Volume 14, January 11, 2018 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) SELF-TALK AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

2) SCREEN SCENE FOR CHILDREN

3) FREE BOOKS

4) CAREER AND COLLEGE READINESS

5) BIBLIOMETRICS AND MORE

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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1) SELF-TALK AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

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. 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 will be presented on several dates and at multiple locations around the state beginning January 30 at Fort Vancouver Regional Library. For more information and to register, visit sos.wa.gov/q/EI.

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2) SCREEN SCENE FOR CHILDREN

Screens are everywhere! Young children are spending more and more time engaged with screen media. Learn what and when children might be learning from screens as well as how we can support children’s media activities. The State Library presents Screen Scene: Best Practices for Using Screen Media with Young Children, a workshop that will explore important cognitive advances children make during the first years of life that impact their ability to learn from screens. The workshop will also discuss the many practical applications and resources for parents and educators, and ways to make the most of ever-present media technology.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of the training, participants will be able to:

• Summarize research-based understandings of the impact of digital engagement on early learning;
• Apply an understanding of joint media engagement to their regular interactions with children in a library setting;
• Develop appropriate models of digital engagement for very young children.

Register at sos.wa.gov/q/screen. The following sessions are available:

• Tuesday, February 6 (a.m. session) Fort Vancouver Regional Library Headquarters
• Monday, February 12 (p.m. session) Burlington Public Library
• Thursday, February 15 (p.m. session) Bainbridge branch, Kitsap Regional Library
• Tuesday, February 27 (p.m. session) North Spokane branch, Spokane County Library
• Wednesday, February 28 (p.m. session) Sunnyvale branch, Yakima Valley Library

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3) FREE BOOKS

Thanks to the generosity of the Seattle Public Library Foundation, the Everett Public Library, the Tacoma Public Library and the Kitsap Regional library, the Washington State Library has the following titles to redistribute to libraries in Washington State:

• Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
• Sudden Light by Garth Stein
• Nickel and Dimed by Garth Stein
• Clean by David Sheff
• The Turner House by Angela Flournoy
• Early Literacy Storytimes by Saroj Ghoting and Pamela Martin-Diaz
• House of Hope and Fear by Audrey Young
• Genesis Girl by Jennifer Bardsley

There are some audiobooks and large print titles in this offering. 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. To place your order go to blogs.sos.wa.gov/book-sharing. Questions? Please contact Leanna Hammond: [email protected].

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4) CAREER AND COLLEGE READINESS

Monthly webinars aimed at school counselors hosted by the Office of Superintendent for Public Instruction and the Washington Student Achievement Council continue into the new year. The Jan. 17 session will focus on K-12 Career and College Readiness, but additional topics are available at archived and upcoming webinars. Library staff welcome!

For more information, and to register: sos.wa.gov/q/readiness.

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5) BIBLIOMETRICS AND MORE

Bibliometrics, Altmetrics, & the Question of Research Impact is the title of the next PNR Rendezvous webinar session. On January 17 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., Robin Chin Roemer will address the history and evolution of meaningful metrics in higher education. She is the co-author of the book Meaningful Metrics: A 21st Century Librarian’s Guide to Bibliometrics, Altmetrics, and Research Impact.

Starting in 2018 attendees for the PNR Rendezvous are strongly encouraged to register for these free webinar sessions. Learn more about this session and register.

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6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

Tuesday, Jan 16

• eLibrary (NEW) (ProQuest) 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PST
• Advocacy, Ethics, and the Law for Librarians (Washington State Library) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST
• LYRASIS ArchivesSpace Hosting Services Demo (LYRASIS) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST
• How Libraries Can Help Job-seekers with Linda Bruno, Part I (Utah State Library) 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. PST
• American FactFinder: An Introduction (U.S. Census Bureau) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Blended Learning: What Works (InSync Training) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 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
• High-Tech Hands-On Learning with a Marble-Powered Computer (Library Journal/TLC) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Connexion Client Module 04 – Save Files, File Management, and Batch Processing (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST
• Gambling & Fundraising for Nonprofits (Washington Nonprofits/Office of the Secretary of State) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST

Wednesday, Jan 17

• Augmented Reality: Integrating Mobile Learning with Work (Training Magazine Network) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST
• Learn How to Learn Online (LHTLO) (InSync) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST
• Public Libraries and Community Partners for Wellness Literacy (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST
• Update on the Cost Impact Research Project (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
• PubMed for Librarians – MeSH (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. PST
• K-12 Career and College Readiness (Washington Student Achievement Council/OSPI) 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. PST
• Addressing cultural humility and implicit bias in information literacy sessions (ACRL/ALA Office for Diversity, Literacy, and Outreach Services) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Bigger on the Inside: Programming for Small Spaces (Programming Librarian) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Census Business Builder—Small Business and Regional Analyst Editions: A Primer (U.S. Census Bureau) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Introduction to Proposal Writing (GrantSpace) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• Promoting Social and Emotional Learning in Preschool: Programs and Practices that Work (Early Childhood Investigations) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST
• USGS Library Materials for Earth’s Age (Federal Depository Library Program) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST
• Cutting-Edge Research to Empower Schools to Support Students with Reading Disabilities (edWeb) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST
• Bibliometrics, Altmetrics, & the Question of Research Impact (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PST
• Midday at the Oasis: Social Workers in the Public Library, the Glendale Experience (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PST
• The “New” eLibrary – Washington (ProQuest) 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. PST

Thursday, Jan 18

• The New Adult in the Library: What They Want, and What Libraries Can Offer (Texas State Library and Archives Commission) 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PST
• How to Better Serve Your LEP Audience by Meeting the Federal Requirements (DigitalGov) 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
• Connexion Client Module 05 – Automation and Customization (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST
• Policies for Adding Records to WorldCat (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST
• Understanding Cybersecurity for Performing Arts Organizations (LYRASIS) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST
• When a Patron Needs More Than a Book: Transformation has no due date (Colorado State Library) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
• The Future is Bright: Young Women’s Leadership in Pakistan (edWeb) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST
• The Opiate Crisis: What Libraries Can Do (Infopeople) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST
• STEAM: Innovations That Solve Real World Problems (edWeb) 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PST

Friday, Jan 19

• MeSH Changes and PubMed Searching (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
• The Conversation with Steve Bell: Academic Libraries and Higher Education Continues (The TLT Group) 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.

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Volume 13, October 26, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) BASIC LEGAL REFERENCE

2) READING LIST GRANTS

3) OSPI GRANTS INCLUDE LIBRARIES

4) CREATE A DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN

5) FOLLETT CHALLENGE CONTEST

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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1) BASIC LEGAL REFERENCE

Legal Reference: The Basics is the topic for the November First Tuesdays program. This online workshop will provide an introduction to basic legal research. Topics covered will include primary and secondary sources of the law, online resources for finding the law created by the three branches of government, and an overview of Washington State Law Library services available to librarians and their patrons. Presented by Shani Cate, State Law Library.

• Tuesday, November 7, 2017, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT. Register at sos.wa.gov/q/FT-legal.

First Tuesdays is designed by the Washington State Library as a continuing-education opportunity for staff of libraries in Washington State. This free web presentation allows attendees to share their skills and successes and learn about new topics. The special-subject presentations, lasting about 60 minutes, are recorded so that others may listen at their own convenience.

Note: the First Tuesdays’ virtual classroom software has changed; please ensure that you have Zoom installed to join First Tuesdays.

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2) READING LIST GRANTS

The Carnegie-Whitney Grant funds the preparation of popular or scholarly reading lists, webliographies, indexes and other guides to library resources that will be useful to users of all types of libraries in the United States. Grants of up to $5000 are awarded to cover preparation costs appropriate to the development of a useful product, including the cost of research. The grants do not cover the costs of final printing or online distribution of the product.

The project(s):

• Must be focused on American Libraries
• Proposals must demonstrate how the project would stimulate the use of library resources
• Must have potential appeal and usefulness to a broad audience
• Must be intended for national distribution
• Must meet a need for publication
• Must be completed within two years.
• Must be new or in process. Completed works, works under contract for publication, or projects associated with the completion of academic work are not eligible.

The deadline for submission of the proposal is November 3, 2017. For more information, visit sos.wa.gov/q/C-W.

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3) OSPI GRANTS INCLUDE LIBRARIES

More than $4 million in federal grants was awarded to support afterschool and summer learning programs for students in high-poverty, low-performing schools, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) recently announced. The grants are part of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program. In addition to support for core academic subjects, 21st Century Community Learning Centers also provide students with a variety of other activities, such as drug and violence prevention, counseling, art, music, recreation, technology, and character education programs. Grants are funded for five years.

These grants require a community partner, which can include libraries. One of the current awardees—White Salmon School District—lists the Fort Vancouver Regional Library as its community partner. Three other proposals have public libraries listed as additional partners:

• Burlington-Edison School District – Burlington Public Library,
• Walla Walla Public Schools – Walla Walla Public Library,
• Wenatchee School District – North Central Regional Library.

In addition, two other proposals utilize school libraries: ESD 123 and Puget Sound ESD 121.

Congratulations to all of these libraries for their participation in these important projects! For more information, visit www.k12.wa.us/21stCenturyLearning.

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4) 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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5) FOLLETT CHALLENGE CONTEST

The Follett Challenge has launched its seventh annual contest. The 2018 Follett Challenge, open for entries through December 15, will award $200,000 in products and services from Follett to schools or districts with innovative educational programs that teach 21st-century skills to students. All public and private K–12 schools or districts in the US, Canada, and Australia are eligible to apply.

For more information, visit www.follett.com/news?articleid=14725.

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6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

Monday, October 30

• Being Bold to Open Doors (ACRL DG Leadership) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
• MAPLAB (U.S. Census Bureau) 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. PDT

Tuesday, October 31

• Coaching is the New Leadership (Training Magazine Network) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
• Bringing Artificial Intelligence to the Enterprise (O’Reilly Community) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
• How to Find and Access U.S. and International Standards Information: Tips and Tricks (Federal Depository Library Program) 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
• Connexion Client Module 07 – Advanced Bibliographic Searching (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits (Firespring) 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT
• How Can a Webinar with Lou Russell be a Halloween Party? (Training Magazine Network) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• How Design Can Tell Your Unique Story (Library Journal) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• PNR Partners (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PDT

Wednesday, November 1

• Exploring CultureGrams (ProQuest) 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. PDT
• Letters About Literature: Read. Be Inspired. Write Back. (NCompass Live) 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PDT
• Tackling Fake News (AL Live) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
• Census Business Builder—Small Business and Regional Analyst Editions: A Primer (U.S. Census Bureau) 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Putting the Consumer Health Information Specialization to Work in Public Libraries (Public Library Association) 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Connexion Client Module 08 – Original Cataloging (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• Convert Supporters with Powerful Landing Pages (Firespring) 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT
• Beyond Food for Fines: Libraries, Food Banks and Feeding America (WebJunction/Feeding America) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT

Thursday, November 2

• Learning How to Learn: Techniques for School—and the Future (Education Week) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
• 5 Ways to Transform How Your Library Works With Your Community (Demco) 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. PDT
• Gov Gets Personal (GovLoop) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Making eCollections Work in your Workflow (ACRL/Choice/EBSCO) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Connexion Client Module 09 – Authority Control (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• How to Support Early Learners with Challenging Behavior (edWeb) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT

Friday, November 3

• It’s SOCIAL Media, not a Commercial Message (edWeb) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
• Learn How to Learn Online (LHTLO) (InSync) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Spring 2018: Penguin Random House Staff Picks (Booklist/Penguin Random House) 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 13, July 13, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) HIGH SCHOOL 21+

2) COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

3) INTRO TO PROPOSAL WRITING

4) HELP EVERY STUDENT SUCCEED

5) PROJECT OUTCOME UPDATES

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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1) HIGH SCHOOL 21+

High School 21+ is a competency-based high school equivalency program for adult learners 21 and older who do not have a high school diploma or equivalency. Adults demonstrate competencies in reading, writing and math contextualized in science, history, government, occupational studies, and digital literacy. This can be done through alternative means including, but not limited to:

• High school and college transcript credits,
• Work, life, military experience,
• Prior learning portfolio,
• Credit for testing.

High School 21+ is currently offered by all 34 of the state’s community and technical colleges, 5 community based organizations, and 3 corrections sites. Most of the college programs offer an online option through Canvas. This program expands high school completion options already offered by the community and technical college system.

In November 2015, Troy Goracke, Basic Education for Adults Program Administrator at the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, presented a WSL First Tuesdays webinar on High School 21+. The program was recorded, and is available on YouTube at youtu.be/akHigIjEhn0.

Washington libraries may wish to promote High School 21+ to adults seeking high school equivalency programs. For more information, visit sos.wa.gov/q/HS-21.

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2) COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

The library of the 21st Century is considered an essential part of its community. With that in mind the director and staff need to “get out of the stacks and into the streets!” Being involved in organizations and activities outside of the library provides a unique perspective to both staff and trustees in regard to the culture and needs of the community.

Community engagement, while it may have a different meaning depending upon your role in the library, is reaching outside of the physical library building, meeting people in the community and listening to them. There are many roles to play and you can monitor your level of involvement based on your capacity. Community engagement activities provide an opportunity to offer the library as a solution to issues, or at least as a potential partner to help tackle issues. This can be accomplished through building relationships and sharing ideas and library resources, whether that is space, staff or other assets to accomplish a common goal.

This free one-hour online course was produced through the COSLA (Chief Officers of State Library Agencies) Continuing Education Connector project with funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and is available through WebJunction.

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3) INTRO TO PROPOSAL WRITING

You know how important it is for nonprofits to maximize their funds by spending wisely. But this doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice when it comes to professional development. Are you new to proposal writing or looking for a quick refresher? The Foundation Center’s free “Introduction to Proposal Writing” training covers the basics of writing a winning proposal including the do’s and don’ts and how to follow up whether the answer is yes or no. Este curso también se ofrece en español. The training is available in several formats:

• A brief recorded webinar captures the key concepts of the course.
• A self-paced eLearning online course provides a thorough overview of how to prepare a standard project proposal for a foundation grant.
• Introducción a la redacción de la propuesta en español
• In-person versions are offered around the country on a variety of dates.

In addition, the Foundation Center’s GrantSpace service offers these resources:

• Proposal Writing Gallery
• Proposal Writing Insights blog
• A collection of Sample Proposal Documents

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4) HELP EVERY STUDENT SUCCEED

In August, Washingtonians will have another chance to learn about the state’s plan to implement the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) federal accountability plan.

The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is conducting four webinars to provide more information about the ESSA Consolidated Plan’s creation, changes from the first draft, and how the public can provide feedback before submission to the U.S. Department of Education in September. The four ESSA webinars will cover how OSPI has revised the Consolidated Plan since the first public comment period late last year.

• Tuesday, August 15, 4–6 p.m. (register)
• Saturday, August 19, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. (register)
• Wednesday, August 23, 5–7 p.m. (register)
• Wednesday, August 30, 6–8 p.m. (register)

To learn more about ESSA in Washington State, visit the OSPI ESSA website.

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5) PROJECT OUTCOME UPDATES

The Public Library Association’s (PLA) Project Outcome is a free online toolkit designed to help public libraries understand and share the impact of their programs and services by providing simple surveys and an easy-to-use process for measuring and analyzing outcomes. This webinar will overview the last two years of Project Outcome’s development and provide updates on the latest participation numbers, outcome data metrics, library stories, and Task Force work. PLA will also cover planning throughout the rest of the grant period and management of Project Outcome in the future. Participants are encouraged to ask questions and share their experiences.

At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will:

• Know how Project Outcome has developed over the last two years;
• Understand how other libraries are implementing the surveys and what the outcome data results looks like; and
• Know how Project Outcome will continue to serve the library field in the future.

This webinar is free, but registration is required and space is limited. Details:

• Project Outcome Two-Year Updates & Discussion (PLA) Thursday, July 20, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT.

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6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

Monday, July 17

• Working with Friends Groups: The Good, the Great, and the Unfriendly (United for Libraries) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT

Tuesday, July 18

• Course Reserves in WorldCat Discovery (including migration from WorldCat Local) Training Event (OCLC) 6:00 – 7:30 a.m. PDT
• Changing Models of Customer Service (Utah State Library) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
• Make your Data Over the Counter (O’Reilly) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
• 4 Ways to Energize Virtual Learners – Breaking the Virtual Ice (InSync) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Academic Librarianship Today (ACRL/CHOICE) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Check Out an Experience! (Colorado State Library) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Draw on the Power of Creativity (Education Week) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Enticing Book Club Picks (Booklist) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Government Information Research Basics (Federal Depository Library Program) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Walking the Walk: Engage Volunteers in your Volunteer Engagement Program (VolunteerMatch) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Policies for Replacing WorldCat Records (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• WorldShare ILL – Borrowing (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT

Wednesday, July 19

• Finding Your Focus: Tips for Early Career Success (Nebraska Library Commission) 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PDT
• Financial Literacy for Librarians (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau) 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Seattle Public Library Central Branch, Seattle
• Mapping Your Customer’s Journey in the Library (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
• E-rate Update: July 2017 (edWeb) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
• Healthy Aging at Your Library: Connecting Older Adults to Health Information (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
• Creating a Government Document Disciple, Spreading the Word to Librarians and the Community about the GREATNESS of Our Collections (FDLP) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Effective and Valuable Outreach: Aligning Activities to Goal-Driven Assessment (Georgia Library Association) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Gamifying Library Instruction: Using Technology to Make Learning Engaging (North Carolina Library Association) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Playing by the Rules: Creating an Effective Volunteer Handbook (VolunteerMatch) 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
• WorldShare ILL – Lending (OCLC) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• Wikipedia for Libraries: Preview the Possibilities, Discover the Opportunities (WebJunction) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
• A Rendez-vous with Data (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PDT

Thursday, July 20

• Essential tips for answering patron questions (OCLC) 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. PDT
• Fundraising: Secrets of Success in the Small Shop (FireSpring) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
• Get Ready for the Eclipse! (Wyoming State Library) 10:15 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
• American Fiction: Exploring the American Experience Through Literature (ACRL/CHOICE/Gale Cengage) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Benefits.gov: Your Path to Government Benefits! (FDLP) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Bozarthzone! Nuts and Bolts of Social Media (InSync) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Creating a Culture of Volunteer Engagement (VolunteerMatch.org) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• How to Bring Your Government Security Capabilities to the Next Level (GovLoop) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• How Websites (including Medical Databases) Spy on Users (NNLM) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Making a Difference: Intro to LYRASIS Membership (LYRASIS) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• Project Outcome Two-Year Updates & Discussion (Public Library Association) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
• The Third Wave of Nonprofit Technology: Technology for Social Change (TechSoup) 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
• Going Digital (LYRASIS) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT

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Volume 13, March 9, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) SERVICE EXCELLENCE IN YOUR LIBRARY

2) JOIN NASA IN CELEBRATING EARTH DAY

3) SUMMER MEALS PROGRAM

4) TRENDS ANALYSIS

5) CONFRONTING MISINFORMATION

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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