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NFLS Regional Training: January 16, 2020 in Sturgeon Bay

1/13/2020

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​WHERE: Door County Library - Sturgeon Bay Branch
Parking is in the city lot between Michigan St. and Nebraska St., across the street from the library.
Use the staff entrance on the alley behind the library.

WHEN: Thursday, January 16, 2020 from 9:00–11AM (8:45-9:00AM sign-in)
Snacks and coffee will be provided.

Compassionate Accountability: Dealing with Problem Behaviors in the Library
Presented by Emily Rogers, Deputy Director and Karla Giraldez, Branch Manager with the Brown County Library
​We all have those patrons who can make library work more challenging. Maybe they repeatedly violate a policy or they seek out the staff person who is willing to bend the rules for them when you have already told them no. In this session, we will explore ways we can hold patrons accountable for behaviors and still be compassionate.  Brown County Library Branch Manager, Karla Giraldez, and Deputy Director, Emily Rogers will discuss tips and tricks to use before, during, and after a behavior concern to help make the library safe for all.

Questions? Need an invite? Email Lori Baumgart
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Nic News Weekly: January 10, 2020

1/10/2020

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Below are the headlines from the latest 📣 Nic News Weekly newsletter.
  • New Mileage Reimbursement Rate for 2020
  • FREE Courses on Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Free webinars on teen outreach, guiding staff through change, programs for babies & more this month (NEWI)
  • Website Accessibility Checks Anyone Can Do
  • Are You Using Images Legally? Get FREE Sources Below!
  • Time to Register for Library Legislative Day
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Free webinars on teen outreach, guiding staff through change, programs for babies & more this month (NEWI)

1/10/2020

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Go to the NEWI list of free webinars to find continuing education opportunities in which you can participate without leaving your library; most sessions are 60 minutes long, and are provided – at no charge to you – by associations, agencies, companies, and library systems.
 
Here’s a sample of webinars offered this month:
  • Developmentally Appropriate Programming for Babies (Ages 0-2) - Jan 14
  • Video for Libraries: Why Video is a Tool You Need for Telling Your Library’s Stories - Jan 15
  • Finding Grants and Donations: A Realistic Guide - Jan 16
  • Serving Teen LGBTQ Patrons: The Future is Queer - Jan 16
  • The Importance and Impact of Diverse Children’s Books - Jan 17
  • Grappling with Unconscious Bias in the Library Setting - Jan 21
  • How to Strengthen Your Public Speaking Skills & Find Your Professional Voice - Jan 21
  • How to Guide Staff Through Change: From Skeptic to Champion - Jan 22
  • Google Extensions: Helpful Hacks for the Chrome Experience - Jan 24
  • 2020 Census: How It Will Impact Libraries - Jan 27
  • Teen Outreach: Quick Play Game Club - Jan 29

Missed a webinar? It might have been archived, so check NEWI’s list of webinar recordings you can watch for free, anytime.
 
Bonus: the Wild Wisconsin Winter Web Conference will take place online via GoToWebinar on Wed & Thu Jan. 22 and 23. Fourteen webinars will be offered in 4 tracks + opening and closing sessions:

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Wild Wisconsin Winter Web Conference: January 22-23, 2020

1/7/2020

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Wild Wisconsin Winter Web Conference: January 22-23, 2020
WildWiscWinterWeb.com
The Wild Wisconsin Winter Web Conference is a state-wide web conference developed by the Nicolet Federated Library System and supported by 15 other library systems in Wisconsin since 2013.

This year, we welcome two new session tracks in Adult Services and Library Management. ​
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 - 9:00am to 3:30pm
  • Developing Motivated Cultures: Six Simple Factors That Shape Your Organization (Opening Session)
  • Adult Services 101 (Adult Services track)
  • Help Your Patrons Cut the Cable Cord (Tech Trends track)
  • #OwnVoices for All Readers: Incorporating EDI Values into Readers’ Advisory Service (Adult Services track)
  • Introduction to Website Accessibility (Tech Trends track)
  • Planting Seeds and Anticipating Blossoms: A Community Engagement Model (Adult Services track)
  • Level Up On Your Social: Social Media Trends 2020 (Tech Trends track)
Thursday, January 23, 2020 - 9:00am to 3:30pm
  • How to Put Emotional Intelligence into Practice: Best Practices of a First-Time Manager (Library Management track)
  • Making the Most of the Space You Have (Small and Mighty track)
  • Programming With Purpose (Library Management track)
  • Small Libraries and the LGBT+ Experience (Small and Mighty track)
  • From “Participation Trophies” to “Retire Already!”: Best Practices in Managing a Multigenerational Library Staff (Library Management track)
  • Displays On a Dime (Small and Mighty track)
  • Take a Break From Your Smartphone (Closing Session)
Day 1 Info & Registration
Day 2 Info & Registration
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PDFs and Accessibility

1/3/2020

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Microsoft Office
The sad reality is that most PDFs found online are not very accessible to screen reader users. For many PDFs, screen reader users can only access the words in the document and not the structure (like headings or lists). In an online survey of over 1000 screen reader users, over 75 percent of people said PDF documents are likely to pose significant accessibility issues. By contrast, just over 30 percent said the same thing about Microsoft Word documents. Considering the large number of PDFs on websites, this is very troubling.
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The good news is that the process for creating accessible PDFs can be very straightforward. For example, it often only takes a couple minutes to turn a well-structured and accessible source file (like a Word document) into an equally accessible PDF.
Click Here to Start Creating More Accessible Documents
Source: ​https://www.macfound.org/pages/get-started/pdf/

NFLS member library staff: if you need further assistance making your documents or media more accessible, please contact Lori Baumgart.
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Wisconsin Libraries Transforming Communities: Application Deadline Extended to 1/17/2020

1/3/2020

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Wisconsin Libraries Transforming Communities
1/3/2020 update: Application deadline extended. Applications for both Coaches and Teams are now due Friday, January 17 at 5 PM.

The Public Library Development arm of Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction is proud to partner with the American Library Association for a new state-level community engagement training, Wisconsin Libraries Transforming Communities.

​Thriving Libraries
, a team of consultants trained in community engagement and leadership development techniques, is providing the expertise for this 18-month hands on, cohort-based training. Up to 20 two-person Teams--consisting of one library staff member and one community member--will be trained in this inaugural effort. 
Learn more and apply at ​https://dpi.wi.gov/pld/wisconsin-libraries-transforming-communities.
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Website Accessibility Checks Anyone Can Do

1/2/2020

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It takes a specialized skill set to conduct a complete web accessibility evaluation, but there are several things anyone can do to evaluate a website. Below are 6 things you can do without a knowledge of HTML.

Start by watching this 6-minute video demonstrating these evaluation steps. Then use the details below to try it yourself.
* Click here to view the cheatsheets mentioned in the above video.
Click here to learn more at Inclusive Design: BringingWeb Accessibility to Your Nonprofit.
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