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Nic News Weekly
Friday, July 15, 2022

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BadgerLink Resource Guide for Public Libraries


link to BadgerLink Resource Guide for Public LibrariesBadgerLink recently created its Public Library Resource Guide. Its main purpose is to provide a listing of BadgerLink’s “best bets” - those resources that are best suited for public library users.

The guide is a PDF and can be added to a public library website for patron use, or simply used by public librarians to narrow down the many resources available through BadgerLink, whether that be at the reference desk or on the library’s website.

Please email Jen Champoux, BadgerLink Technical Support & Training, with feedback, questions, or requests for more/similar documents.

Continuing Education
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Be a Canva master!


Have you been thinking about trying Canva to do your graphics, fliers or PR? Or maybe you already use it but want some tips to up your game. 

Teen Services Underground agent Bethany Dietrich, a veteran 9-year Canva user, is here to help. Check out her handy tips video here. [Canva Tips and Tricks. Dietrich, Bethany. Teen Services Underground blog. June 27, 2002].

Visit DigitalLearn.org

New & improved courses available on DigitalLearn.org


The Public Library Association's (PLA) DigitalLearn.org is a digital literacy training site that offers self-paced courses to help patrons learn computer basics, cyber security, video conferencing, and more (supported by AT&T).

Every day, community members access their local public libraries hoping to complete life tasks but lack the basic computer knowledge and skills to do so. PLA has partnered with AT&T to expand their work in helping libraries and their communities close the digital divide. DigitalLearn.org has a variety of courses that build digital literacy skills and confidence using technology. The online courses are freely available to everyone and teach basic skills such as tips for getting started with email, navigating websites and commonly used apps, operating search engines, mastering cybersecurity, and more.

With support from AT&T, PLA has been able to add and update courses, improve training materials, and include Spanish translations. Visit DigitalLearn.org to view the new and improved courses (marked NEW!) and share the site with your community members looking to increase their digital literacy skills.

Upcoming CE, Deadlines & Celebrations
Items in red were added since the prior newsletter.
Remember to visit the NEWI website for the latest CE opportunities.

WLAF George Bauer Memorial Fund Continuing Education Scholarship applications due
July 15 

WLAF Gloria Hoegh Memorial Fund Education for Rural Librarians Scholarship applications due
July 15

Library Education Scholarship applications due
July 15

Sally Davis Scholarship applications due
July 15 

Vida Cummins Stanton Scholarship applications due
July 15 

Diversity Scholarship applications due
July 15

Britannica Library for BadgerLink - Session 1
July 19

Britannica Library for BadgerLink - Session 2
July 20

Sustainable Thinking for the Future of Libraries from Niche Academy
July 20

Cheat Sheets Made Easy: Creating Job Aids for Employee Training
July 20

The Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table Guide to Addressing Comic Book Bans, Censorship, and Challenges
July 21

Mental Health Wellness: How Employers Should Evolve with Employee Expectations
July 21

The Overcomer in You
July 21

Wellness and Resilience Strategies
July 22

WiLSWorld Shorts - Outreach AND Engagement: How to Make Space for Both
July 22

5 Signs of a Toxic Work Environment and How to Fix It
July 25

The Relationship Between Personal Stress and Community Resilience
July 26

ARSL Early Bird registration pricing closes, and regular registration opens
July 26

Effective Health Communication and Health Literacy: Understanding the Connection from the National Library of Medicine
June 27

Brave Voices, Brave Choices from PLA
July 27

The Post-Pandemic Library: Managing Issues Now That They are Our Daily Routine
July 27

Empower Your Library Against Book Bans
July 28

WISL CE scholarship to WLA Conference applications due
August 1

Play Make Learn Conference
August 8-9

First Amendment Audits- How to Respond from Cities and Villages Mutual Insurance Company
August 10

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention for Veterans, Service Members, Families and Communities from WebJunction
August 12

BiblioCon'22 from BiblioCommons
August 24-25

Emerging Tech Trends for 2022 and Beyond from WebJunction
August 30

Wisconsin Trustee Training Week
August 22-26

ARSL Conference (Chattanooga, TN)
September 14-17

Tech Days webinar series
September 20-21

Conversation Cafés: Engagement Strategies to Encourage Dialog with WLA Outreach Services Roundtable
September 28

Back in Circulation Conference in Madison, WI
October 3-4

WLA Annual Conference - Lake Geneva, WI
November 1-4

How to Train Your Community on Libby - from OverDrive
November 9

2023 WLA Annual Conference - Madison Marriott West in Middleton, WI
October 25 - 27, 2023

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