thursday, January 11

• Tips & Tactics for Time Management & Organizational Skills (Utah State Library) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST
• Engaging the Volunteer of the Future (VolunteerMatch) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Making the Grade: Debating School Performance Ratings (Alliance for Excellent Education) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Presenting the 2018 Andrew Carnegie Shortlist: With Jennifer Egan, David Grann, and Nancy Miller (Booklist) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• WorldCat Discovery search fundamentals (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Copy cataloging with CatExpress (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST
• Connexion Client Module 03 – Basic Editing and Record Processing (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST
• What You Need to Know to Serve on a Nonprofit Board (Washington Nonprofits/Office of the Secretary of State) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST
• Mixing Green Time with Screen Time (edWeb) 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PST
• Creative Coding Rotation Stations for K-5 Classrooms (edWeb) 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. PST

Friday, January 12

• Community Engagement and Fundraising (American Libraries Live) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
• Learn More: Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Great Stories Club (ALA Programming Librarian) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST

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DISCLAIMER: The State Library regularly highlights third-party events and online resources as a way to alert the library community to training and resource opportunities. By doing so, we are not endorsing the content of the event, nor promoting any specific product, but merely providing this information as an FYI to librarians who must then decide what is right for them.

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WSL Updates will take next week off and will resume publication in January. On behalf of the Washington State Library and its staff, holiday greetings and best wishes for the New Year to all WSL Updates readers!

Topics include:

1) STATE OF STATE LIBRARIES

2) LIS ONLINE PROGRAM

3) HONDA STEM GRANTS

4) REVISITING THE FOUNDING ERA

5) LISA LIBRARIES

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES WEEK AFTER NEXT

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1) STATE OF STATE LIBRARIES

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has released the latest report (PDF, 16MB) on the State Library Administrative Agencies (SLAA) Survey. The biennial survey, conducted in FY 2016, assesses the condition of SLAAs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The IMLS report found that SLAAs experienced significant decreases in revenues and staffing during the economic recession from 2007 to 2009, with no sustained gains afterward.

The survey found that over the past 12 years, SLAA revenues declined by over a fifth, while expenditures fell in parallel by 22 percent. However, despite decreased revenue, 31 SLAAs reported providing statewide reading programs, an increase from 61 to 86 percent over two years.

Additional services offered by SLAAs remained relatively unchanged. Forty-nine of the 51 SLAAs provided consulting services, most commonly for library management/organizational development, continuing education, and youth services. Thirty-nine SLAAs provided some form of literacy support.

For more of the report summary, visit sos.wa.gov/q/statelibs.

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2) LIS ONLINE PROGRAM

The LiS Certificate and AAS online degree program targets library staff and paraprofessionals. All Library Science classes and electives are now offered online. Students are not required to attend any on-campus orientations, advising or testing—these services are offered online. Students are also required to complete library internships at their local library. Alternative tuition discounts are available for qualified library staff and/or volunteers.

Spokane Falls Community College will offer the following classes starting winter quarter (January 3, 2018):

• LMLIB 125 School Library Media Services. 5 credits. Online. No textbook required.
• LMLIB 116 Introduction to Circulation Systems and Services. 5 credits. Online. No textbook required. Meets ALA LSSC competency access services.
• LMLIB 220 Technical Services II: Introduction to Cataloging. 5 credits. Online. No textbook required. Meets ALA LSSC competency cataloging and classification.
• LMLIB 126 Library Technology and Services for Educational Support. 3 credits. Online. No textbook required. Meets ALA LSSC competency.

For more information, visit sos.wa.gov/q/LiS or contact Paula Swan, [email protected].

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3) HONDA STEM GRANTS

The American Honda Foundation supports youth education with a specific focus on the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects in addition to the environment. More than $37 million have been awarded to organizations serving over 117 million people in every state in the U.S.

Nonprofit charitable organizations classified as a 501(c) (3) public charity by the Internal Revenue Service, or a public school district, private/public elementary and secondary schools as listed by the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) are eligible for funding.

Organizations may only submit one request in a 12-month period. This includes colleges and universities with several departments/outreach programs.

• The grant range is from $20,000 to $75,000 over a one-year period.
• Proposals must be submitted online. No paper or faxed applications will be accepted.
• Apply by February 1 of any year.

For more information or to apply, visit www.honda.com/community/applying-for-a-grant

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4) REVISITING THE FOUNDING ERA

Public libraries are invited to apply for Revisiting the Founding Era, a nationwide project that will use historical documents to spark public conversations about the Founding Era’s enduring ideas and themes and how they continue to influence our lives today.

Up to 100 U.S. public libraries will be selected to host programs related to the American Revolution and the early years of the nation. Participating libraries will receive:

• 10 copies of a 100-page reader containing selected documents from the lauded Gilder Lehrman Collection, one of the great archives in U.S. history;
• $1,000 to help implement discussion groups and other public programs;
• Training, resources, and support.

Libraries, working in collaboration with scholars, local experts, and others, will be asked to implement at least three public programs for adult and teen audiences. Topics may include the rights of citizens versus the rights of government; who is “we the people?”; and decision-making and taking action.

The application deadline is January 31, 2018. Visit sos.wa.gov/q/era for more information or to apply.

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5) LISA LIBRARIES

Lisa Libraries donates new children’s books and small book collections to organizations that work with kids in poor and under-served areas. They have a strong interest in supporting small, grass-roots organizations. Recipients of these free books will need to cover the shipping costs. Must have a tax exempt 501(c)(3) status.

For information on how to apply, visit lisalibraries.org/need.php.

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6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES WEEK AFTER NEXT

Note: No CE opportunities were found for next week (Dec. 26-30) but there are a few for the following week (Jan. 2-5).

Wednesday, January 3

• NCompass Live: Best New Children’s Books of 2017 (Nebraska Library Commission) 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PST
• Strengthening Inclusive Early Childhood Programs with Music Therapy Strategies: The Director’s Role in Tuning up Music to Turn on Inclusion (Early Childhood Investigations) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST

Thursday, January 4

• Your Government Career Resolutions (GovLoop) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• The “NEW” eLibrary – Washington (ProQuest) 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. PST

Friday, January 5

• 2018 MeSH Highlights (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. PST

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DISCLAIMER: The State Library regularly highlights third-party events and online resources as a way to alert the library community to training and resource opportunities.  By doing so, we are not endorsing the content of the event, nor promoting any specific product, but merely providing this information as an FYI to librarians who must then decide what is right for them.

Subscribe to WSL presents: News from Washington Libraries!

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Volume 13, December 14, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) TEEN VIDEO CHALLENGE

2) GOING DEEPER WITH SOCIAL MEDIA

3) MLA TECH CAMP

4) PRECISION MEDICINE FOR ALL OF US

5) MUSEUMS EMPOWERED

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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1) TEEN VIDEO CHALLENGE

Budding teenage videographers across Washington are invited to participate in the 2018 Teen Video Challenge, a Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) sponsored competition, hosted by the Washington State Library. Teenagers ages 13 through 18 can create a 30 to 90-second video with their unique interpretation of the 2018 CSLP Teen Video Challenge slogan, “Libraries Rock!” in combination with reading and libraries. Visit the Teen Video Challenge website for details. Submissions must be received by Feb. 10, 2018, to be eligible.

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2) GOING DEEPER WITH SOCIAL MEDIA

Learn how to take the next steps toward amplifying your library’s social media program. This webinar will discuss best practices in growing your library’s social media program and managing user engagement. You’ll learn tips on assessing your library’s audience based on their preferred platforms and ideas for converting your in-person library community into an online community.

Details:

• Tuesday, December 19, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST;
• Hosted by WebJunction in collaboration with TechSoup;
• To register: sos.wa.gov/q/smedia.

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3) MLA TECH CAMP

Do you need to manage born digital content in your collection? Maybe a refresher on fair use of your digital collections? Or guide patrons through creating data visualizations. Come to #mlatechcamp! (MLA tech camp). The Emerging Technologies and Services Committee of the Music Library Association (MLA) is hosting a one day pre-conference workshop on January 31st, 2018, before the MLA annual meeting in Portland, OR (Jan. 31 – Feb. 4th, 2018) to enhance skill sets of librarians, humanists, and technologists who work or want to work with digital objects and data.

This workshop will offer something for seasoned practitioners as well as novices to learn and build together in a collaborative, interactive, informal, spontaneous, and productive environment. All are welcome, whether you are working with music materials or not. Registration for the pre-conference is separate from MLA’s annual meeting. We actively encourage anyone interested in digital aspects of librarianship to take part.

For more information and registration details, visit bit.ly/mlatechcamp2018.

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4) PRECISION MEDICINE FOR ALL OF US

Creating the right health approaches and care for the right person is called precision medicine. Getting the right information to make that happen is the goal of the All of Us Research Program. To get there, the goal is to create the largest health data resource ever. By understanding people’s health, neighborhood, family, and lifestyle, researchers will have information to better understand health and disease. This information is essential to create a healthier future for generations to come.

The National Institute of Health (NIH) and the National Library of Medicine (NLM) are partnering to raise awareness about the NIH’s All of Us Research Program. Through this collaboration, NNLM will focus on improving consumer access to high quality health information in communities throughout the U.S., specifically through public libraries. The NNLM Pacific Northwest Region will work with libraries in Washington State to provide the information they need for their communities regarding the All of Us Research Program. More information is available at nnlm.gov/all-of-us and at allofus.nih.gov.

“We want to reach participants where they are. For many people in the country, including those with limited internet access, one of those places is the local library,” said Eric Dishman, director of the All of Us Research Program. “We’re excited to work with the National Library of Medicine to make more people aware of All of Us and the opportunity to take part.” For the entire press release, use this link: sos.wa.gov/q/AllofUs.

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5) MUSEUMS EMPOWERED

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is offering professional development grants designed to help museums respond to the evolving needs of the museum profession and changes in their communities. The program, now in its second year, is a special initiative of the Museums for America grant program, with the goal of strengthening the ability of an individual museum to serve its public through professional development activities that cross-cut various departments to generate systemic change within the museum.

Eligible entities for Museums Empowered: Professional Development Opportunities for Museum Staff are U.S. museums of all sizes and disciplines. Award amounts will either be $5,000 – $25,000 with no cost share permitted or $25,001 – $250,000 with at least 1:1 cost share. The application deadline is March 1, 2018. See the application guidelines (PDF, 415KB) on the IMLS website for details. A live webinar will provide applicants more information about this opportunity: FY18 Museums Empowered, Tuesday, January 9, 2018, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST.

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6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

Monday, December 18, 2017

• Bozarthzone! Show Your Work (InSync) 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. PST

Tuesday, December 19

• PART I – Your Community by the Numbers: Intro to American Fact Finder & Thematic Maps (U.S. Census) 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. PST
• How to Make the Most of GovLoop (GovLoop) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Managing Difficult Volunteer Transitions (VolunteerMatch) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Going Deeper with Social Media (WebJunction/TechSoup) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST

Wednesday, December 20

• Navigating WebEx (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST

Thursday, December 21

• PART II – Your Neighborhood by the Numbers: Tracts, Block Groups and Mapping (U.S. Census) 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST

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DISCLAIMER: The State Library regularly highlights third-party events and online resources as a way to alert the library community to training and resource opportunities.  By doing so, we are not endorsing the content of the event, nor promoting any specific product, but merely providing this information as an FYI to librarians who must then decide what is right for them.

Subscribe to WSL presents: News from Washington Libraries!

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

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Volume 13, December 7, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) LETTERS ABOUT LITERATURE 2018

2) EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE WORKSHOPS

3) ZINES CONTEST DEADLINE NEAR

4) EVALUATE HEALTH APPS

5) IMLS GRANT OPPORTUNITY

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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1) LETTERS ABOUT LITERATURE 2018

The Letters About Literature contest encourages young readers in grades 4-12 to read a book and write a letter to the author about how the book changed their view of the world or themselves. Students can write about works of fiction, nonfiction, or poetry. Entries in Spanish are accepted and will be translated for the Washington State judges.

Letter writers compete at three levels: Level 1: grades 4-6; Level 2: grades 7-8; Level 3: grades 9-12. State judges select the top letter writer in each level and the three winning letters advance to the national competition. The three state champions will each receive a $125 cash prize and the champions, runners up, and honorable mentions will be honored at an awards ceremony. State semifinalists will receive an award certificate in the mail. National winners receive a $1,000 cash prize and national honor winners receive a $200 cash prize.

Entries may be submitted through a school or library, or individually. Individual entries must be signed by a parent or guardian. The entry deadline for this year’s contest is January 12, 2018 for all levels. For more information and entry forms: sos.wa.gov/q/LAL2018.

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2) EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE WORKSHOPS

Work that is focused on public service can be both rewarding and costly. Being mindful of our own work narrative and understanding how we deal with conflict are two key areas that require our attention. Participants in this 3-hour workshop will learn how to: identify and adjust their self-talk; understand their personal work mission; develop awareness of cycles of conflict; and improve clarity and effectiveness of communication.

Registration is now open for “Self-Talk and Emotional Intelligence: Improving your Work Narrative.” Workshops are offered January through March 2018 in Vancouver, Tacoma, Marysville, Seattle and Richland. For more information and to register, visit sos.wa.gov/q/EI.

This workshop is sponsored by the Washington State Library and is funded in part by the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

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3) ZINES CONTEST DEADLINE NEAR

The deadline for the Washington Historical Zine contest is fast approaching but it’s still not too late to create your Historical Zine! All entries must be postmarked by December 15th. For more information and the entry form, go to sos.wa.gov/q/Zine.

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4) EVALUATE HEALTH APPS

Today mobile applications connect more people to health, wellness, and fitness information than ever before. How can librarians help consumers and patients navigate the growing field of wellness applications? Across all mobile platforms, fitness and health applications are some of the most popular and most frequently downloaded. By better understanding how to evaluate applications, librarians can help patients and patrons make informed decisions about the apps that they choose to download.

“There’s an App for That! Consumer Apps for Health & Fitness” is the next session of the PNR Rendezvous monthly webinar from NNLM PNR. No registration is required.

• Wednesday, December 13 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PST
• Connect at sos.wa.gov/q/H-App.

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5) IMLS GRANT OPPORTUNITY

The Institute of Museum and Library Services is accepting applications for the second cycle of the FY 2018 National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG-L) and Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21). This is the final opportunity to apply for the FY 2018 NLG-L and LB21 grant programs.

The NLG-L program invests in projects that address challenges faced by the library and archive fields and generate results such as new tools, research findings, or models that can be widely used. The LB21 program supports professional development and training projects for libraries and archives.

From the preliminary proposals received by the February 1 deadline, IMLS will select applicants and invite them to submit full proposals by June 8, 2018. Informational webinars will be held Tuesday, December 12 at 11:00 p.m. PST and (repeated) on Thursday, December 14, 12:00 p.m. PST with program staff to answer questions from potential applicants. Recordings of the webinars will also be made available on the IMLS website. For information about how to participate in the webinars or to access the webinar recordings, visit the IMLS webinar webpage, which includes information about system compatibility.

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6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

Monday, December 11

• “The All New eLibrary” (ProQuest) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
• The Opioid Epidemic and Libraries—Challenges, Resources, and More (American Libraries Live) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
• Bozarthzone! Show Your Work (InSync) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Through the Hearts of Teachers Build the Minds of Children (edWeb) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• “Climate Choices” Common Ground for Action Forum (ALA Programming Librarian/National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST
• Copy cataloging with CatExpress (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST
• Introduction to WorldShare Interlibrary Loan (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST
• Differentiating Lessons Involving Robotics for All Students (edWeb) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST
• Unpacking the New AASL Standards (School Library Journal) 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. PST
• Improved Literacy, Deeper Learning for ELL and All Readers: Austin ISD’s Story (edWeb) 1:00 – 2:00 PST

Tuesday, December 12

• The Power of Blogging & Thought Leadership for Nonprofits (Firespring) 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. PST
• Dealing with Difficult People in the Workplace (SirsiDynix) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
• Find the Magazine. Find the article. (Wyoming State Library) 10:15 – 11:00 a.m. PST
• Amplifying Community Engagement (Library Journal SELF-e) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Defense Technical Information Center 101, Part 3 (Federal Depository Library Program) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Developing a Strategic Plan for Volunteer Engagement (VolunteerMatch) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) Cycle 2 and National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG-L) Cycle 2 Pre-Application Webinar (IMLS) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Make Virtual Classroom Learning Relevant – Scenario Based Learning in the Virtual Classroom! (InSync) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• CONTENTdm Basic Skills 1 – Getting Started with CONTENTdm (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST
• WorldShare Interlibrary Loan: Borrowing (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST
• Help Us Change the way We Disseminate Data! (U.S. Census Bureau) 12:00 – 1:00 PST
• “The All New eLibrary” (ProQuest) 12:00 – 1:00 PST

Wednesday, December 13

• Descriptive cataloging for books and DVDs: What is the title? (Indiana State Library) 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. PST
• How to Make the Case for Integrating Health Literacy Throughout Your Organization (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PST
• NCompass Live: How to Choose Your News: Educating College Students on Identifying Bias (Nebraska Library Commission) 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PST
• Research Library – With so many publications, how do you find the right one to search? (ProQuest) 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. PST
• Brandraising with Sarah Durham from Big Duck (Firespring) 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. PST
• Government Information Resources for Teaching English as a Second Language and Learning English as an Immigrant (Federal Depository Library Program) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Innovations That Matter: Automation, Blockchain, IoT and More (GovLoop) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Introduction to Proposal Writing (GrantSpace) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Re-Energize your Volunteer Program by Designing Mission-Driven Opportunities (VolunteerMatch) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• WorldCat Discovery configuration: Content and staff features (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Early Brain Development: 5 BIG Ideas That Every Early Care Professional Should Know (Early Childhood Investigations) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• Activate, Collaborate, and Educate: Health Outreach and Programming in Your Community (Tween/Teen Substance Use Awareness) (National Network for Libraries of Medicine) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST
• CONTENTdm Basic Skills 2 – Working with Text in CONTENTdm (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST
• Policies for replacing WorldCat records (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST
• All A-Board! 7 Tips for a Successful Associate Board (Nonprofit Hub) 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST
• AR/VR Is the New Reality – or Is it? (Training Magazine Network) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST
• From Library to Innovation Learning Space (Library Journal/School Outfitters) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST
• There’s an App for That! Consumer Apps for Health & Fitness (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PST
• Digital Citizenship Across Grade Levels (edWeb) 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. PST

Thursday, December 14

• Workplace Incivility and Bullying in the Library: Perception or Reality? (Massachusetts Library System) 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. PST
• Introducing the Public Catalog (Georgia Public Library Service/Intellum) 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PST
• Leading Personalized and Digital Learning: A Framework for Implementing School Change (Future Ready Schools) 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. PST
• Designing Learning Spaces for a Creative, Collaborative Future (Simple K12) 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. PST
• Understanding Soft Risk in Volunteer Engagement (VolunteerMatch) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Designing for Outrage: Inviting Disruption into Exhibitions (American Alliance of Museums) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST
• CONTENTdm Basic Skills 3 – Maintaining Collections in CONTENTdm (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST
• WorldShare Interlibrary Loan: Lending (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST
• From Tots to Teens: STE(A)M-powered Ideas for Programming (WebJunction) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST
• Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) Cycle 2 and National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG-L) Cycle 2 Pre-Application Webinar (IMLS) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST

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DISCLAIMER: The State Library regularly highlights third-party events and online resources as a way to alert the library community to training and resource opportunities.  By doing so, we are not endorsing the content of the event, nor promoting any specific product, but merely providing this information as an FYI to librarians who must then decide what is right for them.

Subscribe to WSL presents: News from Washington Libraries!

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

• Facebook: fb.me/FBWSL;
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Volume 13, November 30, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) FIRST TUESDAYS – KEEPING IT PRIVATE

2) PTSD RESOURCE ADDED TO PROQUEST

3) CAREER BRIDGE – VALUABLE RESOURCE

4) CONSERVATION ASSESSMENTS

5) IMLS RELEASES FY2017 REPORT

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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1) FIRST TUESDAYS – KEEPING IT PRIVATE

Washington State is very open with the way it shares data within the public trust. Our state has one of the most advanced public records laws in the nation, and most public meetings are subject to the Open Meetings Act. At the same time, citizens have a right to privacy under the state’s Constitution. On the private side, hackers are stalking personal data and data brokers are collecting and selling it. You may be putting your privacy at risk simply by leaving your phone unlocked or by sharing personal information with an organization that then makes it publicly available.

Will Saunders & Alex Alben from the Office of Privacy & Data Protection will present December’s First Tuesdays program: Keeping It Private: Navigating the Balance of Public Data and Privacy Protections.

• Tuesday, December 5, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Pacific time
• Register: sos.wa.gov/q/private

First Tuesdays is designed as a continuing-education opportunity for staff of libraries in Washington State. This free web presentation allows attendees to share their skills and successes and learn about new topics. The special-subject presentations are recorded so that others may listen at their own convenience. An archive is available at: sos.wa.gov/q/Broadcasts.

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2) PTSD RESOURCE ADDED TO PROQUEST

As of last week, the PILOTS database has been added to all Washington library ProQuest accounts.

The Published International Literature on Traumatic Stress (PILOTS) Database is an electronic index to the worldwide literature on PTSD and other mental health consequences of exposure to traumatic events. Unlike other databases, the PILOTS Database does not restrict its coverage to articles appearing in selected journals. It attempts to include all publications relevant to PTSD and other forms of traumatic stress, whatever their origin without disciplinary, linguistic, or geographic limitations.

The PILOTS Database is produced by the National Center for PTSD, and is electronically available to the public. There is no charge for using the database. Although it is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the PILOTS Database is not limited to literature on PTSD among Veterans. For more information, visit www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/pilots-database.

Questions or comments? Contact Will Stuivenga at [email protected] or 360.704.5217.

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3) CAREER BRIDGE – VALUABLE RESOURCE

Find Washington job and career information at Career Bridge, overseen by the State’s Workforce Board, which includes over 6,500 education programs in one place, with employment and earnings results for many of them. The site is used every day by Washington middle and high school students to chart their career and education pathways, and includes resources for financial aid, jobs in demand and decline by region, apprenticeships, military and veterans and people with disabilities (not just for students!).

Find Career Bridget at www.CareerBridge.wa.gov and consider adding it to your library’s web resources under career exploration or resources for job searchers.

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4) CONSERVATION ASSESSMENTS

Applications for the 2018 Collections Assessment for Preservation (CAP) program are now being accepted through February 1, 2018. CAP is administered by the Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation (FAIC) under a three-year cooperative agreement with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

The CAP program is open to small and medium-sized museums, zoos, aquariums, arboreta, and botanical gardens in the United States. Participating institutions receive support for a general conservation assessment from a qualified collections assessor and a building assessor. The two assessors work collaboratively to provide institutions with recommendations for improved collections care. Assessments consist of preparatory work, a two-day site visit, a written report, and a one-year follow-up consultation.

For more information or to apply, visit sos.wa.gov/q/CAP.

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5) IMLS RELEASES FY2017 REPORT

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is pleased to release the agency’s annual Performance and Accountability Report (PAR), showcasing key accomplishments for FY 2017. As required by the Office of Management and Budget, the report includes an independent financial audit and describes the agency activities and achievements from October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2017, including a focus on helping museums and libraries deepen their engagement with their communities.

For more information about IMLS’s accomplishments in FY 2017, the full report is available on the IMLS website.

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6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

Monday, December 4

• CollectionSpace Hosting Services Demo (LYRASIS) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST
• Is Your Company Ready for AI? (Harvard Business Review) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST
• Collaboration, It CAN Be Learned: A Recipe for Success (Colorado State Library) 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. PST

Tuesday, December 5

• Training for Results: Hard and Soft Skills for Technical Services Staff (ALCTS e-Forum) 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. PST
• School & Public Library Partnerships: Getting Public Library Access to Students (Indiana State Library) 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. PST
• First Tuesdays – Keeping It Private: Navigating the Balance of Public Data and Privacy Protections (WSL) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST
• SIRS Discoverer (ProQuest) 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. PST
• Data Enrichment 101: Best Practices to Optimize Your Donor Database (Blackbaud) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
• Making a Difference: Intro to LYRASIS Membership (LYRASIS) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
• Programming Inspiration: Using Video Conferencing and Reading to Connect Children and Parents (SirsiDynix) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
• Data on a Deadline: A Data Access Workshop for Journalists (U.S. Census Bureau) 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. PST
• Research Library (ProQuest) 11:00 – 11:45 a.m. PST
• Blended Learning: A Five Dimensional Puzzle – Technology, Design, People, Place, and Time (InSync) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Embracing eBooks Like a Boss (Library Journal/Gale) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Moving Towards High Reliability in Health Care (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• “Set Big Goals, get Big Results” Online Discussion Forum (ACRL University Libraries Section Professional Development Committee) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Trends and Technology Accelerating Scholarly Research (ACRL/CHOICE/Elsevier) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Understanding Power, Identity, and Oppression in the Public Library (Public Library Association) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Viewing and Discussion Programs with “The Vietnam War,” a Film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick (Programming Librarian) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• What’s With that Pop Clock?—and Other Insights of the Population Estimates Program (U.S. Census Bureau) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Storage Environments: The Big Picture (Connecting to Collections Care Online Community) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST
• WorldCat® data sync collections: Processing paths for optimal outcomes (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST
• High-Yield Strategies for Student Success (edWeb) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST
• The Healing Library: Lending Healing Experiences to Families (Infopeople) 12:00 – 1:00 PST
• Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits (Office of the Secretary of State/Washington Nonprofits/Jacobson Jarvis & Co.) 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. PST

Wednesday, December 6

• Writing Policy for Small to Medium Sized Public Libraries (Indiana State Library) 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. PST
• Training for Results: Hard and Soft Skills for Technical Services Staff (ALCTS e-Forum) 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. PST
• NCompass Live: Guerrilla Storytime (Nebraska Library Commission) 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PST
• eLibrary Curriculum Edition (ProQuest) 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. PST
• Research Library – Mastering the Advanced Search Form (ProQuest) 11:00 – 11:30 A.M. PST
• Deep Dive into IIIF APIs in CONTENTdm (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Introduction to Finding Grants (GrantSpace) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Introduction to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Data (FDLP Academy) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Past the Language Barrier: Improving Communication Skills with Patrons Learning English as a Second Language (Georgia Library Association) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• WorldCat Discovery Searching Fundamentals (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Risk Assessment for Performing Arts Organizations (LYRASIS) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST
• Beyond the SEA: A Community Effort: Responding to Substance Misuse (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST
• Policies for Adding Records to WorldCat (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST
• The AASL Standards Web Portal: Accessing Standards and Support Resources (AASL) 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. PST

Thursday, December 7

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Results Reporting, Unique Evidence & the Role of the Medical Librarian (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PST
• Successfully Developing Employees Through Coaching (Utah State Library) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST
• Start Your 2018 Grant Strategy Off Right! (CharityHowTo) 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. PST
• Learn How to Learn Online (LHTLO) (InSync) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
• The “All New eLibrary” (ProQuest) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
• 6 Essentials for Teams that Work (Effectiveness Institute) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Digital Life Hacks: Solid SEO (Blackbaud) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Engaging Pro Bono and Skills-Based Volunteers (VolunteerMatch) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• How Public Cloud and Automation Are Making an Impact in Government (GovLoop) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Integrating Project Outcome into Strategic Planning & Measuring Priority Areas (Public Library Association) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• WorldCat Discovery Interface Features (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Fundamentals of WorldCat knowledge base collections (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST
• CultureGrams (ProQuest) 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST
• How Collection Weeding Makes a Better World (Library Journal/Ingram) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST
• Kick-Start Kindergarten Readiness: 52 Reproducible Letters and Activities for Parents (edWeb) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST
• Nonprofit Legal Checklist (Office of the Secretary of State/Washington Nonprofits/Wayfind) 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. PST
• Online Security, Privacy, and Risk: How to Avoid Becoming a Headline (edWeb) 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PST

Friday, December 8

• Transforming the Ivory Tower into a Theater in the Round: Preservation in the 21st Century (LYRASIS) 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. PST
• A Conversation with Steve Bell: Academic Libraries and Higher Education (The TLT Group) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Fall Current Topics Discussion for Membership (ACRL Education and Behavioral Sciences Section) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST

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DISCLAIMER: The State Library regularly highlights third-party events and online resources as a way to alert the library community to training and resource opportunities.  By doing so, we are not endorsing the content of the event, nor promoting any specific product, but merely providing this information as an FYI to librarians who must then decide what is right for them.

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Note: WSL Updates will take next week off in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. You will find the following week’s schedule of CE events in this week’s edition.

Topics include:

1) KEEPING IT PRIVATE

2) SUPERCHARGED STORYTIMES

3) SOCIAL MEDIA ANALYTICS

4) ECLIPSE PROJECT RESULTS

5) DISCOVER EXOPLANETS

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT TWO WEEKS

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1) KEEPING IT PRIVATE

Washington State is very open with the way it shares data within the public trust. Our state has one of the most advanced public records laws in the nation, and most public meetings are subject to the Open Meetings Act. At the same time, citizens have a right to privacy under the state’s Constitution. On the private side, hackers are stalking personal data and data brokers are collecting and selling it. You may be putting your privacy at risk simply by leaving your phone unlocked or by sharing personal information with an organization that then makes it publicly available.

First Tuesdays – Keeping It Private: Navigating the Balance of Public Data and Privacy Protections is a workshop sponsored by the Washington State Library and funded in part by the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). Details:

• Tuesday, December 5, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST
• Register: sos.wa.gov/q/private

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2) SUPERCHARGED STORYTIMES

“Supercharged Storytimes for All” will create a free and openly accessible training program for library trainers, staff, and storytime practitioners. The program, which kicks off this November and runs through April 2019, builds on WebJunction’s successful Supercharged Storytimes pilot project which partnered with the Washington State Library and Thrive Washington, using strategies developed by Project VIEWS2.

This winter, the WebJunction team will update the program’s core curriculum. New expanded materials will cover foundational early literacy concepts and ensure that “Supercharged Storytimes for All” aligns well with other library training that educates parents and caregivers about their role in supporting early literacy, e.g., Every Child Ready to Read. The curriculum designers will also draw on the expertise of project partners such as The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading to add training on effective community outreach to children and families from diverse backgrounds to the program. Finally, the course will include instruction on using PLA’s Project Outcome evaluation tools to capture the community impact of programming and services.

Watch for learning opportunities in 2018:

• Train-the-trainer training – starting in May, 2018
• Self-paced course for individual practitioners – available October, 2018
• Library staff facilitator training program – starting in November, 2018

For more information, use this link: sos.wa.gov/q/for-all.

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3) SOCIAL MEDIA ANALYTICS

Now that you are using social media to engage with your community, how do you know if it’s working? If you don’t know where to start when planning your social media metrics, attend this webinar to learn the best methods to measure your library’s social media outcomes. During this event, you will learn how to establish measurable goals, identify key performance indicators (KPIs), and evaluate your social media results.

“Social Media Analytics: What to Measure and Why” is part two in a series hosted in collaboration with TechSoup. Details:

• Thursday, November 30, 2017; 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST
• For more information and to register: sos.wa.gov/q/analytics

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4) ECLIPSE PROJECT RESULTS

The 2017 Eclipse Project, conceived by three astronomers (Andrew Fraknoi, Dennis Schatz, and Douglas Duncan), paved the way to the single largest distribution of free eclipse glasses in the United States. Now dubbed as the “Super Bowl of Eclipses,” public libraries played a key role in the success of the event by helping to distribute nearly 2.1 million pairs of eclipse glasses to their communities in addition to conducting nearly 35,000 science programs before and after the eclipse.

Congratulations to all participating libraries! For the rest of the report, visit sos.wa.gov/q/eclipse.

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5) DISCOVER EXOPLANETS

The National Center for Interactive Learning (NCIL) at the Space Science Institute (SSI) is seeking eight library and museum partner sites to host the inaugural national tour of the interactive traveling exhibition Discover Exoplanets: the Search for Alien Earths. Public libraries and small museum partners in rural areas and those serving rural populations and underrepresented groups are especially invited to apply.

Discover Exoplanets is made possible through NASA’s Universe of Learning. NASA’s Universe of Learning materials are based upon work supported by NASA under award number NNX16AC65A to the Space Telescope Science Institute, working in partnership with Caltech/IPAC, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, and Sonoma State University.

Applications must be completed and received by no later than 11:59 p.m. on January 5, 2018. Also, stay tuned for a registration announcement for the pre-application webinar which will be held on December 6, 2017.

• Full application guidelines: sos.wa.gov/q/exo
• Apply here: sos.wa.gov/q/planets

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6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT TWO WEEKS

Monday, November 20

• ArchivesSpace Hosting Services Demo (LYRASIS) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST
• Top Assistive Technology to Support Grade 3-8 Readers (edWeb) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST

Tuesday, November 21

• Accelerating Census Data in Excel: Basic Visualization and Analysis (U.S. Census Bureau) 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. PST

Monday, November 27

• Islandora Hosting Services Demo (LYRASIS) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST

Tuesday, November 28

• Research Library – With so many publications, how do you find the right one to search? (ProQuest) 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. PST
• Learn How to Learn Online (LHTLO) (InSync) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST
• Designing Conference Posters in PowerPoint (NNLM) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST
• eLibrary – “What’s New?” (ProQuest) 10:00 – 10:15 a.m. PST
• Bozarthzone! Instructional Design for the Real World (InSync) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Must-Have Middle Grade: Librarian Tips and Tricks (Booklist) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Introduction to Emergency Preparedness for Performing Arts Organizations (LYRASIS) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST
• WorldShare Interlibrary Loan: Borrowing (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST
• Our Big Beautiful Brains: What Every Educator Should Know (Simple K12) 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. PST
• Talking About the New AASL Standards (Wyoming State Library) 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. PST

Wednesday, November 29

• Geekspotting 2.0: Building a Popular and Diverse Collection for Your Library (Indiana State Library) 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. PST
• Research Library – Mastering the Advanced Search Form (ProQuest) 7:00 – 7:30 a.m. PST
• NCompass Live: Libraries Rock! : Summer Reading Program 2018 (Nebraska Library Commission) 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PST
• Help! I’m an Accidental Government Information Librarian presents … Government in the Sunshine State: Where and How to Dig for State Information in Florida (North Carolina Library Association) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST
• Exploring CultureGrams (ProQuest) 9:15 – 10:00 a.m. PST
• Making a Difference: Intro to LYRASIS Membership for Archives & Museums (LYRASIS) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
• An Introduction to the Biodiversity Heritage Library (Federal Depository Library Program) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Beyond Desktops: 10 Ways to Make Your Automated Device Checkout Program One-of-A-Kind (Library Journal/Laptops Anytime) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Interdisciplinarity and the Liaison Librarian (ACRL/CHOICE) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Update on the RDA 3R Project (Association for Library Collections and Technical Services) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Get Past the Hype – Finding Value in Trends (Training Magazine Network) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST
• Resources for Health Services Research and Public Health: NLM’s National Information Center on Health Services Research and Health Care Technology (NNLM) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST

Thursday, November 30

• An Introduction to Online Fundraising for Small and Medium-Sized Nonprofits (CharityHowTo) 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. PST
• Business Statistics: Census Business Builder (U.S. Census Bureau) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
• Data Maturity: How to Keep Improving Your Approach to Data (IdealWare) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
• Procrastinators Unite! Last-Minute Strategies for Year-End Giving (Bloomerang) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
• Designing High-Participation Summer and Winter Reading Programs (Library Journal/Zoobean) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Overcoming Today’s Social Inequities with Technology (GovLoop) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Overview of the Statistics in Schools Program (Federal Depository Library Program) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Using Data to Understand Your Community & Measure Impact (PLA/RIPL) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• WorldShare Interlibrary Loan: Lending (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST
• Social Media Analytics: What to Measure and Why (WebJunction) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST

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DISCLAIMER: The State Library regularly highlights third-party events and online resources as a way to alert the library community to training and resource opportunities. By doing so, we are not endorsing the content of the event, nor promoting any specific product, but merely providing this information as an FYI to librarians who must then decide what is right for them.

Subscribe to WSL presents: News from Washington Libraries!

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Volume 13, November 9, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include (hunt for them: child care and daycare):

1) WEBJUNCTION AND SKILLPORT

2) EARLY ACHIEVERS

3) OPEN DATA IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES

4) CONSUMER GUIDES TRANSLATED

5) TWO FROM NNLM

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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1) WEBJUNCTION AND SKILLPORT

A reminder that Washington library staff are able to participate in WebJunction events, webinars, and trainings as a result of the Washington State Library’s participation with WebJunction. Can’t make a specific webinar? WebJunction has more than 140 webinars in their archive to view when you have time.

The Washington State Library also offers access to SkillSoft courses and instructional videos through our participation with WebJunction. Work through hundreds of online self-paced courses and thousands of short instructional videos. Start at sos.wa.gov/q/train for access to WebJunction and Skillsoft classes.

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2) EARLY ACHIEVERS

Early Achievers is a program supported by the Department of Early Learning (DEL) which provides resources and support for early learning professionals and helps parents identify and find high-quality child care that supports their child’s growth and development.

DEL understands that librarians are a trusted source of information and resources for families across the state and have put together the following resources for library staff:

• An Early Achievers webinar, co-sponsored by the Washington State Library: Tuesday, November 14 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. This is an opportunity to learn more, ask questions and find out how you can support quality early learning for all children in your community. To attend, use this link: zoom.us/j/328199568.
• DEL has developed a variety of outreach materials for libraries to share with families. To request Early Achievers materials such as bookmarks, posters or brochures, please contact [email protected].
• For more information on the DEL Early Achievers program, visit del.wa.gov/earlyachievers.

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3) OPEN DATA IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES

A parent who is searching for quality daycare; a sister who wants to convince city council to support a new park; a neighbor writing a grant for a school; a small business who would benefit from using local transportation data. What do these people have in common?

1. Open data can help answer their questions.
2. Your library can provide them with the training they need to do so.

A team of librarians and open data advocates has now created a curriculum that libraries can use to help their communities find, use and improve open data. They are looking for a diverse set of up to 20 libraries in California and Washington that would like to try the curriculum as a cohort this coming winter and help us improve it. A Train-the-Trainer for all beta testers will be provided in January 2018. Funding is available for a limited number of libraries that may need financial support to pilot the curriculum.

Interested? Visit ocio.wa.gov/news/data-equity-beta for more details, and to apply. Note: the application deadline has been extended to Nov. 10, and may be extended further if needed.

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4) CONSUMER GUIDES TRANSLATED

The Consumer Affairs and Outreach Division of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in Washington, DC is looking for ways to inform consumers—especially those consumers in the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities—about the FCC’s newly translated consumer guides in Vietnamese, Tagalog, Chinese, and Korean. The American Library Association has identified the State of Washington as having a high population of AAPI individuals.

The consumer guides are available online at www.fcc.gov/consumer-guides. Links to the various languages are easily found on the site. The FCC will also send links to their top consumer guides to post on your website, mailings, or in a newsletter. This information can also be provided through hard copies to be displayed in your library. For more information, contact Celeste L. McCray, FCC Consumer Education and Outreach Specialist at [email protected] or 202-418-2117.

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5) TWO FROM NNLM

The National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) and the Public Library Association (PLA) are partnering for health and are offering a 1-day preconference session at PLA 2018 on March 20 called, Stand Up for Health: Health & Wellness Services for Your Community. PLA is offering a limited number of stipends worth $500 to cover registration and some travel costs for this pre-conference session. This opportunity is open to librarians, including library support staff and paraprofessionals at libraries in the U.S. and territories. Applications for the pre-conference stipends are now being accepted with a November 19 deadline. Read the stipend opportunity guidelines, read the Frequently Asked Questions and start your online application. Learn more at the NNLM PNR blog, the Dragonfly.

Join the next free PNR Rendezvous webinar where you will have the opportunity to hear Gary Gant, Public Health Analyst for HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration) Region 10, share some of the initiatives and activities within the Native American community as it pertains to behavioral health, chronic disease, education, human trafficking and substance abuse. No registration required. You are encouraged to attend the live session but it will also be recorded. Details:

• Wednesday November 15 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PST;
• To join: sos.wa.gov/q/HRSA.

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6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

Monday, November 13

• ArchivesSpace Lone Arranger Hosting Services Demo (LYRASIS) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST
• Teach Leaders How to Think Before Teaching Them What to Do (Training Industry) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
• Networking for Disaster Management in the Performing Arts (LYRASIS) 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. PST
• Partnering for Success: How Milwaukee Public Schools Is Leveraging National Service to Improve Low-Performing Schools (Alliance for Excellent Education/Future Ready Schools) 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PST

Tuesday, November 14

• Virtual Conference: Get Ready for Year-End (Network for Good) 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST
• It’s a New World—How to Cultivate Your Community Online Between Fundraising Events (Firespring) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
• Reviving Your #GivingTuesday to Increase Fundraising Success (Blackbaud) 10:00 –11:00 a.m. PST
• Bookflix: Story time and so much more! (Wyoming State Library/Scholastic) 10:15 – 11:00 a.m. PST
• Creating a Culture of Volunteer Engagement (VolunteerMatch) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• National Cancer Institute’s Information Resources (Federal Depository Library Program) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• New Youth Nonfiction for Winter and Beyond (Booklist) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Working Together: Building a Library and Public Health Community Partnership For Patient Empowerment (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• WorldCat data sync collections fundamentals: processing paths for optimal outcomes (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• You May Not Be Walt Disney, But You Can Draw and Animate (InSync) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• How to Be a 21st Century Librarian (Library Journal/Drexel University) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST
• Storytelling for Community Relationships (Infopeople) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST
• Boards in Gear (Office of the Secretary of State/Washington Nonprofits) 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. PST

Wednesday, November 15

• CultureGrams (ProQuest) 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. PST
• Research Library (ProQuest) 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. PST
• Not Just Bingo: Library Services and Programs for Older Adults (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST
• Making a Difference: Intro to LYRASIS Membership (LYRASIS) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
• RBdigital: Beyond the App–What’s Next? (Library Journal/RBdigital) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
• Evaluating Government Customer Service (GovLoop) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Telling the Story of Volunteer Impact (VolunteerMatch) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• WorldCat Discovery Searching Fundamentals (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• WorldShare Collection Manager: What It Is and Why It Matters (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Editing Bibliographic Data in WorldShare Record Manager (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST
• LTC: National Issues Forums (3 of 3) (Programming Librarian) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST
• Going Digital (LYRASIS) 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST
• Healthy Aging – Promoting Healthy Living in Older Adults through Quality Health Information (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PST
• HRSA’s Resources and Initiatives for Native American Communities (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PST
• Secrets from the Front Lines: How Schools Can Boost Digital Engagement (edWeb) 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PST
• Pitching the Library: The Elevator Speech (edWeb) 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. PST
• Special Occasion’s License – How to Sell Alcohol Legally as a Nonprofit (Washington Nonprofits/Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board) 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. PST

Thursday, November 16

• Building a Sponsorship Proposal That Works (Charity Village) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
• New Data Tools from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (Federal Depository Library Program) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• The Right Resources Change Everything (ACRL/CHOICE) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Information Literacy Committee Monthly Chat (ACRL Science and Technology Section) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• WorldCat Discovery Interface Features (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Advanced Editing of WorldCat Knowledge Base Collections (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST
• Looking for Commonsense? (North Dakota State Library) 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• The Inclusive Library – Effectively Responding to a Mental Health Crisis (Part 2) (Texas State Library and Archives Commission) 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. PST
• Take the Plunge: STREAM (School Library Journal/ISTE) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST
• Digital Storytelling with Google Chrome Apps: Reaching Out to Authentic Audiences (Simple K12) 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. PST
• It all Fits Together: The New National Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries (American Association of School Librarians) 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. PST

Friday, November 17

• Reading the Future (Maine State Library) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST

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DISCLAIMER: The State Library regularly highlights third-party events and online resources as a way to alert the library community to training and resource opportunities.  By doing so, we are not endorsing the content of the event, nor promoting any specific product, but merely providing this information as an FYI to librarians who must then decide what is right for them.

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

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Volume 13, October 26, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) BASIC LEGAL REFERENCE

2) READING LIST GRANTS

3) OSPI GRANTS INCLUDE LIBRARIES

4) CREATE A DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN

5) FOLLETT CHALLENGE CONTEST

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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1) BASIC LEGAL REFERENCE

Legal Reference: The Basics is the topic for the November First Tuesdays program. This online workshop will provide an introduction to basic legal research. Topics covered will include primary and secondary sources of the law, online resources for finding the law created by the three branches of government, and an overview of Washington State Law Library services available to librarians and their patrons. Presented by Shani Cate, State Law Library.

• Tuesday, November 7, 2017, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT. Register at sos.wa.gov/q/FT-legal.

First Tuesdays is designed by the Washington State Library as a continuing-education opportunity for staff of libraries in Washington State. This free web presentation allows attendees to share their skills and successes and learn about new topics. The special-subject presentations, lasting about 60 minutes, are recorded so that others may listen at their own convenience.

Note: the First Tuesdays’ virtual classroom software has changed; please ensure that you have Zoom installed to join First Tuesdays.

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2) READING LIST GRANTS

The Carnegie-Whitney Grant funds the preparation of popular or scholarly reading lists, webliographies, indexes and other guides to library resources that will be useful to users of all types of libraries in the United States. Grants of up to $5000 are awarded to cover preparation costs appropriate to the development of a useful product, including the cost of research. The grants do not cover the costs of final printing or online distribution of the product.

The project(s):

• Must be focused on American Libraries
• Proposals must demonstrate how the project would stimulate the use of library resources
• Must have potential appeal and usefulness to a broad audience
• Must be intended for national distribution
• Must meet a need for publication
• Must be completed within two years.
• Must be new or in process. Completed works, works under contract for publication, or projects associated with the completion of academic work are not eligible.

The deadline for submission of the proposal is November 3, 2017. For more information, visit sos.wa.gov/q/C-W.

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3) OSPI GRANTS INCLUDE LIBRARIES

More than $4 million in federal grants was awarded to support afterschool and summer learning programs for students in high-poverty, low-performing schools, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) recently announced. The grants are part of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program. In addition to support for core academic subjects, 21st Century Community Learning Centers also provide students with a variety of other activities, such as drug and violence prevention, counseling, art, music, recreation, technology, and character education programs. Grants are funded for five years.

These grants require a community partner, which can include libraries. One of the current awardees—White Salmon School District—lists the Fort Vancouver Regional Library as its community partner. Three other proposals have public libraries listed as additional partners:

• Burlington-Edison School District – Burlington Public Library,
• Walla Walla Public Schools – Walla Walla Public Library,
• Wenatchee School District – North Central Regional Library.

In addition, two other proposals utilize school libraries: ESD 123 and Puget Sound ESD 121.

Congratulations to all of these libraries for their participation in these important projects! For more information, visit www.k12.wa.us/21stCenturyLearning.

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4) CREATE A DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN

The Protecting Cultural Collections: Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Response & Recovery workshop is offered Thursday, November 16, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Odegaard Library, University of Washington. This is the last time this workshop will be available in Seattle, or in the State of Washington, for that matter.

The workshop is free using funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Participation in the in-person workshop requires viewing the archived Part 1 webinars BEFORE attending the Part 2 in-person workshop AND completing the workshop assignments. Any exception requires the permission of the instructor, Gary L Menges, Librarian Emeritus, University of Washington, WESTPAS (Western States and Territories Preservation Assistance Service) trainer.

The goal is to produce the following outcomes for disaster preparedness activities:

• Complete a disaster response & collection salvage plan by the end of Part 2;
• Learn how to train staff to implement your plan effectively;
• Set pre- and post-disaster action priorities for your collections;
• Understand practical decision-making skills needed during an emergency;
• Experience salvage procedures for books, documents, photos & objects.

Who should attend? Administrators and staff responsible for emergency preparedness, response and decision-making, in all types of cultural institutions. By registering for the workshop, the institution commits to supporting the attendee(s) to achieve the workshop’s disaster preparedness goals. When possible, please commit two attendees so they can work together on the disaster preparedness activities.

Register for the in-person session at tinyurl.com/ot4kve2. Go to Nov. 16 on the calendar and activate the provided link. Your registration confirmation will include links to the required archived webinars. For registration assistance, contact Wendy Cao. For general questions and content information, contact Gary Menges. For a complete description of this workshop, and more information on WESTPAS, visit www.westpas.org.

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5) FOLLETT CHALLENGE CONTEST

The Follett Challenge has launched its seventh annual contest. The 2018 Follett Challenge, open for entries through December 15, will award $200,000 in products and services from Follett to schools or districts with innovative educational programs that teach 21st-century skills to students. All public and private K–12 schools or districts in the US, Canada, and Australia are eligible to apply.

For more information, visit www.follett.com/news?articleid=14725.

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6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

Monday, October 30

• Being Bold to Open Doors (ACRL DG Leadership) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
• MAPLAB (U.S. Census Bureau) 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. PDT

Tuesday, October 31

• Coaching is the New Leadership (Training Magazine Network) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
• Bringing Artificial Intelligence to the Enterprise (O’Reilly Community) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
• How to Find and Access U.S. and International Standards Information: Tips and Tricks (Federal Depository Library Program) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• WorldCat Discovery Configuration, Part 2: Patron-facing features (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Connexion Client Module 07 – Advanced Bibliographic Searching (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits (Firespring) 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT
• How Can a Webinar with Lou Russell be a Halloween Party? (Training Magazine Network) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• How Design Can Tell Your Unique Story (Library Journal) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• PNR Partners (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PDT

Wednesday, November 1

• Exploring CultureGrams (ProQuest) 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. PDT
• Letters About Literature: Read. Be Inspired. Write Back. (NCompass Live) 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PDT
• Tackling Fake News (AL Live) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
• Census Business Builder—Small Business and Regional Analyst Editions: A Primer (U.S. Census Bureau) 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Putting the Consumer Health Information Specialization to Work in Public Libraries (Public Library Association) 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Connexion Client Module 08 – Original Cataloging (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• Convert Supporters with Powerful Landing Pages (Firespring) 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT
• Beyond Food for Fines: Libraries, Food Banks and Feeding America (WebJunction/Feeding America) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT

Thursday, November 2

• Learning How to Learn: Techniques for School—and the Future (Education Week) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
• 5 Ways to Transform How Your Library Works With Your Community (Demco) 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. PDT
• Gov Gets Personal (GovLoop) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Making eCollections Work in your Workflow (ACRL/Choice/EBSCO) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Connexion Client Module 09 – Authority Control (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• How to Support Early Learners with Challenging Behavior (edWeb) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT

Friday, November 3

• It’s SOCIAL Media, not a Commercial Message (edWeb) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
• Learn How to Learn Online (LHTLO) (InSync) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Spring 2018: Penguin Random House Staff Picks (Booklist/Penguin Random House) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT

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