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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

Staff Association THUNDER Event Sign-Up Now Open

Submitted by victoria.stephens on Mon, 12/11/2017 - 10:49

Staff Association’s next event will make you Rumble with excitement.

The sign-up form is now available for the Jan. 9 OKC Thunder vs. the Portland Trail Blazers game at Chesapeake Energy Arena.

Please read carefully:

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Staff Association

Database Highlight #23: We've Got the Jewish Newspaper for That (yes, really!)

Submitted by sadie.bruce on Mon, 12/11/2017 - 08:02

Hanukkah starts tomorrow! Learn about Jewish history with The Jewish Exponent, located in the Historical Newspapers collection. Covering the time period of 1887 – 1990, The Jewish Exponent is a record of Jewish life, politics, and traditions in the 19th and 20th century.

Thank you! Results of 2017 United Way Campaign

Submitted by victoria.stephens on Fri, 12/08/2017 - 15:19

A big THANK YOU to everyone that “played it forward” in this year’s United Way campaign. The Library raised $8,593 for our community.

Interested in learning more about the United Way?

Check out the United Way of Central Oklahoma Website. 

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United Way

Commission: Next Regular Meeting Dec. 14

Submitted by victoria.stephens on Fri, 12/08/2017 - 09:46

The next Regular Meeting is Dec. 14 at the Capitol Hill Library at 3:30 PM.

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Commission

New EduBrite Course Available: Active Shooter

Submitted by victoria.stephens on Thu, 12/07/2017 - 09:40

In response to requests for an active shooter training, Learning and Development has worked closely with Security Department Manager, Ed Dillard, to select an active shooter training course that is now available.

We are pleased to offer an online Active Shooter Training through EduBrite. The content is provided by FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The methods and theories of the training are in line with what was presented at Staff Day 2017.

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Training, EduBrite

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