Volume 13, December 7, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) LETTERS ABOUT LITERATURE 2018

2) EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE WORKSHOPS

3) ZINES CONTEST DEADLINE NEAR

4) EVALUATE HEALTH APPS

5) IMLS GRANT OPPORTUNITY

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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1) LETTERS ABOUT LITERATURE 2018

The Letters About Literature contest 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 can write about works of fiction, nonfiction, or poetry. Entries in Spanish are accepted and will be translated for the Washington State judges.

Letter writers compete at three levels: Level 1: grades 4-6; Level 2: grades 7-8; Level 3: grades 9-12. State judges select the top letter writer in each level and the three winning letters advance to the national competition. The three state champions will each receive a $125 cash prize and the champions, runners up, and honorable mentions will be honored at an awards ceremony. State semifinalists will receive an award certificate in the mail. National winners receive a $1,000 cash prize and national honor winners receive a $200 cash prize.

Entries may be submitted through a school or library, or individually. Individual entries must be signed by a parent or guardian. The entry deadline for this year’s contest is January 12, 2018 for all levels. For more information and entry forms: sos.wa.gov/q/LAL2018.

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2) EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE WORKSHOPS

Work that is focused 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. 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.

Registration is now open for “Self-Talk and Emotional Intelligence: Improving your Work Narrative.” Workshops are offered January through March 2018 in Vancouver, Tacoma, Marysville, Seattle and Richland. For more information and to register, visit sos.wa.gov/q/EI.

This workshop is sponsored by the Washington State Library and is funded in part by the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

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3) ZINES CONTEST DEADLINE NEAR

The deadline for the Washington Historical Zine contest is fast approaching but it’s still not too late to create your Historical Zine! All entries must be postmarked by December 15th. For more information and the entry form, go to sos.wa.gov/q/Zine.

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4) EVALUATE HEALTH APPS

Today mobile applications connect more people to health, wellness, and fitness information than ever before. How can librarians help consumers and patients navigate the growing field of wellness applications? Across all mobile platforms, fitness and health applications are some of the most popular and most frequently downloaded. By better understanding how to evaluate applications, librarians can help patients and patrons make informed decisions about the apps that they choose to download.

“There’s an App for That! Consumer Apps for Health & Fitness” is the next session of the PNR Rendezvous monthly webinar from NNLM PNR. No registration is required.

• Wednesday, December 13 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PST
• Connect at sos.wa.gov/q/H-App.

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5) IMLS GRANT OPPORTUNITY

The Institute of Museum and Library Services is accepting applications for the second cycle of the FY 2018 National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG-L) and Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21). This is the final opportunity to apply for the FY 2018 NLG-L and LB21 grant programs.

The NLG-L program invests in projects that address challenges faced by the library and archive fields and generate results such as new tools, research findings, or models that can be widely used. The LB21 program supports professional development and training projects for libraries and archives.

From the preliminary proposals received by the February 1 deadline, IMLS will select applicants and invite them to submit full proposals by June 8, 2018. Informational webinars will be held Tuesday, December 12 at 11:00 p.m. PST and (repeated) on Thursday, December 14, 12:00 p.m. PST with program staff to answer questions from potential applicants. Recordings of the webinars will also be made available on the IMLS website. For information about how to participate in the webinars or to access the webinar recordings, visit the IMLS webinar webpage, which includes information about system compatibility.

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6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

Monday, December 11

• “The All New eLibrary” (ProQuest) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
• The Opioid Epidemic and Libraries—Challenges, Resources, and More (American Libraries Live) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
• Bozarthzone! Show Your Work (InSync) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Through the Hearts of Teachers Build the Minds of Children (edWeb) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• “Climate Choices” Common Ground for Action Forum (ALA Programming Librarian/National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST
• Copy cataloging with CatExpress (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST
• Introduction to WorldShare Interlibrary Loan (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST
• Differentiating Lessons Involving Robotics for All Students (edWeb) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST
• Unpacking the New AASL Standards (School Library Journal) 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. PST
• Improved Literacy, Deeper Learning for ELL and All Readers: Austin ISD’s Story (edWeb) 1:00 – 2:00 PST

Tuesday, December 12

• The Power of Blogging & Thought Leadership for Nonprofits (Firespring) 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. PST
• Dealing with Difficult People in the Workplace (SirsiDynix) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
• Find the Magazine. Find the article. (Wyoming State Library) 10:15 – 11:00 a.m. PST
• Amplifying Community Engagement (Library Journal SELF-e) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Defense Technical Information Center 101, Part 3 (Federal Depository Library Program) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Developing a Strategic Plan for Volunteer Engagement (VolunteerMatch) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) Cycle 2 and National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG-L) Cycle 2 Pre-Application Webinar (IMLS) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Make Virtual Classroom Learning Relevant – Scenario Based Learning in the Virtual Classroom! (InSync) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• CONTENTdm Basic Skills 1 – Getting Started with CONTENTdm (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST
• WorldShare Interlibrary Loan: Borrowing (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST
• Help Us Change the way We Disseminate Data! (U.S. Census Bureau) 12:00 – 1:00 PST
• “The All New eLibrary” (ProQuest) 12:00 – 1:00 PST

Wednesday, December 13

• Descriptive cataloging for books and DVDs: What is the title? (Indiana State Library) 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. PST
• How to Make the Case for Integrating Health Literacy Throughout Your Organization (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PST
• NCompass Live: How to Choose Your News: Educating College Students on Identifying Bias (Nebraska Library Commission) 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PST
• Research Library – With so many publications, how do you find the right one to search? (ProQuest) 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. PST
• Brandraising with Sarah Durham from Big Duck (Firespring) 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. PST
• 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. PST
• Innovations That Matter: Automation, Blockchain, IoT and More (GovLoop) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Introduction to Proposal Writing (GrantSpace) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Re-Energize your Volunteer Program by Designing Mission-Driven Opportunities (VolunteerMatch) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• WorldCat Discovery configuration: Content and staff features (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Early Brain Development: 5 BIG Ideas That Every Early Care Professional Should Know (Early Childhood Investigations) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• Activate, Collaborate, and Educate: Health Outreach and Programming in Your Community (Tween/Teen Substance Use Awareness) (National Network for Libraries of Medicine) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST
• CONTENTdm Basic Skills 2 – Working with Text in CONTENTdm (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST
• Policies for replacing WorldCat records (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST
• All A-Board! 7 Tips for a Successful Associate Board (Nonprofit Hub) 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST
• AR/VR Is the New Reality – or Is it? (Training Magazine Network) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST
• From Library to Innovation Learning Space (Library Journal/School Outfitters) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST
• There’s an App for That! Consumer Apps for Health & Fitness (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PST
• Digital Citizenship Across Grade Levels (edWeb) 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. PST

Thursday, December 14

• Workplace Incivility and Bullying in the Library: Perception or Reality? (Massachusetts Library System) 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. PST
• Introducing the Public Catalog (Georgia Public Library Service/Intellum) 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PST
• Leading Personalized and Digital Learning: A Framework for Implementing School Change (Future Ready Schools) 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. PST
• Designing Learning Spaces for a Creative, Collaborative Future (Simple K12) 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. PST
• Understanding Soft Risk in Volunteer Engagement (VolunteerMatch) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Designing for Outrage: Inviting Disruption into Exhibitions (American Alliance of Museums) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST
• CONTENTdm Basic Skills 3 – Maintaining Collections in CONTENTdm (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST
• WorldShare Interlibrary Loan: Lending (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST
• From Tots to Teens: STE(A)M-powered Ideas for Programming (WebJunction) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST
• Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) Cycle 2 and National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG-L) Cycle 2 Pre-Application Webinar (IMLS) 12:00 – 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, 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.

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, 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, 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.

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Volume 6, October 21, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) SDL NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEYS

2) GO TO THE WEB AND SAY AHH

3) WSL STAFF REMEMBERED

4) BULLYING SURVEY CLOSES THURSDAY AT 11:00 P.M.

5) FREE PRESERVATION WEBINAR SERIES

6) GRANTSTATION SUBSCRIPTION RENEWALS

7) PUBLIC LIBRARY INTERNET USE STUDY DEADLINE

8) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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Volume 6, July 15, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) ARSL ABOS SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE JULY 30

2) ELLUMINATION! INTRODUCTION TO ELLUMINATE

3) COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS DAY AWARDS

4) PUBLIC WORKFORCE SYSTEM & LIBRARY PARTNERSHIPS

5) ARE YOU READY? COMES TO SPOKANE

6) LET’S GET SOCIAL – SOCIAL BOOKMARKING

7) DOES YOUR AUDIENCE HEAR WHAT YOU MEAN?

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