WSL Updates for March 26, 2015

Volume 11, March 26, 2015 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) FIRST TUESDAYS WEBINAR APRIL 7 2) RETURN TO RELEVANCE WORKSHOPS REGISTRATION OPEN 3) FREE BOOKS FOR WASHINGTON LIBRARIES 4) WASHINGTON LIFE SCIENCE & GLOBAL HEALTH CENTER 5) CHARITY & NONPROFIT TRAINING SESSIONS 6) GRANT OPPORTUNITY FOR SCHOOL LIBRARIES 7) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) FIRST TUESDAYS WEBINAR APRIL 7 Financial Education Public-Private Partnership (FEPPP), presented by Allison Kohlhorst, Washington State Department of Financial Institutions on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PDT. In 2009 the Washington State Legislature passed SHB 1347 to extend the efforts of the Financial Literacy Public-Private Partnership (FLPPP) by creating the Financial Education Public-Private Partnership (FEPPP). The committee brings together individuals from both the public and private sector in an effort to provide quality financial education for students in the public school system. FEPPP will continue the work of:

  • Identifying strategies to increase the financial education of students;
  • Providing quality financial education information for school districts; and
  • Providing financial education instructional materials and professional development.
Instructions and Login for First Tuesdays session Questions about free First Tuesdays webinars? Please contact Jennifer Fenton at [email protected] or Carolyn Petersen at [email protected]. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) RETURN TO RELEVANCE WORKSHOPS REGISTRATION OPEN Return to Relevance: Including and Unleashing Everyone in Shaping the Future --- In this roll-up-your-sleeves virtual workshop series, we will gain clarity on the relevance and purpose of our work together in libraries. We will introduce and immediately apply Liberating Structures--methods designed to include and unleash everybody in shaping next steps. Themes to be explored may include: attracting more patrons; generating and broadcasting an exciting library narrative; support of early learning; and bridging the digital divide. We will make fast progress on problems facing libraries and librarians while learning a new approach to handle any challenge that arises. The three-part series will be practical and seriously playful for all levels of library staff and management. Teams or small groups are encouraged, however, individual participation also works. Webinars facilitated by Nancy White, Full Circle Associates, and Keith Candless, Liberating Structures.
  • Each free webinar is 90 minutes from 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. and will be archived.
  • Webinar dates are May 4, June 1, and September 14, 2015.
  • Log-in instructions will be emailed to all registered participants. Register here.
Sponsored by Washington State Library through funds from the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) FREE BOOKS FOR WASHINGTON LIBRARIES Thanks to the generosity of Jefferson County Library, Seattle Public Library Foundation, and Timberland Regional Library, Washington State Library has the following titles to distribute for reading club kits or as a community read to any public or school library within Washington State:
  • The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz (fiction) – 12 copies
  • Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths (fiction) – 10 copies
  • The Highest Tide by Jim Lynch (fiction) – 11 copies
  • Stories for Boys: A Memoir by Gregory Martin (nonfiction) – 22 copies
  • Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson (nonfiction) – 12 copies
  • The Tiger’s Wife by Tea Obrecht (fiction) – 13 copies
  • State of Wonder by Ann Patchett (fiction) – 14 copies
  • Nation by Terry Pratchett (fiction) – 11 copies
  • Eating on the Wild Side by Jo Robinson (nonfiction) – 151 copies
  • The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot (nonfiction) – 12 copies
  • Closer to the Ground by Dylan Tomine (nonfiction) – 78 copies
  • Spilling Clarence by Anne Ursu (fiction) – 10 copies
  • Half Broke Horses: A True-Life Novel by Jeannette Walls (fiction) – 9 copies
Usually a minimum order of 5 copies of the same title is required but we are offering a mix and match special on these titles, minimum of 5 total books per order. These will be distributed on a first come, first served basis at no charge to the requestor.
  • If you are interested in any of the titles above, please contact Marilyn Lindholm at [email protected].
  • If you have any questions about free books redistribution, please contact Shirley Lewis at [email protected].
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) WASHINGTON LIFE SCIENCE & GLOBAL HEALTH CENTER Washington Life Science & Global Health Center, a new resource for businesses and entrepreneurs in life science and healthcare research and industries, is part of the Washington State Department of Commerce. Washington Life Science & Global Health Center’s mission is to connect Washington State resources to industry stakeholders to achieve the Governor’s vision: “By 2025, Washington State will be the global leader in life science innovation and healthcare delivery.”
  • Resources listed include Washington’s colleges, universities, and libraries.
  • For more information, check out the website above or contact Maura Little, Director of Economic Development for the Life Science and Global Health Sector, at [email protected] or 206-256-6107.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) CHARITY & NONPROFIT TRAINING SESSIONS Educational opportunities for nonprofit organizations are available from the Charities Program, Corporations and Charities Division of the Office of the Secretary of State. Training sessions coming in spring 2015: Charity & Nonprofit Education Symposium, April 3 in Ellensburg; Fundraising: Getting Started the Right Way for Charities and Nonprofits, April 29 in Spokane. Space is limited and workshops fill quickly. Register online at links above. For more information, contact Teresa Glidden at [email protected] or 360-725-0373. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) GRANT OPPORTUNITY FOR SCHOOL LIBRARIES Scholastic Reading Club Online announces James Patterson’s $1.5 Million Pledge to Libraries.
  • Nominate your school to receive a grant to support your school library.
  • Submit your application by May 31, 2015.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK March 31
  • Enjoy your job, Enjoy your life (InSync); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
April 1 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.
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