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The following article is taken directly from the Fall 2019 WLA Newsletter. 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. . .
The S. Verna Fowler Academic/Menominee Public Library is pleased to announce the creation of an interactive language mural as the newest addition to the Youth area of the Library. Patrons can enjoy the beautiful artwork and at the same time learn Menominee words and phrases played on devices posted on the mural. The American Indian Library Association and the Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association launched a Family Literacy Focus project in 2009 called Talk Story: Sharing Stories, Sharing Culture. Talk Story is a library literacy model that reaches out to Asian/Pacific American (APA) and Native American/Alaska Native children and families. It promotes basic and cultural literacy in pre-readers and early readers by engaging children and their families in storytime, storytelling, books, art, music, dance, and other cultural activities. HubSpot published this great Facebook Marketing Cheat Sheet - which libraries can use to make the most of Facebook marketing. The list is divided into three main categories depending on your goals for using Facebook:
* Post at the best times for your audience. * Post your best blog content. * Remove links from your post copy. * Make sure your images are properly formatted. (Here's a great guide to keep handy.) * Use Facebook Insights. * Schedule posts in advance. Awards & Honors Reception at WLA Thursday, October 10NFLS is very proud to announce that one of our own has been awarded the Wisconsin Library Association Trustee of the Year Award! Following is an excerpt from the WLA press release:  WLA Trustee of the Year: Kathy Pletcher
Kathy Pletcher has consistently been a strong advocate for all types of libraries and serves on the Brown County Library Board and Nicolet Federated Library System Board. She also recently completed her term on the Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND). Building upon her years as a professional librarian, she has become a model trustee and now provides training for new trustees around the state. Through her mentoring work, she has contributed to a new generation of advocates dedicated to supporting libraries. Kathy’s visionary work has statewide impact and she is deserving of the 2019 Trustee of the Year Award. There will be a reception for Kathy, and other award winners, at the upcoming WLA annual conference in October. Please join us in celebrating Kathy at the reception if you are able.  The Libraries Transform Book Pick is an opportunity for public libraries across the U.S. to offer the same ebook to library users without any waitlists or holds. It allows libraries: - To bring readers together in the community and beyond - To engage readers with new titles and genres - To showcase digital collections as well as reading resources and activities  Free marketing resources are available to help public libraries promote this innovative new digital reading program and encourage patrons to checkout After the Flood.
Sign up for the Libraries Transform initiative to access the free Book Pick tools, including a flyer, press release template, social media graphics, table tent and much more! Below are the headlines from the latest 📣 Nic News Weekly newsletter.
"Reimagining School Readiness" Training: for Library Staff Serving Families with Children Ages 0-89/19/2019  Wisconsin Partner State in IMLS-Funded Reimagining School Readiness Training You will benefit from this workshop if you work with children ages 0 to 8 and their families, and would like to learn more about how to offer research-backed programming in your library.
Thursday, October 24, 2019|10:00am-3:00pm Hotel Marshfield, Marshfield, WI 2019 Public Library Public School LSTA Subawards: Applications Accepted through January 14, 20209/18/2019  The 2019 Public Library Public School LSTA Subawards application process will open on Monday, September 16, 2019. Applications from collaborating Wisconsin public libraries and public school libraries will be accepted on a rolling basis through January 14, 2020. For more details, view Friday’s post on the Wisconsin Libraries for Everyone Blog: https://dpi.wi.gov/wilibrariesforeveryone/2019-public-library-public-school-lsta-subawards
Please take a look at this special funding available to Wisconsin public libraries for collaborative projects with local public school libraries. These subawards will offer financial and material resources that will emphasize specific aspects of library services. Projects require focus on one (1) of the following areas:
  Following is information the September 17, 2019 issue of Crossroads, the e-newsletter from WebJunction. Highlighted are three self-paced courses that can help you better serve the needs of immigrants in your community:
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To access all of WebJunction's upcoming events and webinar recordings, go to its Events Calendar. Below are the headlines from the latest 📣 Nic News Weekly newsletter.
 Free Webinar:Tools for Building Digital Skills with Your Patrons and Staff
Thursday, September 26, 2019 | 1-2 p.m. Central Public libraries have long been leaders in bringing people into the digital world, providing programs and services that help patrons get jobs, gain knowledge, increase productivity, and engage with others online. Leveraging and strengthening existing library and community resources can help reduce staff burden and increase the library’s impact on digital literacy. In this free webinar, a panel of digital literacy experts will share tools, resources, and partnership strategies to help you enhance digital skill development among patrons and library staff. This webinar is presented as part of the Public Library Association's (PLA) DigitalLead: Rural Libraries Creating New Possibilities project. PLA and Microsoft Corp. are helping rural populations reap the benefits of broadband internet connectivity. Below are the headlines from the latest 📣 Nic News Weekly newsletter.
Webinar content will help prepare participants for conversations with their organizations’ key stakeholders such as administrators, IT personnel, and content creators. Participants will gain knowledge and confidence to navigate digital preservation discussions and advocate for their organization’s long-term digital asset management and preservation work. Join us for this free learning opportunity!
In case you missed the September 6, 2019 webinar, you can now review the slides, watch the webinar recording and view supporting materials.  Three webinars are being offered to libraries by the South Central Library System this month:
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