[Michlib-l] WebJunction content and upcoming webinars

[White, Shannon (MDE)]

A new course is now available in the WebJunction Course Catalog! "Public Library Directors 101<http://learn.webjunction.org/course/search.php?search=cosla>" is a four-part video series designed by state librarians, library development directors, and continuing education coordinators around the question, "What do public library directors tell us they wish they had known when they started their job?" It’s a valuable and free resource for new library directors and those thinking about becoming directors.

Explore this new addition to the course catalog today! http://learn.webjunction.org/course/search.php?search=cosla


Highlighted content from WebJunction

·         3D printing in libraries<http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/3D_Printer_Revolution.html>: 3D printing conjures notions of the Star Trek replicator—a computerized machine that can turn a verbal command into 3-dimensional objects, including food items. The evolution of 3D printers is advancing rapidly toward and even beyond that sci-fi vision. This is transformative technology, and libraries are positioned to be a hub of the transformation.

·         The Social Library<http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/the-social-library-volume-thirtynine.html> explores great ideas and programming efforts by public libraries. This week’s issue includes libraries supporting new American citizens and a “My Family Reads” photo contest. Check out these inspiring libraries!

·         Project J.O.B. aligns health and economic opportunity<http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/project-job-aligns-health-and-economic-opportunity-for-community.html> at the Thorson Memorial Library (MN). Learn about how they partnered with local agencies to build a strong program.

Upcoming Webinars

If you can’t attend a live session, all WebJunction webinars are recorded and available for free from the course catalog<http://learn.webjunction.org/>.


Family Literacy at a Food Pantry
Thursday, December 3, 2015 ♦ 3 pm Eastern ♦ 60 min
Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/family-literacy-at-a-food-pantry.html

The Cazenovia Public Library<http://www.cazenoviapubliclibrary.org/> is connecting the dots between early literacy, the local food pantry and family well-being, and they’re doing it all on a small budget. Starting with an Early Literacy project at the CazCares food pantry, library outreach coordinators began to build more in-depth relationships with the food pantry’s clients. Their interactions led to unexpected positive outcomes:
·         adults obtaining their high school equivalency through the library tutoring program;
·         school age children participating in an interactive summer learning program and book club;
·         and the food pantry becoming the site for ESL classes, Dolly Parton Imagination Library sign ups and health literacy initiatives.

Find out how this innovative library team supplemented their small budget with donations and volunteers to make Family Literacy work for the community.

Presented by: Betsy Kennedy, Director, Cazenovia Public Library

This is an encore presentation from the 2015 Association for Rural & Small Libraries<http://arsl.info/> conference.
Data Visualization for the Rest of Us: A Beginner’s Guide
Tuesday, December 15, 2015 ♦ 3 pm Eastern ♦ 60 min
Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/data-visualization-for-the-rest-of-us.html

You don’t have to be a graphic designer to present your library statistics in a way that effectively communicates value. Learn quick and easy tips for visually displaying statistics that will enable you to tell a powerful story about your library, whether your data visualization aspirations consist of adding a few Excel charts to a board report or designing a complex infographic for your website.

Presented by: Linda Hofschire, Research Analyst, Library Research Service, Colorado State Library

This is an encore presentation from the 2015 Association for Rural & Small Libraries<http://arsl.info/> conference.


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