Professional Development Events in February

This list is provided by Georgia Public Library Service.  Visit the GPLS CE Calendar for the program descriptions and to register.

ONLINE CONFERENCE

Feb. 26: Big Talk From Small Libraries – Multiple Programs (Nebraska Library Commission)

ADVOCACY

Feb. 3: Five Tips to Bring Your Organization's Story to Life Using Silk (TechSoup)

Feb. 11: Why Books Are Still A Good Library Brand (Library Journal)

CAREERS

Feb. 3: The Networking Game (Siera)

CHILDREN & TEENS

Feb. 2: Explore and Discover: Nature-Based Spaces and Activities at your Library (WebJunction)

Feb. 11: Books Build Better Brains: How Promoting Literacy Is Key to Early Brain & Child Development (Demco)

Feb. 26: Helping Homeschoolers (Colorado State Library)

COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT

Feb. 2: Responding To Challenges -- Ensure Your Library Is Prepared (Texas State Library and Archives Commission)

Feb. 9: Building an E-book Collection (Infopeople)

Feb. 10: New Spring Nonfiction for the Library, Classroom and Home (School Library Journal)

Feb. 11: Introducing RDA: Resource Description and Access (American Libraries Live)

Feb. 16: 12 Things: New Directions for Collections Revisited (Montana State Library)

Feb. 23: What’s New in Women’s Fiction (Booklist)

COMMUNICATION

Feb. 3: The Networking Game (Siera)

Feb. 9: All About Google (Utah State Library)

Feb. 10: Webinar: Podcasts and Information Professionals (Special Libraries Association)

Feb. 17: PNR Rendezvous: How Patients Use Social Media (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)

DATABASES & eRESOURCES

Feb. 9: Building an E-book Collection (Infopeople)

Feb. 16: The National Agricultural Library: Agricultural Information for the 21st Century (Federal

Depository Library Program)

Feb. 18: Authenticity of Information in GPO’s Federal Digital System (FDsys) (Federal Depository Library Program)

Feb. 25: Genealogy Research Using the U.S. Congressional Serial Set (National Archives)

DEVELOPMENT & MANAGING CHANGE

Feb. 3: Five Tips to Bring Your Organization's Story to Life Using Silk (TechSoup)

Feb. 3: No-Cost Success Strategies (American Library Association, LLAMA)

Feb. 11: 2016 Knight News Challenge on Libraries (WebJunction)

Feb. 11: Why Books Are Still A Good Library Brand (Library Journal)

Feb. 16: Engaged Planning (University of Wisconsin-Madison SLIS)

Feb. 26: Big Talk From Small Libraries (Nebraska Library Commission)

FUNDRAISING

Feb. 11: 2016 Knight News Challenge on Libraries (WebJunction)

GOVERNING

Feb. 3: Legislative Updated with Georgia’s State Librarian Julie Walker (Georgia Public Library Service)

LIBRARY SPACES

Feb. 2: Creating a Mobile makerspace program (Washington State Library)

Feb. 2: Explore and Discover: Nature-Based Spaces and Activities at your Library (WebJunction)

MANAGEMENT

Feb. 3: No-Cost Success Strategies (American Library Association, LLAMA)

OUTREACH & PARTNERSHIPS

Feb. 11: Books Build Better Brains: How Promoting Literacy Is Key to Early Brain & Child Development (Demco)

Feb. 16: Engaged Planning (University of Wisconsin-Madison SLIS)

Feb. 17: PNR Rendezvous: How Patients Use Social Media (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)

Feb. 26: Helping Homeschoolers (Colorado State Library)

PROGRAMMING

Feb. 2: Creating a Mobile makerspace program (Washington State Library)

Feb. 18: STEM-ing Out (Indiana State Library)

Feb. 24: Twig to Tree: Creativity, STEM, and the Connected School Library (AASL)

READERS’ ADVISORY

Feb. 10: New Spring Nonfiction for the Library, Classroom and Home (School Library Journal)

Feb. 23: What’s New in Women’s Fiction (Booklist)

REFERENCE

Feb. 9: We(eding) the People Off Google – Using Government Information and Local Resources for Small Business Research (Federal Depository Library Program)

Feb. 16: The National Agricultural Library: Agricultural Information for the 21st Century (Federal

Depository Library Program)

Feb. 18: Authenticity of Information in GPO’s Federal Digital System (FDsys) (Federal Depository Library Program)

Feb. 25: Genealogy Research Using the U.S. Congressional Serial Set (National Archives)

SCHOOL LIBRARIES

Feb. 1: Researching 101 (TL Virtual Cafe)

Feb. 2: Responding To Challenges -- Ensure Your Library Is Prepared (Texas State Library and Archives Commission)

Feb. 2: Emerging Tech Trends in Libraries - Part 2 (Infopeople)

Feb. 3: Teaching Digital Literacy with TechBoomers.com and Other Online Resources (Nebraska Library Commission)

Feb. 3: Exploring the Engineering is Elementary Website to Enhance Your Engineering Curriculum (AASL)

Feb. 17: Using Technology to Engage the Reluctant Reader (ISTE & School Library Journal)

Feb. 17: Documenting Learning with Seesaw Digital Portfolios (AASL)

Feb. 24: Twig to Tree: Creativity, STEM, and the Connected School Library (AASL)

TECHNOLOGY

Feb. 2: Emerging Tech Trends in Libraries - Part 2 (Infopeople)

Feb. 3: Teaching Digital Literacy with TechBoomers.com and Other Online Resources (Nebraska Library Commission)

Feb. 9: All About Google (Utah State Library)

Feb. 17: Getting Started with Digitization: An Introduction for Libraries (TechSoup for Libraries)

Feb. 17: Using Technology to Engage the Reluctant Reader (ISTE & School Library Journal)

Feb. 17: Documenting Learning with Seesaw Digital Portfolios (AASL)

Feb. 19: Wearables (Texas State Library and Archives Commission)

Feb. 24: Linked Data and Libraries: An Overview (Nebraska Library Commission)

Feb. 26: The Internet of Things (Texas State Library and Archives Commission)

TRAINING & INSTRUCTION

Feb. 1: Researching 101 (TL Virtual Cafe)

Feb. 9: We(eding) the People Off Google – Using Government Information and Local Resources for Small Business Research (Federal Depository Library Progam)

Feb. 11: Introducing RDA: Resource Description and Access (American Libraries Live)

Feb. 18: STEM-ing Out (Indiana State Library)

Feb. 18: Authenticity of Information in GPO’s Federal Digital System (FDsys) (Federal Depository Library Program)

Feb. 23: Altmetrics: An introduction to alternative metrics (University of Wisconsin-Madison SLIS)

Feb. 25: Genealogy Research Using the U.S. Congressional Serial Set (National Archives) 

Libraries Are Such a Drag! A 2016 Calendar Fundraiser for the Beard Scholarship

If you love libraries like we love libraries then get yourself, your family and your coworkers a new 2016 Libraries Are Such a Drag calendar to kick off the New Year.
All proceeds are donated to the Beard Scholarship for library school students in Georgia. The Beard Scholarship is made possible by friends and colleagues of the late Charles Edward Beard who served libraries and the library profession for almost 40 years. The scholarship provides financial assistance toward completing a Master's degree in library science for candidates who show strong potential to inspire and motivate their peers in the
profession and in professional associations.

Each month of this fun calendar has an image of a library patron posing in book drag with
their favorite book and sharing why they love the library. The calendar runs from January
2016 to May of 2017.

Calendars are $20 each and can be purchased at Java Monkey, 425 Church St, Decatur,
30030 or online for $25 via PayPal at: www.facebook.com/LibrariesAreSuchADrag/info.

For more information on the calendar, visit www.facebook.com/LibrariesAreSuchADrag and to
learn more about the scholarship, visit: http://gla.georgialibraries.org/scholarship.htm.


About the Calendar Organizers:
Oscar Gittemeier currently works as a youth services librarian in Atlanta. He is a former Beard Scholarship recipient and Florida State University MLIS grad. When not creating calendars you can find Oscar hiking with his labradane Jasper, sipping bourbon at a dive bar, or searching for the world’s greatest French toast.
Victoria Lane is the Graphic Designer on this project and can be reached at vlaneski@gmail.com.

Atlanta Emerging Librarians Planning Committee Introduction and Informal Mingle - February 7, 2016

Atlanta Emerging Librarians will be hosting an informal mingle at SweetWater Brewing Company this Sunday, February 7, from 2:30-4:30pm.

Please come meet the new planning committee and discuss ideas for future events!

2016 Planning Committee:
Rosemary Bilello
Ashley Day
Lydia Hofstetter
Amy Winfrey

For more information, see our Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1558552721130168/

Ruth Holder Public Library, Temple, GA in the Spotlight!

The Ruth Holder Public Library is the newest branch of the West Georgia Regional Library system. The new branch is located in the old city hall building in Temple, and it was opened to the public on December 19, 2015. With only a month under its belt, this little public library is already bringing the town together as a center for the community. The library covers approximately 5,000 square feet and will primarily serve the 6,500 residents of the Temple area. Getting the library into the community has really been a labor of love. Different people have been trying for over ten years to get a library in Temple, and when city hall decided to move to a new space last year, the idea to open a local library came to the forefront again.

"The outpouring of support from the community has been really gratifying," said WGRL Director Roni Tewksbury. "There have been so many people who have just stopped by the library just to look around and to say how thankful they are to have a library in their community." And people really are stopping in. For such a new library in a small community, traffic in and out has been heavy.
Putting the library together has really been a collaborative effort. Donations have poured in from around the region, and both the Civic Woman's Club of Carrollton and the Community Foundation of West Georgia have made sizable grants to the library to get it up and running. Carroll County SPLOST funds were used for the renovations and the furnishings and equipment. The library system made sure that the building would be of good quality for library service for at least the next twenty years: new roof, new HVAC, gutters and downspouts, new lighting (all LED), and upgraded cabling for technology.

"We wanted it to be a Christmas gift to the city," said Tewksbury. Before this library opened, residents had to drive to Bremen, Carrollton, or Villa Rica for the nearest public library services. The library has hit the ground running when it comes to serving the community. Even though the staff is entirely new, they have hosted their first story time, and they are actively planning their participation in the upcoming West Georgia Reads community read program in March and sponsoring a children's digital photography workshop series in May. They are also in the process of founding a Friends group.

Legislative Update with Georgia's State Librarian Julie Walker - Free Webinar

Register now for another amazing FREE GLA Carterette Series Webinar!
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Legislative Update with Georgia’s State Librarian Julie Walker
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
2pm Eastern (11am Pacific | 12pm Mountain | 1pm Central)
Register:  https://goo.gl/e6QGFo

Description:

Georgia’s State Librarian Julie Walker will guide us through the top legislative issues impacting Georgia's libraries in this live Q&A-style conversation, led by Assistant State Librarian Wendy Cornelisen. Topics will include library funding, new public library construction projects, and an overview of the political landscape in Georgia and how it affects our libraries. Advocacy tips and best practices will also be shared.

About the Presenters:

As the State Librarian, Julie Walker leads the Georgia Public Library Service, a unit of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and the state agency for Georgia's public libraries. Previously, she has served as the deputy state librarian, the assistant state librarian for technology, support services and strategic initiatives, and the director of the PINES program. Prior to joining the GPLS team in 2003, Walker was the associate director of the Athens Regional Library System. She is an expert in advocacy, community building, and legislative relations.

Audience:  All library types
Can't make it to the live show? That's okay. The session will be recorded and available on the Carterette Series Webinars site for later viewing.

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To register for the online event
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1. Go to registration page:https://goo.gl/e6QGFo
2. Complete and submit the form.
3. A URL for the event will be emailed to you immediately after registration.

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Contact a member of the Carterette Series planning team with questions or suggestions: carteretteserieswebinars@gmail.com

Professional Development Events in January

This list is provided by Georgia Public Library Service.  Visit the GPLS CE Calendar for the program descriptions and to register.

ADVOCACY
Jan. 7: Community Engagement: A Case Study (Texas State Library and Archives Commission)
Jan. 19: Showcasing Your Library: FDLP Promotional Tools & Tactics (Federal Depository Library Program)
Jan. 28: Engaging Your Community in Sustainable Funding (Maine State Library)

ASSESSMENT & PLANNING
Jan. 21: The Value of Outcome Measurement for Library Programs: An Overview of Project Outcome (PLA/ALA)

CAREERS
Jan. 13: Soft Skills for Supervisors and Managers (Indiana State Library)

CHILDREN & TEENS
Jan. 6: Best New Children's Books of 2015 (Nebraska Library Commission)
Jan. 6: Using your Maker Skills to survive a Zombie Apocalypse with Raspberry Pi and Arduino (O’Reilly)

COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT
Jan. 6: Best New Children's Books of 2015 (Nebraska Library Commission)
Jan. 13: Going Digital (LYRASIS)
Jan. 19: New Year, New Books! Lerner Publishing Group’s Spring Preview (Booklist)
Jan. 19: Body, Mind and Spirit Spring 2016 (Library Journal)
Jan. 21: NoveList K-8 Plus (GALILEO)
Jan. 25: NoveList Plus for Readers’ Advisory (GALILEO)

COMMUNICATION
Jan. 28: Clear and to the Point: The Importance of Using Plain Language in Your Communications (Texas State Library and Archives Commission)

DEVELOPMENT & MANAGING CHANGE
Jan. 26: Aspen Institute’s Rising to the Challenge: Re-envisioning Public Libraries (Infopeople)
GENEALOGY
Jan. 28: Genealogy Basics (Georgia Public Library Service/Dekalb County Public Library)

MANAGEMENT
Jan. 12: Using Paraprofessional staff in reference triage (Washington State Library)
Jan. 13: Soft Skills for Supervisors and Managers (Indiana State Library)
Jan. 13: Restarting your Relationship with your IT Department (and Vice Versa) (Colorado State Library)
Jan. 20: Managing Challenging Patrons: Security for the New Library Environment (Infopeople)
Jan. 21: Stop Solving Problems! Develop Problem Solvers Instead (Demco)

OUTREACH & PARTNERSHIPS
Jan. 7: Community Engagement: A Case Study (Texas State Library and Archives Commission)
Jan. 21: When 100% of Your Users Speak Spanish: Cultural Aspects and Considerations of Promoting Government Documents to Non-English Speakers (Federal Depository Library Program)
Jan. 28: Community Engagement: Serving Diverse Communities Where They Are (WebJunction)

PROGRAMMING
Jan. 21: The Value of Outcome Measurement for Library Programs: An Overview of Project Outcome (PLA/ALA)
Jan. 27: One Book, One School, One Community - Experiences with all-school reads (Nebraska Library Commission)

READERS’ ADVISORY
Jan. 13: Riding the Range from Your Armchair (Nebraska Library Commission)
Jan. 19: New Year, New Books! Lerner Publishing Group’s Spring Preview (Booklist)
Jan. 19: Body, Mind and Spirit Spring 2016 (Library Journal)

REFERENCE
Jan. 12: Using Paraprofessional staff in reference triage (Washington State Library)
Jan. 13: The United States Congressional Serial Set ...15577 Volumes and Counting! (North Carolina Library Association)
Jan. 14: Online Resources Relating to American Indians (U.S. National Archives)
Jan. 14: Virtual Reference (American Libraries)
Jan. 19: Showcasing Your Library: FDLP Promotional Tools & Tactics (Federal Depository Library Program)
Jan. 20: Breezing Along with the RML: RML Updates (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)
Jan. 26: Exploring the CDC Healthy Living Website: Disease Prevention, Health Conditions, and Healthcare Statistics (Federal Depository Library Program)
Jan. 27: Discover National Library of Medicine Resources and More (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)

SCHOOL LIBRARIES
Jan. 20: Rethinking the Research Paper (edWeb)
Jan. 20: Explore, Create, Engage: HSTRY in the Classroom! (AASL)
Jan. 26: David Wiesner's Spot: Not the Same Old Story (AASL)
Jan. 27: One Book, One School, One Community - Experiences with all-school reads (Nebraska Library Commission)

Registration is Open for the GLA Mid-Winter Planning Meeting

Registration form 

Dear GLA Members,

Please mark your calendars and plan to attend the Georgia Library Association’s Annual Mid-Winter Planning Meeting on Friday, January 22, 2016 at the Downs Continuing Education Center at Clayton State University in Morrow, Georgia.

There is a registration fee of $40, which will include a continental breakfast and a hot lunch buffet. 

Registration forms must be received by Wednesday, January 13, 2016 to confirm your lunch reservation.

Registration and the continental breakfast will begin at 8:30 am followed at 9:00 am by the opening session and business meeting.  The featured speaker during the opening session will be State Archivist Christopher Davidson who will provide an update on the Georgia Archives.  The morning program will be rounded out with meetings of GLA Divisions, Interest Groups and Committees.  The meeting will close at 2:30 pm following brief reports from the chairs of Divisions, Interest Groups and Committees about what was accomplished during the day.   Members of the GLA Executive Board will meet from 2:45 pm to 4:30 pm. If chairs of Committees or Interest Groups have business that needs to be brought to the Executive Board for discussion, they are welcome to stay for the Executive Board meeting.

The Mid-Winter meeting is an important event on the GLA calendar.  It is an opportunity for Divisions and Interest Groups to meet and make plans for the year as well as to discuss program ideas for the Conference in the fall.  It will be the first (and in many cases the only) opportunity for committees to meet face to face and plan the work of the year.  Members who have not been assigned to a committee but would like to volunteer may choose to join one of the committees that still need members.  Others may choose to participate in the meetings of the conference planning committees as these groups brainstorm on ideas for both the conference in October and GLA’s participation in the ALA Midwinter meeting that will be held in Atlanta in January 2017.

One of the most important outcomes of the Mid-Winter Planning Meeting is the networking that takes place among GLA members.  Providing opportunities for you to meet and network with colleagues from all parts of the state is one of the most valuable benefits of your GLA membership.  I hope that you will take advantage of that benefit and join me and the other members of the Executive Board at the Annual Mid-Winter Planning meeting on January 22nd.  If you are unable to attend the meeting please reach out to members of the Executive Board or the Chairs of the various groups to find other ways to become involved in the organization.   We value your participation and want to help you find ways to be more engaged in the work of the Association. 

Cathy Jeffrey
2016 GLA President
Cathy.gla2016@gmail.com

GLA Library Day at the Capitol Call for Volunteers

Each year, the Georgia Library Association presents our legislators with a Debi Davis print. A big thank you to Mumford Books, which generously sponsors this project.

This year, we'll be delivering one print for each elected official and small candy bag for each staff member on Tuesday, February 16th. It's another chance to talk libraries at the Gold Dome. There are two locations with offices: the Capitol and the Coverdell building across the street. In addition to the 236 representatives and senators, there are other officers in the Capitol (Secretary of State, Secretary of the Senate, the Governor's Office, etc.) who will also be getting prints. We need your help: 

Monday, February 15:

Creating the candy bags to give staff members. Each office has at least 1 staff member; some have more. We'll need at least 500 bags. The more the merrier! Drop by from 4-7 pm at the GPLS office at 1800 Century Place NE, Suite 150.

Tuesday, February 16:

We need a minimum of 4 people: 2 for the Coverdell building, one for the Capitol, and one to stay with the prints in the hallway. It would go a lot faster with 10 or 15 people! Meeting at 10:30 am at the Capitol.

If you'd like to volunteer for one (or both!) of these events please fill out this form: http://goo.gl/forms/xZQ7X3FD5e

If you have any questions contact Wendy Cornelisen, Governmental Relations Committee Chair at wcornelisen@georgialibraries.org