WSL Updates for April 7, 2016

Volume 12, April 7, 2016 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) NEW WSL PILOT PROJECT 2) DIGITAL LITERACY 2016 GRANT CYCLE OPENS 3) WASHINGTON RURAL HERITAGE DIGITIZATION GRANTS NOW ACCEPTING PROPOSALS 4) FREE SUPERCHARGED STORYTIMES WORKSHOPS WITH SAROJ GHOTING 5) 2016 NORTHWEST ELEARN CONFERENCE 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) NEW WSL PILOT PROJECT The Washington State Library (WSL) announces a new Metadata Enhancement & Remediation Pilot Project. We’re offering Metadata Enhancement & Remediation Grants to support public, academic, and tribal libraries in remediating, re-cataloging, and/or enhancing digital collection records currently available to the public through digital library and digital repository systems. The primary purpose of these grants is to help institutions prepare for the eventual harvest of collection metadata by a regional or state-level Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) service hub.

Overall funding to support this grant cycle is $25,000. This grant cycle has a limit of $5,000 per application. We anticipate that five (5) or more applicants may receive awards. Awards are contingent upon receipt of federal funds and distribution of those funds by WSL, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State. For more information, contact Evan Robb at [email protected] or 360-704-5228. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) DIGITAL LITERACY 2016 GRANT CYCLE OPENS Washington State Library opens the Digital Literacy 2016 grant cycle. This grant cycle will provide funding to public, academic, tribal, and school libraries to implement projects that support Digital Literacy in their community. Projects should focus on providing skills and resources needed within a community and by patrons. Digital Literacy grant applicants are urged to utilize project partners. Project partners could include non-profits, hospitals, credit unions, local businesses, etc.
  • Please visit Digital Literacy 2016 for grant guidelines and application form.
  • The application deadline is Wednesday, May 25, 2016.
Overall funding to support this grant cycle is $75,000. This grant cycle has a limit of $7,500 per application. It is anticipated that ten (10) or more applicants may receive awards. Awards will be made contingent upon availability of federal funds and distribution of those funds by the Washington State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State. For more information, contact Elizabeth Iaukea at [email protected] or Maura Walsh at [email protected]. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) WASHINGTON RURAL HERITAGE DIGITIZATION GRANTS NOW ACCEPTING PROPOSALS Would your library like to digitize its historical materials and special collections? Create an online community archive of unique materials from your patrons’ family collections? Partner with local historical societies and other organizations to collaboratively digitize local history resources? Washington Rural Heritage (WRH), the Washington State Library’s statewide digitization initiative for public and tribal libraries, is currently accepting grant applications for 2016-2017 digitization projects. A total of $25,000 in LSTA funds is available to award five (5) or more grants up to $5,000 each.
  • This grant cycle is open to all public and tribal libraries currently lacking a functioning digital repository. This grant cycle does not exclude current WRH partners.
  • Libraries from communities of any size may apply at either the system or individual branch level.
  • The application deadline for this grant cycle is Wednesday, May 25, 2016.
  • To review eligibility requirements, grant guidelines, and to download grant applications, go to www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/grants.
Collections digitized with these grants will be publicly accessible through Washington Rural Heritage at www.washingtonruralheritage.org. To date, more than 110 cultural institutions throughout Washington have contributed to this growing collection of digitized primary sources. Learn more about WRH and see a full list of contributors by visiting www.washingtonruralheritage.org/cdm/about For questions and to discuss potential projects, applicants are encouraged to contact Evan Robb, Washington Rural Heritage Project Manager, at [email protected] or 360-704-5228. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) FREE SUPERCHARGED STORYTIMES WORKSHOPS WITH SAROJ GHOTING In response to Washington's public library community, the Washington State Library (WSL) is holding eight free face-to-face Supercharged Storytimes workshops at various locations throughout the state. Participants will be given:
  • An overview of Project VIEWS2 research and its connection to the Public Library Association's early literacy program, Every Child Ready to Read;
  • A demonstration of how to integrate VIEWS2 tools and methods into storytime programs;
  • An opportunity to immerse themselves in some hands-on practice that will Supercharge their storytimes!
These workshops will feature Saroj Ghoting, a nationally-acclaimed figure in the field of youth services in libraries. Ghoting is the co-author of the soon-to-be-released book, Supercharged Storytimes: An Early Literacy Planning and Assessment Guide. The workshops will also showcase the skills and creativity of some of the participants in the Project VIEWS2 study. The library staff who participated in Project VIEWS2 were pioneers, the first to incorporate the tools and techniques based on VIEWS2 research into their storytimes. Their energy and enthusiasm was the inspiration for the phrase, “Supercharged Storytimes.” Workshops will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the following locations during the first two weeks of May 2016:
  • Monday, May 2: Timberland Regional Library, Tumwater branch, Tumwater;
  • Tuesday, May 3: Camas Public Library, Camas;
  • Thursday, May 5: Anacortes Public Library, Anacortes;
  • Friday, May 6: Silverdale Boy Scout Hall, Silverdale
(across the street from Silverdale Library);
  • Monday, May 9: Richland Public Library, Richland;
  • Tuesday, May 10: Sunnyside Branch Library, Sunnyside;
  • Thursday, May 12: Argonne Branch Library, Spokane;
  • Friday, May 13: Neill Public Library, Pullman.
For additional information and to register, go to WSL’s Supercharged Storytimes registration page. Want to attend, but need some financial assistance with travel expenses? Ask your library about Professional Development (PD) grants (formerly Continuing Education grants), available from WSL. Questions? Contact Diane Hutchins at [email protected]. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) 2016 NORTHWEST ELEARN CONFERENCE The 11th annual Northwest eLearn Conference (NWeLC) will be held Thursday, October 20 and Friday, October 21, 2016 in Eugene, Oregon.
  • Call for proposals is now open for the 2016 Northwest eLearn Conference.
  • Proposals are due on Monday, April 25, 2016.
NWeLC is a unique conference that provides an opportunity for higher education and K-12 faculty, administrators, and instructional designers to come together to discuss best practices, collaborations, and ideas to integrate technology in learning. Whether you are new to the field or an experienced veteran, you’re invited to share at this year's conference! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK April 11 April 12 April 13 April 14 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more information and to register (unless otherwise linked above), visit the WSL Training Calendar at sos.wa.gov/q/training. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Washington State Library has gone social! Friend/follow us at: Facebook: on.fb.me/FBWSL; Twitter: twitter.com/WAStateLib. An archive of WSL Updates is available at http://list.statelib.wa.gov/read/?forum=wslupdates.
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