WSL Updates for May 21, 2015

May 20, 2015

Volume 11, May 21, 2015 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) BUILDING A COMIC AND GRAPHIC NOVEL COLLECTION WEBINAR 2) TEMPORARY LIBRARIAN POSITION 3) WALE 2015 CALL FOR PRESENTERS 4) LEADERSHIP TRAINING APPLICATION DEADLINE MAY 30 5) 2015 ARSL CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) BUILDING A COMIC AND GRAPHIC NOVEL COLLECTION WEBINAR Washington State Library presents Building a Comic and Graphic Novel Collection, a free First Tuesdays webinar on June 2 from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT. Comics and graphic novels are a medium that is changing and progressing at lightning speed. As the popularity of comics becomes more widespread, librarians are in a unique position to build comic collections that engage readers while starring protagonists of different perspectives and backgrounds. In this session Ivy Noelle Weir, a programming and young adult services librarian from Philadelphia, will cover how librarians can build diverse graphic novel collections, stay on top of trends, and incorporate diverse graphic novels into library programs to stimulate exciting and educational discussions.

Instructions and Login for First Tuesdays session
First Tuesdays is a continuing education opportunity sponsored by Washington State Library.
Questions? Please email Jennifer Fenton at [email protected] or Carolyn Petersen at [email protected].

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) TEMPORARY LIBRARIAN POSITION The Utility & Transportation Commission is seeking a temporary librarian while recruiting a permanent librarian. There may be flexibility in schedule and hours. Ideally, the temporary librarian would start work soon so he/she can train with the current librarian. Anyone interested in learning more should contact Jennifer Palmisano, Librarian, at [email protected] or 360-664-1199. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) WALE 2015 CALL FOR PRESENTERS The Washington Association of Library Employees (WALE) Conference Committee is pleased to issue a call for presenters at the Annual WALE Conference to be held October 26-28, 2015 at Campbell’s Resort in Chelan, Washington. WALE, an interest group of the Washington Library Association, supports and advocates for library employees across Washington. The 2015 conference will include three outstanding keynote speakers, many breakout sessions on a variety of topics impacting library staff, networking events, a library tour, and opportunities to volunteer and ask questions of the Conference Committee. Please consider this year’s conference theme, Book to the Future, as well as the needs and interests of today’s library employees in presentation proposals. The Conference Committee looks forward to presentation proposals that best meet the evaluation criteria of being helpful and practical to WALE’s audience. Complete and submit the application form electronically using the following link: session proposals.

Applications are due by June 19, 2015.
For more information, please contact: Di Zhang, [email protected], 206-386-4660 or Warren Chin, [email protected], 206-684-4711, WALE 2015 Conference Co-Chairs.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) LEADERSHIP TRAINING APPLICATION DEADLINE MAY 30 Increase your knowledge and comfort in leading by attending the Pacific Northwest Library Association (PNLA) Leadership Institute (LEADS) October 25-30, 2015 in Long Beach, Washington.

Applications will be accepted until May 30, 2015 so please apply now.

Applicants must:

be currently employed in a library
have worked at least five years in any library setting
be a current member of PNLA or affiliated state/provincial library association
submit a completed application packet.

For more information, please contact Tim Mallory at [email protected]. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) 2015 ARSL CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY The Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL) is offering three conference scholarships for first time attendees to attend the 2015 conference in Little Rock, Arkansas October 1st-3rd. The scholarships vary, but provide for conference membership, a travel stipend, and hotel accommodations. All are welcome to apply including students, paraprofessionals, and MLS holders.

More information including the application form is available on the ARSL website http://arsl.info/annual-conference-awards-calendar/award-scholarship-info/.
Applications must be received by 5:00 pm CST on June 19, 2015 to be considered.

Any questions about the process or have any trouble with the application form, please contact the scholarship chair Shirley Vonderhaar by email. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK May 26

Can You Make Your Feedback Quick and Short, Please? Improving Performance with Micro-Coaching and Feedback (Training Magazine Network); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
Cataloging Government Serial Publications using RDA (Federal Depository Library Program); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
ebrary’s New Reader (ProQuest); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
ProQuest Dialog Search Basics (ProQuest); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT

May 27

IT Security for Libraries (Nebraska Library Commission); 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PDT
7 Ways Managers Can Coach Employees to Boost Productivity (American Management Association); 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
Creating Highly Functional Virtual Teams (InSync); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
Planning a Nonprofit Blog You Can Manage (Charity Village); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
Beyond Book Groups: Fun Library Programs for Adult Readers (WebJunction); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
Coming Alive: Creating An Engaged Workforce (Training Magazine Network); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
ProQuest Research Companion (ProQuest); 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. PDT
Intro to Genealogy for K12 Curriculum (ProQuest); 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PDT
Digital National Security Archive (ProQuest); 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
ebrary Patron Driven Acquisition (PDA) and Short Term Loans (STL) Training (ProQuest); 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PDT

May 28

How to Get Tech Donations Before Fiscal-Year-End! (TechSoup); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
Where’s your Power? What’s your Point? (InSync); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
Parents in Public Libraries: Moving from parent involvement to parent engagement and empowerment (Colorado State Library); 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT

May 29

Tech Tools with Tine: 1 Hour of Arduino (Texas State Library and Archives Commission); 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PDT
Statistical Abstract of the United States and Statistical Abstracts of the World – new interface (ProQuest); 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. PDT

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