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Nic News Weekly: September 27, 2019

9/27/2019

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Below are the headlines from the latest 📣 Nic News Weekly newsletter.
  • 2019 Public Library Public School LSTA Subawards
  • Libraries Transform Book Club
  • "Reimagining School Readiness" Training: for Library Staff Serving Families with Children Ages 0-8
  • Eastern Wisconsin Youth Services Storytimes
  • Marketing the Value of Your Library (Webinar)
  • Annual End-of-Summer Survey Due TODAY
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Back to School Collaboration With School Librarians

9/26/2019

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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. . .

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Library Celebrates New Language Mural

9/26/2019

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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.

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25 Facebook Marketing Tips and Tricks (from HubSpot)

9/25/2019

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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:
  • ​​​Tips for Your Facebook Business Page
  • Tips for News Feed Visibility < < < SO MUCH VALUABLE STUFF HERE!​​​ Including:​
          * Prioritize quality over quantity.
          * 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.​
  • Tips for Advertising on Facebook​
If you're short on time (as we usually are), here's a great video that summarizes the post. However, we highly encourage you to bookmark / save this post so you can refer back to it for great tips on making your library's Facebook page work for you and your patrons. 
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2019 WLA Trustee of the Year: Kathy Pletcher

9/23/2019

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Awards & Honors Reception at WLA Thursday, October 10

​NFLS 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:
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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. 


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Libraries Transform Book Pick: Resources for Libraries

9/21/2019

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Libraries Transform Book Pick
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.
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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

Download the ebook
​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!

​Registration is required but the tools are free for all libraries.
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Nic News Weekly: September 20, 2019

9/20/2019

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Below are the headlines from the latest 📣 Nic News Weekly newsletter.
  • Marketing the Value of Your Library: October Webinar Series
  • Pint-Sized Polkas: Discounted June 29 - July 3, 2020
  • New Midwest Author Coming to Wisconsin this Fall
  • Ebook access, Health Literacy Month, and more from Libraries Transform®
  • Youth Services Grassroots Meeting: Thursday, Sept. 26th
  • Penultimate Reminder: Annual End-of-Summer Survey Due Next Friday, September 27
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"Reimagining School Readiness" Training: for Library Staff Serving Families with Children Ages 0-8

9/19/2019

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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.
  • The Reimagining School Readiness Toolkit is a suite of research-backed resources created for library staff to help families prepare children ages 0 to 8 for success in school and in life.
  • Through an interactive presentation with hands-on activities, this training will introduce library staff to the research, practical implications, and resources offered in the toolkit, which is available in its entirety for free online.
  • Participants will understand key findings from current cognitive and developmental psychology research, reflect on the implications of those findings for their daily work, and gain practical ready-to-implement ideas for activities, as well as resources for staff training and for parents/caregivers.
Register here (Registration is limited to 50 participants from Wisconsin public libraries and systems.)

Thursday, October 24, 2019|10:00am-3:00pm
Hotel Marshfield, Marshfield, WI

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2019 Public Library Public School LSTA Subawards: Applications Accepted through January 14, 2020

9/18/2019

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WI Libraries for Everyone
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:
  • Collection management with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equity
  • Hands-on learning, including maker and computational thinking
Projects must use funds for one or both of the following purposes:
  • An in-person education event for youth (ages 0-18)
  • Library and classroom program and curriculum materials
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Crossroads: Expanding Services in the Community (Newsletter)

9/18/2019

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Crossroads: The newsletter for library learning
WebJunction: The Learning place for libraries.
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:
  • Beyond the Welcome Sign: Tailoring Immigrant Services for Success Self enrollment
  • Addressing the Legal Information Needs of Immigrants and Non Native Speakers
  • CELEBRATE. SERVE. COLLABORATE: Partnership as a strategy for immigrant engagement

View Crossroads e-newsletter
Upcoming Webinars
To access all of WebJunction's upcoming events and webinar recordings, go to its Events Calendar.
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Nic News Weekly: September 13, 2019

9/13/2019

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Below are the headlines from the latest 📣 Nic News Weekly newsletter.
  • Vote for the next Big Library Read (WPLC Digest)
  • Continuing Education Opportunities
  • Reminder: Sept. 6th Digital Preservation Advocacy Webinar Recorded
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Free Webinar: Tools for Building Digital Skills with Your Patrons & Staff

9/7/2019

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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.

Register Now
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Nic News Weekly: September 6, 2019

9/6/2019

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Below are the headlines from the latest 📣 Nic News Weekly newsletter.
  • Congrats to Kathy Pletcher - WLA Trustee of the Year!
  • Collaborative Summer Library Program: Website Cleanup
  • September Webinars at SCLS
  • Tips for Library Newsletters
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Digital Preservation Advocacy Webinar

9/6/2019

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This hour-long webinar introduces participants to key concepts related to digital preservation work for libraries, archives, and cultural heritage institutions. Topics include “why digital preservation?,” conducting an assessment of digital assets, and creating a digital preservation policy.
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.
View Webinar Recording
View Webinar Slides
View Supporting Materials
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September Webinars at SCLS

9/4/2019

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Three webinars are being offered to libraries by the South Central Library System this month:
  • ​CCBC Shorts, September 18 at 9 a.m. 
  • It's a Trap!: How to Avoid Giving Legal Advice in Reference Services, September 19 at 10 a.m. 
  • An Introduction to Talking Books, September 26 at 10 a.m.

​See below for webinar descriptions and registration links.

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