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NCompass Live: Pretty Sweet Tech – Can Librarians Teach Robotics?
Can Librarians Teach Robotics? Find out on the next FREE NCompass Live webinar, on Wednesday, September 25, 10:00am-11:00am CT.
New special monthly episodes of NCompass Live! Join the NLC’s Technology Innovation Librarian, Amanda Sweet, as she guides us through the world of library-related Pretty Sweet Tech.
Robots have been relatively popular in library makerspaces and after school programs. But do we really know what a robot is and why we need robots in the world? Can librarians tackle robotics? If we’re going to teach robotics, this information can be helpful. This session will cover the following topics:
- What is a robot?
- How are they being used in the world?
- Robots inspired by fiction and other fields
- Which coding concepts can be learned from a toy robot?
- Good robots to use in your library makerspace
- Pros and cons to teaching robotics in the library
I’ve been teaching Lego Mindstorms EV3 for a few years now and have learned a great deal during the process. A great deal of this presentation also comes from consulting experts in the field at conferences, reading articles from technology-based organizations like the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), various TED talks, and a variety of other sources. Hopefully this inspires your library to pick up a robot and start playing!
Upcoming NCompass Live events:
- Oct. 2 – NO NCOMPASS LIVE THIS WEEK – ENJOY ILA/NLA/NSLA!
- Oct. 23 – Nebraska Extension’s ‘Read for Resilience’ Program
- Nov. 6 – Feeding America: Gardens, Seed Exchanges, Summer Meals, and More!
- Nov. 20 – VoteLibraries 2020 – Thinking About Elections and Libraries Without Being Partisan
For more information, to register for NCompass Live, or to listen to recordings of past events, go to the NCompass Live webpage.
NCompass Live is broadcast live every Wednesday from 10am – 11am Central Time. Convert to your time zone on the Official U.S. Time website. The show is presented online using the GoToWebinar online meeting service. Before you attend a session, please see the NLC Online Sessions webpage for detailed information about GoToWebinar, including system requirements, firewall permissions, and equipment requirements for computer speakers and microphones.
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NCompass Live: Coretta Scott King Book Awards: 50 Years Strong
Learn about the ‘Coretta Scott King Book Awards: 50 Years Strong’ on next week’s FREE NCompass Live webinar on Wednesday, September 18, 10:00am-11:00am CT.
In 2019, the American Library Association (ALA) is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Coretta Scott King Book Award. Given annually, the awards serve as a guide for parents, librarians and caregivers, for the most outstanding books for youth by African American authors and illustrators that affirm African American culture and universal human values. Join us to learn about the award’s illustrious history and practical and effective ways to use Coretta Scott King Award-winning books at your library.
Presenter: Alan Bailey, Associate Professor & Head of Services, Teaching Resources Center, East Carolina University.
Upcoming NCompass Live shows:
- Sept. 25 – Pretty Sweet Tech – Can Librarians Teach Robotics?
- Oct. 2 – NO NCOMPASS LIVE THIS WEEK – ENJOY ILA/NLA/NSLA!
- Oct. 23 – Nebraska Extension’s ‘Read for Resilience’ Program
- Nov. 6 – Feeding America: Gardens, Seed Exchanges, Summer Meals, and More!
- Nov. 20 – VoteLibraries 2020 – Thinking About Elections and Libraries Without Being Partisan
For more information, to register for NCompass Live, or to listen to recordings of past shows, go to the NCompass Live webpage.
NCompass Live is broadcast live every Wednesday from 10am – 11am Central Time. Convert to your time zone on the Official U.S. Time website. The show is presented online using the GoToWebinar online meeting service. Before you attend a session, please see the NLC Online Sessions webpage for detailed information about GoToWebinar, including system requirements, firewall permissions, and equipment requirements for computer speakers and microphones.
FREE United for Libraries Webinars This Week!
TODAY!
National Friends of Libraries Week Webinar
TUESDAY, SEPT. 10 AT 1 P.M. CT
Register Here: www.ala.org/united/listserv/nfolw
This webinar offers ideas on how to celebrate National Friends of Libraries Week within your group, library, and community. Speakers Judy Bentzen (Friends of the San Juan Island Library) and Katie Norris (Friends of the Charleston Public Library) will discuss their National Friends of Libraries Week Award-winning projects from previous years. Learn about the ALA Store’s new customizable products designed specifically for Friends.
Judy Bentzen currently serves as Treasurer of the Friends of the San Juan Library. She is also known as a salty accountant with a love for books and libraries. She is a mother of four and grandmother of five. Katie Norris is a client account manager who lives and works in Charleston, South Carolina. In her current role as Past President of the Charleston Friends of the Library, Katie sits on the Executive Committee, chairs the Nominating Committee, and spearheads the effort to write the next strategic plan for the organization.
TOMORROW!
UNITED FOR LIBRARIES MONTHLY MEMBER FORUM
2020 Census: What Trustees, Friends, and Foundations Need to Know
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11 AT 1 P.M. CT
Register Here: www.ala.org/united/listserv/census
The 2020 Census will begin in March and the results will shape economic and political opportunity for the next decade. More than $800 billion in federal funds will be allocated to states and communities based on the census results every year, along with seats for every level of government from Congress to school boards. Around the country, libraries are working with their communities to help achieve a complete count, from delivering accurate information about the Census to providing computers and internet for residents to respond online. In this webinar, learn about free resources from the American Library Association and opportunities for Trustees, Friends, and Foundations to get involved.
Gavin Baker is assistant director of government relations at the American Library Association and co-lead for ALA’s work to prepare libraries for the 2020 Census. Gavin earned his M.S. in library and information studies from Florida State University. He worked as a census-taker in the 2010 Census.
NEW monthly member forums on the second Wednesday of each month at 2 p.m. eastern. All sessions will be recorded and posted in the members’ only area of the United for Libraries website. Each month we’ll feature a hot topic of interest to Trustees, Friends, and/or Foundations. A guest speaker will share highlights and information about the month’s topic, followed by a Q&A with the speaker. At the half hour mark, the format will switch to an open discussion among webinar participants. Sessions are open to all personal and group members of United for Libraries.
Coming soon…
What’s Your E?™ – The E’s of Libraries®
TUESDAY, SEPT. 24 AT 1 P.M. CT
Register Here: www.ala.org/united/listserv/whats-your-e
You know that your library is vital to your community, but how do you communicate its importance to elected officials, community leaders, funders, and other key stakeholders? How can you talk about what your library does using their language? Learn how to use The E’s of Libraries® – Education, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Empowerment, and Engagement – to demonstrate why your library is essential.
United for Libraries Board Member Alan Fishel will discuss the concept of The E’s of Libraries® and how to overcome the “reality-perception” gap that comes with library advocacy. Paula Miller, director of the Baltimore County (Md.) Public Library, will discuss how her library uses The E’s of Libraries®, and how it was used for Maryland Library Legislative Day. Charity Tyler, executive director of the Cedar Rapids (Iowa) Public Library Foundation, will discuss how to apply The E’s to your library and Foundation.
United for Libraries
The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations
A division of the American Library Association
312-280-2160
www.ala.org/united
NCompass Live: NLC Grants for 2020
Do you have a program or project you would like to see funded? Learn how to apply for the ‘NLC Grants for 2020’ on next week’s FREE NCompass Live webinar on Wednesday, September 11, 10:00am-11:00am CT.
The Nebraska Library Commission has made funding available for four grants for 2020: Youth Grants for Excellence, Internship, Library Improvement, and Continuing Education & Training. Join Christa Porter, Sally Snyder, and Holli Duggan, from the Nebraska Library Commission’s Library Development Team, as they provide an overview of the grants, including eligibility requirements, the application process and grant review, timelines and deadlines. They will also share some tips on writing effective grants.
Upcoming NCompass Live events:
- Sept. 18 – Coretta Scott King Book Awards: 50 Years Strong
- Sept. 25 – Pretty Sweet Tech – Can Librarians Teach Robotics?
- Oct. 2 – NO NCOMPASS LIVE THIS WEEK – ENJOY ILA/NLA/NSLA!
For more information, to register for NCompass Live, or to listen to recordings of past events, go to the NCompass Live webpage.
NCompass Live is broadcast live every Wednesday from 10am – 11am Central Time. Convert to your time zone on the Official U.S. Time website. The show is presented online using the GoToWebinar online meeting service. Before you attend a session, please see the NLC Online Sessions webpage for detailed information about GoToWebinar, including system requirements, firewall permissions, and equipment requirements for computer speakers and microphones.
What’s Up Doc? New State Agency Publications at the Nebraska Library Commission
New state agency publications have been received at the Nebraska Library Commission for August 2019. Included are Annual Reports from a variety of Nebraska State Agencies, reports from the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services, reports relating to Economic Development from the Nebraska Public Power District, reports from the 106th Nebraska Legislature, and new books from the University of Nebraska Press, to name a few.
Most items, except the books from the University of Nebraska Press, are available for immediate viewing and printing by clicking on the highlighted link above, or directly in the .pdf below. You can read synopses of the books received from the University of Nebraska Press books in the August blogpost.
The Nebraska Legislature created the Nebraska Publications Clearinghouse in 1972, a service of the Nebraska Library Commission. Its purpose is to collect, preserve, and provide access to all public information published by Nebraska state agencies. By law (State Statutes 51-411 to 51-413) all Nebraska state agencies are required to submit their published documents to the Clearinghouse. For more information, visit the Nebraska Publications Clearinghouse page, contact Mary Sauers, Government Information Services Librarian; or contact Bonnie Henzel, State Documents Staff Assistant.
NCompass Live: Library Summer Reading Program Update
Check out the ‘Library Summer Reading Program Update’ on next week’s FREE NCompass Live webinar on Wednesday, September 4, 10:00am-11:00am CT.
The Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) began in 1987 when ten Minnesota regional library systems developed a summer library program for children. It has grown to a consortium of states working together to provide high-quality summer reading program materials for children, teens, and adults at the lowest cost possible for their public libraries. In the last two years some major changes have been underway to improve (we hope) the program and be more responsive to requests from libraries.
Join Sally Snyder, the NLC’s Coordinator of Children and Young Adult Library Services, to learn about the exciting changes coming to CSLP.
Upcoming NCompass Live events:
- Sept. 11 – NLC Grants for 2020
- Sept. 18 – Coretta Scott King Book Awards: 50 Years Strong
- Sept. 25 – Pretty Sweet Tech – Can Librarians Teach Robotics?
- Oct. 2 – NO NCOMPASS LIVE THIS WEEK – ENJOY ILA/NLA/NSLA!
For more information, to register for NCompass Live, or to listen to recordings of past events, go to the NCompass Live webpage.
NCompass Live is broadcast live every Wednesday from 10am – 11am Central Time. Convert to your time zone on the Official U.S. Time website. The show is presented online using the GoToWebinar online meeting service. Before you attend a session, please see the NLC Online Sessions webpage for detailed information about GoToWebinar, including system requirements, firewall permissions, and equipment requirements for computer speakers and microphones.
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NCompass Live: Eliminating Late Fines is a Win-Win for Your Library and Community
Learn why ‘Eliminating Late Fines is a Win-Win for Your Library and Community’ on next week’s FREE NCompass Live webinar on Wednesday, August 28, 10:00am-11:00am CT.
Libraries have traditionally charged overdue fines for 3 reasons: to generate revenue, get materials back on time (and at all), and teach responsibility. But what if all of these assumptions are wrong? It turns out they are! In this webinar, learn why these reasons are old fashioned—and just plain incorrect—notions that create a real barrier to using the library for many people, and how ditching fines leads to an increase in library use and circulation, with no negative effects. It’s a win-win for your library and community!
In this session, Beth and Meg will review the research and results from the growing number of libraries across the country that have ditched late fines and coaxed new and former users to their doors. They will share talking points, tips, and an advocacy tool you can use to build a case to eliminate fines in your library. At the end of the session, you will feel inspired and well-equipped to gather your library’s data and patron stories and advocate for ditching late fines at your library in order to provide more equitable service.
Presenters: Beth Crist, Youth & Family Services Consultant, Colorado State Library and Meg DePriest, a state library consultant currently based in California.
Upcoming NCompass Live events:
- Sept. 4 – Library Summer Reading Program Update
- Sept. 11 – NLC Grants for 2020
- Sept. 18 – Coretta Scott King Book Awards: 50 Years Strong
- Sept. 25 – Pretty Sweet Tech – Can Librarians Teach Robotics?
- Oct. 2 – NO NCOMPASS LIVE THIS WEEK – ENJOY ILA/NLA/NSLA!
For more information, to register for NCompass Live, or to listen to recordings of past events, go to the NCompass Live webpage.
NCompass Live is broadcast live every Wednesday from 10am – 11am Central Time. Convert to your time zone on the Official U.S. Time website. The show is presented online using the GoToWebinar online meeting service. Before you attend a session, please see the NLC Online Sessions webpage for detailed information about GoToWebinar, including system requirements, firewall permissions, and equipment requirements for computer speakers and microphones.
Understanding MARC class registration now open!
Why would you use a 651 MARC tag instead of a 610 tag? What is the difference between a 260 tag and a 264 tag? Where do you put the note about closed captioning?
If you have questions about MARC catalog records or would like to learn more about entering records into your local system, join us for this eight-session asynchronous online workshop.
Topics will include:
- Fixed & variable fields, subfields, tags
- Title and statement of responsibility
- Edition
- Publication
- Physical description
- Notes
- Subject headings
- Series
- Main and added entries
- Special topics
This class will be held online from September 16th to November 8th.
Class participants will access the course website in order to read materials, discuss questions/issues in discussion boards, post assignments and participate in optional web chats. The instructor will interact with participants through discussion boards and optional web chats in order to offer feedback and provide explanations of material.
To receive full credit, participants must complete all assignments.
Prerequisite: Basic skills “Organization of Materials” or some library automation experience.
To register: Go to Understanding MARC 21 Bibliographic Records in the Nebraska Library Commission Training Portal. Registration closes September 6th.
This class is approved for the NLC Cataloging Certification Program. Courses are open only to Nebraska residents or those who are employed by a Nebraska library.
Contact Shoshana.Patocka@nebraska.gov if you have any questions.
NCompass Live: Research – the Key to Library Design
Learn about ‘Research – the Key to Library Design’ on next week’s FREE NCompass Live webinar on Wednesday, August 21, 10:00am-11:00am CT.
Whether you are undertaking a small renovation project, or building a brand-new library, conducting primary and secondary research is critical. Arming oneself with real-life examples of what to do AND what not to do can save you time and money.
Presenter: Joy Stevenson, Director, Crete (NE) Public Library.
Upcoming NCompass Live events:
- Aug. 28 – Eliminating Late Fines is a Win-Win for Your Library and Community
- Sept. 4 – Library Summer Reading Program Update
- Sept. 11 – NLC Grants for 2020
- Sept. 18 – Coretta Scott King Book Awards: 50 Years Strong
- Sept. 25 – Pretty Sweet Tech
- Oct. 2 – NO NCOMPASS LIVE THIS WEEK – ENJOY ILA/NLA/NSLA!
For more information, to register for NCompass Live, or to listen to recordings of past events, go to the NCompass Live webpage.
NCompass Live is broadcast live every Wednesday from 10am – 11am Central Time. Convert to your time zone on the Official U.S. Time website. The show is presented online using the GoToWebinar online meeting service. Before you attend a session, please see the NLC Online Sessions webpage for detailed information about GoToWebinar, including system requirements, firewall permissions, and equipment requirements for computer speakers and microphones.
2020 NLC Grants are Open for Applications
Do you have a program or project you would like to see funded? The Nebraska Library Commission has made funding available for four grants for 2020: Youth Grants for Excellence, Internship, Library Improvement, and Continuing Education & Training.
Applications are being accepted for all NLC grants right now! Don’t let your library miss out on these opportunities!
For more information about these grants, watch the recording of the NCompass Live webinar, NLC Grants for 2020 (1 hour 10 minutes).
Youth Grants for Excellence makes funding available specifically for innovative projects for children and young adults in accredited public libraries and state-run institutional libraries in Nebraska. The program is designed to encourage creative thinking, risk-taking, and new approaches to address problems and needs of children and young adults in your community. This grant application is due September 30, 2019.
Internship grants work to introduce high school and college students to the varied and exciting work of Nebraska libraries. The internships are intended to function as a recruitment tool, helping the student to view the library as a viable career opportunity while providing the public library with the finances to provide stipends to the student interns. This grant application is due October 16, 2019.
Library Improvement grants facilitate growth and development of library programs and services in Nebraska public and institutional libraries, by supplementing local funding with federal funds designated for these purposes. This grant application is due November 13, 2019.
Continuing Education & Training grants help assist Nebraska libraries to improve the library services provided to their communities through continuing education and training for their library personnel and supporters. Successful applications will show how the continuing education and/or training proposed will support the library’s mission. This year, the Nebraska Library Commission is offering individuals $500 grants to attend the ARSL (Association for Rural & Small Libraries) 2020 Conference in Wichita, Kansas on Sept. 30th to Oct. 3rd, 2020! This grant application is due December 13, 2019.
The 2020 Census : Confidentiality, in English and Spanish
When you trust the Census Bureau with your information, their goal — and legal duty — is to keep it safe. Their mission is to serve as the nation’s leading provider of quality data about its people and economy. They couldn’t produce this information without you.
Their privacy principles guide their actions so that they respect your privacy and
protect your confidentiality.
• They do not identify individuals in the data
• They can only publish statistics.
• Their Disclosure Review Board verifies that any data product
we release meets our confidentiality standards.
From the beginning of the data collection process through the final storage of
information, they protect your data following industry best practices and federal
requirements. They use data encryption and two forms of authentication to secure
system access. The security of their systems is a top priority and they continually refine
their approach to address emerging threats.
The information bulletin below is available in English and Spanish, and can be printed out as a handout or a poster.
2020 Census : Four Ways to Respond
There are changes to the 2020 Census that will make it easier than ever for everyone to respond. The information bulletin below gives the 4 ways people can answer the Census questions, and can be printed out as a handout or a poster.
2020 Census : Counting Young Children, What You Need to Know
The 2020 Census: Counting everyone once, only once, and in the right place.
An estimated 5% of kids under the age of 5 weren’t counted in the 2010 Census. That’s about 1 million young children, the highest of any age group. We need your help closing this gap in the 2020 Census. The information bulletin below tells us what research has discovered about why young children are missed and what you can do to help make sure they are counted. The information bulletin can be printed out as a handout, or as a poster:
Census 101 : What You Need to Know, in English and Spanish
The 2020 Census is closer than you think! Here’s a quick refresher of what it is and why it’s essential everyone is counted.
¡El censo del 2020 está más cerca de lo que piensas! A continuación te damos un
rápido repaso de lo que es y por qué es esencial que todos seamos contados
The information page below can be printed out as a handout or a poster:
Economic Census : What’s New For 2017 Data
The published data from the 2017 Economic Census will reflect many changes from the data that was published in the 2012 Economic Census. These changes mirror the ever-changing U.S. economy, communities, and data user needs. Below is a summary of these key changes and links to more information.
For a list of the data products for the 2017 Economic Census, see the high-level release schedule at: https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/economic-census/about/release-schedules.html
Geographic Areas
The 2017 Economic Census will publish data to reflect the ever changing geographic areas as of January 2017. Reference materials that highlight the changes from the 2012 Economic Census will be provided on this site, including maps and documents that highlight the changes to:
- Metro Areas – the Core Based Statistical Areas in 15 states had some type of change
- Counties – Alaska, South Dakota, and Virginia had changes to 1 or more counties
- Economic Places – every state had places with area gain, loss, and/or code or name changes. There are 442 new Economic Places being recognized and 171 places that are being dropped for 2017, primarily due to population decline
NAICS
The 2017 Economic Census will be the first Census program to publish data on the 2017 North American Industry Classification System. 6 of the 18 sectors covered by the Economic Census will see changes to the codes published. These changes include:
- One-to-one recodes – industries with no content change but with a code change
- Many-to-one combinations – 2012 NAICS codes that were combined to form a new 2017 code
- Many-to-many combinations – 2 or more 2017 codes that were created from parts of 2 or more 2012 codes
NAPCS
A key offering from the Economic Census are the detailed Product Lines data, which provides a more detailed breakout of the products made and sold and services provided by businesses. These data from the 2012 Economic Census were provided in separate data tables by sector that provided different information. For the 2017 Economic Census, these data are being consolidated and reformatted following the new North American Product Classification System.
Other Changes
The data products from the 2017 Economic Census will include a number of structural and content changes. These include:
- The new “First Look” report – this new report will feature data not available in the initial “Advance Report” release in prior Economic Censuses.
- Consolidated “Size” reports – These data tables which provide detailed breakouts based on the employment and sales/revenue size of establishments or firms were published in separate and disparate tables by sector. For 2017, these tables are being consolidated and standardized across sectors.
- Added and dropped Miscellaneous Subjects reports – 38 tables from the 2012 Economic Census are being dropped, and 7 new tables are being added. Also, the tables showing data by Class of Customer, Enterprise Support, and Exported Services are similarly being consolidated.
- New disclosure rules – In prior Economic Censuses, the number of establishments was published even when the other statistics for an industry and geography were withheld due to disclosure. For 2017, new privacy rules will result in the establishment count being suppressed when less than 3 or when the other statistics are suppressed.
- Local areas published by sector – Place-level data will no longer be available for the Manufacturing sector and the NAICS and geographic levels published for other sectors may be adjusted based on data quality and privacy issues.
- New data.census.gov platform – the data tables from the 2017 Economic Census will be published on this new dissemination platform. Historical data from the 2012 Economic Census will continue to be available on American FactFinder under they are migrated to the new platform.
What’s Up Doc? New State Agency Publications at the Nebraska Library Commission
New state agency publications have been received at the Nebraska Library Commission for July 2019. Included are Urban Research Reports from the Center for Applied Urban Research at University of Nebraska–Omaha, reports from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Legal Aid of Nebraska, Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, and new books from the University of Nebraska Press, to name a few.
Most items, except the books from the University of Nebraska Press, are available for immediate viewing and printing by clicking on the highlighted link above, or directly in the .pdf below. You can read synopses of the books received from the University of Nebraska Press books in the July blogpost.
The Nebraska Legislature created the Nebraska Publications Clearinghouse in 1972, a service of the Nebraska Library Commission. Its purpose is to collect, preserve, and provide access to all public information published by Nebraska state agencies. By law (State Statutes 51-411 to 51-413) all Nebraska state agencies are required to submit their published documents to the Clearinghouse. For more information, visit the Nebraska Publications Clearinghouse page, contact Mary Sauers, Government Information Services Librarian; or contact Bonnie Henzel, State Documents Staff Assistant.
NCompass Live: Life in Fort Schuyler: The Challenges Faced at the SUNY Maritime College Library
SUNY Maritime College’s Stephen B. Luce Library is located in a preserved 19th century fort. While working in a fort is certainly cool, it does present myriad challenges for librarians trying to move the Library into the 21st century. This presentation will highlight some of the major and minor challenges of working within a building designed for war, not learning.
Presenter: Chante Hope, Instruction and Outreach Librarian, SUNY Maritime College, Bronx, NY.
Upcoming NCompass Live events:
- Aug. 14 – Pretty Sweet Tech – Building a Clean, User-Friendly Library Website
- Aug. 21 – Research – the Key to Library Design
- Aug. 28 – Eliminating Late Fines is a Win-Win for Your Library and Community
For more information, to register for NCompass Live, or to listen to recordings of past events, go to the NCompass Live webpage.
NCompass Live is broadcast live every Wednesday from 10am – 11am Central Time. Convert to your time zone on the Official U.S. Time website. The show is presented online using the GoToWebinar online meeting service. Before you attend a session, please see the NLC Online Sessions webpage for detailed information about GoToWebinar, including system requirements, firewall permissions, and equipment requirements for computer speakers and microphones.
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NCompass Live: How Does Your Library Garden Grow?
‘How Does Your Library Garden Grow?’ Find out on next week’s FREE NCompass Live webinar on Wednesday, July 31, 10:00am-11:00am CT.
Learn how to use nature to nurture the youngest of patrons by identifying letters of the alphabet with nature in an alphabet garden. The presenters will teach the importance of all aspects of nature by transforming the smallest garden into a pollinator garden.
Presenters: Joanne Neemann, Youth Services Librarian, Beatrice Public Library, and Marlene Gakle, Master Gardener and Horticulturalist, Beatrice (NE) Public Library.
Upcoming NCompass Live events:
- Aug. 7 – Life in Fort Schuyler: The Challenges Faced at the SUNY Maritime College Library
- Aug. 14 – Pretty Sweet Tech
- Aug. 21 – Research – the Key to Library Design
- Aug. 28 – Eliminating Late Fines is a Win-Win for Your Library and Community
For more information, to register for NCompass Live, or to listen to recordings of past events, go to the NCompass Live webpage.
NCompass Live is broadcast live every Wednesday from 10am – 11am Central Time. Convert to your time zone on the Official U.S. Time website. The show is presented online using the GoToWebinar online meeting service. Before you attend a session, please see the NLC Online Sessions webpage for detailed information about GoToWebinar, including system requirements, firewall permissions, and equipment requirements for computer speakers and microphones.
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NCompass Live: The Golden Sower Award: Nebraska’s Children’s Choice Literary Award
Want to know more about how the Golden Sower Award, Nebraska’s Children’s Choice Literary Award, was started and how titles end up on the list each year? Then join us to find out on next week’s FREE NCompass Live webinar on Wednesday, July 24, 10:00am-11:00am CT.
The 2019 Golden Sower Award winners were announced on May 1! Golden Sower Award Committee Chair, Kathy Schultz, and NLC Coordinator of Children and Young Adult Library Services, Sally Snyder, will present the history and the process of the Golden Sower Award, including a look at the web site.
Upcoming NCompass Live events:
- July 31 – How Does Your Library Garden Grow?
- Aug. 7 – Life in Fort Schuyler: The Challenges Faced at the SUNY Maritime College Library
- Aug. 14 – Pretty Sweet Tech
- Aug. 21 – Research – the Key to Library Design
- Aug. 28 – Eliminating Late Fines is a Win-Win for Your Library and Community
For more information, to register for NCompass Live, or to listen to recordings of past events, go to the NCompass Live webpage.
NCompass Live is broadcast live every Wednesday from 10am – 11am Central Time. Convert to your time zone on the Official U.S. Time website. The show is presented online using the GoToWebinar online meeting service. Before you attend a session, please see the NLC Online Sessions webpage for detailed information about GoToWebinar, including system requirements, firewall permissions, and equipment requirements for computer speakers and microphones.
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NCompass Live: ACRL Outcome Measurement Made Easy: Project Outcome for Academic Libraries
Join us to learn about the new ‘Project Outcome for Academic Libraries‘ surveys and resources on next week’s FREE NCompass Live webinar on Wednesday, July 17, 10:00am-11:00am CT.
Project Outcome is a free toolkit that helps libraries measure four key learning outcomes – knowledge, confidence, application, and awareness – across seven library program and service areas.
Presenter: Sara S. Goek, Program Manager, Association of College & Research Libraries.
Upcoming NCompass Live events:
- July 24 – The Golden Sower Award: Nebraska’s Children’s Choice Literary Award
- July 31 – How Does Your Library Garden Grow?
- Aug. 7 – Life in Fort Schuyler: The Challenges Faced at the SUNY Maritime College Library
- Aug. 14 – Pretty Sweet Tech
- Aug. 21 – Research – the Key to Library Design
- Aug. 28 – Eliminating Late Fines is a Win-Win for Your Library and Community
For more information, to register for NCompass Live, or to listen to recordings of past events, go to the NCompass Live webpage.
NCompass Live is broadcast live every Wednesday from 10am – 11am Central Time. Convert to your time zone on the Official U.S. Time website. The show is presented online using the GoToWebinar online meeting service. Before you attend a session, please see the NLC Online Sessions webpage for detailed information about GoToWebinar, including system requirements, firewall permissions, and equipment requirements for computer speakers and microphones.
