News & Notes from the CE Team

ILOC Call for Proposals

Believe it or not, ILOC is just a couple short months away (save the date for January 26, 2023)! And as ever, we need YOUR help to make the day a success. Please consider submitting a proposal to the 16th Annual Iowa Libraries Online Conference (ILOC).

This year's conference will be all about "Productive Partnerships". While we focused on saying “yes” to opportunities last year, we realize that libraries cannot do all things. Being purposeful in determining what ideas to pursue, and with whom to undertake those pursuits, will make partnerships more productive in the long run.

The ILOC conference will encourage attendees to implement partnerships that make a difference in the lives of community members and benefit more than just a few statistics.

More details at the link below! Proposals due December 1, 2022.

Submit a Proposal to ILOC 

Disaster Response Planning Series

Learning Circuit Theme Continues

We enjoyed a fabulous day of learning and networking at the Learning Circuit last month on the theme of disaster preparedness. 

To continue that conversation, all Iowa librarians are invited to these events throughout November & December. These Zoom events will be recorded, and attendance at the 2022 Learning Circuit is not a requirement for attendance at these follow-ups.

• November 29, 9:30 a.m.:  It's (Not) Going According to Plan: Panel Discussion on Disaster Preparedness Planning in Libraries
• Join several Iowa librarians who have led their libraries through various types of disasters. Each brings a unique perspective on how having a disaster preparedness plan in place (or NOT having a plan in place) contributed to the speed and success of the recovery process.
• November 30, 6:00 p.m.: Boardroom Series 2022 (November) | Policy Watch: Policies Lost and Found
• Learning Circuit keynote speaker Rachel Onuf will be back to encourage your Board members to get involved in the disaster planning process. Bonnie McKewon will follow that up with other policies beyond disaster planning that the board may want to consider in any upcoming policy planning meetings.
• December 7, 10:00 a.m.: Now What? Caring for Self, Staff, and Community After a Disaster
• After this webinar, attendees will feel more equipped to care for staff during and after difficult times; offer an outlet for support, creativity, and learning to a community in stress; and not lose sight of self-care needs as you serve those around you.
• December 13, 3:00 p.m.: I Didn't See that Coming! What to do With Your Collection When Things Go Sideways
• Joy Stortvedt (from the IMALERT team) will teach us the best ways to not only recover your collection during and after a disaster, but more importantly, prepare before disaster strikes. 

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Newly Added Events

Check It Out | November 2022

Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Check It Out is back! 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. 

More Information & Registration

2023 Summer Library Program Virtual Workshops

Session 1: Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Session 2: Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Get ready to start planning your next Summer Library Program with our virtual Summer Library Program Virtual Workshops! Come get inspired, share ideas with other youth librarians across the state in breakout rooms, and Find Your Voice this summer! Both virtual sessions will cover the same material. Pick a time that works best with you and your schedule.

Register for Session 1

Register for Session 2

Iowa Public Libraries Psychosocial Needs Assessment Results with Dr. Beth Wahler

Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Dr. Beth Wahler, Director and Professor at the UNC Charlotte School of Social Work, will provide an overview of the 2022 needs assessment results of Iowa Public Libraries. In this presentation, Dr. Wahler will review the findings of the needs assessment and will discuss the recommendations and next steps.

More Information & Registration

 Additional Upcoming Events

Library For The Blind (November 2022): Screen Readers in Your Library

Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

In collaboration with the Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled, this webinar will provide information about screen readers (JAWS, Voiceover, NVDA), An overview of NVDA (free option) will be provided including, how it can be installed and used on public computers

More Information & Registration

Pop YS Live (November 2022) | Storytime Showcase: Early Literacy

Tuesday, November 15, 2022, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Both storytime veterans and those new to storytime are sure to come away with fresh ideas to keep your storytimes active, engaging, and educational for the kiddos in your community. Each of our panelists will include specific examples and concrete ways to implement  early literacy elements in this practical Pop YS Live.

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Legal Resources for You and Your Patrons: Introducing the People's Law Library of Iowa

Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

The new People's Law Library of Iowa website makes it a snap to answer patrons' questions in three major categories: landlord-tenant law, consumer law, and family law. In the second part of the hour, presenters will cover the structure of federal, state and municipal laws and how they interact. In addition to the People's Law Library, we'll also consider and explain other main sources of online legal information for Iowans.

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Big Ideas Book Discussion | Stage (Not Age): How to Understand and Serve People Over 60

Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

The Iowa Dept on Aging projects that adults aged 65+ will make up nearly 20% of the state’s population by 2050. What do these demographics look like in your town? Sure to have programming implications, Stage (Not Age) will reshape your understanding of what it means to be an older person and show us how one-size-service does not fit all people in the boomer+ generation.

More Information & Registration

Webinar Archive

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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.

Request for External CE Credit

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