A Message from the State Librarian |
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Greetings,
It was such a pleasure to be back “on the road” last month for the ribbon cutting of the Show Low Public Library expansion. Congratulations to Library Services Manager, Lisa Lewis, and her hard-working and creative team! A former patio has been converted to a dedicated space in which to provide programs, computers, and a welcoming environment for the community’s teens. The area includes a recording studio and a dedicated room for workforce consultations. Arizona State Library was pleased to be able to support the City of Show Low’s work on this addition to the library with a State Grants-in-Aid Construction Award. Other partners included: Arizona @ Work of Northeastern Arizona, RAIN (Rural Activation and Innovation Network), and the Show Low Public Library Friends.
While in this beautiful area of our state, I also visited the all-volunteer Pinedale Library, where I met with Navajo County Library District Director, David “Dave” Ehrensperger, and three of the dedicated volunteers who give so generously of their time. During our time together, they shared their creativity in providing services to the community and how they had adapted during the pandemic. A large ramada on the property is a welcoming space that makes it possible to provide outdoor programming for children and families. We also discussed the challenges related to broadband accessibility and work that the Navajo County Library District and State Library are doing to help increase online access.
While this is currently an uncertain time with the pandemic, I look forward to being able to be out again in the future to visit libraries, hear about the needs in your communities, see the amazing work you’re doing to meet those needs, and talk with you about ways the State Library can provide support to your work.
Stay safe and well,
Holly Henley
State Librarian
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Mark your calendar for upcoming Learning Path, Wisdom Wednesdays, Grant Deadlines and Events.
AUGUST
August 4, 11:00am-12:00pm
August 5, 12:00pm-1:00pm
August, 10-30
August 11, 11:59pm
August 11,11:00am-12:00pm
August 17, 12:00pm-1:00pm
August 18, 11:00am-12:00pm
August 24 & 26, 1:00pm-3:00pm
August 25, 11:00am-12:00pm
August 27, 10:00am-11:30am
SEPTEMBER
September 1, 11:00am-12:00pm
September. 2, 11:00am-12:00pm
September 6, 2:00pm-3:00pm
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September 8, 11:00am-12:00pm
September 8, 2:00pm-4:00pm
September 9, 11:00am-12:00pm
September 10, 9:00am-11:30am
September 14, 9:00am-11:30am
September 15, 11:00am-12:00pm
September 15, 2:00pm-3:00pm
September 22, 11:00am-12:00pm
September 22, 2:00pm-3:00pm
September 23, 11:00am-12:00pm
September 23, 1:00pm-2:00pm
September 24, 10:59pm
Sept. 29ember, 11:00am-12:00pm
September 29, 2:00pm-3:00pm
September 30, 11:00am-12:00pm
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We received a large number of applicants for the Library Support Staff Certification Cohort. Unfortunately, we were not able to accept everyone who applied. The good news is library staff can still work on earning the Library Support Staff Certificate without being part of the cohort! The courses are paid for through LSTA funds for Arizona library staff. There is a short 10-minute webinar on Niche Academy explaining the program. Contact Ann Marie Creegan at acreegan@azlibrary.gov with questions.
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Certificate in Early Childhood Literacy |
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Application due by August 16, 2021
Would you like the opportunity to learn from some of the leading early literacy experts? Now is your chance to build early literacy skills while learning online from instructors such as Saroj Ghoting, Annisha Jeffries, Katie Scherrer and Lynn Baker. The courses include information on early childhood (newborn to age five) development, foundations of early literacy, various aspects of storytimes, technology and young children, equity and early literacy, and assessing and advocating for early childhood service and young children and their families in the library and in your community. Each course offers strategies and activities to support early literacy in your own situations and environments.
Requirements:
- Employed by a publicly funded library
- Completion of all coursework by August 31, 2022
- Upon completion of coursework complete a brief online survey
Selection criteria:
Current library role includes:
- Work with early literacy education for children 0-5 years of age
- Conducting youth programming
- Commitment to complete 6 courses
- Desire to share gained knowledge with colleagues and co-workers
The application information page has all the dates and details.
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Arizona Tales of Summer Reading
Apache County Library District
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Connecting with Community |
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As a way to reach out to patrons during the COVID-19 epidemic, the Apache County Library District began to look for ways to use social media to provide meaningful contact with the communities they serve. They began by providing instruction on how and why to use Overdrive and the District webpage, along with showcasing the materials available to patrons during this time. Although the use of the libraries was limited, access to electronic services remained a great option for library card holders.
Fueled by the substantial increase in followers and feed-back from the community, the discussion soon arose as to how to provide programming through social media, as well. The resulting features created for this purpose were, “Poetry and Poets with SueAn Stradling-Collins,” and “Pages from Apache County History with Dolly Patterson.” As the District featured less information on electronic services and more on programs, “Saturday Sagas,” featuring Jaymie Lewis-Smith, where Lewis-Smith serialized Charlotte’s Web each Saturday, was created. Additionally, Mondays offer brief biographies and images of the work of historic artists who portrayed Apache County in their art. On Tuesdays, District staff are featured, allowing the public to get to know those who work for the library district, becoming one of the most popular features yet.
As this project progresses, the concept will change and grow as needs change, but the use of social media to connect with patrons is here to stay. Staff member, Alice Webb, manager of this program states, “Although the libraries are back to our pre-pandemic hours, we can see that the use of social media for outreach remains valid and effective as a means of staying in touch with our communities.”
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Innovative Approaches to Literacy Grant |
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Quick turn-around required: applications due August 11
The U.S. Department of Education announced the availability of $25 million for the Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) grant program which helps support effective school library programs. The Department estimates awarded grants will range from $175,000 to $750,000, and may be single or multiple year awards.
IAL grants support high-quality programs designed to develop and improve literacy skills for children from birth through 12th grade in high-need schools and local educational agencies. Since its inception in 2010, IAL grants have supported effective school library programs.
The four priorities for this year's applications: (1) Projects carried out in coordination with school libraries for book distribution, childhood literacy activities, or both; (2) Projects carried out in coordination with school libraries, that provide a learning environment that is racially, ethically, culturally, disability status and linguistically responsive and inclusive; (3) Supports students in urban areas; and (4) Supports students from low-income families. Submissions meeting these priorities will be considered more favorably.
The Department also notes it will consider continuation grants for applications that have been previously awarded and can demonstrate progress in achieving goals and objectives outlined in previous applications. Check the grant website for more information.
For more information, please contact the IAL Program Manager Simon Earle, U.S. Department of Education Simon.Earle@ed.gov.
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Applicants have through September 24, 2021, to submit their two-page preliminary proposals.
The National Leadership Grants for Libraries program supports projects that address critical needs of the library and archives fields and have the potential to advance practice in these professions to strengthen library and archival services for the American public.
The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian program supports the development of a diverse workforce of librarians and archivists to better meet the information needs of communities being served.
Applicants should review the notices of funding opportunity carefully and reach out to IMLS staff members listed on the NLG-L and LB21 webpages with any questions. A free on-demand informational webinar will be made available in the coming weeks on the IMLS website.
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Libraries Transforming Communities:
Focus on Small and Rural Libraries Grant
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Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries Grant, Round 3
What could you do with $3000? Apply now for the third round of the LTC: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries Grant to secure funding to make your community engagement dreams come true! Up to 100 grants will be awarded in this third round of funding. Libraries that previously were awarded LTC: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries grants are eligible to apply for additional funding to expand their previously awarded projects.
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Once a month the State of Arizona Research Library hosts
a local author, professor, or historian to present on a unique aspect of Arizona history.
The presentations are held virtually and are free to attend. Authors cover a wide range of topics, so you will always leave having learned something new about the state’s rich history.
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On Thursday, September 23 at 1:00 pm Jennifer Jenkins will present a talk, "Western Ways Film Service and the Invention of the Postwar Southwest" as part of the State of Arizona Research Library’s 2021 Arizona Author Series.
Charles and Lucile Herbert brought the first motion picture sound gear into Arizona in the summer of 1929, tasked with filming the “Baby State” and testing Fox Movietone’s new sound-on-film technology. After that two-week stint, the Herberts would travel the world for Movietone and Magic Carpet, finally settling in Tucson in 1936. At its busiest, the Western Ways Film Service ran studio portrait, aerial photography, news photo, photo-story, and motion picture divisions out of an adobe building in downtown Tucson. In this presentation, Professor Jenkins will discuss the career of the Herberts and show how their films of Arizona and Sonora shaped the image of the region in the popular imagination.
We would appreciate any efforts you make to share this information with your library's patrons. You and your patrons are encouraged to visit the State of Arizona Research Library event calendar to register for the upcoming presentations and to stay updated on future events.
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Frank Talks at Your Library |
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Join your library colleagues on Friday August 27, 10:00 am to 11:30 am to discuss the importance of freedom of speech and how as library staff we can respond to people that express their extreme opinions and ideas in our libraries and on library social media.
At the end of the program, we will discuss how libraries can book virtual or in-person FRANK Talks and answer questions you may have about the program. For a complete list of FRANK Talks topics go to https://azhumanities.org/programs/frank-talks/.
FRANK Talks are free, thought-provoking discussions on important issues facing our communities. Produced in partnership with Arizona Humanities and the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records.
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Preschool, Kindergarten Program Training
This program provides a comprehensive introduction to key aspects of early childhood and brain development, as well as the crucial role caregivers and educators play in helping children learn effective stress-management strategies. This program contains practice and curriculum-based strategies to help young children learn how to manage stress.
Grades 1 to 6 Training
This research-based program is built on an experiential learning approach and provides you with practical, developmentally appropriate, engaging activities for students in grades one to six. Its aim is to help educators, social service workers, librarians, caregivers, and parents create teachable moments to introduce stress management strategies and build emotional resiliency.
Both of these online trainings need to be attended live. They will not be recorded to view later. If you have any questions contact Ann Marie Creegan.
Kids Have Stress Too! is a registered trademarked program from Strong Minds Strong Kids, Psychology Canada, a Canadian Charity that has been working to nurture resilience in children and youth for over 45 years.
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The Arizona State Library and the Arizona Science Center are collaborating to host Leap into Science Informal Educator trainings.
Leap into Science is a nationwide program developed by The Franklin Institute Science Museum that integrates open-ended science activities with children’s books, designed for children ages 3-10 and their families. During this training facilitators will focus on the Leap into Science Core Four and the fundamentals of a Leap into Science workshop, which then can be applied to any of the themes.
The program empowers educators to:
- Build knowledge, skills, and confidence in leading engaging science and literacy learning experiences for children and families.
- Offer workshops in community settings like libraries, museums, and out-of-school time programs to engage underserved audiences in accessible and familiar settings.
Upon completion of the Leap into Science Fundamental training, new educators must register for at least 1 Theme training to be fully trained on the Leap into Science workshops. Fully trained educators will be given access to ALL curriculums, themes and resources available on the Leap into Science website, and an educator resource kit.
Please register for each of the trainings Leap into Science trainings. You must have completed fundamental class to register for the theme sessions.
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Participants will finish the course with an understanding of how to create an accessible video and find appropriate hosting platforms, all while remaining in budget for their desired purpose.
Through a variety of readings and other resources, assignments and optional activities, online discussion forums and guided field practice, this six-week online course provides: best practices, tips and techniques, and the opportunity to put them into immediate action meeting your community's interests in reading and media discovery.
This course satisfies all of the Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC) competency areas for adult advisory work.
This course will provide you with the basics of design principles, standards and skills along with the practical application needed to understand design and apply it. Learners will be able to apply the concepts learned to their own library and community by creating designs that communicate library programs and services well to their users.
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Libraries start and stop with people. Everything centers on the use of the library and its resources. The user experience encompasses all aspects, from physical appearance to how you design services and what you offer. Libraries have a human-centered goal to anticipate and ensure patrons are getting what they need and are able to learn and grow. User experience design prioritizes people’s needs by focusing on them first. Integrating the patrons’ needs into design, services and programs can help libraries more successfully support patrons.
September 23, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
This grant webinar shares best practices including checklist examples for guidelines and workflows, funding alerts describing funding opportunities for libraries, and templates for sharing submitted and pending proposals with library employees. Behind the scenes stories will divulge unusual ways ideas were generated for fundable projects, and how ideas developed through engagement with a diverse array of experts and assets. Stories share details of what happened after project teams received their awards, and ways by which teams managed to complete projects successfully. Featured projects highlight a variety of grant-funded activities including outreach, digitization, training, acquisition of materials, planning and collaborations with diverse partners and for diverse materials.
September 30, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Positive reinforcement is not the same as empty compliments. It’s a proven, three-step process – catch them, tell them, reinforce the good behavior – of focusing on an employee’s successes rather than their mistakes. It’s based on timely, sincere, and specific praise and gratitude and is the best method in the supervisor’s toolkit for improving productivity and workplace relationships.
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Continuing Education Scholarship Information
All library personnel employed full-time in Arizona libraries are eligible to apply for a scholarship to learn best practices of librarianship and provide continuing education at their libraries or to the Arizona library community at large.
To request a Continuing Education Scholarship, all applicants must submit a scholarship application and W-9 (for the individual or organizational payee) at least 60 days prior to the date of the event. For more information Scholarships or contact Ann Marie Creegan.
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2021 National Book Festival
September 17-26
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From the Festival Website:
Create your National Book Festival experience with the Library of Congress in 2021 by engaging in author conversations online, watching the PBS Books special, listening to an NPR podcast series and attending a ticketed event at the Library. Join us for an expanded festival, Sept. 17-26, a 10-day event with the theme, “Open a Book, Open the World.”
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Joint Conference on Digital Libraries
September 27-30, 2021
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From the conference website:
The ACM/IEEE-CS Joint Conference on Digital Libraries (JCDL) is a major international forum focusing on digital libraries and associated technical, practical, and social issues. Participation is sought from all parts of the world and from the full range of disciplines and professions involved in digital library research and practice, including computer science, information science, librarianship, archival science and practice, museum studies and practice, technology, medicine, social sciences, and humanities. Besides the main conference, JCDL 2021 is virtual this year and will host specialized workshops, tutorials, panels, and a doctoral consortium. All domains–academics, government, industry, and others–are encouraged to attend.
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CORE Forum
October 7-9, 2021
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From the conference website:
The Core Forum features a welcome reception, 2 days of thought-provoking presentations, keynote speakers, tabletop exhibits, dine-arounds, a game night, and poster sessions. An unconference space also allows for informal conversations throughout the event, including ad hoc, birds of a feather discussions. It’s the best place for all collective expertise across types of libraries and in-depth learning on the following topics, particularly how they intersect and overlap:
- Access & Equity
- Assessment
- Building & Operations
- Leadership & Management
- Metadata & Collections
- Technology
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Association of Rural and Small Libraries
October 20-23, 2021
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From the conference website:
The 2021 ARSL Conference will be held at the Nugget Resort in Reno/Sparks, Nevada, from October 20-23.
The 2021 theme: The Biggest Little Library Conference. Our libraries may be small, but our community is mighty. As we come together to share ideas and learn from each other in Reno, the “Biggest Little City,” the possibilities are huge.
The Arizona State Library has a limited number of scholarships available to attend ARSL. These scholarships will be given out on a first-come, first served basis and cover registration only. If you would like travel costs covered, a separate CE Scholarship application is required. Apply here or contact Ann Marie Creegan.
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American Association of School Librarians
October 21-23, 2021
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From the conference website:
The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) National Conference is the ONLY national conference specifically for school librarians and the unique role we serve as leaders, instructional partners, information specialist, teachers, and program administrators. This three-day event will be taking place in Salt Lake City, UT, October 21-23, 2021. The conference attracts over 2,000 school librarians from across the country coming together to share best practice, resources, and networking.
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Internet Librarian
October 26-28, 2021
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Call To Action: Innovation In Library Technology & Communities
From the conference website:
Join us at the most comprehensive conference for library and information professionals interested in technology to discover the insights, strategies and practices that allow us to push the envelope in expanding the net, building solid connections to the Internet of Things, managing libraries and digital information, and enhancing the information sharing and learning experience of people in our communities.
This conference encourages you to bring and share your ideas and champion new practices – this is where ideas and action come together, catalysts are born, and where innovation ignites.
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YALSA Symposium
November 5-7, 2021
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From the symposium website:
The past year has presented teens and the libraries that serve them with numerous challenges that will continue to affect them in 2021 and beyond. What does the future hold for today’s teens? Where do we as librarians go from here? What’s next for our libraries?
Join YALSA, librarians, and YA authors in Reno for the 2021 Symposium as we discuss strategies for serving teens during difficult times and continue to develop programs that ensure our biggest little safe spaces thrive for years to come.
YALSA will offer a virtual event as well as an in-person event. Everyone that registers for the in-person event will automatically have access to the virtual component. Please be sure to read the FAQs to understand what the virtual event will look like. There will be no live-stream sessions. Programs will be prerecorded and only select content will be available to virtual attendees. The content should be posted about one week post event.
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Every Wednesday from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, Library Development offers webinars on various topics through PCI. Topics include management, children's programs, genealogy and more. Register today. Seats are limited.
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