WSL Updates for February 12, 2015

February 12, 2015

Volume 11, February 12, 2015 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) SUPERCHARGED STORYTIMES 2) IYOUTHCON 2015 3) CHARITY& NONPROFIT TRAINING SESSIONS 4) LLOPS SPRING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP 5) FREE E-RATE WEBINAR 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) SUPERCHARGED STORYTIMES Are you:

Passionate about early literacy at public libraries?
Interested in enhancing your current approach to storytime planning and delivery for children five years of age and younger?
Eager to work collaboratively online with your peers from other libraries to share ideas and experiences that build a growing community of practice?

If so, you are invited to become a part of the Supercharged Storytimes community through a new program offered to public library staff in Washington free of charge. Thanks to a partnership between OCLC, the Washington State Library, and Thrive Washington, and with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Supercharged Storytimes provides methods to engage children in storytimes, using tools and approaches that have been confirmed by University of Washington iSchool’s Project VIEWS2 research to directly support development of early literacy skills in children 0-5 years old. The program will introduce up to 100 public library staff from across Washington State to Supercharged Storytimes methods through a structured four-week online orientation, beginning Monday, April 6, 2015, and then continue to support participants through an online community as they implement Supercharged Storytimes in their own libraries following the orientation. The online community, hosted by WebJunction, will offer a place for participants to discuss their experience and exchange ideas, tips, and resources around Supercharged Storytimes. For more information please review the Participant Overview. Interested in participating? Submit a Statement of Interest for this opportunity by Friday, February 27, 2015. Questions? Contact Liz Morris, Project Coordinator, at [email protected]. Please share this opportunity with your colleagues. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) IYOUTHCON 2015

iYouthCon 2015: iDentity takes place on Saturday, February 21, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. in Mary Gates Hall on the University of Washington campus, Seattle.

Come for an engaging day of exploration, discussion, and connection with UW graduate students, iSchool faculty and staff, and practicing librarians. The annual conference provides relevant and inclusive sessions for those interested in services to children and youth, exploring new modes of practice, and celebrating the wonderful community of youth and children’s media. This year’s iYouthCon explores iDentity, a theme on how youth form identity through emerging technology, through the stories they hear and share, and through their communities. Session topics include STEM in schools and libraries, diversity curriculum in rural schools, community building, and teen engagement. The keynote will be delivered by the inspiring Erin Jones, Director of Advancement via Individual Determination with Tacoma Public Schools. In 2013, Erin was honored by the White House as an educational leader for her work in encouraging achievement of African-American students.

Register today. Questions? Please email [email protected]. Sponsored by iYouth, a MLIS student-run organization at the University of Washington iSchool.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) CHARITY & NONPROFIT TRAINING SESSIONS Educational opportunities for nonprofit organizations are available from the Charities Program, Corporations and Charities Division of the Office of the Secretary of State. Training sessions coming in spring 2015:

Charity & Nonprofit Education Symposium, March 10 in Mount Vernon;
Charity & Nonprofit Education Symposium, April 3 in Ellensburg;
Fundraising: Getting Started the Right Way for Charities and Nonprofits, April 29 in Spokane.

Space is limited and workshops fill quickly. Register online at links above early. For more information, contact Teresa Glidden at 360-725-0373 or [email protected]. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) LLOPS SPRING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP Law Librarians of Puget Sound (LLOPS) spring professional development workshop’s theme is Search & Connect: Librarian Essentials for Success. Workshop date is Friday, March 13, 2015 from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at Perkins Coie, 1201 3^rd Avenue, 48^th Floor, Seattle.

Check here for details on program speakers.
For more information, contact Barbara Rothwell at [email protected] or Tina Ching at [email protected].

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) FREE E-RATE WEBINAR The Public Library Association and American Library Association’s Office of Information and Technology and Planning (OITP) will be providing a joint webinar on the latest developments in the E-rate program. If you have questions about the 2015 E-rate application process, join this webinar for important tips and last-minute information to help you work through the remaining days of the 2015 application window. Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST

Register online at: http://www.ala.org/pla/onlinelearning/webinars/erate2015
Registration is required. Space is limited.

When the window closes on March 26, it’s not too soon to start planning for 2016. Get a preview of things to keep in mind for 2016. ALA’s OITP staff will also provide an overview of ALA’s ongoing outreach and support efforts. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK February 16

The Mobile Virtual Classroom: Learner Choice & Business Needs (insynctraining); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
ELibrary for schools (ProQuest); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST
ProQuest Research Companion (ProQuest); 1:30 – 2:30 PST
ProQuest Research Library – With so many publications, how do you find the right one to search? (ProQuest); 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. PST

February 17

Introduction to Intellectual Freedom in Libraries – 2015 Update (Infopeople); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST
Common Core and ProQuest Resources (ProQuest); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST
Ebrary for schools (ProQuest); 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PST
Ebrary Download Training (ProQuest); 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. PST

February 18

What Your Sponsors Really Want (4Good); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
Anatomy of an Ad Campaign (NCompass); 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PST
Inclusive Information Access: Assistive Technology in Action (Techsoup); 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. PST
Representation Matters: The School Librarian & LGBTQ Curriculum Inclusion (AASL) 4:00 – 5:00 PST
Breezing Along with the RML: RML Updates (National Network of Libraries of Medicine); 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST
How to Listen to Your Community 1: Using Surveys to Gather Data for Needs Assessment and Advocacy (Texas State Library); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PST
Rebels with a Cause: Creating Positive Change at Work (O’Reilly Community); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
Advanced Searching: Beyond the Single Search Box (ProQuest); 7:00 – 7:45 a.m. PST
Ebrary – DASH! Training (ProQuest); 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. PST
Ebrary – Search, Find and Use e-books (ProQuest); 12:00 – 12:45 p.m. PST
Advanced Technologies Database with Aerospace (ProQuest); 6:00 – 6:45 a.m. PST

February 19

Upskilling the Future Trainer (insynctraining); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
Learning Solutions and Your Product Launch: How a Curriculum Drives Success (trainingmagazinenetwork); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
Social Media and Volunteer Engagement (VolunteerMatch.org); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
Evaluating Your Project Plan (WebJunction); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
Big Data: What We Learned about Information Literacy from 10,000 Students and 1,200 Librarians (AASL); 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. PST
ProQuest Entrepreneurship – To Start Up, Start Here (ProQuest); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
Literature Online – LION (ProQuest); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST

February 20

People – Difficult or Different? (Effectiveness Institute); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
The Way Forward (Gale Geek/Cengage Learning); 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PST
Ebrary Acquisitions & Administrative Training (ProQuest); 7:00 – 7:45 a.m. PST

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