Volume 14, February 22, 2018 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) INCREASE YOUR EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

2) FINANCIAL LITERACY – FACTS VS. FICTION

3) FREE EXHIBITS – WILL TRAVEL

4) LC – FREE TO USE AND REUSE

5) OCLC – CONNECTING WITH YOUR COOPERATIVE

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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1) INCREASE YOUR EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

Work that focuses on public service can be both rewarding and costly. Being mindful of our own work narrative and understanding how we deal with conflict are two key areas that require our attention. The Washington State Library presents Self-Talk and Emotional Intelligence: Improving your Work Narrative.

Participants in this 3-hour workshop will learn how to:

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

This free workshop is still available in Seattle (Feb. 27, 28) and Richland (March 15, both a.m. and p.m.). For more information and to register, visit sos.wa.gov/q/EI.

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2) FINANCIAL LITERACY – FACTS VS. FICTION

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) protects consumers from unfair and deceptive business practices by filing lawsuits against scammers and distributing educational materials about how to avoid scams. Financial literacy is a key component in helping consumers recognize and prevent problems. Join us for the March First Tuesdays webinar, Financial Literacy: Facts vs. Fiction, 9:00 a.m. March 6.

FTC staff will discuss how to spot and avoid financial scams and how consumers and consumer advocates can access the FTC’s free financial literacy materials. Topics will include using financial planning resources; obtaining credit and credit repair services; laws regulating debt relief and debt collection; and scams preying on vulnerable consumers. Many of the free resources are also available in Spanish. Presented by Richard McKewen, Nadine Samter, and Tina Kondo, Federal Trade Commission.

Register for this First Tuesdays session.

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3) FREE EXHIBITS – WILL TRAVEL

Exhibits available to travel! Legacy Washington is happy to share their exhibits with historical institutions, schools, and libraries throughout the State of Washington. Available free (except transportation). Please contact Amber Raney for more information: 360-902-4126.

The two exhibits currently available are:

• Washington 1889 – A year of big dreams, big burns, and big politics, 1889 captured a place in our history as a time of great prosperity and adversity. The face of Washington changed. Pioneers arrived and townsfolk rebuilt from the rubble. Finally, on November 11, 1889, Washington rose as the 42nd state in the union.
• Who Are We? Washington’s Kaleidoscope – Is there a quintessential Washingtonian? Hardly. History has made clear that we’re more than our identity—more than techies or coffee lovers or outdoor enthusiasts. We’re a kaleidoscope, a cultural melting pot. We live in a place constantly reinventing itself.

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4) LC – FREE TO USE AND REUSE

The Library of Congress’ Free to Use and Reuse page is making public domain and rights-clear content easier to find and use.

One of the Library of Congress’ biggest challenges is letting users know about all of the content available at loc.gov. Another challenge is letting them know what they can do with it (in a nice way). The Library is working on several fronts to improve the visibility of public domain and rights-clear content and moved one step in that direction with the launch of its Free to Use and Reuse page.

The page features themed sets of content (such as travel posters, presidential portraits, Civil War drawings) that are all free to use and reuse, meaning there are no known copyright restrictions associated with this content. In other words, you can do whatever you want with it. Read the blog posting for more information.

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5) OCLC – CONNECTING WITH YOUR COOPERATIVE

Membership with OCLC brings many benefits to a library and its users. High quality research, participation in governance, and the value of shared resources. Join this free, live, one-hour webinar, hosted by Meryl Cinnamon, OCLC Member Relations Liaison, to get up-to-the-minute information about what’s going on at your cooperative. You will:

• Learn about new research, governance, and membership activities;
• Hear high-level updates on OCLC products and services; and
• Explore new opportunities to engage with your cooperative.

Connecting with Your Cooperative: Wednesday, February 28, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST; Register.

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6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

Monday, February 26

• Disaster Preparedness: Water Damage & Mold (Federal Depository Library Program) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST
• III (Inclusive Internship Initiative) Program Overview and Q&A (Public Library Association) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Measuring Up (Part 3 of Surveys & Questionnaires: a brief course for librarians) (Montana State Library) 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PST

Tuesday, February 27

• Research Library (ProQuest) 7:00 – 7:45 a.m. PST
• Consortial Cataloging: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Sharing Data (ALCTS eForum) 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. PST
• Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits (Firespring) 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. PST
• For Director’s Ears Only: 10 Secret Tips To Support Youth Services (iSchool @ UW-Madison) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
• Making a Difference: Intro to LYRASIS Membership (LYRASIS) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
• Encouraging Physical Activity in Preschoolers (edWeb) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Making the Most of the PLA 2018 Conference: Ideas for Attendees and Non-Attendees (Public Library Association) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Spring into Series Nonfiction with These Essential Resources! (Booklist) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• The Pearman Personality Integrator: A Business Performance Multiplier (Training Industry) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• What’s With that Pop Clock?—and Other Insights of the Population Estimates Program (U.S. Census Bureau) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• GENIAL Summit Results – Generating Engagement and New Initiatives for All Latinos (Center for Advancement of Informal Science Education) 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST
• Interactive Public Art & the Maker Mentality (Library Journal/3branch/Liollio Architecture) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST
• Creating Curious Inquirers: Harnessing Student Curiosity Toward Greater Success (edWeb/Britannica) 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PST
• Programming for ‘Tweens (Utah State Library) 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PST
• Bringing Computer Science and Robotics to the Youngest of Learners (edWeb/Wonder Workshop) 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. PST
• In Depth With the New AASL Standards, Part II (Wyoming State Library) 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. PST

Wednesday, February 28

• Consortial Cataloging: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Sharing Data (ALCTS eForum) 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. PST
• NCompass Live: Eleven Ways Your Current Tutorials Are as Forgettable as Barb and What to Do About It (Nebraska Library Commission) 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PST
• Introduction to ORCID (for the ORCID US Community) (LYRASIS) 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. PST
• Can’t you just say Yes? Answering Copyright Questions About Fair Use for Faculty Colleagues/Patrons (ACRL) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Connecting with Your Cooperative (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Introduction to Dialogue & Deliberation for Public Libraries Serving Small, Mid-sized and/or Rural Communities (Series 3: 1 of 3) (Programming Librarian/PLA) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST
• Introduction to Proposal Writing (GrantSpace) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Shared Decision Making: Patient Empowerment (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Sleeper Hits for Spring (Library Journal) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Using American Community Survey Summary File Data (U.S. Census Bureau) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Digital Learning Asset Framework (Training Magazine Network) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST
• Heart Health Information Resources (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST
• The Fundamentally Emotional Nature of Learning (edWeb/Digital Promise) 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. PST

Thursday, March 1

• Using Data to Guide and Evaluate Responses to the Opioid Crisis: Rhode Island’s Drug Overdose Dashboard (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
• Future of University Libraries Discussion Group Forum (ACRL University Libraries Section) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Unique, Unlimited Streaming Video for Your Library Patrons (Library Journal/Recorded Books) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Motivating Students to Read and Write: The Role of eMentors (edWeb/Cricket Media) 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PST

Friday, March 2

• Feminist Reads, a Penguin Reading list for readers grades K-12! (Booklist) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• NEH Preservation Assistance Grants (LYRASIS) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST

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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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