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February webinars (curated by NEWI)

1/31/2022

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Please check the NEWI list of free webinars to find online continuing education opportunities you may attend from where you are. Most sessions are 60 minutes long, and are provided – at no charge to you – by associations, agencies, companies, and library systems. There’s a lot to choose from, so here’s a sample of topics that may be of interest to you. Just click each title to register.

Managing stress & building resilience:
  • Be a Burnout Mastermind: Lessons Learned from an ICU Nurse - Noon on Thursday, Feb 3
  • We Are NOT Okay: Library Worker Trauma Before and During COVID-19 and What Happens After - Noon on Tuesday, Feb 8
  • Leading with Happiness: Proven Ways to Lead Positive Change and Embrace the New World of Work Well-being - 11am on Tuesday, Feb 15
  • Creating a Culture of Wellness and Connection: A Trauma-Informed Approach - 2pm on Wednesday, Feb 16
  • Finding Joy in Your Work - Noon on Tuesday, Feb 22
  • How to Create Psychological Safety in the Workplace - 1pm on Tuesday, Feb 22
  • Build a Better World at Work and in Life with Kindness and Gratitude - 9am on Wednesday, Feb 23

Equity, diversity, and inclusion:
  • The Hidden Biases of Good People - 11am on Wednesday, Feb 2
  • Growing Digital Equity Through Community Partnerships - 2pm on Thursday, Feb 3
  • Dismantling Racial Inequity in the Workplace and Diversity in Collection Management - 1:30pm on Wednesday, Feb 9
  • Let's Talk About Race At Work - 10am on Tuesday, Feb 15
  • Building Belonging: Pronouns at Work - 1pm on Tuesday, Feb 15
  • Creating Safe and Inclusive Spacing for 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth in Public and School Libraries - 1pm on Wednesday, Feb 16
  • "Let's Talk Race" Toolkits - 2pm on Tuesday, Feb 22
  • Promoting the Positive Racial Identity of Black Infants and Toddlers in Early Childhood Programs - 1pm on Thursday, Feb 24
  • Welcoming Immigrants Through Cultural Programming: Lessons from the Field - 3pm on Thursday, Feb 24

A sample of webinars on other topics:
  • Transitioning to Libby: Tips for Winding Down the OverDrive App and Welcoming More Readers to Libby - 1pm on Wednesday, Feb 2
  • Five Facts to Publishing Your Children’s Picture Book - 6pm on Wednesday, Feb 2
  • Canva Design Basics - 2pm on Thursday, Feb 10
  • Event Preparedness: Active Shooters and Hostile Activity at Your Venues - 1pm on Tuesday, Feb 15
  • Calming the Storm: Foundational Skills in Verbal De-escalation - Noon on Wednesday, Feb 16

Special event this month:
  • Big Talk From Small Libraries Conference - 8:45am to 4:50pm, Friday, Feb 25
    • Schedule: http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/schedule/
    • Registration form: http://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventreg.asp?ProgID=21049​

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Nic News Weekly: January 28, 2022

1/28/2022

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Here are the headlines from the January 28, 2022 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:
  • WAPL 2022 Call for Proposals
  • PBS KIDS Community Learning Cohort for Youth Services Staff
  • Game On! Grant
  • Lake Michigan Shipwrecks, Mysteries: Virtual Programs by Ross Richardson
  • Continuing Education:
    • Copyright for Librarians: What You Need to Know
    • PLA 2022 Virtual Conference Registration is Open
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WAPL 2022 Call for Proposals

1/26/2022

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Program Proposals Due February 25, 2022

(Infinite) Possibilities: WAPL 2022
The Wisconsin Association of Public Libraries (WAPL) Annual Conference Programming Committee seeks program proposals for the next in-person public library conference to be held May 11-13, 2022 at The Ingleside Hotel in Pewaukee, WI.

Have you ever told yourself, “That just isn’t possible?” With a theme of INFINITE POSSIBILITIES, the goal of this year’s WAPL conference is that attendees will leave empowered to explore possibilities beyond their library and community.

We hope to offer a broad range of content from all areas of the public library world, so we welcome all library and library system staff, as well as students, trustees, and those involved in friends and foundation groups to submit proposals.

Feedback suggests attendees are looking for programs on management, leadership, patron confidentiality, "boomer" awareness, patron apathy, technology, data-driven decision making, brand management and marketing, small library, genre and reader's advisory, and sessions for trustees and support staff. Other suggested topics include change management, grant writing, handling large donations, inclusivity, and dreaming big. 

Special Interest Groups are encouraged to submit proposals and meeting/social requests.

Proposals for presentations, panels, workshops, demonstrations, participatory sessions, business meetings, and unit social events are welcome. Sessions will run 60 minutes in length with a maximum of four presenters - 45 minutes for the presentation and 15 minutes of Q&A.

The deadline for submission is February 25, 2022. All submitters will be notified of their acceptance status by March 11, 2022.

Please use this Program Proposal Form to submit your proposals.

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Wisconsin Library Users Checked Our More Than Seven Million Ebooks and Audiobooks in 2021

1/26/2022

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In 2021, Wisconsin’s Digital Library, a collaboration of all 16 of the state’s public library systems, broke records by lending over 7.2 million digital books and audiobooks. Since its inception in 2016, Wisconsin’s Digital Library has seen steady and occasionally explosive usage growth, demonstrating the ongoing value of public libraries lending ebooks and digital audiobooks. Even as physical library buildings reopened and collections were once again accessible, usage of the library continued to climb.

To meet last year’s growing demand from patrons, Wisconsin’s Digital Library added more copies of popular titles and collections of always-available ebooks and digital magazines for readers who want to avoid the line and start reading right away.

Of the more than 115,000 titles in the collection, the following were the most popular in 2021.

The top 5 ebook titles borrowed through Wisconsin’s Digital Library in 2021:
  1. Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century by Jessica Bruder
  2. The Four Winds: A Novel by Kristin Hannah
  3. Bridgerton Collection by Julia Quinn
  4. The Giver of Stars: A Novel by Jojo Moyes
  5. Little Fires Everywhere: A Novel by Celeste Ng

The top 5 digital audiobook titles borrowed through Wisconsin’s Digital Library in 2021:
  1. Cold Mourning: Stonechild and Rouleau Mystery Series, Book 1 by Brenda Chapman
  2. Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer
  3. Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
  4. Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know about the People We Don't Know by Malcolm Gladwell
  5. Becoming by Michelle Obama

Readers in Wisconsin just need a valid library card to access digital books from Wisconsin’s Digital Library, powered by OverDrive, using any major device, mobile or desktop. Visit https://wplc.overdrive.com/, download the Libby app, or call your local library to get started borrowing ebooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines anytime, anywhere, for free.
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How to Write More Effective Email and Web Content

1/25/2022

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​An Infopeople webinar presented by Nicole Hennig (recorded September 30, 2021)

Nicole Hennig, presenter
How many times have you arrived at a page and found your eyes glazing over when faced with long, wordy paragraphs? On the web people don’t read, they scan, skim and select. In fact, usability studies show that less is more — people don’t find information that is right in front of them when it’s buried in long paragraphs.

When it comes to email, communicating effectively is especially important, and the same guidelines for writing web content apply. With email, you also need to consider subject lines, who else to copy, and what outcome you are hoping for with each email you send.

In this webinar, we’ll offer specific guidelines that will help you communicate more effectively in an age where people read most of your content on a screen. We’ll look at before and after examples, and attendees will get a list of resources for learning more.

Go to: How to Write More Effective Email and Web Content
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    Nic News Weekly: January 21, 2022

    1/21/2022

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    Here are the headlines from the January 21, 2022 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:
    • Employment Opportunities:
      • Now hiring: Head of Circulation - Door County Library
    • Grants & Scholarships:
      • Libraries Transform Communities Engagement Grants
      • Memory Lab Network final call for applicants
      • Juvenile Justice Positive Youth Development: Mentoring Programs
    • Continuing Education:
      • NEXT WEEK: Wild Wisconsin Winter Web Conference
      • Transitioning to Libby: Tips for winding down the OverDrive app and welcoming more readers to Libby
      • Summer Library Program Learning & Fun: Catch the Wave
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    Now Hiring: Head of Circulation - Door County Library

    1/19/2022

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    Head of Circulation - Door County Library
    Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, 54235
    ​Full Time - $29.06 Hourly​

    Closing: 1/28/2022 at 11:59 PM Central
    ​Tentative Interviews: February 10, 2022


    General Summary of Position: This position manages and supervises the staff, services, equipment and functions of the Sturgeon Bay Library circulation department. Plans, directs and implements programs, services and activities of circulation for all Door County libraries. Responsible for providing truthful and accurate written and verbal communications.

    Get more details at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/codoor/jobs/3378503/head-of-circulation​​.

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    Nic News Weekly: January 14, 2022

    1/14/2022

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    Here are the headlines from the January 14, 2022 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:
    • WLA Intellectual Freedom Special Interest Group Meet-up: January 24
    • "Blowing in the Wind" Concert by David HB Drake
    • REMINDER: Wild Wisconsin Winter Web Conference is Jan. 26-27
    • Wisconsin Libraries Talk About Race
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    NFLS News - January 2022

    1/11/2022

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    The NFLS News is a bi-monthly newsletter highlighting all the great things the member libraries of the Nicolet Federated Library System are doing throughout our communities.

    Read the January 22 NFLS News for the latest news from a few of our member libraries. Topics include:
    • NFLS Sponsors WLA Annual Conference Keynote Speaker, Nigel Poor
    • NFLS Receives ARPA Grants
    • Algoma Public Library Receives East Asia in Wisconsin Library Program Award
    • Oconto Falls Community Library Welcomes New Library Director, Amy Peterson
    • NEWI: A Central Source of CE Information for Library Staff in Northeastern WI
    • Oconto Falls Library Participates in Oconto Falls Main Street Open House
    Link to NFLS News, January 2022
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    Nicolet Federated Library System Receives ARPA Grants

    1/11/2022

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    The Nicolet Federated Library System (NFLS) is excited to announce that it has been granted two American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grants.
    • Library Space and Safety Improvement Grant: $200,000
      This grant was a collaboration between NFLS, the Outagamie Waupaca Library System, the Manitowoc-Calumet Library System, and the Winnefox Library System. Each member library has been awarded $3,000 to purchase items such as modular shelving and furniture that will provide library spaces more flexibility for social distancing and programming during the continuing pandemic. The libraries can also purchase meeting room enhancements for virtual and hybrid meetings, video equipment for virtual programming, and technology-enhanced workstations for patrons.
    • Tribal Library Outreach Program for Community Partnerships: $190,569
      This grant, shared between the four tribal public libraries within NFLS and Northern Waters Library Service, will attempt to reduce barriers for tribal members needing assistance in the areas of workforce development, education, healthcare, and social services. The grant will provide the participating tribal libraries with a master class in community partnerships and with individualized support to assess community needs and develop community relationships. The goals include: defining the library community and assessing community strengths, opportunities, and aspirations; growing new and existing relationships to address community needs; and leveraging local knowledge and partnerships to support and market the community-focused library programs funded by the grant.

    ​Learn about the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for Wisconsin Libraries here.
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    Oconto Falls Community Library Welcomes New Director, Amy Peterson

    1/10/2022

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    The Oconto Falls Community Library welcomed its new director, Amy Peterson, on December 20, 2021.

    Amy was the library director at Lena Public Library from 2014 - December, 2021.

    ​Prior to her role at Lena, Amy served eight years the Farnsworth Public Library Board as a trustee, taking on roles of Vice President and Secretary; served almost eight years as the president of The Friends of Farnsworth Public Library; and was awarded Best Friend of the library in 2015.

    ​Welcome to your new role, Amy!

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    Algoma Public Library Receives East Asia in Wisconsin Library Program Award

    1/10/2022

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    Algoma Public Library was recently announced as a winner of the “East Asia in Wisconsin Library Program” grant competition by the Center for East Asian Studies at UW-Madison. "Grants were awarded to public libraries throughout Wisconsin, enriching their collections with new titles that will enable patrons to deepen their understanding of East Asia (which includes China, Japan, and Korea)."

    The library purchased books, DVDs, and programming materials that will enable people to deepen their understanding of East Asia. They were able to purchase over 30 new titles that include materials for all ages. These materials include DVDs, children's fiction books, children's picture books, children's nonfiction, young adult graphic novels, and adult fiction and nonfiction titles. 

    With this grant, the library will also be able to host three programs.
    • Two of these programs will be kits available for patrons to pick up and do at home.
      • One will be a Chinese New Year Good Fortune Kit for children and will include one lantern craft, a Chinese New Year Activity Book with Stickers, and a 12 Days of Lunar New Year book.
      • The other kit will be a DIY Silk Scarf kit for adults.
    • The library will also be playing Bingo in the library to bring in the Chinese Year and will have Chinese New Year prizes for their winners.

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    Nic News Weekly: January 7, 2022

    1/7/2022

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    Here are the headlines from the January 7, 2022 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:
    • Volunteer for the WAPL Annual Conference
    • Register for Library Legislative Day by January 14
    • 2021 Public Library Staff and Diversity Survey Due Jan. 14
    • Programming Resources:
      • CSLP Newsletter: December 2021
      • Free Comic Day Library Program Enrollment
      • National Library Week 2022: Connect with Your Library
    • Employment Opportunity: Director, Door County Library
    • Grant Opportunities
      • Libraries Transform Communities Engagement Grant
      • Creative Communities Project Grants
      • Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant Program Competition
    • Training Videos Demonstrate Inclusivity
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    Webinars in January (NEWI)

    1/5/2022

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    Please check the NEWI list of free webinars to find online continuing education opportunities you may attend from where you are. Most sessions are 60 minutes long, and are provided – at no charge to you – by associations, agencies, companies, and library systems. There’s a lot to choose from, so here’s a sample of topics that may be of interest to you. Please click title(s) to register.

    Managing stress & building resilience
    • Trauma-Informed Librarianship: Building Communities of Care - 1pm on Thursday, Jan 13
    • Gratitude Practice for Well-Being - 9am on Friday, Jan 14
    • Why Psychological Safety Matters More Now Than Ever - 10:30am on Wednesday, Jan 26
    • Coping with Compassion Fatigue - 1pm on Wednesday, Jan 26
    • Honoring Resilience - 2:30pm on Wednesday, Jan 26

    Equity, diversity, and inclusion
    • Reaching Black Audiences in a Digital World - Noon on Wednesday, Jan 12
    • 3 Ways to Optimize Your Recruiting Efforts for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) - 1pm on Wednesday, Jan 19
    • Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Understanding and Responding to the Communication, Behavioral and Social Characteristics - 11am on Thursday, Jan 20
    • Promote Community Engagement and Challenge Prejudice with a Human Library - 2pm on Thursday, Jan 20
    • Let the Children March in Library Programs - 4pm on Monday, Jan 24

    A sample of webinars on other topics
    • Recruiting New Board Members - 1pm on Thursday, Jan 13
    • Learning Gaps and Local Partnerships - 10am on Wednesday, Jan 19
    • Library Violence Prevention and De-escalation - 1pm on Wednesday, Jan 19
    • Respectful Human Resources for Rural Librarians - 1pm on Thursday, Jan 27
    • Compassionate Leadership: How to Do Hard Things in a Human Way - 11am on Monday, Jan 31

    Special events this month:
    • Iowa Libraries Online Conference - Thursday, Jan 20 (create a free IA Learns account to register)
    • Wild Wisconsin Winter Web Conference - Wednesday, Jan 26 and Thursday, Jan 27

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    Nigel Poor Speaks of Podcasting, Storytelling, and Connecting with Underserved Communities

    1/5/2022

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    Kathy Pletcher, Tracy Vreeke, Kathy Lefebvre, Nigel Poor, and Julia Wallace (photo by Steve Platterer)
    When the Wisconsin Library Association (WLA) was looking for sponsors for its annual conference, Nicolet Federated Library System (NFLS) jumped at the chance to sponsor keynote speaker Nigel Poor.
     
    Nigel is a woman of many talents: visual artist, author, professor, and podcast co-host. In her keynote address at the WLA Annual Conference, Nigel spoke about podcasting as a form of storytelling, the creation and evolution of her podcast, Ear Hustle, and connecting with underserved communities.

    NFLS Trustee Kathy Pletcher said “I especially liked her "key components" of storytelling and how she used Ear Hustle stories to illustrate the components.”

    "In her powerful keynote, Nigel Poor shared poignant anecdotes about her work with prisoners and the importance of storytelling," recalled Laura Sauser, WLA Executive Director.

    Ear Hustle was the first podcast created and produced in a prison. It features first-hand stories from those incarcerated about the daily realities of life inside California’s San Quentin State Prison. In 2020, Ear Hustle was named a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize in audio reporting for bringing audiences “a consistently surprising and beautifully crafted series on life behind bars.”

    Signed copies of Nigel’s books, The San Quentin Project (June 2021) and This Is Ear Hustle: Unflinching Stories of Everyday Prison Life (October 2021), were available after her keynote and sold out quickly.

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