[Libs-Or] FW: Summer 2011 Rural and Small Library Update

Thu Jun 16 09:46:13 PDT 2011

Greetings!

Please excuse any duplicate postings, this is a just an FYI regarding a number of online webinars and other professional development opportunities. And while the focus is on small and/or rural libraries, many of these topics apply to libraries of any size.

Please visit the WebJunction website for additional information as needed: http://ww.webjunction.org/rural-update

Cheers,
Darci

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Darci Hanning * Technology Development Consultant * Library Development Services
Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR  97301
503-378-2527 darci.hanning at state.or.us<mailto:darci.hanning at state.or.us>

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From: WebJunction [mailto:rural at webjunction.org]
Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2011 9:31 AM
To: Darci Hanning
Subject: Summer 2011 Rural and Small Library Update

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Rural and Small Libraries Update

Summer 2011

Trouble Reading this Email? If you are unable to see the links or images in this email, you can read the update here: www.webjunction.org/rural-update
[Jennifer Peterson]Greetings! This summer update brings news of many online and face-to-face opportunities for you to network with other library staff who work in rural library communities. As you'll find me at all of the events listed below, I wanted to extend a special invite and hope you'll say "hi" either online or in person. I also wanted to share that I will be serving as chair of the Rural, Native and Tribal Libraries of All Kinds Committee<http://whatcounts.com/t?r=850&c=2603936&l=56077&ctl=36EBC08:3093F1F087833EC7A8BE5CCFBC8BFA9073B57ADCC42EF300&> from 2011-2012. I'm truly honored and excited to use the opportunity to help build collaboration between rural libraries across the ALA, ARSL and Web Junction communities. I look forward to hearing your ideas about the work of the committee in the coming year. Thank you for all you do in support of rural libraries!
-Jennifer Peterson

Register for Free Summer Webinars
Webinars are one-hour live online training events on hot topics in libraries. You watch and listen to the presentation over the internet, chat with the presenters and other attendees-all from the comfort of your desk. And if you are unable to attend the live session-no problem! We archive every presentation<http://whatcounts.com/t?r=850&c=2603936&l=56077&ctl=36EBC09:3093F1F087833EC7A8BE5CCFBC8BFA9073B57ADCC42EF300&> and post it to WebJunction for you to watch at your convenience.

June 21: Foreclosure, and Bad Credit and No Job, Oh My!
In these tough economic times, patrons faced with increased financial challenges need help and may be too afraid to ask. In this webinar, you'll discover how you can connect library patrons to trustworthy financial assistance information; and you'll learn how three Minnesota county government departments collaborated to get reliable, just-in-time information to residents. Presentations will discuss how partnerships are established, programs are organized, and provide recommendations for other libraries and community partners. Presenters: Joe Manion, Washington County Library; Nicola Viana, Washington County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA); and Brian Huffman, Washington County law librarian.This session is the fourth in a series brought to you in collaboration with the Jobs and Small Business Task Force of MELSA<http://whatcounts.com/t?r=850&c=2603936&l=56077&ctl=36EBC17:3093F1F087833EC7A8BE5CCFBC8BFA9073B57ADCC42EF300&>.
More information and registration ><http://whatcounts.com/t?r=850&c=2603936&l=56077&ctl=36EBC1A:3093F1F087833EC7A8BE5CCFBC8BFA9073B57ADCC42EF300&>

July 20: Information Cartographer: Social Media Librarians of the Future
Ever wonder if it's too late or too early to bring social media services to your library? Whether you are in a one-person library or one with one hundred staff, social media applications are impacting library services just like the Internet has. But how do you fit social media into your already busy schedule, and is it worth the effort? Come hear from a library that has successfully "operationalized" its social media services and actually has fun in the process. Join Stephanie Bents, digital services librarian, and Greta Chapman, director of the Rapid City Public Libraries, recognized by USA Today as one of the top libraries in the U.S.
More information and registration ><http://whatcounts.com/t?r=850&c=2603936&l=56077&ctl=36EBC1A:3093F1F087833EC7A8BE5CCFBC8BFA9073B57ADCC42EF300&>
July 27: Finding a Legal Comfort Zone on the Web
This webinar is brought to you in collaboration with ALA TechSource and ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom. Allowing the public to contribute to, comment on and otherwise engage with your library's website content can be a scary thought. But it really doesn't have to be that way. Eli Neiburger will present on how to move squeamish colleagues, administrators, or trustees to a point where web initiatives can be understood as less risky than the daily act of unlocking the front doors. Joining Eli will be Barbara Jones from the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom, who will focus on how the overarching principles of intellectual freedom apply to user engagement, access, and information literacy programming on social media.
More information and registration ><http://whatcounts.com/t?r=850&c=2603936&l=56077&ctl=36EBC1A:3093F1F087833EC7A8BE5CCFBC8BFA9073B57ADCC42EF300&>

Free Online Workshop: Libraries at the Core of Workforce Recovery
[Compass]In July, Project Compass<http://whatcounts.com/t?r=850&c=2603936&l=56077&ctl=36EBC1C:3093F1F087833EC7A8BE5CCFBC8BFA9073B57ADCC42EF300&> will be offering a free 4-week online workshop, Libraries Supporting Small Business and Financial Health. This workshop explores the potential for libraries to help move their communities from surviving to thriving by supporting local economic development and helping patrons increase their personal financial skills. You will look beyond the immediate needs of job seekers, discover other approaches to support the workforce in your community and expand their capacity to succeed in the 21st century. The program will kick off with a live webinar on July 12, and will be followed by four weeks of self-paced reading assignments, discussions and peer networking. There is no prerequisite for attending this July workshop.
Visit the workshop program page ><http://whatcounts.com/t?r=850&c=2603936&l=56077&ctl=36EBC1D:3093F1F087833EC7A8BE5CCFBC8BFA9073B57ADCC42EF300&>

Registration is Open for Free Online Conference
Plan now to attend Trends in Library Training and Learning: Developing Staff Skills in the 21st Century, a free two-day online conference to be held on August 10-11. Produced in collaboration with the ALA Learning Round Table, this WebJunction event is free and open to all. Eight sessions will be presented over the two days, including keynote presentations by Jay Turner<http://whatcounts.com/t?r=850&c=2603936&l=56077&ctl=36EBC32:3093F1F087833EC7A8BE5CCFBC8BFA9073B57ADCC42EF300&> and Char Booth<http://whatcounts.com/t?r=850&c=2603936&l=56077&ctl=36EBC34:3093F1F087833EC7A8BE5CCFBC8BFA9073B57ADCC42EF300&>. View the full program schedule<http://whatcounts.com/t?r=850&c=2603936&l=56077&ctl=36EBC36:3093F1F087833EC7A8BE5CCFBC8BFA9073B57ADCC42EF300&> and speaker bios, and then register to save your seat. If your library is interested in attending t he conference as a group, be sure to download our Online Conference Viewing Party Guide<http://whatcounts.com/t?r=850&c=2603936&l=56077&ctl=36EBC38:3093F1F087833EC7A8BE5CCFBC8BFA9073B57ADCC42EF300&> to help you prepare for the event.
Go to conference page ><http://whatcounts.com/t?r=850&c=2603936&l=56077&ctl=36EBC39:3093F1F087833EC7A8BE5CCFBC8BFA9073B57ADCC42EF300&>

How Is Your Library Supporting E-Books?
Many libraries are now at least dabbling in stocking e-books, and some are making them the primary focus for new acquisitions. There are many debates going on about whether e-books are truly replacing print and if it is a good time for libraries to invest in the current mobile devices on the market such as Kindles, iPads, and Nooks. The results of our 2011 survey of WebJunction members show that 29% of respondents from small public libraries have purchased a mobile device in the past year. Is this trend increasing? Tell us what your plans are for this next year by answering this quick poll<http://whatcounts.com/t?r=850&c=2603936&l=56077&ctl=36EBC3B:3093F1F087833EC7A8BE5CCFBC8BFA9073B57ADCC42EF300&>.

Join the Discussion
Hundreds of library staff are sharing library news and resources in WebJunction's satellite web communities. Get daily updates on library news and WebJunction happenings from our Facebook page<http://whatcounts.com/t?r=850&c=2603936&l=56077&ctl=36EBC41:3093F1F087833EC7A8BE5CCFBC8BFA9073B57ADCC42EF300&> or our Twitter feed<http://whatcounts.com/t?r=850&c=2603936&l=56077&ctl=36EBC49:3093F1F087833EC7A8BE5CCFBC8BFA9073B57ADCC42EF300&>. And library staff across the globe are discussing hot topics in the WebJunction Group on LinkedIn<http://whatcounts.com/t?r=850&c=2603936&l=56077&ctl=36EBC51:3093F1F087833EC7A8BE5CCFBC8BFA9073B57ADCC42EF300&>, including a very lively exchange about e-books. Use these library-focused pages to see how social networking websites can be useful in your work!

ARSL 2011 Conference
Registration continues for the Association for Rural and Small Libraries 2011 Conference, to be held September 8-11, in Frisco, Texas. Details are available now on the conference information and registration<http://whatcounts.com/t?r=850&c=2603936&l=56077&ctl=36EBC57:3093F1F087833EC7A8BE5CCFBC8BFA9073B57ADCC42EF300&> page.

The conference will bring together representatives from libraries across the nation to share resources and build a spirit of collaboration. Workshop topics include[ARSL logo]

  *   Inside Tips for Grant Writing
  *   Homework 411 for Teens
  *   Cloud Computing
  *   Recycling Books for Fun, Fashion & Profit
  *   Summer Reading Programs
  *   Developing Community Partnerships
  *   Troubleshooting Technology
  *   Adult Programs on a $0 Budget, and many more.
Visit the ARSL website for more information ><http://whatcounts.com/t?r=850&c=2603936&l=56077&ctl=36EBC5A:3093F1F087833EC7A8BE5CCFBC8BFA9073B57ADCC42EF300&>

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