June 30, 2023 CE Newsletter

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June 30, 2023

From the CE Team

Collection Cultivation: Maintain Your Library Collection through Weeding

Tuesdays in August, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

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You’ve asked for it, and we’re answering! One of the most-often requested training topics on CE Evaluations is weeding: the systematic renewal of collections by getting rid of materials no longer needed in the library. Collection Cultivation is a four-part series from the State Library of Iowa designed to give public librarians an overview of how to maintain their library collections through weeding. We’ll cover some basics, dig deeper into cleaning adult and YS collections, and hear best practices from library practitioners.

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  • Part 1 (August 1): Weeding Basics
  • Part 2 (August 15): Data-Driven Weeding
  • Part 3 (August 22): Weeding the Youth Collection
  • Part 4 (August 29): Practitioner Panel

If you're eyeing a weeding project (or two!) this series is for you. Libraries of all sizes struggle with this area of collection maintenance, and there's sure to be something for everyone. Attend one or all of the sessions -- each will be recorded.

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Have a safe and happy Independence Day!

Sam Bouwers | CE Consultant


Newly-Added Events

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Lunch with the State Library (August): Brainfuse

Thursday, August 3, 12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Join us this month to learn about three great Brainfuse products available to you and your patrons: JobNow, VetNow, and HelpNow.

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Library for the Blind (August 2023):
Accessible STEM

Thursday, August 10, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

This webinar will provide information and examples of accessible youth programming, including story time, crafts and activities for youth and families. We’ll also feature accessible STEM Scale-Up programs from the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council.

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Additional Upcoming Events

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Lunch with the State Library (July): WhoFi

Thursday, July 6, 12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Join representatives from WhoFi and the State Library as they give a quick overview of the WhoFi services available to public libraries thanks to the State Library of Iowa: WiFi Counter, Community Calendar, and brand-new Question Sets.

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Library for the Blind (July 2023) | 
Accessible Social Media

Thursday, July 13, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

This webinar will focus on popular social media platforms and best practices to ensure the information your library is sharing can be accessed by screen readers. We’ll showcase examples of the good and the not so good and demonstrate minor changes that make a big difference in the user’s experience.

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Check It Out! | July 2023

Tuesday, July 25, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Check it Out! is a monthly webinar series from the State Library of Iowa spotlighting the best new books for ages 0-18. Youth Services Consultant Janeé Jackson-Doering will share collection development tips, programming ideas, and of course, new titles galore for kids and teens. This is a fun, fast-paced session that will fill both your library shelves and your TBR list!

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New Kernels

Kernels is an ongoing series of prerecorded videos from the State Library. Each installment in the series offers an overview of a program, service, or library methodology applied in a public library setting. They feature in practice librarians talking about what they're up to, so others can benefit & apply that idea in their library.

View on YouTube for informational purposes or in IA Learns for CE credit.

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Kernels! The STEM Closet

Join Janeé Jackson-Doering (State Library of Iowa) and Roxie Young (Montgomery Memorial Library, Jewell) as they chat about how Roxie takes everyday items from the library's storage closet and turns them into fun and engaging STEM programming for kids and teens.

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Webinar Archive

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View in IA Learns to access the evaluation & see the CE Hours on your transcript. Watch the whole recording, click next in the upper-right, and follow the prompts to get to the evaluation. Remember to type something in every field before hitting "Save."

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If you don't track CE hours, or only want to view for informational purposes, you can also view recorded webinars on the State Library of Iowa CE Team YouTube Channel. Subscribe for alerts when new content is added!

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External CE Training Opportunities

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The Wyoming State Library maintains a great list of CE events going on around the country. It's a good place to browse if you're looking for hours, or something on a specific topic. Our thanks to our colleagues in Wyoming for compiling this list. Please note, all times listed are in Mountain Time.

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Watch a course from that list or another CE training offered by someone other than the State Library of Iowa? Please complete the "Request for External CE Form" within 45 days of participating in the training.

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