A Message from the State Librarian |
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Greetings,
I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!
July will be a busy month with continuation of the statewide “Oceans of Possibilities” summer reading program, but we hope you’ll be able to take time to participate in one or more of the online learning opportunities the State Library makes available. Most webinars are only one hour, and there’s no travel time required!
Access to WebJunction’s webinars is free to all library staff members. Webinars are recorded and available online if you are unable to attend the live sessions.
Infopeople offers a variety of webinars and self-paced online courses on topics of high interest for library staff. Webinars are free, and the Arizona State Library has purchased a block of registrations for the online courses. If you are interested in registering for a course, send an email to Jamie Ball.
Arizona State Library has a subscription to PCI Webinars giving Arizona library staff access to one live webinar a week and access to the webinar archives. Email Chris Guerra to register.
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Check our Events webpage for additional opportunities added during the month!
Holly Henley
State Librarian
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Mark your calendar for upcoming Training Opportunities, Wisdom Wednesdays, Grant Deadlines and Events.
JULY
July 7, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
July 12-13
July 13, 11:00am-12:00pm
July 14, 1:00pm-2:00pm
July 20, 11:00am-12:00pm
July 27, 11:00am-12:00pm
July 27, 2:00-3:00pm
AUGUST
August 3, 11:00am-12:00pm
August 10, 11:00am-12:00pm
August 17, 11:00am-12:00pm
August 24, 11:00am-12:00pm
August 31, 11:00am-12:00pm
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Stay Connected with Library Development...and Each Other! |
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Whether you’re working in a small public library or a large academic learning center, you can connect with your peers through the Stay Connected email group. The group is open to all Arizona library staff to share ideas, celebrate achievements, and help each other deal with issues. Formed during the COVID-19 pandemic to connect staff during an unprecedented time, the group continues to support Arizona library workers in their efforts to better serve their communities.
Library Development also hosts an email group for Public Library Directors. If you’d like to join either or both groups, please email Chris Guerra at cguerra@azlibrary.gov from your work email and include your title.
Let’s Stay Connected!
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Job Opportunities at the State Library |
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Come and work at the Arizona State Library. The following positions are open for application.
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Continuing Education Coordinator manages the Arizona State Library's professional development program to support the Library Development mission: empowering Arizona libraries to provide excellent customer service through consulting, grant funding, resources, and training. These opportunities include workshops, webinars, institutes, micro-trainings, and third-party courses which are delivered in a variety of modes.
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Digital Inclusion Library Consultant (DLIC) provides resources and services to libraries that help overcome barriers to digital inclusion for Arizona's residents. The DILC manages statewide library development digital inclusion projects; conducts research in technologies, statistics, resources, grants, and professional development for library staff; collaborates with state and national partners; and keeps State Library staff informed of relevant state and national digital inclusion policies.
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Newspaper Librarian plays a critical role with the State of Arizona Research Library team to establish a proactive service culture to ensure patrons have expedited, accurate and relevant access to both physical and digital newspaper collections that tell the story of Arizona’s history and government. The Newspaper Librarian will manage newspapers in multiple formats: print, microfilm and digital, as well as providing reference services to on-site and remote patrons
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Certification Specialist - This position is a part of the Arizona Talking Book Library (ATBL) within the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records. The Certification Specialist supports the activities of the public service department. The position is responsible for review of patron service applications for completeness and accuracy to meet federal requirements of the program.
The Arizona Jobline lists available library and information science positions in Arizona libraries, archives, museums and records management. Other postings are available here https://azlibrary.gov/jobline
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AZLA Awarded AZ On Track Summer Camp Program |
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Governor Ducey’s office awards grant monies to Arizona Library Association (AzLA) by the AZ On Track Summer Camp Program.
For the first time in the grant’s history, local public librares are the reciepents. The awarded funding is for the libraries to enhance and expand their existing summer reading program to reach more youth in their communities. The total amount awarded was $1,242,300 to be shared amongst 10 rural and small libraries across the state of Arizona. The awarded communities include:
Coolidge Public Library
Duncan Public Library
Kaibab Paiute Tribal Library
Miami Public Library
Page Public Library
Parker Public Library
Pinetop-Lakeside Public Library
Show Low Public Library
Snowflake Public Library
Willcox Public Library
Congratulations to all and we look forward to seeing all of the successful programs that will come from these monies.
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AZLA Conference Program Proposals |
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The Arizona Library Association invites all library and information professionals to submit program proposals for the 2022 AzLA Annual Conference.
Submission Deadline: Programs submissions are being reviewed, and the final deadline for program proposals is August 26.
For more information about the submission form, program tracks, presentation requirements, and conference please contact conference.programs@azla.org
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Great Reads from Great Places |
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The Library of Congress National Book Festival is an annual literary event that brings together best-selling authors and thousands of book fans for author talks, panel discussions, broadcast specials and other activities. The National Book Festival will be held September 3, 2022 in Washington, DC.
Every year, a list of books representing the literary heritage of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands is distributed by the Library of Congress’s Center for the Book during the National Book Festival. Arizona’s selection for 2022 is Across the Desert by Dusti Bowling.
“One girl sets out on a journey across the treacherous Arizona desert to rescue a young pilot stranded after a plane crash in this gripping story of survival, friendship, and rescue from a bestselling and award-winning author.”
You can borrow a copy of Across the Desert by Dusti Bowling from Reading Arizona today!
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AzLA Professional Development Webinar Series |
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Date: July 14
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
In this presentation, attendees will gain an inside view of how the libraries at the three universities collaboratively tackled research data management issues highlighted by the pandemic, including an increased need to provide data sharing services and the lack of a tri-university research data policy.
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Diverse BookFinder Metadata Community |
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The Diverse BookFinder seeks applications for the 2022-2023 Metadata Community of Practice to code books for children and youth featuring BIPOC characters.
To learn even more about the Metadata Community of Practice, attend a 60-minute virtual information session on Wednesday, July 27 at 2:00 pm.
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July 19 - August 8, 2022
Contact Jaime Ball if you are interested in registering for the online course. |
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Upcoming webinars:
July 7, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
This webinar will explore the characteristics of adults with low literacy levels and provide strategies for library staff to support reading literacy in adults.
Webinar registration is free.
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Freedom to Read Foundation Symposium |
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AzLA Annual Conference
October 27-28, 2022
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It's A New Day!
It’s a new day for AzLA--starting fresh with innovative programming, expanding our reach, inspiring future leaders, and overcoming challenges for Arizona libraries.
Let’s go beyond expectations!
Our AzLA Annual Conference is back. Please join us October 27-28, 2022 at the Prescott Resort and Conference Center in Prescott, Arizona for the return of AzLA's in-person annual conference.
Registration opens on August 1, 2022
AzLA member registration starts at $200 and includes breakfast and lunch daily. Pre-conference sessions will be held on October 26, 2022--details coming soon.
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