Good morning! Today in Eye Opener...
1) State Library & Workforce Development Workshop
2) Oprah's Next Book Club Selection
3) October is National Reading Group Month
4) Teen Read Week October 18-24
5) Meetings / Events This Week
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1) State Library & Workforce Development Workshop
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 13. The State Library and Iowa Workforce Development (WD) are co-sponsoring an ICN program to help library Staff better understand the services available to job seekers from the IWD. In addition to hearing from IWD staff, you'll also hear from a panel of Iowa library directors sharing their stories about helping unemployed people use library resources.
The time is 10:00 - 11:30AM, presented over the ICN at the public libraries in Hawarden, Orange City, Spencer, Sac City, and Sioux City. Find other ICN locations and online registration in the c.e. catalog.
Coincidentally, this is a nice and timely follow-up to NWILS Lakeside Learning just last week, when the focus was how increasingly valuable libraries are in tough economic times. So for more on “libraries to the rescue in tough times,” tune into this program!
2) Oprah's Next Book Club Selection
Oprah announced her 63rd book club selection: Say You’re One of Them by Uwem Akpan. Akpan is an African Jesuit priest; his book is a collection of short stories told from the perspective of an African child.
“…Say You’re One of Them vividly captures the resilience of children in the face of unimaginable devastation. Published in 2008, this compelling unforgettable work depicts Africa in its glory and grace as well as its horror and pain.,,”
Uwem Akpan was born in southern Nigeria. He studied philosophy and English at Creighton and Gonzaga Universities and theology at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa. He was ordained as a Jesuit priest in 2003. Say You’re One of Them won the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize for Best First Book (Africa Region) 2009 and PEN/Beyond Margins Award 2009 and was finalist for the L.A. Times Art Seidenbaum Award for First Fiction. Akpan currently serves at Christ the King Church in Nigeria.
There’s lots more at Oprah’s Book Club including interviews with the author and video clip book talks. Take time to browse beyond this title because you’ll also find past year’s selections, kids’ reading lists, and tips for starting your own book club. Great website for book lovers like us!
3) October is National Reading Group Month
What a segway…the Women’s National Book Association (WNBA) has designated October as National Reading Group Month. This year marks the 3rd annual such recognition of book clubs large and small bringing people together around great books. Throughout October, WNBA chapters across the country will sponsor author events, lectures, and book festivals. Read more about it at the WNBA website. And use October as a way to applaud your book clubbers and look for new members...
4) Teen Reading Week October 18-24
But wait, we’re not done yet. Obviously, there’s more to October promotions than Halloween! Teen Read Week is coming up quick: October 18-24. Sponsored annually by the Young Adult Library Services Association (a division of ALA) this year’s theme is “Read Beyond Reality @ Your Library.” Tons of programming ideas and promo materials at the YALSA website.
When planning programming for any age group, a few well-placed calls or emails to colleagues at nearby libraries is a neat way to collaborate on these programs. Share the wealth of your plans, speakers, and publicity for national celebration weeks like this—and National Library Week, Teen Tech Week, Children’s Book Week—the list goes on. Just a collaborative thought.
Of course, any great programming ideas are even better when shared. Please blog your ideas on NWILS BULLETIN BOARD BLOG!
5) Meetings / Events This Week
Northwest LSA Board meets Tuesday September 29 at NWILS office here in Sioux City. Area libraries are welcome to attend; the agenda is posted here
http://www.nwils.lib.ia.us/Archive/2009/sept09/brdmtg
Monday, September 28, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Monday Morning Eye Opener 9/21/09
Good Morning! Today in EYE-OPENER…
1) ILA Conference October 21-23
2) Big Movie, Big Milestone
3) The Power of Small Next Book Discussion
4) Meetings / Events This Week
1) ILA Conference October 21-23
We’re five weeks out from the annual Iowa Library Association Conference, October 21-23 in Des Moines. From great keynote speakers to dynamic breakout sessions, there’s so much on tap that the challenge will fitting it all in!
Here’s a preview of breakout sessions:
· Humor in Libraries: Making Fun at Work and Staying Productive
· Creating a Phenomenal Online Newsletter
· County Collaborations That Work
· Beyond Survival: Bright Ideas in Dark Times
· Tiny Tech: Solving Problems at Small Libraries on the Cheap
· Coping with Workplace Negativity
· Open Meetings Law
Thursday’s keynote speaker is Lee Raine, founding director of the Pew Internet and American Life Project. Since 1999, the Pew Internet Research Center has studied how people’s Internet use affects their families, their work life, education, civic interests, and political life. Friday’s keynote speaker is Karen Schneider, whose nationally known blog is The Free Range Librarian. Karen also moderates PUBLIB, a national discussion list.
Award-winning poet Janice Harrington speaks at the Thursday evening banquet and Carrie Brown (author of The Rope Walk) speaks at the Friday luncheon.
All this plus pre-conferences, an exhibit hall, and an Iowa author fair. How’s that for lots to take in?!
Early bird registration is looming—register before October 1 for a price break. Visit the Iowa Library Association website for all registration details.
2) Big Movie, Big Milestone
Given my fondness for major milestones—not to mention this is among my favorite movies ever—how could I have missed sharing that 2009 marks the 70th anniversary of the MGM release of The Wizard of Oz. If I only had a brain!
Luckily, there’s still plenty of time to plan activities for young and old at your libraries surrounding The Wizard of OZ—book and movie. Book displays could feature movie posters. And what about movie showings (with the right permissions, of course) Check with your local theater to learn their plans.
And how about a costume contest for the kids—or heck, adults too! The timing is truly perfect with Halloween approaching for the library to host a specific costume contest, encouraging people to come as their favorite Wizard of Oz character. Find local judges and award wizardly prizes for the best in show.
Note the condition of your Wizard of Oz copies—books and movie formats—is it time for some fresh copies? Shouldn’t be a problem, all the bookstores have stocked up and the 70th anniversary DVD is out, too.
Here are some fun websites to spur more ideas and send you down the yellow brick road of Oz programming @ your library! And if you’ve already hosted some events, please share those with us on NWILS Blog :-)
Warner Bros website considered the official site
Turner Classic Movies
The Judy Room
For information on author L.Frank Baum, visit
the Literary Traveler
3) The Power of Small Next CRR Book Discussion
If you’ve been part of Career Reading Roundtables, here’s the next title up for discussion: The Power of Small: Why Little Things Make All the Difference. Written by Linda Kaplan and Robin Koval, The Power of Small is a follow-up to their bestselling book The Power of Nice (a CRR selection in 2008) With this new book, the authors show how to harness the power of small to improve and transform our lives and navigate through uncertain times.
From their website http://www.thepowerofsmallbook.com “…In today’s world, we’re faced with overwhelming challenges—personally and professionally.
We often feel stuck and don’t know where to start. But we can all tap into the unbelievable power we have within us to ‘get going’ and make a huge difference in our lives and the lives of others. How? By starting small…
…From making a great impression at an interview to maximizing your budget, you can conquer today’s biggest challenges just by thinking small. All you need to do is refocus your attention on the little things and yes—learn to sweat the small stuff! The Power of Small shows you how…”
Career Reading Roundtable is co-presented 6 times a year by Central and Northwest LSA. It’s a book discussion group with a twist: we deliberately choose books outside the realm of library literature, discussing how customer service ideas, HR theories, and business practices of other occupations can apply to library management. We’re looking forward to another year of lively discussions. Join us for The Power of Small on October 14, 9:00—11:00AM in Northwest LSA’s Wimba Classroom—just register online in the c.e. catalog!
4) Meetings / Events This Week
It’s Lakeside Learning this week—Tuesday and Wednesday at BVU in Storm Lake. 38 people are registered for Tues, 58 for Wed. NWILS staff will be attending, so the office will be closed both days. Voice mail and email does the trick while we’re gone. Glad for your interest in Lakeside Learning—see you there!
1) ILA Conference October 21-23
2) Big Movie, Big Milestone
3) The Power of Small Next Book Discussion
4) Meetings / Events This Week
1) ILA Conference October 21-23
We’re five weeks out from the annual Iowa Library Association Conference, October 21-23 in Des Moines. From great keynote speakers to dynamic breakout sessions, there’s so much on tap that the challenge will fitting it all in!
Here’s a preview of breakout sessions:
· Humor in Libraries: Making Fun at Work and Staying Productive
· Creating a Phenomenal Online Newsletter
· County Collaborations That Work
· Beyond Survival: Bright Ideas in Dark Times
· Tiny Tech: Solving Problems at Small Libraries on the Cheap
· Coping with Workplace Negativity
· Open Meetings Law
Thursday’s keynote speaker is Lee Raine, founding director of the Pew Internet and American Life Project. Since 1999, the Pew Internet Research Center has studied how people’s Internet use affects their families, their work life, education, civic interests, and political life. Friday’s keynote speaker is Karen Schneider, whose nationally known blog is The Free Range Librarian. Karen also moderates PUBLIB, a national discussion list.
Award-winning poet Janice Harrington speaks at the Thursday evening banquet and Carrie Brown (author of The Rope Walk) speaks at the Friday luncheon.
All this plus pre-conferences, an exhibit hall, and an Iowa author fair. How’s that for lots to take in?!
Early bird registration is looming—register before October 1 for a price break. Visit the Iowa Library Association website for all registration details.
2) Big Movie, Big Milestone
Given my fondness for major milestones—not to mention this is among my favorite movies ever—how could I have missed sharing that 2009 marks the 70th anniversary of the MGM release of The Wizard of Oz. If I only had a brain!
Luckily, there’s still plenty of time to plan activities for young and old at your libraries surrounding The Wizard of OZ—book and movie. Book displays could feature movie posters. And what about movie showings (with the right permissions, of course) Check with your local theater to learn their plans.
And how about a costume contest for the kids—or heck, adults too! The timing is truly perfect with Halloween approaching for the library to host a specific costume contest, encouraging people to come as their favorite Wizard of Oz character. Find local judges and award wizardly prizes for the best in show.
Note the condition of your Wizard of Oz copies—books and movie formats—is it time for some fresh copies? Shouldn’t be a problem, all the bookstores have stocked up and the 70th anniversary DVD is out, too.
Here are some fun websites to spur more ideas and send you down the yellow brick road of Oz programming @ your library! And if you’ve already hosted some events, please share those with us on NWILS Blog :-)
Warner Bros website considered the official site
Turner Classic Movies
The Judy Room
For information on author L.Frank Baum, visit
the Literary Traveler
3) The Power of Small Next CRR Book Discussion
If you’ve been part of Career Reading Roundtables, here’s the next title up for discussion: The Power of Small: Why Little Things Make All the Difference. Written by Linda Kaplan and Robin Koval, The Power of Small is a follow-up to their bestselling book The Power of Nice (a CRR selection in 2008) With this new book, the authors show how to harness the power of small to improve and transform our lives and navigate through uncertain times.
From their website http://www.thepowerofsmallbook.com “…In today’s world, we’re faced with overwhelming challenges—personally and professionally.
We often feel stuck and don’t know where to start. But we can all tap into the unbelievable power we have within us to ‘get going’ and make a huge difference in our lives and the lives of others. How? By starting small…
…From making a great impression at an interview to maximizing your budget, you can conquer today’s biggest challenges just by thinking small. All you need to do is refocus your attention on the little things and yes—learn to sweat the small stuff! The Power of Small shows you how…”
Career Reading Roundtable is co-presented 6 times a year by Central and Northwest LSA. It’s a book discussion group with a twist: we deliberately choose books outside the realm of library literature, discussing how customer service ideas, HR theories, and business practices of other occupations can apply to library management. We’re looking forward to another year of lively discussions. Join us for The Power of Small on October 14, 9:00—11:00AM in Northwest LSA’s Wimba Classroom—just register online in the c.e. catalog!
4) Meetings / Events This Week
It’s Lakeside Learning this week—Tuesday and Wednesday at BVU in Storm Lake. 38 people are registered for Tues, 58 for Wed. NWILS staff will be attending, so the office will be closed both days. Voice mail and email does the trick while we’re gone. Glad for your interest in Lakeside Learning—see you there!
Monday, September 14, 2009
Monday Morning Eye Opener 9/14/09
Good Morning! NWILS office was incommunicado on Friday because of power outages in downtown Sioux City. City hall, the Terra Center, many downtown banks—and our office—lost power, phone, Internet. Apologies for any inconvenience—we’re back in business!
Today in EYE-OPENER…
1) Banned Books Week
2) The Power of Small Next Book Discussion
3) Last Call for Lakeside Learning
4) Meetings / Events This Week
1) Banned Books Week
ALA’s annual spotlight on a precious freedom is Banned Books Week. This year, Banned Books Week is September 26-October 3 and marks the 28th year that ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom celebrates the freedom to read.
Displays are a natural here; use display cases or tabletops to highlight books that have been challenged over the years. The link below takes you to some of the most frequently challenged books; the classic titles are always surprising like To Kill a Mockingbird, The Color Purple, Ulysses, Gone with the Wind, In Cold Blood, The Call of the Wild.
http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/banned/frequentlychallenged/index.cfm
Think of newsletter / newspaper articles, public service announcements, citywide proclamations. Lots of online resources like posters, promo materials, display ideas, scripts, and activity ideas are available free for the taking at ALA’s website here
http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/banned/bannedbooksweek/index.cfm
We invite you to blog about your plans to acknowledge Banned Books Week—great way to share your thoughts and ideas with others! Northwest LSA Bulletin Board Blog
2) The Power of Small Next CRR Book Discussion
If you’ve been part of Career Reading Roundtables, here’s the next title up for discussion: The Power of Small: Why Little Things Make All the Difference. Written by Linda Kaplan and Robin Koval, The Power of Small is a follow-up to their bestselling book The Power of Nice (a CRR selection in 2008) With this new book, the authors show how to harness the power of small to improve and transform our lives and navigate through uncertain times.
From their website http://www.thepowerofsmallbook.com “…In today’s world, we’re faced with overwhelming challenges—personally and professionally.
We often feel stuck and don’t know where to start. But we can all tap into the unbelievable power we have within us to ‘get going’ and make a huge difference in our lives and the lives of others. How? By starting small…
…From making a great impression at an interview to maximizing your budget, you can conquer today’s biggest challenges just by thinking small. All you need to do is refocus your attention on the little things and yes—learn to sweat the small stuff! The Power of Small shows you how…”
Career Reading Roundtable is co-presented 6 times a year by Central and Northwest LSA. It’s a book discussion group with a twist: we deliberately choose books outside the realm of library literature, discussing how customer service ideas, HR theories, and business practices of other occupations can apply to library management. We’re looking forward to another year of lively discussions. Join us for The Power of Small on October 14, 9:00—11:00AM in Northwest LSA’s Wimba Classroom—just register online in the c.e. catalog!
3) Last Call for Lakeside Learning
One more day to register for Northwest LSA’s Lakeside Learning, our 2-day fall education event. It’s next week, September 22-23 at BVU in Storm Lake. At this writing, 31 people are registered for Day 1, 58 registered for Day 2.
The workshop fee is $15.00 each day. We’ve learned the lunch price through the campus cafeteria is now $5.50; cashiers will appreciate exact change from everyone—thanks!
Day 1 of Lakeside Learning looks at a topic much in the news these days: how important libraries are in tough economic times. In virtually every economic downturn, statistics show that library use surges. There are a great many resources available to help libraries cope with increased use, advocate for better funding, and frame this important message - that libraries make a difference in people’s lives. Learn about those resources and hear from Louise Alcorn with West Des Moines Public Library. Louise will share stories of how libraries nationwide are responding to the recession with creative new services and programs.
After lunch, learn about a significant way for libraries to provide value-added service in tough times— by subscribing to EBSCO. Barb Shultz from North Central LSA in Mason City will lead a discussion about 6 additional ESBCO databases, any of which can be yours by joining a buying group. The 6 additional databases are Novelist Online, Novelist Plus, Auto Repair & Reference Center, Small Engine Repair Reference Center, Home Improvement Reference Center, and Hobbies & Crafts.
Barb winds up Day 1 with a discussion of Iowa’s open meetings laws…
Day 2 is the State Library’s Town Meeting. Registration is open through tomorrow—hurry to the c.e. catalog to get in on the action! See you there...
4) Meetings / Events This Week
Library101 moves online tomorrow September 15. Library101 is an orientation for new directors, staff, and trustees. It’s 9:00AM—12:00PM in Northwest LSA Wimba Classroom.
And there’s still time to catch one of many webinars from OverDrive throughout the month of September. Most are 60-minute webinars with open enrollment for individuals or groups. Some of the topics coming up include:
· Browse, Checkout, Download
· Patron Assistance
· Community Outreach
· Real-Time Reports
· Partner Update
Pre-registration is required; simply visit OverDrive’s website for more details about each webinar and for registration instructions.
Today in EYE-OPENER…
1) Banned Books Week
2) The Power of Small Next Book Discussion
3) Last Call for Lakeside Learning
4) Meetings / Events This Week
1) Banned Books Week
ALA’s annual spotlight on a precious freedom is Banned Books Week. This year, Banned Books Week is September 26-October 3 and marks the 28th year that ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom celebrates the freedom to read.
Displays are a natural here; use display cases or tabletops to highlight books that have been challenged over the years. The link below takes you to some of the most frequently challenged books; the classic titles are always surprising like To Kill a Mockingbird, The Color Purple, Ulysses, Gone with the Wind, In Cold Blood, The Call of the Wild.
http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/banned/frequentlychallenged/index.cfm
Think of newsletter / newspaper articles, public service announcements, citywide proclamations. Lots of online resources like posters, promo materials, display ideas, scripts, and activity ideas are available free for the taking at ALA’s website here
http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/banned/bannedbooksweek/index.cfm
We invite you to blog about your plans to acknowledge Banned Books Week—great way to share your thoughts and ideas with others! Northwest LSA Bulletin Board Blog
2) The Power of Small Next CRR Book Discussion
If you’ve been part of Career Reading Roundtables, here’s the next title up for discussion: The Power of Small: Why Little Things Make All the Difference. Written by Linda Kaplan and Robin Koval, The Power of Small is a follow-up to their bestselling book The Power of Nice (a CRR selection in 2008) With this new book, the authors show how to harness the power of small to improve and transform our lives and navigate through uncertain times.
From their website http://www.thepowerofsmallbook.com “…In today’s world, we’re faced with overwhelming challenges—personally and professionally.
We often feel stuck and don’t know where to start. But we can all tap into the unbelievable power we have within us to ‘get going’ and make a huge difference in our lives and the lives of others. How? By starting small…
…From making a great impression at an interview to maximizing your budget, you can conquer today’s biggest challenges just by thinking small. All you need to do is refocus your attention on the little things and yes—learn to sweat the small stuff! The Power of Small shows you how…”
Career Reading Roundtable is co-presented 6 times a year by Central and Northwest LSA. It’s a book discussion group with a twist: we deliberately choose books outside the realm of library literature, discussing how customer service ideas, HR theories, and business practices of other occupations can apply to library management. We’re looking forward to another year of lively discussions. Join us for The Power of Small on October 14, 9:00—11:00AM in Northwest LSA’s Wimba Classroom—just register online in the c.e. catalog!
3) Last Call for Lakeside Learning
One more day to register for Northwest LSA’s Lakeside Learning, our 2-day fall education event. It’s next week, September 22-23 at BVU in Storm Lake. At this writing, 31 people are registered for Day 1, 58 registered for Day 2.
The workshop fee is $15.00 each day. We’ve learned the lunch price through the campus cafeteria is now $5.50; cashiers will appreciate exact change from everyone—thanks!
Day 1 of Lakeside Learning looks at a topic much in the news these days: how important libraries are in tough economic times. In virtually every economic downturn, statistics show that library use surges. There are a great many resources available to help libraries cope with increased use, advocate for better funding, and frame this important message - that libraries make a difference in people’s lives. Learn about those resources and hear from Louise Alcorn with West Des Moines Public Library. Louise will share stories of how libraries nationwide are responding to the recession with creative new services and programs.
After lunch, learn about a significant way for libraries to provide value-added service in tough times— by subscribing to EBSCO. Barb Shultz from North Central LSA in Mason City will lead a discussion about 6 additional ESBCO databases, any of which can be yours by joining a buying group. The 6 additional databases are Novelist Online, Novelist Plus, Auto Repair & Reference Center, Small Engine Repair Reference Center, Home Improvement Reference Center, and Hobbies & Crafts.
Barb winds up Day 1 with a discussion of Iowa’s open meetings laws…
Day 2 is the State Library’s Town Meeting. Registration is open through tomorrow—hurry to the c.e. catalog to get in on the action! See you there...
4) Meetings / Events This Week
Library101 moves online tomorrow September 15. Library101 is an orientation for new directors, staff, and trustees. It’s 9:00AM—12:00PM in Northwest LSA Wimba Classroom.
And there’s still time to catch one of many webinars from OverDrive throughout the month of September. Most are 60-minute webinars with open enrollment for individuals or groups. Some of the topics coming up include:
· Browse, Checkout, Download
· Patron Assistance
· Community Outreach
· Real-Time Reports
· Partner Update
Pre-registration is required; simply visit OverDrive’s website for more details about each webinar and for registration instructions.
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