Exciting opportunity from WebJunction! Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan atkine@michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746 We know that libraries of all sizes do incredible work in their communities, but right now we have a special message just for small libraries (that is libraries serving communities with 25,000 or fewer people): Are you always thinking about new ways to engage your community with your library's services? A big-picture thinker who can also manage minute details and get people excited about long-term projects? Looking for an opportunity to reinvigorate your library space to support active learning in your community? If this describes you, then check out this awesome opportunity from WebJunction and our partners at the Association for Rural and Small Libraries to submit an application to the Small Libraries Create Smart Spaces project. 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Let us know here ><http://click.e.oclc.org/?qs=fe26ce532a254310c2e60b0f1ffa8e363d419d934774cf69789bf5bd4fa12fee> [http://www.webjunction.org/etc/designs/oclc/emailcontent/images/section/corn...] [http://www.webjunction.org/etc/designs/oclc/emailcontent/images/section/corn...] Small Libraries Create Smart Spaces We know that libraries of all sizes do incredible work in their communities, but right now we have a special message just for small libraries (that is libraries serving communities with 25,000 or fewer people): Are you always thinking about new ways to engage your community with your library's services? A big-picture thinker who can also manage minute details and get people excited about long-term projects? Looking for an opportunity to reinvigorate your library space to support active learning in your community? If this describes you, then check out this awesome opportunity from WebJunction and our partners at the Association for Rural and Small Libraries<http://click.e.oclc.org/?qs=fe26ce532a25431084ba9cf1659b6ea5d4f9788f14015cc7732d0ad84c74caf0> to submit an application to the Small Libraries Create Smart Spaces<http://click.e.oclc.org/?qs=fe26ce532a2543103b1780a523892f4960ed8097548a4a898c57b6be820df8b5> project. Fifteen small public libraries will be selected to receive instructional and material support to engage their communities in a space transformation process that supports active learning at the library. In addition to fostering local change and impact, these libraries and their experiences will influence knowledge and resources that will be shared with the public library field at large, demonstrating the amazing leadership that exists within small libraries and their communities. Applications are being accepted through 5:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time on Friday, October 21, 2016. Read the participant overview<http://click.e.oclc.org/?qs=fe26ce532a25431067b0bd39de8c6e9d7494a4bb2c2273bf9d3226b77cf87c76>, and if it feels like a good fit, head on over to the application itself<http://click.e.oclc.org/?qs=fe26ce532a25431058b8002aa2e1bc835f602152c818209eeea02efeb1b8b9db>. Please share this opportunity with your networks as well! Speaking of small, if you are headed to the ARSL conference<http://click.e.oclc.org/?qs=fe26ce532a25431077d0c366ec0e939c2699e9cc32f65f45f02e7e715b1f51d2> later this month, stop by and say hi at the WebJunction table, we'd be glad to see you! 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[http://www.webjunction.org/etc/designs/oclc/emailcontent/images/section/corn...] [http://www.webjunction.org/etc/designs/oclc/emailcontent/images/section/corn...] October is Health Literacy Month<http://click.e.oclc.org/?qs=fe26ce532a254310f334fcafe0123b1a4dbb4c182de8031cab9e16425cae300b> Helen Osborne, M.Ed., OTR/L, founder of Health Literacy Month, shares advice for public library staff and management on how important clearly communicating about health is and how your library can help patrons find relevant, readable, credible, up-to-date health resources. [October is Health Literacy Month]<http://click.e.oclc.org/?qs=fe26ce532a254310f334fcafe0123b1a4dbb4c182de8031cab9e16425cae300b> Social Library, Voters' Edition<http://click.e.oclc.org/?qs=fe26ce532a254310a24fcb9629b49434caa48c000f5d082b4886e5dcea4b717e> The latest edition of the Social Library features some of the ways in which libraries are raising awareness for voters in their communities. 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Laura Metzler, Small Business Information Librarian, Cecil County Public Library in Maryland, oriented her advice around four ways you can reach entrepreneurs in your community. No matter the size of your library or your community, Metzler showed concrete ideas big and small that you can initiate. Read this summary of the webinar, then watch the free recording for all of Metzler's insights. 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Just preparing staff effectively for upgrades or changes to technology takes finesse. How does one person do it all? Strong project and time management skills are key. Regardless of your job title, and whether working with a small team or a library-wide technology committee, anyone can learn smart practices to keep everything, and everyone, in motion and on target. 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