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June webinars (curated by NEWI)

5/31/2022

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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.

Managing stress & building resilience; click title to register:
  • Anxiety at Work: 8 Strategies to Help Teams Build Resilience, Handle Uncertainty, and Get Stuff Done  - 10am on Wednesday, June 8
  • Beyond Resilience: A New Path to a Strong Culture - 1pm on Wednesday, June 8
  • Compassion Resilience: Expectations from Self and Others - 9am on Friday, June 10
  • The Relationship Between Personal Stress and Community Resilience - 11am on Monday, June 20
  • How Emotional Intelligence Can Help You in the Workplace - 1pm on Tuesday, June 21
  • Compassion Resilience: Compassionate Boundary Setting - 9am on Friday, June 24

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); click title to register:
  • Inclusive Leadership for Social Impact - 10am on June 2
  • Be Intentional, Not Identical: Creating DEI Strategies for the Library That Serves Your Community - 1pm on Tuesday, June 7
  • I See a Library! Making Libraries More Accessible to the Visually Impaired - 9am on Wednesday, June 8
  • Policies of Yes - 10am on Wednesday, June 8
  • Ensuring Accessibility of Information Products and Services - 10am on Wednesday, June 8
  • LGBTQ+ 101 - 9am on Tuesday, June 14
  • Creating Healthier Productive and More Inclusive Workplaces - 1pm on Tuesday, June 14
  • LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion - 9am on Tuesday, June 21

A sample of webinars on other topics; click title to register:
  • Supporting Families and Young Children in Times of Fear and Anxiety - 1pm on Wednesday, June 1
  • Info Lit 101 Part 3: Misinformation and Disinformation - 3pm on Thursday, June 2
  • Instagram Basics for Libraries - 1pm on Wednesday, June 8
  • How to Turn Real Events into Fantastic Fiction - 6pm on Monday, June 20
  • From Numbers to Narrative: Getting from Data to a Visual Story - Noon on Wednesday, June 22
  • Am I Doing This Right? Advice for First Time Managers - 1pm on Wednesday, June 22
  • Classic Picture Books are Boring and What You Should Read in Storytime Instead - 1pm on Wednesday, June 29

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Nic News Weekly: May 6, 2022

5/6/2022

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Here are the headlines from the May 6, 2022 - 📢 Nic News Weekly: 
  • Door County Library Names New Library Director 
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Encanto and Culturally Informed Programming FREE Event on May 22
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Nic News Weekly: March 25, 2022

3/25/2022

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Here are the headlines from the March 25, 2022 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:
  • Nominate someone for the SSCS Paralibrarian of the Year Award
  • June National Pollinator Month Workshops for Public Libraries
  • WiLS Ideas to Action Fund application period opens April 11
  • Continuing Education:
    • April Webinars from OverDrive
    • Wisconsin Libraries Talk About Race: Sensitive Conversations & Handling Pushback
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Shawano County Library hosts countywide community read

3/1/2022

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During February, Shawano County Library held a countywide community read of Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi. This is a National Book Award winner that focuses on how racist ideas were created, spread and rooted in American history.

​As the book is comprehensive, several other family-friendly companion books were also available to read:
  • “Stamped” by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X Kendi
  • “Stamped (for Kids)” by Sonja Cherry-Paul, Jason Reynolds, and Ibram X Kendi
  • “Antiracist Baby” by Ibram X Kendi

During the month, patrons were encouraged to read one (or all!) of the titles and to participate in several anti-racist awareness activities independently available through a Beanstack challenge.
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The month ended with a panel discussion about anti-racism that was held at the main library on February 24th. The discussion was led by local experts Shannon Holsey, President of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians, and Angel Saavedra Cisneros, Ph. D., Assistant Professor of Political Science at St. Norbert College.

​The panel discussion was also livestreamed 
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Shannon Holsey, President of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians
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Angel Saavedra Cisneros, Ph. D., Assistant Professor of Political Science at St. Norbert College
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March webinars (curated by NEWI)

3/1/2022

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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. (Click title to register.)

Managing stress & building resilience:
  • How Emotional Intelligence and Hardiness Helps Leaders Manage Burnout - 1pm on Wednesday, Mar 2
  • Staff Burnout: How To Promote Mental Health and Increase Retention - 1pm on Thursday, Mar 3
  • Taking Care of Self, Staff, and Community - 2pm on Thursday, Mar 10
  • Coping with Stress Through Journaling - 2pm on Tuesday, Mar 22
  • Eliminating Personal Burnout: 7 Crucial Skills - 1pm on Wednesday, Mar 23

Accessibility:
  • Accessible Social Media 2.0 - 1pm on Tuesday, Mar 15
  • Curating & Maintaining Vibrant Collections for Users with Print Disabilities - 9am on Thursday, Mar 17
  • Making Your Library’s Accessible Resources More Discoverable - 1pm on Wednesday, Mar 23

Equity, diversity, and inclusion:
  • Engaging in Sensitive Conversations & Handling Pushback - 10am on Wednesday, Mar 9
  • Institutional Racism and the Urgency of Solidarity - 8am on Thursday, Mar 10
  • Getting Started with Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committees in Your Library - 1pm on Tuesday, Mar 15
  • Can You See Me? Collection Development for Marginalized Communities - 10am on Wednesday, Mar 16
  • How to be an Ally to Jewish Patrons and Students (Even in a Non-Jewish Neighborhood) - 3pm on Sunday, Mar 20
  • (Re)Developing Inclusive & Diverse Library Collections - 3pm on Monday, Mar 21
  • Creating Inclusive Spaces Within the Libraries, Parts 1 & 2 - 9am on Monday, Mar 28 and Wednesday, Mar 30
  • Bystander Intervention to Stop Harassment Toward the LGBTQIA+ Community - 3pm on Thursday, Mar 31

A sample of webinars on other topics:​

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Nic News Weekly: February 4, 2022

2/4/2022

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Here are the headlines from the February 4, 2022 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:
  • Governor Evers to kick off 2022 WLA Library Legislative Day
  • Submit program proposals to WAAL today
  • Continuing Education
    • WEMTA Conference early bird registration extended to Feb. 11
    • Let's Talk About Race At Work
    • Building Cultural Proficiencies for Racial Equity Framework information session & comment period
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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 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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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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Nic News Weekly: December 10, 2021

12/10/2021

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Here are the headlines from the December 10, 2021 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:
  • Unemployment Insurance 1099-G Desk Guide Updated
  • Sadarri & Company Summer Learning Program 2022 FUN-tastic Voyage
  • Grant Opportunities
    • Digital Preservation & Archive Funding & Training Opportunities
    • Center for South Asia Public Library Grant
  • Continuing Education
    • Challenged Books at Your Library: Managing and Addressing Censorship Attempts
    • December Webinars Listing from NEWI
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Webinars in December (from NEWI)

12/7/2021

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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 titles to register for webinars.

Managing stress & building resilience:
  • How to Prioritize Your Wellness During the Hustle of the Holiday Season - Noon on Tuesday, Dec 7
  • The Contentment Ethic - Noon on Tuesday, Dec 7
  • The Myth of the Work/Life Balance for Small Library Directors - 2pm on Thursday, Dec 9
  • Connecting the Whys: Cultivating a Healthy Workplace Culture - Noon on Tuesday, Dec 14
  • Mental Health Practices for the Virtual World - Noon on Wednesday, Dec 15

Equity, diversity and inclusion:
  • South Asia Book Award Celebration - 6:30pm on Wednesday, Dec 8
  • The Latinx KidLit Book Festival - 8:45am on Thursday, Dec 9 & Friday, Dec 10
  • Tackling Racism and Bias in the Library Catalog - 1pm on Thursday, Dec 16 [create a free ALA account to register]

A sample of webinars on other topics:
  • Instagram Basics for Libraries - 1pm, Wednesday Dec 8
  • Too Many Bags: How to Address Someone Bringing in Too Much Stuff - 1pm on Thursday, Dec 9
  • Passive and Drop-In Programs? Love That Journey For Us! - 2pm on Thursday, Dec 9
  • Preparing for a First Amendment Audit - 9am on Thursday, Dec 16
  • Challenged Books at Your Library: Managing and Addressing Censorship Attempts - 10 am on Wednesday, Dec 15

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November Professional Development Opportunities (NEWI)

11/8/2021

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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.
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Managing stress & building resilience; click title to register:
  • A Mind-Body Prescription for Dealing with Burnout - Noon on Thursday, Nov 4
  • Fostering & Sustaining a Healthy Culture with a Hybrid Workforce - 2pm on Wednesday, Nov 17
  • Rekindling from Burnout: Lessons and Strategies for Public Library Workers - 2pm on Thursday, Nov 18
  • Self-Care: Awareness, Acknowledgement, Action - 2pm on Thursday, Nov 18
  • Creating a Healthy Culture with Conduct, Communication, and Conflict Resolution - 1pm on Tuesday, Nov 30
Equity, diversity, and inclusion; click title to register:
  • “¡Vamos a leer!”: Collection Development for Spanish Language Children’s Materials - 10am on Thursday, Nov 4
  • Building a More Diverse Holiday Collection - 1pm on Thursday, Nov 4
  • Library Dementia Services - 1pm on Wednesday, Nov 10
  • Supporting Formerly Incarcerated Individuals with a Fresh Start @ Your Library - 1pm on Thursday, Nov 18
  • Developing Inclusive Library Services for Teens with Disabilities - 2pm on Thursday, Nov 18
A sample of webinars on other topics; click title to register:
  • Beanstack Staff Essentials - 2pm on Tuesday, Nov 2
  • Trends in Digital Privacy: Is There Even Such a Thing? - 1pm on Thursday, Nov 4
  • Body Odor: How to Talk About Odor Without Awkwardness (Updated) - 1pm on Thursday, Nov 4
  • Library Marketing Plan Workshop - 9:30am on Friday, Nov 12
  • Library Design Institute - 10am on Tuesday, Nov 30

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