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Reminder of Topics in the Previous Digest
Switching it Up! Creating a Video Game Collection for Your Library - February 22*
Thursday, February 22; 3 - 4 p.m.
Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/video-game-collection.html
Video games are a dynamic, modern, popular medium worthy of a place in every library, but starting a collection can feel overwhelming. You might have questions like, how much funding will it require? Are these materials more prone to theft? Is this a juvenile collection, young adult, or one for all ages? This webinar will provide you with practical solutions for all your questions. We’ll walk through the process of creating, maintaining, and promoting a new video game collection. You’ll hear lessons learned and tips for success that Billings Public Library used to create a successful collection, along with strategies from other libraries around the country. You’ll leave ready to get started creating what is sure to be one of your library’s most well-circulating collections.
Co-Creating Library Services for Transformative Impact - February 22*
Thursday, February 22; 3 - 4 p.m.
Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/co-creating-library-services.html
The most relevant and dynamic ideas can grow from collaborating with impacted communities. Co-creation is one of the most effective ways for libraries to turn diversity, equity, and inclusion ideals into real-world services. In this session, you’ll learn about the fundamentals of co-design and explore how to apply them in your library for wildly creative and deeply impactful programs and services. As a result of this webinar, you’ll be able to:
- Define co-design and its role in creating library services
- Identify multiple ways of sharing power with community
- Apply basic principles and techniques from human-centered design to facilitate co-creation
- Draw on real-world examples for inspiration
Digital Equity Champions for All Learners Series - Part 2 - February 28*
Wednesday, February 28; 2 - 3 p.m.
This year, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will announce new programs to help eligible entities pursue activities to advance digital equity in their communities. Several organizations – the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology, National Association of State Directors of Adult Education, Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE), World Education, National Skills Coalition, National Coalition for Literacy, Chief Officers of State Library Agencies, and Association of Community College Trustees – are collaborating to help prepare the adult education sector for this unique opportunity.
The second webinar in the “Digital Equity Champions for All Learners” series invites adult education leaders at the state, local, and institution levels to build their awareness of the relevant policy context and learn why this issue is important to their stakeholders. To further support adult education leaders in seeing themselves as a critical component of this national focus on digital equity, the webinar will feature experts to showcase diverse “possibility models” of successful and replicable strategies from around the country who serve different “covered populations.” Our panelists include:
- Dr. Charles “Monty” Roessel, President, Diné College
- Dr. Cris Fanning, Executive Director of Programs and Risk Reduction, Kansas Department of Corrections
- Luis Quiñones, Deputy Vice President of Workforce Development and Adult Education, UnidosUS
- Markevis Gideon, Founder, NERDiT CARES
- Skye Downing, Programs & Partnership Director, Community Tech Network
The webinar will additionally prepare participants for a workshop to be held during the COABE National Conference, where they will have an opportunity to develop/refine ideas, learn from peers, and develop critical relationships with other leaders.
Dates and Times
Register Here: https://coabe-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RSCtkYVWS1ybIovhaRInzg#/registration
Creating a Person-Centered Library: Supporting Patrons While Avoiding Burnout - March 13*
Wednesday, March 13; 3 - 4:30 p.m.
Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/creating-person-centered-library.html
Are you feeling the strain of serving patrons with complex needs? Is your library seeing increased patron behavioral issues and mental health concerns? This session reviews ideas and approaches for how libraries can support both high-needs patrons and staff. As a result of this webinar, you will be able to:
- Articulate the changing needs of library patrons and how these impact staff
- Learn strategies for assessing your library’s unique needs
- Discuss helpful programs, collaborations, and/or services for high-needs patrons
- Apply person-centered strategies to begin creating cultural change in your library
- Anticipate potential barriers to change
Maryland’s Legal Research Institute (LRI) Returns - March 22*
After a nearly 5-year hiatus, the Law Library Association of Maryland’s Legal Research Institute returns on Friday, March 22, 2024! Attendees can join via Zoom or gather in-person at the University of Maryland School of Law in Baltimore, Maryland.
We are offering two tracks of programming: Maryland Legal Research Fundamentals and Fostering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Libraries. Learn more here.
Questions? Contact us at LLAM2024LRI@gmail.com.
This program is made possible by a grant from the AALL/Bloomberg Law Continuing Education Grants Program.
The Library of Congress Literacy Awards Program- Applications Due Feb. 19*
The Library of Congress Literacy Awards Program honors organizations that have made outstanding contributions to increasing literacy in the United States or abroad. Through the generosity of David M. Rubenstein since 2013, and through the generosity of the Kislak Family Foundation in 2023, the awards also encourage the continuing development of innovative methods for combating illiteracy and the wide dissemination of the most effective practices. The deadline to apply is February 19, 2024 at 11:59PM EDT.
All totaled, the Library plans to recognize 23 different organizations this year! Among the prizes this cycle, for the first time, the LOC is able to offer prizes to 5 Emerging Strategies Honorees ($5000 each). These honorees will be recognized for a literacy initiative in its early stages of development (5 years or fewer) that demonstrates significant creativity and promise—in other words, for great ideas with potential!
To learn more about the 2024 Literacy Awards as a whole, please see the press release; visit the Apply Page on the Literacy Awards website to download the application instructions and forms; and explore Frequently Asked Questions.
Call for Proposals: Promoting Student Success in Academic Libraries - Due March 15*
For the Congress of Academic Library Directors (CALD) of Maryland spring meeting, which will be held online on Friday, April 26, we are seeking lightning talk proposals that explore various dimensions of student success in academic libraries. Topics may include, but are not limited to:
- Innovative library programs and services supporting student learning.
- Strategies for fostering information literacy skills among students.
- Collaborative initiatives between libraries and academic departments to enhance student outcomes.
- Utilizing technology to improve accessibility and engagement for students.
- Best practices for creating inclusive and welcoming library spaces for diverse student populations.
- Assessment methods and data-driven approaches to measure and enhance student success.
Submission Guidelines:
Lightning talks will be 5-7 minutes in duration, allowing for concise and impactful presentations. Submissions should include a title, a brief abstract (up to 150 words), and a short bio of the presenter(s). Please submit your proposals through our online submission form.
We look forward to receiving your innovative proposals and to creating a conference program that highlights the excellent work being done to support student success in academic libraries.
Our keynote speaker will be Elliot Felix, an author and higher education consultant who uses his background in design to make college work for all students by improving the spaces they learn and live in, the support services they rely on, and the technology they use. He has worked with 70 or so academic libraries to reimagine them as student success hubs, and you may have read a column he wrote for Library Journal entitled, “How Academic Libraries Can Help Students Get the Most Out of College.”
If you have any questions or require further information, please contact Bea Hardy at bbhardy@salisbury.edu.
Call for Proposals - Maryland Civic Education and Engagement Leadership Summit - April 20*
Maryland Civic Education Coalition and University of Maryland School of Education are thrilled to announce the very first in-person Maryland Civic Education and Engagement Leadership Summit!
This landmark event marks a significant moment for us, bringing together passionate individuals who are eager to drive change and strengthen democracy. Join us for a day of inspiring talks, interactive workshops, and unparalleled networking opportunities. It's a chance to connect, learn, and collaborate with fellow advocates, educators, and leaders in the heart of Maryland.
Don't miss this historic opportunity to be part of shaping the future of civic engagement. Save the date!
This event seeks to foster a sense of civic duty, encourage critical thinking, and highlight the impact of individual and collective action in sustaining a vibrant, inclusive, and resilient democracy. Our purpose is to inspire and prepare youths to contribute meaningfully to public policy, engage effectively in civic life, and advocate for issues they are passionate about, thereby strengthening the democratic foundations of our state and beyond.
Request for Proposal Form
Presentation Formats:
Ideas-Provoking Showcase - a 10-15 minute talk that will feature a project success, a concept, or a work-in-progress that highlights how and why the topics are important to democracy. A combination of youth and adults will be selected to present these talks to audiences in high-energy TED-Talk style format.
Interactive workshop - a 25-minute session or a 50-minute session, including time for Q&A, where presenters may share information on a topic of their choice. Workshops should engage participants in activities that offer insight, practice, or instruction relevant to the topics discussed in the workshop. 25-minute presentations will be grouped with another presentation in a single 50-minute breakout room.
Panel discussion - a 25-minute Q&A session with co-panelists assembled by a primary presenter. A panel discussion should involve 3-4 individuals offering various perspectives on one topic. Panelists from different organizations and/or institutions are encouraged.
Posters - ideal for descriptions/models of civic engagement projects and programs. Posters will be displayed throughout the Summit and presenters will be encouraged to spend 1-hour near their poster to discuss with attendees.
Congratulations to Charles County Public Library!
The Center for the Study of Multicultural Children’s Literature (CSMCL) is pleased to announce the winners of the Center for the Study of Multicultural Children’s Literature (CSMCL) 2024 Día Book Grants with an African American Focus.
Locally, Charles County Public Library (La Plata, MD) won the award. The Día event theme is: "El Día de Los Niños/ El Día de Los Libros Community Story Time." The in-person event will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024. The Story Time will be held from 10 am – 11 am, with the Mobile Library and community craft activity portion of the program available from 9 am – 2 pm. Grant writer: Shannon Bland, Development Manager. Kenneth Wayne Thompson is the Library Administrator.
The winning libraries each will be awarded $600+ in selected multicultural children’s books. This is the 13th year the Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature (CSMCL) has been awarding the Día grants and has been in partnership with the Association for Library Services to Children (ALSC) and Pat Mora. ALSC is a division of the American Library Association. Pat Mora, author and literacy advocate, is the founder of El Día de Los Niños/El Día de Los Libros (Children's Day/Book Day); often known as Día.
Learn more here about the Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature (CSMCL)
New OCLC/WebJunction Resources
Easy as ABCD: Using Asset-Based Community Development as a Lens for Authentic Relationship-Building: Building relationships with systematically excluded communities is one of the most important things your library can do to support relevant, meaningful services. Dr. Audrey Barbakoff expands on how co-creation can help libraries embody our EDISJ (equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice) values by working with our communities, rather than for or at them. The first and most foundational pillar of co-creation is building authentic relationships of trust across multiple identities and lived experiences. This article provides a focused look at one approach to starting and sustaining such relationships—asset-based community development or ABCD.
Survey on Climate and Environmental Health in Libraries: STAR Net invites you to complete a short survey (by March 1) to inform the design of the 2024 Climate Action Symposium: Exploring Collaborations with Libraries, Community-Based Organizations, and Public Health Agencies.
Webinar series: 12 Months to Better Library Data: The Research Institute for Public Libraries (RIPL) is a national initiative to provide training about data and evaluation to public library workers. While RIPL typically provides in-person trainings, this March it will launch a free, monthly, yearlong webinar series, 12 Months to Better Library Data. This series is intended for public library workers interested in gaining knowledge and skills for data-informed decision-making, program improvement, planning, and advocacy; as well as in learning how to use data to serve their community even better tomorrow than they are today. Anyone else interested in public library data and evaluation is also welcome to join!
These upcoming webinars are open for registration. If you can’t attend a live session, all WebJunction webinars are recorded and available for free in the Course Catalog.
- 2024 Sailor E-Resource Symposium - February 6 -7*
- Legislative Day Briefing - February 9*
- Invitation to Participate in the Online RJ@PL Strategic Planning Workshop 6 (Topic: Racial Justice and GOVERNMENT, POLITICS, AND PUBLIC POLICY) - February 29*
- Nominations for Maryland's Great Reads at the National Book Festival Now Open!
- ARSL Award Nominations - Closes February 6*
- Library Worker Survey - Closes March 8*
- COVID-19 American History Project
- Maryland Library Association's (MLA) February Issue of The Happenings is Now Available
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