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Reminder of Topics in the Previous Digest
MD Tech Connect Extended Registration Open
Monday, April 22, 1 to 2 p.m. & Thursday, June 13, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
MD Tech Connect Extended is a special webinar series offered free in addition to the annual MD Tech Connect events. The webinars are for anyone interested, even if you don’t make it to the conference this year. This is a fun and easy (and free) way to keep up with emerging technologies.
Registration Now Open:
April 22, 1 to 2 p.m. – Cybersecurity
June 13, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Internet of Things
Cybersecurity
Monday, April 22, 2024; 1 to 2 p.m.
Presenter: Brian Pichman
Register for Cybersecurity
In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity is paramount for libraries to safeguard their systems and patrons’ privacy. This session addresses critical aspects of cybersecurity, including threat analysis, data protection and risk management specific to libraries. Participants will learn best practices for securing library networks, educating users on online safety and implementing robust security measures. Explore the role of libraries in promoting digital literacy and cybersecurity awareness within their communities.
Key Points:
- Key aspects of cybersecurity: threat analysis, data protection, and risk management.
- Best practices and recommended tools for securing library networks and ensuring patron privacy.
- Strategies for educating library users on online safety and cybersecurity best practices.
- Implementing robust security measures to mitigate cyber threats.
- Libraries’ role in fostering digital literacy and promoting cybersecurity awareness.
Internet of Things
Thursday, June 13, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Presenter: Brian Pichman
Register for Internet of Things
Discover the transformative potential of the Internet of Things (IoT) in library environments. This session delves into how IoT technologies can revolutionize library services and enhance user experiences. Attendees will explore practical applications of IoT in libraries, such as smart library spaces, sensor-based resource management, and personalized user interactions. Gain insights into the benefits and challenges of implementing IoT solutions in libraries and discuss future trends shaping the IoT landscape in the library sector.
Key Points:
- Understanding the concept and significance of the Internet of Things (IoT) in libraries.
- Practical applications of IoT technologies: smart library spaces, sensor-based resource management, and more.
- Enhancing user experiences through personalized interactions and dynamic services powered by IoT.
- Benefits and challenges of implementing IoT solutions in library environments.
- Exploring future trends and innovations in IoT that will shape the future of libraries.
2024 SLRC Annual Genealogy Lecture Series: Telling Your Family Story, with Annette Burke Lyttle
Saturday, April 20, 10:15 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location:
Enoch Pratt Free Library
Central Library, Wheeler Auditorium
400 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
You've been researching your ancestors for years and have amassed an enormous amount of information, but what do you do with all of it? Join us for the Maryland State Library Resource Center’s 2024 Annual Genealogy Lecture Series and learn to tell your family story! Annette Burke Lyttle, professional genealogist, speaker, educator and owner of Heritage Detective, LLC, will present four lectures:
- Write (and Document) as You Research
- Get Organized to Write Your Family Stories
- Write Family Stories Others Will Want to Read
- Enhancements and a Word About Publishing
Annette Burke Lyttle owns Heritage Detective, LLC, where she provides professional genealogical services in research, education, and writing. She speaks on a variety of genealogical topics at the national, state, and local levels and loves helping people uncover and share their family stories. She is coordinator of the Fall Virtual Intermediate Foundations course for the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy. Annette leads Best Practices Study Groups for a number of organizations, providing in-depth education on the genealogical research process in an interactive setting. She is president of the Association of Professional Genealogists and editor of The Florida Genealogist.
***Registration is required. To register, please complete this form by April 10.***
This event will be presented both virtually and in-person; however, it will not be recorded. If you would like to attend virtually, you can access the virtual event from the Pratt's Facebook page or YouTube page on the date and time included here. Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided to in-person attendees. The first lecture will start at approximately 10:30am. National Library Service, Library of Congress Partner on Contest to Celebrate America's Field Trip
The National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled and the Library of Congress are excited to be participating in America’s Field Trip, part of the official celebration of the nation’s semiquincentennial – the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
America’s Field Trip is a nationwide contest inviting students in grades 3 through 12 to submit artwork, videos, or essays responding to the question “What does America mean to you?” First-place winners will have the opportunity to participate in special tours at historical, educational, and cultural sites across the country such as Yellowstone National Park, the Statue of Liberty, and the Library of Congress.
The deadline to enter is May 17, 2024. Find more information and submission guidelines at //america250.org/FieldTrip.
Thank you for helping us spread the word so all young patrons’ voices can be included in this historic event!
Applications Open for 2024 Maureen Hayes Author/Illustrator Award
The ALSC Programs and Services Recognition Committee is now accepting applications for the 2024 Maureen Hayes Author/Illustrator Award! This award was established with funding from Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing, in honor of Maureen Hayes, to bring together children and nationally recognized authors/illustrators by funding up to $4000 for an author/illustrator visit to a library.
Applications and supporting materials, including an itemized budget and the required signature form, are due by April 19, 2024. Please visit:
https://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/profawards/hayesaward
Latest Edition of The Clamshell is Now Available
The Winter 2024 edition of the Maryland State Archives newsletter, The Clamshell, is now available. In the latest edition, you will find:
- Letter from the State Archivist
- Staff Activities
- Events and Outreach
- Digitization Priorities: 2024-2028
- Collection Highlight: Baltimore City’s Community Relations Commission [BRG84-1]
- Research Reflection: Love’s Practitioners in the Long Civil Rights Movement
View the latest edition of The Clamshell here. Past Issues of The Clamshell can be viewed here.
Library News from Around the Nation
From the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA):
Info Docket, Mar 18
Providence Journal, Mar 18
Government Technology, Mar 15
Baltimore Sun, Mar 15
The Post and Courier, Mar 13
Minnesota House, Mar 13
ALA, Mar 14
MA Libraries, Mar 12
AP News, Mar 12
ALA, March 11
The Daily Record, Mar 8
NY Times, Mar 4
- MLA LGBTQ+ Interest Group Meetup
- Online Strategic Planning Workshop
- WebJunction Content and Upcoming Webinar
- ALA Censorship Survey Results
- Invitation to Participate in Research Study on Social Work in Libraries
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