Workshops

Friday, October 17th
10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Coeur d’Alene Public Library
702 E. Front Avenue, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

Stumped when patrons ask about iPad apps? Confused about the differences between the various eReaders? The Washington State Library, University of Idaho, and the Idaho Commission for Libraries are partnering with INCOL for “Gadget Menagerie” training on handheld devices for library staff. Learn how various eReaders, tablets and other devices work. Discover what these devices have in common, how they differ, and learn basic operating tips. Learn basic troubleshooting and tips for helping patrons with their devices, including how to download books from the library.

The Gadget Menagerie will familiarize local library staff with the variety of devices available, letting staff be more comfortable and skilled in helping library patrons. The menagerie includes Kindles, Nooks, Galaxy Tablets, iPads, Microsoft Surface, and a Chromebook. Also on hand will be assistive reading devices from the Assistive Technology Resource Center at the University of Idaho.

Presenters & Trainers:
Washington State Library – Joe Olayvar, Evelyn Lindberg, and Jennifer Fenton
Idaho Commission for Libraries, Special Projects Library Action Team – Nick Madsen
Assistive Devices from Univeristy of Idaho – Michael Mann

Schedule:
10:00 – 10:30 Registration
10:30 – 12:00 WSL and SPLAT “Introduction to Devices”
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch Break (on your own)
1:00 – 1:30 Registration (or long lunch)
1:30 – 3:30 Breakout Training with Devices

Sign up for all day or just morning introduction or afternoon “hands-on” sessions. Register by Friday, October 10th, with Tami Robinson, trobinson@whitworth.edu, stating your preference.
 No registration fee for employees of INCOL member libraries
 $25 for non-INCOL members and $5 for library tech students
 Find more information at http://incol.scld.org
 Get directions at http://www.cdalibrary.org/about/48-hours-and-directions

Share with your colleagues! Click here for a printable flyer.

INCOL was delighted to have Debbie Reese visit Spokane in April and share her knowledge and expertise. She was kind enough to provide her presentation for us to post here.

Please note that the contents belong to Debbie Reese and cannot be downloaded or used without her permission. If you would like to contact Debbie, you can reach her at by email at dreese.nambe@gmail.com, twitter @debreese, or on her website American Indians in Children’s Literature.

American Indians (not) in Children’s and Young Adult Literature
Powerpoints: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8
PDF Handouts

(Due to the size of the presentation, the PowerPoint presentation had to be divided. The PDF document includes the entire presentation.)

Wednesday, April 23rd
Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture
2316 West First Avenue Spokane, Washington
Eric A. Johnston Auditorium

Indians! In most people, the word summons images of “wild” Indians living off the land or threatening courageous pioneers. Such depic-tions are inaccurate and biased, and unfortunately, persistent in the American imagination. Join us as we create awareness of their pervasiveness, and learn about Native authors who write books that accurately portray Native peoples.

Presented by Debbie Reese
Debbie is tribally enrolled at Nambe Pueblo where she grew up. She taught elementary school in public and U.S. Government schools for Native children prior to studying for her doctorate in Education at the University of Illinois. She taught for several years at the University of Illinois, in its American Indian Studies program. Her publications include articles and books used in Education, Library Science, and English courses at universities in the United States and Canada.

Registration information:

• There is no registration fee for employees of INCOL member libraries
• $25 for non-INCOL members and $5 for library tech students
• Register by Wednesday, April 16th, with Tami Robinson, trobinson@whitworth.edu

Select either the morning session or afternoon session:

Share with your colleagues! Click here for a printable flyer.

If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time. We hope to see you there!

Join us for this unique opportunity to learn about the inner workings and treasured collections of the Washington State Archives – Digital Archives on Wednesday, November 13th, 2013.

Located in Cheney on the Eastern Washington University campus, the Digital Archives is the nation’s first archive dedicated specifically to the preservation of electronic records from both state and local agencies which have permanent legal, fiscal or historical value. We’ll learn about their holdings, take a tour, and navigate the Archives’ website. This unique and important Inland Northwest information resource is sure to have relevance to all INCOL libraries and patrons.

Washington State Archives · Digital Archives
960 Washington Street, Cheney WA 99004
(509) 235-7500

Select either a morning session or afternoon session:

Registration information:

• There is no registration fee for employees of INCOL member libraries

• $25 for non-INCOL members and $5 for library tech students

• Register by Tuesday, November 5th, with Tami Robinson, trobinson@whitworth.edu

Directions:

The Digital Archives is co-located on the campus of EWU in Cheney: www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/StaticContent/contact_us

Questions about the workshop?

Contact the INCOL, Continuing Education co-chairs: Paula Swan (509-533-3809) or Janine Odlevak. (509-533-7046).

*Sponsored by INCOL: Inland Northwest Council of Libraries

Please post this flyer in your libraries!

Join us for this unique opportunity to learn about the inner workings and treasured collections of the Washington State Archives – Digital Archives on Wednesday, November 13th, 2013.

Located in Cheney on the Eastern Washington University campus, the Digital Archives is the nation’s first archive dedicated specifically to the preservation of electronic records from both state and local agencies which have permanent legal, fiscal or historical value. We’ll learn about their holdings, take a tour, and navigate the Archives’ website. This unique and important Inland Northwest information resource is sure to have relevance to all INCOL libraries and patrons.

Washington State Archives · Digital Archives
960 Washington Street, Cheney WA 99004
(509) 235-7500

Select either a morning session or afternoon session:

Registration information:

• There is no registration fee for employees of INCOL member libraries

• $25 for non-INCOL members and $5 for library tech students

• Register by Tuesday, November 5th, with Tami Robinson, trobinson@whitworth.edu

Directions:

The Digital Archives is co-located on the campus of EWU in Cheney: www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/StaticContent/contact_us

Questions about the workshop?

Contact the INCOL, Continuing Education co-chairs: Paula Swan (509-533-3809) or Janine Odlevak. (509-533-7046).

*Sponsored by INCOL: Inland Northwest Council of Libraries

Please post this flyer in your libraries!

Hearing more about STEM? Want to add science into your programming but don’t know how? Join us, and get hands on, cheap, and easy ideas for science in story time and other children’s programming. Bonus: get a jump start on Summer Reading 2014!

Seattle: Friday May 10 from 9-4
At the Seattle Children’s Museum and Pacific Science Center

Spokane: Friday May 17 from 9-4
Workshop begins at the Downtown Spokane Library and ends at Mobius Science Center

WLA member: $85
Non-member: $110
Student: $65
Click here for more info and to register

Please post this CAYAS workshop flyer in your libraries and share with others!

Carson Block provided a forum on April 9 to discuss the library of the future and what library staff can do to shape that future. During the morning and afternoon sessions, attendees provided some great insights about their visions, quests and challenges. These ideas were recorded during the workshops and are provided here for you to review. Thank you all attendees for your wonderful contributions to an engaging and thought-provoking discussion.

Choose Your Adventure Group Notes

Spring 2013 Workshop Choose Your Adventure How You Shape the Library _Part1

Spring 2013 Workshop Choose Your Adventure How You Shape the Library _Part2

We are pleased to have Carson Block in Spokane on Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Choose the morning session or afternoon session. Feel free to let your colleagues know and post this flyer in your libraries!

Downtown Spokane Public Library
906 W. Main
Spokane, WA

Morning Session
Registration: 9:00 am – 9:30 am
Workshop: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
OR
Afternoon Session
Registration: 1:30 pm -2:00 pm
Workshop: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Librarians often feel that they are in a reactive position when facing the future, and with the unprecedented rate of change in materials, technology and patron expectations, it can be difficult to get ahead of the curve. But in a world of homogenized choices, the library may be the last place on earth where people can feel truly fulfilled in their quest for knowledge, enlightenment, entertainment and connection to others. Technologist Carson Block will show some of what’s possible today and in the future, and also how the killer app of libraries may not be in a gee-whiz gizmo, but in reflecting the human needs of its community in a hyper-local manner. Come for this interactive session and take steps to build your library’s future!

Carson Block has led, managed, and supported library technology efforts for more than 15 years. He has
been called “a geek who speaks English” and enjoys acting as a bridge between the worlds of librarians
and hard-core technologists. He has a passion to de-mystify technology for the uninitiated, and to help
IT professionals understand and support the goals of libraries.

No registration fee for employees of INCOL member libraries
• $25 for non-INCOL members and $5 for library tech students
• See www.spokanelibrary.org downtown for library and parking information

Register by Tuesday, April 2nd, with Tami Robinson, trobinson@whitworth.edu

Jim Gill is best known for his music recordings and his books with musical themes. His latest recording, Music Play for Folks of All Stripes, was named a 2012 Notable Children’s Recording by the American Library Association/ALSC. This is Jim’s fifth work to receive this honor over the years.

Jim is also, however, a child development specialist. His goal in this session is to emphasize the many connections between music play, literacy and various domains of early childhood development. Connections between music and early literacy become clear as Jim Gill shares clever word play and rhymes in the context of active movement games.

Librarians in youth services and early childhood professionals will be sure to find many new ideas to enhance storytimes and children’s programming. Jim will share music and play that can be utilized with preschoolers as well as with infants, toddlers, and parents.

Be prepared to “Do Re Mi” on your “Toe Leg Knee” and bring a repertoire of musical play back to the young ones at your library, school…..or home.

Sponsored in part by the Eastern Washington Association for the Education of Young Children

Friday, March 1st, 2013

Moran Prairie Library
6004 S. Regal St
Spokane, WA 99223
Phone: 509-893-8340

Morning Session: 8am-12pm
Afternoon Session: 1pm-5pm

Register now!

Program flyer

Steven Bell’s Designing Better Library Experiences: Using Statements and Mapping to Reach the Right Experience for Your Library presentation slides are now available.

Slides – Steven Bell Designing Better Library Experiences