August 2016 - the Wyoming State Library

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VOL. 45 | ISSUE 05 | AUGUST 2016
GPO Takes a Look at Wyoming’s Federal
Depository Libraries
On August 9, the Wyoming State Library hosted
visitors from the U.S. Government Publishing
Office. Jaime Huaman, outreach librarian, and
Robin Haun-Mohamed, director of collection
management and preservation, made the WSL
their first stop on a tour of many of the Wyoming
libraries participating in the Federal Depository
Library Program.
Wyoming’s nine FDLP depository libraries
provide informed access to historical and
current federal government resources. They’re
all selective depositories that have different
collection development priorities based on
institution and community needs. The state
library focuses its federal documents collection
on Wyoming-specific topics, such as energy
(including wind development), agriculture,
minerals, topo maps, and land management.
In addition, WSL houses remote storage for
items that have been withdrawn from other
Wyoming FDLP depository libraries, but are still
available through WYLDCAT.
Read more about their visit on the Wyoming
Libraries blog.
Download the infographic here
WYOMING STATE LIBRARY | 2800 Central Ave. | Cheyenne, WY 82002 | (307) 777-6333 | www-wsl.state.wy.us
WYOMING STATE LIBRARY NEWSLETTER
WSL News
BUFFALO BILL’S HORSE BIT PATENT
WYOMING SNAPSHOT DAY, OCTOBER 11,
LESS THAN TWO MONTHS AWAY
Thirty libraries are signed up already for
Wyoming Snapshot Day. We’d like to add your
library to the list. Contact Susan Mark at susan.
[email protected] or (307) 777-5915 to sign up or
ask questions. Learn more on the Snapshot Day
website.
TEN WEBINAR ARCHIVES FOR
CONTINUING EDUCATION
In honor of the recently completed 2016
edition of Cheyenne Frontier Days, we thought
we’d share this horse-related historical tidbit:
Wyoming’s Buffalo Bill held a U.S. patent for a
decorative bit modeled after a revolver.
William F. (Buffalo Bill) Cody received patent
number D49,949 on November 28, 1916. This
design patent for a bit was discovered while
creating the Wyoming Inventors Database.
Buffalo Bill Cody was known worldwide for many
activities—Army scout, hunter, guide, Wild West
showman—but not as an inventor. That changed
when this patent was discovered by the Wyoming
Patent and Trademark Depository Library here
at the WSL.
Find his invention and many more from other
Wyoming innovators in our Wyoming Inventors
digital collection.
Every month, we scour websites for free
webinars we post on our training calendar. But
what happens when life gets in the way of joining
that scheduled session? Many of the sites we
check have webinar archives that you can access
any time. Here’s ten from our list to explore:
1. Booklist - Sessions include readers’ advisory,
new titles, and marketing your collection.
2. CSL in Session - An online learning series
from the Colorado State Library.
3. Demco - Practical advice on some of the topof-mind issues facing today’s libraries.
4. Info2Go - Monthly webinars on current
hot topics from the Idaho Commission for
Libraries.
5. Infopeople - Continuing education and
professional development opportunities from
a consortium of California libraries.
6. Library 2.0 - Exploring the future of libraries
in the digital age.
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7. Library Connect - Best practices, professional
experiences, and new trends and topics.
8. Library Journal - Improve your library, build
collections, and serve patrons better.
9. O’Reilly - Bump up your tech knowledge with
these free webinars.
10.Programming Librarian - Great ideas from
the American Library Association Public
Programs Office.
And of course check out the Wyoming State
Library’s offerings on our YouTube channel or
webinar archives page. Questions about training
opportunities? Contact Interim State Librarian
Jamie Markus at [email protected] or
(307) 777-5914.
Around The State
SUNDANCE ELEMENTARY GETS NEW
SCHOOL, NEW LIBRARY
Sundance Elementary students are about
to move into a new school building with a
beautiful library media center. The new library
is enclosed—unlike the “open concept” old
library—and has two huge skylights. The school
is geothermal and uses lots of natural light. An
adjacent computer lab completes this awesome
new space.
CONVERSE COUNTY GETS READY FOR
MOVE INTO NEW BUILDING
The move is imminent! The Converse County
Library in Douglas is closing August 22 to
relocate from its temporary location to their new
building. They expect to re-open mid-September.
The Glenrock Branch remains open for business
as usual. More news expected in next month’s
Outrider.
SWEETWATER COUNTY LIBRARY STEPS
BACK IN TIME WITH MEDIEVAL FAIRE
By Lindsey Travis
Rock Springs Library Manager
The Sweetwater County Library’s Medieval Faire
was a success. About 500 people attended the
event held July 16 on Expedition Island in Green
River—and many were dressed in their medieval
best! The faire featured crafts and vendors, along
with a storyteller, a king and queen who handed
out gifts to their visitors, a caricaturist,face
painting, archery (with Nerf equipment), and
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pool-noodle jousting. Medieval lawn games
such as Queek and Skittles were a big hit among
those in attendance. This was the fourth time the
library has hosted a Medieval Faire. It is a fun
community event that the library staff loves to
put together.
raised in Riverton, Jacob originally moved to
Carbon County to take a position as the Saratoga
Branch Manager. Most recently, he worked as
the social services director at a local nursing
home.
Before moving to Saratoga, he worked at the
Riverton Branch Library, primarily in teen
services. He credits the staff there, particularly
Shari Haskins and Gloria Brodle, for encouraging
him to work toward a career as a librarian. “They
really inspired me to pursue this. I can thank
both of them for getting me into the field that I
have come to love. I’ve been asked just today by
patrons how to contact the local workforce office,
for directions to Native American historical sites,
and for advice on what video game to get a teen
for his birthday. Where else but a library could a
person have a day like that?”
See more photos here
People News
JACOB MICKELSEN IS CARBON
COUNTY’S NEW LIBRARY DIRECTOR
Carbon County
Library System
welcomed Jacob
Mickelsen as its new
director on July 25.
A Wyoming native,
born in Casper and
He takes the helm during a difficult year for
the library system, which is facing significant
funding issues. The library is about halfway
through a series of town meetings that will
help them get a firmer understanding of each
community’s unique needs.
Read more about Jacob on the blog.
PEOPLE IN BRIEF
Judy Scott retired from Weston County
Library after 20 years as adult services librarian.
She began working at Weston County Library
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in February of 1996. She plans on staying in
Newcastle and spending more time with her
children and grandchildren.
Patty Norris retired from her position as
library clerk at the Goshen County Library after
33 years. During her time with the library, Patty
served as the children’s librarian, book sale
organizer, and periodical manager. Patty has
agreed to volunteer at the book sales—just to
keep her toes in the fun!
Lily Draper, library assistant for children’s
services at the Riverton Branch Library since
2013, has resigned her position to pursue a
career at the Department of Family Services.
Lily implemented and led theater workshops
for students and was instrumental in organizing
the library’s Halloween play, which she wrote
and directed. She also wrote and directed the
national award winning video “The Devil Reads
Nada.”
Databases and
E-Resources
LEARN TO SPEAK PIRATE WITH MANGO
LANGUAGES
Septemb-arrr 19, International Talk Like a
Pirate Day, will be upon us soon. If you’re doing
related programming, don’t forget that Mango
Languages offers a course in Pirate alongside
its more standard offerings of Spanish, French,
Farsi, and the like. Check out Mango in the
GoWYLD.net language learning resources.
E-BOOKS RE-BRANDING AS
CLOUDLIBRARY UNDER BIBLIOTHECA
Last fall, bibliotheca purchased the Cloud Library
division from 3M. As part of the transition,
the name has changed to cloudLibrary, and
bibliotheca is rolling out a new look in late
September. They’ve put together a marketing
kit and guide to help libraries spread the word.
More information will be coming soon on the
blog and listservs, and in next month’s Outrider.
GALE RESOURCES PERFECT FOR
POLITICAL DISCUSSIONS
By Kaci Nicks
Laramie County Library System Reference Specialist
Every night I (a historian) dine with a writer,
a teacher, and a philosopher. Needless to
say, our family has dinnertime debates, not
conversations. This year’s political atmosphere
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has taken our dinnertime debates up a notch.
Luckily, Wyoming libraries have quite a number
of resources at GoWYLD.net for students who
need to write an argumentative paper, voters
who want to become more informed, and, of
course, dinnertime debaters.
Gale’s “In Context” databases are perfect
for library patrons who enjoy backing their
arguments with citations. Perhaps the most
useful for debaters
is Gale’s Opposing
Viewpoints in
Context.
Users begin by searching for a hot button topic
(ex: birth control, minimum wage, or marijuana).
Opposing Viewpoints will then return with a
topic’s definition, latest news, relevant statistics,
related biographies, and professionally published
perspectives that argue both the pros and cons of
the selected topic.
and technology. A hands-on playground was
available for attendees to learn more about
Makey Makeys, Lego Mindstorms, Ozobots,
Little Bits, and 3D printing. It was a valuable
experience because librarians and staff left the
conference with new ideas just in time for the
start of the 2016-17 school year.
Melissa Snider, Library Media Specialist at
Colter Elementary School in Jackson said,
“I'm always inspired by the quality and
commitment of the school librarians in our
state. I find myself motivated by our time
together and the opportunity to share stories of
our successes and challenges. This year, I was
glad to start understanding what the elements
of a makerspace are, and begin thinking of
ways I could integrate DIY and innovation
opportunities into my school library lessons.”
School Libraries
IDEAS, INSPIRATION SHARED AT
INFORMATION POWER
This year’s Information Power Summer Institute
saw about 30 school librarians from every
corner of Wyoming come together to share
ideas and inspiration. Speakers presented on
digital literacy, makerspaces, AASL, ESSA,
Information Power is just one way for Wyoming
school librarians to connect. Find more on
our school library resources page, or contact
the WSL’s school library consultant, Paige
Bredenkamp, at [email protected] or
(307) 777-6331.
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DIGITAL LEARNING PLAN COMMENT
PERIOD OPEN
The Wyoming Department of Education has
released the draft of the Wyoming Digital
Learning Plan. They're taking public comments
on it through August 31. Review the plan here
and submit your comments or questions.
AASL DEFINES "EFFECTIVE SCHOOL
LIBRARY PROGRAM" FOR ESSA
The American Association of School Librarians
(AASL) has defined the term “effective
school library program” to assist with the
implementation of the Every Student Succeeds
Act (ESSA) at the state and district level:
“An effective school library program has a
certified school librarian at the helm, provides
personalized learning environments, and offers
equitable access to resources to ensure a wellrounded education for every student.”
The definition is part of a new position
statement, “Definition for an Effective School
Library Program,” published by AASL as
guidance for administrators, school boards, and
school librarians in the implementation of ESSA.
It provides the elements of an effective school
library program as a fundamental component
of college, career, and community readiness.
The complete statement is located at the AASL
website.
Trustees Corner
WSL RESOURCES FOR WYOMING
LIBRARY TRUSTEES
In July, library boards welcomed new board
members and elected new officers. Now that
everyone is settling in, we’d like to remind you
of these resources to help you become a more
effective trustee:
• Trustee Trouble videos - a humorous look at
the pitfalls you might face.
• 101 Things to Know or Do as a Wyoming
County Library Board Member - a quick-start
covering the basics.
• Library Laws - extracted Wyoming statutes of
relevance to libraries.
• The WSL Professional Collection - books
on library topics you can check out. Search
WYLDCAT or contact Paige Bredenkamp at
[email protected] at (307) 7776331.
Don’t forget the WSL's Library Development
Office loves to answer questions!
Library Foundations
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PLANNED GIVING: WHAT YOU NEED TO
KNOW
In Brief
By Liz Boyd
Planned Giving Officer with The Friends of the Saint
Paul Public Library;
Excerpted from United for Libraries fact sheet #24 for
Friends and Foundations
IMLS RELEASES FY 2014 PUBLIC
LIBRARIES SURVEY DATA
What is planned giving and gift planning? The
terms “planned giving,” “deferred giving,” and
“gift planning” are, generally,
interchangeable.
Charitable gift planning
is the process of
cultivating,
facilitating, and
stewarding
long-term
gifts to charitable
organizations. Libraries
and library foundations
should offer information on making planned
gifts and make certain donors are aware that
their organization is, in fact, able and willing to
accept planned gifts.
Donors should be encouraged to seek charitable
gift planning advice from professionals in order
to assure both the technical merits of the transfer
and the philanthropic quality of the gift. Learn
more about planned giving from United for
Libraries.
The Institute of Museum and Library Services
released the data for the FY 2014 Public Libraries
Survey. Accompanying FY 2014 data are new
online visualizations and tools to make the data
easier to explore and use. Each of Wyoming’s
23 county library systems report their statistics
annually to the Wyoming State Library, which
submits it to the IMLS Public Library Survey.
Find Wyoming library statistics at will.state.
wy.us/statistics. Direct your questions to Thomas
Ivie, WSL research and statistics librarian, at
[email protected] or (307) 777-6330.
RESOURCES FOR SERVING IMMIGRANT
POPULATIONS
The U.S. Department of Education has released
a Newcomer Tool Kit to help U.S. educators
and others who work directly with immigrant
students and their families. Download the
toolkit.
The American Library Association (ALA)
Ethnic and Multicultural Information Exchange
Round Table (EMIERT) has published
EMIERT Guidelines for Outreach to Immigrant
Populations to facilitate recent immigrants’
inclusion and participation in society while
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preserving and promoting their distinct cultural
and linguistic heritages. Find the guidelines and
other resources on EMIERT’s Resources and
Bibliographies page.
FREEDOM FROM SURVEILLANCE:
CHOOSE PRIVACY
The American Library Association’s Intellectual
Freedom Committee has approved four new
library privacy guidelines that outline strategies
and best practices for protecting patron privacy
in the digital environment. The guidelines
address online privacy and data security and
are intended to assist librarians, libraries,
schools, and vendors in developing policies and
procedures that safeguard library users’ data.
Grants and Awards
Wyoming First Lady’s Leaders in Literacy Award
Deadline: October 1
Any Wyoming citizen, organization, business,
or community may be a Wyoming First
Lady’s Leader in Literacy Award nominee for
substantial contributions made in Wyoming
that exemplify a commitment to the literacy
development of Wyoming residents.
National Network of Libraries of Medicine K-12
School Partnership Award
Deadline: September 30
For new or existing collaborative projects
between a library and a K-12 school entity to
promote and/or introduce National Library of
Medicine health information resources. Two
awards up to $2,500 each.
United for Libraries/Thrift Books Friend
Conference Grant
Deadline: January 9, 2017
The United for Libraries/Thrift Books Friends
Grant enables one member of a Friends of the
Library group at a public library to attend the
ALA Annual Conference. Must be a first-time
attendee active in their public library FOL.
Grant of $850, plus full ALA Annual Conference
registration.
Jan Merrill-Oldham Professional Development
Grant
Deadline: December 1
This award allows for librarians with five or
fewer years of experience in the field to attend
the American Library Association Annual
Conference with a $1,250 cash grant to be used
toward registration fees, airfare, and lodging.
Young Adults Write Now Endowment Program
Deadline: December 31
The Young Adults Write Now fund of the Horror
Writers Association will provide up to five
endowments of $500 each per year for selected
libraries to establish new, or support ongoing,
teen writing programs.
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Upcoming Events
ARSL EARLY BIRD CONFERENCE
REGISTRATION ENDS SEPTEMBER 2
Thinking of going to the Association for Rural
and Small Libraries (ARSL) annual conference
October 27-29 in Fargo, North Dakota? Register
during August for the best rate; Early Bird
registration ends September 2. More information
is available on the ARSL website.
TEEN READ WEEK ONLINE RESOURCES
The Young Adult Library Services Association
(YALSA) encourages library staff, educators
and after-school providers to join the recently
launched Teen Read Week 2016 website. The site
offers a variety of resources to help plan activities
during the celebration, to be held October 9-15.
Sept. 1-30
Library Card Sign-up Month
Sept. 11-17
Outside the Lines 2016
Sept. 24
National Book Festival
Sept. 26-Oct. 1
Sept. 28
Oct. 9-15
Oct. 11
Banned Books Week
Banned Websites Awareness Day
Teen Read Week
Wyoming Snapshot Day
Oct. 16-22
National Friends of Libraries Week
Oct. 27-29
Association of Rural and Small
Libraries (ARSL) Conference
SIGN UP WITH STAR_NET FOR 2017
SOLAR ECLIPSE
Many Wyoming communities are in the prime
viewing path for the total solar eclipse on August
21, 2017. Are you ready for the celestial event of
the century? The STAR_Net (Science Technology
Activities and Resources for Libraries) team
wants to work with your library and thousands
of others to participate in this national event.
Register here and check out available resources.
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Book Review
The Wyoming State Library runs regular
Wyoming-related book reviews on this blog and
in the Outrider newsletter. Would you like to
be on our reviewers list? Contact Susan Mark at
[email protected] or (307) 777-5915.
Jim Fontaine is settling into his homestead
near Redwillow. You’ll meet Nora, the sister of
the murdered saloon girl and Jim’s new friend
Charlie Drake, who is arrested for the murder.
Old Ben Spoonhammer, the grizzled old bone
hunter that Jim used to partner with, and, of
course, Aldredge—is he the bad guy or just in
the wrong place at the wrong time? And who is
the “limping woman” and what does she have
to do with the murdered call girl? There are a
lot of twists and turns in this mystery, and it
will keep you guessing right up until the very
end. Jim and Nora follow a trail of old crimes
and new murders to help bring about justice at
Redwillow. If you enjoy Craig Johnson or C.J.
Box, you should enjoy this novel and may have
found a new author to follow.
Reviewed by Sharon Mikesell
Laramie County Library System Reference Librarian
Got News?
Justice at Redwillow
By John D. Nesbitt
Waterville, Maine: Five Star, a part of Gale,
Cengage Learning, [2015]
We collect snippets of library happenings and
people news from around the state. Send your
news items to Susan Mark, WSL publications
specialist, at [email protected] or call her at
(307) 777-5915. Keep Susan on your media list
for press releases, too.
And don't forget to follow us on our Wyoming
Libraries blog, Facebook page, or Twitter feed.
Set in the 1800s in Wyoming, this frontier
mystery will keep you reading late into the night.
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August 2016 - the Wyoming State Library

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