- DPI Announces 2022 Public Library Annual Report Programming and Activity Count Tracker Now Available
- Member/Staff News
- Adult Mental Health First Aid Course
- Readers Advisory Series with Becky Spratford
- WAPL Conference Scholarships Available
- Continuing Education Calendar
DPI Announces 2022 Public Library Annual Report Programming and Activity Count Tracker Now Available
The Program and Activity Count Tracker for 2022 is now available from the DPI Public Library Annual Report webpage.
Several program related changes were introduced in the Public Libraries Survey for 2021. Though we did not fully implement these changes to the WI Public Library Annual Report for 2021, they are required for 2022.
Within the Event Tracker you will notice the full expansion of the Target Audience age categories to Young Child (0-5), Child (6-11), Young Adult (12-18), Adult (19+), General Interest (all ages). The on-site versus off-site column is no longer optional for Group Attending, In-person programs and activities and is moved to the blue section with other program and activity characteristics.
Live, Virtual Programming and Pre-recorded Views remain required for 2022. Refer to the Platform Metrics Guide for Live, Virtual Programming and Pre-recorded Views and the associated 2020 recording and slide deck for additional information.
The Annual Report Summary is reorganized to incorporate the new age categories and the new section, question 14, for Total Program Statistics by On-site, Off-site, and Live, Virtual. Refer to the Event Tracker Example and Annual Report Summary Example tabs for sample program and activity entries and how these roll up into the AR Summary.
Welcome to Brian Cole, the new director for the Mazomanie Free Library. Brian has an extensive background in non-profit organizations with a strong emphasis in customer service. He has served in varied roles in management, consulting and as a member of various volunteer boards and committees. Brian is very inquisitive by nature and has a lifelong passion for learning, which makes a great fit as library director.
Brian is a graduate of the University of Colorado. He was born and raised in Colorado and met his wife at college. They have two daughters they are very proud of. Brian and his wife have moved numerous times and experienced various cultures; from Colorado to Vermont and now Wisconsin. Brian enjoys reading, of course, and outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, kayaking, camping, and walking his dog Henry. Brian is very excited about his next phase in life as library director.
Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library in Baraboo held its groundbreaking ceremony, Thursday, April 28th, to mark the beginning of renovations that aim to preserve the nearly 120 yr old building while expanding its footprint. Watch the event video at Groundbreaking ceremony held on renovations to historic Baraboo library (channel3000.com)
Photo Caption Left to Right: Linda Lyons, Joan Wheeler, Zach Ott, Cari Jo Teasdale, Beth VanCurine, Mary Farrell-Stieve, Carey Kipp, Brianna Sinden, and Jessica Bergen
Adult Mental Health First Aid Course
SCLS is offering two MHFA sessions: June 1 and 3 or June 8 and 10. The sessions will not be recorded so please be sure you are able to attend both sessions.
Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training is intended for adults who wish to help people with emerging mental health disorders or experiencing a mental health crisis. The goal of MHFA training is to teach people to recognize signs and symptoms of an emerging mental health disorder or mental health crisis. Participants also learn a 5-step action plan to engage and ultimately guide people to both professional and community resources that can help.
The class is a two-part training. Part one is a self-paced, online overview of the entire training. It takes about 2 hours and must be completed before the instructor-led session(s). This section includes:
- What is Mental Health First Aid?
- What do Mental Health First Aiders do?
- What is the Mental Health First Aid action plan?
- Considerations before reaching out.
- What is mental health?
- What is a mental health challenge?
- What is stigma?
- What is person-first language?
- How do gaps in treatment impact people?
- What are the risk factors for mental health challenges?
Certified Mental Health First Aid instructors lead Part 2 of the training. The 6-hour online session takes place over two days and takes the knowledge and skills learned in part one and applies them to crisis and non-crisis situations. Through a combination of lectures, activities, scenarios, and videos, participants learn to assess, approach, listen nonjudgmentally, give reassurance/information, encourage appropriate help, and encourage self-help to people showing signs/symptoms of a mental health disorder or mental health crisis.
Participants who complete the class receive a 3-year certification as a Mental Health First Aider.
This program is presented in part by the Department of Public Instruction, with funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services in the form of a Professional Learning Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant.
Readers Advisory Series with Becky Spratford
Beginning in May, SCLS will be hosting a series of webinars with Readers Advisory Expert, Becky Spratford.
First in the series is
RA for All: Flip the Script and Think Like a Reader, May 17 from 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Register here!
Readers Advisory belongs in every library, no matter its budget. The implementation of this vital service is the responsibility of every staff member-- from pages to directors, from those behind the scenes to the ones on the front lines. This program will remove the mystery behind providing great RA service. Using her “Ten Rules of Basic RA Service” as a guide, Becky Spratford will use your own love of your favorite books to show you how to help any patron find their next great read. It's not as hard as you think. But more importantly, you will learn why a staff that can harness the power of sharing a great read will become a stronger team and improve service to all patrons, especially the hardest to reach ones.
Next in the series,
Booktalking Your Way to the Friendliest Library in Town, June 14 from 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon. Register here!
Demystifying Genre, July 12 from 1 - 2:30 p.m. Register here!
WAPL Conference Scholarships Available
Registration is open for the WAPL Conference being held from May 11 – 13 at the Ingleside Hotel in Pewaukee. SCLS is offering 7 scholarships for member public library staff to attend the conference. Application deadline is May 6, 2022.