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Spring Communication About Public & School Library Collaboration

4/29/2019

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In the spirit of work at the national level through ALA’s State Ecosystem Initiative and the new Public Library & School Library Collaboration Toolkit done through collaborative efforts of AASL, YALSA, and ALSC, WEMTA, WLA, and DPI are working together to support and foster communications and collaborations among Wisconsin public and school librarians in order to better support the communities we serve.

​Each quarter we will share a resource, strategy, or example with you that could be used as a talking point in your community. Please use these ideas to initiate or continue to build relationships with public and school librarians
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Join NEWI as a Presenter at Tech Days East

4/29/2019

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Do you have a tech tool that makes library work easier, a technology program or service that draws adults, teens or children into your doors, or apps you’ve found or created for library use? 

Please fill out this form to let us know what you’d like to share and show at Tech Days East this September!
 
All topics at the intersection of technology and libraries are welcome.
  • Possibilities include, but are not limited to, gadgets, coding, apps, digitization, VR / AR, innovative tools, social media, privacy, makerspaces, Google services, STEM / STEAM, data visualization, e-resources, and teaching tech to patrons. 
  • Presentations might also focus on serving specific audiences such as preschoolers, tweens, teens, older adults, and people with varied abilities.


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April 30, 2019 COLAND Virtual "Listening Session" on PLSR Final Report

4/25/2019

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Register in Advance and Connect on Tuesday, April 30 from 2 to 3:30 pm, via Skype
 
The Public Library System Redesign (PLSR) Steering Committee recently submitted the final Recommendation Report to the State Superintendent, Carolyn Stanford Taylor. In response to the report, Ms. Stanford Taylor requested a final opportunity for community input. To fulfill this request the Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) scheduled four listening sessions throughout the state, which were completed last week.

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Play Make Learn Conference: August 8-9, 2019

4/25/2019

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AUGUST 8-9, 2019
UNION SOUTH, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON


​The Play Make Learn Conference promotes high-quality learning opportunities for educators, researchers, developers, designers, foundation leaders, policy makers, museum and library professionals, and school leaders who are dedicated to promoting making, gaming, and playful learning.

​It provides hands-on workshops that engage the audience in cutting-edge learning science ideas and experience; keynote speakers who have expertise in communicating state-of-the-art design, education, and research; demonstrations of new and upcoming games and technology; and networking opportunities meant to spark new projects.
Play Make Learn's many sponsors include the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Education Outreach and Partnerships, The Network, School Of Education, and Wisconsin Center for Education Research.
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Upcoming Webinars for Library Staff

4/24/2019

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WebJunction has two up coming webinars:
​Thursday, April 25, 2019
2PM-3P
M (3PM–4PM EST)
The Library as Social Connector: Forging Community Connection
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
2PM-3PM (3PM–4PM EST)
Is That Real? A Crash Course in Verifying Online Content


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Webinar: Helping Children Succeed Through Family Engagement

4/24/2019

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Join the Global Family Research Project for a free Education Week webinar on April 25th at 1pm (1pm EST) and be part of the conversation about promising family engagement innovations.

​“Helping Children Succeed Through Family Engagement” builds from its recent paper for the Carnegie Corporation of New York and features three powerful examples of the high-leverage areas in which investments in family engagement can be a key driver in children’s school success and for achieving educational equity. 

If you are unable to attend the webinar and participate in the online chat to pose questions, share resources, and interact with the presenters and other webinar participants, the webinar will be available as a free webinar-on-demand as will a related resource center.
REGISTER FOR WEBINAR
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FREE Webinar - New Librarianship: Professional Evolution Within a Team Environment

4/24/2019

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Join the UW-Madison Information School for its FREE 2019 Spring Alumni Webinar Series, New Librarianship: Professional Evolution Within a Team Environment!

Given by alum Kris Glodoski Wolf NEXT WEEK, April 30th!

​More info and registration here: 
https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/free-webinars/

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Brown County Library's Food for Fines Slated for April 29 - May 5

4/19/2019

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BROWN COUNTY LIBRARY  
515 Pine Street, Downtown Green Bay, WI  54301-519

News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:  Sue Lagerman
Communications and Library Program Manager
(920) 448-5806 
susan.lagerman@browncountywi.gov
​April 18, 2019

Library’s Food for Fines to Support Local Food Pantry
 
Join the Brown County Library in its 2019 “Food for Fines” program.  This program allows library cardholders who donate food items to clear overdue fines from their library account and also help stock the shelves at Paul’s Pantry in Green Bay.
 
All Brown County Library cardholders can donate food items from April 29 through May 5 at any library location.

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Application for WI Youth Services Development Institute Closes April 30

4/19/2019

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Wisconsin Youth Services Development Institute
Sunday, August 25 - Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Heartwood Conference Center • Trego, Wisconsin
Cost: There is
no fee for Institute participants

The Wisconsin Youth Services Development Institute provides professional development and networking for Wisconsin public library staff who serve babies, children, and teens in smaller public libraries. The Institute targets library staff who have no graduate degree in librarianship and/or work in rural/isolated library communities.
Apply now for one of 25 seats! Past participants have described the experience as “life changing.”  Why wouldn’t you consider applying?
APPLY ONLINE BY APRIL 30TH
Questions? Contact
​Tessa Michaelson Schmidt
Public Library Youth and Inclusive Services Consultant
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
(608) 267-5077
tessa.schmidt@dpi.wi.gov
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2019 SSCS Conference: Registration is Open

4/17/2019

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Registration for the Support Staff and Circulation Services (SSCS) One-Day Conference is now open. Please join the Wisconsin Library Association in Eau Claire on Thursday, May 23 for a day of energized learning.

Full conference information, accommodations and registration are all available on the SSCS webpage. Registration will also include creating carpool groups for those who are interested.
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Her Story: History Comes Alive through First-Person Performances

4/15/2019

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The Brown County Library announces Her Story, a four-part series that explores U.S. history from the female perspective on Tuesdays, April 16 and 23, and Thursdays, May 9 and 23, at the Brown County Central Library, 515 Pine St., downtown Green Bay. 

​All programs begin at 6:15 pm in the library’s auditorium.
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File Type: pdf
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Password Managers - How Good Are They?

4/13/2019

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We have been told for years how bad it is to use the same password for more than one account, as anyone who acquires that password will then have access to more of your data/information.  Yet, I am sure we are all sick and tired of coming up with new passwords and then trying to remember them.  There has been a solution out there for a while now - but is it truly safe?

A password manager is a program that stores all of your passwords in a secure/encrypted place on your computer/device.  These programs will enter the password for you at the website.  Some even create passwords for you so you don't have to fret over coming up with another new one.  They are the random kind, which are much more secure than what people usually come up with.  Here is a great SCLS blog post about it:  https://scls.typepad.com/techbits/2019/03/random-passwords.html

This sort of fully automated system sounds pretty sweet, but it is not perfect...  

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Free Webinar: 5 Things Every Nonprofit Needs to Consider About Its Website

4/13/2019

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TechSoup is hosting a webinar, 5 Things Every Nonprofit Needs to Consider About Its Website, on Tuesday, April 23, 2019.

This webinar will walk you through five things that every nonprofit should consider about its website and will give practical advice on how to make yours better. 
  • How to think about your website
  • How to craft a story through your website
  • How to make sure your website is doing something for you
  • How to craft a user path to engage more people
  • How to manage, maintain, and expand your website
Learn More & Register
Reminder to NFLS member libraries: For assistance with your library's website (big or small), please contact Lori Baumgart. She is the new Marketing, Communications and CE Specialist at Nicolet Federated Library System and is ready to help!

Learn more about how the NFLS staff can assist your library at http://www.nfls.lib.wi.us/who-to-contact.html.
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WPLC Annual Membership Meeting - May 1st

4/12/2019

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Mark your calendars! This year’s WPLC Annual Membership Meeting will be held during WAPL on May 1, 2019 at 1:00 pm at the Central Wisconsin Convention & Expo Center in Rothschild.
 
Here are just a few things that will be discussed:
  • The Collection Development Workgroup’s Recommendations
  • A preliminary budget review
  • WPLC’s new Social Media Committee
  • A potential Creator pilot
  • OverDrive’s Lucky Day feature
  • and more!
Every public library in Wisconsin is a member of the WPLC so we hope to see you there!

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MemberClicks 101 Training Webinars

4/11/2019

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Invitation from Hannah Bunting, the Membership Coordinator at WLA:
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When I first started as Membership Coordinator for the Wisconsin Library Association, I remember being overwhelmed by the MemberClicks database. Before me was an extensive platform that housed member information and form submissions dating back to 2015! And I was expected to learn it all. Believe me when I say that I understand your confusions and irritations. 

Your time is valuable and I don't want you to spend any unnecessary time learning to utilize our database and, subsequently, your member benefits - not when I can share relevant information with you in a webinar! 

I will be hosting 3 MemberClicks 101 Training Webinars and I invite you to join me for one of the following dates:

Wednesday, April 24 | 3 - 4 PM
Thursday, April 25 | 3 - 4 PM
Friday, April 26 | 2 - 3 PM


Sign up soon! Spots are limited. 
Sign Up for MemberClicks 101
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