Tag Archives: Community

Graphic Design: Elements of Design – 1 LEU

 

Color paint chipsDo you want to spruce up your library’s graphic design? Learning and understanding the elements of design can help any artistic novice create attractive signage and advertisements. This hour-long session will cover the foundations of graphic design, including color, contrast, texture, and fonts and how they coexist in an image.

Date Recorded: 8/23/2017

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter: Matthew Stephenson / Pendleton Community Public Library

COLOR:
Color Code Picker: https://www.colorcodepicker.com/
Colors Palette Generator: https://coolors.co/
Paletton Color Wheel: http://paletton.com/

FONTS:
MyFonts’ WhatTheFont Tool: https://www.myfonts.com/WhatTheFont/
DaFont: http://www.dafont.com/
Font Squirrel: https://www.fontsquirrel.com/
Google Fonts: https://fonts.google.com/

QUESTIONS FROM ATTENDEES:
Portrait Illustration Maker (avatar maker): http://illustmaker.abi-station.com/index_en.shtml
Coblis – Color Blindness Simulator: http://www.color-blindness.com/coblis-color-blindness-simulator/

Resources are provided for convenience only and do not constitute an endorsement by the Indiana State Library.


Banned Books with Vonnegut & Bradbury – 1 LEU

 

image of banned booksJoin us as Chris Lafave of the Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library and Professor Johnathan Eller of the Center for Ray Bradbury Studies explain how their organizations celebrate the lives and works of two often-banned authors. They’ll share their experiences and best practices when it comes to banned books, information about their outreach services, and details on how Vonnegut Library and Bradbury Center are celebrating Banned Books Week.

Date Recorded: 9/26/2016

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenters: Chris Lafave / Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library and Professor Johnathan Eller / Center for Ray Bradbury Studies


Infographic Tools – 1 LEU


image of different types of infographics charts graphs

A picture says a thousand words, but when paired with data, it can say even more! Join us as we share tools you can use to bring your data to life.

 

 

Date Recorded: 5/24/2016

Some links and information mentioned during the webinar:

Infographic tools

Inspiration

Infographic video tools

Data Sources

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenters:  Jennifer Clifton and Emily Schaber / Indiana State Library


Spreading the Word: Taking Early Literacy Messages to the Streets – 1 LEU

 

Logo for Early Literacy ProgramFrom inception to completion, two librarians share their experiences with an IMLS Sparks grant. Shawnee Branch of Allen County Public Library received $23,421 to encourage positive interactions between adults and their young children and promote early learning. From story walks to yard signs and outreach to adults in parks, thrift stores and the farmers’ market, library staff spread the word. Did anyone get the message? Watch and find out!

“This project is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.”

Date Recorded: 11/17/16

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenters: Pamela Martn-Diaz, Shawnee Branch Manager and Early Literacy Coordinator and Heather Grady, Shawnee Branch Assistant Manager and Children’s Librarian at the Allen County Public Library


Interlocal Agreements – 1 LEU

 

image of 2 puzzle pieces

Is your library close to the Indiana border and you would like to serve non-residents that live across the border in another state? Or, are you interested in partnering with a neighboring township to provide library service to the unserved residents of that township? Are you interested in working with a nearby school system to provide library services to students? If any of this applies to you and your library, join IU legal extern, Trevor Oakerson, for a webinar on interlocal agreements. The types of agreements to be discussed include interstate compact agreements, service agreements with townships, and partnerships with other local government entities. This webinar will cover the minimum requirements for these agreements by law as well as some tips on how to draft a thorough agreement.

Date Recorded: 7/26/17

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Slides in PDF Format

Presenter: Trevor Oakerson / Indiana State Library


Overdoses in Libraries – 1 LEU

logo of Indiana Recovery AllianceThe webinar will briefly outline the opiate, HIV and HCV epidemics across the country. We will then focus in on identifying overdoses and administration of naloxone (the opioid or opiate overdose reversal drug, commonly known as NARCAN). We will briefly discuss the laws that fully protect those administering naloxone and over 40 years of evidence showing the safety and effectiveness of naloxone. The webinar will wrap up with information about sharps recycling options and addictions treatment. This webinar is eligible for 1 LEU when watched in conjunction with the second video below.

Date Recorded: 12/14/2016

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter: Chris Abert / Indiana Recovery Alliance

Additional Resources (please watch both videos before you generate your LEU certificate):


Incorporating Yoga into Library Programming – 1 LEU

child doing a yoga poseMeghan Alexander, Yoga Librarian at the Hagerstown Public Library, explains the benefits of mind, body, and breath connection and how this works for programming across generations and abilities. We’ll learn why the library is the perfect organization to offer this type of programming, all about Kinetic (or Physical) Literacy, and how to use the library as a center for Service Yoga (free yoga to under-served populations). We’ll cover who can lead these programs, what certification and qualifications may be needed, and how to promote safety in library programs as well as in programs outside the library.

Date Recorded: 8/3/2016

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter: Meghan Alexander / Hagerstown Public Library


Get Gaming in Your Library – 1 LEU

image of a board gameWhile the world is full of apps, shiny game consoles & massive online games, more traditional sorts of games are more popular than ever. Second Generation Game Geek, Jennifer Taylor, Programming Services Librarian from the Hagerstown Public Library, will talk about the world of tabletop gaming. We will discuss the multiple varieties of board games, card games & role-playing games out there, and how to use these as the means to bring people together. We will cover how libraries can incorporate circulating games into their collection and game-related programming into their services. And we will look at some of the available resources that libraries can use to learn more about gaming.

Date Recorded: 10/25/2016

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter: Jennifer Taylor / Hagerstown Public Library


How Do I Know If I’m Stressed? – 1 LEU

an image of a knotDo you ever feel stressed? Most individuals will answer “yes” to this question. With the holidays fast approaching many feel additional stress besides the everyday stress. Learn the triggers and warning signs of stress and how to manage your stress.

Date Recorded: 10/18/2016

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter: Lisa R. Cangany / Purdue Extension, Health and Human Services


Do You Hear What I Hear? How Patron Bashing is Killing Our Spirit – 1 LEU

cat that is angryJoin Samantha Minnis and Matt Smith for an in-depth look at the oddly prevalent phenomenon of patron bashing. Is this a problem? Why do we do it? are there any therapeutic benefits to “letting off steam?” Matt and Samantha will use psychological research to answer these questions and discuss why avoiding patron bashing not only leads to better service for library users but a happier work life for library professionals.

Date Recorded: 12/1/16

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenters: Samantha Minnis / Grand Valley State University and Matt Smith/ Kalamazoo Public Library