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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Volume 13, July 20, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) IMLS BUDGET VICTORY

2) TWO NEW RURAL HERITAGE COLLECTIONS

3) CENTER FOR THE BOOK

4) MEASURES THAT MATTER PART 3

5) GRANTS – RECORDINGS AT RISK

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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Volume 13, May 4, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) NATIONAL LIBRARY LEGISLATIVE DAY

2) LSTA 5-YEAR EVALUATION & PLAN

3) 2017 ARSL CONFERENCE

4) SERVING NEW AMERICANS

5) PATRON PRIVACY CHECKLISTS

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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1) NATIONAL LIBRARY LEGISLATIVE DAY

Cindy Aden, Washington’s State Librarian, is among the 500 library supporters from every state, who gathered in Washington D.C. to advocate for federal support for libraries during the American Library Association’s (ALA) 43rd annual National Library Legislative Day held May 1 & 2. A major goal is protecting LSTA (Library Services & Technology Act) funds administered through the Institute for Museum & Library Services (IMLS), which provide crucial funding for programs and services to libraries throughout the state.

A May 1 press release on ALA’s Legislative Day activities is available from the ALA Web site. A news release detailing the role of LSTA funding in Washington, with comments from Aden, is available from the Office of the Secretary of State’s web site.

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2) LSTA 5-YEAR EVALUATION & PLAN

The Washington State Library announces the release of its LSTA Five-Year Evaluation, covering the federal fiscal year awards 2013 through 2017. The evaluation has been filed with the Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS), the funding agency for the Library Services & Technology Act (LSTA). The full report, summary of recommendations, and supporting documents, are available on the WSL web site at sos.wa.gov/q/libdev under the heading “Planning for the Future.” The next Five-Year Plan, covering federal fiscal year awards 2018 through 2022, is currently under development.

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3) 2017 ARSL CONFERENCE

It’s here, the moment you’ve all been waiting for! Don’t be a turkey, register early for the Association for Rural & Small Libraries #ARSL2017 – Sept. 7-9 in beautiful St. George, UT. Get the $265 early bird rate today! Early bird ends July 7 and early bird checks need to be postmarked by July 10. For detailed conference information, visit arsl.info/2017-conference/. To register, visit www.regonline.com/2017arslannualconference.

This conference is so packed full of great information and networking opportunities, you will not want to miss out. Check out Preconference options announced on the ARSL Facebook page. There is also a conference event set up on Facebook where you can indicate whether you’re attending, get updates and offer to room share or connect with another librarian who is willing to room share (Select “Events” from the ARSL Facebook Page).

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4) SERVING NEW AMERICANS

More than 55 percent of new Americans use the public library at least once a week. There, they find a trusted environment, resources and community connections that can ease the way to full participation in American society. For many people new to the United States, libraries serve as a gateway to citizenship, offering English language learning, training materials and resources on immigration and citizenship.

Since 2013, IMLS has worked with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to help libraries provide accurate and useful information about immigration and citizenship benefits, promote an awareness and understanding of citizenship, and ensure the integrity of the immigration system.

Libraries play a critical role in serving immigrant communities. To learn how your library can participate, visit www.uscis.gov/citizenship/organizations/libraries. Training and tip sheets are also available.

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5) PATRON PRIVACY CHECKLISTS

Volunteers from the ALA Library Information and Technology Association’s Patron Privacy Interest Group worked with the ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee’s Privacy Subcommittee to create a set of 7 checklists intended to help libraries of all sizes and budgets take practical steps to implement the principles that are laid out in the ALA Library Privacy Guidelines. Each checklist is organized into three priority groups. Priority 1 are actions that hopefully all libraries can take to improve privacy practices. Priority 2 and Priority 3 actions may be more difficult for libraries to implement depending on their technical expertise, available resources, and organizational structure.

Congress just voted to allow internet providers to sell consumer data without permission, which means using https on your library’s website to protect patron data has become even more important. These checklists can help you assess where your library is now, and what you need to work on next.

For even more library-oriented privacy information, consult ALA’s Privacy: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights, and the ALA Privacy Tool Kit.

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6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

Tuesday, May 9

• Using Gamification to Enhance the Learning Experience (Training Magazine Network); 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
• Everything You Need to Know About Microfiche (FDLP); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Hot YA Reads, Summer 2017 (Booklist); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• The New Volunteer Manager’s Toolkit (VolunteerMatch.org); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• The Energy to Race: How Indy 500 Drivers Exemplify EQ (Training Magazine Network); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT

Wednesday, May 10

• Do you need a planning/feasibility study before you run a capital campaign? (4Good); 10:00 – 11:00 PDT
• Using Public Health Data to Foster Collaboration (NNLM); 10:00 – 11:00 PDT
• Emergency Planning and Response with Census Bureau and NOAA Resources (U.S. Census Bureau); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• USGS Library – Using USGS Image, Map, and Data Products for Information Inquiries (FDLP); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Mapping Tools for Outreach and Public Health (NNLM); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• What’s New in Young Adult Literature – 2017 (Infopeople); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT

Thursday, May 11

• An Inside Look at the New App for Audiobooks, Magazines and eBooks (Recorded Books/Library Journal); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Designing Interactive Library Spaces on Limited Budgets (DEMCO); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Information Needs in the Precision Medicine Era: How Genetics Home Reference Can Help (NNLM); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Project Outcome Update: Website & Survey Management Improvements (ALA PLA); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Seeking Feedback on Draft of Revised Standards for Libraries in Higher Education (ACRL SLHE); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• U.S. Army War College Information Resources: Landpower, Geopolitics, Army History, and Educational Treasures (FDLP); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Beyond the Welcome Sign: Tailoring Immigrant Services for Success (WebJunction); 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.

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

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