WSL Updates for May 7, 2015

May 07, 2015

Volume 11, May 7, 2015 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) WSL SDL PROQUEST RENEWAL 2) COMMUNICATE WITH CONFIDENCE WORKSHOP 3) WASHINGTON LIFE SCIENCE & GLOBAL HEALTH CENTER 4) GRANT OPPORTUNITY FOR SCHOOL LIBRARIES 5) CHARITY & NONPROFIT TRAINING SESSIONS 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) WSL SDL PROQUEST RENEWAL The Washington State Library Statewide Database Licensing (SDL) project announces the 2015-2016 ProQuest package renewal.

As usual, the renewal is automatic, unless a library submits a cancellation form by May 27, 2015.
K-12 school libraries should contact their local ESD (Educational Service District).
The July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 renewal period is the final year of the current contract.
For more information, visit the SDL ProQuest Subscription Renewal page at wa.gov/q/Renewal.
Questions? Contact Will Stuivenga [email protected], 360-704-5217 or toll free 866-538-4996.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) COMMUNICATE WITH CONFIDENCE WORKSHOP Communicate with Confidence: How to Build Relationships with Anyone! After attending this workshop, participants will be able to:

Identify their own style of communication and recognize ways to tap into the strengths of others
Discover practical ways to increase their communication as a team member
Understand and more fully value the communication preferences of different people
Discover how to better deal with conflict
Learn how to build collaborative relationships with others

Workshop dates and locations:

Tuesday, July 14, 2015; Spokane Public Library, Downtown Branch
Tuesday, September 15, 2015; Washington State Library, Tumwater
Thursday, September 17, 2015; Whatcom County Library Processing and Administrative Office, Bellingham

Session attendees will receive an online DiSC (Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, Conscientiousness) Profile access code prior to the training session to take their individualized assessment and bring their completed report to the session.
Because of the DiSC assessment, class size is limited to 25 per session and we will not be able to over-fill class.
Each DiSC assessment has a cost associated with it so participants will need to take the assessment and attend the training.
Cancelations are required 2 weeks in advance to allow wait-list attendees to register.

Presented by Jan Dwyer, Boundless Results. Lunch and light refreshments provided. Questions? Please email Jennifer Fenton at [email protected]. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) 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.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) 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.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. Tools for Success: Essentials for New Nonprofits; Monday, June 15, 2015; 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Labor & Industries Building, 7273 Linderson Way SW, Tumwater. Space is limited and workshops fill quickly. Register online. For more information, contact Teresa Glidden at [email protected] or 360-725-0373. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK May 11

Flourish with Feedback (TrainingMagazineNetwork) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT

May 12

What We’re Reading for Fall 2015: Staff Favorites from Penguin Random House Library Marketing (Booklist); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
Diverse Voices: A Discussion on Crafting Fiction, Nonfiction, and Audiobooks that Reflect and Celebrate Diversity (School Library Journal); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
The Battle of the PowerPoint Authoring Tools (TrainingMagazineNetwork); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
Creating a Comprehensive and Engaging Volunteer Training Program (VolunteerMatch.org); 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. PDT
eLibrary Curriculum Edition (ProQuest); 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. PDT

May 13

Developing Earned Income Streams for Your Nonprofit (4Good); 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT
Power Searching: Databases and the Hidden Web (Infopeople); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
Discovery Services and the User Experience (Library Journal); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
A Conversation with ALA President Courtney Young (NCompass); 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PDT
Project Outcome: An Overview of PLA’s Latest Initiative for Libraries (Public Library Association); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
The Recipe for Leadership Success (Demco); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
Introduction to the ProQuest Platform (ProQuest); 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. PDT
Intro to Genealogy for K12 Curriculum (ProQuest); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT

May 14

We’ve Got Diverse Books: New Multicultural Titles for Children and Teens (Booklist); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
Say What You Really Mean! How Women Can Learn to Speak Up (Library Journal); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
How to Think Like a Search Engine (Techsoup); 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
CultureGrams (ProQuest); 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT

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