In this issue of What’s New @ WJIL you’ll find everything from training on using the new IL Resource Sharing Policy Directory, to a guide and templates for disaster planning and recovery, new WJIL spotlights, how to enhance broadband access and “Mojo Magic” - don’t miss it! 

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Resources

Resource Sharing Policy Directory – Training Materials

• The new ILLINET Resource Sharing Policy Directory is now available. To assist you in learning how to make the most of this directory, training materials have been posted on the WJIL Resource Sharing page for Policies. You’ll find PPT training on how to get started, how to add your policies and how to search for policies.
• Path: [Illinois Center » Ongoing Statewide Programs » Resource Sharing » Policies]

Library Law: Sexual Predators and Library Internet Services

• In an effort to make it more difficult for convicted sex offenders to use the Internet to connect with previous or new victims, the Illinois General Assembly has passed two new laws that implicate public use of libraries’ computers and Internet service.
• Path: [Library Management » Organizational Management » Library Law Articles (IL)]

Mojo Magic: Special Library Association/Illinois Chapter Meeting (streaming video)

• Mojo Magic! Get your mojo on with a couple of info pros, Dianna Wiggins and Lorene Kennard, as they share secret weapons of the Internet by demonstrating tools, widgets and resources that you may not have seen before. Included in this fun, interactive session are tips and tricks with the latest widgets and applications from the world of social media, aggregation tools that will make you look smarter than you really are, and just plain fun stuff that you may want to check out for personal or professional reasons. Thanks to MLS for sharing this along with the wonderful Supplemental Materials for this session!
• Path: [Illinois Center » Illinois Learning Center » Online Learning » Illinois Wimba Archives]

The Resilient Organization: A Guide for Disaster Planning and Recovery

• This comprehensive 75-page guide to preparing for any predicament and disaster recovery is available for download in PDF or MSWord format. The attached Excel worksheets can also serve as templates for your planning and recovery process. You may also want to browse the TechSoup Disaster Planning and Recovery Toolkit.
• Path: [Library Management » Policies & Procedures » Disaster Planning]

Levering Funding to Enhance Broadband Access

• A study of whether membership in Indiana’s Public Library Internet Consortium is helping public libraries leverage state and federal funds to maximize their broadband connectivity.
• Path: [Library Management » Budget & Finance]

Courses and Learning

Reaching Spanish Speaking Agricultural Communities: Webinar

• Spanish-speakers working in agriculture communities are looking to their libraries and other community technology centers for public access to computers. But like the recent Latinos and Library Perceptions Report confirms, there’s more to be done to reach out to these communities. Join special guests, Patricia Rempel, PhD, Reference and Collections Librarian at Coutts Education Library, University of Alberta and José Garcia, Teen and Reference Services Librarian, King County Library System and NW REFORMA Past President, for this free webinar as they share insights from research on perceived usages of community public access computers by Spanish-speakers in rural Washington gathered through interviews with information professionals.

Using Social Media to Make the Case for Supporting Libraries: Webinar

• Learn how non-profits such as libraries can use social websites to put access to information and libraries on the agenda of community leaders, elected officials, and local and national agencies.

Community

WJIL Library Spotlight: Lake County Discovery Museum

• The Lake County Discovery Museum provides a fun, well-rounded museum experience.Hands-on interactive exhibits introduce the history of Lake County in a fun learning environment. The museum also displays the nation’s largest permanent exhibition on the history and significance of postcards. Find out more about this unique Illinois library.
• Path: [Illinois Center » Illinois Library Community » Illinois Library and Member Spotlight]

WJIL Member Spotlight: Charlotte Bruce

• A love for the written word and a willingness to embrace new technology have made Charlotte Bruce, Director of the Learning Resources Center at Olney Central College (OCC), an innovator in the field. Find out why Charlotte was chosen for our most recent WJIL Member Spotlight.
• Path: [Illinois Center » Illinois Library Community » Illinois Library and Member Spotlight]

What Could I do with…Mojo Magic?

One of the best things about WJIL is the capability to share valuable workshop materials across the state. Be sure to take a look at the materials provided by MLS as a part of the Special Library Association Illinois Chapter Meeting. You’ll find A Dozen Tips on Using Social Media, Fun and Productivity with Social Media by Dianna K. Wiggins and 60 Sites in 60 Minutes from Lorene Kennard