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Nic News Weekly: June 28, 2019

6/28/2019

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Below are the headlines for the 06/28/2019 - 📣 Nic News Weekly newsletter.
  • Facebook Removing Certain Business Page Info Sections on August 1
  • Summer Learning Week Events & Programs: July 8-13
  • 12 Months of Coding - FREE Resource from WLA
  • Spotlight on Inclusive Service: Share Your Library's Story
  • Children's Literature Conference: October 12, 2019 in Oshkosh
  • DUE TODAY: 2019 WI Public Libraries CE Survey
  • TeachingBooks Enhancements
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CSLP Needs Programming Ideas for 2021 Theme: Tails and Tales

6/28/2019

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CSLP encourages the collaboration of innovative and age appropriate ideas, resources, and programs through the production of its manuals. The manuals include program ideas, book lists, decorations and activities for age groups, from babies to adults.

Since public librarians are our users of the manual, CSLP wants your ideas! You know what will work best in your libraries. Use the form below to submit your idea and any related materials (pictures, worksheets, etc.).

The theme for 2021 is: Animals
The slogan for 2021 is: "Tails and Tales"
Submit your programming idea at https://forms.gle/ebHUdBKUsJfu1VNbA.


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2019 Wisconsin Library Hall of Fame Nominations Requested

6/27/2019

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The Wisconsin Library Heritage Center Steering Committee is accepting nominations for individuals to be inducted into the Wisconsin Library Hall of Fame for 2019. Nominations must be submitted by Friday, August 30, 2019. Procedures and nomination form can be found here.

Both the Wisconsin Library Heritage Center and the Wisconsin Library Hall of Fame are programs of the Wisconsin Library Association Foundation.


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The New Frontier- Training Older Adults for the Latest Gadgets (Webinar)

6/27/2019

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Tuesday, July 16, 2019
12:00 - 1:00 PM
​Webinar


Most American communities are aging, and libraries are in a position to identify opportunities to meet the needs of older adults in their communities. Your library can help anticipate the growing technological needs of mature audiences, so they can better understand the digital landscape.
 
In this 60-minute webinar, you’ll learn how you can increase opportunities for older adults in your community to learn the latest gadgets, obtain government resources and services, develop personal awareness, and actively participate with accessible gaming equipment. Discover how your library will remain a vital point for seniors who wish to engage more deeply with the world around them.

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Fall Scholarships, Classes Open, Payment Policy: iSchool @ UW-Madison

6/26/2019

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Sharing a few announcements from UW-Madison iSchool:

  • We are able to award six (6) certification course scholarships for this fall! Applications are due by 5pm Friday, August 2. Anyone needing to take a certification course this fall who is planning to apply for a scholarship could register and pay, and we would refund that money if the scholarships are awarded. Otherwise, they could wait to register until the week of August 12th, when we announce the winners (with the caveat that if they’re paying by check it may be better to get that done first and get a refund depending on how long their library’s process is likely to take). Scholarship information is here: https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/certification-scholarship.
  • Fall 2019 class registration is now open! If you have any new directors who need to sign up for certification courses, now is the time to remind them to register. Registration information is here: https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education. This fall’s certification courses are:
    • Basic Public Library Administration: September 16 - December 8, 2019
    • Advanced Public Library Administration: September 9 - December 1, 2019
    • Public and Community Library Services: September 16 - December 8, 2019​

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Facebook Adds Free Training Modules to Facebook Blueprint

6/24/2019

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Facebook has announced the addition of 22 new digital marketing training courses as part of its free Facebook Blueprint education platform. The new Blueprint courses will be available at facebook.com/blueprint at the end of the month.

One module that is particularly valuable for libraries is Get Started with Events, which shows you how to use Facebook to create, share, and promote events. Even the experienced Facebook user is likely to pick up some great tips to make their next library event or program really stand out!
Start 'Get Started with Events'
Looking for more tips on effectively marketing your library? Be sure to check out the Marketing category on the right for handy tips and tricks you can use on the library's social media page, website and more!
NFLS member libraries are also encouraged to reach out to the NFLS marketing contact for additional assistance, training, or answers to questions regarding library marketing and communication needs.
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Facebook Removing Certain Business Page Info Sections August 1, 2019

6/24/2019

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Facebook is removing a number of Page info fields on August 1, with prompts urging Page admins to integrate those fields into other sections:
  • Mission
  • Company Overview
  • Biography
  • Affiliation
  • Personal Interests
  • And Others

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Not sure which fields you need to move or lose? Here's an easy way to find out:

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Nic News Weekly: June 21, 2019

6/21/2019

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Below are the headlines for the 06/21/2019 - 📣 Nic News Weekly newsletter.
  • WiLSWorld Scholarships Available: Apply by July 1, 2019
  • Advocate with Data: Tell Your Story Effectively: 25% Off Registration Fee
  • Listening Session on Security: June 27
  • Updated NFLS Expense Report & Travel Voucher Forms
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Sequences & Stories, Part 2:  Computational Thinking in Youth Services

6/20/2019

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Event: Sequences & Stories, Part 2
Time/Date: 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Monday, September 23, 2019
Presenters: Tessa Michaelson Schmidt, WI DPI; Caitlin Schaffer, Oconomowoc Public Library; Angela Meyers and Laurie Freund, Bridges Library System
Location: Franklin Public Library. 9151 W. Loomis Road, Franklin, WI 53132

This workshop will introduce participants to Computational Thinking (CT), which is a set of problem-solving methods that involve expressing problems and their solutions in ways that a computer can execute. CT is also referred to as "coding." Don't feel intimidated--the session will be relaxed with no PYTHON, HTML, or binary code spoken or used!

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Listening Session on Security: June 27, 2019

6/19/2019

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It's not too late to join WiscNet in Waukesha for a WiscNet Community Conversation: Listening Session on Security.
  • What does “security” mean and look like in your organization?
  • Where are you at on your security journey?
  • What problems are you trying to solve?
  • What do you still need to learn

​Steve Schlomann from the School District of Waukesha will share some of his answers to these questions. Attendees will have the chance to listen and learn from each other's experiences, successes, pain points, and wishlists. In addition, they’ll walk through some exercises from the design thinking process to explore together ideas about security, and what steps you might take next.

RSVP here to join WiscNet at Room 129 in the School District of Waukesha at 222 Maple Avenue from 9:30am-12:00pm to be part of the discussion on security. 
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Children's Literature Conference: October 12, 2019 in Oshkosh

6/19/2019

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The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Department of Literacy and Language will offer its annual Children’s Literature Conference designed for PK-12 teachers, literacy leaders, school administrators and librarians. The conference features four keynote presentations by authors of books for children and young adults. The authors will sign books, which will be available for purchase at the conference.

​Registration opens in August. 
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Nic News Weekly: June 14, 2019

6/14/2019

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Below are the headlines for the 06/14/2019 - 📣 Nic News Weekly newsletter.
  • 2019 Library Improvement & Innovation Grants Awarded
  • NEWI-Area Library Staff Named Members of 2019 Youth Services Institute Cohort
  • WLA 2019 Awards: Now Accepting Applications
  • Door County Library is Hiring
  • WiLS Ideas to Action Fund: Applications Due Today
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WiLSWorld Scholarships Available: Apply by July 1, 2019

6/11/2019

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Eight scholarships of up to $350 each will be awarded to current or future library professionals who may face barriers to attending WiLSWorld. 

​People from underrepresented groups in librarianship are strongly encouraged to apply, as are library school students, folks that have to stay overnight to make the travel work, and new professionals. ​Apply by July 1, 2019.
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Two Employment Opportunities at Door County Library

6/10/2019

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Circulation Assistant
​Door County Public Library

Salary: $13.86 - $15.84 Hourly    
Location: Sister Bay-Liberty Grove Branch Library at Sister Bay WI 54234
Job Type: Part-Time
Closing: 6/19/2019 4:30 PM Central

This position performs routine clerical and physical tasks as required. Reports to Library Head of Circulation and Branch Managers. Regular attendance and punctuality along with being prepared to commence work at designated work locations, on the assigned or scheduled days and hours is expected.

Technical Services Acquisitions / Cataloger
​Door County Public Library
Salary : 
$17.58 - $20.09 Hourly
Location: Sturgeon Bay Branch Library in Sturgeon Bay, WI
Job Type: Full Time
Closing: 6/18/2019 4:30 PM Central

This position will have direct public contact. They will manage acquisitions of all library materials. This person will be responsible for ordering print and non-print materials for all Door County Library systems. This position will work independently and with accuracy and precision. ​
LEARN MORE AND APPLY
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Nic News Weekly: June 7, 2019

6/7/2019

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Below are the headlines for the 06/07/2019 - 📣 Nic News Weekly newsletter.
  • NFLS Website has New InfoSoup Page
  • New Delivery Tubs are Coming
  • Something to Keep in Mind During Your Summer Library Program
  • WiLS Ideas to Action Fund: Deadline Extended to June 14
  • Winnefox Library System is Hiring: New Assistant Director
  • Are you planning a visit to a legislator's office while at ALA?
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NEWI-Area Library Staff Named Members of 2019 Youth Services Institute Cohort

6/6/2019

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Congratulations to these staff at NEWI-area libraries for having been chosen as members of the 2019 Youth Services Institute Cohort:
  • Kirsten Smith, Manitowoc Public Library, Manitowoc-Calumet Library System
  • Lara Lakari, Stephenson Public Library (Marinette), Nicolet Federated Library System
  • Braelyn Spencer, Algoma Public Library, Nicolet Federated Library System
  • Sarah Read, Kaukauna Public Library, Outagamie Waupaca Library System
  • Sheri Dunham, Neenah Public Library, Winnefox Library System

​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. For these individuals, there is a need to improve skill and knowledge base, foster a supportive network, and develop stronger peer-to-peer and professional community connections within the Wisconsin public libraries infrastructure.

The Institute is supported through an 
LSTA grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the Public Library Development Team at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI).

View the entire list of participants at 
https://dpi.wi.gov/wilibrariesforeveryone/announcing-2019-youth-services-institute-cohort.
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2019 WI Public Libraries CE Survey - Responses Due June 28, 2019

6/5/2019

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Here is your opportunity to tell your library system's continuing education planners what you would like to learn in the areas of administration, general skills, inclusivity and social justice, leadership and management, and library services and skills as well as how you would like to receive these opportunities. Your responses will help shape and develop the offerings in your region and the state. Click here and give us your opinion. This should take you about 10-15 minutes.

​Deadline to submit your responses is Friday, June 28, 2019.

Questions? Problems? Contact Laurie Freund (ljfreund@bridgeslibrarysystem.org or 262-896-8083).
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WiLS Ideas to Action Fund: Submission Deadline Extended to June 14

6/5/2019

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WiLS’ mission is to help its members turn ideas into action. WiLS Ideas to Action Fund provides support for innovative or collaborative projects to help members reach their goals and have a positive impact on Wisconsin libraries. If you and your project meet its eligibility and requirements, you can apply for up to $5,000.
Learn More & Apply
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WLA 2019 Awards: Now Accepting Applications

6/5/2019

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Honor the innovative and exceptional library services, staff, trustees, and supporters in Wisconsin. Nominate an individual, group, or library for one of the 2019 WLA Awards. 

Visit http://wla.wisconsinlibraries.org/awards-scholarships/awards/wisconsin-library-association-awards for a full list and descriptions of the awards listed below. The criteria, application form, and instructions to apply are listed under each individual award on WLA’s website. Winners will be honored at the WLA Conference during the Awards and Honors Reception.


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Brown County Public Library featured in Dewey Decibel Podcast: The Buzz on Library Gardens

6/3/2019

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Listen to BCPL Segment
Spring has sprung, and people are outside tending to their gardens and outdoor spaces—and the library is no different.

​Libraries across the country have repurposed spaces into gardens that are used to educate patrons about plant life and sustainability—and are helping to feed communities along the way.
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In Episode 38, Dewey Decibel examines how libraries are using outdoor spaces for gardening and food production. ALA Editions Acquisitions Editor Jamie Santoro discusses the Cellcom Children’s Edible Library at Brown County Public Library (BCPL) in Green Bay, with Leah Liebergen, library services associate at BCPL.
American Libraries magazine is the flagship publication of the American Library Association, based in Chicago.
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