Volume 13, September 28, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list

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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Volume 13, August 24, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) OUTSIDE THE LINES – LIBRARIES REINTRODUCED

2) GIRLS WHO CODE – FREE STARTER KITS

3) READERFEST 2017

4) BREAKING THE FOURTH WALL

5) AUTISM WELCOME HERE

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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1) OUTSIDE THE LINES – LIBRARIES REINTRODUCED

Libraries and library staff are skilled in their ability to adapt to meet the changing needs of their communities. Step into today’s library, and you might find expanded collections that include everything from telescopes to fishing poles to sewing machines. Libraries have embraced ideas and services that help communities to be their best, whether that’s by providing access to the latest technology or facilitating life-long learning through programming for all ages.

Yet, despite these innovations, many outdated perceptions of libraries linger. For the library industry as a whole, the challenge remains: How do we help our communities understand that libraries are more relevant than ever? Outside the Lines, now in its fourth year, is an international grassroots initiative aimed at doing just that.

Outside the Lines is a weeklong celebration – September 10-16, 2017 – demonstrating the creativity and innovation happening in libraries. Libraries of all types–small, large, urban, rural, public, academic–are invited to participate in an effort to reintroduce themselves to their communities. To do this, organizations agree to host at least one event or campaign during Outside the Lines (OTL) that gets people thinking and talking about libraries in a new way.

For more information and ideas, visit www.getoutsidethelines.org/ or this WebJunction page.

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2) GIRLS WHO CODE – FREE STARTER KITS

Computing skills are the most sought-after in the US job market, but girls across the US are being left behind. Today, less than a quarter of computing jobs are held by women, and that number is declining. By 2020, there will be 1.4 million open jobs in computing, but fewer than 1 in 5 computer science graduates are women. With women making up almost half of our work force, it’s imperative for our economy that we’re preparing our girls for the future of work.

Reshma Saujani, the founder and CEO of the national non-profit organization Girls Who Code, has taught computing skills to and inspired more than 10,000 girls across America. At the opening general session of the 2017 ALA Annual Conference this past June, Reshma spoke about Girls Who Code, how they are working to teach 100,000 girls to code by the end of 2018, and the organization’s many intersections with libraries.

Ms. Saujani is motivated to make sure that libraries—especially those who are interested in developing coding resources and programs—know about her free resources. She invites ALA members and advocates to join the Girls Who Code movement. To request a free Girls Who Code Starter Kit, including tips for leaders, giveaways and more, email: [email protected]. For more information, visit girlswhocode.com/clubs or (for the ALA connection): sos.wa.gov/q/code.

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3) READERFEST 2017

Join beloved local storytellers and authors from around the world September 9 for a free all-day festival at Magnuson Park in Seattle, WA. The event runs from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. and has both indoor and outdoor events for all ages: live music, creative activities for kids, thought-provoking panels with noteworthy authors, and a wealth of diversity in participants and vendors. Headliners include Nisi Shawl, Nebula finalist for 2016, and Salina Yoon, author of more than 100 children’s books.

Readerfest is also seeking “rogue librarians,” storytellers, and others who would be interested in presenting a reading, or telling a story during the event. For more information, visit www.Readerfest.com or contact Karen Junker [email protected] 425-429-3698 or 425-443-3895 cell.

Readerfest is a nonprofit organization in Washington formed for the purpose of creating more free literary events in Seattle that are fun for all ages.

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4) BREAKING THE FOURTH WALL

Breaking the Fourth Wall is the theme for the Pacific Northwest Library Association’s 2018 Conference. The 2018 PNLA conference will be held from August 1 – 3 at the Red Lion Hotel Kalispell, Montana. Mark your calendars today for this great event!

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5) AUTISM WELCOME HERE

The “Autism Welcome Here: Library Programs, Services and More” grant is sponsored by Libraries and Autism: We’re Connected. Each year, a total of $5,000.00 will be awarded. Depending on the applications received, one grant for the full amount or multiple grants for smaller amounts totaling $5,000.00 may be awarded.

• 2018 grant applications are now available.
• Applications will be accepted starting September 1, 2017.
• The application deadline is December 1, 2017.
• The grant funding period is April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019.
• For more information and application materials, visit librariesandautism.org/grant.

Any type of library in the United States or Canada can apply, and the proposal can fund projects and services for any age group. Applicants may propose to initiate a new, creative program or service, bring an already-existing, successful program or service to their library for the first time, or enhance a program or service they already offer. All programs or services proposed must benefit people with autism or their families, directly or indirectly. Funds may be used to hire a trainer to present a workshop, to buy program materials, to pay for staff, etc.

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6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

Monday, August 28

• ArchivesSpace Hosting Services Demo (LYRASIS) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT

Tuesday, August 29

• Periodicals and More for Your Public Library Patrons (Utah State Library) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
• Back to School (Booklist) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Deciphering the Census Schedule (Federal Depository Library Program) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• QuestionPoint Librarian 3 – Chat Follow-up, Referrals, and Manage Questions (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• WorldShare ILL – Borrowing (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• Evidence-based Acquisition: Leveraging Both Usage Data and Librarian Expertise (Library Journal/JSTOR) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• OLC (Online Learning Conference) Preview: Applying Social Media Tools for Performance Improvement (Training Magazine Network) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• Digital Storytelling: Preproduction (TechSoup Tuesday Tech30s) 12:30 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• AASL Best Websites for Teaching & Learning 2017 (AASL) 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. PDT

Wednesday, August 30

• Graphic Design for Libraries Series: Introduction to GIMP (Indiana State Library) 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. PDT
• CultureGrams (ProQuest) 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. PDT
• Big Data in the Library: How One Institution is Meeting the Data Needs of Today’s Researchers (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
• Franklin Covey’s 7 Habits® Seminar—Free Online Session (American Management Association) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
• Making a Difference: Intro to LYRASIS Membership (LYRASIS) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
• Introduction to the American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Peace Corps’ Model for Sustainable Library Development (Federal Depository Library Program) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• What is next for FADGI (Federal Agencies Digitization Guidelines Initiative) and Still Image Digitization? (LYRASIS) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Engaging Reluctant Readers in Your Library (School Library Journal/Thorndike Press) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) Consolidated Plan Outreach (OSPI) 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. PDT

Thursday, August 31

• Navigating Research: How Academic Users Understand, Discover, and Utilize Reference Resources (Library Journal/Oxford University Press) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
• Course Reserves in WorldCat Discovery (including migration from WorldCat Local) (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT
• Enhancing Quality and Understanding of Patient Safety: a Focus on Spinal Manipulation Therapy (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• WorldShare ILL – Lending (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• Understanding and Supporting Patrons with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Infopeople) 12:00 – 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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Volume 6, September 2, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) FIRST TUESDAYS PRESENTS the Career Bridge database

2) CONNECTING THE DOTS WEBSITE

3) FIND AN EARLY LEARNING FAIR IN YOUR AREA

4) BOOKS FOR BABIES

5) CIRCLE OF LEARNING SCHOLARSHIPS

6) ALA ANNUAL CONFERENCE FUNDING OPPORTUNITY

7) UPCOMING FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES

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Check out these free training opportunities coming up in July.

Free WSL online trainings:
First Tuesdays: Safety in Small Libraries
July 7, 9:00-10:00 a.m.

Designed as a continuing-education opportunity for all library staff in Washington State, this free web presentation from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., on the first Tuesday of the month lets attendees share their skills and successes and learn about new topics. The special-subject presentations, lasting about 30 minutes, are recorded so that others may listen at their own convenience. Presented by Kate Laughlin, Library Consultant, and Matt Berube, Walla Walla County Rural Library District.

Sign in information

Tools for the Reference Desk: Amigos Online Course
July 9 and 16 (2 part course); 8:30-10:30 a.m.

Do you want to learn how to implement Web technologies in your reference desk? This course explores a variety of online tools, from blogs, wikis, to free chat software and web-based platforms from which you can engage your users at the reference desk. Come learn how to utilize several free online tools in your reference activities.
Register here: http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/libraries/training/trainingView.aspx?event=483&audience=state
Libraries Helping Job Seekers in Hard Times: BCR Online
July 28 & 30; 8:00-10:00 a.m.

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Volume 5, June 4, 2009 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) GOOD-BYE TO SUSAN BARRETT

2) VANCOUVER REGISTER ADDED TO ONLINE PIONEER NEWSPAPERS

3) FIND HEALTH AND FOOD RESOURCES DURING HARD TIMES

4) DOWNLOADABLE AUDIOBOOKS RFP RELEASED

5) FREE PUBMED AND TOXNET CLASSES

6) FREE AUTISM AWARENESS CLASS

7) NEH PRESERVATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING GRANTS

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