1. Summer Library Program and the Annual Report Webinar
2. Library of the Month: Lester Public Library
3. Games in Libraries Day at GLS 10 Conference
4. Let BadgerLink help
5. BadgerLink Resource of the Week: Consumer Reports
6. Website of the Week: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
7. Calendar
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1. SUMMER LIBRARY PROGRAM AND THE ANNUAL REPORT WEBINAR
Are you seeking reassurance about how to count "unduplicated individuals involved" in your "summer literacy offering"? Tessa Michaelson Schmidt, Youth and Special Services Consultant for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), will present a webinar, "Just to Clarify…SLP and the Annual Report" on Thursday, May 22, from 12 to 1 p.m. This 60 minute refresher webinar will review common questions about youth services definitions and examples on the Wisconsin Public Library Annual Report. This session will be recorded.
For background information see Wisconsin Public Library Annual Report—Youth Services Definitions and Examples -- http://pld.dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/pld/pdf/annrpt_YS_data.pdf
Wisconsin Public Library Annual Report—A Closer Look at Literacy Offerings
http://pld.dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/pld/pdf/Literacy_Offering_closeup.pdf
The webinar will be recorded and posted online under "Professional Development" on the DPI Youth Services page: http://pld.dpi.wi.gov/pld_ys-sn#prof-dev. No registration is required; simply join the Blackboard Collaborate session. Note--Internet Explorer is the preferred browser for this platform (Java required).
Blackboard Collaborate session: http://tinyurl.com/pqn7svo
2. LIBRARY OF THE MONTH: LESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Library of the Month is a celebration of Wisconsin libraries compiled by the BadgerLink team. The modern library provides more than books. As a mutually beneficial community space, it provides information and builds relationships. The Lester Public Library in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, embodies this community model with its library advocacy, technology literacy programming, and daily use of BadgerLink.
Recently, in honor of National Library Week, Lester Public Library supported local commerce by partnering with 50 businesses. Library patrons got discounts by showing their library card at select local businesses. Back at the library, the receipts could be entered to win prizes, including an iPad and a Kindle. Director Jeff Dawson comments, "Two Rivers was buzzing about the library and the message was pretty clear. Shop locally and visit your library."
If the winner of the Kindle or iPad needed assistance using the device, they could sign up for one-on-one computer training with a librarian. Jeff explains, "This service is incredibly rewarding for staff and library users." Patrons leave with skills that help them at work, home, and the library. Trainings include how to connect with family on Facebook, using Excel spreadsheets effectively, downloading books from OverDrive, and use of other library resources.
When working with new or seasoned patrons, Jeff always shares BadgerLink. He says, "When presenting library services to our community, BadgerLink takes a front seat in 24/7 library services…We are not only promoting this outstanding resource, but also telling our constituency how BadgerLink makes our local library and our local services stronger." Whether in the library or at home on BadgerLink, access to quality information benefits the community.
Together, public libraries and BadgerLink can grow stronger communities!
3. GAMES IN LIBRARIES DAY AT GLS 10 CONFERENCE
Want to learn more about games in libraries or connect with those that are currently doing it?
This year's the GLS Playful Learning Summit pre-conference on June 10 will feature Games in Libraries Day. This pre-conference, held at the University of Wisconsin Madison's Memorial Union, will show you how using games in your library promotes learning and community building for all types of library users. The keynote, lunch, and happy hour are held in partnership with the Playful Learning Summit, a pre-conference for teachers on gaming in the classroom. Meet game-minded professionals from schools and libraries for this inaugural event.
For more information on the Games in Libraries Day, click here: http://glsconference.org/2014/program/
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is a co-sponsor of the Games + Learning Society Conference 10 this year, along with Learning Games Network, Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, and the UW-Madison School of Education, discussing the relationship between learning and gaming. For more information on the GLS Conference 10, June 11-12, click here: http://glsconference.org/2014/
4. LET BADGERLINK HELP
Overwhelmed? Let BadgerLink help! Instead of creating your own training materials for BadgerLink resources, use what's already on the BadgerLink Videos, Webinars, and Documentation page (http://badgerlink.net/help/training). Find full length webinars, short tutorials, guides, and helpful webpages for using BadgerLink resources.
Looking for powerpoint slides? Can't find a tutorial you want? Ask a Librarian (http://www.badgerlink.net/ask-librarian). Use the link in the right-hand navigation bar to email your question to the BadgerLink librarian. BadgerLink has a librarian who can do in-person or online training, or create on-demand training materials!
Ask a Librarian if you have any questions: http://www.badgerlink.net/ask-librarian.
5. BADGERLINK RESOURCE OF THE WEEK
Looking for the best lawnmower for your money? Explore Consumer Reports available from BadgerLink! Get started on the Magazines page: http://badgerlink.net/magazines.
6. Website of the Week
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- http://www.cdc.gov/ -- This site offers information about health and safety topics including disease outbreaks, infectious diseases, emergency preparedness, vaccines and immunizations, traveler's health, and more.
7. CALENDAR
May 16, 2014 – Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) meeting, Madison
May 16, 2014 – Special Services Consultants Meeting, Madison
June 26-July 1, 2014 – American Library Association annual conference, Las Vegas, NV
October 2, 2014 – Annual Youth Services Liaisons Meeting, DeForest
October 3, 2014 – Annual System Continuing Education and Certification Consultants Meeting, DeForest
November 4-7, 2014 – Wisconsin Library Association annual conference, Wisconsin Dells
November 19, 2014 - Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Advisory Committee Meeting, DeForest
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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. Library of the Month: Lester Public Library
3. Games in Libraries Day at GLS 10 Conference
4. Let BadgerLink help
5. BadgerLink Resource of the Week: Consumer Reports
6. Website of the Week: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
7. Calendar
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1. SUMMER LIBRARY PROGRAM AND THE ANNUAL REPORT WEBINAR
Are you seeking reassurance about how to count "unduplicated individuals involved" in your "summer literacy offering"? Tessa Michaelson Schmidt, Youth and Special Services Consultant for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), will present a webinar, "Just to Clarify…SLP and the Annual Report" on Thursday, May 22, from 12 to 1 p.m. This 60 minute refresher webinar will review common questions about youth services definitions and examples on the Wisconsin Public Library Annual Report. This session will be recorded.
For background information see Wisconsin Public Library Annual Report—Youth Services Definitions and Examples -- http://pld.dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/pld/pdf/annrpt_YS_data.pdf
Wisconsin Public Library Annual Report—A Closer Look at Literacy Offerings
http://pld.dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/pld/pdf/Literacy_Offering_closeup.pdf
The webinar will be recorded and posted online under "Professional Development" on the DPI Youth Services page: http://pld.dpi.wi.gov/pld_ys-sn#prof-dev. No registration is required; simply join the Blackboard Collaborate session. Note--Internet Explorer is the preferred browser for this platform (Java required).
Blackboard Collaborate session: http://tinyurl.com/pqn7svo
- Accept Java applet to launch Blackboard Collaborate session.
- Enter your name (or library name) in session name window.
- Attendees who need telephone audio (versus VoIP) should use the conference number:
1-877-820-7831 and enter participant passcode: 697156. - Test your system beforehand
- Blackboard Collaborate overview video
- Blackboard Collaborate online support or phone (877) 382-2293
2. LIBRARY OF THE MONTH: LESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Library of the Month is a celebration of Wisconsin libraries compiled by the BadgerLink team. The modern library provides more than books. As a mutually beneficial community space, it provides information and builds relationships. The Lester Public Library in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, embodies this community model with its library advocacy, technology literacy programming, and daily use of BadgerLink.
Recently, in honor of National Library Week, Lester Public Library supported local commerce by partnering with 50 businesses. Library patrons got discounts by showing their library card at select local businesses. Back at the library, the receipts could be entered to win prizes, including an iPad and a Kindle. Director Jeff Dawson comments, "Two Rivers was buzzing about the library and the message was pretty clear. Shop locally and visit your library."
If the winner of the Kindle or iPad needed assistance using the device, they could sign up for one-on-one computer training with a librarian. Jeff explains, "This service is incredibly rewarding for staff and library users." Patrons leave with skills that help them at work, home, and the library. Trainings include how to connect with family on Facebook, using Excel spreadsheets effectively, downloading books from OverDrive, and use of other library resources.
When working with new or seasoned patrons, Jeff always shares BadgerLink. He says, "When presenting library services to our community, BadgerLink takes a front seat in 24/7 library services…We are not only promoting this outstanding resource, but also telling our constituency how BadgerLink makes our local library and our local services stronger." Whether in the library or at home on BadgerLink, access to quality information benefits the community.
Together, public libraries and BadgerLink can grow stronger communities!
3. GAMES IN LIBRARIES DAY AT GLS 10 CONFERENCE
Want to learn more about games in libraries or connect with those that are currently doing it?
This year's the GLS Playful Learning Summit pre-conference on June 10 will feature Games in Libraries Day. This pre-conference, held at the University of Wisconsin Madison's Memorial Union, will show you how using games in your library promotes learning and community building for all types of library users. The keynote, lunch, and happy hour are held in partnership with the Playful Learning Summit, a pre-conference for teachers on gaming in the classroom. Meet game-minded professionals from schools and libraries for this inaugural event.
For more information on the Games in Libraries Day, click here: http://glsconference.org/2014/program/
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is a co-sponsor of the Games + Learning Society Conference 10 this year, along with Learning Games Network, Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, and the UW-Madison School of Education, discussing the relationship between learning and gaming. For more information on the GLS Conference 10, June 11-12, click here: http://glsconference.org/2014/
4. LET BADGERLINK HELP
Overwhelmed? Let BadgerLink help! Instead of creating your own training materials for BadgerLink resources, use what's already on the BadgerLink Videos, Webinars, and Documentation page (http://badgerlink.net/help/training). Find full length webinars, short tutorials, guides, and helpful webpages for using BadgerLink resources.
Looking for powerpoint slides? Can't find a tutorial you want? Ask a Librarian (http://www.badgerlink.net/ask-librarian). Use the link in the right-hand navigation bar to email your question to the BadgerLink librarian. BadgerLink has a librarian who can do in-person or online training, or create on-demand training materials!
Ask a Librarian if you have any questions: http://www.badgerlink.net/ask-librarian.
5. BADGERLINK RESOURCE OF THE WEEK
Looking for the best lawnmower for your money? Explore Consumer Reports available from BadgerLink! Get started on the Magazines page: http://badgerlink.net/magazines.
6. Website of the Week
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- http://www.cdc.gov/ -- This site offers information about health and safety topics including disease outbreaks, infectious diseases, emergency preparedness, vaccines and immunizations, traveler's health, and more.
7. CALENDAR
May 16, 2014 – Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) meeting, Madison
May 16, 2014 – Special Services Consultants Meeting, Madison
June 26-July 1, 2014 – American Library Association annual conference, Las Vegas, NV
October 2, 2014 – Annual Youth Services Liaisons Meeting, DeForest
October 3, 2014 – Annual System Continuing Education and Certification Consultants Meeting, DeForest
November 4-7, 2014 – Wisconsin Library Association annual conference, Wisconsin Dells
November 19, 2014 - Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Advisory Committee Meeting, DeForest
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To access previous issues of Channel Weekly, or to subscribe or unsubscribe,
go to: http://channel.dpi.wi.gov/
==================================================
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