Channel Weekly, Vol. 14, No. 43, August 23, 2012

1. Book kits available through WISCAT Interlibrary Loan
2. BadgerLink's EBSCO replaces Lexi-PALS Drug Guide
3. BadgerLink's EBSCOhost automatically detects mobile devices
4. PLA offers final Turning the Page 2.0
5. Workforce Development at Public Libraries: Hosting a Job Fair
6. Website of the Week - NASA: Follow Your Curiosity
7. Calendar
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1. BOOK KITS AVAILABLE THROUGH WISCAT INTERLIBRARY LOAN

In recent years, the popularity of book discussion groups has increased dramatically. Public libraries are often asked to provide multiple copies of titles for such groups. Schools as well, are often in need of multiple copies for classroom use or after-school programs. WISCAT and WISCAT Interlibrary Loan can help! WISCAT is a project of Resources for Libraries and Lifelong Learning (RL&LL), Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). Funding support comes from the Institute for Museum and Library Services. For over 20 years WISCAT has provided an affordable resource sharing platform for Wisconsin libraries. For more information on WISCAT, please see http://rl3.dpi.wi.gov/wiscat_about_home.

The WISCAT ILL team maintains a list of over 1,000 titles for book discussion groups. These kits are available from Wisconsin libraries through interlibrary loan. The list is constantly changing, so if you don't see what you need this month, check back. We are actively building this list to encourage the sharing of these valuable resources.

See the most recent list here: http://rl3.dpi.wi.gov/svc_resourcesharing_bclub or click on the "Book Kits" tab on the top of the staff "Advanced Search" screen in WISCAT.

For early learners, WISCAT has also compiled a list of Early Learning Kits appropriate for ages 0-2 and 3-5. Books 2 Go Story Time Kits are now available from the Milwaukee Public Library through WISCAT ILL. The Books2Go Story Time Kits provide pre-planned story times on popular themes for use in childcare centers, classrooms and at home. Each kit contains several different book titles and other items related to a theme.

The Books 2 Go program was created by the Milwaukee Public Library in support of the Early Learning Initiative for Wisconsin Public Libraries. They have now generously offered to share these kits through ILL. For a complete annotated list of these titles, please contact Christine Barth, Interlibrary Loan Coordinator at Resources for Libraries & Lifelong Learning, 608-224-6171 or christine.barth@dpi.wi.gov.


2. BADGERLINK'S EBSCO REPLACES LEXI-PALS DRUG GUIDE

The Lexi-PALS Drug Guide has been replaced by AHFS Consumer Medication Information (AHFS), which is published by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. AHFS stands for: American Hospital Formulary Service®.

About AHFS
AHFS Consumer Medication Information is a trusted source and recognized standard for patient drug information, available in both English and Spanish.

  • AHFS is published by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists-long recognized as an authority on educating patients about drug use and safety, and a founding member of the National Council on Patient Information and Education (NCPIE)
  • AHFS has been a Top Ten Award Winner in the Department of Health and Human Services National Consumer Education Materials Contest

Key Features of AHFS

  • Drug information monographs written in lay language for consumers
  • Available in a Spanish version translated by experienced human health and medical translators (not by computer programs)
  • Updated monthly
  • Conforms to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Keystone Guidelines for the provision of "useful" prescription medicine information to consumers and the FDA's Guidance for Useful Written Consumer Medication Information
  • Includes "How To" monographs for administering different types of medications such as eye drops and inhalers
  • Identifies medications that have the potential for adverse events when used by elderly patients as recommended by a panel of nationally recognized experts (Beers Criteria). These criteria identify medications that should generally be avoided or that should be used with caution in older adults (65 years of age or older)

For any questions or concerns, please contact BadgerLink Technical Support at http://rl3.dpi.wi.gov or visit EBSCO's Support Site (http://support.ebsco.com).


3. BADGERLINK'S EBSCOHOST AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS MOBILE DEVICES

Now when you access an EBSCOhost database on your mobile device, you will be automatically sent to the mobile version of that database!

Here are directions on how to access EBSCOhost databases on your mobile device:

  • Go to www.BadgerLink.net.
  • In the EBSCO section, click on Database List.
  • If your mobile device has its IP address registered with BadgerLink, you will be automatically directed to the EBSCOhost Database list and you can begin searching!
    • If your IP address is not registered, you will be asked to enter your library card information. You will then be redirected to the EBSCOhost Database List and you can begin searching!

EBSCO Interfaces, such as Searchasaurus or Student Research Center, do not have a mobile version at this time.

If you have any questions about this information, please contact BadgerLink Technical Support at http://rl3.dpi.wi.gov.


4. PLA OFFERS FINAL TURNING THE PAGE 2.0

The effective and popular Public Library Association (PLA) advocacy training program "Turning the Page," tested several years ago in Minneapolis, is back and is available free to public libraries, staff, trustees, and supporters. Presented by the PLA with support from The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the program provides an opportunity for library staff and supporters to learn how to create and tell their library's story, deliver effective presentations, develop a compelling case for support, and build and sustain partnerships.

The next (and final) session begins with a free, optional program at the North Dakota Library Association Annual Conference on September 19, then transitions into an online six-week course (week of September 24 through week of October 29) comprised of weekly webinars and independent work as well as personalized feedback from their team of advocacy educators.

There are no residency or membership requirements for the regional event, and participants may attend the kick-off event (not required, but encouraged). Register at http://www.ala.org/pla/education/turningthepage/register (closes September 12).


5. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: HOSTING A JOB FAIR

Dwight McInvaill, director of the Georgetown County Library of South Carolina, writes about his recent successful job fair on the Institute of Museum and Library Services Blog. He states, "When 150 citizens entered my public library on Saturday, July 14, 2012, they walked toward opportunity! We had an auditorium filled with employers, a new Small Business Center with resume writing classes, and a Heritage Center with practice interview sessions. Along a wall was a business fashion show courtesy of local clothing stores. Relevant books and good materials abounded everywhere. Some folks left with jobs; others with knowledge; more with renewed self-confidence." Read more about it at http://blog.imls.gov/?p=1682.


6. WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

NASA: Follow Your Curiosity -- http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/msl/participate/ -- Follow Curiosity's journey as she explores Mars. NASA's Mars Science Laboratory mission delivered the nearly 2,000-pound (1-ton), car-size robotic roving laboratory to the surface of Mars at 10:31 p.m. PDT on August 5, 2012 (1:31 a.m. EDT August 6, 2013).


7. CALENDAR

September 14, 2012 - Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) meeting, Oshkosh

November 7, 2012 - Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Advisory Committee meeting, DeForest

October 9, 2012 - Wisconsin Library Service (WiLS)/Resources for Libraries and Lifelong Learning Fall Interlibrary Loan (ILL) meeting, Madison

October 11, 2012 - Public Library System Youth Services Liaison meeting, DeForest

October 12, 2012 - Public Library System Continuing Education and Certification Consultants meeting, DeForest

October 23-26, 2012 - Wisconsin Library Association (WLA) annual conference, La Crosse

November 9, 2012 - Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) meeting, Sheboygan

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Roslyn M. Wise
Editor, Channel Weekly
Department of Public Instruction
Division for Libraries and Technology
PO Box 7841
Madison, WI 53707-7841
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For questions about this information, contact Roslyn Wise (608) 266-6439