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Adult Services News

October 2018

Adult ServicesNewsOctober 2018
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OLIS Fall CE Session

Happy Fall! As we welcome the chillier weather and changing leaves, be sure to check out the upcoming fall continuing education offerings from OLIS. There are three Adult Services Roundtable meetings scheduled:


Wednesday, 10/10, 2:00 - 4:00 - Summer Reading Debrief and Discussion @ Lincoln

Thursday, 11/29, 2:00 - 4:00 - Millennials in the Library @ Tiverton

Wednesday, 1/16, 2:00 - 4:00 - Supporting Small Business & Encouraging Entrepreneurship


You can see a listing of all fall session meetings of the Adult Services Roundtable, and check out the full OLIS CE calendar for other topics that may interest you, including sessions on Wikipedia, assistive technology, Google Docs and more.

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Libraries ROCKED Summer Reading

If you have not done so already, please take a moment to fill out the 2018 Adult Summer Reading Program Survey so we'll have a full picture of what summer programs look like for adult across RI. Many libraries have already filled out the survey, and so far the responses reflect impressive numbers, a variety of program models and some very exciting outcomes!


To hear more about what your fellow adult services librarians did this summer- online trackers! inter-generational programs! nixing reading for exploring! - join us on Wednesday, 10/10 in Lincoln from 2-4 for a Summer Reading Debrief and Discussion.


OLIS will bring the results of the survey for you to discuss, and hopefully you all will bring materials, stories, insights and questions about all things summer reading as we look back on 2018 and ahead toward 2019.

Get in touch!

Want to share with the Adult Services group but don't know how? There are two ways to connect with fellow adult services librarians who are members of the Adult Services Roundtable:


  1. Share directly to the Adult Services Google Group Forum. If you are not a member, you will find an option to join the group at the link.
  2. Email the group at ri-adults@googlegroups.com

Seeking Program Models

Do you or any of your colleagues run any programs for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities? Have you worked with any group homes, caregivers or other organizations that support this population? If yes, please email Nicolette Baffoni to share.

Programs, Reading and Community Outreach

American Creed: Community Conversations

From ALA: The American Library Association (ALA), in partnership with Citizen Film and the National Writing Project, invites public libraries to apply for programming grants to host community conversations centered around American Creed, a PBS documentary that invites audiences to consider what America's ideals and identity ought to be.


Applications will be accepted from Sept. 24—Nov. 19, 2018. Up to 50 public libraries will be selected. Learn more about the award guidelines, film and application.

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Census 2020 Complete Count Committees

In 2018, the Census Bureau ran the only end-to-end test for the 2020 Census here in Providence County, and we learned a lot about the value of the census and how best libraries can be involved. OLIS is participating in the nation-wide ALA 2020 Census Library Outreach and Education Task Force, which has already begun aggregating resources and information to help libraries prepare for the key roles they may play.


Locally, please consider getting involved if your city or town convenes a Complete Count Committee (CCC). These groups provide targeted, local outreach to get the word out and help your community get counted accurately and completely. OLIS will be involved at a statewide CCC to ensure RI libraries will be informed and included, but local participation is also encouraged. CCCs play an important role in community outreach, and a library should be represented on every CCC in Rhode Island. For any questions about getting involved in the 2020 Census, please email Nicolette Baffoni for more information.

More Great American Content

PBS just keeps churning out the Great American Read content! If you had a successful book display or program on the topic and want to continue engaging with the Great American Read, you can:


  • Watch the Great American Read Series, which will air throughout the fall (if you miss any episodes, they are available online)
  • Watch It's Lit! (a YouTube series of short video essays by Lindsay Ellis)
  • Download the Library Program Guide, with display ideas, discussion questions, and program ideas for crafts, film programs, multi-generational program ideas and more!
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Observe the Moon Day

NASA has great resources available for International Observe the Moon Night, a worldwide celebration of lunar science on October 20th, for anyone interested in hosting a program. Next year's Summer Reading theme is a Universe of Stories, so why no start the space programming now? You may also want to check out resources about lending telescopes from last spring's Digital Innovation Roundtable webinar on lending unusual technology. If your library already has a telescope, bust it to observe the moon this October! And if your library is one of the growing number to have virtual reality equipment - even Google Cardboard will get the job done! - perhaps you can incorporate a 360 Degree experience on the moon!

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November is National Family Caregivers & National Alzheimer's Awareness Month

Alzheimer's Disease, caregiving and other topics related to aging have come up a lot between our listserv, discussions and suggestions for topics on CE surveys. There will be spring roundtable meeting (details to follow) at which we will discuss these topics. If you are providing programs, displays or other resources for your community in the coming months, considering recording challenges and success you face, and saving materials to share with the group.


In the meantime, here are some resources on these topics for you to explore:


ALA Caregiver's Toolkit

Alzheimer's Association

Caregiver Action Network

Dementia Friendly Libraries

Family Caregiver Alliance

National Alliance for Caregiving: Family Caregivers Month

Programming Librarian - Sharing is Caring: Programs for Family Caregivers

Rhode Island's State Plan on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders

Webinar: Circle of Care Mental Health Toolkit - November 21 @ 3PM

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Small Business Saturday

At the January roundtable meeting, we'll be discussing Supporting Small Business and Entrepreneurship in your library, including hearing from libraries that have participated in Small Business Saturday. The links below will help you plan Small Business Saturday programs for your library this November 24, if you are interested:


Small Business Saturday

Apply to be a Neighborhood Champion

RI Chambers of Commerce

Get Reading for Small Business Saturday

Program Model: Shop Small Lakeview

Program Model: Small Business Saturday - Shop Small

Program Model: Small Business Saturday Kids' Movie and Craft

Upcoming Events and Conferences

Online Learning Opportunities


*Many of these events were found using the Wyoming State Library's Training Calendar, which shares upcoming free webinars for librarians, including many that are not listed here and may be of interest to you!

Grants & Awards

Theme Months/Weeks/Days

Upcoming OLIS CE & Events

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Wikipedia Revisited Part II: Hands-On Workshop

Presenter: Allison Papini, Bryant University (All are welcome to attend, participation in March session is not required)


Description: We took a look at Wikipedia at the March 2018 program Wikipedia Revisited, now it’s time to put our knowledge into practice. This session will offer you the opportunity to learn how to get started contributing to Wikipedia. We will learn how to edit entries, create new entries, and determine how to find entries that can benefit from our expertise. Please join Bryant University’s Allison Papini as she will work with you to bring Wikipedia to your community.


Instructions for participants:

  • We recommend you register for a Wikipedia account before the day of the session. There is a limit for the number of new registrations per site per day and we don’t want anyone to be left out
  • Please bring a laptop/ tablet to the session. Please contact Melissa Chiavaroli if you need to make alternate arrangements
  • You are encouraged to email questions and topics of interest to Allison Papini before the session


Please reach out to Allison Papini if you would like to view or review the slides from Wikipedia Revisited


Register to Attend

When?

Wednesday, Oct 3, 2018, 03:30 PM

Where?

Cumberland Public Library, Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland, RI, USA

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Adult Summer Reading Debrief & Discussion

Join fellow adult services libarians to debrief about your 2018 Adult Summer Reading Program. At this sharin session, we will focus on new ideas, challenges and successes from this summer while also touching on program ideas for the 2019 theme (A Universe of Stories) and other related topics. You are encouraged to bring materials from your summer reading program if you have them to showcase with the group, as well as stories or outcomes you collected. Even if you did not hold a program in 2018, you can join us and listen to get ideas for a potential program next year!


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When?

Wednesday, Oct 10, 2018, 02:00 PM

Where?

Lincoln Public Library, Old River Road, Lincoln, RI, USA

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Lunchtime Skills Series: Google Drive 101

The Lunchtime Skills Series will run bi-monthly and focus on practical technology skills and web resources that can easily be covered in webinar format. This 50 minute webinar will focus on the basics of using Google Drive and Google Docs, whether you are interested for your own personal/professional use or for sharing with your library patrons. Eat lunch as you follow along, or revisit the webinar recording in your own time!


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When?

Wednesday, Oct 17, 2018, 12:00 PM

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Trends in RI Public Libraries: Highlights from the 2018 Annual Survey

Attend this webinar to learn a some highlights and trends from the data gathered in the 2018 Rhode Island Public Library Survey. How many people visited a public library? How many programs and how many attendees? Trends will be discussed with a look back at previous years’ data to see what usage is on the rise. Data will be presented in charts and infographics and attendees will be encouraged to discuss some of the possible reasons behind the numbers and what it could mean for future services and programs. Attendees will also learn where and how they can delve deeper into all the data collected in the annual survey.


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When?

Tuesday, Oct 30, 2018, 02:00 PM

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Millennials in the Library

Millennials have been accused of killing a lot of industries, from home ownership to breakfast cereal to napkins(?!) and yet a recent PEW research study has shown that Millennials were the most likely generation of adults to have used a library, visited a library website and even to have simply read a book in the past year. How can libraries expand on services and programs that bring in Millennials lest we go the way of the diamond industry and family restaurant chains like Applebees? Join fellow programming librarians as we dig in to the trending topic of "Emerging Adulthood" to discuss what being a Millennial even means and brainstorm programming ideas designed for this particular population.


Register to Attend

When?

Thursday, Nov 29, 2018, 02:00 PM

Where?

Tiverton Public Library, Roosevelt Avenue, Tiverton, RI, USA

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Assistive Technology to Support Low Vision and Blind Consumers

Assistive (also called adaptive) technologies are digital solutions that enable people with disabilities to live independently. Blind persons can hear computer-screen text, and people with visual impairments can enlarge text, enabling independent reading. People who are unable to manipulate a mouse can enter data, and those who cannot physically hear a computer prompt can view prompts.


A Visual Presentation and Discussion on:

1. Rhode Island Vision Support Resources & Digital Literacy Resources (PPT)
2. Tablets, Mounts and Accessories to promote a physically accessible space for clients.
3. Demonstration of Assistive Technology Devices: Hands on with Hand Held Portable
Magnifiers, Tablets and Vision Apps for reading, Table-Stationary Technology Devices for
low vision and blind access.
4. Questions-Discussion


Register to Attend

When?

Thursday, Dec 6, 2018, 09:30 AM

Where?

Warwick Public Library: Central Library, Sandy Lane, Warwick, RI, USA

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Supporting Small Business & Encouraging Entrepreneurship

Do you have a relationship with the small businesses in your community? Have you ever participated as a Neighborhood Champion on Small Business Saturday? Does your library offer services that you could be marketing to business owners and entrepreneurs? Join fellow adult programming librarians to discuss the pros and cons of partnering with businesses, share your ideas for working with local businesses, hear ideas from other libraries and leave with resources for reaching out to businesses and entrepreneurs in your community.


Register to Attend

When?

Monday, Sep 24, 2018, 09:00 PM

Where?

Greenville Public Library, Putnam Pike, Greenville, RI, USA

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Contact

Please contact me to share questions, comments or ideas for next month's newsletter!

Email: nicolette.baffoni@olis.ri.gov
Website: www.olis.ri.gov
Location: One Capitol Hill Providence RI
Phone: 401-574-9316
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/olisri/
Twitter: @olisri