Greetings! Our September free webinar list is now up and ready. Please check out all of the wonderful offerings at http://michigan.gov/libraryce . Highlights include: Wednesday, Sep. 14 (12-1 pm) Pokémon! How Two Libraries Scored Major Points with a Game Craze (Programming Librarian) http://www.programminglibrarian.org/learn/ For 10 years, the Prince George Public Library (PGPL) in British Columbia, Canada, has hosted downtown walking tours highlighting historic buildings and landmarks. The recent "Pokémon Go" phenomenon has led to an increase in downtown foot traffic, drawing Pokémon players to these historic sites, many of which are Pokéstops. Seeing an opportunity for outreach, PGPL began guided "'Pokémon Go' Walking Tours," in which players can learn about the history of Prince George while battling for gyms, collecting Pokémon and hatching their eggs. This presentation will share how PGPL was able to work this unique mobile app into a thriving, educational program. Through simple social media posts, traditional paper marketing and some of the silliest conversations of their careers, the staff of the Pryor (Okla.) Public Library used "Pokémon Go" to reach new library users and increase their "street cred" among current users. Learn how your library can use the game's augmented reality feature to engage patrons on social media, place lures to draw patrons and Pokémon to the library, and create fun in-house marketing to let your patrons know that your library knows what's up. For more information and to register, visit: http://www.programminglibrarian.org/learn/ Wednesday, Sep 21 (10-11 am) Health and Wellness at Your Library (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) Public libraries are uniquely situated to play a key role in improving community health, and there are many ways to leverage existing resources and services to address health and wellness. This presentation will highlight successful consumer health services and community partnerships in two public libraries in Kansas. In addition to sharing ideas for programs and activities, we will also discuss how public librarians and medical librarians can work together to help meet the community's health information needs. Put on your thinking caps, and come prepared to join in the conversation! This session is for anyone interested in consumer health outreach, and partnerships between libraries and community organizations. For more information and to register, visit: https://nnlm.gov/mcr/education/breezing Wednesday, Sep. 28 (12-1 pm) Coding Clubs: Youth Programming for Public Libraries (TechSoup) https://cc.readytalk.com/registration/#/?meeting=talr0jorrgs3&campaign=3hquxk278ef4 Does your library offer programs related to coding? Coding is quickly gaining traction as an essential digital skill in the 21st century, and many public libraries are offering coding classes for youth and adults as a way of promoting STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). The challenge is that coding is often a new skill for librarians and library staff who are responsible for offering programs. The good news is that you don't have to be an expert in computer science to offer effective educational programs that teach coding skills. There are many free resources that can be used as a guide to starting a coding club at your library, no experience required. Come to this free webinar to hear about two examples of public libraries that have offered coding clubs using free curriculum provided by library partners. For more information and to register, visit: https://cc.readytalk.com/registration/#/?meeting=talr0jorrgs3&campaign=3hquxk278ef4 Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan atkine@michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746 Our collective efforts can help make Michigan a Top 10 education state in 10 years! Here are the goals and strategies: http://mi.gov/top10in10/ [cid:image001.png@01D2039A.4E4BC0C0]
