#librariesrespond—How is your li-brary re-sponding to the Dakota Access Pipe-line protest, the 2016 election af-

termath, or other current events? Tweet and post on social media using the #li-brariesrespond hashtag. Information

sion. This page will be a resource for the library commu-nity to share informa-tion, find resources, and connect as they serve their commu-nities.

Join the conversa-tion—

ALA—The ALA Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services has cre-ated Libraries Respond as a space for us to help keep current events in conversa-tion with libraries’ ongoing work in and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclu-

Born Digital, Died Young? The Challenges of Cultural Preservation in a Digital Age Article Submitted by MaryLei Barclay

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IFLA (Released 12/8/2016) - Digital technologies have allowed for a richer, more diverse production of ideas and expressions than ever before. However, they also bring challenges as re-gards to the preservation of cultural heritage. As part of the Global Informa-tion Society Watch (GISWatch) report 2016, focusing on economic, so-cial and cultural rights and the Internet, IFLA has contributed an article set-ting out the issues from the library perspective.

Preservation is central to the mission of libraries. For commercial publica-tions, once a book or web-site reaches the end of its economic life, it can seem easier to abandon it than keep it. This is not to men-tion the many works which are not even produced for

commercial ends. In both cases, it often needs to be a third party—often li-braries—which intervenes to make sure that infor-mation is available into the future.

The importance of this work should not be under-estimate. World leaders recognized the need to maintain and give access to cultural heritage in the Sustainable Development Goals, as well as in the WSIS +10 conclusions, which called for the devel-opment of practical strate-gies for the preservation of, and access to, recorded information in all of its forms.

There are particular chal-lenges associated with digital heritage. First of all the sheer volume of digital material—how to

decide what to preserve? IFLA was involved in the UNESCO PERSIST pro-gramme, which offers li-braries and cultural heri-tage institutions a helping hand in setting out strate-gies.

Secondly, digital materials often have a number of rightholders. While it can already be difficult to iden-tify and contact one person, obtaining agreement from a number of individuals or firms in order to undertake preservation activities can be almost impossible. IFLA is therefore calling for com-prehensive exception to copyright for preservation that allows both for digiti-zation and work with born-digital materials. It will also be vital to ensure that the creation of digital cop-ies of works does not lead to the creation… Article

December 12, 2016

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digital-savvy students can easily be duped, finds a new report from re-searchers at Stanford Graduate School of Education. see on the Inter-net, the authors said. Article

Current Requests for Proposals for 18th National Conference—AASL—The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) invites pro-posals for concurrent sessions to be presented during its 18th National Conference & Exhibition—Beyond the Horizon—Taking place Nov. 9-11, 2017, in Phoenix, Arizona. The dead-

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own trustees that provide a stable source of income for the libraries through investments of the princi-ple. In addition, Minnesota has 224 library Friends groups. That’s 68% of the state’s 355 branch libraries. Friends of the Library groups sup-port the library through financial contributions for specific projects, volunteers and advocacy.

You can download a director of MN library foundations and Friends groups from the State library Ser-vices website. Go to Library Statis-tics and select “Public Library Com-munity Support” under Data Sum-

You’re also invited to make sugges-tions, share issues, and learn about proposed new indicators and modifi-cations to current definitions. Join your colleagues in a discussion on December 15, 1:30pm. When it’s time, Join the meeting via WebEx or join by phone at 888-742-5095. Registra-tion is not required. Please contact Joe Manion 651-582-8640 if you have questions.

Community Support for MN’s Public Libraries—Minnesota has 38 library foundations. That 27% of the state’s 141 public libraries. Each foundation has funds managed by its

line is January 27, 2017. Informa-tion

U.S. DOE Offering $680K for VR/AR Educational Simulations—School Library Journal (Released 11/30/2016) - The United States Department of Education is running a competition that will award $680,000 to developers of immersive simulations that will prepare stu-dents for the globally competitive workforce of the 21st century by strengthening career and technical skills. Article

Basic American Sigh Language for Library Staff eCourse—ALA January 23, continuing for 6 weeks—

American Sign Language (ASL) is an invaluable skill for library profession-als. A basic grasp of ASL enhances your ability to serve deaf library us-ers and opens up a new world of pos-sibilities for baby storytime pro-grams. It’s also a marketable profes-sional skill that can translate to pub-lic service jobs beyond the library world. Ideal for those without previ-ous experience, in this eCourse, li-brarian and ASL interpreter Kathy MacMillan will use readings, multi-media resources, and online discus-sion boards to introduce basic ASL vocabulary and grammar appropriate for use in a library setting. Register

New Report from Stanford on the Trouble Students (K-12 and Higher Ed) have Judging the Credibility of Information Online—InfoDocket by Gary Price (Filed 11/22/2016) - When it comes to evaluating information that flows across social channels or pops up in a Google search, young and otherwise

Virtual Reference: An Introduc-tion eCourse—ALA January 9, con-tinuing for 4 weeks Fee $175.00—Reference services do not just occur face-to-face anymore—they occur over email, Twitter and Facebook—the ways are endless. Reference 2.0 (virtual reference) is unavoidable in the current digital landscape and is increasingly being offered by public and academic libraries throughout the U.S. It is also the least intuitive of the various forms of reference de-livery for those who are not as com-fortable with or proficient in the use of these tools. Register

Webjunction Webinars—54 free webinars being offered for library staff and non-profits. Click here.

Online Tutorials: Creating them Easily and Effectively eCourse—ALA February 13, continuing for 4 weeks Fee $175.00—Online tutorials are nearly ubiquitous in the library learning world—but are they effec-

What’s new for the 2016 MN Pub-lic Library Annual Report—2016 will soon be history. It’s time to get ready to document your library’s per-formance in your annual report. Share your ideas and preferences about data elements for the 2016 re-port by completing the 2016 Minne-sota Public Library Report Proposed Data Element Changes survey.

tive? Are they easy to create? In this eCourse, Rempel and Slebodnik will introduce you to the process and principles of creating tutorials in order to increase their impact and effectiveness. These principles in-clude accessibility to reach a wider audience and assessment in order to evaluate and reinforce learning. Register

Measure Your Impact: Getting Started with Outcome-Based Evaluation—Info People December 15, 12:00pm Pacific—Do you want to learn how to measure the effects your library’s programs, resources, and services have on your users? Would you like to discover various ways to measure outcomes in your library? In this webinar, where you’ll learn practical tips for getting started with outcome-based evalua-tion. You will gain a deeper under-standing of what outcomes are, and how they work. Register

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ALA by Sharon Mader (Released 12/8/2016) - The Association of Col-lege and Research Libraries (ACRL) Framework Advisory Board (FAB) is excited to announce the launch of the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy Sandbox. The ‘sandbox’ that was first envisioned during the devel-

opment of the Framework is now a reality.

The Sandbox is an openly accessible platform and repository for librarians and their educational partners to dis-cover, share, collect and use ongoing work related to the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education in practice and profes-sional development. The Sandbox is a dynamic resource whose content is created by contributors engaged in the Framework.

“ACRL’s introduction of this innova-tive resource to support the needs of librarians engaging with the Framework in all types of academic settings is reflective of the associa-tion’s strategic priorities,” said ACRL President Irene M.H. Herold. “By providing opportunities for dis-covery and sharing of Framework-related instruction and professional development resources, the Sand-box will help build the capacity of librarians to advance the integra-tion of information…” Article

Musical Impressions: The Art of George Morrison and Music of Briand Morrison—January 9-21 at various locations—This multimedia performance is a visual sequence of George Morrison images accompanied by original jazz guitar compositions by his son, Briand Morrison. Young

adults and adults will enjoy this amazing blend of art and music.

Morrison was surrounded by all styles of music as a child. His life changed when he heard Joe Pass, Portraits of Duke Ellington. That was when Morrison realized jazz could be played on a guitar. Morrison played through college, playing jazz in coffee houses. He now entertains crowds with his new Blues/Rock act that is reminiscent of Hendrix, Stevie Ray, Allman Bros., early Eric Clapton sound-a refined 60s/70s style with a

flavorful chord or two utilizing a looper, drum machine, and some vocal.

Morrison wrote twelve compositions that accompany the 128 images of George Morrison paintings and his drawings. Some of these images have never been shown to the public. The works are from all periods, from the 1940s through his death in 2000.

It’s a LEGACY Thing By Alexis Leitgeb

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Thinking Outside Arrowhead Articles submitted by MaryLei Barclay

Summer 2017 International Li-brarianship Course—Dr. Mary Wagner, Professor Ermita, invites alums of the St. Kate's MLIS pro-gram & other interested LIS profes-sionals to take the Summer 2017 In-ternational Librarianship Course, LIS 7600. The course involves a semi-nar & travel to the IFLA conference to be held in Wroclaw, Poland in Au-gust 19-25, 2017. The enrollment deadline is December 16. If you are interested, contact Dr. Wagner ASAP to learn about costs involved, course requirements, travel logistics, enroll-ment logistics & more. Learn more about the course here

Oak Park Library [IL] to go fine-free for residents next year—Chicago Tribune by Steve Schering (Released 11/29/2016) - The Oak Park Public Library announced it will no

longer levy fines against patrons for overdue materials beginning June 1 of next year. “This recommendation aligns with our library’s philosophy of service model that includes values of access and equity,” Executive Direc-tor David Seleb wrote in a memo. “Fines are a regressive method of raising revenue. They impact the most those who can least afford them. They run contrary to our work to eliminate barriers to service.” Article

CTA, Chicago Public Library Partner to Offer Free Content to Riders - CBS Chicago (Released 11/27/2016) - Mayor Emanuel an-nounced Sunday a new partnership between Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Chicago Public Library. The partnership will offer riders ac-cess to Chicago-based content free of charge. The content includes e-books by Chicago authors and blog posts about the city. Article

Police investigating defaced books about the Quran at Evans-

ton library—Chicago Tribune by Genevieve Bookwalter (Released 11/22/2016) - Evanston police are investigating a report of defaced copies of the Quran and other books about the Quran at Evanston Public Library, officials said Tuesday. On Monday, librarians discovered swastikas, homophobic slurs and other offensive graffiti defacing the books as staff prepared for a pro-gram that evening focusing on the Muslim holy book. Article

Libraries to loan out life-saving equipment and training at South Yorkshire communities—Topix (Released 12/8/2016) - Rother-ham is set to become the first bor-ough in the UK using its libraries to loan out life saving equipment and training to the public. The British Heart Foundation’s Rotherham Heart Town partnership will deliver life saving community CPR training kits and public access defibrillators to all libraries over the next few months. Article

ACRL launches Framework for information Literacy Sandbox Article Submitted by MaryLei Barclay

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