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State Library of Iowa Continuing Education Newsletter - February 17, 2023
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February 20, 2023
From: State Library of IowaNews from the CE Team
ILOC Recordings Now Available
We are about a month out from the ILOC 2023 Conference and we have all the recordings from the conference ready to go! A huge thank you to Angela Forret for her hard work in processing these and posting them for you all to view. (Side note: if you're happy with how fast all the recordings have been getting out lately, drop Angela a note and let her know how awesome she is).
The entire playlist is available on our YouTube channel. If you are interested in CE Credit, click the link in the YouTube description to enroll in the Webinar Archive version of the ILOC session in IA Learns. From there, view the recording and complete the evaluation to get your CE Credit.
Also, we had fun receiving a few "How Do You ILOC" pics from those viewing the conference live (some included in the banner above). It's mostly cats and dogs (and one guinea pig!) but all very fun we appreciate those who shared! :) And thanks to all the pets being very patient with their hoomans who were enjoying webinars all day. View the entire "How Do You ILOC" photo gallery. Enjoy!
Samantha Bouwers | CE Consultant
Newly-Added Events
Pop YS Live (April 2023) | The Whole Book Approach
Wednesday, April 11, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Discover the difference between reading to children and reading with children. This approach helps adults create an active, discussion-based reading experience for children that builds observation and critical-thinking skills. This session will be presented by Courtney Waring of the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art.
More Information & Registration
Library for the Blind (April 2023) |
Etiquette: Providing Customer Services to Individuals Who are Blind
Thursday, April 13, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The staff from the Iowa Department for the Blind will provide general etiquette examples and useful customer service tips for serving individuals who are blind.
More Information & Registration
Additional Upcoming Events
All Iowa Reads 2023: Exploring the Shortlist
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
This webinar will introduce you to the 2023 All Iowa Reads shortlists. Attendees will hear ideas for spotlighting these titles and the All Iowa Reads finalists in your library.
More Information & Registration
Connecting Librarians (And Their Patrons) to IowaWORKS
Thursday, February 23, 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Career Planners from IowaWORKS will host an information session on the IowaWORKS system. They will share a brief overview of unemployment reporting in the new system, how to navigate the IowaWORKS site, and virtual services offered to job seekers.
More Information & Registration
Check It Out | February 2023
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Join us for our webinar series spotlighting the best new books for ages 0-18. Join Janeé every month for booktalks on the latest titles. Check It Out! gives you collection development ideas and looks at trends in publishing and more.
Check it Out Programming Note: we'll take a break from this program in March, while State Library staff heads to the STEM Fairs + Summer Reading Summits. Back at it in April!
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Boardroom Series 2023 (February) | Policy Watch: Policies Lost and Found (Continued)
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
The Boardroom Series begins a new year with a continued discussion of some policy topics not commonly addressed. State Library consultants Bonnie McKewon and Samantha Bouwers point to policy issues surrounding library programming, social media, and more.
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Pop YS Live (March 2023) | The Dynamite Dozen: Showcasing 50 Teen Programs from 12 Simple Items
Wednesday, March 8, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
School snow day? Rainy summer day? Teens getting rambunctious? With twelve inexpensive items - AKA The Dynamite Dozen - (and a few staple items), you have access to over 50 programs you can instantly break out to keep teens or tweens occupied! Presented by Cathy Pescincki, Teen Librarian from the Shawano County (WI) Library.
More Information & Registration
Library for the Blind (March 2023): Audio Book Production through the Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled
Thursday, March 9, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
This webinar will provide information regarding audio books in the Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled's collection, how patrons can access the collection, digital players, and the BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download) app.
More Information & Registration
STEM Fairs & Summer Reading Summits
Two-Day Events throughout March | One Per District
The first day will feature a full day of STEM Fair activities, while day two will include a half-day Summer Reading Summit. Come for one or both days and earn not only CE Credit, but the chance to win a STEM or Early Literacy Playaway kit for your library! Note: STEM Fairs are filling up but plenty of room remains at all of the Summer Reading Summits!
More Information & Registration
New Kernels
Kernels is an ongoing series of prerecorded videos from the State Library of Iowa. 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.
Kernels! Smash Journals
Join Janeé Jackson-Doering and Samantha Bouwers (both from the State Library of Iowa) as they chat about "Smash Journals" and how they help library users "Find Their Voice" (the 2023 iREAD Summer Library Program theme).
Partners in Kernels! Workforce Development
Join Kellee Forkenbrock (North Liberty Public Library) and Samantha Bouwers (State Library of Iowa) as they chat about the North Liberty Public Library's many initiatives to support the local workforce and build workforce development partnerships.
Webinar Archive
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."
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!
State Library CE YouTube Channel
External CE Training Opportunities
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.
Wyoming State Library Training Calendar
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.