WSL Updates for May 5, 2016

Volume 12, May 5, 2016 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) REFRESHING SCHOOL LIBRARIES GRANT CYCLE CLOSES MAY 10 2) WASHINGTON RURAL HERITAGE DIGITIZATION GRANTS CLOSE MAY 25 3) DIGITAL LITERACY 2016 GRANT CYCLE CLOSES MAY 25 4) OPEN DATA FOR PUBLIC GOOD OPPORTUNITY 5) SCHOOL LIBRARIAN’S WORKSHOP WEBINAR 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) REFRESHING SCHOOL LIBRARIES GRANT CYCLE CLOSES MAY 10 Because recent data shows the average copyright date of many school library collections is over 20 years old, Washington State Library (WSL) wants to help school libraries update nonfiction collections. WSL will provide up to 200 awards of $1,000 to K-12 school libraries for purchasing nonfiction books. If awarded a grant, teacher librarians will be able to select the books they wish through their regular acquisitions procedures. Preprocessed, shelf-ready books may be purchased if desired, but the maximum grant award is still $1,000. WSL will reimburse schools for their nonfiction book purchases up to $1,000. Only books purchased after awards are made and contracts between WSL and the school are fully signed are eligible for reimbursement.

  • For application information, please visit.
  • Applications are due by 4:00 p.m. PDT on Tuesday, May 10, 2016.
  • Questions? Please email [email protected].
WSL is compiling a booklist of suggested titles to help with selection. The titles are only suggestions and use of the list is not required. This list will reflect recommendations from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and WSL’s teacher librarian advisory committee. This title list will be available in late May 2016. Questions? Please contact Carolyn Petersen at [email protected]. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) WASHINGTON RURAL HERITAGE DIGITIZATION GRANTS CLOSE MAY 25 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, or 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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) DIGITAL LITERACY 2016 GRANT CYCLE CLOSES MAY 25 Washington State Library has opened 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 the 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]. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) OPEN DATA FOR PUBLIC GOOD OPPORTUNITY A $690,858 Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) award to the University of Washington Information School (RE-40-16-0015-16) will support both new students and practicing professionals in developing skills related to open data. With the goal of reaching over 100 students and at least 60 working professionals, the training developed through this program has the potential to impact open data management nationwide. Participants will learn to curate collections of open data of value to local communities, build infrastructure and preservation environments needed to sustain open data collections, and collaborate with open data providers on advocacy and outreach activities. In addition to collaboration with UW’s eScience Institute and Technology & Social Change Group, this project has several external collaborators whose staff will serve as mentors for hands-on instruction and field experience. These partner organizations include Seattle Public Library, Washington State Historical Society, Washington State Department of Transportation, and the Washington State Office of Technology. This award is an exciting combination of higher education and continuing education, creating resources for both current students and working professionals, as well as developing open educational resources for additional users. As data literacy and open data are areas of increasing interest for libraries and users alike, it will be vital to build capacity among librarians in all stages of their careers. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) SCHOOL LIBRARIAN’S WORKSHOP WEBINAR The Federal Depository Library Program presents School Librarian’s Workshop: Federal Government Resources for K-12, a free webinar. This webinar will explore specific federal agency sites which provide information in English and Spanish appropriate for elementary and secondary school students. Learn about Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government and Kids.gov. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK May 9 May 10 May 11 May 12 May 13 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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