WSL Updates for April 17, 2014

Volume 10, April 17, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) FREE WORKSHOP – LEADING WITHOUT AUTHORITY 2) CHANGE OF WSL LSTA GRANTS MANAGER 3) NATIONAL DIGITAL STEWARDSHIP RESIDENCY PROGRAMS 4) SOCIALIZE WITH SOUTH SOUND LIBRARIANS 5) FINDING FUNDING FOR PRESERVATION 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) FREE WORKSHOP – LEADING WITHOUT AUTHORITY Years ago, if you were in a position of authority, you could just announce what needed to be done and assume it would be carried out. But times have changed. Now, as organizations have expanded and have become increasingly more complex, no matter what the formal hierarchies are, people must work with each other across reporting lines. It doesn’t work to say, “Do it because I told you so.” Leading from any position requires a higher level of leadership and influencing skills. Leading Without Authority is a new workshop from WSL, presented by Cyndi Schaeffer, the King County Human Resources Division Change and Organizational Development Manager. Cyndi holds a Ph.D. in Leadership and Change Management. In this workshop, participants will learn about:

  • Leadership concepts and frameworks, including emotional intelligence;
  • Effective communication skills;
  • Techniques for leading teams and motivating others.
Workshops will be held at the following locations:
  • Thursday, May 15, 2014, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Hal Holmes Community Center, Ellensburg;
  • Thursday, May 29, 2014, 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., North Central Regional Library Distribution Center, Wenatchee;
  • Friday, June 6, 2014, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Whatcom County Library Processing and Administrative Office, Bellingham;
  • Thursday, June 12, 2014, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Washington Talking Book & Braille Library, Seattle.
This free workshop will include light refreshments and lunch for all attendees. For additional information and to register, go to sos.wa.gov/q/noauth. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) CHANGE OF WSL LSTA GRANTS MANAGER Allyson Ruppenthal, who was our LSTA Grants Manager, has left for a position in one of our sister divisions within the Office of the Secretary of State. Until further notice, please contact Jeff Martin, Library Development Program Manager, if:
  • You have an active LSTA grant from the Washington State Library;
  • You are in the process of applying for an LSTA grant;
  • You have a Continuing Education (CE or ITCE) grant.
If your normal contact is with another staff member of the Washington State Library or the Library Development program, please continue to use that contact. Note that we will not create amendments to your current grant agreements or contracts to formally change LSTA Grants Manager. Notification by e-mail will serve as your official notice of this change. Please ensure that those associated with current LSTA grants and CE grants are aware of this change. We are striving to notify individuals associated with grants from the contracting authority to the fiscal agent to the project manager as listed on file. We will also notify certain lists of this change to more broadly inform those who were just getting used to Allyson as a contact. Questions? Contact Jeff Martin at [email protected] or 360.704.5248. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) NATIONAL DIGITAL STEWARDSHIP RESIDENCY PROGRAMS The National Digital Stewardship Residency (NDSR) Programs in Boston and New York, with generous funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), have been working to develop the next generation of digital stewardship professionals by funding nine-month hands-on residencies for recent master’s degree recipients to complete digital stewardship projects at host institutions in the Boston and New York City area. Applications for residencies running from September 2014 through May 2015 are now being accepted. Those chosen for the NDSR program will:
  • Participate in a nine-month paid residency at a Boston or New York City institution working on a specific digital stewardship project with a mentor and with full host institution support;
  • Attend advanced training, lectures, and events on digital stewardship conducted by digital preservation professionals and program staff;
  • Have access to mentoring and career development services through the program and through the involvement in NDSR of notable digital preservation professionals;
  • Have access to professional development funding, the opportunity to present at national conferences, and the chance to help contribute to and shape a national model for post-master’s residency programs.
For more information, go to: Applications are due Friday, May 30, 2014. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) SOCIALIZE WITH SOUTH SOUND LIBRARIANS The South Sound Librarians are hosting an after-work social gathering on April 22. Snacks and drinks will be provided, and attendees are encouraged to bring food and/or drinks to share. There’s a pizza shop located next door in the Student Union for those wanting a more substantial dinner (options include vegan and gluten-free pizza). Particulars:
  • Where: University of Puget Sound Club, 3201 N. 14th Street, Tacoma;
  • When: Tuesday, April 22, 2014, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. PDT;
  • RSVP: [email protected] by Monday, April 21.
The South Sound Librarians group was created to provide a forum for communication and sharing between library staff of all types in the South Sound. Learn about collections and services available at other libraries, and get to know colleagues you might not normally meet at more topic-specific groups. There are no membership fees. Any professional librarians or support staff at libraries located in Mason, Pierce, and Thurston counties are welcome. For more information about the group, including upcoming events, visit sos.wa.gov/q/SouthSound. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) FINDING FUNDING FOR PRESERVATION Creating and Funding Preservation Projects to Enhance Collection Care is a free one-day workshop from the Western States & Territories Preservation Assistance Service (WESTPAS) that begins by identifying and prioritizing collection needs, followed by reviewing sources of available grant funding. The third part of the workshop addresses the key preservation questions asked on grant applications, showing participants how to answer the questions on behalf of their institutions. The workshop emphasizes working collaboratively with colleagues to develop and receive feedback on project proposals. Workshop information:
  • When: Thursday, May 29, 2014, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. PDT;
  • Where: Davenport Hotel Flowerfield Room, Spokane, WA;
  • Cost: Free;
  • Registration required: Participants must register no later than Tuesday, May 27, 2014. To register, go to sos.wa.gov/q/WESTPAS29May;
  • Need help? For registration assistance, contact Alexandra Gingerich at [email protected]. For general and content information, contact Gary Menges at [email protected].
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK Monday, April 21:
  • TL (Teacher Librarians) News Night (TL Virtual Café); 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. PDT: sos.wa.gov/q/TLNews;
Tuesday, April 22:
  • ProQuest Administrator Module (ProQuest); 7:00 – 7:45 a.m. PDT: sos.wa.gov/q/PQ1018;
  • How to Connect e-Books and Students: A Starter Kit for Educators (Booklist); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT: sos.wa.gov/q/BL22Apr;
  • Social Media: No Longer for Just the Bottom of your Donor Pyramid (4Good); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT: sos.wa.gov/q/4Good22AprPM;
  • Exploring Apps for the Classroom and Transition (Accessible Technology Coalition); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT: sos.wa.gov/q/ATC22Apr;
Wednesday, April 23:
  • Tech Talk with Michael Sauers: Playful Pedagogy: Using Game Components to Change the Student Experience (NCompass Live); 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PDT: sos.wa.gov/q/NComp23Apr;
  • DigitalU: Technology Pushback (WSL); 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT;
  • Speaking with Presence: Delivering Your Message with Authority and Confidence (AMA); 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT: sos.wa.gov/q/AMA23Apr;
  • Reinventing Performance Management: What should be happening, doesn’t and what is, is mostly a waste of time (4Good); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT: sos.wa.gov/q/4Good23Apr;
  • Digital Literacy: Libraries Respond to Community Needs (WebJunction); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT;
  • Freedom at Work: New & Old Concepts (SLA); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT: sos.wa.gov/q/SLA23Apr;
  • Using Low Tech to Support Literacy Learning (Accessible Technology Coalition); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT: sos.wa.gov/q/ATC23Apr;
  • Embrace the Evolution: Adapting Reference Service to New Technology (Infopeople); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT: sos.wa.gov/q/Info23Apr;
  • Creating a Resource Development Plan (4Good); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT: sos.wa.gov/q/4Good23AprPM;
Thursday, April 24:
  • Advanced Searching: Beyond the Single Search Box (ProQuest); 7:00 – 7:45 a.m. PDT: sos.wa.gov/q/PQ1019;
  • Actions Speak Louder than Words: 6 Steps to Improved eLearning Activities (Training Magazine Network); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT: sos.wa.gov/q/TMNAction;
  • CultureGrams (ProQuest); 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. PDT: sos.wa.gov/q/PQ1020;
  • Make Your Own Makerspace (Demco); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT: sos.wa.gov/q/Demco24Apr;
  • Creating a Comprehensive and Engaging Volunteer Training Program (VolunteerMatch); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT: sos.wa.gov/q/VMCreate;
  • Explaining the Importance of Color Accessibility (Accessible Technology Coalition); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT: sos.wa.gov/q/ATC24Apr;
  • K12 eLibrary Curriculum Edition (ProQuest); 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. PDT: sos.wa.gov/q/PQ1021;
Friday, April 25:
  • FridayLive! Competency Based Education: What Was Old is New Again (TLT Group); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT: sos.wa.gov/q/TLT25Apr.
For more information and to register (for those not linked above), visit the WSL Training Calendar at sos.wa.gov/q/training. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Washington State Library has gone social! Friend/follow us at: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- An archive of WSL Updates is available at http://list.statelib.wa.gov/read/?forum=wslupdates.
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