A Message from the State Librarian | |
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Greetings!
Digital Inclusion Week is coming up October 7-11! There are some great resources available to help you use this annual week of awareness, recognition, and celebration of all things related to digital inclusion and digital equity to spotlight how your library is contributing. If you’re looking for ideas and aren’t sure where to start, check out the National Digital Inclusion Alliance’s Digital Inclusion Week website with their NDIA Digital Inclusion Week Toolkit that includes:
- DIW2024 Essentials
- DIW2024 Title Graphic
- DIW2024 General Messaging
- Email Outreach Template
- DIW2024 Slide Deck
To view and download Arizona's Digital Equity Plan, visit the Arizona Commerce Authority's website for the Digital Equity Program.
Anthony Costantini, Library Development’s Digital Inclusion Library Consultant, is available to answer questions related to digital inclusion or to brainstorm ideas for Digital Inclusion Week! You may contact him through Ask A Question on the State Library’s website.
Holly Henley
State Librarian
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Mark your calendar for upcoming In-person Training, Webinars, Deadlines, and Public Events.
SEPTEMBER
September 18, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
AMPlify Your Research: Oral Histories on the Arizona Memory Project
September 19, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Live Training with Ryan Dowd: How to Coach Your Staff on De-escalation
September 20, 2024
Deadline to submit applications for IMLS grants
September 25, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
PCI Webinar: The Librarian's Guide to Authors
September 25, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
PCI Webinar: Influencing Others into Action
September 26, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arizona Summer Reading Recap 2024
September 30, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Arizona Summer Reading Recap 2024
September 30, 2024
Deadline to submit entries to Arizona America250 Commission's Logo Contest
OCTOBER
October 2 , 2024 -11:00am - 12:00pm
PCI Webinar: Displays That Do More: Passive Programming with Book Displays
October 7 - 11, 2024
National Digital Inclusion Week
October 9, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
PCI Webinar: The "Must Do List" for Leaders
October 16, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
PCI Webinar: Boosting Morale and Engagement with Neuroscience-Backed Techniques
October 16 - 18, 2024
Arizona Library Association Annual Conference
October 23, 2024 - 9:30am - 10:30am
PCI Webinar: Handling New and Awkward Customer Behaviors
October 23, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
PCI Webinar: Nonverbal Matters: Using Body Language to Communicate Effectively with Your Customers
October 23, 2024 - 12:30pm - 1:30pm
PCI Webinar: Unlocking Customer Satisfaction
October 24, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Arizona Memory Project partner Information Session
October 30, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
PCI Webinar: Succeeding with Community Partnerships
October 30, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
AMPlify Your Research: Topics and Places in the Arizona Memory Project
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Arizona Summer Reading Recap 2024 | |
Join your colleagues from across the state for the Arizona Summer Reading Recap 2024 virtual meet-up. We will celebrate our successes and look ahead to summer of 2025 for Color Our World.
Register for one of the options below:
Register to attend: https://azsos.libcal.com/event/12959727
Thursday, September 26, 2024
2:00pm - 3:00pm
or
Register to attend: https://azsos.libcal.com/event/12959739
Monday, September 30, 2024
10:00am – 11:00am
If you have any questions, you can reach out to dthrockmorton@https://azlibrary.gov.
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The Institute of Museum and Library Services has published InformationLiteracy.gov, a new website with specialized tools and resources designed for library and museum professionals to support their diverse communities in development critical information literacy skills.
Topics include Digital Literacy, Financial Literacy, and Health Literacy, as well as Community Spotlights that highlight successful information literacy programs at libraries around the country.
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Arizona Memory Project: AMPlify Your Research Sessions
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The State of Arizona Research Library has been posting AMPlify Your Research sessions designed to help patrons gain a better understanding of how to use AMP in their research.
Don't miss the last two:
These sessions are suitable for anyone doing research, and reference librarians who would like some additional resources for their patrons.
Recordings of last year’s AMPlify sessions are available on the Arizona Memory Project: https://azmemory.https://azlibrary.gov/nodes/view/266664
And please consider adding the link to the Arizona Memory Project in the online reference resources section of your library’s website: https://azmemory.https://azlibrary.gov/
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Save the date for the upcoming Arizona Archives Summit! The event will be hybrid via Zoom. Details about registration and travel/hotel arrangements are forthcoming.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Arizona Archives Alliance
P. O. Box 64532
Phoenix, Arizona 85082-4532
arizonaarchives.org
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2024 STEM & Innovation Summit
Speaker Submissions
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The organizers of the 2024 STEM & Innovation Summit are looking for dynamic speakers to share their topical expertise for the following tracks:
· Computer Science and Data
· Electric Vehicles
· Sustainable Innovation
· Broadband
· Advanced Manufacturing
· Health Sciences
· And more!
Submit a proposal for a workshop, flashtalk, panel discussion, or round table discussion by September 22 for consideration.
Submit your Proposal
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Save the Date
The 2024 Arizona Library Association Annual Conference will be held October 16 – 18, 2024 at the We Ko Pa Casino Resort, Fort McDowell, Arizona. Our conference theme for 2024 is "Rising to the Challenge: Building a Sense of Belonging." AzLA invites attendees to join in October for three days of learning, sharing, and networking:
- October 16: Pre-conference sessions, Welcome reception at 5:30 pm
- October 17: Opening Keynote, Program Sessions
- October 18: Program Sessions, Service Awards luncheon, Closing Keynote
More information will be added to the 2024 AzLA Conference website in the coming month: https://azla.org/2024conference
Volunteers Needed!
AzLA relies on volunteers to accomplish many of the pre-event and event day tasks related to the conference. There are a variety of tasks with small- and medium-sized time commitments, and AzLA can likely can accommodate whatever service time you have available. Please send an email to conference@azla.org if you want to make a positive difference for the 2024 AzLA conference attendees! Unfortunately, AzLA cannot provide a registration discount to those who volunteer, but your service to the Arizona Library Association would be appreciated and recognized.
-The Arizona Library Association Conference Committee Co-Chairs
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IMLS Proposals for Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian and National Leadership Grants for Libraries Programs Due September 20, 2024 | |
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Funding supports training and ongoing professional development for library and archives staff, as well as initiatives aimed at advancing practices and enhancing library and archival services. In FY 2025, there is a new opportunity for community-centered implementation.
The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian funding program aims to build a diverse library and archival workforce to meet the information needs of communities and increase the institutional capacity of libraries, archives, and library and information science graduate programs. The program supports projects that:
- provide training and professional development to library and archives professionals;
- develop faculty and information leaders; and
- recruit, educate and retain the next generation of library and archives professionals.
The National Leadership Grants for Libraries funding program enhances the quality of library services nationwide by addressing critical needs in the library and archives fields.
The program supports projects that build workforce and institutional capacity for:
- managing and preserving the national information infrastructure;
- serving the public’s information and education needs;
- enhancing library and information services through effective and efficient use of new and emerging technologies;
- improving community well-being and civic engagement;
- providing services to communities during disasters and emergencies; and
- building collaborative partnerships between libraries, archives, and museums that benefit the communities they serve.
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Feeling overwhelmed or missing deadlines is common when juggling numerous tasks. You might work all day and still feel unproductive or get so absorbed in one task that others slip through the cracks. Learning how to create effective schedules and routines can help you reduce stress and increase productivity.
In this new Niche Academy tutorial, you will learn to identify the best scheduling methods and tools tailored to your needs. You'll also gain the skills to create effective, balanced schedules that ensure you stay on track. Finally, you'll establish routines that save time and energy, helping you work more efficiently. By the end of this tutorial, you'll have the tools to manage your time better, reduce stress, and achieve your goals more consistently.
Check it out here: Scheduling – Routines (nicheacademy.com)
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Reading Arizona Spotlights | |
Enjoy this month’s Reading Arizona Spotlight title. For more information about Reading Arizona and how to add these eBook and eAudiobook titles to your library, please contact Yahm Levin at ylevin@https://azlibrary.gov
Coronado National Memorial by Joseph P. Sanchez
https://readingaz.boundless.baker-taylor.com/ng/view/title/list/0027082338
Just when you thought you knew everything about Arizona, Reading Arizona has another eBook for you to read! Learn how the Coronado National Memorial came to be and why it’s part of U.S.-Mexico history.
#ReadingArizona
#ReadersAdvisory
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New Resource Available through the
Arizona Talking Book Library
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Patrons can now receive free currency reader devices, referred to as iBill Talking Banknote Identifiers, at the Talking Book Library. These compact devices assist individuals experiencing difficulty identifying U.S. currency due to blindness or low vision. An iBill is the size of a key fob, able to be clipped to a belt, or even attached to a keychain or lanyard. When inserting a bill into the reader and pressing a button on the end, it will announce the bill’s denomination and turn itself off.
Another interesting feature: the iBill has different modes for announcing denominations, the first being standard speech mode. Alternate modes include short-pitched beeps and pulses according to each denomination. If you know of someone who may benefit from an iBill please contact Sara at talkingbooks@https://azlibrary.gov.
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