[Mes] State Library Newsletter - December 2021

MENG Brandy * DAS Brandy.MENG at das.oregon.gov
Wed Dec 15 14:24:35 PST 2021 

Good afternoon everyone,
I wanted to forward this on about training and services the State Library provides for free to state employees. Please forward to others who may be interested. Thank you.

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Our Doors Re-open January 3rd, 2022!

State Agencies' doors have been closed since March of 2020, but fingers crossed, we will be re-opening on Monday, January 3rd. Since the entire world now looks a bit different, so will access to the library's collections. We will be STRONGLY encouraging appointments if you want to access any physical items in our collection, as we may not always have enough staff on site to assist walk-ins with no appointment. State employees can contact their embedded librarians<https://oregon.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=91dd1172fce9a235a5e993c03&id=1f2bc15652&e=f3c1f6d620> (or the general Reference Phone 503-378-8800 or Email<mailto:LibraryHelp.SLO at slo.oregon.gov>) to schedule in-person appointments (as well as phone or web meetings anytime!). We will require face coverings and social distancing while in the building. More information on the State Library and the building's hours of operation can be found here<https://oregon.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=91dd1172fce9a235a5e993c03&id=4339d62424&e=f3c1f6d620>.

Online Training

Introduction to State Library of Oregon Services<https://oregon.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=91dd1172fce9a235a5e993c03&id=737854cb8f&e=f3c1f6d620>
Overview of the library catalog, databases, and requesting items
Wednesday, January 5 at 2:00 p.m. taught by Dave Hegeman
Wednesday, January 26 at 10:00 a.m. taught by Amy Coughenour
Tuesday, February 1 at 1:00 p.m. taught by Jerry Curry
Wednesday, February 16 at 10:00 a.m. taught by Natalie Brant
Wednesday, March 9 at 10:00 a.m. taught by Amy Coughenour
Thursday, March 31 at 2:00 p.m. taught by Dave Hegeman

Introduction to O'Reilly<https://oregon.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=91dd1172fce9a235a5e993c03&id=b454c4e924&e=f3c1f6d620>
Learn about eBooks, webinars, and training from the O’Reilly database
Thursday, January 6 at 2:00 p.m. taught by Natalie Brant
Tuesday, February 15 at 2:00 p.m. taught by Jerry Curry
Tuesday, March 1 at 11:00 a.m. taught by Natalie Brant

Introduction to Pronunciator<https://oregon.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=91dd1172fce9a235a5e993c03&id=92da5fdcfe&e=f3c1f6d620>
Overview of a language learning database with guided and personalized learning
Wednesday, January 12 at 10:00 a.m. taught by Amy Coughenour
Tuesday, February 8 at 2:00 p.m. taught by Amy Coughenour
Wednesday, March 30 at 11:00 a.m. taught by Natalie Brant

Legislative Overview<https://oregon.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=91dd1172fce9a235a5e993c03&id=124f5448b9&e=f3c1f6d620>
It's short session time. Be prepared for it by learning about law & legislative resources
Tuesday, January 25 at 1:00 p.m. taught by Jerry Curry

Internet Supersearcher<https://oregon.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=91dd1172fce9a235a5e993c03&id=91db691f6b&e=f3c1f6d620>
Search the Internet like a pro using search strategies, Boolean and advanced search operators
Wednesday, January 19 at 2:00 p.m. taught by Dave Hegeman

Newspaper Research: Access, Tips & Tricks!<https://oregon.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=91dd1172fce9a235a5e993c03&id=70c2307dd1&e=f3c1f6d620>
Introduces the newspaper resources available through the State Library
Tuesday, February 1 at 11:00 a.m. taught by Natalie Brant

Finding Information About Businesses: Tools You Can Use<https://oregon.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=91dd1172fce9a235a5e993c03&id=68aea9e810&e=f3c1f6d620>
Find information about business entities in Oregon and beyond, both public and private
Thursday, February 10 at 2:00 p.m. taught by Dave Hegeman

Introduction to Zotero<https://oregon.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=91dd1172fce9a235a5e993c03&id=62fa3a2f67&e=f3c1f6d620>
Overview of the Zotero reference & citation management tool
Wednesday, March 23 at 11:00 a.m. taught by Amy Coughenour

Finding Data & Statistics<https://oregon.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=91dd1172fce9a235a5e993c03&id=590f183899&e=f3c1f6d620>
Datasets and statistics from library databases, government portals, and more
Wednesday, February 23 at 2:00 p.m. taught by Amy Coughenour

A Review of the Scopus Database<https://oregon.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=91dd1172fce9a235a5e993c03&id=43f537e375&e=f3c1f6d620>
Search nearly 40,000 active & inactive titles as well as track citations across articles
Tuesday, March 22 at 1:00 p.m. taught by Jerry Curry
(Click on class titles to sign up in Workday<https://oregon.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=91dd1172fce9a235a5e993c03&id=e073ad1314&e=f3c1f6d620>)

Reminder: Activate Your Library Account

Do you need research or reports for your job? Or are you working on training to improve skills in technology, customer service, project management, communication, language proficiency, or more?
Be sure to activate your library account! We implemented a new system over the summer, and all state employees must activate their library accounts before they can access our databases or request materials. Here are the steps:

MOST STAFF WITH OR/CW NUMBERS*
*see exceptions below

  *   Go to the online catalog<https://oregon.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=91dd1172fce9a235a5e993c03&id=7dd5165147&e=f3c1f6d620>
  *   Click on the “My Account” link
  *   Log in with your OR number and default password:

     *   username = OR number (ex: OR0123456)
     *   default password = last 4 digits of the OR number + OR (ex: 3456OR)

  *   Read the terms of service<https://oregon.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=91dd1172fce9a235a5e993c03&id=f4ec87505d&e=f3c1f6d620>
  *   Confirm your email address
  *   Check the "I agree to the terms of service" box
  *   Click the "Activate" button
  *   After login, update password
  *   Update address information if needed†
STAFF WITHOUT OR/CW NUMBERS
and staff working at organization exceptions*

  *   Go to Alternate Account Activation<https://oregon.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=91dd1172fce9a235a5e993c03&id=fca1de1765&e=f3c1f6d620> form
  *   Complete and submit the form
  *   Receive a notification email when your account is created
  *   Log in with your ID number and default password:

     *   username = ID number (ex: OR0123456)
     *   default password = last 4 digits of the OR number + OR (ex: 3456OR)

  *   Read the terms of service<https://oregon.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=91dd1172fce9a235a5e993c03&id=1e338245ba&e=f3c1f6d620>
  *   Confirm your email address
  *   Check the "I agree to the terms of service" box
  *   Click the "Activate" button
  *   After login, update password

*Exceptions: Oregon Board of Psychologist Examiners, Oregon State Lottery, Travel Information Council, Oregon State Board of Architect Examiners, State Landscape Architect Board, Oregon Board of Physical Therapy, Oregon Tourism Commission
†The Workday report provides primary agency addresses instead of local addresses (such as branch offices).


Language Learning Online

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Happy Holidays from the State Library of Oregon!
Our new Pronunciator<https://oregon.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=91dd1172fce9a235a5e993c03&id=f474c35b2b&e=f3c1f6d620> library database can help state employees who work with Oregonians who speak languages other than English. And it's also a useful tool for bilingual staff who need to maintain language fluency. (Or both!)
Pronunciator<https://oregon.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=91dd1172fce9a235a5e993c03&id=83602c160c&e=f3c1f6d620> provides personalized language learning for over 160 languages, including the top 15 languages spoken in Oregon (per the 2019 American Community Survey<https://oregon.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=91dd1172fce9a235a5e993c03&id=8214cd1fd0&e=f3c1f6d620>). It also includes American Sign Language and Mexican Sign Language.
Follow guided courses or create your own learning modules based on topics or occupation. Download audio files or phrasebooks for listening or reading offline.

[Screenshot of two access options. The first option is for instant access (no login). The second option is to register for an account.]<https://oregon.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=91dd1172fce9a235a5e993c03&id=bb9901c67d&e=f3c1f6d620>
There are two options for access:

  1.  Register: personal account saves your place and tracks progress; syncs across devices
  2.  Instant Access: no account; does not save your place


Want to learn more?

  *   Visit our guide Pronunciator: Language Learning Online<https://oregon.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=91dd1172fce9a235a5e993c03&id=4859f78f49&e=f3c1f6d620>
  *   Register for an Introduction to Pronunciator<https://oregon.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=91dd1172fce9a235a5e993c03&id=cb0536068e&e=f3c1f6d620> training with librarians


The State Library is subscribing to Pronunciator<https://oregon.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=91dd1172fce9a235a5e993c03&id=3cd327e53d&e=f3c1f6d620> for a one-year pilot to learn more about state employees’ language learning needs and how library databases may be able to support them. Funding for this project came from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) as part of the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA).




Questions?
Please feel free to contact us via email<mailto:LibraryHelp.SLO at slo.oregon.gov>, Ask a Librarian chat<https://oregon.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=91dd1172fce9a235a5e993c03&id=c15d77115f&e=f3c1f6d620>, or phone (503-378-8800).
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