Weekly Wrap-Up! – October 11th, 2024

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System Spotlight

By Staff

Greeley Co Get into the Halloween Spirit

Greeley County Library is currently running our 10th annual Pumpkin Patch! We decorate the lot south of the library on Broadway to fit the season with pumpkins, mums, hay bales, scarecrows, corn stalks, milo, etc. Then each of the elementary classes PK-5th grade reserves a time to come. They begin inside with a story, then make a craft, then go outside to pick out their own pumpkin to take home. This year we added a maze made of orange fencing (borrowed from the fair carnival, use your community resources!) and a scarecrow photo op to our outdoor games. A local farmer lets us use his antique pickup on the lot as well. The Pumpkin Patch has become a local favorite activity and photo op for many in the community.

Future Dates & Training Opportunities (All Times in CST)

Click the arrow next to each week to open the list of available training opportunities.

Week of October 14th – October 18th

October 15th – 11 AM – Cybersecurity Webinar: Multifactor Authentication | Webinar/Register Here

October 15th – 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM – NEKLS Focus On: Marysville Library | Webinar/Register Here

October 18th – 10 AM – SWKLS Hybrid Board Meeting at Scott County Library in Scott City | Hybrid Event/Register Here

Week of October 21st – October 25th

October 22nd – 11 AM – Cybersecurity Webinar: Recognizing Phish Scams | Webinar/Register Here

October 23rd – 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM – Mobile Hotspot ERate Changes | Online Discussion/Register Here

October 23rd – 2 PM – 3 PM – iRead Summer Library Program Workshop | Webinar/Zoom Link

Week of October 28th – November 1st

October 29th – November 1st – KLA Conference in Wichita, KS | Register Here

October 29th – 11 AM – Cybersecurity Webinar: Keeping Your Software Updated | Webinar/Register Here

Consulting

By Sara Wilson

Image provided by pixabay.com contributor Geisteskerker

New Template Policies on SWKLS Wiki – Richard

This past week I have been able to settle down a bit and finish up some projects. I have updated the template policy for Disaster Prep and Recovery with attachments included now. This has been in the works since the TechDay+ Session that Steve and I did. I mentioned during the session that the policy was on the wiki but not the attached forms. They are now present.

The template policy for Meeting Rooms, Public Performances, and Exhibits has been added to the Wiki as well. If you would like to view these templates the can be found through this link. As always these templates are in Word so you are able to download the file and edit them to suit the conditions that might be specific to your library.

Upcoming SWKLS Event Highlights

Continuing Education Credits

What counts for continuing education credit? Something that you learn that is related to your job in the library or to library science in general that you spent a minimum of 15 minutes consuming.

This includes:

  • Twosday Takeaways
  • Webinars that we link to on the Wrap UP
  • Recorded webinars on our wiki
  • Webinars that the State Library presents
  • Webjunction Webinars
  • Reading a book from our Professional Collection
  • Workshops
  • Retreat
  • Conferences
  • Pop-Up Trainings

Please also remember that it needs to be reported to us for us to count it! Questions? Feel free to ask!

Recommended Performers

The following are performers that were recommended by fellow librarians. For pricing/scheduling information, please contact the performer directly. Please remember: If you have a performer that your recommend, send them to me and I will gladly post them in the Wrap UP! Sharing is caring! 🙂

Cataloging, Collection Development, and ILL

By Miguel Coca

Collection Development Inspiration

Adult Fiction

Children’s & YA Fiction

October Versed in Verso

From Julie Cavender at auto-graphics:

Hello VERSO Group, 

The October Versed in VERSO recording and presentation is posted. To access the recording and slides, please go to Staff Dashboard > Support > VERSO. 

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Topics covered:

  • Updates on Catalog Module development in progress
  • Reports demonstration and overview
  • Options for paying fines
  • Adding new Location Collections
  • Adding fields to Patron Record Template
  • Viewing Patron Record in Patron Status & Checkout

Regards, 

Julie

Julie Cavender, MLIS

VERSO Product Manager |  Lakewood, CO

(909) 569-1527 | jjc@auto-graphics.com

From the SWKLS Pro Collection

Since running a small library―public, academic, school, or special―often means making do with little or no staff, this challenging task calls for its own set of skills and expertise. That’s where Moorman’s how-to manual comes in, offering guidance on every essential aspect of what it takes to run a small library. Fully revised and updated, including a new chapter on digital library services, the second edition covers such day-to-day issues as

  • Budgeting, from planning to advocacy
  • Developing and implementing policies and procedures
  • Maintaining facilities
  • Acquisition, cataloging, and collection development and management on a shoestring
  • Circulation
  • Programming, outreach, and community partnerships
  • Library technology, from computers and networks to automation systems and beyond

Also featured is an updated resource section listing furniture, automation, book, and periodical vendors; electronic discussion and support groups; professional organizations; and resources for more information. This book is a must-have for any solo librarian or library manager with a small staff.

Technology

by Christopher Dressler

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Password Security!

Passwords are our first line of defense when keeping unauthorized user out of our account and from accessing our sensitive information. Here are just 3 tips to keep your passwords strong:

  1. Make them long. At least 16 characters.
  2. Make them random. Upper and lower-case letters, numbers, special characters.
  3. Make them unique for every account.

Join me Tuesday 10/15 to learn about Multi-Factor Authentication and how can benefit you to keep your private information private.

Sign up for SWKLS🌻 Cybersecurity Webinar Series @UBMeEvents.com
Tuesday’s @ 11am CDT in October🧙🎃 (Except October 8th)

We are giving you a chance to win one of two Lenovo tablets.

For Tablet 1:

Rules are:

  • 1) Attend our cybersecurity webinars every Tuesday in October for an entry into a drawing for a Lenovo Tablet.
  • 2) Every webinar you attend is equal to 1 entry. You can have up to a total of 4 entries by the end of the series.
  • 3) Please attend CAM webinars throughout the month to learn more information.
  • 4) Winner will be announced on October 31st. You can only win one of the 2.

Participate in Cybersecurity Awareness Month Bingo: For the Bingo card visit Cybersecurity Trainings – SWKLS WIKI

For Tablet 2:

Rules:

  • 1) Submit a Blacked-Out CAM Bingo Card with your name and library.
  •      a) Send screenshots or pictures for each item on the card to Sara Wilson for the CE credit and a chance to win a Lenovo Tablet.
  •      b) Please attend CAM webinars throughout the month to learn more information.
  • 2) Winner will be announced on October 31st. You can only win one of the 2.

Twosday Takeaway: Web-based Productivity Apps – SWKLS WIKI

Make you work-life easier with these app suggestions presented by Bernardo – System Administrator. A link to the slides is available by clicking here.

A few days ago, I had the pleasure of presenting on “Web-Based Productivity Apps,” where I shared my top picks for tools that can help you stay focused and efficient throughout your workday. From task management to time tracking, these apps are designed to streamline your workflow and enhance your productivity. If you missed the live session, don’t worry! You can still catch all the insights and tips by watching the recording. Dive in and discover how these web apps can transform your daily routine! Bernardo – System Administrator