Weekly Wrap-Up! – October 25th, 2024

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Greeley Co Get into the Halloween Spirit

As we bid farewell to Greeley County’s Director Ronna Schmidt and wish her well in her retirement, please enjoy these photos of her last pumpkin patch at Greeley County Library. You will be missed, Ronna!

Join Roxie at Hamilton Co. Library

From Hamilton County Library Director Amy Brucker:

Last night, Hamilton Co. hosted Author Roxie Yonkey as part of our Author Series. Roxie has published 5 books. Her latest released this month, titled “Historic Kansas Roadsides.” During her book event she shared several stories from the latest book. I personally loved learning more about the band Kansas and their song Dust in the Wind. 

I wanted to share her information in case she wasn’t on your radar. She lives in Goodland. Her website is: https://roxieontheroad.com/ and her Facebook is: Roxie on the Road.

Follow her on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/@RoxieontheRoad

Stevens County Library’s Circle Time Kids Got a Special Visitor

From Stevens County Library Director Stacey Strickland:

On October 9, Stevens County Library Circle Time received a visit from a real life Red Kangaroo named Pippa! Pippa lives on Cake ‘n Cow Farms (@cakencowfarms on Instagram) in Stevens County along with Nigerian dwarf goats, mini cows, emus, and so many more non-traditional farm animals. Miss Stacey is excited to offer unique experiences to the Circle Time kids this year, and there are so many more surprises in store for them as the season progresses!

Here is a video that Stacey shared of the kangaroo bouncing around the library!

It’s not every day that you get to watch a kangaroo exploring a library! Here’s one more video. 🙂

Scott County Library’s Kids Met and Learned About Several Animals

From Children’s Librarian Millie Dearden:

We had Mackenzie from the Pratt Educational Museum here yesterday!  She was awesome… she did a program for each of our age groups and did an amazing job!  She had lots of animal pelts and skulls along with several live critters!!!  All it cost us was a donation to the Museum!

We are planning on having her back in June for Summer Reading!!!

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 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

October 29th – 10 AM – 11 AM – Share Knowledge, Ideas, Learning, and Library Solutions! | Webinar/Zoom Link

October 29th – 2 PM – 3 PM – New EBSCOhost Demonstration & Open Questions |Webinar/ Register Here

October 30th – 10 AM – 11 AM – NCompass Live: Pretty Sweet Tech | Webinar/Register Here

Week of November 4th – November 8th

5th – Registration opens for CSLP online symposium

5th – Election Day

5th – 10 AM – 11 AM – Empower K-12 Student Research with Explora! (State Library of Kansas) | Webinar/ Zoom Link

6th – 1 PM – 2 PM – Digital Navigators at the Library | Webinar/Register Here

Consulting

By Sara Wilson

El Quartelejo Museum & Jerry Thomas Gallery & Collection

After the board meeting at Scott County Library last week, when we finished enjoying a delicious lunch (thank you, Rhonda and Scott County Library staff!), we ventured over to the El Quartelejo Museum & Jerry Thomas Gallery & Collection. Those of us who attended were blown away by this jewel in southwest Kansas! First, we walked into the newly minted fossil lab, where SCHS science teacher Kris Super (who also has his education in Geology and Paleontology from KU & FHSU) was working on a HUGE and very rare fossil that he found right here in Kansas of an Elasmosaur. According to Kris, this is one of only two skulls of an Elasmosaur ever found in Kansas, with the first one being in the 1800s. It’s also one of the most complete Elasmosaur fossils ever found and has been scanned by the local hospital so we could see what was inside the rock that he was carefully chipping away at. Kris is an enthusiastic and wonderful educator and he had us all entranced with his storytelling and the fascinating facts that he shared with us about his passion.

Next, we were guided through the museum by Stephanie Fisher, the former Director of Scott County Library! She shared with us the history of the museum, plans for the future, and of course, all kinds of interesting facts about fossils as well as local and regional history. We saw a model of the founder of Scott City, western historical artifacts, carriages, antique farming equipment, and more!

Once our tour of the musuem was complete, we went into the Jerry Thomas Gallery where we saw intricate paintings and beadwork as well as magazines that some of the original paintings were featured in. We were also treated to the stories behind some of the artwork. It was a very enriching experience.

If you are in the area, I highly recommend checking out this museum. It is a hidden treasure. Facility Manager Danny Siegrist is a gracious host. He has been at that museum for a very long time and would be happy to see more visitors stopping through. Tours are available Tuesday through Saturday, 1 PM – 5 PM or by appointment. You can call them at 620-872-5912.

KLA is Next Week

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! 🙂

Happy Halloween!

Since some of our office won’t be here to say it next week, we wanted to wish a happy holiday to those who celebrate! You’re a treat! 🙂

Cataloging, Collection Development, and ILL

By Miguel Coca

Collection Development Inspiration

Adult Fiction

Children’s & YA Fiction

New to the SWKLS Pro Collection

This fun, simple book was written by request from my national and international clients! Thanks for the kick to do it! In the dance world, yes, it takes two to tango but in the REAL world, It Takes 4 To Tango! There are four main personalities in the workplace. The differences between these four personalities can sometimes make it hard to communicate and get along. We often try to communicate with other people (personalities) like we want to be communicated with, not the way THEY want to be communicated with.

So what happens? We have communication break downs, negotiation let-downs and delegation fall-downs. It Takes 4 To Tango is the guidebook to solve these problems simply and fast! Discover how to: Communicate with people who are not like you Identify the DARK side of a personality Give feedback to the different personalities Emphasize your strengths Teach your children the life lesson…that people are not difficult just different.

There are four generations in the workplace today; Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. The problem is we have differences that form a gap, stifling our relationships and preventing us from working cohesively. Each generation was raised differently, including technologies, experiences, and world events that have shaped us.

Here is the bottom-line… Different does not have to mean difficult. The pointed questions and honest answers this book exposes are designed to help us understand and respect each other better, and bridge the generational gaps that divide us in our workplace and at home resulting in better more productive relationships.

From the SWKLS Pro Collection

In Dark Archives, Megan Rosenbloom seeks out the historic and scientific truths behind anthropodermic bibliopegy―the practice of binding books in this most intimate covering. Dozens of such books live on in the world’s most famous libraries and museums. Dark Archives exhumes their origins and brings to life the doctors, murderers, and indigents whose lives are sewn together in this disquieting collection. Along the way, Rosenbloom tells the story of how her team of scientists, curators, and librarians test rumored anthropodermic books, untangling the myths around their creation and reckoning with the ethics of their custodianship.

A librarian and journalist, Rosenbloom is a member of The Order of the Good Death and a cofounder of their Death Salon, a community that encourages conversations, scholarship, and art about mortality and mourning. In Dark Archives―captivating and macabre in all the right ways―she has crafted a narrative that is equal parts detective work, academic intrigue, history, and medical curiosity: a book as rare and thrilling as its subject.

Technology

by Christopher Dressler

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Week 1: 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)

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

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Week 2: Multifactor Authentication!

Passwords alone are no longer enough to keep your accounts secure, especially with hackers using powerful tools to guess them. Strengthen your digital security by enabling Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). MFA adds an extra layer of protection by requiring a second step, like a code sent to your phone or a fingerprint scan. This way, even if someone gets your password, they won’t be able to access your account without that second form of verification. Make your accounts more secure and protect your personal information by turning on MFA today.

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.