WSL Updates for April 4, 2013

Volume 9, April 4, 2013 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) LETTERS ABOUT LITERATURE WINNERS ANNOUNCED 2) CONNECT WITH YOUR LIBRARY – A MOBILE APP FOR WASHINGTON 3) GRANT CYCLE FOR EARLY LEARNING EXTENDED 4) FREE WESTPAS WORKSHOP COMES TO OLYMPIA 5) SNEAK PREVIEW OF WASHINGTON LIBRARY TRUSTEE WIKI 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) LETTERS ABOUT LITERATURE WINNERS ANNOUNCED Letters About Literature encourages young readers in grades 4 through 10 to write a personal letter to an author, living or dead, explaining how his or her work shaped their perspective on the world or themselves. Letter writers compete at 3 levels:

  • Level 1: Grades 4 – 6;
  • Level 2: Grades 7 – 8;
  • Level 3: Grades 9 – 10.
One letter from each level from each state is entered into the national competition, which awards $1,000 in cash to the winner. This is the eighth year the Washington State Library (WSL) has sponsored the competition as part of Washington Reads. Of the 3,400 Washington students who entered the 2013 Letters About Literature contest, 325 were selected as semifinalists. Of that number, the following 3 students were selected as state champions:
  • Cora Tessaro, the Level 1 champion, is a 5th grader at Daniel Bagley Elementary School, Seattle. She wrote her letter to Eric Schlosser about his book, Chew on This;
  • Julia Batson, the Level 2 champion, is a 7th grader at Woodward Middle School, Bainbridge Island. She wrote her letter to Randa Abdel-Fattah about her book, Ten Things I Hate About Me;
  • Jordyn Tonkinson, the Level 3 champion, is a 9th grader at Hockinson High School, Brush Prairie. She wrote her letter to Garth Stein about his book, The Art of Racing in the Rain.
There will be a ceremony in the Columbia Room at the State Capitol in Olympia on May 24 at 1:30 p.m. to recognize the champions, second place runners up, and honorable mentions. To find out more, and to read the winning letters, visit www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/WaLAL2013. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) CONNECT WITH YOUR LIBRARY – A MOBILE APP FOR WASHINGTON WSL is delighted to announce a $200,000 grant from the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation which, in combination with Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds, will develop a mobile application or “app” to connect patrons with their libraries. Libraries that sign up by Friday, April 19, 2013, will have the opportunity to be in the initial phase of implementation. LSTA funds will pay for development costs of a mobile app for academic, public, and tribal libraries to connect individuals with the library’s online services. Two statewide apps, one for academic libraries and one for public libraries, will be developed. The Allen Foundation funds will pay for public and tribal libraries to use and test the application for the year 2014. Academic libraries will need to pay the subscription fee themselves. Allen Foundation Funds will also pay for a statewide internet PR campaign to publicize the application’s availability. After the completion of a formal procurement process, and with the advice of an advisory committee, Boopsie was selected as the vendor for this project. More information, including a listing of app features and the Intent to Participate Form can be found at: www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/app. Questions? Contact Carolyn Petersen [email protected], 360.570.5560, or Will Stuivenga [email protected], 360.704.5217. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) GRANT CYCLE FOR EARLY LEARNING EXTENDED There’s still time to apply for Early Achievers Outreach Partnership (EAOP) grants, which will:
  • Help local public libraries partner with the Department of Early Learning (DEL) to build awareness of key early learning initiatives among Washington families;
  • Identify best practices for future partnerships between public libraries and DEL on early learning public awareness and family engagement initiatives.
With $9,000 remaining in funding, WSL is extending the grant cycle for an additional two weeks and would like to encourage all public libraries to apply. Applications may be submitted from an individual public library or a public library system. Mini-grants of no less than $500 and no more than $1,000 per qualifying outlet will be awarded in collaboration with the Early Learning Public Library Partnership (ELPLP), thanks to a generous Race to the Top – Early Learning Challenge grant awarded to DEL by the U.S. Department of Education. Overall funding to support this grant cycle is $25,000. The extended deadline to apply is Friday, April 19, 2013. WSL reserves the right to limit the number and amount of awards to public library systems in order to ensure that funds are distributed in regions where there are local efforts to increase Early Achievers participation. More details may be found at www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/grants. Information about Early Achievers may be found at www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/EarlyAchievers. Questions? Contact Martha Shinners, EAOP Project Manager: [email protected] 360.570.5567 or Diane Hutchins: [email protected] 360.704.7137. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) FREE WESTPAS WORKSHOP COMES TO OLYMPIA Fire, floods, earthquakes, broken pipes – disasters can happen at any time, endangering both lives and property, and damaging or destroying a community’s cultural heritage. Having a plan in place and knowing what to do in advance can prevent or help to mitigate damage and loss. Mark your calendar now and register for a free 2-part disaster preparedness and response workshop, Protecting Cultural Collections, sponsored by the Western States and Territories Preservation Assistance Service (WESTPAS). This workshop is part of a coordinated regional approach to raising awareness about disaster planning for collecting institutions throughout the Western United States. This 2-part training is free to participants, who will:
  • Complete a disaster response and collection salvage plan for their collections by the end of Part 2;
  • Learn how to train staff to implement the plan effectively;
  • Set pre- and post-disaster action priorities for collections;
  • Understand how to use practical decision-making skills during an emergency;
  • Have hands-on practice in salvage procedures for a variety of materials including books, documents, photographs, and objects.
Workshop information:
  • Part 1: Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.;
  • Part 2: Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.;
  • Location: “The Library Underground,” Lib 0406 classroom, Daniel J. Evans Library, Evergreen State College, Olympia;
  • Workshop instructor: Gary Menges, retired Preservation Administrator at the University of Washington Libraries, Seattle, and member of AIC-CERT (American Institute for Conservation - Collections Emergency Response Team).
Pre-registration is required. Register online at www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/Protect15May. If you need further registration assistance, please contact Alexandra Gingerich at [email protected]. Additional information about the workshop will be sent in a separate e-mail message after you have registered. For questions related to the workshop, please contact Gary Menges at [email protected]. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) SNEAK PREVIEW OF WASHINGTON LIBRARY TRUSTEE WIKI The Washington State Library has published trustee manuals for public libraries in the past (2001, 2002), and is about to release a new online edition with extensive updating reflecting the many changes that have occurred in the past decade including:
  • Legislation affecting libraries;
  • New technologies that have affected the way libraries interact with and serve their communities;
  • The governance of the Washington State Library.
While working on the revision of the Manual, it seemed logical to move from print to an online format to more easily and readily connect users to the underlying RCWs, WACs, Articles of the State Constitution, AG Opinions, etc., that were the basis for statements made in this new electronic publication. Additional resources from a wide variety of organizations and agencies provide additional clarification and guidance at the click of a mouse or a tap on a touch screen. These include:
  • United for Libraries (formerly Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations), a division of ALA;
  • The Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington (MRSC);
  • The Washington State Department of Revenue;
  • The Washington State Auditor’s Office.
Come to the sneak preview of the wiki and see how easy it will be to connect to the information you need. Two sessions of this online presentation, sponsored by Washington Library Friends, Foundations, Trustees & Advocates (WLFFTA), will be offered. Webinar information: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK Monday, April 8:
  • Advanced Searching: Beyond the Single Search Box (ProQuest); 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. PDT: www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/PQ636;
  • Service Excellence in Your Library (WSL); Orcas Island Public Library, Eastsound, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. PDT;
  • CultureGrams for Elementary & Middle Schools (ProQuest); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT: www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/PQ634;
  • PIE-J: Presentation and Identification of E-Journals Recommended Practice (NISO); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT: www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/PIE;
  • K12 eLibrary for Schools (ProQuest); 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PDT: www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/PQ635;
  • The Connected Concierge In Your School (& Classroom!) (TL Virtual Café); 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. PDT;
Tuesday, April 9:
  • Intro to Digital Preservation #2: Forbearing the Digital Dark Age: Capturing Metadata for Digital Objects (ASERL); 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PDT: www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/ASERL9Apr;
  • Healthy Computing (Accessible Technology Coalition); 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT: www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/Healthy;
  • Using PowerPoint to Enhance Learning & Engagement (Training Magazine Network); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT: www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/TMN9April;
  • The Scoop on Series Nonfiction: Spring 2013 (Booklist); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT: www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/Scoop;
  • Geek the Library Informational Webinar (OCLC); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT;
  • Part 5 On Common Core – The Common Core and the Public Librarian (School Library Journal); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT;
Wednesday, April 10:
  • Leading at the Speed of Trust (AMA); 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT;
  • Engaging Stakeholders, the First Step to Creating a Digitally Inclusive Community (WebJunction); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT;
  • Effective Strategic Planning Part 2: Getting Results (Nonprofit Webinars); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT;
  • Introduction to Corporate Giving (GrantSpace); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT;
  • Re-thinking Organizational Learning Strategy: Nine Myths/Truths (Training Magazine Network); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT: www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/TMN10April;
  • The Tween Scene at your Library (Colorado State Library); 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT;
  • Proactive Approaches to Tough Times – Recessions, Sequestrations, or Organizational Changes (Nonprofit Webinars); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT;
Thursday, April 11:
  • Technology and Cognitive Support: Strategies and Tools for task completion and routines (Accessible Technology Coalition); 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. PDT;
  • What’s New in Children’s Literature: 2013 Update (Infopeople); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT;
  • Some Fine Romance: Spring Titles 2013 (Library Journal); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT;
  • Fundraising with Performance Data (Foundation Center/PerformWell); 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. PDT: www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/FundData;
Friday, April 12:
  • Going Digital (LYRASIS); 6:30 – 7:30 a.m. PDT;
  • An Introduction to SQL Server 2012 – New Features (O’Reilly Community); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT;
  • FridayLive! sMOOChers Continue Debrief with Amy Woodgate (TLT Group); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT: www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/TLT12Apr;
  • Libraries & E-government: A brand new tool (ALA); 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT.
For more information and to register (for those not linked above), visit the WSL Training Calendar at www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/training. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Washington State Library has gone social! Friend/follow us at:
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