1. Recorded webinar updates EveryoneOn digital learning campaign
2. Found in Wisconsin introduces new series
3. Libraries, USCIS join forces to serve immigrant community
4. Document of the Week: Analysis of Wisconsin childhood lead poisoning data
5. BadgerLink Resource of the Week: BadgerLink's encyclopedias
6. Website of the Week: Occupational Outlook Handbook
7. Calendar
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1. RECORDED WEBINAR UPDATES EVERYONE ON DIGITAL LEARNING CAMPAIGN
WebJunction, in conjunction with partners at the Institute for Museums and Library Services, and the Public Library Association, has produced a recorded webinar that concisely summarizes and updates the EveryoneOn campaign. This blog post describes the campaign and how it can benefit libraries, and includes a link to the webinar, as well as links to the campaign materials:
http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/everyoneon-importance-digital-literacy-skills.html.
Libraries that have not yet included their computer training information on the Training Locator Tool may wish to review the materials and information about the project. Libraries that are already listed may wish to hear about the new tools and campaign materials that have been developed. The Division for Libraries and Technology has a web page devoted to the various resources available for digital literacy training and resources here: http://pld.dpi.wi.gov/pld_c2c-everyoneon as well as resources in BadgerLearn.
2. FOUND IN WISCONSIN INTRODUCES NEW SERIES
Found in Wisconsin, an index of digital collections hosted by Wisconsin libraries, museums, historical and genealogical societies, is excited to share a new series, Find of the Month. Our first edition highlights Walking Tours and celebrates the rich history of our Wisconsin towns. Learn something new while enjoying the summer sun…and get a little exercise at the same time!
The July Edition of Find of the Month is available as a Google Doc here: http://bit.ly/JulyFindoftheMonth.
Let us know what you think at fiw.administrator@dpi.wi.gov, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/WisDPIFoundInWi, or on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/WisDPIFoundInWI.
Found in Wisconsin is a project of Resources for Libraries & Lifelong Learning at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
3. LIBRARIES, USCIS JOIN FORCES TO SERVE IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY
As the government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) field offices will coordinate with local libraries to conduct free public information sessions on the naturalization process and other relevant immigration topics. They will also coordinate with local libraries to hold naturalization ceremonies at selected libraries. The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is working with the USCIS to help libraries foster an atmosphere of cross-cultural understanding, provide learning opportunities in a trusted environment, increase awareness of the services available from USCIS, and to expand the distribution of educational materials to libraries.
How can your library get involved?
4. WISCONSIN DIGITAL ARCHIVES STATE DOCUMENT OF THE WEEK
Analysis of Wisconsin childhood lead poisoning data, http://bit.ly/178kzQ6 . Provided by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, this webpage provides access to data about childhood lead poisoning in Wisconsin including which children pose the greatest risk for lead poisoning based on age of child, age of housing, socioeconomic status and racial and ethnic disparities.
5. BADGERLINK RESOURCE OF THE WEEK
Need some general information on a topic? Use BadgerLink's encyclopedias! Encyclopædia Britannica (http://ow.ly/jzClq) has great content for K-12 and Funk & Wagnall's New World Encyclopedia (http://ow.ly/jzCCJ) is great for adults.
6. Website of the Week
Occupational Outlook Handbook -- http://www.bls.gov/oco/ -- This U.S. Department of Labor site features the Occupational Outlook Handbook, the federal government's "premier source of career guidance featuring hundreds of occupations - such as carpenters, teachers, and veterinarians. Revised every 2 years, the latest version contains employment projections for the 2010-20 decade." (Website reference courtesy of refdesk.com)
7. CALENDAR
September 25-28, 2013 – Association for Rural & Small Libraries Annual Conference, Omaha, NE
October 3, 2013 – Public Library Youth Services Liaisons annual meeting, DeForest
October 4, 2013 – Continuing Education and Certification Consultants annual meeting, DeForest
October 22-25, 2013 – Wisconsin Library Association (WLA) annual conference, Green Bay
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To access previous issues of Channel Weekly, or to subscribe or unsubscribe,
go to: http://channel.dpi.wi.gov/
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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
Phone: (608) 266-6439
FAX: (608) 267-9207
2. Found in Wisconsin introduces new series
3. Libraries, USCIS join forces to serve immigrant community
4. Document of the Week: Analysis of Wisconsin childhood lead poisoning data
5. BadgerLink Resource of the Week: BadgerLink's encyclopedias
6. Website of the Week: Occupational Outlook Handbook
7. Calendar
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1. RECORDED WEBINAR UPDATES EVERYONE ON DIGITAL LEARNING CAMPAIGN
WebJunction, in conjunction with partners at the Institute for Museums and Library Services, and the Public Library Association, has produced a recorded webinar that concisely summarizes and updates the EveryoneOn campaign. This blog post describes the campaign and how it can benefit libraries, and includes a link to the webinar, as well as links to the campaign materials:
http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/everyoneon-importance-digital-literacy-skills.html.
Libraries that have not yet included their computer training information on the Training Locator Tool may wish to review the materials and information about the project. Libraries that are already listed may wish to hear about the new tools and campaign materials that have been developed. The Division for Libraries and Technology has a web page devoted to the various resources available for digital literacy training and resources here: http://pld.dpi.wi.gov/pld_c2c-everyoneon as well as resources in BadgerLearn.
2. FOUND IN WISCONSIN INTRODUCES NEW SERIES
Found in Wisconsin, an index of digital collections hosted by Wisconsin libraries, museums, historical and genealogical societies, is excited to share a new series, Find of the Month. Our first edition highlights Walking Tours and celebrates the rich history of our Wisconsin towns. Learn something new while enjoying the summer sun…and get a little exercise at the same time!
The July Edition of Find of the Month is available as a Google Doc here: http://bit.ly/JulyFindoftheMonth.
Let us know what you think at fiw.administrator@dpi.wi.gov, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/WisDPIFoundInWi, or on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/WisDPIFoundInWI.
Found in Wisconsin is a project of Resources for Libraries & Lifelong Learning at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
3. LIBRARIES, USCIS JOIN FORCES TO SERVE IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY
As the government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) field offices will coordinate with local libraries to conduct free public information sessions on the naturalization process and other relevant immigration topics. They will also coordinate with local libraries to hold naturalization ceremonies at selected libraries. The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is working with the USCIS to help libraries foster an atmosphere of cross-cultural understanding, provide learning opportunities in a trusted environment, increase awareness of the services available from USCIS, and to expand the distribution of educational materials to libraries.
How can your library get involved?
- Visithttp://www.uscis.govfor educational resources and to download a copy of the Citizenship Toolkit for your library.
- Be on the lookout for USCIS and IMLSwebinars every six months that will provide information on immigration services for interested librarians.
4. WISCONSIN DIGITAL ARCHIVES STATE DOCUMENT OF THE WEEK
Analysis of Wisconsin childhood lead poisoning data, http://bit.ly/178kzQ6 . Provided by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, this webpage provides access to data about childhood lead poisoning in Wisconsin including which children pose the greatest risk for lead poisoning based on age of child, age of housing, socioeconomic status and racial and ethnic disparities.
5. BADGERLINK RESOURCE OF THE WEEK
Need some general information on a topic? Use BadgerLink's encyclopedias! Encyclopædia Britannica (http://ow.ly/jzClq) has great content for K-12 and Funk & Wagnall's New World Encyclopedia (http://ow.ly/jzCCJ) is great for adults.
6. Website of the Week
Occupational Outlook Handbook -- http://www.bls.gov/oco/ -- This U.S. Department of Labor site features the Occupational Outlook Handbook, the federal government's "premier source of career guidance featuring hundreds of occupations - such as carpenters, teachers, and veterinarians. Revised every 2 years, the latest version contains employment projections for the 2010-20 decade." (Website reference courtesy of refdesk.com)
7. CALENDAR
September 25-28, 2013 – Association for Rural & Small Libraries Annual Conference, Omaha, NE
October 3, 2013 – Public Library Youth Services Liaisons annual meeting, DeForest
October 4, 2013 – Continuing Education and Certification Consultants annual meeting, DeForest
October 22-25, 2013 – Wisconsin Library Association (WLA) annual conference, Green Bay
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To access previous issues of Channel Weekly, or to subscribe or unsubscribe,
go to: http://channel.dpi.wi.gov/
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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
Phone: (608) 266-6439
FAX: (608) 267-9207
For questions about this information, contact Roslyn Wise (608) 266-6439