WSL Updates Special Edition for August 26, 2015

Volume 11, August 26, 2015 for the WSL Updates mailing list WSL UPDATES SPECIAL EDITION FOR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015 Note: The next regular edition of WSL Updates will appear on Thursday, August 27, 2015. Topics include: 1) LEADING FROM ANY POSITION: CREATING LEARNING LIBRARIES IN FIVE EASY LESSONS 2) COMMUNICATE WITH CONFIDENCE WORKSHOP 3) COMMUNICATING IN THE MIDST OF CHANGE WORKSHOP 4) DIGITAL LITERACY: PUBLIC TECHNOLOGY TRAINING IN LIBRARIES 5) BRIDGES TO CITIZENSHIP FALL INSTITUTE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) LEADING FROM ANY POSITION: CREATING LEARNING LIBRARIES IN FIVE EASY LESSONS Today’s environment requires us to think more creatively to meet our continued challenges and the needs of our communities. Innovation involves honest assessment of our library processes, how we are using our resources, and how we are responding to a quickly evolving customer base. There are creative, yet pragmatic approaches that have been proven effective in helping libraries embrace innovation. Becky Schreiber and John Shannon of Schreiber Shannon Associates, have been working with libraries nationally and internationally to implement these processes. Results have been recognized by library staff who embrace the concepts and implement the disciplines of Peter Senge’s Learning Organizations. We all share the value of lifelong learning, and these processes put us to the test. Together, we will examine innovative ideas and support each other’s efforts to enhance creativity in our libraries. In this experiential workshop, we will:

  • Explore the concepts of Leading From Any Position to take initiative and garner influence regardless of organizational authority
  • Examine practical applications of Senge’s five disciplines
  • Apply the disciplines to each participant’s unique situation
  • Plan strategies for using the concepts to create a collaborative culture
  • Experience the fun of creating together by treating ambiguity as an opportunity for group innovation
Workshop registration open now: Thursday, October 22, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (includes working lunch) at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C Street, Vancouver, Washington 98660 (a branch of Fort Vancouver Regional Library).
  • Register here. Register early, registration closes on October 8, 2015 or when full.
  • Questions? Please email Shirley Lewis at [email protected].
This workshop is sponsored by Washington State Library in collaboration with PNLA Leads. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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:
  • September 15, 2015; Washington State Library, Tumwater
  • September 17, 2015; Whatcom County Library Processing and Administrative Office, Bellingham
Register here. Registration ends two weeks before the workshop or when the workshop is full. Please note:
  • 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 classes.
  • Each DiSC assessment has a cost associated with it so participants will need to take the assessment and attend the training.
  • Cancellations 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 Shirley Lewis at [email protected]. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) COMMUNICATING IN THE MIDST OF CHANGE WORKSHOP Changes in libraries can have a large impact on staff, customers, and other stakeholders. Something as small as rearranging a few chairs and tables can lead to strained interactions if change is not communicated well. What about the larger changes? The tools and processes for communicating change are similar whether the change is minuscule or enormous. Whether you are dealing with customers who have a hard time adjusting to changes in their environment (e.g. rearranged furniture) or staff who are trying to maintain high levels of service in the midst of major changes (e.g. moving to a new building), good communication is imperative at every level of the library.
  • Wednesday, September 9, 2015; Yakima Valley Libraries, Main Library, Yakima
  • Thursday, September 10, 2015; Ritzville Public Library
Workshop hours are 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please register here. Presented by Leslie Boyter, Essential Explorations. No lunch is provided for this half-day workshop. Refreshments provided for participants by local hosts. Questions? Please email Shirley Lewis at [email protected]. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) DIGITAL LITERACY: PUBLIC TECHNOLOGY TRAINING IN LIBRARIES Have you ever helped a library patron with a technology issue? Do you offer computer tutoring by appointment? Technology training happens every day in libraries, and every technology question presents an opportunity to teach new skills to patrons, and increase digital literacy in the community. Luckily, you don’t need to be a tech expert to provide effective technology training. Attend this all-day workshop to gain practical tips, tools, and techniques to bridge the digital divide at your library and create a culture of learning around technology. Bring your ideas and issues as we discuss common barriers to learning technology and explore tactics and techniques for one-on-one technology instruction. Learn best practices for digital literacy service models to provide in your library. Walk away with a customized plan to increase digital literacy in your library’s community. This workshop will address key issues related to helping library patrons with technology, and will focus on how to provide better library services related to new technologies. It will combine the topics of digital literacy, public access technology, patron training, and customer service. This workshop is recommended for anyone who is looking to learn more about meeting the digital literacy needs of their community. If possible, please bring a device to this workshop (laptop, tablet, smart phone) to use during afternoon practice activities.
  • September 22, 2015; Pierce County Library and Processing Administrative Center, Tacoma
  • September 24, 2015; Orcas Island Public Library, Eastsound
All workshop hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please register for this workshop here. Lunch and refreshments will be provided by Washington State Library. Presented by Crystal Schimpf, Kixal. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) BRIDGES TO CITIZENSHIP FALL INSTITUTE Librarians and educators are invited to participate in the first U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Bridges to Citizenship Fall Institute in Seattle, Washington. The two-day Institute will be held on September 9 & 10, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Jackson Federal Building, 915 Second Avenue (between Madison and Marion Streets), Seattle, WA 98104.
  • Register online at uscis.gov/teachertraining or fax registration form to 202-272-1316.
  • The deadline to register is August 26, 2015.
The Institute features two days of learning and sharing with ESL/Citizenship professionals and librarians. At this Institute, there will be opportunities to enhance knowledge of the naturalization process and test, as well as participate in a variety of new sessions designed to promote discussion and collaboration between adult educators and librarians.
  • For educators, the Institute provides sessions that range from program development to classroom instruction. Particular emphasis will be placed on brain-based learning, sheltering and scaffolding, creating and adapting hands-on reinforcement activities, and curriculum development.
  • For librarians, the Institute provides sessions covering a variety of topics including immigrant-centered programming, citizenship corners, and matching the needs of citizenship learners with the library collections. Particular emphasis will be placed on effective strategies for welcoming and serving immigrant patrons and their families who function at many different English proficiency levels.
The Institute is free for librarians and adult educators. Participants will have the opportunity to speak with local USCIS representatives, and receive free educational resources. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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