WSL Updates for July 14, 2016

Volume 12, July 14, 2016 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR MICROSOFT IMAGINE ACADEMY 2016-2017 GRANTS 2) PUBLIC LIBRARY POLICIES WEBPAGE UPDATED 3) SUPERCHARGED STORYTIMES – FREE RESOURCES 4) SUSAN HILDRETH TO JOIN ISCHOOL FACULTY 5) MRSC OFFERS FREE WEBINAR SERIES 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR MICROSOFT IMAGINE ACADEMY 2016-2017 GRANTS Applications are being accepted to fund Microsoft Imagine Academy projects for coding programs and Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification. Eligible libraries may apply for up to $4500 per library system for equipment purchased by the State Library, and/or the funds to purchase equipment of the applicant library’s choice. Funding for materials, promotional activities, and other activities which support project goals also may be requested.

  • First review of applications will begin on Friday, August 2, 2016; applications received after August 2 will be reviewed and awarded on a funds-available basis as they are received.
  • Grant materials (Guidelines and Application) are available here.
Questions about this opportunity should be directed to Elizabeth Iaukea, [email protected]. 2) PUBLIC LIBRARY POLICIES WEBPAGE UPDATED The semiannual comprehensive update to the Washington State Public Library Policies webpage is now complete.
  • Need an example of a Collection Development or Social Media policy? This is the place to go for a list and links to over 1,600 online Public Library Policy and Procedure documents, everything from ADA compliance to Volunteers.
If you have any questions, please email Evelyn Lindberg at [email protected]. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) SUPERCHARGED STORYTIMES – FREE RESOURCES An archive of the very successful OCLC WebJunction’s Supercharged Storytimes pilot program is now available at no cost to any library staff member interested in strengthening their storytime practice with research-based early literacy concepts. The archive consists of five modules, each comprising a 1-hour webinar recording with links to online supporting materials, including:
  • An overview of the Supercharged Storytimes online pilot program, originally offered to more than 500 library staff members in six states in 2015;
  • Discussion forums where those enrolled can connect with others who have signed up;
  • Help on ways to incorporate research-based early literacy concepts into storytimes; and
  • Resources that can help staff speak with confidence to parents, caregivers, and other library stakeholders about the learning that takes place during storytimes.
Participants who complete all 5 webinar archives will be eligible for a Certificate of Completion for 5 hours. Although the full orientation archive is provided as a self-directed learning experience, participants are encouraged to invite and engage their peers in the discussion forums. For more information and to sign up, visit sos.wa.gov/q/FreeSuper. Questions? Contact Supercharged Storytimes Project Coordinator Liz Morris at [email protected] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) SUSAN HILDRETH TO JOIN ISCHOOL FACULTY Susan Hildreth, former Director of the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), is joining the faculty of the Information School at the University of Washington as a Distinguished Practitioner in Residence, focusing on the future of public libraries. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) MRSC OFFERS FREE WEBINAR SERIES Municipal Research Services Center (MRSC) is sponsoring a three-part series of free webinars on performance innovation. Webinars days are Thursday, August 4; Wednesday, September 14; and Wednesday, September 28, respectively. All three webinars will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PDT. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK July 18
  • Leading Teens – Accidental Teen Librarian (Idaho Commission for Libraries); 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. PDT
July 19
  • Collection Development: Children's and Young Adult Books about Native Americans (Association for Library Service to Children); 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
  • Discover two In Context databases: World History and U.S. History (Wyoming State Library); 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. PDT
  • Serving At-Risk Patrons: Lessons from Library Social Workers (Programming Librarian); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
  • Best Bets for Book Groups (Booklist); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
  • Amazing Digital Projects for All Students with Google Tools (SimpleK12); 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. PDT
  • Coding for Everyone: How Your Library Can Help Anyone Learn to Code (WebJunction); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
  • Ancestry Library Edition (ProQuest); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
July 20
  • Breezing Along with the RML: Librarian Involvement in Electronic Health Records (National Network of Libraries of Medicine); 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT
  • Introduction to Fundraising Planning (GrantSpace); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
  • Making Project-Based Learning Work (Education Week); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
  • Going Digital (Lyrasis); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
  • Elibrary (ProQuest); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
July 21
  • We Need To Talk: Overcoming the fear of having a difficult conversation (Colorado State Library); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
  • Learning Without Borders using Skype in the Classroom (SimpleK12); 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. PDT
  • HeritageQuest Online (ProQuest); 6:00 – 7:00 a.m. PDT
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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