From katie.anderson at state.or.us Thu Mar 1 08:43:56 2012 From: katie.anderson at state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2012 16:43:56 +0000 Subject: [kids-lib] Free Library Continuing Education Events for March Message-ID: <640435851FD7CB4AB3C4BE0D1963BA241C361F45@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> Here's a list of free webinars offered by a variety of organizations on a variety of library topics. Unless your email is plain text, you'll see that I highlighted ones that I thought might be most interesting to youth services library staff. Even though the list is long, I did not delete any information since who knows what might interest you. From: CONTED at yahoogroups.com [mailto:CONTED at yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jamie Markus Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 8:22 AM To: all at will.state.wy.us; all at wyla.org Cc: CONTED at yahoogroups.com Subject: [CONTED] Free Library Continuing Education Events for March American Management Association, Booklist, Colorado State Library, Common Knowledge, Education Week, Grantspace, Infopeople, InSync Training, Library Journal, Library Support Staff Certification Program , Lyrasis, Montana State Library, National Library of Medicine, Nebraska Library Commission, NISO, O'Reilly, San Jose State University - SLIS, School Library Journal, Texas State Library & Archives, The TLT Group, TL Virtual Caf?, University of Wyoming, Washington State Library, WebJunction, and the Wyoming State Library will be webcasting the following FREE programs during March. These programs and others are listed on the Wyoming Libraries Planning Calendar: http://will.state.wy.us/ldo/planningcalendar.html March 1 (11-12 pm) SLJ Nonfiction Spring Book Buzz II (School Library Journal) Looking to do some end of the school year reference buying? Come and hear about new nonfiction from ReferencePoint, ABDO, and Scholastic. The webcast will include series books, standalone titles, books for reports, and books for general-interest reading. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/csp/cms/sites/SLJ/Technology/WebCasts/index.csp March 1 (12-1 pm) Forging the Technology-Curriculum Link (Education Week) School leaders are accustomed to working hard to make curricula challenging and engaging and to make sure it meets state standards. And many educators are now becoming more skilled at using technology in their classrooms, whether it's laptops, digital whiteboards, or smartphones. But experts say that to get the best results for students, it's important to be deliberate and thoughtful in the way technology is incorporated into curricula. Just layering technology on top of an already existing curriculum is often not the best way to enhance the learning process and maximize the effectiveness of the technology tools available. School and district technology leaders and curriculum experts must work together to find the best way to integrate technology into teaching and learning in order to develop the most innovative and successful methods for delivering curricula to students. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.edweek.org/ew/marketplace/webinars/webinars.html March 1 (1-2 pm) Engaging Volunteers During Difficult Economic Times (Infopeople) With service levels at all time highs and funding elusive to meet the demand for service, many libraries are engaging volunteers more proactively or even for the first time. Involving volunteers in delivering library services can be rewarding, challenging, yet also time intensive. And, while volunteers may offer their services for free, there are still costs that need to be considered when planning a volunteer program. If you have been given the assignment of coordinating volunteers at your library, this webinar will give you insights into how to work effectively with volunteers and facilitate their interaction with paid staff. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar March 1 (1-2 pm) The Techs Impacting Libraries & Publishing in 2012 (San Jose State University - SLIS) This session covers the major technology trends that are emerging in 2012 to shape how we consume content and seek information. Technology changes impact content opportunities and service agendas. Here is what you need to know to succeed in today's information environment. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/slis/colloquia/2012/colloquia12sp.htm March 2 (9-10 am) Tech Tools with Tine: 1 Hour of Prezi (Texas State Library & Archives) Please join us for a special series with technology trainer, Christine Walczyk, all about popular online tools. The series is meant to be short on talk about library context and higher concepts. It's really all about the tools themselves! Our aim is to demonstrate how to use one tool in each webinar in under 60 minutes with time for Q&A built in. For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/index.html March 2 (11-12 pm) Google Docs - create and share documents on-line. (Montana State Library) With libraries providing more computing access to patrons, it is important to know how to use and be able to share the free tools that are available on the Internet. Google offers Google Docs, which is their on-line form of documents, spreadsheets, presentations, forms, drawings, and tables. Google Docs allows you to store many different types of files and only those not created in Google Docs count against your storage space. Any time you have access to the Internet you have access to Google Docs. The user has the option to keep the documents private to his account or to share them. Each document and each folder can be shared with specific people or it can be made public for anyone to view. This makes it easy for people to collaborate on a project as well as share information. For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://app.mt.gov/cal/html/event?eventCollectionCode=msl March 5 (6-7 pm) Wanna Play? Gaming @ Your Library (TL Virtual Caf?) What's WoW? Heard of Halo? Maybe Minecraft? This presentation will defeat misconceptions and open up new levels of possibilities. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://tlvirtualcafe.wikispaces.com/#Webinars/Events March 6 (10-11 am) First Tuesdays: Readers' Advisory on Facebook (Washington State Library) Alison Kastner and her colleagues at Multnomah County Library wanted to experiment with using Facebook to answer Readers' Advisory questions for their customers. Alison will report on what resulted when she and a team of her colleagues decided to use Facebook to answer Readers' Advisory questions. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.sos.wa.gov/library/libraries/training/trainingCalendar.aspx?audience=state March 6 (11-12 pm) It Takes a Community to Bridge the Digital Divide (WebJunction) Join us to hear about the key role that the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is playing in the broadband adoption challenge and the actions already underway for building digital communities. And also hear insights on the collaborative roles and efforts of city/county governments and public and private organizations. Learn how to get started with inclusion efforts from organizations who have taken the steps to implement practical programs which meet local needs and share your ideas about collaborative efforts which lead digital inclusion. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webinars March 6 (12-1 pm) Directors' Summit: Discover a 21st Century Roadmap for Community Outcomes (Library Journal) Join us as we explore some of the key themes from the Library Journal 2011 Directors' Summit, held in partnership with Columbus Metropolitan Library. Garry Golden speaks and Patrick Losinski, executive director of Columbus Metropolitan Library (Ohio), will lead a discussion between Garry and the audience. Library Journal's Editor-in-Chief Francine Fialkoff will give the welcoming introductions For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://lj.libraryjournal.com/category/webcasts/ March 6 (1-2 pm) Introduction to LSSC (Library Support Staff Certification Program) The presentation will explain the value of this certification to Library Support Staff, employers, and library users. You will also have the opportunity to have all of your questions answered by program staff members. This webinar is open to all interested candidates. For more information and to register for the program, visit: http://ala-apa.org/lssc/webinars-and-presentations/ March 7 (9-10 am) NCompass Live: American FactFinder: the Census Bureau's online data retrieval tool (Nebraska Library Commission) This session will show you how to navigate the Census Bureau online data portal called American FactFinder. The system has recently been totally redesigned and has several new features. We'll give you tips and shortcuts for obtaining the data you need. American FactFinder is the key place to retrieve information from the 2010 and 2000 Censuses, annual socio-economic data from the American Community Survey, and a variety of other commonly used Census data sources. Presenter: David Drozd, Research Coordinator, Center for Public Affairs Research (CPAR), Nebraska State Data Center. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL March 7 (12-1 pm) Grantseeking Basics (Grantspace) Are you a representative of a nonprofit organization? Are you new to fundraising? Do you want to learn how the funding research process works, and what tools and resources are available? Learn how to become a better grantseeker! In this class we will cover: what you need to have in place before you seek a grant; the world of grantmakers; the grantseeking process; and available tools and resources. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars/(month)/3/(year)/2012 March 7 (12:30-1:30 pm) Using Interviews to Assess the Information Needs of Your Community (Colorado State Library) In this session, we'll talk about some of the basics of doing community needs assessments and conducting interviews. In addition, we'll be joined by Amy Long of Douglas County Libraries and Lee Ann Benkert of the National Security Space Institute. They'll discuss their experiences using interviews as a research method to determine how to best meet the needs of their respective communities (public and special libraries). If you've interviewed your patrons or used other methods to assess the needs of your community, we hope you will join us to share your experiences and tips. If you haven't, this will be a great opportunity to learn about these techniques and to brainstorm about how you can apply them in your library. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://cslinsession.cvlsites.org/ March 7 (2-3 pm) Creating a Practical Marketing Roadmap (Non Profit Webinars) In this workshop, we'll discuss the unique marketing needs faced by nonprofits and small organizations. With the vast "Universe of Marketing Possibilities", many organizations don't know where to start, what to implement, and how to prioritize marketing initiatives. We'll discuss how to work within a framework and methodology that is simple, effective, and cumulative. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/upcoming/ March 8 (11-12 pm) SLJ Spring Picture Book Announcements (School Library Journal) Learn about OwlKids Books' exciting answer book How? The most awesome question and answer book about nature, animals, people, places-and you! By Catherine Ripley and illustrated by Scot Ritchie. One of NorthSouth's highlighted books comes from the author and illustrator duo Carol Roth and Sean Julian with a story about a sleepy kitty who can't find her mommy in Where's My Mommy? Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Children's Book Group presents the beautifully illustrated More, the story of a hoarding magpie and a few well-intentioned mice. Candlewick Press celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and is still going strong with publishing enjoyable books like I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/csp/cms/sites/SLJ/Technology/WebCasts/index.csp March 8 (1-2 pm) It's All About the Money: Corporate Fundraising for Children's Programming in Public Libraries (Infopeople) Wanted: Children's Librarians Who Do Library Programs! Are you: Idea rich and cash poor? Don't know where to turn? Looking for examples of successful programs and activities? Corporate sponsorships are a perfect solution to gain funding for children's programs in public libraries. In this webinar we'll show you how to target the right companies, approach them with confidence, and get them to donate with ease. At the end of this one-hour webinar, participants will: Be able to identify possible corporate sponsorships. Know how to approach local companies with confidence. Understand how to follow up with corporate sponsors. Have examples of successful children's programs funded by corporate sponsors. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar March 9 (9-10 am) Tech Tools with Tine: 1 Hour of YouTube (Texas State Library & Archives) Please join us for a special series with technology trainer, Christine Walczyk, all about popular online tools. The series is meant to be short on talk about library context and higher concepts. It's really all about the tools themselves! Our aim is to demonstrate how to use one tool in each webinar in under 60 minutes with time for Q&A built in. For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/index.html March 9 (12-1 pm) There's an App for That (The TLT Group) Applications, or "apps," can provide an amazing amount of flexibility and interaction for students. The ability for instructors to provide an additional way for students to engage with their content is revolutionizing education. In this session, Stephen Kaufman and Timothy Lombardo, Ashland University will demonstrate apps that we have found helpful for students and faculty members alike. In addition, we will demonstrate apps across multiple platforms. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://tltgroup.roundtablelive.org/events March 13 (11-12 pm) You Got the Grant! Now What? (Grantspace) This class is designed to help you successfully manage life after the grant. You will learn about the best practices in managing the reports and the communication required to build long term partnerships with foundations, ultimately leading to more opportunities for support. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars/(month)/3/(year)/2012 March 13 (12-1 pm) Social Media for Trainers (InSync Training) Explore the use of free technologies like blogs, wikis, Facebook, Twitter, and online groups to help build communication, increase participation, and enhance transfer of training to the job. We'll both define and demystify each tool. You will get ideas for applying low-cost collaboration strategies to your own training programs-both classroom and online! For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.insynctraining.com/complimentary-programs.htm March 14 (10-11 am) Get on the Bus: Weeding Your FedDocs Collection (Wyoming State Library) Documents Librarian, Karen Kitchens, will discuss the process for moving federal documents to the remote access facility. For more information and to register for the program, visit: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/555266846 March 14 (10-11 am) The Progress Principle: Sparking Employee Engagement and Performance (American Management Association) Leaders face a formidable challenge in keeping employees engaged in their work-deeply involved and fully committed. Traditional motivators, like incentive systems, can get people to show up and do the work. But it takes something more to spark the passion that leads to the highest levels of creative productivity. This webcast unravels the secrets of inner work life-the usually hidden emotions, perceptions, and motivations that arise as people react to events in their work day. You'll discover how what you say and do every day can drive positive inner work life throughout your organization and fuel great performance for the long term. In addition, you find out ways to avoid the traps that can undermine inner work life and performance. Join us as we delve into the real-life diaries of people doing innovative work, to explore how small steps can lead to superior long-term performance. While attending this program is FREE, reservations are required. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.amanet.org/news/events-calendar.aspx March 14 (11-12 pm) Working with Office 365 for Small Business (O'Reilly) This webcast presentation focuses on Microsoft Office 365 for Small Business and Professionals. After a brief overview of the Office 365 services and solutions, you'll learn: Why this plan is such a great value, Plan's limitations to be aware of, Important new features to the services that have been released in the last few months For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://oreillynet.com/pub/e/2139 March 14 (1-2 pm) How to Produce a Video, Put it on YouTube and Measure Results (Non Profit Webinars) YouTube is one of the most popular destinations on the world wide web, but nonprofits are underutilizing this free platform for video messaging. In this one-hour webinar, we'll discuss strategies for producing effective web videos for internal and external communications, advancement, development, public information and recruitment. We'll also touch upon YouTube's outstanding audience measurement and engagement tools. Finally, we'll discuss placing your new videos on Facebook, blogs and your organization's website. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/upcoming/ March 15 (11-12 pm) Database of the Month: Ebooks & Other Downloadables (Wyoming State Library) Learn more about downloadable audiobooks and ebooks available from GoWYLD. We'll discuss basics of the services, where to find help, and what's coming in the future. For more information and to register for the program, visit: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/571702654 March 16, 2011 (12-1 pm) Navigating the Technology Tsunami (The TLT Group) Many experts believe that technology is influencing the ways we seek information, engage with others, and learn. If so, how does this affect our teaching and learning practices? What changes might make sense? Our thesis is that our technologies reflect and align with the ways we engage with others and learn. Thus, understanding learning sciences research can help us use technology to enhance our practice. Jane Harris and Pamela Howe, University of North Carolina at Greensboro will share examples from the research and a variety of available multimedia learning environments. Attendees will engage in discussions about potential strategies and challenges. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://tltgroup.roundtablelive.org/events March 20 (2-3 pm) The Information Diet: How to Control What You Consume (O'Reilly) We'll talk about obesity -- where it comes from, and what's been done to prevent it. Believe it or not, publishing and publishers have a lot to learn from the fields of food and Agriculture. Clay Johnson, author of The Information Diet, will explain the parallels between them in this live webcast presentation. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://oreillynet.com/pub/e/2130 March 20 (12-1 pm) The Scoop on Series Nonfiction: What's new for 2012 (Booklist) An hour-long continuation of our popular series of webinars on series nonfiction for youth, featuring presentations from five of the top publishers in this booming field: ABDO, Lerner, DK, Enslow, and Scholastic. Books for Youth senior editor Daniel Kraus moderates. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1 March 20 (1-2 pm) Digital Preservation: Audio and Video Formats (Infopeople) In the last of our four-part series on Digital Preservation, this webinar present and explain basic formats and standards used in digital audio and video collections for libraries, archives, and museums and the development of audio and video formats and introduce participants to the significant technical features that pertain to digital libraries. This webinar will be of interest to: Librarians archivists who are involved in developing digital projects, no special technical background required. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar March 20 (1-2 pm) LinkedIn a Powerful Tool for Nonprofits (Non Profit Webinars) For nonprofits, LinkedIn can be a development and outreach goldmine. LinkedIn is a no or low-cost database that can be used to research donors, find board members with the skills and passion you need, get that all-important introduction to someone you want to know. It is a tool that boards, executives, and staff must understand because e-based outreach will be the norm. For this webinar, we will have a panel of three LinkedIn experts who will show you the LinkedIn ropes and answer your real-life questions. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/upcoming/ March 21 (10-11 am) Breezing Along With the RML (NLM) John Bramble, NN/LM MCR Technology and Jim Honour, NN/LM MCR Wyoming & Member Services Coordinator will present at this session. To log in, visit https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr . Enter as a guest. Sign in with your first and last names. Follow the instructions in the meeting room to have the Adobe Acrobat Connect system call you on your telephone. For more information contact Jim Honour jhonour at uwyo.edu or call 307-766-6537. March 21 (10-11 am) eBooks/eReaders: The Techy Stuff You Need to Know (Washington State Library) Discover the technical side of eBooks and eReaders. Learn about DRM, Adobe ID and troubleshooting eBooks. Presenters are Darlene Pearsall, King County Library System; Liz Boston, Timberland Regional Library System and Michelle Angell, Pierce County Library System. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.sos.wa.gov/library/libraries/training/trainingCalendar.aspx?audience=state March 21 (10-11 am) Mind Matters! Getting Results Through Psychology (American Management Association) If you've been doing the same thing and not getting anywhere, listen to this webcast for new techniques that tap into the human psyche. Because understanding the root reasons of human behavior allows you to make different choices about how you manage and what kind of results you get. Thought, behavior, personality - all three affect everything from having a preference for a particular employee to how often you voice your opinions in a group. In this webcast, Dr. Ted Boyce will give you a quick overview of three major schools of psychology-behavioral, cognitive and social - and give you insights into each one. So you can heighten your self-awareness and increase your effectiveness as a manager. While attending this program is FREE, reservations are required. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.amanet.org/news/events-calendar.aspx March 21 (11-12:30 pm) Polite Debate Society (LYRASIS) Join LYRASIS Regional Directors and invited guests as they discuss and debate the hot topics that are engaging the library profession today. This quarterly webinar series will endeavor to explore the opposing viewpoints present in some of the more contentious issues facing our library communities. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.lyrasis.org/Classes-and-Events.aspx March 21 (1-2 pm) Being Customer Focused: New and Emerging Trends in Customer Service (Infopeople) Retail establishments such as bookstores, coffee shops, information services, computing services, and purveyors of e-readers are all encroaching on the library's core user base by replicating services traditionally associated with libraries. They really know what they're doing, and we can, too! Consumer research has shown repeatedly that understanding user needs and cultivating good customer relationships is key to the success of the modern organization. Creating a customer-focused library enables staff to know their users and meet their needs. A customer-focused library means more users, engaged staff, and a satisfying relationship with your community. This one-hour webinar will present exciting success stories of customer-focused libraries, and will give participants strategies to shift their own libraries to a customer focus. This webinar will be of interest to staff in all types of libraries, especially front-desk staff. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar March 21 (6:30-7:30 pm) Expand Your Horizons: New Roles for Information Professionals (San Jose State University - SLIS) Learn how your LIS skill sets are opening up paths to careers in a number of exciting, new ways. Our skills at finding, managing and analyzing information are increasingly valued as organizations worldwide struggle to gain insight and make decisions in the face of explosive information growth. In this session, I will present one professional's journey and experiences, as I transitioned from working in traditional library roles to doing strategic analysis for a well-known industrial R&D lab, HP Labs. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/slis/colloquia/2012/colloquia12sp.htm March 22 (12-1 pm) Using Math in Storytime with Cindy Christin (Montana State Library) Cindy Christin of Bozeman Public Library will share some of the new early math research and discuss how you can incorporate lots of different math concepts into your storytime programs. . . easily! For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://app.mt.gov/cal/html/event?eventCollectionCode=msl March 23 (9-10 am) Tech Tools with Tine: 1 Hour of LibraryThing (Texas State Library & Archives) Please join us for a special series with technology trainer, Christine Walczyk, all about popular online tools. The series is meant to be short on talk about library context and higher concepts. It's really all about the tools themselves! Our aim is to demonstrate how to use one tool in each webinar in under 60 minutes with time for Q&A built in. For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/index.html March 23 (10-11 am) Nuggets of Knowledge from the NLM (University of Wyoming) This is the third segment of a three part webinar series. Jim Honour, Wyoming Coordinator for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM.)Jim provides instruction on basic searching and features of PubMed, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) along with the MyNCBI feature. He will provide a tour of Clinical Trials and suggest search strategies and filters that both consumers and health professionals can use for finding drug trials by topic and/or by area. Finally he'll discuss Loansome Doc, which is the NLM's automated system that allows health professionals and the public to order biomedical literature. Some interactive exercises are included. For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/jimwyo March 26 (1-2 pm) Empowering Diverse Voices (San Jose State University - SLIS) ALA President Molly Raphael and Miguel Figueroa, Director of ALA's Office for Diversity, will discuss President Raphael's Diversity Leadership Initiative. They will cover the various elements and activities of the Initiative and the role of diversity leadership within libraries and LIS programs like SLIS. Participants will learn what's been done thus far, what we can expect over the next few months and strategies to extend the Initiative beyond Molly's term as ALA President. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/slis/colloquia/2012/colloquia12sp.htm March 27 (12-1 pm) Adult Programs on a $0 Budget (WebJunction) In just a few short years, the Laurens County Library, in rural South Carolina, has created an impressive and well attended series of adult programs on a shoestring budget. Join us for a webinar, hosted in collaboration with WebJunction and the Association for Rural and Small Libraries, to learn how the library selects topics, recruits presenters, raises funds, and promotes through effective public relations practices. Find out what Laurens has done that works, what doesn't work, and learn how your adult programming can make your library a valued community hub, building awareness and increasing usage of all your services. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webinars March 27 (12-1 pm) Your Board and Fundraising (Grantspace) This class helps you think through the process of getting your board involved with fundraising. We will cover the role of your board, why board members may be reluctant to fundraise and how to overcome these concerns, ways the board can participate in fundraising activities and tips for strengthening your fundraising board. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars/(month)/3/(year)/2012 March 27 (12-1 pm) Truth About Social Learning (InSync Training) "Social learning" and "informal learning" are among the training industry's hottest phrases these days. But there's so much confusion over what they mean, and what they mean to those of us in the business. A few truths: * Social learning isn't new. * Social learning isn't necessarily 'managed', 'launched', 'controlled', or 'measured'. * People in the workplace are learning all the time - without us. * Those people likely don't think of what they're doing as "learning". In this session we'll spend some time looking at real examples of social and informal learning as it happens in workplaces all the time, every day. Along the way we'll generate some ideas for locating, supporting and facilitating social learning opportunities toward the greater goal of enhancing organizational performance. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.insynctraining.com/complimentary-programs.htm March 28 (12-1 pm) Improving the User Experience Through Usability Testing (Georgia Library Association) Stephen Francoeur, a user experience librarian at Baruch College (New York, NY) will give an introduction to usability testing and how it can be used to create a more user-friendly library website. Check out Stephen's website at http://www.stephenfrancoeur.com For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://gla.georgialibraries.org/mediawiki/index.php/Carterette_Series_Webinars March 28 (1:15-2:15 pm) Content Creation for Teens (Georgia Library Association) With more tools widely available for patrons to use to create their own content, libraries have a chance to transform from institutions that are only about borrowing to institutions about experiences. Instead of just merely collecting "stuff" and lending it out to patrons, more and more libraries are encouraging their patrons to "make something" at the library. Whether it be the hackerspace at the Fayetteville Free Library, the YOUMedia lab at the Chicago Public Library, libraries are offering more programs to encourage their patrons to be prosumers instead of just simply consumers. In this webinar, Justin Hoenke (Teen Librarian, Portland (Maine) Public Library) will discuss the current trend of content creation at libraries. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://gla.georgialibraries.org/mediawiki/index.php/Carterette_Series_Webinars March 28 (12:30-1:30 pm) Social Giving for Facebook: Birthday Wish (Common Knowledge) The new Social Giving for Facebook Birthday Wish module helps nonprofits recruit new supporters and peer-to-peer fundraisers on Facebook as part of a year-round giving program. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://commonknow.com/html/index.php March 28 (1-2 pm) Outreach to Hispanic/Latino Populations - Tu Biblioteca! (Infopeople) Engaging the ever-growing Spanish-speaking/Latino population in your library's programs and services presents interesting and rewarding opportunities. This webinar will explore various efforts to identify new opportunities, funding resources and community partners to expand your library's potential to serve this community. By the end of this webinar attendees will have the basic knowledge to incorporate into your Spanish Language Outreach (SLO) efforts. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar March 28 (1-2 pm) Spotlight!on National Library of Medicine Resources (NLM) This Spotlight! session will focus on Minority Health Resources and will be presented by Monica Rogers, NN/LM MCR Health Information Literacy Coordinator. Taking the one-hour class and completing the exercises and class evaluation makes you eligible to receive 1 Medical Library Association Continuing Education credit. This online training is FREE. Register online athttp://tinyurl.com/mcrclasses (registration is not required but is appreciated). URL: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone, Login: as a guest with your first and last name. Instructions to connect to the audio will show up once you've logged in. Captioning will be provided. Questions to Jim Honour,jhonour at uwyo.edu or 307-766-6537 March 29 (12-1 pm) Introduction to Corporate Giving (Grantspace) Explore the world of corporate support and tools and resources on corporate giving. Join us for an introduction to the world of corporate support for nonprofits and funding research tools to help you identify corporate prospects. We'll answer such questions as: What are the motivations behind corporate giving? What is the difference between a direct corporate giving program and a company-sponsored foundation and how does it affect my approach to research? What are the different pathways to partnership with a company? We will include a case study illustrating a corporate-nonprofit partnership. Prior attendance at Grantseeking Basics is strongly recommended. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars/(month)/3/(year)/2012 March 30 (11-12 pm) Location, Social and Mobile (O'Reilly) Think back 10 to 15 years ago, there was probably a kid in your neighborhood that you could pay a couple bucks to wash your car or mow your lawn. We've lost that sense of community over the years because the age of the internet has siloed us. With the social networking in full force, that is changing. Social, location, and mobile technologies are creating a meaningful foundation to connect a neighborhood both on and offline. Technology has finally caught up to human behavior, and we are able to use the internet to get off the internet and build a strong community together. In this webcast presentation Leah Busque will highlight how these technology trends are paving the way for new marketplace businesses and why they are so important to the success of these models. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://oreillynet.com/pub/e/2186 Please let me know if you have any questions! Jamie Jamie Markus Library Development Manager Wyoming State Library 2800 Central Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82002 307-777-5914 / Fax: 307-777-6289 jamie.markus at wyo.gov E-Mail to and from me, in connection with the transaction of public business, is subject to the Wyoming Public Records Act and may be disclosed to third parties. __._,_.___ Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Start a New Topic Messages in this topic (6) Recent Activity: * New Members 1 Visit Your Group [Yahoo! 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Contact: Dan Rude Membership/Marketing Specialist Association for Library Service to Children drude at ala.org 312.280.2164 Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 From: Dan Rude [mailto:drude at ala.org] Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2012 6:13 AM To: alsc-l at ala.org Subject: [alsc-l] Upcoming ALSC Webinar - Spring 2012 This spring, ALSC is full of convenient and relevant webinars. Each webinar is designed for busy professionals and students who seek to enhance their knowledge of topics related to children's librarianship. A reminder: all ALSC webinars are taught by real library professionals, who understand the literature and programming children's libraries. When weighing your options for online professional development, please consider the quality and caring of ALSC instructors. For more information on these webinars - such as times, fees, and registration - please visit the ALSC online education page: http://www.ala.org/alsced. Below is a calendar of upcoming webinars: March D?a 201: Community Partnerships, Marketing, and Funding Fri., Mar. 2, 2012, 1 - 2 PM CT Every Child Ready to Read - New Conversations on Research, Relationships and Partnerships Thurs., Mar. 8, 2012, 11 AM - 12:30 PM CT Between Storytime and the Prom: Tween Programming Fills the Gap Thurs., Mar. 8, 2012, 6 - 7 PM CT Storytelling 2.0 Monday, Mar.19, 2012, 6 -7 PM CT April Between Storytime and the Prom: Tween Programming Fills the Gap Fri., Apr. 6, 2012, 10 - 11 AM CT Making Every Day a D?a Day: Incorporating D?a into Current Youth Programming Thurs., Apr. 12, 2012, 1 - 2 PM CT Every Child Ready to Read - New Conversations on Research, Relationships and Partnerships Thurs., April 12, 2012, 6 - 7:30 PM CT Give Me Something to Read! When Social Networking Meets Readers Advisory Tues., Apr. 24, 2012, 6 - 7 PM CT May Between Storytime and the Prom: Tween Programming Fills the Gap Mon., May 14, 2012, 11 AM - 12 PM CT Give Me Something to Read! When Social Networking Meets Readers Advisory Tues., Apr. 24, 2012, 6 - 7 PM CT July Give Me Something to Read! When Social Networking Meets Readers Advisory Tues., July 10, 2012, 6 - 7 PM CT August Give Me Something to Read! When Social Networking Meets Readers Advisory Thurs., Aug. 9, 2012, Noon - 1 PM CT Dan Rude Membership/Marketing Specialist Association for Library Service to Children drude at ala.org 312.280.2164 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From katie.anderson at state.or.us Thu Mar 1 09:41:29 2012 From: katie.anderson at state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2012 17:41:29 +0000 Subject: [kids-lib] Free webinar supporting Summer, 2012! Message-ID: <640435851FD7CB4AB3C4BE0D1963BA241C3620D1@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> Hi! I just learned about the following FREE webinars related to the 2012 summer reading program. The emphasis of these workshops is on planning summer reading story and craft times that integrate math concepts. To learn a little more about what that might look like to decided whether or not you are interested, visit their website at: http://mixinginmath.terc.edu/Themes/summer2012_dreambig_starterset.cfm Questions? Email: mixinginmath at terc.edu or call 617.873.9654 Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 Dreaming of summer, 2012? At this webinar, you'll explore ways to combine summer reading crafts, stories, and family events with everyday life math, using Mixing in Math, a set of FREE materials in English and Spanish. Mixing in Math offers materials designed especially for Summer Reading 2012. Come ready to explore shapes, sizes, and patterns in everyday life! Check the Mixing in Math website, http://mixinginmath.terc.edu to learn more. Date: Monday, March 19, 2012 Time: 11:30-12:30 ET Register here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VN36VWD Date: Monday, March 26, 2012 Time: 11:30-12:30 ET Register here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VF7TXL6 Any questions? Please e-mail mixinginmath at terc.edu ___ Marlene Kliman Senior Scientist TERC I 2067 Massachusetts Avenue I Cambridge, MA 02140 617.873.9654 I 617.873.9602 fax Mixing in Math I http://mixinginmath.terc.edu Find us on Facebook and LinkedIn-- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Contact: Stephanie Nystrom OHEN Information Coordinator webmaster at ohen.org 503-695-6112 Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 Do you have patrons wanting to know more about homeschooling? The Oregon Home Education Network is the state's first and largest, inclusive, nonprofit, volunteer-run organization, dedicated to the support of all of Oregon's homeschooling families. OHEN offers the following homeschool support services: * Homeschooling in Oregon: A free presentation by a panel of 2-3 experienced homeschoolers. This 1.5 hour presentation consists of a general overview of homeschooling in Oregon and an extensive question & answer period. A handout of homeschooling resources will be given to all participants. We are currently scheduling Homeschooling in Oregon sessions for winter and spring 2012. * OHEN Homeschool Resource Guide for $10 (includes shipping) that features: 1. General Information on Homeschooling (4 pages) 2. Legal Information on Homeschooling in Oregon (6 pages) 3. Homeschool Resources (includes websites, books and magazines) (5 pages) 4. Statewide Homeschool Groups (2 pages) 5. Local Homeschool Groups (10 pages) 6. Alternative Education (includes charter schools, correspondence courses, and distance learning) (2-4 pages) 7. Special Needs Resources (includes support groups and information on Privately Developed Plans (PDPs)) (5 pages) 8. Approved List of Homeschool Testers (20 pages) The OHEN Homeschool Resource Guide comes in a 3-ring binder so that it is easy to update. If you purchase a binder or binders, you can subscribe for free updates. * E-mail and phone helplines to answer all of the homeschooling questions you or your patrons may have: Phone: 503-321-5166 (voice mail) E-mail: info at ohen.org * A website full of up-to-date homeschool resources and information: http://www.ohen.org/ We are in the process of adding libraries to our lists of local homeschool resources: http://www.ohen.org/oregon/links. If your library has special resources or ongoing programs for homeschoolers, we would like to include that information as well. * OHEN Homeschool Convention: OHEN's 12th Homeschool Convention will be on Saturday, June 30 at Valley Catholic High School in Beaverton. If you would like to post flyers, please let me know and I will send them to you by mail or e-mail them to you to print. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do to help you better serve the homeschoolers in your community. 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The staff from the Wilsonville Public will share success stories and challenges from the first two years of their "Science Adventure", as well as practical tips for adapting and implementing similar programs in your library setting. * Find out what is new at the Oregon State Library and what's happening with our own CSD. * In addition, this is your chance to share your brilliant ideas for programs, activities, crafts and more, inspired by this year's "Dream Big: Read!" and "Own the Night" Summer Reading themes. Registration is FREE as lunch is on your own. Follow the link below to register. https://web.memberclicks.com/mc/quickForm/viewForm.do?orgId=ola&formId=114411 Questions? contact Gayle Waiss Gayle Waiss Children's Librarian/Assistant Director Siuslaw Public Library 1460 9th Street Florence OR 97439 Office: 541-997-3132 ext. 207 Fax: 541-997-6473 Cellular: 541-991-7593 email: gwaiss at siuslaw.lib.or.us From katie.anderson at state.or.us Mon Mar 5 11:40:58 2012 From: katie.anderson at state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2012 19:40:58 +0000 Subject: [kids-lib] Oregon Battle of the Books Volunteers Needed :) Message-ID: <640435851FD7CB4AB3C4BE0D1963BA241C364E63@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> Forwarded on behalf of Ruth Murray and Jo Fidler: Howdy! My name is Jo Fidler and I am one of the organizers of the Region 1 Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) Tournament which will be taking place on March 17th at Sunset High School in Beaverton. We are looking for volunteers to help out at the tournament as Moderator/Readers to read questions and help run the battles. Please fill out this online form (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dDBsRXFhMmtZR0ZlT055Vi1JczFPemc6MQ) if you're willing to help! Questions? Email: obobregion1 at gmail.com or call Jo at (503) 259-3860 Thanks for supporting literacy in schools, Jo Fidler Library Media Specialist Hazeldale Elementary Thanks to the Oregon Battle the Books (OBOB) students around the state have been devouring books and have been facing off in literature comprehension "battles". On March 17th, at Sunset High School in Beaverton, school champions from around the region will converge in hopes of earning a spot at the State Tournament. We are looking for a few good volunteers to serve as Moderator/Readers (see attached flyer for more information). If you are interested in being a Moderator/Reader at this year's tournament please fill out the online volunteer form. And...feel free to forward to anyone you think would enjoy helping. For questions and/or comments please email the Region 1 Committee at [obobregion1 at gmail.com], more information can be found at our website [http://oboblsta.pbworks.com/w/page/5653620/FrontPage]. Thanks for your support! -- Region 1 Committee Oregon Battle of the Books Andrea Burke Pamela DeFiebrie Jo Fidler Shannon Bauck Molly Sloan -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jacquelp at multcolib.org Tue Mar 6 10:02:07 2012 From: jacquelp at multcolib.org (Jacqueline Partch) Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2012 10:02:07 -0800 Subject: [kids-lib] Beverly Cleary Children's Choice Award nominees, 2012-13 Message-ID: Hello all, The Beverly Cleary Children's Choice Award nominees for the 2012-13 school year have been announced. They are Graff, Lisa. *Sophie Simon Solves Them All.* ** Jules, Jacqueline. *Zapato Power: Freddie Ramos Takes Off* **** Kurtz, Chris. *The Pup Who Cried Wolf*. ** Schlitz, Laura Amy. *The Night Fairy.* **** Viorst, Judith. *Lulu and the Brontosaurus.* **** Wight, Eric. *Frankie Pickle and the Pine Run 3000.* For more information about the Beverly Cleary Children's Choice Award, visit http://oasl.memberclicks.net/bccca-home. -- *Jackie Partch* School Corps Lead Worker Multnomah County Library Phone: 503.988.6004 Fax: 503.988.5441 *jacquelp at multcolib.org* *www.multcolib.org* * **facebook.com/multcolib* *twitter.com/multcolib *Work schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays and alternate Wednesdays -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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For tangible, print books that represent the Native American culture appropriately, please remember the American Indians in Children's Literature blog (http://americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com/2012/03/cradle-me-by-debbie-slier.html) is a great resources for materials selection. As always, be sure to use your library's selection/collection development policy when determining whether or not to purchase any materials for your library. Enjoy, Katie Anderson Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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After clicking on Continue, patrons or students will get right in to LEL without having to log in to it separately because the LEL account is connected to their existing CIS account. When they are done using LEL and log out, they will still be logged in to CIS. LearningExpress Library users should understand that LEL accounts in CIS and those created via your library's links or OSLIS are separate, and resources saved in one are not accessible via the other. In other words, if a user creates a LearningExpress Library account via your library's link to LEL or via the OSLIS link, the results of any LearningExpress tests saved in that account cannot be accessed via the CIS account. If you are helping patrons access LearningExpress Library and your library subscribes to CIS, you might want to discuss the best way to access LearningExpress Library so as to avoid double accounts. If you have questions about how to access LearningExpress Library via Oregon Career Information Systems, please contact Romella Lee at rlee at orcis.uoregon.edu or 800.495.1266 x4. I'll be happy to answer any questions about LearningExpress Library itself. Please share this information with others in your library or college/university as appropriate. Thanks, Jen Jennifer Maurer School Library Consultant Oregon State Library 250 Winter St NE Salem, OR 97301 503.378.5011 jennifer.maurer at state.or.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Verify the final score with the Judges and then take it to the OBOB official in charge. ? Moderator/Readers are not required to read the books, the kids have that part covered! Sign up today! There will be four rounds of battles for 3-5th & 6-8th. 7:45-8:45 Check-in & Training (light breakfast will be served) 9:00-10:30 Preliminary Round for 3-5th, 6-8th 10:45-11:15 Sweet Sixteen 11:30-12:00 Amazing Eight 12:15-12:45 Finals Grades 9-12 We need Moderators for these! Preliminary Rounds will be held from 10:30-noon, Final Rounds from noon-12:30. Help us keep the love of literature humming! Fill out our Volunteer Form: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHNwOVF0eks5aVVRdzJpUG5TWENaWWc6MQ or contact Andrea Surfleet Volunteer Coordinator for OBOB Region 2 andrea.surfleet at corvallis.k12.or.us atsurfleet at comcast.net 541-602-0427 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jennifer.maurer at state.or.us Thu Mar 8 16:06:17 2012 From: jennifer.maurer at state.or.us (Jennifer Maurer) Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2012 00:06:17 +0000 Subject: [kids-lib] Reminder: What is a Library Database? => Gale Webinar on 3/13 or 3/21 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Please pardon the cross-posting. Just a friendly reminder that next Tuesday from 11 am to 12:30 pm Pacific is the first of two offerings of a Gale webinar called What is a Library Database? The session is designed to help librarians, library staff, community organizers, and teachers understand what a library database is and how these resources can help their students, patrons, and communities. An introduction to the library databases will be covered as well as a discussion about what is available and how to use them to help people. Attendance certificates can be provided upon request. Training Objectives: * To understand the difference between using the open Internet and using databases to help patrons and students * To understand the tools built into the library databases and how they can help many different types of people * To develop strategies for using the resources to answer common patron questions * To learn some strategies for integrating these resources into the classroom * To learn what eResources are available to you through the Oregon State Library You do not need to register, and a PDF with access information is included in the postings on Northwest Central and the two Gale support sites for Oregon libraries. http://www.nwcentral.org/what-library-database-gale-webinar http://galesupport.com/oregon/ (Click on Training Opportunities in blue toolbar at top of page.) http://www.galesupport.com/oregonacad/ (Click on Training Info in column on right.) Hope you can join us! Thanks, Jen Jennifer Maurer School Library Consultant Oregon State Library 250 Winter Street NE Salem, OR 97301 503.378.5011 jennifer.maurer at state.or.us OSLIS || www.oslis.org Learn to research. Research to learn.? From: kids-lib-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:kids-lib-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Jennifer Maurer Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 1:39 PM To: kids-lib at listsmart.osl.state.or.us Subject: [kids-lib] Gale Webinar Series for Oregon: What is a Library Database?, Finding eResources, Marketing Please pardon the cross-posting. Over the next three months, Julie Pepera, a great Gale trainer, will offer six webinars on three different topics. I've included a table for quick reference to easily mark your calendars, and below that is more detailed information about each webinar topic. I'll send technical details about how to join a webinar in a reminder email coming soon. This information and the technical details are also posted on Northwest Central. Hope you can join us for one or more trainings! Schedule at a Glance Gale Webinar Topic Date Time What is a Library Database? Tuesday, March 13th 11:00 am to 12:30 pm Pacific (90 min.) What is a Library Database? Wednesday, March 21st 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm Pacific (90 min.) Finding eResources to Support Library Programming Tuesday, April 3rd 11:00 am to noon Pacific Marketing Your Gale Databases Wednesday, April 18th 11:00 am to noon Pacific Finding eResources to Support Library Programming Thursday, May 3rd 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm Pacific Marketing Your Gale Databases Tuesday, May 8th 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm Pacific Webinar Descriptions What is a Library Database? This one and a half hour web training session is designed to help new librarians, library staff, community organizers, and teachers understand what a library database is and how these resources can help their students, patrons, and communities. An introduction to the library databases will be covered as well as a discussion about what is available and how to use them to help people. Attendance certificates can be provided upon request. Training Objectives: ? To understand the difference between using the open internet and using databases to help patrons and students ? To understand the tools built into the library databases and how they can help many different types of people ? To develop strategies for using the resources to answer common patron questions ? To learn some strategies for integrating these resources into the classroom ? To learn what eResources are available to you through the Oregon State Library Dates: Tuesday, March 13th 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Pacific Wednesday, March 21st 3:30 am - 5:00 pm Pacific ------------------------- Finding eResources to Support Library Programming Using the tools available through the Oregon State Library and Gale Cengage Learning, this one hour webinar will show you how to locate resources to support library programming. Help celebrate things like Black History Month and Women's History Month. Book and periodical titles available to Oregon residents will be discussed, as well as strategies for easily getting these tools to patrons and students. Attendance certificates can be provided upon request. Training Objectives: ? To learn what eResources are available to you through the Oregon State Library that will help support special programming ? To develop strategies for promoting the eResources both digitally and at the library Dates: Tuesday, April 3rd 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Pacific Thursday, May 3rd 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Pacific ------------------------- Marketing Your Gale Databases This one hour web training session will help libraries learn how to promote their eResources. Tools for ordering free posters, bookmarks and tent cards will be covered. Discover pre-created outreach letters and press releases to help you reach out in your community. Also, an introduction to using social networking and online media to promote libraries digitally will be covered. Attendance certificates can be provided upon request. Training Objectives: ? To discover pre-created outreach tools you can use in your community ? To learn about some of the most popular online social networking websites and tools that can help promote library programs and which may be right for you ? To develop strategies for promoting the eResources both digitally and in the physical world ? To learn what eResources are available to you through the Oregon State Library that can benefit patrons Dates: Wednesday, April 18th 11:00 am -12:00 pm Pacific Tuesday, May 8th 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Pacific ------------------------- Still want help using a specific Gale database? Check the national Gale webinar schedule. Remember that many databases use the same interface. Therefore, if you wanted to know more about how to use Academic OneFile, for example, you could sign up for the PowerSearch webinar since they use the same interface. http://galesupport.com/oregon/ (Click on Training Opportunities in the blue toolbar at the top.) As always, if you have questions, please ask. Thanks, Jen Jennifer Maurer School Library Consultant Oregon State Library 250 Winter Street NE Salem, OR 97301 503.378.5011 jennifer.maurer at state.or.us OSLIS || www.oslis.org Learn to research. 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Find the playlist of videos here: http://goo.gl/rrGCs. -Lisa Lisa Elliott Young Adult Librarian Tigard Public Library lisae at tigard-or.gov 503-718-2654 All Oregon public, volunteer, and tribal libraries are members of the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP), and receive a free summer reading manual. To get the most out of your membership, create an account on the CSLP website (http://www.cslpreads.org/) and you will be able to access additional summer reading resources. CSLP membership dues and manual fees are paid for by the State Library with LSTA funds. Summer reading manuals are distributed by OLA's Children's Services Division, and both CSD and OYAN members represent you on CSLP committees and at the CSLP annual meeting. For more information contact one of your CSLP representatives: * Gayle Waiss, CSD Summer Reading Chair: gwaiss at siuslaw.lib.or.us * Jessica Marie, CSD Summer Reading Incoming Chair: Jmarie at cityofsalem.net * Lisa Elliott, OYAN CSLP Liaison: lisae at tigard-or.gov * Katie Anderson, CSLP Oregon State Representative: katie.anderson at state.or.us ________________________________ DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules "City General Records Retention Schedule." -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jennifer.maurer at state.or.us Tue Mar 13 09:27:10 2012 From: jennifer.maurer at state.or.us (Jennifer Maurer) Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:27:10 +0000 Subject: [kids-lib] Reminder: What is a Library Database? => Gale Webinar Today Message-ID: Please pardon the cross-posting. Just a friendly reminder that the first of two Gale webinars, What is a Library Database?, is today from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm Pacific. If you can't make it today, you have another chance next Wednesday, March 21st, from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm Pacific. Thanks, Jen Jennifer Maurer School Library Consultant Oregon State Library 250 Winter Street NE Salem, OR 97301 503.378.5011 jennifer.maurer at state.or.us OSLIS || www.oslis.org Learn to research. Research to learn.? From: kids-lib-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:kids-lib-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Jennifer Maurer Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 4:06 PM To: kids-lib at listsmart.osl.state.or.us Subject: [kids-lib] Reminder: What is a Library Database? => Gale Webinar on 3/13 or 3/21 Please pardon the cross-posting. Just a friendly reminder that next Tuesday from 11 am to 12:30 pm Pacific is the first of two offerings of a Gale webinar called What is a Library Database? The session is designed to help librarians, library staff, community organizers, and teachers understand what a library database is and how these resources can help their students, patrons, and communities. An introduction to the library databases will be covered as well as a discussion about what is available and how to use them to help people. Attendance certificates can be provided upon request. Training Objectives: * To understand the difference between using the open Internet and using databases to help patrons and students * To understand the tools built into the library databases and how they can help many different types of people * To develop strategies for using the resources to answer common patron questions * To learn some strategies for integrating these resources into the classroom * To learn what eResources are available to you through the Oregon State Library You do not need to register, and a PDF with access information is included in the postings on Northwest Central and the two Gale support sites for Oregon libraries. http://www.nwcentral.org/what-library-database-gale-webinar http://galesupport.com/oregon/ (Click on Training Opportunities in blue toolbar at top of page.) http://www.galesupport.com/oregonacad/ (Click on Training Info in column on right.) Hope you can join us! Thanks, Jen Jennifer Maurer School Library Consultant Oregon State Library 250 Winter Street NE Salem, OR 97301 503.378.5011 jennifer.maurer at state.or.us OSLIS || www.oslis.org Learn to research. Research to learn.? From: kids-lib-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:kids-lib-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Jennifer Maurer Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 1:39 PM To: kids-lib at listsmart.osl.state.or.us Subject: [kids-lib] Gale Webinar Series for Oregon: What is a Library Database?, Finding eResources, Marketing Please pardon the cross-posting. Over the next three months, Julie Pepera, a great Gale trainer, will offer six webinars on three different topics. I've included a table for quick reference to easily mark your calendars, and below that is more detailed information about each webinar topic. I'll send technical details about how to join a webinar in a reminder email coming soon. This information and the technical details are also posted on Northwest Central. Hope you can join us for one or more trainings! Schedule at a Glance Gale Webinar Topic Date Time What is a Library Database? Tuesday, March 13th 11:00 am to 12:30 pm Pacific (90 min.) What is a Library Database? Wednesday, March 21st 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm Pacific (90 min.) Finding eResources to Support Library Programming Tuesday, April 3rd 11:00 am to noon Pacific Marketing Your Gale Databases Wednesday, April 18th 11:00 am to noon Pacific Finding eResources to Support Library Programming Thursday, May 3rd 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm Pacific Marketing Your Gale Databases Tuesday, May 8th 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm Pacific Webinar Descriptions What is a Library Database? This one and a half hour web training session is designed to help new librarians, library staff, community organizers, and teachers understand what a library database is and how these resources can help their students, patrons, and communities. An introduction to the library databases will be covered as well as a discussion about what is available and how to use them to help people. Attendance certificates can be provided upon request. Training Objectives: ? To understand the difference between using the open internet and using databases to help patrons and students ? To understand the tools built into the library databases and how they can help many different types of people ? To develop strategies for using the resources to answer common patron questions ? To learn some strategies for integrating these resources into the classroom ? To learn what eResources are available to you through the Oregon State Library Dates: Tuesday, March 13th 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Pacific Wednesday, March 21st 3:30 am - 5:00 pm Pacific ------------------------- Finding eResources to Support Library Programming Using the tools available through the Oregon State Library and Gale Cengage Learning, this one hour webinar will show you how to locate resources to support library programming. Help celebrate things like Black History Month and Women's History Month. Book and periodical titles available to Oregon residents will be discussed, as well as strategies for easily getting these tools to patrons and students. Attendance certificates can be provided upon request. Training Objectives: ? To learn what eResources are available to you through the Oregon State Library that will help support special programming ? To develop strategies for promoting the eResources both digitally and at the library Dates: Tuesday, April 3rd 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Pacific Thursday, May 3rd 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Pacific ------------------------- Marketing Your Gale Databases This one hour web training session will help libraries learn how to promote their eResources. Tools for ordering free posters, bookmarks and tent cards will be covered. Discover pre-created outreach letters and press releases to help you reach out in your community. Also, an introduction to using social networking and online media to promote libraries digitally will be covered. Attendance certificates can be provided upon request. Training Objectives: ? To discover pre-created outreach tools you can use in your community ? To learn about some of the most popular online social networking websites and tools that can help promote library programs and which may be right for you ? To develop strategies for promoting the eResources both digitally and in the physical world ? To learn what eResources are available to you through the Oregon State Library that can benefit patrons Dates: Wednesday, April 18th 11:00 am -12:00 pm Pacific Tuesday, May 8th 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Pacific ------------------------- Still want help using a specific Gale database? Check the national Gale webinar schedule. Remember that many databases use the same interface. Therefore, if you wanted to know more about how to use Academic OneFile, for example, you could sign up for the PowerSearch webinar since they use the same interface. http://galesupport.com/oregon/ (Click on Training Opportunities in the blue toolbar at the top.) As always, if you have questions, please ask. Thanks, Jen Jennifer Maurer School Library Consultant Oregon State Library 250 Winter Street NE Salem, OR 97301 503.378.5011 jennifer.maurer at state.or.us OSLIS || www.oslis.org Learn to research. Research to learn.? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jennifer.maurer at state.or.us Tue Mar 13 09:58:50 2012 From: jennifer.maurer at state.or.us (Jennifer Maurer) Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:58:50 +0000 Subject: [kids-lib] 2012 Youth Photo Contest - A Healthier Oregon Begins Today Message-ID: Please pardon the cross-posting. The Northwest Health Foundation and the Oregon Health Authority are sponsoring the fourth annual Youth Photo Contest for 2012, The Way I See It: A Youth Perspective on Health, from March 15th to April 15th. For details, see the attached flyer and read the email below. FYI, Jen Jennifer Maurer School Library Consultant Oregon State Library 250 Winter Street NE Salem, OR 97301 503.378.5011 jennifer.maurer at state.or.us OSLIS || www.oslis.org Learn to research. Research to learn.(c) From: libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Young Jennifer L Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 12:34 PM To: 'libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us' Subject: [Libs-Or] 2012 Youth Photo Contest - A Healthier Oregon Begins Today Please post the flyer on library bulletin boards and forward this message to schools, teachers, youth groups, or students who might be interested. Thank you! The Northwest Health Foundation and the Oregon Health Authority are pleased to announce the fourth annual Youth Photo Contest for 2012, "The Way I See It: A Youth Perspective on Health". Contest winners will receive cash prizes ($300. first place, $200. second and $100. for third) , and this year, the winning students' schools will also receive a matching cash prize! The theme of this year's contest is A Healthier Oregon Begins Today. Oregon youth between the ages of 12 and 18 are eligible to submit photos illustrating how the environments in which Oregonians live, learn, work, and play can help their ability to make healthy choices. The contest begins on March 15th, and entries can be submitted until midnight on April 15, 2012. Complete contest rules and submission instructions can be found at www.nwhf.org/photocontest . Please share this information with anyone who might be interested! Jennifer Young, MPH, RD Nutrition and Physical Activity Coordinator Office of Family Health Public Health Division, OHA 800 NE Oregon St., Ste. 805 Portland, OR 97232 telephone: (971) 673-0245 fax: (971) 673-0240 jennifer.l.young at state.or.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Nominations for this coveted award are open *until March 31st.* Please include the following: 1. Nominee's *name* 2. Nominee's *contact information* 3. *Description* of the nominee's positive and significant contributions to teens in libraries in the State Of Oregon 4. And any accompanying letters of support. We especially like to hear from teens and it's okay to send under separate cover. Mail or email your letter of nomination and letters of support to: Susan Smallsreed Northwest Library 2300 NW Thurman St. Portland, OR 97210 I look forward to hearing about the fantastic things that are happening for teens in Oregon! Susan -- Susan Smallsreed Youth Librarian, Northwest Library Multnomah County Library Phone: 503.988.5560 susansm at multcolib.org www.multcolib.org work schedule: Tues.- Sat., 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jennifer.maurer at state.or.us Wed Mar 14 11:06:09 2012 From: jennifer.maurer at state.or.us (Jennifer Maurer) Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:06:09 +0000 Subject: [kids-lib] Reading for the Earth Campaign for Youth in Grades K-8 (w/ Gale Tie-In) Message-ID: Please pardon the cross-posting. In honor of Earth Day, and for the entire month of April, the Earth Day Network is asking libraries to participate in their two-year-old program, Reading for the Earth, for youth in grades K - 8. The goal is for ?kids to borrow and read environmentally themed books from their library. The purpose of the campaign is twofold: to educate youth about the environment, and to inspire them to read books more often.? A rep from the Earth Day Network told me that ALA just signed on as a partner, which basically means they endorse the program. For those who want to register their library and document a few activities, they can receive recognition at the end of the campaign. Or, go low key, don?t register, and participate at your leisure. ;-) The website, http://www.earthday.org/reading, has suggested reading lists, PDFs of promotional posters, suggested activities, an organizer?s guide, and more. http://www.earthday.org/encouragereading (posters and reading lists) http://www.earthday.org/RegisterYourLibrary (register your library) http://www.earthday.org/OrganizeReading (suggested activities and organizer?s guide) http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/1807/images/2012/Reading/readingtoolkit.pdf (overall summary) If you plan to participate, consider supplementing your collection of books about the environment by bookmarking specific articles or searches in the Gale databases. Then post the recommended reading or resource list (of bookmarks) to your library webpage, create a QR code that directs to the page of links and add it to a newsletter article, send the links to your local homeschooling association, etc. Not comfortable using Gale bookmarks that way? Then maybe the Gale webinar on April 3rd at 11am Pacific is for you: Finding eResources to Support Library Programming. Here?s a sample of bookmarked items from the Gale databases that promote learning about the environment. If prompted for a "password, library barcode number, or other ID," use the password of Oregon school districts' and private schools' Gale login (which is oslis for everyone) or enter your own library barcode number. >From GREENR, a topic page about Forests and Deforestation: http://tinygaleurl.com?br3lds6 >From Student Resources in Context, an audio clip about listening to sounds in habitats to gauge the health of landscapes: http://tinygaleurl.com?ovdbuyz >From Gale Virtual Reference Library, an article about midwife toads with a section on their conservation status: http://tinygaleurl.com?ongotpj >From Kids InfoBits, a ?go green? quiz: http://tinygaleurl.com?38xc5hx Questions about the Reading for the Earth campaign? Please email Deon Jackson at reading at earthday.org. Questions about the Gale databases? I can help with that or direct you to someone who can. Thanks, Jen Jennifer Maurer School Library Consultant Oregon State Library 250 Winter Street NE Salem, OR 97301 503.378.5011 jennifer.maurer at state.or.us OSLIS || www.oslis.org Learn to research. Research to learn.? [http://oasl.memberclicks.net/message/image/665e2666-742a-4fc2-879f-6b3da84bc7f5] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From katie.anderson at state.or.us Thu Mar 15 12:45:15 2012 From: katie.anderson at state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:45:15 +0000 Subject: [kids-lib] Summer Reading survey for ALL library staff-2 more weeks to take the survey Message-ID: <640435851FD7CB4AB3C4BE0D1963BA241C38B4FE@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> This is a reminder that you have only 2 more weeks to complete the summer reading slogan survey. Please remember all library staff at public libraries are welcome to complete this survey to express their opinion on whether or not there should be one or three summer reading slogans and artists. See my email below for details. Questions? Contact Jasmine Rockwell at Jasmine.Rockwell at state.sd.us Here is the link to the survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/OneSlogan Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 From: Katie Anderson Sent: Friday, February 17, 2012 4:02 PM To: (kids-lib at listsmart.osl.state.or.us) Subject: Summer Reading survey for ALL library staff! Hello! The national Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) is conducting a survey for all library staff at public libraries across the country. This survey is designed to find out what all types of library staff think about the having one summer reading slogan or 4 slogans (as we currently do) and if library staff want 1 artist for all ages or 4 artists, one designing artwork for each age-range (as we do now). It is okay if staff at the same library have a different opinion about the slogan(s) and art-this is everyone's opportunity to share their professional opinion. Here is the link to the survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/OneSlogan Here is the person to contact if you have any questions about the survey: Jasmine Rockwell Jasmine.Rockwell at state.sd.us Children's & Youth Services Coordinator South Dakota State Library 800 Governors Drive Pierre, SD 57501 (605) 773-5066 Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From alta at cplib.net Fri Mar 16 10:36:22 2012 From: alta at cplib.net (alta) Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:36:22 -0700 Subject: [kids-lib] Curry Public Library Message-ID: <000301cd039b$4f2d1060$ed873120$@cplib.net> Dear Katie I was happy for the opportunity to touch base with you, and to be a part of the state wide children?s programs. Here is the form for the College Savings Plan. I appreciate the chance to offer that as well as get help with a performance. Our Summer Reading Program is looking up!! ?.??* .??*??)) -:?:-?.??* -:?:- ((??.??*~Alta Denton *?? )) Curry Public Library Youth Services -:?:- ?? ((??.??* .??*((??.?.?? *-:?:- ... -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Summer Reading Program free performance for the college Savings.docx Type: application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document Size: 13957 bytes Desc: not available URL: From katie.anderson at state.or.us Fri Mar 16 15:29:44 2012 From: katie.anderson at state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2012 22:29:44 +0000 Subject: [kids-lib] In the news: Media literacy article Message-ID: <640435851FD7CB4AB3C4BE0D1963BA241C38FBDB@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> Hi! Earlier this week I read the article Your Wired Kid by Annie Murphy Paul in Good Housekeeping online. Much of the article pulls from Lisa Guernsey, one of my favorite resources for media literacy information and research and author of Into the Minds of Babes. This article specifically discusses media use and children over 2 years old, particularly school age kids and teens, and takes the realistic approach that kids today consume media almost constantly and asks how can we set expectations around media use that off-set the negative effects and increase the positive social and educational effects. Here are the key things I took away: Growing research shows that screen time can make a kid fat, interfere with sleep, increase risky behaviors (drinking, smoking, drug use, and unprotected sex), weaken parental bonds, and correspond to mood problems. (my summary of negative research in the article) Growing research shows that video game players have sharper vision, faster reaction times, are less easily distracted, are better at multi-tasking, and may be associate with increased creativity such as generating stories. Screen time can also foster connections, closeness with peers, greater empathy, and provide a venue teens are more willing to share their feelings and practice emotional life. (my summary of positive research in the article) Tips for parents: 1. Don?t get caught up in the idea of limiting screen time to a certain number of hours, instead establish tech-free zones or times of day (such as during meal times) and collect all electronic devices an hour before bedtime, returning them all in the morning. 2. Consider your child?s behavior both online and offline?is your child meeting obligations at school and home and do they have positive friendships both online and face-to-face. 3. Give your kids guidance on digital life just as you would any other fraught activity. Link to the article: http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/family/parenting-tips/recommended-screen-time-for-children Link to Lisa Guernsey?s website: http://www.lisaguernsey.com/publicHome.htm Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jennifer.maurer at state.or.us Mon Mar 19 13:57:29 2012 From: jennifer.maurer at state.or.us (Jennifer Maurer) Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:57:29 +0000 Subject: [kids-lib] Reminder: What is a Library Database? => Gale Webinar on 3/21 Message-ID: Just a friendly reminder that this Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:00 pm Pacific is the free Gale webinar called What is a Library Database? You do not need to register, and a PDF with access information is included in the postings on Northwest Central and the two Gale support sites for Oregon libraries. http://www.nwcentral.org/what-library-database-gale-webinar-0 http://galesupport.com/oregon/ (Click on Training Opportunities in blue toolbar at top of page.) http://www.galesupport.com/oregonacad/ (Click on Training Info in column on right.) The session is designed to help librarians, library staff, community organizers, and teachers understand what a library database is and how these resources can help their students, patrons, and communities. An introduction to the library databases will be covered as well as a discussion about what is available and how to use them to help people. Attendance certificates can be provided upon request. Training Objectives: * To understand the difference between using the open Internet and using databases to help patrons and students * To understand the tools built into the library databases and how they can help many different types of people * To develop strategies for using the resources to answer common patron questions * To learn some strategies for integrating these resources into the classroom * To learn what eResources are available to you through the Oregon State Library Hope you can join us! The next Gale webinar in the spring series, Finding eResources to Support Library Programming, will be on April 3rd from 11:00 am to noon Pacific. Thanks, Jen Jennifer Maurer School Library Consultant Oregon State Library 250 Winter Street NE Salem, OR 97301 503.378.5011 jennifer.maurer at state.or.us OSLIS || www.oslis.org Learn to research. Research to learn.? From: kids-lib-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:kids-lib-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Jennifer Maurer Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 1:39 PM To: kids-lib at listsmart.osl.state.or.us Subject: [kids-lib] Gale Webinar Series for Oregon: What is a Library Database?, Finding eResources, Marketing Please pardon the cross-posting. Over the next three months, Julie Pepera, a great Gale trainer, will offer six webinars on three different topics. I've included a table for quick reference to easily mark your calendars, and below that is more detailed information about each webinar topic. I'll send technical details about how to join a webinar in a reminder email coming soon. This information and the technical details are also posted on Northwest Central. Hope you can join us for one or more trainings! Schedule at a Glance Gale Webinar Topic Date Time What is a Library Database? Tuesday, March 13th 11:00 am to 12:30 pm Pacific (90 min.) What is a Library Database? Wednesday, March 21st 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm Pacific (90 min.) Finding eResources to Support Library Programming Tuesday, April 3rd 11:00 am to noon Pacific Marketing Your Gale Databases Wednesday, April 18th 11:00 am to noon Pacific Finding eResources to Support Library Programming Thursday, May 3rd 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm Pacific Marketing Your Gale Databases Tuesday, May 8th 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm Pacific Webinar Descriptions What is a Library Database? This one and a half hour web training session is designed to help new librarians, library staff, community organizers, and teachers understand what a library database is and how these resources can help their students, patrons, and communities. An introduction to the library databases will be covered as well as a discussion about what is available and how to use them to help people. Attendance certificates can be provided upon request. Training Objectives: ? To understand the difference between using the open internet and using databases to help patrons and students ? To understand the tools built into the library databases and how they can help many different types of people ? To develop strategies for using the resources to answer common patron questions ? To learn some strategies for integrating these resources into the classroom ? To learn what eResources are available to you through the Oregon State Library Dates: Tuesday, March 13th 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Pacific Wednesday, March 21st 3:30 am - 5:00 pm Pacific ------------------------- Finding eResources to Support Library Programming Using the tools available through the Oregon State Library and Gale Cengage Learning, this one hour webinar will show you how to locate resources to support library programming. Help celebrate things like Black History Month and Women's History Month. Book and periodical titles available to Oregon residents will be discussed, as well as strategies for easily getting these tools to patrons and students. Attendance certificates can be provided upon request. Training Objectives: ? To learn what eResources are available to you through the Oregon State Library that will help support special programming ? To develop strategies for promoting the eResources both digitally and at the library Dates: Tuesday, April 3rd 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Pacific Thursday, May 3rd 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Pacific ------------------------- Marketing Your Gale Databases This one hour web training session will help libraries learn how to promote their eResources. Tools for ordering free posters, bookmarks and tent cards will be covered. Discover pre-created outreach letters and press releases to help you reach out in your community. Also, an introduction to using social networking and online media to promote libraries digitally will be covered. Attendance certificates can be provided upon request. Training Objectives: ? To discover pre-created outreach tools you can use in your community ? To learn about some of the most popular online social networking websites and tools that can help promote library programs and which may be right for you ? To develop strategies for promoting the eResources both digitally and in the physical world ? To learn what eResources are available to you through the Oregon State Library that can benefit patrons Dates: Wednesday, April 18th 11:00 am -12:00 pm Pacific Tuesday, May 8th 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Pacific ------------------------- Still want help using a specific Gale database? Check the national Gale webinar schedule. Remember that many databases use the same interface. Therefore, if you wanted to know more about how to use Academic OneFile, for example, you could sign up for the PowerSearch webinar since they use the same interface. http://galesupport.com/oregon/ (Click on Training Opportunities in the blue toolbar at the top.) As always, if you have questions, please ask. Thanks, Jen Jennifer Maurer School Library Consultant Oregon State Library 250 Winter Street NE Salem, OR 97301 503.378.5011 jennifer.maurer at state.or.us OSLIS || www.oslis.org Learn to research. Research to learn.? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kobrist at ci.monmouth.or.us Mon Mar 19 14:35:03 2012 From: kobrist at ci.monmouth.or.us (KRIST OBRIST) Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:35:03 -0700 Subject: [kids-lib] Children's Services Division needs YOU! Message-ID: - - - Please excuse cross-posting - - - Hey Oregon Youth Services staff... We need YOU! It's that time of year, Spring is around the corner (um, I sure hope so anyway) and CSD needs to add to our great team. It's time to nominate candidates for the CSD Board (Children's Services Division of the Oregon Library Association). The A - B - C's of CSD: A ? Awesome opportunity to get involved and help shape the future of CSD and children?s library services in Oregon [and beyond]. B ? Build your network of colleagues across the state [and across the nation!] C ? Connect ? Collaborate - Celebrate! Have you, even briefly, considered joining in the fun of being a part of the Children's Services Division Board? Have you ever thought, "Gee, I'd like to help out but...": 1. I'm just too busy 2. My library is too small 3. I'll think about it.....for next year 4. I don't know what I can do to help out Well... 1. Everybody's busy. You're not alone. There are many great CSD Board alumni (and current Board members) to connect with for support and guidance. 2. We welcome people from all different sized libraries; there are different opportunities that might work for you (not all of them requiring election to an office), just ask! 3. Guess what? It IS next year. Now's the time to take that step and join in the fun! 4. We can help you figure that out. We need candidates for the following positions (position descriptions attached): - CSD Chair-Elect - Summer Reading Chair-Elect (travel to Atlanta, GA in April 2013 for CSLP Annual Meeting!) - Secretary (not an elected position, appointed by CSD Chair) Nominations are being accepted NOW! Yes, you can nominate yourself. You must be a member of CSD. Email CSD Chair Deeda Chamberlain with your interest ~ Deeda.Chamberlain at ci.woodburn.or.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Here is a link to the posters, which are available in standard 11 x 8.5 as well as 22 x 28: http://www.oregon.gov/OSL/LD/youthsvcs/oregon.poetry.collection.shtml#Print_Oregon_Poetry_Posters Here is a link to information on the Oregon Poetry Collection, including how to check out materials from the State Library: http://www.oregon.gov/OSL/LD/youthsvcs/oregon.poetry.collection.shtml Enjoy, Katie Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 From: oasl-all at memberclicks.net [mailto:oasl-all at memberclicks.net] On Behalf Of Jennifer Maurer Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 6:12 PM To: Katie Anderson Subject: [oasl-all] Tidbits from the Library World, Part 2: April Events April is a busy month for school library-related events. Read this edition of Tidbits to learn about resources that support these activities. The information has been culled from American Libraries Direct, AASL Hotline and website, ODE, local and national newspapers, and other sources. If you don?t have time to read everything, I encourage you to scan the headings for dates and deadlines and for what you deem most important. School Library Month April is School Library Month ?School Library Month (SLM) is the American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) celebration of school librarians and their programs. Every April school librarians are encouraged to create activities to help their school and local community celebrate the essential role that strong school library programs play in a student's educational career. ... The 2012 theme is You belong @ your library.? Busy, busy, busy? For $19, you can buy web graphics to post on your school and/or library websites. (As I said in the past, I?m truly not getting a kickback from the ALA Store. ?) AASL SLM page: www.ala.org/aasl/aaslissues/slm/schoollibrary SLM promotional materials: http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=3606 [cid:image003.jpg at 01CD06C4.CB5DC810] Image from http://www.ala.org/aasl/aaslissues/slm/schoollibrary Utilize ?Our Authors, Our Advocates? Videos in Conjunction with School Library Month Busy, busy, busy and don?t have a lot of time to promote School Library Month? One quick idea is to embed or email an advocacy video from a children?s or young adult author found on ILoveLibraries.org. ?Authors are natural allies of libraries, in these challenging times. They understand the key role that libraries and library staff play in the economic, social and educational fabric of our nation. They are passionately speaking out on the importance of not only sustaining but increasing support for libraries. Help fuel the national dialogue on America?s libraries. Spread the word. Share these videos and messages with your friends, family, and those who can make a difference.? Check out what Judy Blume, Neil Gaiman, Pam Munoz Ryan, Jerry Pinkney, or Mo Willems have to say. Some of the PSAs are more specific to public libraries, but not all. http://www.ourauthorsouradvocates.org/ Win a Free Visit to Your School Library by Author Jan Brett ?International bestselling author and illustrator Jan Brett is giving away a free visit to a school or library. The school or library that has the most parents, teachers, librarians, friends, or supporters who ?like? Jan Brett on Facebook will win a free school or library visit in the 2012/2013 school year from Jan. Anyone over the age of 18 may enter; they do not need to have an affiliation with the school or library for which they are entering. Entries must be submitted no later than April 9. Jan is also offering Runners up (2-10) a prize of 10 Jan Brett books for the school or library, and second runners up (11-100) will receive a prize of a signed Jan Brett poster. The contest is limited to one entry per person. To enter and to see complete contest rules, visit Jan's website.? Busy, busy, busy? This is an easy activity to promote during the first week of (or just prior to ) School Library Month. Blurb from AASL HotLinks: http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=9011bdd5ff860316c0afae3f0&id=682c43a717&e=486f0edf1f Jan Brett?s website: http://www.janbrett.com/index.html National Poetry Month April is National Poetry Month ?National Poetry Month is a month-long, national celebration of poetry established by the Academy of American Poets. The concept is to widen the attention of individuals and the media?to the art of poetry, to living poets, to our complex poetic heritage, and to poetry books and journals of wide aesthetic range and concern.? http://www.poets.org/page.php/prmID/47 Poem In Your Pocket Day is April 26th ?The idea is simple: select a poem you love during National Poetry Month then carry it with you to share with co-workers, family, and friends. You can also share your poem selection on Twitter by using the hashtag #pocketpoem. Poems from pockets will be unfolded throughout the day with events in parks, libraries, schools, workplaces, and bookstores. Create your own Poem In Your Pocket Day event using ideas below or let us know how your plans, projects, and suggestions for Poem In Your Pocket Day by emailing npm at poets.org.? http://www.poets.org/page.php/prmID/406 [cid:image004.jpg at 01CBE4C8.823E6370] Image from www.poets.org Poetry Foundation Has Resources to Engage Children with Poetry In their section for children, Poetry Foundation highlights poems and poets and offers related video and audio clips. For example, watch an animated backdrop as you listen to Dave Matthews recite William Wordsworth?s ?Daffodils.? http://www.poetryfoundation.org/programs/children.html http://www.poetryfoundation.org/features/video/281 NY Times Offers Weekly Poetry Pairings ?In our weekly ?Poetry Pairing? series we collaborate with the Poetry Foundation to feature a work from its American Life in Poetry project alongside content from The Times that somehow echoes, extends or challenges the poem?s themes.? http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/category/poetry-pairings/ http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/17/new-feature-poetry-pairings/ Library of Congress Blog Posting Highlights Poetry Teaching With the Library of Congress is an excellent blog, and recent postings highlight ways to read, write, and study poetry. A Historical Tour of Poetry and Song: Lyrical Legacy: http://blogs.loc.gov/teachers/2012/03/a-historical-tour-of-poetry-and-song-lyrical-legacy/ Making Connections Through Poetry: Finding the Heart in History: http://blogs.loc.gov/teachers/2012/03/making-connections-through-poetry-finding-the-heart-in-history/ Look for a third posting around March 27th: http://blogs.loc.gov/teachers/2012/03/ El D?a de Los Ni?os/El D?a de Los Libros El D?a de Los Ni?os/El D?a de Los Libros (Children?s Day/Book Day) Culminates April 30th This ?is a celebration every day of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30. The celebration emphasizes the importance of advocating literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds.? Check out the website for a resource guide, to share any related activities your library does, to browse a recommended reading list, for activity sheets, and more. If interested, you can order a poster or bookmarks with the theme of Many Children, Many Books. http://dia.ala.org/ http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=3357 Reading Rockets Has Reading Tips for Parents in 11 Languages ?Reading Rockets is a national multimedia literacy initiative offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help. We bring the best research-based strategies to teachers, parents, administrators, librarians, childcare providers, and anyone else involved in helping a young child become a strong, confident reader. Our goal is to bring the reading research to life ? to spread the word about reading instruction and to present ?what works? in a way that parents and educators can understand and use.? They offer many resources appropriate for reading instruction and for D?a celebrations. Reading tips for parents: http://www.readingrockets.org/article/18935/ Resources for librarians: http://www.readingrockets.org/audience/professionals/librarians/ Illustrated eCards: http://www.readingrockets.org/calendar/dia/ [Reading Rockets Celebrates 10 Years of Launching Young Readers] Image from http://www.readingrockets.org/about/ International Children?s Digital Library Has Online Books in Many Languages I recently ran across this site, but I have not had much time to explore it. I see that it was originally a five-year project funded by the National Science Foundation and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. ?The mission of the International Children's Digital Library Foundation (ICDL Foundation) is to support the world's children in becoming effective members of the global community - who exhibit tolerance and respect for diverse cultures, languages and ideas -- by making the best in children's literature available online free of charge.? Access books in over 50 different languages. http://en.childrenslibrary.org/ Reading for the Earth Celebrate Reading for the Earth in April In honor of Earth Day, and for the entire month of April, the Earth Day Network is asking libraries to participate in their two-year-old program, Reading for the Earth. The goal is for kids in grades K-8 to borrow and read environmentally themed books from a library for the purpose of educating youth about the environment and inspiring them to read books more often. Check out the website for suggested reading lists, PDFs of promotional posters, suggested activities, an organizer?s guide, and more. http://www.earthday.org/reading Supplement Environmental Books with Gale Resources If you plan to participate in Reading for the Earth, consider supplementing your collection of books about the environment by bookmarking specific articles or searches in the Gale databases. Then post the recommended reading or resource list (of bookmarks) to your library webpage, create a QR code that directs to the page of links and add it to a newsletter article, send the links to teachers via email, etc. Here?s a sample of bookmarked items from the Gale databases that promote learning about the environment. If you are prompted for a user name and password, enter the Gale login for your school. If prompted for a "password, library barcode number, or other ID," just use the password of your school?s Gale login. From GREENR, a topic page about Forests and Deforestation: http://tinygaleurl.com?br3lds6 From Student Resources in Context, an audio clip about listening to sounds in habitats to gauge the health of landscapes: http://tinygaleurl.com?ovdbuyz From Gale Virtual Reference Library, an article about midwife toads with a section on their conservation status: http://tinygaleurl.com?ongotpj From Kids InfoBits, a ?go green? quiz: http://tinygaleurl.com?38xc5hx Thanks, Jen Jennifer Maurer School Library Consultant Oregon State Library 250 Winter Street NE Salem, OR 97301 503.378.5011 jennifer.maurer at state.or.us OSLIS || www.oslis.org Learn to research. Research to learn.? [http://oasl.memberclicks.net/message/image/be3392d8-6f76-4168-8bc8-bef249c7e2ca] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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You do not need to register, and a PDF with access information is included in the postings on Northwest Central and the two Gale support sites for Oregon libraries. http://www.nwcentral.org/what-library-database-gale-webinar-0 http://galesupport.com/oregon/ (Click on Training Opportunities in blue toolbar at top of page.) http://www.galesupport.com/oregonacad/ (Click on Training Info in column on right.) Hope you can join us! The next Gale webinar in the spring series, Finding eResources to Support Library Programming, will be on April 3rd from 11:00 am to noon Pacific. Thanks, Jen Jennifer Maurer School Library Consultant Oregon State Library 250 Winter Street NE Salem, OR 97301 503.378.5011 jennifer.maurer at state.or.us OSLIS || www.oslis.org Learn to research. Research to learn.? From: kids-lib-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:kids-lib-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Jennifer Maurer Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 1:39 PM To: kids-lib at listsmart.osl.state.or.us Subject: [kids-lib] Gale Webinar Series for Oregon: What is a Library Database?, Finding eResources, Marketing Please pardon the cross-posting. Over the next three months, Julie Pepera, a great Gale trainer, will offer six webinars on three different topics. I've included a table for quick reference to easily mark your calendars, and below that is more detailed information about each webinar topic. I'll send technical details about how to join a webinar in a reminder email coming soon. This information and the technical details are also posted on Northwest Central. Hope you can join us for one or more trainings! Schedule at a Glance Gale Webinar Topic Date Time What is a Library Database? Tuesday, March 13th 11:00 am to 12:30 pm Pacific (90 min.) What is a Library Database? Wednesday, March 21st 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm Pacific (90 min.) Finding eResources to Support Library Programming Tuesday, April 3rd 11:00 am to noon Pacific Marketing Your Gale Databases Wednesday, April 18th 11:00 am to noon Pacific Finding eResources to Support Library Programming Thursday, May 3rd 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm Pacific Marketing Your Gale Databases Tuesday, May 8th 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm Pacific Webinar Descriptions What is a Library Database? This one and a half hour web training session is designed to help new librarians, library staff, community organizers, and teachers understand what a library database is and how these resources can help their students, patrons, and communities. An introduction to the library databases will be covered as well as a discussion about what is available and how to use them to help people. Attendance certificates can be provided upon request. Training Objectives: ? To understand the difference between using the open internet and using databases to help patrons and students ? To understand the tools built into the library databases and how they can help many different types of people ? To develop strategies for using the resources to answer common patron questions ? To learn some strategies for integrating these resources into the classroom ? To learn what eResources are available to you through the Oregon State Library Dates: Tuesday, March 13th 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Pacific Wednesday, March 21st 3:30 am - 5:00 pm Pacific ------------------------- Finding eResources to Support Library Programming Using the tools available through the Oregon State Library and Gale Cengage Learning, this one hour webinar will show you how to locate resources to support library programming. Help celebrate things like Black History Month and Women's History Month. Book and periodical titles available to Oregon residents will be discussed, as well as strategies for easily getting these tools to patrons and students. Attendance certificates can be provided upon request. Training Objectives: ? To learn what eResources are available to you through the Oregon State Library that will help support special programming ? To develop strategies for promoting the eResources both digitally and at the library Dates: Tuesday, April 3rd 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Pacific Thursday, May 3rd 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Pacific ------------------------- Marketing Your Gale Databases This one hour web training session will help libraries learn how to promote their eResources. Tools for ordering free posters, bookmarks and tent cards will be covered. Discover pre-created outreach letters and press releases to help you reach out in your community. Also, an introduction to using social networking and online media to promote libraries digitally will be covered. Attendance certificates can be provided upon request. Training Objectives: ? To discover pre-created outreach tools you can use in your community ? To learn about some of the most popular online social networking websites and tools that can help promote library programs and which may be right for you ? To develop strategies for promoting the eResources both digitally and in the physical world ? To learn what eResources are available to you through the Oregon State Library that can benefit patrons Dates: Wednesday, April 18th 11:00 am -12:00 pm Pacific Tuesday, May 8th 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Pacific ------------------------- Still want help using a specific Gale database? Check the national Gale webinar schedule. Remember that many databases use the same interface. Therefore, if you wanted to know more about how to use Academic OneFile, for example, you could sign up for the PowerSearch webinar since they use the same interface. http://galesupport.com/oregon/ (Click on Training Opportunities in the blue toolbar at the top.) As always, if you have questions, please ask. Thanks, Jen Jennifer Maurer School Library Consultant Oregon State Library 250 Winter Street NE Salem, OR 97301 503.378.5011 jennifer.maurer at state.or.us OSLIS || www.oslis.org Learn to research. Research to learn.? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From katie.anderson at state.or.us Tue Mar 27 08:30:12 2012 From: katie.anderson at state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:30:12 +0000 Subject: [kids-lib] FYI: Possible summer reading opportunity Message-ID: <640435851FD7CB4AB3C4BE0D1963BA241C3A1B9C@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> I just received the following promotional email about a free summer reading program. I thought some of you may be interested. This is not an endorsement. Please remember to review this program to make sure it is appropriate for your library and community. Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 From: Chelsea Smith [mailto:ChelseaSmith at company20.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 8:05 AM To: Katie Anderson Cc: Tatiana Kneer Subject: Soar with Reading Hello! Soar with Reading is a FREE summer reading program brought to you by JetBlue and PBS KIDS that encourages kids to explore the world around them through "imaginative travel" by reading books and playing learning games. One of the keys to raising young readers is to get them involved at their local libraries. That's why JetBlue and PBS KIDS are encouraging kids to visit their libraries this summer while providing you with fun and valuable resources including literacy based activity booklets. Check out our website: www.SoarwithReading.com to register. Another great part of this program is the opportunity for JetBlue crewmembers to volunteer at your library! If your library is in a JetBlue service city you can sign up for this as well. Crewmembers can volunteer by doing a number of things including reading to kids, talking about their jobs, stacking books and more! www.SoarwithReading.com also has all kinds of entertaining activities and tips to get kids reading including: * PBS KIDS activities, Hooper videos, a summer reading list that explores new destinations. * Hooper bookmarks, travel-themed activity kits geared to encourage reading development in kids aged 3-8 and more! Soar with Reading is a great addition to any summer reading program. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. Thank you, Chelsea Smith [Description: Description: CO20Logo] Chelsea Smith Company 20, Inc. 555 Eighth Avenue, Suite 2201 New York, NY 10018 p: 212.784.6454 f: 212.967.2590 ChelseaSmith at company20.com [Description: Description: smallfbookicon][Description: Description: smalltwittericon][Description: Description: smallco20logo] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.gif Type: image/gif Size: 2354 bytes Desc: image001.gif URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image002.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 1093 bytes Desc: image002.jpg URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Contact: Stanley Strauss Webinar Coordinator (909) 626-3539 stanley at infopeople.org Eileen O'Shea Project Consultant (562) 856-4750 eileen at infopeople.org Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 From: American Indian Library Association [mailto:AILA at SI-LISTSERV.SI.EDU] On Behalf Of Hanks, Susan Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 8:45 AM To: AILA at SI-LISTSERV.SI.EDU Subject: CSL_FYI: Infopeople's free webinar "Leveraging Technology to Support EarlyLiteracy in the Library" April 24 2012: 12 Noon Pacific; 1PM Mountain; 2PM Central; 3PM Eastern A webinar reminder. Please let your friends and colleagues know about this event! Title: Leveraging Technology to Support Early Literacy in the Library Presenter: Kelly Stade Format: Webinar Date: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 Start Time: 12 Noon Pacific 1PM Mountain 2PM Central 3PM Eastern This webinar will last approximately one hour. Webinars are free of charge. Registration is ONLY done on the day of the event on the WebEx server starting 30 minutes before the start of the webinar. No Passwords are required. For Tips and Registration Information, please go to http://infopeople.org/training/webcasts/tips.html For more information and to participate in the Tuesday, April 24, 2012 webinar, go to http://infopeople.org/training/support-early-literacy * Thinking of enhancing early literacy environments in your library? * Wanting to learn more about technology for young children? * Can't decide what type of early literacy technology to add to your library? This webinar will review the benefits of technology for young children, the types of technology available, and how to incorporate the technology into your library. Find out how libraries can play a role in enhancing early literacy technology experiences and the importance of promoting technology for all ages. At the end of this one-hour webinar, participants will understand: * the debate over technology use for young children * how technology can be used to enhance early literacy * the types of early literacy technology available * how early literacy technology connects with Every Child Ready to Read 2 * the libraries role in offering early literacy technology This webinar will be of interest to all library staff serving children and youth, as well as library managers. Do you require an accommodation for an Infopeople webinar? For this service, please complete and submit a request form at least 72 hours before the webinar: Request Form If you are unable to attend the live event, you can access the archived version the day following the webinar. Check our archive listing at: http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar/archived -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From katie.anderson at state.or.us Tue Mar 27 15:06:00 2012 From: katie.anderson at state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 22:06:00 +0000 Subject: [kids-lib] Choose Privacy Week May 1-7, 2012 Message-ID: <640435851FD7CB4AB3C4BE0D1963BA241C3A2103@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> Hi! ALA launched Choose Privacy Week in 2010 to "educate and raise awareness of how to protect information in a digital age." This year Choose Privacy Week will take place May 1-7th. Free resources for planning activities, programs, and events are available online. Promotional materials are available to purchase from the ALA Store. Schools and libraries planning Choose Privacy Week activities are encouraged to submit their activities to oif at ala.org or call 800-545-2433 ext. 4223 to be listed on the Privacy Revolution website. Questions? 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NOTE: We will select 2 Interns to cover Monday through Saturday each week. One intern must be available Wednesday afternoons and one must be available Tuesday afternoons. Join Beaverton City Library for a fun-packed summer! The Summer Reading Program Intern in Children's Services plays an integral part in implementing a yearly program that draws approximately 3000 children. We select Interns who will grow and build their organizational and leadership skills as they help coordinate the work of approximately 40 teen volunteers and guide children in SRP activities. We strive to make our internships teaching internships - allowing observation of service desks, library school exercises and other learning opportunities specifically tailored to the intern's desired career path. Position Summary: The Children's Division SRP intern will be a general assistant to the Children's Librarians working on various projects to help ensure the success of the Summer Reading program. The Intern will schedule, train, and supervise volunteers during the summer months and oversee implementation of weekly SRP performances. The program includes reading incentives and fun programs. Major Responsibilities: Provides direct supervision to teen volunteers during their shifts; coordinates and schedules substitute volunteers; learns and then teaches skills to volunteers for specific tasks. The intern will train volunteers how to - register children for the reading program, shelve materials in the Children's Area, and help with library programs for children. The SRP Intern will work on various projects promoting and implementing the summer reading program including large group activities, display work, and data entry. One intern provides storytime at a local park. Qualifications: Self-motivated and able to work independently; Responsible and dependable; Willing to learn new skills and teach others; Able to complete tasks in a timely manner; Willing to complete tasks as assigned; Good people skills; Proficient in Microsoft Word; Knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications; Advanced clerical skills; Previous work or volunteer experience is helpful; Coursework in library science or secondary education is helpful. Benefits: Gain experience working in the Children's Department of a Library; Build skills in program implementation, project completion, and leadership; Gain experience working within deadlines and established procedures; Receive a letter of reference upon successful completion of the Internship; Acquire samples for your professional portfolio; Receive specific training tailored to you, for example - Storytimes, Collection Weeding, and Desk Observation. Have Questions? Contact Jennifer Johnson, Volunteer Manager, 503-526-3703 or jjohnson at beavertonoregon.gov Want to learn more about Beaverton City Library? Visit our website at www.beavertonlibrary.org Want to Apply? Please send a resume and cover letter to Jennifer Johnson, Volunteer Manager, Beaverton City Library, 12375 SW 5th, Beaverton, OR 97005 or email to jjohnson at beavertonoregon.gov Deadline: Until filled, first review of applications April 23, 2012 (can work with school deadlines.) Young Adult Division Summer Reading Program Intern Post Date: March 14, 2012 Location: Beaverton City Library, 12375 SW 5th, Beaverton, OR 97005 Salary: Unpaid Department: Young Adult Division Supervisor: Young Adult Librarian Length of Commitment: May 29 to August 24, negotiable but must be available through August 15, 2012. Time Involvement: 12+ hours/week Join Beaverton City Library for a fun-packed summer serving teens, grades 6-12! The Summer Reading Program Intern in Teen Services plays an integral part in implementing a yearly program that draws approximately 1,200 teens. Position Summary/Major Responsibilities: The Teen Division SRP intern will be a general assistant to the Teen Services Librarians working on various projects to help ensure the success of the Summer Reading program, including: assisting with programming; designing & constructing displays & decorations; completing administrative tasks such as data entry, copying, phoning, prize processing; helping with reference & readers advisory projects; assisting with web projects; and other tasks to help promote and implement Teen Services and the Teen Summer Reading program. Qualifications: Self-motivated and able to work independently; Responsible and dependable; Organizational and time management skills; Willing to learn new skills and teach others; Able to complete tasks in a timely manner; Willing to complete tasks as assigned; Good people skills; computer proficient; advanced clerical skills; Previous work or volunteer experience in a library is helpful; Coursework in library science or secondary education is helpful. Benefits: Gain experience working with teens; Build skills in program implementation, project completion, and leadership; Gain experience working within deadlines and established procedures; Receive a letter of reference upon successful completion of the Internship; Acquire samples for your professional portfolio; Enriched understanding of library service to the young adult population. Have Questions? Contact Jennifer Johnson, Volunteer Manager, 503-526-3703 or jjohnson at beavertonoregon.gov Want to learn more about Beaverton City Library? Visit our website at www.beavertonlibrary.org Want to Apply? Please send a resume and cover letter to Jennifer Johnson, Volunteer Manager, Beaverton City Library, 12375 SW 5th, Beaverton, OR 97005 or email to jjohnson at beavertonoregon.gov Deadline: Until filled, first review of applications April 25, 2011 (can work with school deadlines.) ====================================================================== PUBLIC RECORDS LAW DISCLOSURE This e-mail is a public record of the City of Beaverton and is subject to public disclosure unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. This email is subject to the State Retention Schedule. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jennifer.maurer at state.or.us Fri Mar 30 17:01:29 2012 From: jennifer.maurer at state.or.us (Jennifer Maurer) Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00:01:29 +0000 Subject: [kids-lib] Finding eResources to Support Library Programming => Gale Webinar on 4/3 Message-ID: The next Gale webinar in the spring series for Oregon library staff, Finding eResources to Support Library Programming, will be on Tuesday, April 3rd from 11am to noon Pacific. See the email below for a description. Originally for library programming, we were thinking about holidays, Women's History Month and the similar "months," etc., but you could use what you learn to find resources to support the summer reading program theme. For example, you could create games like those in the Summer Reading section of the Gale Guided Tutorials page: http://www.gale.cengage.com/guidedtour/index.htm. You do not need to register for the webinar, and a PDF with access information is included in the postings on Northwest Central and the two Gale support sites for Oregon libraries. http://www.nwcentral.org/finding-eresources-support-library-programming-gale-webinar http://galesupport.com/oregon/ (Click on Training Opportunities in blue toolbar at top of page.) http://www.galesupport.com/oregonacad/ (Click on Training Info in column on right.) Hope you can join us! Thanks, Jen Jennifer Maurer School Library Consultant Oregon State Library 250 Winter Street NE Salem, OR 97301 503.378.5011 jennifer.maurer at state.or.us From: kids-lib-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:kids-lib-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Jennifer Maurer Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 1:39 PM To: kids-lib at listsmart.osl.state.or.us Subject: [kids-lib] Gale Webinar Series for Oregon: What is a Library Database?, Finding eResources, Marketing Please pardon the cross-posting. Over the next three months, Julie Pepera, a great Gale trainer, will offer six webinars on three different topics. I've included a table for quick reference to easily mark your calendars, and below that is more detailed information about each webinar topic. I'll send technical details about how to join a webinar in a reminder email coming soon. This information and the technical details are also posted on Northwest Central. Hope you can join us for one or more trainings! Schedule at a Glance Gale Webinar Topic Date Time What is a Library Database? Tuesday, March 13th 11:00 am to 12:30 pm Pacific (90 min.) What is a Library Database? Wednesday, March 21st 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm Pacific (90 min.) Finding eResources to Support Library Programming Tuesday, April 3rd 11:00 am to noon Pacific Marketing Your Gale Databases Wednesday, April 18th 11:00 am to noon Pacific Finding eResources to Support Library Programming Thursday, May 3rd 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm Pacific Marketing Your Gale Databases Tuesday, May 8th 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm Pacific Webinar Descriptions What is a Library Database? This one and a half hour web training session is designed to help new librarians, library staff, community organizers, and teachers understand what a library database is and how these resources can help their students, patrons, and communities. An introduction to the library databases will be covered as well as a discussion about what is available and how to use them to help people. Attendance certificates can be provided upon request. Training Objectives: ? To understand the difference between using the open internet and using databases to help patrons and students ? To understand the tools built into the library databases and how they can help many different types of people ? To develop strategies for using the resources to answer common patron questions ? To learn some strategies for integrating these resources into the classroom ? To learn what eResources are available to you through the Oregon State Library Dates: Tuesday, March 13th 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Pacific Wednesday, March 21st 3:30 am - 5:00 pm Pacific ------------------------- Finding eResources to Support Library Programming Using the tools available through the Oregon State Library and Gale Cengage Learning, this one hour webinar will show you how to locate resources to support library programming. Help celebrate things like Black History Month and Women's History Month. Book and periodical titles available to Oregon residents will be discussed, as well as strategies for easily getting these tools to patrons and students. Attendance certificates can be provided upon request. Training Objectives: ? To learn what eResources are available to you through the Oregon State Library that will help support special programming ? To develop strategies for promoting the eResources both digitally and at the library Dates: Tuesday, April 3rd 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Pacific Thursday, May 3rd 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Pacific ------------------------- Marketing Your Gale Databases This one hour web training session will help libraries learn how to promote their eResources. Tools for ordering free posters, bookmarks and tent cards will be covered. Discover pre-created outreach letters and press releases to help you reach out in your community. Also, an introduction to using social networking and online media to promote libraries digitally will be covered. Attendance certificates can be provided upon request. Training Objectives: ? To discover pre-created outreach tools you can use in your community ? To learn about some of the most popular online social networking websites and tools that can help promote library programs and which may be right for you ? To develop strategies for promoting the eResources both digitally and in the physical world ? To learn what eResources are available to you through the Oregon State Library that can benefit patrons Dates: Wednesday, April 18th 11:00 am -12:00 pm Pacific Tuesday, May 8th 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Pacific ------------------------- Still want help using a specific Gale database? Check the national Gale webinar schedule. Remember that many databases use the same interface. Therefore, if you wanted to know more about how to use Academic OneFile, for example, you could sign up for the PowerSearch webinar since they use the same interface. http://galesupport.com/oregon/ (Click on Training Opportunities in the blue toolbar at the top.) As always, if you have questions, please ask. 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