Index
- Registration open for Sept. 24 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Symposium
- Register now for WLA 2019 in Wisconsin Dells
- COLAND supports books for prisoners
- Talking with political opponents during trying times
- Libraries as Recovery Centers: A free CE opportunity from the GMR
- Webinars address computational thinking in your library
- Webinar Alert: Rural Informal STEM Education Conference
- Continuing Education Calendar
Registration open for Sept. 24 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Symposium
In a recent South Central Library System survey, participants reported regular interactions with community members who struggle with addiction and substance abuse disorders. This special symposium on Sept. 24, 2019, at the Wintergreen Resort in Wisconsin Dells, will use a people-first, anti-stigma perspective to explore trauma, addiction, and substance abuse. Learn more about the symposium, and find a registration link, on the SCLS Continuing Calendar.
The morning session is titled “Addiction, Substance Abuse Disorder, Trauma, and the Human Brain: Information for Public Library Staff.”Library staffs across the country find themselves in the heart of a substance abuse epidemic that is attacking entire communities and civic life. Morning session speakers will address trauma, addiction and substance abuse from a people-first, anti-stigma, perspective. With an understanding of our roles as public library staff, our speakers will identify appropriate methods for recognizing and responding to potential overdoses in the library, will provide an overview of the neurobiology of addiction, and will discuss ways that library staff members can practice healthy mental and emotional habits.
Presenters: Sarah Johnson, Public Health Madison & Dane County; Skye Tikkanen, Safe Communities; and Sheila Weix, Family Health Center of Marshfield
The afternoon session is titled “Mindfulness: Skillful Responding During Times of Stress.” Mindfulness has been shown to be beneficial to people in many ways. In particular, we’ll explore the application of mindfulness to the experience of stress and stressful events such as those discussed in the morning workshop. In this workshop, Michael will explore what mindfulness is, what the benefits can be, and how it can support library staff during times of difficult interactions with patrons. This will be a "hands on" presentation and will include exploring mindfulness practices.
Presenter: Michael Waupoose, Quartz Health Insurance
Lunch will be available onsite for a fee of $12 and will include a soup and sandwich buffet. Vegetarian options will be available. Let Jean Anderson know of any other dietary needs.
Register now for WLA 2019 in Wisconsin Dells
Connect, learn, tour circus world…Plan your conference stay now!
Register for the conference using the online form or printable form. Make your plans early because early bird special rates end Sept. 16.
Find information on sessions, events, and after hours activities on the WLA Conference webpage.
Registration highlights:
- Request to be matched with a Conference Connectoror volunteer to be a Conference Connector.
- Register for the free preconference: “So You Want To Talk About Race” with Ijeoma Oluo. Space is limited!
- Browse the full list of programs and featured speakers to plan your conference stay. Pssst! The WLA Conference Committee is developing an app to make your conference experience a breeze. Stay tuned…
- Join us for fun local events!, including
- Tour of the Circus World's Robert L. Parkinson Library and Research Center
- Tour of the Devil's Lake Lavender Farm and Lunch
- Upper Dells Boat Tour
Register before the early bird deadline of Sept. 16 AND book your room at the Kalahari Resort and you are AUTOMATICALLY entered into a drawing to receive a FREE ROOM UPGRADE for the entirety of your stay on the conference dates! Don't wait, get your name in the hat now!
Register for the conference & activities at http://bit.ly/WLA19registration and book your hotel room at https://book.passkey.com/e/49887542.
COLAND supports books for prisoners
The Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) is working with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections to get more books into the hands of prison inmates. If you are a library in the vicinity of one of the three institutions listed below and have books or donations to give, please contact the librarian in each institution directly. A general list of acceptable and unacceptable topics from the Wisconsin Department of Corrections is included below but the individual librarians can give you the specific topics they need.
- Columbia Correctional Institution
Victoria Troemel, Librarian, P.O. Box 950, Portage, WI 53901-0950
608-742-9100, ext. 9247 FAX: 608-742-9111 Email: [email protected]
- Oakhill Correctional Institution
Kyle Nabilcy, Librarian, P.O. Box 140, Oregon, WI 53575-0140
608-835-3101 ext. 2355 FAX 608-835-6097 Email: [email protected]
- Mendota Mental Health Institute
Levon Hudson, Librarian, 301 Troy Drive, Madison, WI 53704
608-301-1114 FAX: 608-301-1169 Email: [email protected]
The Department of Corrections is grateful for any donation, but donated materials must be in good condition, of current interest, and with the exception of literary classics, published within the last three years. Paperbacks are preferred.
Subject areas that Department of Corrections libraries can use include:
- African-American History and Culture
- Ancient World, Classical World, Civilizations
- Anthropology, Human Evolution Archaeology, Discoveries, Exploration
- Auto Repair, transportation, infrastructure
- Building, Building Trades, Architecture
- Business, Entrepreneurship
- Current Best-Selling Fiction
- Eco-friendly living, Green Economy, Green jobs
- Geography, Environmental Issues
- Hispanic Cultural Studies
- History – ancient, modern, military, politics
- Home repair, including landscape
- Literacy, Reading and Writing, Poetry
- Literary Classics and Literary Fiction
- Memoirs, Biographical studies
- Movies, Television-History, Biography
- Music Theory, Biographies of Musicians
- Mysteries, Anomalies, Natural Wonders
- Native American Studies, History and Culture
- Nature: Botany, Earth Science, Geology, Zoology
- Parenting, Family Life,
- Philosophy and ethics
- Political Biographies, Political Science
- Popular Culture, Material Culture
- Reference materials – must be current
- Scientific discoveries, biographies
- Self-help – non-denominational only
- Skilled trades, apprenticeship, career preparation
- Sociology, Community Life, Urban Studies
- Spanish language materials
- Sports, including biographies
- Technology, Engineering marvels
- Travel, Destinations, Cultural Studies
- Wellness (general health, psychology)
- Women’s Studies, History and Biography
Items that are not needed or unacceptable include:
- Older best sellers (over 3 years)
- Children’s books
- Computer Science and manuals
- Denominational Studies
- Graphic Novels
- Law, Legal Treatises
- Religious texts or tracts
- Romance novels (Harlequin/Silhouette)
- True Crime
- Twelve Step Programs
- Urban Fiction/Gang Fiction
Talking with political opponents during trying times
Recent political campaigns and philosophical confrontations online and in the press have destroyed lasting friendships, frayed family ties, and alienated neighbors and co-workers. Social media has devolved into a battleground of nasty diatribes and personal slurs. How can we advocate for libraries in this environment?
The Discovery Model is about first listening to the other person’s point of view and being able to understand their values and the world they live in. The point? It’s about strengthening and sustaining workplace, personal, and online relationships, not trying to win the argument du jour. And learning to live in peace on the same planet with people you disagree with.
For libraries and other organizations looking for financial and political support, influence begins with empathy. Do you know the other person’s priorities? How your political opponents find the information that guides their decisions? What misunderstandings they might have about your positions? And, most importantly, what mistakes might you have been making when communicating your values and advocating for your causes?
Register today for this free webinar on Thursday, Aug 29, 2019 from 1-2 p.m. CST.
Topics include the concept of listening with a “clean heart and fresh eyes,” the 75% rule, why emotions can be more important than facts, questions that elicit information, building trust and respect, turning enemies into allies, and how the Discovery Model might change your opinions as well.
These webinars are made possible by the generosity of our donors. Please consider making a tax deductible donation to the EveryLibrary Institute here.
Libraries as Recovery Centers: A free CE opportunity from the GMR
The National Network of Libraries of Medicine Greater Midwest Region (NNLM GMR) and Midwest Chapter of the Medical Library Association (Midwest Chapter/MLA) have joined together to provide an opportunity for local public librarians, first responders, or public health professionals to attend free training in the field of disaster information and planning at the Midwest Chapter/MLA Annual Meeting in Milwaukee on Oct. 5, 2019. By attending both the morning and afternoon sessions and working independently to complete the free online required courses, participants will be eligible to earn the MLA Disaster Information Specialist designation, sponsored by the GMR.
These courses support libraries as recovery centers in their communities. In the morning session, you will learn how your organization can play an important role in making your community more resilient to disasters such as floods, tornadoes, civil unrest, and extreme temperatures. Participants in the afternoon session will develop a disaster response plan with specific actions to put the plan into practice. Attendees are not required to be members of Midwest Chapter/MLA and may attend either or both sessions.
The registration fee for one or both of the in-person disaster preparedness classes at Midwest Chapter/ MLA 2019 will be provided by the GMR on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority will be given to local public librarians, first responders, or public health professionals. Only the cost of the sessions for eligible participants will be sponsored -- not registration for the conference or travel/lodging costs. Applications must be received by Aug. 30, 2019.
For more information and to apply, visit the GMR webpage.
Webinars address computational thinking in your library
What do you think of when you hear the term, “Computational Thinking?” It’s more than just working with computers! Computational Thinking is a mindset and a way of approaching critical thinking that can be used to solve problems across every aspect of our lives. In this modern age, it is more and more important for all community members to develop these pivotal thinking skills -- that’s where libraries come in!
Registration for this two-webinar series is now open.
The 2019-2020STAR NetWebinar Series will take a look at Computational Thinking and ways that libraries can integrate this concept into their STEM programming. On day one (Tuesday, Aug. 27), participants will look at Computational Thinking concepts and low-cost, low-material activities that do not require a computer. On day two (Wednesday, Aug. 28), Eric Stroshane, Library Development Manager for the North Dakota State Library, will discuss ways to start coding clubs and showcase digital resources for high quality activities.
These webinars will be interactive and hands-on, and participants are encouraged to hope that you will share your experiences with Computational Thinking in the chat box. Whether you can join us for just one day or both, we hope to “see” you there! To register, click on the links below.
Webinar Alert: Rural Informal STEM Education Conference
Your library is invited to join a dissemination webinar that shares the findings of a recent conference on Informal STEM Education in Rural Places. This webinar will highlight key findings in the report and elicit discussion among participants. You can register for the webinar at the URL below, and then information on how to log in will be emailed to you.
Register for Webinar| Read the Full Report