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Tech Training Courses Available on EduBrite

Submitted by victoria.stephens on Thu, 01/04/2018 - 08:34

Need to sharpen your technology skills? EduBrite has several courses available covering topics for both the novice and intermediate technology user.

Fast Facts About the Course:

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Technology, Training, EduBrite

EBSCOhost Micro Class Series Available (Only 15 Mins Long Each!)

Submitted by victoria.stephens on Thu, 01/04/2018 - 07:45

EBSCOhost, the online reference service used by libraries everywhere, recently released a series of microlearning classes. The classes are available on their website HERE.

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Ebsco, Training, EduBrite

Hoopla Checkouts now 6 per Month

Submitted by sadie.bruce on Thu, 01/04/2018 - 07:44

1st Quarter Safety Training Due March 31st

Submitted by victoria.stephens on Wed, 01/03/2018 - 16:08

Learning and Development would like to announce the required 1st quarter online safety training to all staff. The training needs to be completed by March 31, 2018. This training is titled, “Bloodborne Pathogens” and can be found in EduBrite.

Please note:

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Safety Training, EduBrite

Digital Dash Results

Submitted by sadie.bruce on Wed, 01/03/2018 - 08:49

Happy New Year!

As of December 31st, we reached 96.2% of our Digital Dash goal. While we didn’t reach the top, this is still a good showing and we’re already gearing up for next year.

Each library saw an increase in average daily checkouts. Each library had a recommendation for a top book of 2017. Each library showed a great amount of enthusiasm for connecting readers with ebooks and eaudio. Thank you for your efforts!

We’d love to hear from you:

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OverDrive

New EduBrite Course: A Librarian's Guide to Homelessness

Submitted by victoria.stephens on Tue, 12/26/2017 - 16:38

A new optional course in EduBrite called, “A Librarian’s Guide to Homelessness” is now available.

In these cold winter months the Library is a popular spot to escape the freezing temperatures, and as a result, our library staff may interact with more homeless customers than usual. This training course, based on the expertise of Ryan Dowd and www.homelesslibrary.com, is a resource to staff looking for ways to best meet the needs of homeless library customers.

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Training

2018-2020 Strategic Plan Video and Explanation

Submitted by victoria.stephens on Tue, 12/26/2017 - 16:24

In preparation for the MLC Long Range Planning Committee meeting that is scheduled for Wednesday, January 17th, the Long-Range Planning Workgroup, appointed by Kay Bauman, has been meeting regularly to review the Library Unbound Strategic Plan and related material. The group has drafted an updated strategic plan to be presented to the Long Range Planning Committee for approval and adoption by the Metropolitan Library Commission at its regularly scheduled meeting in February.

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Strategic Plan, Long Range Planning Committee

Executive Director Search Committee Members Appointed

Submitted by victoria.stephens on Fri, 12/22/2017 - 15:32

The Commission has appointed a group of their members to lead the search process for a new executive director.  The Executive Director Search Committee is expected to have their first meeting in January.

Below is the list of the search committee members:

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Executive Director Search

Thanks a Latte for Your Support

Submitted by victoria.stephens on Tue, 12/19/2017 - 15:58

Thanks a “latte” to all staff for their support for the Friends of the Library Membership Campaign. Metro Library staff, together with the Friends, brew a special blend of kindness and giving for library members year-round.

Since May, there have been 927 Friends membership sign-ups. The work of the Friends directly benefits the library through grants from the Friends.

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Friends

Database Highlight #24: We've got the World Religion for That

Submitted by sadie.bruce on Mon, 12/18/2017 - 09:01

It’s the final database highlight of the year! The highlights will pick up again after the New Year's holiday. 

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Databases

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