Volume 13, May 4, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list
Topics include:
1) NATIONAL LIBRARY LEGISLATIVE DAY
2) LSTA 5-YEAR EVALUATION & PLAN
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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