Volume 13, November 16, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list

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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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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Volume 13, November 2, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Note: WSL Updates is on partial hiatus because of the Washington Library Association Conference this week, with only the CE events calendar provided. Normal publication will resume next week.

Topics include:

1) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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1) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

Monday, November 6

• SIRS Discoverer (ProQuest) 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. PST
• Is Listening to Audiobooks Cheating? (edWeb) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Integrating Media Literacy and Critical Thinking (edWeb) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST
• How Video Helps Teach Students (edWeb) 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PST

Tuesday, November 7

• Raise More Money With “Win-Win” Partnerships (Nonprofit Hub) 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. PST
• Legal Reference: The Basics (Washington State Library) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST
• Beyond the RSVP: Crowdfunding for Special Events (Firespring) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
• An Introduction to the Statistics in Schools Program (U.S. Census Bureau) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Ask Us Anything: GuideStar Nonprofit Profiles (GuideStar) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) 101, Part 2 (Federal Depository Library Program) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• eLearning Authoring and Production Tools (InSync) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Picture This! Great New Picture Books! (Booklist) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• WorldCat data sync collections mechanics: create collections, upload files and review output (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST
• CONTENTdm Basic Skills 1 – Getting Started with CONTENTdm (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST
• Get Ready for Hour of Code (edWeb) 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PST

Wednesday, November 8

• Partnering with Community Health Workers (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PST
• BIG Ideas for Small Libraries (SirsiDynix) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
• It’s a RAP! Creating a Relationship Action Plan for YOUR Major Donors (Firespring) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
• Changing eBooks Providers, Made Easy (Library Journal/Baker & Taylor) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Introduction to Project Budgets (GrantSpace) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Introduction to OCLC Interlibrary Loan (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST
• How to Avoid Fundraising’s Quiet Killer: Donor Attrition (Firespring) 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 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

Thursday, November 9

• Tools & Trends in Genealogy-Something for Everyone: Genealogical Reference Service in the 21st Century (Indiana State Library) 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. PST
• For the Greater (Not) Good (Enough): Open Access and Information Privilege (OCLC) 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PST
• ACRL Presents: “The New Academic Library Impact Report” (ACRL) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST
• Reconciling Communities: Planting Seeds of Change through Cultural Education and Truth-telling (Programming Librarian) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
• Tear Down the Walls to Create Anytime, Anywhere Learning (Alliance for Excellent Education/Future Ready Schools) 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. PST
• Digital Badges Interest Group Discussion Forum (ACRL) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Getting Ready to Fundraise in 2018 (GuideStar) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Playing by the Rules: Creating an Effective Volunteer Handbook (VolunteerMatch) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Put the Patron First: a Vision for Next Generation Resource Delivery (ACRL ASIG) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Veterans by the Numbers (U.S. Census Bureau) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Imaging in Context: Introduction to Still Image Digitization for Smaller Institutions (Connecting to Collections Care Online Community) 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
• How to Win the Research Obstacle Course (Library Journal/EBSCO) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST
• Music and Language Learning: Songs and Chants to Support Children’s Developing Language and Literacy Skills (edWeb) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST
• Protecting Your Online Privacy: Risks And Strategies (Infopeople) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST
• The Inclusive Library – Effectively Responding to a Mental Health Crisis (Part 1) (Texas State Library and Archives Commission) 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. PST
• ACRL ULS Professional Development Committee Assessment Program Forum (ACRL University Library Section) 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PST
• Maximize Student Learning Through Design Thinking (edWeb) 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PST

Friday, November 10

• CONTENTdm Basic Skills 3 – Maintaining Collections in CONTENTdm (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 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.

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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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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 13, October 19, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) LETTERS ABOUT LITERATURE

2) THINK, DO, SHOW – LAST CHANCE

3) ORDERING FREE BOOKS FROM WSL

4) ALA POLICY CORPS

5) MORE IMLS MUSEUM GRANTS

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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1) LETTERS ABOUT LITERATURE

The 2018 Letters About Literature (LAL) contest has launched. LAL is a nationwide competition which 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 write about works of fiction, nonfiction, or poetry. The deadline for this year’s contest is January 12, 2018.

Tens of thousands of students from across the country enter Letters About Literature each year. Washington has historically had one of the highest participation rates in the United States. The letters our students write are thoughtful and powerful. Help spread the word about this contest which gets our young students not only reading, but thinking about literature. The contest is sponsored by the Washington Center for the Book, a partnership of the Seattle Public Library and the Washington State Library. For more information, visit sos.wa.gov/q/LAL2018.

The Library of Congress is holding a special webinar for educators to learn more about the Letters About Literature contest. This webinar will explore 25 years of best practices of the program. Details:

• Wednesday, October 25, 1:00 p.m. PDT
• Register: sos.wa.gov/q/LC-LAL

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2) THINK, DO, SHOW – LAST CHANCE

There are a few spots left in the all-day Think, Do, Show: Practical Techniques for Using Evaluation to Improve Practice and Demonstrate Impact workshops scheduled for November dates at Timberland, Whitman County, and King County libraries and sponsored by the Washington State Library. Registration and more details are available at sos.wa.gov/q/ThinkDoShow.

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3) ORDERING FREE BOOKS FROM WSL

The Washington State Library has made a change in how to request books from the Community Book Project. We have created a “bookshop” where everything is free, and you can order as many copies of a book as you want, up to the available quantity. When all the available copies have been ordered, the book will drop off the page. This will eliminate the back and forth emails that currently happen, as well as the time it can take to get the books mailed out to you. Once you place an order, you will receive a confirmation email.

Our hope for this change is that it will make this process easier for both you and our staff. Please use this link blogs.sos.wa.gov/book-sharing to go out and “shop.” For more information on the Community Book Project please read the “About” page. The project redistributes donated books which were left over from community reads to libraries in Washington State for use as community read titles elsewhere, as classroom sets, or book club kits.

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4) ALA POLICY CORPS

ALA President Jim Neal announced the start of an ALA Policy Corps of advocates to work on national (and state/local) policy:

ALA is launching a new Policy Corps to expand our ability to advocate on key policy issues on behalf of the library community. Participants in the Corps will focus on issues for which deep and sustained knowledge are necessary to advance ALA policy goals and library values among policymakers. Training and opportunities to participate in targeted policy advocacy work will be provided to participants. State library staff and local librarians are asked to consider the opportunity.

More information and how to apply (between October 4 and November 3) can be found at: www.ala.org/advocacy/ala-policy-corps. Questions about the Corps should be directed to Alan Inouye [email protected] or Larra Clark [email protected].

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5) MORE IMLS MUSEUM GRANTS

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is now accepting applications for two museum grant programs: the African American History and Culture and the Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services. The application deadline for both programs is December 1, 2017.

Potential grant applicants are invited to view two pre-recorded webinars, which can help provide information on how to choose the appropriate funding opportunity and navigate the required IMLS forms. IMLS also invites potential applicants to view a live webinar offered for each grant program. Details are available on the IMLS website. For more information about these grants, visit sos.wa.gov/q/IMLS-grants.

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6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

Monday, October 23

• CollectionSpace Hosting Services Demo (LYRASIS) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
• Connexion Client Module 04 – Save Files, File Management, and Batch Processing (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT

Tuesday, October 24

• The Ins and Outs of Journal Collection Development (ALCTS e-Forum) 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. PDT
• SIRS Discoverer (ProQuest) 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. PDT
• Visualize Your Library’s Story Part I: Presentation Tools (Texas State Library and Archives Commission) 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PDT
• ROBOTS in the Library! (SEFLIN) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
• Making Training Stick: An Interactive Webinar for Supervisors (Infopeople/Niche Academy) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
• Getting to Know the Ferrett: DataFerrett for Accessing Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) (U.S. Census Bureau) 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Getting Started with Social Media for Your Library (WebJunction/TechSoup) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT
• How Laws are Made: The Courts (Federal Depository Library Program) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Pulse-Pounding Mysteries for Fall (Booklist) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• QuickFacts: A Primer (U.S. Census Bureau) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• School & Public Library Partnerships: Easy Ideas and Best Practices (Indiana State Library) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• What’s the Big Deal About Big Data (InSync Training) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Where Do I Go From Here? Engage Volunteers in New Ways (VolunteerMatch) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Connexion Client Module 05 – Automation and Customization (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• WorldShare ILL – Borrowing (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• The Sum of All Parts: Designing Libraries with Intent (Library Journal/Worden & Liollio), 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• Peacemaker and Immigrant Writers Panel Discussion (Hedgebrook/University of Washington) 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. PDT, in person at UW, or live stream

Wednesday, October 25

• The Ins and Outs of Journal Collection Development (ALCTS e-Forum) 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. PDT
• Wix Wizardry: Free Websites in a Flash (Indiana State Library) 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. PDT
• NCompass Live: Google Forms for Your Library (Nebraska Library Commission) 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PDT
• eLibrary Curriculum Edition (ProQuest) 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. PDT
• Accessing Public Health Information Online: Your Guide to PHPartners (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
• The Donor Stewardship System: How to Maximize Donor Retention, Earn Referrals, and Upgrade Your Donors Year after Year (Firespring) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
• Understanding Investing and Avoiding Fraud: Resources from the SEC (Federal Depository Library Program) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• WorldCat data sync collections fundamentals: processing paths for optimal outcomes (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• DIMRC – Disaster Information Management Research Center (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• Meet Education Hurdles Head On: Tips and Tools for Success! (School Library Journal/Gale) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• Letters About Literature Webinar (Library of Congress) 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PDT
• Empowering Readers with Tech Tools (edWeb) 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. PDT
• AASL Best Apps for Teaching & Learning 2017 (American Association of School Librarians) 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. PDT

Thursday, October 26

• Visualize Your Library’s Story Part II: Infographic Tools (Texas State Library and Archives Commission) 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PDT
• Up Is Not the Only Way: Rethinking Career Mobility (Training Magazine Network) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
• Race, Ethnicity, Foreign Born and Ancestry by the Numbers (U.S. Census Bureau) 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Creating a Comprehensive and Engaging Volunteer Training Program (VolunteerMatch) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Introduction to the U.S. Indian Health Service Website (Federal Depository Library Program) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• WorldCat Discovery Configuration, Part 1: Content and staff features (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Connexion Client Module 06 – Editing Master Records (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• WorldShare ILL – Lending (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• Bringing Coding to the Library Makerspace (School Library Journal/littleBits) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• ProQuest Central K12 and Research Library (ProQuest) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• CultureGrams (ProQuest) 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. PDT

Friday, October 27

• Winter is Coming: Stocking Your Series Nonfiction Shelves (Booklist) 11:00 a.m. – 12:p.m. PDT

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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, October 12, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) WASHINGTON STATE BOOK AWARDS

2) 2016 PUBLIC LIBRARY STATS

3) LSTA 5-YEAR PLAN APPROVED

4) HEALTH IN THE HEADLINES

5) © IS COMPLICATED

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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1) WASHINGTON STATE BOOK AWARDS

Join the Washington Center for the Book on Saturday to celebrate the literature and incredible authors of our state at this year’s Washington State Book Awards. These awards recognize outstanding poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and children’s and teen literature published in 2016 and penned by a Washington writer. This event is free and open to all. For more information and a list of finalists, visit sos.wa.gov/q/Awards.

Event details:

• Saturday, October 14, 7:00 p.m. at the Seattle Public Library’s Central Library in downtown Seattle.
• At 8 p.m. following the ceremony there will be a reception and a book signing.

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 given for outstanding books published by Washington authors and 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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2) 2016 PUBLIC LIBRARY STATS

Need statistics on public libraries in the state of Washington? Interested in salary and benefits data for libraries? Looking for a map of public library service in Washington? The Washington State Library (WSL) is pleased to announce that the 2016 Washington Public Library Statistical Report is now available; visit sos.wa.gov/q/stats.

Public library statistics including budget, collections, and usage data, are collected and compiled on an annual basis by WSL Library Development staff and are part of the Public Libraries Survey, administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Questions? For more information, contact Evelyn Lindberg, State Data Coordinator, at [email protected].

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3) LSTA 5-YEAR PLAN APPROVED

The Washington State Library is pleased to announce that its LSTA (Library Services & Technology Act) 5-year plan for federal fiscal years 2018 – 2022 has been officially approved by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the federal funding agency in charge of the LSTA program. The approval letter has been posted on the WSL website, where the plan itself, together with related documents, all in PDF format, are also available.

In the approval letter, Dr. Kathryn K. Matthew, IMLS Director, states that “. . . your Plan documents the need for and impact of LSTA funds in the communities you serve. It is an excellent framework for the future, and it is approved for the full five-year period.” For more information, and to access the 5-year plan, visit sos.wa.gov/q/libdev.

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4) HEALTH IN THE HEADLINES

Health Issues in the Headlines: Reading Between the Lines is a National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) class offered on the Moodle platform for the month of November and will introduce participants to the environment of health reporting as well as some tips and resources that will help you and your patrons navigate the world of health news. It’s free and you can work at your own pace but attendees are encouraged to participate in forum discussions in a timely manner.

This class is eligible for 4 Medical Library Association (MLA) CE credits as well as for the Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS). For more information, and to register, visit sos.wa.gov/q/Health-Headlines.

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5) © IS COMPLICATED

Questions about library resources and fair use in online education are expanding from the appropriate use of journal articles and eBooks to published images, video clips and more in faculty-created resources for instruction that our licensing terms often don’t explicitly address. What to do?

Join Nicole (Nikki) Dettmar, Curriculum Design Librarian at the University of Washington Health Sciences Library for Copyright & Online Learning Resources: It’s Complicated!, a free webinar in the PNR Rendezvous series from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Pacific Northwest Region.

• Wednesday, October 18, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PDT. No registration required. Visit sos.wa.gov/q/PNR-copyright for more details and connection information.

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6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

Monday, October 16

• 2017 Depository Library Council Meeting & Federal Depository Library Conference (Federal Depository Library Program/GPO) 6:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. PDT; Attend virtually
• Islandora Hosting Services Demo (LYRASIS) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
• WorldCat Discovery Searching Fundamentals (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT

Tuesday, October 17

• 2017 Depository Library Council Meeting & Federal Depository Library Conference (Federal Depository Library Program/GPO) 6:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. PDT; Attend virtually
• Using Newspapers in Your Family History Research (Indiana State Library) 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. PDT
• eLibrary – “What’s New” (ProQuest) 7:30 – 8:15 a.m. PDT
• Decolonizing Descriptions: Finding, Naming and Changing the Relationship between Indigenous People, Libraries and Archives (OCLC Research) 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PDT
• How to Think (and Act) Like a UX Librarian (ACRL University Libraries Section Professional Development Committee) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
• Making a Difference: Intro to LYRASIS Membership for Archives & Museums (LYRASIS) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
• Nonprofit Website Trends (IdealWare) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
• 4 Ways to Energize Virtual Learners: Breaking the Virtual Ice (InSync Training) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• An Introduction to the Statistics in Schools Program (U.S. Census Bureau) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Expanding Access to Digital Resources by Sharing (Booklist/OverDrive) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• QuickFacts: A Primer (U.S. Census Bureau) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• WorldCat Discovery Interface Features (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Connexion Client Module 01 – WorldCat, MARC, and Client Basics (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• Bringing Circulation Policies into the 21st Century (ACRL Access Services Interest Group) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT

Wednesday, October 18

• 2017 Depository Library Council Meeting & Federal Depository Library Conference (Federal Depository Library Program/GPO) 6:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. PDT; Attend virtually
• Leading with Emotional Intelligence (American Management Association) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
• How to Empower Your Patrons with Financial Literacy Programming (SirsiDynix), 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
• Making a Difference: Intro to LYRASIS Membership (LYRYSIS) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Strategic Directions: Strategic Thinking: Five Years Ahead (NISO) 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. PDT
• Accessing Detailed Statistics on Race, Hispanic Origin, and Ancestry Groups (U.S. Census Bureau) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• FirstSearch Overview Training Event (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Measuring Success: How to Strategically Assess Your Program (VolunteerMatch) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• More Than an Editing Party: Why and How You Should Organize a Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon (Georgia Library Association) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Slash Your Spending (Solid Finances) 11:05 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. PDT
• Connexion Client Module 02- Basic Bibliographic Searching (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• MARC and MARCEdit Part 1, Workflows, How To’s, etc. (SEFLIN) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• Make Your Smart Teams Smarter (Training Magazine Network) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• New Books for Storytime (Infopeople) 12:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• Close Reading with Historical Newspapers: Making Meaning from the Past (edWeb) 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PDT
• Midday at the Oasis: How Librarians and Information Professionals can make a difference in combating Predatory Publishers (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PDT
• News Literacy as a Vehicle for Reading Skills Instruction (edWeb) 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. PDT
• Kick-Starting Author Involvement with Your School (American Association of School Librarians) 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. PDT
• Copyright & Online Learning Resources: It’s Complicated (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PDT

Thursday, October 19

• Dealing with Challenging Parents and Families: Managing Aggression (Simple K12) 7:00 – 7:30 a.m. PDT
• Librarians and APIs 101: overview and use cases (Library Connect) 8:00 – 9:15 a.m. PDT
• ACRL STS Information Literacy Committee Chat (ACRL Science and Technology Section) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Going Fully Mobile in Your Library: Eliminate the Desk and Improve Service (Demco) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Using Project Outcome Data to Improve & Support Library Programming (Public Library Association) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Fundamentals of WorldCat Knowledge Base Collections (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT
• Connexion Client Module 03 – Basic Editing and Record Processing (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• 60 Tools in 60-ish Minutes (School Library Journal/ISTE) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• SHOCKING REPORT: Fake News Webinar Affects Millions and You Too! (North Dakota State Library) 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Building a Results-Based Board (GrantSpace) 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. PDT
• Decolonizing Descriptions: Finding, Naming and Changing the Relationship between Indigenous People, Libraries and Archives (OCLC Research) 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. PDT

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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, October 5, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) DISASTER RECOVERY RESOURCES

2) MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING VIDEOS

3) STAND UP FOR HEALTH

4) IMLS MUSEUM GRANT PROGRAMS

5) THE ARTS STRONG CONNECTION

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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1) DISASTER RECOVERY RESOURCES

You may wish to save this information for a rainy day, a water leak, or even a flood. These resources were prepared by federal agencies and private non-profit organizations with experience in disaster planning and response to help with the recovery process. This is not an exclusive list, but rather reflects some of the many resources available to assist cultural institutions.

IMLS (the Institute of Museum and Library Services) participates in the Heritage Emergency National Task Force, a partnership of 42 national service organizations and federal agencies created to protect cultural heritage from the damaging effects of natural disasters and other emergencies. The Response and Recovery Resources Page, maintained by FEMA and the Smithsonian Institution, provides an excellent place to find support for recovery efforts.

For more information and links, use this shortcut to the IMLS blog: sos.wa.gov/q/recover.

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2) MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING VIDEOS

The California State Library’s (CSL) Mental Health Initiative provides training opportunities for library staff around California, and through CSL’s generosity, the rest of the nation as well. Included within the major training components is an 8-part video series, produced by CSL in partnership with Los Angeles Public Library and Los Angeles County Library. Six of the videos are now available on the California Library Service YouTube channel. The final two episodes will be released soon. These videos can be used independently by staff or as part of your staff development programming. Thank you to the California State Library and its partners, and to the Institute of Museum and Library Services for its funding support.

• Episode 1: Welcome to the Mental Health Initiative Video Series
• Episode 2: Establishing a Positive Staff Culture Around Mental Health
• Episode 3: The Do’s and Don’ts of Interacting with Patrons Affected by Mental Illness
• Episode 4: How to Establish Positive Relationships with Disruptive Patrons
• Episode 5: Exploring Compassion Fatigue
• Episode 6: Successfully Addressing Customer Complaints About Patrons Affected by Mental Illness
• Episodes 7, 8: Coming soon

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3) STAND UP FOR HEALTH

Thinking of attending the 2018 PLA conference? Stand Up for Health: Health and Wellness Services for Your Community is a preconference session that the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) is presenting on Tuesday, March 20 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

This preconference will review core competencies of providing health and wellness services, coach you through understanding your community’s needs, and explore how to create fun and informative health-related programming for different age groups and special populations.

A limited number of stipends will be available for this preconference. Applications will be available no later than October 16, 2017. Attendees who register before October 16 will be sent information about how to apply. Learn more using this link: sos.wa.gov/q/StandUp.

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4) IMLS MUSEUM GRANT PROGRAMS

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is now accepting grant applications for the Museums for America and the National Leadership Grants for Museums programs. The application deadline for each program is December 1, 2017.

Potential grant applicants are invited to view two pre-recorded webinars, which can help provide information on how to choose the appropriate funding opportunity and navigate the required IMLS forms. IMLS also invites potential applicants to view a live webinar offered for each grant program. Pre-recorded and upcoming webinars are listed at www.imls.gov/news-events/events.

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5) THE ARTS STRONG CONNECTION

October is National Arts and Humanities Month (NAHM), and PM (Public Management) Magazine joins this annual celebration of creating a local, state, and national focus on the arts and humanities with its article “The Arts Strong Connection: Economic Impact Study Underscores the Importance of Arts and Culture,” by Robert Lynch, president of Americans for the Arts, Washington, D.C.

Lynch writes: “From coast to coast and from our smallest rural towns to our largest urban counties, America’s 100,000 nonprofit arts and cultural organizations make their communities more desirable places to live and work every day of the year. The arts provide inspiration and joy to residents, beautify public spaces, and strengthen the social fabric of our communities.” Read the entire article at icma.org/articles/arts-strong-connection.

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6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

Monday, October 9

• Research Library – With so many publications, how do you find the right one to search? (ProQuest) 7:00 – 7:30 a.m. PDT
• ArchivesSpace Hosting Services Demo (LYRASIS) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
• Exploring CultureGrams (ProQuest) 11:00 – 11:45 a.m. PDT

Tuesday, October 10

• Driving It Home – Real Change Is a Process, Not an Event (InSync) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• How Laws are Made: The Administrative Agencies (Federal Depository Library Program) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Transforming academic library spaces to support modern-day learners (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• WorldShare Collection Manager: What It Is and Why It Matters (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• The Gaining Popularity and Use of Digital Magazines in Academic Libraries (Library Journal/School Library Journal) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• Strategic Planning 101 (Utah State Library) 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PDT

Wednesday, October 11

• Holistic Data for Healthy Libraries (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PDT
• Personal Branding for Women Leaders (American Management Association) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
• Workforce Indicators @ Your Fingertips – QWI Explorer (U.S. Census Bureau) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
• Strategies for Having Difficult Conversations (International City/County Management Association) 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. PDT
• From Problem to Prevention: Evidence-Based Public Health (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Introduction to Fundraising Planning (GrantSpace) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Libraries Transforming Communities: Reflective Structured Dialogue Method with Essential Partners (2 of 3) (ALA Programming Librarian) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• The New Americans Program at Queens Library: 40 Years of Reaching Out to Our Immigrant Communities (Federal Depository Library Program) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Turning Dreams into Projects and Projects into Successes (GovLoop) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Medicare Basics (Montana State University Extension / Solid Finances) 11:05 – 11:55 a.m. PDT
• CatExpress: Copy Cataloging with CatExpress (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT
• Challenging Behavior: Directors and Teachers Working with Families and Other Experts (Early Childhood Investigations) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT
• Introduction to OCLC Interlibrary Loan (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT
• Making Sense of Numbers: Understanding Risks and Benefits. Learning How to Communicate Health Statistics (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) (11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT
• IMLS FY2018 National Leadership Grants for Museums Applicant Webinar (IMLS) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• Worth a Thousand Words: Books for the Youngest Readers (School Library Journal) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• Library 2.017: MAKERSPACES mini-conference (Library 2.0/The School of Information at San José University) 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. PDT
• Coding + STEAM: Getting Students Future Ready (edWeb) 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PDT
• NFG Masterclass: The Secret to a Record-Breaking #GivingTuesday (Network for Good) 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PDT

Thursday, October 12

• 7 Online Fundraising Strategies That Will Raise More This Year-End (Nonprofit Hub) 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. PDT
• IMLS FY2018 Museums for America Applicant Webinar (IMLS) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
• International Perspectives on Academic and Research Libraries Discussion Forum (ACRL DG) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
• Accessing Detailed Statistics on Race, Hispanic Origin, and Ancestry Groups (U.S. Census Bureau) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• An Introduction to “A Century of Lawmaking for a New Nation: U.S. Congressional Documents and Debates, 1774-1875” (Federal Depository Library Program) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• DAP Learning Series – Visualizing Analytics Data Part 2 (DigitalGov) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Gov Makes CX a Priority (GovLoop) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Tools to Edit Your Digital Story & Get it Watched by Your Target Audience (TechSoup) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• WorldCat data sync collections mechanics (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT
• Policies for Replacing WorldCat Records (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• Behind the Scenes: SLJ in Conversation with Children’s Books Editors (School Library Journal) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• Bilingual Storytimes: Reaching Through the Language Barrier (WebJunction) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT

Friday, October 13

• Learn How to Learn Online (LHTLO) (InSync) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
• On the Map: The Road to Employment Dynamics (U.S. Census Bureau) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT

Saturday, October 14

• Free Mobile Learning Training Online Event (Simple K12) 7:00 – 7:30 a.m. PDT

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Topics include:

1) SENSORY STORY TIMES

2) REGISTER FOR THINK, DO, SHOW

3) PAVE THE WAY

4) MAKE BETTER DECISIONS

5) IMLS RELEASES PUBLIC LIBRARY DATA

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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1) SENSORY STORY TIMES

While libraries strive to be welcoming places for all, children with special needs may not always thrive in traditional story times where crowds, bright lights, and sudden noises can overstimulate and overwhelm. Parents of children with special needs can often feel conspicuous and unwelcome in a library setting.

October’s First Tuesdays program will address these issues. One small town library welcomed these families by establishing a story time structured around special needs. The program became so successful that a second session of it was necessary and the library saw an increase in library use by patrons with special needs, adults and children alike.

• What: Sensory Story Time: Programming for Children with Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder and Other Special Needs.
• When: October 3, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Pacific time.
• Where: Online via Zoom meeting software
• Who: Mandy Harris, Community Library network
• More details: wa.gov/q/FirstTuesdays
• Register: wa.gov/q/SST

First Tuesdays is designed by the Washington State Library as a continuing-education opportunity for staff of libraries in Washington State. The special-subject presentations, lasting about 60 minutes, are recorded so that others may listen at their own convenience.

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2) REGISTER FOR THINK, DO, SHOW

Registration is now open for the “Think, Do, Show – Telling the Library Story with Data” workshops, brought to you by the Washington State Library. To register, visit the WSL online training calendar, and advance to November. The workshops will run from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the following locations and dates:

• November 13, Timberland Regional Library Service Center, 415 Tumwater Blvd SW, Tumwater
• November 15, Whitman County Rural Library System, 102 S. Main Street, Colfax
• November 17, King County Library System Service Center, 960 Newport Way NW, Issaquah

In this free, all-day workshop, you will learn practical, strategic methods for evaluating your library’s programs and services. Through a series of interactive exercises, you will discover how to collect and analyze your data, use your results to inform your strategic planning, management, and communication with stakeholders, and visually present your statistics in infographics and other formats to demonstrate your library’s impact.

Questions? Contact Mary Campbell at [email protected] or 360-570-5571.

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3) PAVE THE WAY

Is your library working to help advance student achievement? Registration is open for the 2017 Pave the Way conference set for October 19 at Central Washington University in Ellensburg. Registration is $110 and includes continental breakfast and lunch on the day of the event.

The annual conference organized by the Washington Student Achievement Council focuses on strategies to advance equity, increase college readiness, and broaden access to higher education in Washington. Pave the Way aims to ensure students receive the support they need to succeed, regardless of income, race, or other potential barriers.

The conference brings together educators, policymakers, and community partners from across the education system, from preschool through college. It features interactive group sessions and offers workshops focused on policy and practice in college and career readiness, culturally responsive teaching and learning, student transitions, collective impact, and more.

For more information and to register, visit www.wsac.wa.gov/pavetheway.

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4) MAKE BETTER DECISIONS

How can we use data to inform good governance? What is the art that accompanies the science of data, especially when we apply it to policy decisions that affect constituents? This webinar, “Using Data Visualization to Make Better Decisions,” will look at decision-making that is informed by data as well as the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to advising leaders on how best to use—and to avoid the perils of misusing—your data.

Educational objectives; in this webinar, attendees will learn how to:

• Interpret and distill data;
• Depict complex findings using visuals, interactive visuals, and other tools;
• Communicate results to decision-makers in a compelling and informative way.

Event details:

• Sponsor: MRSC (Municipal Research & Services Center)
• Date & Time: October 19, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Cost: $35/person
• Register

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5) IMLS RELEASES PUBLIC LIBRARY DATA

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) recently released two key information products: the latest data from its annual Public Libraries Survey and a new report on the previous year’s data. The Public Libraries Survey examines key indicators of public library use, financial health, staffing, and resources. Explore the FY 2015 data and the FY 2014 report via this shortcut: sos.wa.gov/q/IMLS-data.

The FY 2014 report provides a national overview of trends and a snapshot of a variety of indicators for the year. In particular, it demonstrates how public libraries are faring financially since the last recession (December 2007 to June 2009) and how public library services and resources have evolved over the decade.

Other key findings include:

• Indicators for financial health and staffing of public libraries increased slightly from 2013 to 2014, but remain below 2009 levels.
• Public libraries’ collections are adapting; the majority of the total collections (66%) were still print materials, but e-books (18%), audio (10%), and video (6%) made up the remainder of our nation’s library collections. The number of e-books per 1,000 people also increased 2,140% between 2005 and 2014.
• Although there is a decline in the use of traditional library services, attendance at public programs is increasing.
• In response to the interest, public libraries offered 4.5 million programs, a 1-year increase of 5% and a 10-year increase of 68%.
• Over the past 10 years, public-access internet computers increased 55%.

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6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

Monday, October 2

• LYRASIS ArchivesSpace Lone Arranger Hosting Services Demo (LYRASIS) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
• CONTENTdm Basic Skills 1 – Getting Started with CONTENTdm (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT

Tuesday, October 3

• Learn How to Learn Online (LHTLO) (InSync) 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PDT
• Sensory Story Time: Programming for Children with Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder and Other Special Needs (Washington State Library) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
• Voting & Registration Statistics – Hot Report and DataFerrett (U.S. Census Bureau) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
• A Conversation with Three Debut YA Authors (School Library Journal) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Engaging the Volunteer of the Future (VolunteerMatch) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• FEMA’s Disaster Assistance Improvement Program (DAIP) Overview – www.DisasterAssistance.gov (Federal Depository Library Program) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• From Puttering to Prototype in Makerspaces: Using Design Thinking with Elementary and Middle-School Students (Booklist) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Manufacturing Data from the U.S. Census Bureau (U.S. Census Bureau) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Supporting Gender and Sexuality Studies at Academic Libraries (ACRL/CHOICE/Gale) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• CONTENTdm Basic Skills 2 – Working with Text in CONTENTdm (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. –11:00 p.m. PDT
• Tips to Supercharge Your Grant Research (CharityHowTo) 12:00 – 12:45 p.m. PDT
• WorldCat data sync collections fundamentals (OCLC) 1:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Tips & Tricks for Stretching Your eBook Budget (AASL) 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. PDT

Wednesday, October 4

• eLibrary (ProQuest) 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. PDT
• R.I.P. Outdated LMS: Make Way for Modern Learning (Training Magazine Network) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
• Your Neighborhood by the Numbers: Advanced American Factfinder (Tracts, Block Groups, and Blocks) (U.S. Census Bureau) 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. PDT
• Beyond the SEA: Instructional Design: Beyond the Basics (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Constitution Day to Black History Month: Interactive Docs Displays to Engage Students (Federal Depository Library Program) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Social Skills and Autism: Using Books in Creative Ways to Reach and Teach in Early Education (Early Childhood Investigations) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Networking for Disaster Management in the Performing Arts (LYRASIS) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT
• Policies for Adding Original Records to WorldCat (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• 7 Steps for Getting Started in Major Gifts (Even in Small Shops) (CharityHowTo) 12:00 – 12:45 p.m. PDT
• Defying Definitions: Top Graphic Novels for Fall (Library Journal/School Library Journal) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• Is Your Microlearning In Trouble Before You Even Start? Why and What Should You Do? (Training Magazine Network) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• #GivingTuesday Before, During and After—Your 9-Week Success Plan! (FireSpring) 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PDT

Thursday, October 5

• Hispanics by the Numbers (U.S. Census Bureau) 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. PDT
• Beyond the Basics: Searching with NoveList Plus (Utah State Library) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
• Accelerating Census Data in Excel: Basic Visualization and Analysis (U.S. Census Bureau) (10:00 – 11:30 a.m. PDT
• Bozarthzone! Rockin’ the Virtual Classroom (InSync) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• How Laws are Made: The Legislature (Federal Depository Library Program) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Writing Accurate and Useful Volunteer Position Descriptions (VolunteerMatch) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Introduction to Emergency Preparedness for Performing Arts Organizations (LYRASIS) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT
• 9 Things You’re Doing Wrong with Video (Training Magazine Network) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT

Friday, October 6

• PubMed Journal Selection and the Changing Landscape of Scholarly Communication (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
• CONTENTdm Basic Skills 3 – Maintaining Collections in CONTENTdm (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT

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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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An archive of past updates is available at http://list.statelib.wa.gov/read/?forum=wslupdates

Volume 13, September 21, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include 2 last chances:

1) LAST CHANCE FOR LCW

2) LAST CHANCE – CREATE A DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN

3) NNLM OFFERS CHIS FROM MLA

4) IMLS MUSEUM AWARDS

5) HEALTH LITERACY TOOLKIT

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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1) LAST CHANCE FOR LCW

Don’t forget! Tomorrow (9/22) is the very last day to send your application for Library Council of Washington (LCW). There are four open positions: School, Special, Underserved and Tech. Complete information is available on our web page.

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2) LAST CHANCE – 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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3) NNLM OFFERS CHIS FROM MLA

Your National Network of Libraries of Medicine Pacific Northwest Region (NNLM PNR) is alerting you to a wonderful opportunity to brush up your health reference skills, evaluate your collection, and explore the health and wellness needs of your community. The opportunity is entirely free but does involve a commitment of your time.

A new federally-funded project is covering the costs for a cohort of public library librarians and staff to earn a Consumer Health Information Specialization certificate (CHIS) from the Medical Library Association (MLA). This is only for those who do not have a CHIS.

NNLM is recruiting for a public libraries class of Health and Wellness @ the Library: The Essentials of Providing Consumer Health Services. The course takes 12 hours to complete, and earns a Consumer Health Information Specialization certificate upon completion, good for three years. You will be asked to provide feedback on the platform, course content, and the cohort experience.

If interested, send an e-mail to [email protected] with the following information: Your name, email address, library name, library address, size of population served. Space is limited so please take a careful look at your schedule during the class dates (October 30 through December 5). Plan to spend approximately 3 hours a week on this course. Only submit your name if you are committed to completing the course work and evaluations. NNLM PNW needs to know ASAP.

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4) IMLS MUSEUM AWARDS

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has announced $21,188,413 in funding for 160 projects for museums across the country. IMLS received 705 applications requesting $121,308,714 for the funding initiatives that are part of its Museums for America grant program. The grant recipients will match the funds with $31,308,489 in non-federal funds.

Museums in Washington that received awards:

• Feiro Marine Life Center, Port Angeles: $24,983.00;
• Hands on Children’s Museum, Olympia: $145,099.00;
• Children’s Museum of Tacoma: $499,994.00;
• Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle: $321,003.00;
• Seattle Art Museum: $350,000.00.

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5) HEALTH LITERACY TOOLKIT

The National Network of Libraries of Medicine and the American Library Association have partnered through the Libraries Transform campaign and have created a free health literacy toolkit. This toolkit equips library professionals with customizable tools to promote health literacy in October and throughout the year providing

• Program ideas
• Downloadable marketing tools:
• Bookmark templates
• Social media graphics
• Posters
• Table tents
• Postcards

Library staff can guide their community members to trusted health information so that they can make educated decisions about their health and that of their loved ones. Access the toolkit via this shortcut link: sos.wa.gov/q/Htoolkit.

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6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

Monday, September 25

• Islandora Scholar and the Landscape of Open Source Options (LYRASIS) 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. PDT
• Everybody Has a Story: Creating Cultural and Historic Preservation Programs with Impact (Programming Librarian) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT

Tuesday, September 26

• Visualizing the Impact of a New Clinical Informationist Service (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PDT
• 7 Questions to Ask Before Beginning Your Search for a Learning Partner (Training Magazine Network) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
• Data on a Deadline: Quick Access Tools and Reports (U.S. Census Bureau) 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. PDT
• Services to Children with Special Needs: About Special Kids (Indiana State Library) 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. PDT
• Census Bureau’s Foreign Trade Website; Foreign Trade Data for Librarians, No. 7 (Federal Depository Library Program) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Get to Know GrantStation (TechSoup) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Keeping Classic Reference Current: The New Palgrave Dictionary of Economics (CHOICE/Springer Nature) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Series Nonfiction to Know for Your Library (Booklist) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• The New Volunteer Manager’s Toolkit (VolunteerMatch) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• The Name of the Game: Playing Tabletop Games to Build 21st Century Skills (OCLC) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• Tuesday Tech30s – Storytelling with Photos, an Introduction to Canva (TechSoup) 12:30 – 1:00 p.m. PDT

Wednesday, September 27

• FranklinCovey’s 5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity™ (American Management Association) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
• Smoothing the Path of the Research Journey: UX in Libraries (Library Journal) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
• Connecting Resources to a Community in Need: Worcester Police Addiction Recovery (WPAR) Program (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
• Bold is Gold: Conducting Funding Research (TechSoup) 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. PDT
• A Framework for Maker Education (Demco) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Creative Crowdfundraising (Blackbaud) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• 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. PDT
• Social Media and Volunteer Engagement (VolunteerMatch) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Getting Started with Working across Generations (American Alliance of Museums) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT
• Supporting Young Children and Families Impacted by Immigration Policies (Early childhood Investigations) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT
• Drug Information Portal (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT

Thursday, September 28

• Research Library – Mastering the Advanced Search Form (ProQuest) 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. PDT
• Be an Incubator to Your Business Community (Library Journal/Gale) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Buy-In Not Opt-Out: Creating a culture for staff driven metrics (Colorado State Library/Research Institute for Public Libraries) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Driving Action with Video: Storytelling Production Tips with Do Something.org (TechSoup) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Is It Really Dead? How to rescue programs for hard-to-reach communities (Colorado State Library) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Successful Volunteer Interview Strategies (VolunteerMatch) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• School & Public Library Partnerships: The Scoop from a School Librarian (Indiana State Library) 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT
• From Management to Engagement: Skilled Volunteers in Public Libraries (Texas State Library and Archives Commission) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• Common Core Open Educational Resources and Websites & Google Classroom (AASL) 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. PDT

Friday, September 29

• Message Dissemination During a Crisis: Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Main Library Shooting (LYRASIS) 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
• AL Live: Accessibility and Libraries (American Libraries) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
• From the Bottom Up: We Overlooked the Misdemeanor (And so Can You!) (Indiana State Library) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT

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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, September 14, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include resources:

1) RESILIENCE RESOURCES

2) FREE BOOKS

3) THINK, DO, SHOW – SAVE THE DATE

4) THE FORGOTTEN WAR REMEMBERED

5) LATINO CULTURES RESOURCES

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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1) RESILIENCE RESOURCES

Many people around the country are facing difficult, trying times right now. Evacuees displaced by the recent hurricanes in Texas and along the southeastern seaboard states, immigrants, refugees, and others who have had to leave their homes may suffer increased anxiety and concern.

Feelings of worry, disbelief, fear, and anger are normal when dealing with situations that are out of our control. Many displaced people may want to find shelter at a public library, escape between the pages of a good book, attend a library program, or just feel connected to someone or something within their local community.

For helpful tips for libraries when providing services for evacuees, refugees, immigrants, and others who have been displaced and/or impacted by a recent crisis, check out the latest blog posting (partially quoted above) from the ALA ALSC Public Awareness Committee.

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2) FREE BOOKS

The Seattle Public Library Foundation and the Kitsap Regional Library generously donated books which were left over from their latest community reads to the Washington State Library for redistribution to libraries in Washington State for use as community read titles, classroom sets, or book club kits.

The Washington State Library has:

• The Turner House by Angela Flournoy: 279 trade paperbacks
• A Sudden Light by Garth Stein: 147 trade paperbacks. 14 hardback large print copies, and 23 audiobook copies.
• The Painter by Peter Heller: 2 trade paperbacks.
• The Secret of the Nightingale Palace by Dana Sachs: 1 trade paperback

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. Please contact Leanna Hammond with your request at [email protected].

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3) THINK, DO, SHOW – SAVE THE DATE

The Washington State Library is bringing the workshop Think, Do, Show – Telling the Library Story with Data to three locations in November. In this free, all-day workshop, you will learn practical, strategic methods for evaluating your library’s programs and services. Through a series of interactive exercises, you will discover how to collect and analyze your data, use your results to inform your strategic planning, management, and communication with stakeholders, and visually present your statistics in infographics and other formats to demonstrate your library’s impact.

Presenter Linda Hofschire is the Director of the Colorado State Library’s Library Research Service (LRS). She has more than 20 years of experience working in social science research and evaluation. At LRS, she manages a variety of research and evaluation projects including outcome-based evaluations of state library programs, and a national training event, the Research Institute for Public Libraries (RIPL).

• November 13, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Timberland Regional Library Service Center, 415 Tumwater Blvd SW, Tumwater
• November 15, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Whitman County Rural Library System, 102 S. Main Street, Colfax
• November 17, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., King County Library System Service Center, 960 Newport Way NW, Issaquah

All registration will be managed through the WSL online training calendar; watch for an announcement (coming soon) and then register online. Space is limited. Questions? Contact Mary Campbell at [email protected] or 360-570-5571.

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4) THE FORGOTTEN WAR REMEMBERED

Legacy Washington announces the opening of a new exhibit, Korea 65: The Forgotten War Remembered, that captures the stories of veterans and Korean Americans whose lives were influenced by the Korean War. The exhibit, housed in the lobby of the Secretary of State’s Office in the Capitol Building in Olympia, opens on September 14. Anyone visiting the state capitol is invited to stop by to view the exhibit. Those not able to visit in person may check out the project, available in its entirety, online. View or read both the subject profiles, and the exhibit.

Libraries may wish to purchase the Korea 65 book, which includes 13 unique stories of Washingtonians who were affected by the war. The $22.50 cost includes shipping. The book may be purchased online.

For teachers, Korea 65 lesson plans are available. Three-part mini-units are available free online for teachers to introduce the exhibit and project into their classroom.

Legacy Washington is a program of the Office of the Washington Secretary of State.

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5) LATINO CULTURES RESOURCES

Libraries across the country are working in a variety of ways to improve the full spectrum of library and information services for the approximately 58.6 million Spanish-speaking and Latino people in the US and build a diverse and inclusive profession.

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins September 15, Google Cultural Institute has collaborated with more than 35 museums and institutions to launch a new platform on September 7 within Google Arts & Culture: Latino Cultures. The platform brings more than 2,500 Latino cultural artifacts online and—through immersive storytelling, 360-degree virtual tours, ultra-high-resolution imagery, and visual field trips—offers first-hand knowledge about the Latino experience in America.

The American Library Association’s President-Elect Loida Garcia-Febo says she is excited about this new resource, which she believes will help libraries continue to draw attention to the rich legacy of Latinos and Latinas across America. “Nationwide, libraries are celebrating Latino cultures by offering programs that highlight our music, cuisine, art, history, and leadership,” says Garcia-Febo. “I know this platform will be a great springboard as we continue to reshape our library collections to include Spanish-language and Latino-oriented materials.”

For more from ALA, use this shortcut: sos.wa.gov/q/Latino.

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6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

Monday, September 18

• Getting to Yes (Utah State Library) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
• CultureGrams (ProQuest) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
• “Making Readers:” How the Maker Movement Can Impact Literacy (Idaho Commission for Libraries) 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT
• I’m a Librarian, Not a Doctor! Providing Health Information to Public Library Customers (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT

Tuesday, September 19

• Bring Frankenstein to Life! (Indiana State Library) 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. PDT
• How to Make Really Great and Cost-Effective Video for eLearning (Training Magazine Network) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
• Works in Progress Webinar: Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Work in the MIT Libraries’ Collections Directorate (OCLC) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
• Making Sense of the American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau) 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. PDT
• PubMed for Librarians: Using Evidence-Based Search Features (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. PDT
• Make Virtual Classroom Learning Relevant-Scenario Based Learning in the Virtual Classroom (InSync Training) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• An Introduction to the Statistics in Schools Program (U.S. Census Bureau) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Sleeper Hits for the New Year (Library Journal) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• What’s Cooking for Fall 2017 (Booklist) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• WorldCat data sync collections, Part 2 (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• WorldCat Discovery Configuration, Part 1: Content and staff features (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Networking for Disaster Management in the Performing Arts (LYRASIS) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT
• USGS Library: Indexes, Catalogs, and Other Bibliographic Tools, A Day in the Life of a Reference Librarian (Federal Depository Library Program) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT
• Policies for Adding Original Records to WorldCat (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• WorldShare ILL – Borrowing (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• Email, Facebook, and Big Data with P.C. Sweeney (Tutor.com) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• Celebrate Afterschool Partnerships with the Annual “Lights on Afterschool!”  (After School Alliance) 12:00 – 1:15 p.m. PDT

Wednesday, September 20

• Social Media 101 for #GivingTuesday (Firespring) 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. PDT
• Beyond Books: Public libraries address the social determinants of health (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
• Modern Manners for Today’s Business World (American Management Association) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
• How to Engage Your Community with Code Clubs (SirsiDynix) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
• ACRL Distance Learning Section Discussion Group Forum (ACRL) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Digital Training and Workforce Development Discussion (BroadbandUSA) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Introduction to Finding Grants (GrantSpace) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Getting Started: Making Your Grant Requests Sparkle (TechSoup) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT
• New Fall Nonfiction for Every Reader (School Library Journal) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• Health Reference and You: ALA Guidelines, Best Practices, and Training Resources (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PDT

Thursday, September 21

• eLibrary (ProQuest) 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PDT
• Are You Ready? Essential Disaster Health Information Resources for Keeping Your Loved Ones Safe (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
• Tech Savvy in the School Library (Wyoming State Library) 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. PDT
• Documents that Changed the Way We Live (ACRL/CHOICE) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
• How Can We Achieve Program Sustainability? (Charity Village) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
• PubMed for Librarians: Customization with My NCBI (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. PDT
• Recorded Books You Should Know: Upcoming Audios, Fall 2017 (Booklist/Recorded Books) 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
• WorldShare ILL – Lending (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• Networking: A Survival Guide for Introverts (North Dakota State Library) 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Build a Great Makerspace (School Library Journal) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• How to Serve Genealogists Now (Infopeople/Niche Academy) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT

Friday, September 22

• Hacking Hemingway, Building Capacity: Using Grants to Jump Start Access and Care (LYRASIS) 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
• Risk Assessment for Performing Arts Organizations (LYRASIS) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT

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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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