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This newsletter serves a biweekly digest to consolidate and archive events and news from various library directed outreach from the Montana Library Network within the Montana State Library. This newsletter will go out on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
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If you have Verizon devices that need to be replaced for any reason, whether they are missing, damaged, or worn out, please respond to this form by the end of this week, Friday, April 21
It's helpful to be able to provide Verizon with as much data about the device to be replaced as possible. For example:
- Hot spot number: 406-594-8918
- SIM: 89148000007147252858
- IMEI: 990016874502329
Please provide all of this info, if possible, for each device that you need replaced.
If you're not sure what these numbers are, please open a ticket under "Statewide Projects" and we can work together to figure it out.
As for batteries, cords, etc, I am planning to order plenty of extras for every participating library, so you don't need to request those at this time. This is only a request for hot spot device replacement info.
Thanks!
Cara
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The Montana Geriatric Education Center is offering awards up to $2,000 for approved community projects focused on Dementia Education.
Organizations, libraries, senior living communities, area agencies on aging and others may use this funding to provide dementia edication for healthcare providers, businesses, please living with dementia, caregivers, first responders and community members.
Applications submitted by June 30, 2023 will receive priority consideration.
Use this link to apply.
Past Trainings - Recordings available:
Upcoming Training:
Coming Soon! 2023 Meme Contest!
We are approaching the launch date for our annual meme contest! It is an easy, fun activity that is always popular as a classroom activity. Contestants must search the online collections of the Montana History Portal, find a suitable image, apply an amusing narrative to it, and submit - that's it! The contest may seem simple, but it provides students with a chance to dig through historic photos and learn about the past. Thus, while a FUN activity, it is also an EDUCATIONAL one.
The contest will be launching soon, and we want to give teachers advance warning so that they can plan this into their classroom schedule. We will begin accepting submissions on May 1. Stay tuned!
You can check out the winners from last year on the Portal:
Age Group 10-18
Age Group 19-40
Age Group 41-120
We are very pleased to announce a new digital exhibit which serves as a companion to our second Adventure Lab walking tour. Both use historic photos of the University of Montana campus, from the collections of the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library. Each location will feature a spot on campus, and allow you to compare how it looks today, with how it looked many years ago. We hope you will enjoy them!
MLN Virtual Program:
 This is a reminder to share this virtual program event information with your patrons! Anyone and everyone is welcome to attend, and the program is entirely free. You will need to register in advance with an email address so you can receive the Zoom link to join. If you can't attend live, we still recommend people to register, as you will receive a link to the recording after it is uploaded!
If your library is interested in cohosting, please contact Amelea Kim at akim@mt.gov for more details!
CSLP Listening Sessions for 2026 Slogan: Dinosaurs!
 It is time for CSLP libraries to start brainstorming ideas for the 2026 Slogan! The theme for 2026 is "Dinosaurs", and CSLP is looking for member library input on the current slogan suggestions. If you are interested in providing input, please join one of the following Zoom listening sessions:
- Thursday, 4/27. 11 am - 12 pm Mountain Time (Zoom Link)
- Thursday, 5/4, 9 - 10 am Mountain Time (Zoom Link)
Session Description: We encourage State Reps and all members that have an interest in wordsmithing to join the call to discuss your favorites slogan suggestions. During and after the sessions we will have resources available for you to share your input through discussion, chat or using a Google doc. This session will inform the final list to be submitted for copyright vetting.
Current List of Slogan Suggestions
- Big and Small Adventures for All
- Dig and Discover at Your Library
- Dig into a Good Book
- Dig into a Great Read
- Dig into Reading
- Dig up a Story
- Explore prehiSTORY
- Explore with a Roar!
- Libraries are not Extinct
- Reading is not Extinct
- Go Prehistoric @ Your Library
- Jurassic Stories
- Make Tracks to the Library
- Read and Roar with Dinosaurs
- Read, Explore, Roar!
- Read, Roar, and Soar
- Reading Never Goes Extinct
- Romp, Stomp, Read
- Stomp! Chomp! Read!
- Unearth Your Story
Next Steps
After the April and May listening sessions, there will be another listening session in August to review the vetted/translated 2026 slogans, as well as discuss 2027 Themes, before they are voted on by State Reps at the Annual Meeting.
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Intro to Microsoft Word Tech Cohort - Spring 2023
Are you interested in improving your technology skills and learning more about Microsoft Word? If so, please consider signing up for the Spring 2023 Intro to Microsoft Word Cohort! This learning cohort is for any Montana librarian who is interested in learning how to use Microsoft Word through the Universal Class course: Introduction to Microsoft Word 2021.
The course opens on May 1, 2023 and closes on June 22, 2023. We will kick-off with a Zoom meeting on Thursday, April 27th at 2:00 p.m.
We will wrap up the cohort with a Zoom meeting on Thursday, June 22 at 1:30 p.m.
You can enroll in this class by visiting MSL Learn and enrolling yourself in the Spring 2023 Intro to Microsoft Word Tech Cohort class. Please note that besides the Zoom kick-off and wrap-up meetings, this cohort is entirely self-paced.
Anyone who is interested is welcome to attend the kick-off on 4/27 to learn more about the format, as well as reach out to Amelea Kim at akim@mt.gov with questions.
Food Programming in Libraries: An Introduction Webinar
Food Programming in Libraries: An Introduction - Webinar on May 22nd, from 1 - 3 pm
Are you interested in learning more about food programming in libraries? If so, please join us for a Food Programming in Libraries: An Introduction webinar with Food Literacy and Library Programming Consultant, Rebecca Antill to learn about the variety of ways that you can incorporate food literacy and knowledge in your library programming. Webinar participants will:
- Learn about why food literacy is important, and how it is impacting communities
- Discuss safety aspects to consider when planning food programming
- Explore kitchen management and labor division with programs
- Observe different programming formats and cooking ideas
- Learn about potential partnership organizations and opportunities
At the end of this webinar, MSL is looking for 2 - 5 libraries who are interested in developing food programming at their library, and will provide an opportunity to work more closely with Rebecca after summer 2023. If you have any interest in this topic, please attend!
Presenter Bio: Rebecca Antill has been providing food based programs for libraries and other community organizations for over twenty years, and helped create the statewide food literacy initiative SC Read Eat Grow while working as the Youth Services Consultant for the South Carolina State Library. In 2021 Rebecca enrolled in the Culinary Institute of Charleston to refine her knowledge of cooking and nutrition. Rebecca works for a community supported grocery that keeps almost one million dollars within the local economy each year, and volunteers as a chef instructor for the local food bank. Partnership building and resilient communities are some of the things Rebecca most loves to talk about, along with how to perfectly prepare a lemon yogurt scone.
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Get Your CE Credits for the Fantastic 2023 MLA Conference - Login to ASPeN
Wow! What a great week of learning we all had! Hopefully you have caught up on lost sleep and have some great memories to share.
When you have settled, don't forget to log in to ASPeN to claim credits for the sessions you attended.
If you have any technical issues or need to figure out login information, please submit a Help Ticket [montanastatelibrary.zohodesk.com].
Can’t wait to see you all again next year in Butte!
MSL Learn Webinar Series Continues
We have planned webinars for the second and last Tuesday of each month. Second Tuesdays will feature MSL programs and most-requested topics. Last Tuesdays will feature “Tiny Tech Trainings” on a variety of MSL digital services.
Each 30-minute session will start at 10:00 a.m. Recordings will be available in the MSL YouTube channel if you can’t join the live session but we hope you will join us.
Visit the ASPeN event calendar to see the lineup of topics and speakers! Registration is open for all sessions. The scheduled topics or speakers may be changed as the year goes on. We’ll update the events when or if that happens.
Stay up-to-date with topics and information about the legislative session, MSL Commission activities, and more! A recording will be available if you can’t join the live session.
Hacking ASPeN: A How-to Course for Directors, Staff, and Trustees
This course will help you learn about the basic tasks and features in ASPeN. ASPeN is an acronym for: Access to Services, Programs, and eNetworks.
This product provides a variety of services for Montana's library community. Members of the public can search ASPeN to find a nearby library or learn more about their local library. ASPeN users can update their library's information, enroll in certain services, keep track of their continuing education, and complete paperwork required by the Montana State Library.
2 CE credits in Technology
MSL Learn Series
Mark your calendars and plan to join the monthly MSL Learn Webinar series!
We have planned webinars for the second and last Tuesday of each month. Second Tuesdays will feature MSL programs and most-requested topics. Last Tuesdays will feature “Tiny Tech Trainings” on a variety of MSL digital services.
Each 30-minute session will start at 10:00 a.m. Recordings will be available in the MSL YouTube channel if you can’t join the live session but we hope you will join us.
Visit the ASPeN event calendar to see the lineup of topics and speakers! Registration is open for all sessions. The scheduled topics or speakers maybe changed as the year goes on. We’ll update the events when or if that happens.
On-Demand Learning for Libraries
Visit the MSL Continuing Education webpage to find out about continuing education opportunities.
WebJunction Webinars:
MSL sponsors access to WebJunction for Montana librarians. Stay in the know and build your skills through the webinars and courses offered through this service. All WebJunction webinars are recorded and available for free in the Course Catalog.
New MSL YouTube Channel Content
Visit the new MSL YouTube Channel to access meeting recordings, webinars, and training from across all MSL Programs.
Please subscribe!
You can still access content created prior to July 2022 in Vimeo. All new recordings and content will be posted to the MSL YouTube Channel.
Is your ASPeN account up to date?
Updated contact information in ASPeN helps with event registration, claiming credits and completing certification!
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April / May
Click on the image below to see the coming months and register for upcoming events.
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All presenters at MLA 2023 get double CE credit.
Just a note to all of the fabulous presenters from the conference – you get double CE credits!
Reach out to Colet Bartow after you have claimed your credit in ASPeN and she will take care of doubling it.
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