Georgia Archives in the Spotlight!

Thanks to the support of friends, colleagues, and users, the Georgia Archives is once again open five days a week to researchers. Since joining the Board of Regents in July 2013, the number of staff has increased to 25. Postponed projects are being completed, including major improvements to the building's systems to increase efficiency and reduce operating costs.

As the state archives of Georgia, our primary focus is on documenting the activities of government. Since the early 1970s, the Georgia Archives has operated a records management program to advise state and local government offices and to promote good recordkeeping practices. In addition to holding the permanent records of the state government, the Archives operates the State Records Center where agencies store their temporary records

As the state archives of one of the original thirteen colonies, the Georgia Archives holds a rich collection of colonial and state records covering nearly three centuries. Holdings include local government records, maps, photographs, and private collections that complement the official records. Of the 85,000 cubic feet of records in the Georgia Archives, approximately 70,000 are official state records, 6,000 are local government records, and 9,000 are non-governmental materials that supplement the official records.

Archives staff are taking advantage of the University System connections to work more closely with faculty and students to encourage more use of original records. Public programs are expanding as well. Special history programs have included topics such as the War of 1812 and Transportation. Day-long genealogy programs held twice a year are very popular. For several years, the Archives has hosted a well-attended Black History Month program, and this year's program was co-sponsored with the Afro-American Genealogy and History Society and the Auburn Avenue Research Library. Lunch and Learn programs on a variety of topics are held the second Friday of every month at noon. The Archives has an exhibit room with climate controlled cases that allows display of original records. Staff develop exhibits to showcase records related to program topics or to highlight Archives collections of interest.

A special library is part of the main reading room at the Georgia Archives. The library consists of books and periodicals that complement the original records in the Archives and help provide context for the original materials. The collection contains over 23,000 volumes of local, state, and family histories, published law books and codes, transcriptions and compilations of local records. The library materials must be used onsite and are not available for interlibrary loan.

To learn more about the Georgia Archives visit http://www.georgiaarchives.org/

Atlanta Emerging Librarians Informal Mingle - August 20, 2016

The Atlanta Emerging Librarians’ (AEL) next informal mingle will be at the Atlanta Rollergirls’ Grudge Match on Aug. 20, 2016 at 5pm. 

Come join us for a night of fun while we watch the Denim Demons and the Sake Tuyas vie for 3rd and 4th place in the league.

When: Aug. 20, 2016 at 5pm
Where: Yaarab Shrine Center, 400 Ponce De Leon Ave, Midtown Atlanta (Parking is free!)

Buy Your Tickets at: http://www.atlantarollergirls.com/ 

***AEL is only staying for the 5pm game (Game 1 Tickets).  If you want to stay for both the 5pm and 7:30pm game, make sure you buy the Double Header Tickets. Single tickets are $15, Double Header tickets are $25.

RSVP at:  https://goo.gl/forms/JDR2xE4gvMt1IHDc2
 
***THIS FORM IS ONLY TO GIVE US AN IDEA OF WHO TO LOOK OUT FOR ON THE NIGHT, YOU MUST BUY YOUR OWN TICKETS AT http://www.atlantarollergirls.com/

Other Information: The venue is BYOB.  You can bring a small cooler, but no glass allowed.

If you have any questions about the mingle email us at atlantaemerginglibrarains@gmail.com

The AEL Planning Committee

Upcoming Carterette Webinar: Maximizing Outreach Without Maxing Out

Maximizing Outreach Without Maxing Out: No-to-Low Cost Ways of Getting Your Library's Message Out There
Wednesday, August 17, 2016

2pm Eastern (11am Pacific | 12pm Mountain | 1pm Central)

Register:  https://goo.gl/brWx9y

Description:  
Almost every library considers marketing and outreach a priority, but too often staffing or budget constraints cut these efforts off at the knees. Join us for a webinar to discuss some of our successful no-to-low cost outreach and marketing efforts from both academic and public libraries. This webinar will cover how to select what to focus on, options you can try, and resources where you can reach out for help. Learn how to take in new ideas and scale them to your library without burning out your staff or maxing out your budget. From our cash-strapped marketing budgets to yours, join Amanda Roper and John Mack Freeman for a discussion on how you can do marketing and outreach without breaking the bank.

About the Presenters:
John Mack Freeman is the Marketing and Programming Coordinator at the West Georgia Regional Library. Since 2009, he has also been a freelance technical writer and web designer. A former ALA Emerging Leader and current GLA 2nd Vice President, his professional focus is outreach to underserved communities, advancing intellectual freedom for a new generation, and helping spread marketing best practices to libraries with fewer resources across the country. When he's not over volunteering for professional associations, Mack is usually hanging out with his fiancé and his super lazy Australian Cattle Dog.

Amanda Roper is the Interlibary Loan and Reserves Specialist (official title) and Marketing and Communication Specialist (unofficial role) at Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia. She is active in the Georgia Library Association serving as a Public Relations committee member and manager of the GLA Twitter account. Amanda blogs about books at www.figandthistle.com, has a penchant for contemporary American poetry, and is more than a little bit obsessed with coffee.



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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1. Go to registration page:  https://goo.gl/brWx9y
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Contact a member of the Carterette Series planning team with questions or suggestions:
carteretteserieswebinars@gmail.com

Savannah Area Librarians Meet-up - August 11, 2016

The Georgia Library Association's Savannah Area Meet-up group is excited to announce our third meet-up.  It will be hosted by Live Oak Public Libraries.

When:   Thursday, August 11, 2016
Time:     3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Where:  Southwest Chatham Library Branch 14097 Abercorn Street Savannah, GA 31419

If you are near Chatham, Bryan, Bullock, Effingham, Liberty, McIntosh counties, this is for you!

This meet-up is opened to all library staff (librarians, media specialists, media clerks, etc.) and is an opportunity to meet fellow library professionals in an informal setting and learn more about getting involved in GLA.

The guest speaker for this event will be Clinton Edminster.  Clinton is the Executive Director, Art Rise Savannah, INC, and Owner and Founder, of Starlandia Creative Supply, LLC.  He will be speaking about the arts as a tool to bridge communities together and the power of collaborative thinking for higher impact programming and simply having a better time in your own life.

Bio: Originally from Homer, Alaska, Clinton came to Savannah to study at the art college in 2009. After deciding that college was not for him, he started volunteering with Desotorow Gallery. Eventually becoming the Executive Director in 2013, Edminster began implementing a two-year strategy to transform the small organization into Art Rise Savannah. In June 2015, Edminster opened Starlandia Creative Supply on Bull Street, a new and used art supply store. Edminster is also the President of Star Council, a graduate of the Georgia Center for Nonprofits Momentum Program, a recipient of Savannah Magazine’s Generation Next Award, and a proud resident of the Starland District.

Refreshments will be served. Hope to see you there!

If you have any questions, please contact us @ glasavannahmeetup@gmail.com.

Professional Development Events in July

This list is provided by Georgia Public Library Service.  Visit the GPLS brand new Learning Center to find out about training events, webinar archives, self-paced library courses, CE resources, and more.

July 12 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
How to Set-Up a Minecraft Program for Kids
If you would like to know the challenges involved in setting up a Minecraft program for kids, attend the July 12th First Tuesdays. Technological know-how and costs will be covered.
Register at http://www.sos.wa.gov/library/libraries/firsttuesdays/default.aspx

July 12 @ 2:00 pm
Handselling: Readers’ Advisory for Under the Radar Titles
Looking for ways to get a great book into the hands of just the right reader? This free, hour-long webinar features readers'-advisory experts Kaite Mediatore Stover, Director of Readers’ Services, Kansas City (MO) Public Library and Booklist’s Rebecca Vnuk giving practical advice on how to handsell special books to your library patrons.
Register at http://bit.ly/29AYcZO

July 12 @ 2:00 pm
Intro the the Iron Triangle: Quality Resources and Time Constraints   
Do you want it Good, Cheap, or Fast? Pick two. The so-called Project Management or Iron Triangle establishes three sets of parameters for projects and enterprises. The Triangle helps keep teams aligned and on track, even while making decisions on the fly.
Register at http://www.sieralearn.com/programs/essential-webinar-series-intro-to-the-iron-triangle-quality-resources-and-time-constraints/

July 13 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Get Outside the Lines: Leverage Social Media to Make the Most of Your Campaign
Libraries are dynamic centers for engagement that help everyone in your community be their best. To shift perceptions, we need to demonstrate how the library is more relevant than ever before. Let’s not just tell people how libraries have changed; let’s show them.
Register at https://cc.readytalk.com/registration/#/?meeting=ewun0fq6o6e3&campaign=aawr49qkj4rk

July 14 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Everywhere Leaders: How To Move Your Library & Your Career Forward 
What do leaders look like? - From little league through high school, college and the world of professionals, everyone has known leaders who inspire, motivate, and support everyone around them. Who can (and should) lead? - Everyone wants to be successful. By practicing leadership skills, everyone can contribute to a culture of success.
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/everywhere-leaders-how-to-move-your-library-your-career-forward-tickets-25439592506?ref=ebapi

July 14 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Creating Custom Tables and Colorful Maps Using American FactFinder   
Did you ever want to dabble in data visualizations but don’t know how? If so, this introductory workshop to some of the most useful American FactFinder tools might be the best place to start! This brief (40 minute) hands-on demonstration will explain how users can easily modify default table and map views to customize their output. In this course, users should expect to be able to create custom tables and colorful maps while building upon existing knowledge of American FactFinder.
Register at http://bit.ly/29nqll0

July 14 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Gender Inclusivity in Special Libraries  
Travis Wagner, an advocate for LGBTQI+ inclusivity within cultural institutions, will discuss how to expand beyond written policies of inclusion and actually enact practices that are more engaging and inherently inclusive in nature.
Register at http://calendar.sla.org/index.php?eID=671

July 14 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Many Paths to Conversation: Techniques for Successful ESL Clubs   
Are you interested in new ways to serve the immigrants in your community? Would you like to have fun and build strong relationships with your patrons? Are you interested in attending the best potluck ever? ESL (English as a Second Language) Conversation Clubs are simple and inexpensive programs that make a big impact.
Register at https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=589

July 18 @ 2:30 pm
Leading Teens – Accidental Teen Librarian, Sarah Sogigian
Join us for a webinar on becoming an accidental teen librarian with a focus on leading teen.
Register at http://libraries.idaho.gov/page/info2go

July 19 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Collection Development: Children’s and Young Adult Books about Native Americans
Are you worried that your collection of books by/about Native peoples is in need of a 21st century update so that it accurately reflects Native peoples of the past and present? Are you concerned that your collection has too many biased depictions of them? In this webinar, Dr. Debbie Reese will offer tips and ideas to think about as you select and weed your collections.
Register at http://www.ala.org/alsc/collection-development-childrens-and-young-adult-books-about-native-americans

July 19 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Serving At-Risk Patrons: Lessons from Library Social Workers
Looking for ideas on how to provide services to vulnerable customers in your library system? Join two library social workers to learn how libraries are on the front lines of social work — and how you can help patrons in need in your own communities.
Register at http://programminglibrarian.org/learn/serving-risk-patrons-lessons-library-social-workers

July 19 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Best Bets for Book Groups   
Looking for fresh titles for your book discussion group? Join representatives from Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Norton, Macmillan, and Sourcebooks as they showcase their favorite upcoming and backlist titles that are a perfect fit for adult book groups. This free, one-hour webinar is moderated by Rebecca Vnuk, Booklist Editor for Collection Management and Library Outreach.
Register at http://bit.ly/29oWldN

July 19 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Coding for Everyone: How Your Library Can Help Anyone Learn to Code
Computer programming, or coding, is a digital literacy skill that has become as important as reading and writing. Learning to code builds rational thinking and problem-solving skills, providing powerful tools that transfer to other subjects and create lifelong learners. Libraries have stepped up to help everyone learn the basics of coding.
Register at http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/coding-for-everyone.html

July 20 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Breezing Along with the RML: Librarians Involved in EHRs
This session will feature a panel of librarians discussing opportunities and challenges for librarians to be involved in supporting clinical care through Electronic Health Record Systems.
Register at https://nnlm.gov/mcr/education/breezing

July 21 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
We Need To Talk: Overcoming the Fear of Having a Difficult Conversation
When faced with having a difficult conversation do you find yourself procrastinating, back peddling, dodging, panicking, or finding yourself filled with dread?  Whether the conversation is with staff, a patron, your family, or an annoying neighbor this session will help to move you forward. These conversations don’t have to be difficult if you prepare in
Register at  http://cslinsession.cvlsites.org/

July 25 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Your Constituents by the Numbers: Accessing Data for Political Boundaries
Learn how to access statistics about your constituents living within political boundaries such as Congressional Districts, Legislative Districts, Precincts, etc. Using the American FactFinder you will be able to download and map demographic, socioeconomic, housing, and business data for your political geographies.
Register at http://bit.ly/29knT2R

July 26 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Help! I’m an Accidental Government Information Librarian presents … The APIs of Data.gov
The Government Resources Section of the North Carolina Library Association welcomes you to a series of webinars designed to help us increase our familiarity with government information. All are welcome because government information wants to be free.
Register at http://bit.ly/29lldhC

July 27 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cultivating a Library Technoculture: We are Tech Workers!
Markham is Canada’s “High-Tech Capital,” housing 900 high-tech companies and their employees. In response, Markham Public Library began hosting maker and coding events, launched a digital media lab, and purchased 3D printers. When skill gaps in our workforce thwarted efforts to engage staff with new services, we embarked on a culture-shifting journey.
Register at https://cc.readytalk.com/registration/#/?meeting=u8lmwwnj0nkv&campaign=9zv8jb0ndngw

July 27 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm   
How to Make your Website More Inclusive to All Audiences
Your organization’s website is often the first place people go for information about your museum, your exhibitions, your programs, and your collection. But who are the people who use your website, and is your website inclusive of the broadest audience? 20% of Americans identify as having a disability—can they, and everyone, access all of the can they, and everyone, access all of the information that your website shares? Is your website designed by IT in a silo, or have critical stakeholders been included in the process–from top to bottom and across your organization (and beyond)? Have you addressed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or embraced Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 and principles of Universal Design in your choices of font, colors, graphics, functionality, tagging, and use of assistive technology?
Register at http://www.aam-us.org/resources/online-programs/how-to-make-your-website-more-inclusive-to-all-audiences

July 27 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Discover National Library of Medicine Resources and More: Health Information Resources for Seniors
This webinar will highlight the major health concerns for older adults, and feature information resources from the National Library Medicine and other trustworthy organizations.
Register at https://nnlm.gov/mcr/education/discover