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Nic News Weekly: January 31, 2020

1/31/2020

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Below are the headlines from the January 31, 2020 📢 Nic News Weekly:
  • Annual Reports: It's that time of year again!
  • 2020 Collection Development Grants
  • Homelessness 201: A Deeper Understanding of the Lives of People Experiencing Homelessness (Free Webinar)
  • Disability, Diversity, and Inclusion: Lessons Learned from Industry Leaders
  • Advisory Meeting: February 7th
  • Voices of Women in America: Survey Due TODAY
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Homeless Webinar:  Poverty, IQ, Autism

1/29/2020

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Homeless Training Institute
Live 1-Hour Webinar!
Homelessness 201: A Deeper Understanding of the Lives of People Experiencing Homelessness
Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 1pm Central
(Recording available for 2 weeks)
Issues covered:
  • What effect does poverty have on IQ?
  • What is the intersection between homelessness and autism?
  • Why are "possessions" different after you lose your home?

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Marinette County Consolidated Public Libraries Announce 2020 Reading Challenge (Press Release)

1/29/2020

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For Immediate Release
 
Contact: Mariel Carter
Phone: 715-732-7570
Date: January 28, 2020
THE MARINETTE COUNTY CONSOLIDATED PUBLIC LIBRARIES ANNOUNCE
2020 READING CHALLENGE
The public libraries in Marinette County are challenging adults to read 50 books this year. Whether you read a lot or a little, the 2020 Reading Challenge will inspire you to discover new books.
 
To participate, pick up a 2020 Reading Challenge form at a Marinette County Public Library in Coleman-Pound, Crivitz, Goodman, Marinette, Mid-County (Wausaukee), Niagara, or Peshtigo. Read a book that fits into one of the categories on the form, and write down the title of the book and the author. You can read books from home, books from the library, or a book from a friend. Keep reading and filling out the form until you’ve read 50 books!
 
The categories on the 2020 Reading Challenge form will help you find and read books you might not have considered reading before. Some of the categories include: a book by an author under 30 years old, a book with an antonym in the title, a book of short stories, a mystery, a book that you never finished, and a book recommended by a friend.
 
To help you get ideas for books that fall into each category, follow us on Facebook. Please contact Mariel Carter at the Stephenson Public Library at 715-732-7570 with questions. Happy reading in 2020!
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Disability, Diversity, and Inclusion: Lessons Learned from Industry Leaders (February 2020 ADA Audio Session)

1/28/2020

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Title:  “Disability, Diversity, and Inclusion: Lessons Learned from Industry Leaders” 
Date:   February 18, 2020
Time:  1-2:30pm Central Time (2-3:30pm Eastern)
Cost:   Free
Great Lakes ADA Center
The Great Lakes ADA Center in collaboration with the ADA National Network invites you to attend the February ADA Audio Conference Series session titled “Disability, Diversity, and Inclusion: Lessons Learned from Industry Leaders” featuring  Robert Gould , PhD, Instructor and Project Coordinator , Department of Disability and Human Development, University of Illinois Chicago (UIC); Sarah Parker Harris, PhD, associate professor and director of graduate and undergraduate studies, Department of Disability and Human Development, UIC; and Courtney Mullin, MPA, PhD Candidate in Disability Studies at UIC.

Session Description: Discussions about the meaningful inclusion of workers with disabilities are often missing from research and practice. Join us as the presenters discuss the findings from a research study that included interviewing industry leaders involved in the diversity and inclusion efforts of more than 40 businesses across the Great Lakes Region (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin).  The research team worked with the businesses to better understand the process of creating an inclusive workplace culture in relation to informal and formal policies, programs, initiatives, and practices that support the recruitment, hiring, and retention of workers with disabilities. The presenters provide a summary of some of the emerging best practices and challenges to implementing them. There will be time for participants to ask the presenters about their work.

This session is offered via the telephone and/or via the web based Blackboard Ultra webinar platform.   The session will be captioned via webinar platform. Registration is available at www.ada-audio.org  (you will need to set up an account on the website if you do not have one already).

Questions regarding the session should be directed to webinars@adaconferences.org or at 877-232-1990 (V/TTY).
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Nic News Weekly: January 24, 2020

1/24/2020

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Check out the headlines from the 01/24/2020 - 📢 Nic News Weekly.
  • Free Programming Resources for Earth Day
  • Join the WLA Mentorship Program!
  • 2020 Collection Development Grants: Coming Soon
  • Now Hiring: Youth Services Manager for Brown County Library (Central Library)
  • An Introduction to Creating a Library Marketing Plan
  • Voices of Women in America: Survey Due January 31
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Crossroads: The Newsletter for Library Learning (WebJunction®)

1/23/2020

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Courses, Survey Opportunity and Webinars
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Be sure to check out this month's Crossroads headlines:
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  • CFPB 2020 Financial Education Program Survey of Libraries. 
    To help libraries better serve patrons, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is interested in learning about libraries’ financial education resources. CFPB needs your feedback to improve the financial education materials that it provides to libraries!
  • Weeding the Library Collection
    Mention collection development and most librarians think of the selection of new materials for the library. Weeding - removing library materials from your collection - is an often forgotten, yet integral part of collection development. In this course you will first discover why that is true, and the techniques of weeding, develop policies and avoid common pitfalls.
  • Beyond Book Sales: Practical Ideas for Raising Funds for Your Library
    Although book sales have been a standard library fundraiser, they take a lot of time and effort, with dwindling returns on investment in recent years. Whether considering new types of events or tried-and-true activities, you’ll learn the "12 Must-Know Facts About Fundraising."
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Hiring: Youth Services Manager, Brown County Library

1/22/2020

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Brown County Library
Brown County Library, a 9 branch county-wide library system, is currently taking applications for a Youth Services Manager for its Central Library. It is looking for an innovative and creative leader who has experience developing responsive programming and dynamic services for youth and families. Besides leading a team of 5 staff members, this manager helps lead system wide youth services programming and initiatives. The Youth Services Manager is a member of the larger management team at Brown County Library, ensuring that library services are deployed consistently throughout the county.

Brown County Library, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Youth Services Library Manager (Full Time, Exempt)
Salary: $48,900 (negotiable)
Application Deadline: 2/3/2020
Apply Online: https://tinyurl.com/ud4orxc

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WiLS Community Chronicle - January 2020

1/22/2020

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WiLS Community Chronicle: A monthly publication
Be sure to check out the January WiLS Community Chronicle. Topics include:
  • WiLS 2020 Membership Meeting
  • An update on WiLS learning opportunities and 2020 events
  • Snap a picture to win $10!
  • Upcoming Events
  • And more...
Read the WiLS Community Chronicle
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An Introduction to Creating a Library Marketing Plan (Webinar: February 13, 2020)

1/22/2020

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An Introduction to Creating a Library Marketing Plan
Thursday, Feb. 13, 1 pm
1 contact hour
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Except for the shelves of books, today’s libraries would be mostly unrecognizable to the patrons of 30 years ago. One of the challenges for libraries is finding effective ways to promote what they do, and developing a comprehensive marketing plan is an excellent starting point. A marketing plan provides focus to a library’s marketing efforts and ensures that limited resources are used effectively and efficiently. It helps keep you and your staff focused on the big picture of what you do—your vision and mission—and saves you time promoting individual events or projects. The marketing plan is the guide that provides order to your messaging and efforts. 

A state-wide public library system marketing cohort has drafted a marketing plan template that any library of any size can model and adapt.  Based on Kathy Dempsey's "Cycle of True Marketing," Jamie Matczak and Mark Ibach will walk through the marketing plan template that has been developed, answer questions, and seek feedback before the plan is officially presented to Wisconsin libraries. 
 
This webinar will share: 
  •  A customizable marketing framework that can be adapted to suit a library’s unique needs and community
  •  Sample marketing plan, budget, and calendar guides
  • Links to resources that expand on the information presented
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Join the WLA Mentorship Program!

1/22/2020

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Two women discussing Coaching, Support, Advice & Goals
WLA has announced the launch of a new statewide mentorship program and is seeking applications for members interested in participating as a mentor or mentee in the WLA Mentorship Program’s pilot year.

The WLA Mentorship Program is designed to provide encouragement, support, and guidance to library staff seeking professional growth through connections with experienced colleagues within a structured mentoring program. Mentees gain experience from knowledgeable library colleagues while becoming further involved in the statewide professional association. Mentors gain opportunities to give back to the profession, model volunteerism, and help influence the future of librarianship.

For more information about the WLA Mentorship Program and to see the program outline application, visit the WLA website. 

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Nic News Weekly: January 17, 2020

1/17/2020

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Below are the headlines from the latest 📢 Nic News Weekly
  • Youth Services Support Grants
  • Collection Development Grants
  • Supporting Child Care Providers & Maximizing Maker Efforts
  • New Customer Service Online Training, via Ryan Dowd
  • Continuing Education Funding
  • Library Legislative Day: Registration Closes TODAY
  • January 22-23: Wild Wisconsin Winter Web Conference
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Supporting Child Care Providers & Maximizing Maker Efforts

1/15/2020

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Tessa Michaelson Schmidt, from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, wrote a post for the Wisconsin Libraries for Everyone blog regarding two distinct national projects with resources to help us and our community:
  • The Growing Providers Tool Kit includes lots of ideas and program models for how libraries can support child care. It also includes a Child Care Provider Resource Guide. 
  • Opportunities and Vignettes for Library Makerspaces is a white paper informed by the participants of the National Forum on Research and Assessment in Library Makerspaces.
​Both projects have recently published the results, and Tessa feels the content is high-quality and valuable. Regardless of the size of your library or scope of service, she hopes you will consider these tools. ​
Read more about the projects' results
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2nd Annual Keep Wildlife Wild Poster Contest: Enter by February 14

1/14/2020

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Poster for Wisconsin DNR 2nd Annual Keep Wildlife Wild Contest
Click to Download Poster
Participate in the Wisconsin DNR's 2nd annual Keep Wildlife Wild poster contest!

​The poster design contest starts on November 1, 2019 and the deadline for submitting all poster designs is 5PM on February 14, 2020.

The poster design contest is open to all students in 4-6th grade attending public, private, parochial or home schools in Wisconsin.

Contest theme is "A young wild animal's best chance for survival is with its mother!"

​Winners' posters will be used to highlight Keep Wildlife Wild efforts throughout the year on the Wisconsin DNR's social media pages, and displayed at state facilities (service centers, education centers, state parks). ​

​Refer to information on the Keep Wildlife Wild webpage to help with representing the Keep Wildlife Wild topic.
VISIT CONTEST PAGE
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New Customer Service Online Training, via Ryan Dowd

1/13/2020

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Librarian's Guide to Homelessnes
Because we want to provide the best possible service to all people – and some patron interactions require a thoughtful and deliberate approach – you now have anytime access to online training from Ryan Dowd that will give you practical tools you can use every day. Through this training, you will learn how to compassionately manage problems and prevent conflicts with all patrons who enter your library, including those who are experiencing trauma such as mental health issues, homelessness, and substance abuse issues.
 
The online training is 3½ hours long and is on-demand, so you can watch it little by little or in bigger chunks, whenever works for your schedule. The subscription runs from January - December 2020.
 
Supervisors & Department Heads: please share this info with your staff. If someone on your staff does not have a work email address, please contact Joy Schwartz with their alternate email address and she’ll send them a personalized invitation.


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Youth Services and SLP 2020 Workshop

1/13/2020

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There's still time to register: you have two opportunities to attend our Youth Services and SLP 2020 workshop!

  • Wednesday, February 12, 2020
    Brown County STEM Innovation Center, Green Bay
    Register at: https://newilibraries.org/ce/YouthServicesFeb2020-GreenBay

  • Tuesday, February 18, 2020
    EAA Aviation Museum, Oshkosh
    Register at: https://newilibraries.org/ce/YouthServicesFeb2020-Oshkosh

Schedule for each day:


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