NCompass Live - August 4, 2021
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Concerned about climate change but not sure what you can do? Help your library "go green" by leveraging the secret super power of small, rural and under-resourced libraries everywhere: the make-do mindset! Forget LEED building certifications, we’ll show you how your library can adopt systems that align your shoestring budget with tips on everything from sustainable programming practices, operational approaches, environmental partnerships, as well as easy (and cost-saving!) eco-friendly swaps based on the experience of one library’s mission to be a community leader in reducing its environmental impact.
Presenter: April Griffith, Library Director, Eureka Springs (AR) Carnegie Library.
Toiletries | Health & Beauty | Distributor OpportunityTOLETTA
TOLETTA is an award-winning brand of health & beauty toiletries. Our travel-sized hygiene toiletries are sold in 5000+ retail stores worldwide. Exclusive distributor opportunity. Partner with us.
Joanna Baumgartner, Humanitarian
Joanna founded a family charity, B the Hope for Haiti. Her family makes twice yearly mission trips to Haiti helping three schools and a community to address their health care, education and water purification needs.
Toiletries | Health & Beauty | Distributor OpportunityTOLETTA
TOLETTA is an award-winning brand of health & beauty toiletries. Our travel-sized hygiene toiletries are sold in 5000+ retail stores worldwide. Exclusive distributor opportunity. Partner with us.
Joanna Baumgartner, Humanitarian
Joanna founded a family charity, B the Hope for Haiti. Her family makes twice yearly mission trips to Haiti helping three schools and a community to address their health care, education and water purification needs.
By understanding the meaning behind the recycle symbols, you’ll be better equipped to help reduce waste, limit your carbon footprint, and help the environment.
With this course you’ll learn:
• Why recycling matters
• What do the numbers inside the recycle symbol mean
• What gets recycled and what doesn’t
• Tips to make recycling fun for your family or workplace
• Want to recycle more? You can recycle these too
• FREE one page PDF that you can print out and post on your recycle bins as a reminder of what goes in and what doesn’t.
Useful tips to "go green" in the office and in school -- tips to save energy and money. Presentation by Kaayla Canfield, author of "Simply Going Green."
Useful tips to "go green" in the office and in school -- tips to save energy and money. Presentation by Kaayla Canfield, author of "Simply Going Green."
This year Green Office Week, which took place from 11th to 15th May is all about listening and knowledge sharing with the creation of the Big Green Crowdsourced Guide. The organiser, Avery UK has been busy collecting green tips and ideas from around the UK via its social media community. With their help we have created a huge source of eco-friendly inspiration that will help offices everywhere with their environmental efforts.
Did you know that small actions can create big change -- especially when it comes to the environment? Here are 10 low-cost ways to lessen your impact on the planet and create a healthier, more eco-friendly office.
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Did the paper straws really come to us to save the earthDongkeon Lee
Just a short thought that came to my mind, looking at paper straws I got from coffee shop. I wish this could give you some stimulus to your interest in sustainability!
Ah, the posting number is based on my homepage. You don't need to think too seriously about that :)
NCompass Live - June 5, 2024
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Trying to connect and understand teenagers can be difficult and overwhelming at times. So how do you attract teens to the library and keep them engaged? This presentation will offer tips on how to connect with teens, build relationships, along with programming ideas to keep them coming back. Maybe they’ll even bring their friends!
Presenter: Mari Vasquez, Youth Services Librarian, Crete (NE) Public Library.
NCompass Live - April 10, 2024
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Libraries have been offering programming for decades, and in many cases the model has been, "Let’s plan a program, promote it, and see who shows up." This approach hasn’t changed much, even with social and technological changes, not to mention the pandemic and streaming programs. Program planning with a marketing mindset starts with identifying your customer’s needs and wants, then developing programs and services to meet those needs and wants. We’ll discuss how to use research – quantitative and qualitative – to plan and market programs that will engage your customers. We’ll talk about "bundling" programs and services for different audience segments. We’ll also cover how this more strategic approach can save time and resources for your library.
Presenter: Cordelia Anderson, Library Marketing and Communications Consultant, Cordelia Anderson Consulting.
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With this course you’ll learn:
• Why recycling matters
• What do the numbers inside the recycle symbol mean
• What gets recycled and what doesn’t
• Tips to make recycling fun for your family or workplace
• Want to recycle more? You can recycle these too
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Did the paper straws really come to us to save the earthDongkeon Lee
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NCompass Live - June 5, 2024
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Trying to connect and understand teenagers can be difficult and overwhelming at times. So how do you attract teens to the library and keep them engaged? This presentation will offer tips on how to connect with teens, build relationships, along with programming ideas to keep them coming back. Maybe they’ll even bring their friends!
Presenter: Mari Vasquez, Youth Services Librarian, Crete (NE) Public Library.
NCompass Live - April 10, 2024
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Libraries have been offering programming for decades, and in many cases the model has been, "Let’s plan a program, promote it, and see who shows up." This approach hasn’t changed much, even with social and technological changes, not to mention the pandemic and streaming programs. Program planning with a marketing mindset starts with identifying your customer’s needs and wants, then developing programs and services to meet those needs and wants. We’ll discuss how to use research – quantitative and qualitative – to plan and market programs that will engage your customers. We’ll talk about "bundling" programs and services for different audience segments. We’ll also cover how this more strategic approach can save time and resources for your library.
Presenter: Cordelia Anderson, Library Marketing and Communications Consultant, Cordelia Anderson Consulting.
Katarina Spears, Library Director; Baylee Hughes, Community Engagement Librarian, James L. Hamner Public Library, Amelia Court House, VA (Population served: 13,400)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
February 23, 2024
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Katarina Spears, Library Director; Baylee Hughes, Community Engagement Librarian, James L. Hamner Public Library, Amelia Court House, VA (Population served: 13,400)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
February 23, 2024
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Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
February 23, 2024
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Erin Crockett, Library Director, Carroll County Library, Huntingdon, TN (Population served: 4,433)
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Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
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Amber Sweetland, Director, Kimball Public Library, Kimball, NE (Population served: 2,500)
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Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
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Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
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NCompass Live - March 13, 2024
While every library is unique, they all seem to share one thing in common: they could use more money! Grant funding might be the just thing to help buy technology for STEM programming, get a new service initiative off the ground, or complete a renovation. But applying for grants can be overwhelming – and that’s assuming you can even find one for which you qualify. This session aims to introduce you to the tools to make the grant application process more easily navigable. In this session, Kathryn will provide tips for putting your best foot forward when it comes time to submit your proposal. Handouts include a roadmap to success and descriptions of various sections of the application.
Presenter: Kathryn Brockmeier, Grant Consultant.
NCompass Live - February 14, 2024
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Nebraska’s statewide education network, Network Nebraska, has made great strides in expanding broadband services and fostering digital equity in the state. By significantly expanding access to eduroam* in community anchor institutions, such as K-12 schools, community colleges, and libraries, ConnectEd Nebraska has made an important impact on the state’s educational landscape. In addition, ConnectEd Nebraska is piloting innovative collaborations between school districts and local ISPs to expand access to eduroam in unique ways that go beyond traditional anchor institutions, reducing barriers to broadband access and enhancing educational opportunities. Attend this session to learn what eduroam is, where it's deployed throughout the state, and how your library can get involved.
More information is available at https://connectednebraska.com/
* eduroam is a secure, world-wide roaming access service developed for the research and education community that allows students, researchers, and staff from participating institutions to obtain Internet connectivity across campus and when visiting other participating sites.
Presenter: Brett Bieber, Assistant Vice President, IT Client Services, University of Nebraska.
NCompass Live - February 7, 2024
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Do you have WiFi questions? Sherm has the answers!
On this episode on NCompass Live, the Nebraska Library Commission's Library Technology Support Specialist, Andrew 'Sherm' Sherman, will cover:
The current standards of WiFi technology
What WiFi standards and equipment libraries should be utilizing
The pros and cons of the different WiFi configurations in a library environment
The assistance Sherm can provide to libraries with their WiFi and other technology needs
NCompass Live - January 24, 2024
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Presenter: Sally Snyder, Coordinator of Children and Young Adult Library Services, Nebraska Library Commission and Dana Fontaine, Librarian, Fremont High School.
NCompass Live - January 17, 2024
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Have you wondered if your library's website needs some work? How do you decide that, without being subjective? How do you know what to measure, or how to measure it? There are many current standards for content, images, navigation, usability, and more that can be readily applied to your website, allowing for a more objective analysis of what you currently have. A website audit can provide a valuable framework, especially before beginning a full or even partial redesign of your library's site. Learn about data-based principles that can guide your future work and discover some tools that can provide concrete specifics for elements that may need attention.
Presenter: Laura Solomon, MCIW, MLS is the Library Services Manager for the Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN). She has been doing web development and design for more than twenty years, in both public libraries and as an independent consultant. She specializes in developing with Drupal. She is a 2010 Library Journal Mover & Shaker. She's written three books about social media and content marketing, specifically for libraries, and speaks nationally on both these and technology-related topics. As a former children's librarian, she enjoys bringing the "fun of technology" to audiences and in giving libraries the tools they need to better serve the virtual customer.
NCompass Live - January 10, 2024
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In Part 2, you will meet Christa Porter, Library Development Director; Tessa Timperly, Communications Coordinator; Gabe Kramer, Talking Book & Braille Service Director; and Devra Dragos, Technology & Access Services Director.
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Small Libraries Will Save the World! Resource Links Handout
1. Small Libraries Will Save the World! Implementing Sustainability at Your Library -resource
list
Consumable Product Switches
Toilet paper: – Who Gives a Crap? (brand!)
The 100% recycled paper, 3-ply version costs $1/roll& 50% of their profits go to building
toilets for communities in need. https://us.whogivesacrap.org/
Use this reference link to get $10 off your first purchase and the Carnegie Library will get
$10 account credit account (win-
win!): https://refer.whogivesacrap.org/by/agriffith@eurekalibrary.org
Tissues – Marcal
Marcal Pro Facial Tissue - 100 Tissues in a Flat Tissue Box - 100% Recycled Soft Tissue
Paper - 30 Boxes Per Case from Amazon. At $30.38 for 30 boxes that’s $1.01 per box.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004NG8Z18/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_2px4Db8JHNRQ
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Paper towels – Seventh Generation
Seventh Generation Paper Towels, 100% Recycled Paper, 2-ply, 6-Count (Pack of 4)
from Amazon Subscribe & Save. At 35.96/24 rolls it shakes out to just $1.49/roll
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004G5RHEM/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_Bkx4Db40XA8T
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Bathroom dispenser paper towels – Tork
Tork Universal RK350A Hardwound Paper Roll Towel, 1-Ply, 7.87 in Width x 350 ft Length,
Natural, Green Seal Certified. This happens to be what fits our particular bathroom
dispensers, and the cost breaks down to $2.05/ roll
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009NKXI84/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_CBx4DbXVWKNK
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For more information on the impacts of disposable paper products and brand “report
card,” see this article from the Natural Resources Defense Council:
https://www.nrdc.org/media/2019/190220
NRDC’s updated 2020 report card: https://www.nrdc.org/media/2020/200618-20
Plastic bags - Biobags
Biobags- Regular Shopping Bags are made from Mater-Bi®, hold up to 12 lbs and can
be composted together with food waste. When buying 10 or more cases (500 bags in
each case), each case costs $67.50, or .135¢/bag
https://www.biobagusa.com/products/commercial/shopping-produce-bags/
2. Compostable lids and coffee cups
The ultimate goal is to eventually phase out disposable cups altogether & transition to
solely to reusable, but until that time, here is an alternative to styrofoam & plastic.
AmazonBasics Compostable PLA Hot Cup Lid for 10 oz -20 oz cup, 1,000-Count- $59.00
(.06¢/lid)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HGJFF46/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_kPx4DbA7QY4ZT
AmazonBasics Compostable PLA Laminated Hot Paper Cup, 10 oz, 1,000-Count- $99.00
(.09¢/lid)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HGHYTBR/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_7Sx4DbGSNQZ3
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Palm oil free products
What’s the deal with palm oil? In terms of sustainability, the issue is that there is a huge
demand for palm oil because it is used in thousands of products, from makeup and
cleaners, to candy & cereal and so much more. This has led to deforestation of
rainforests to make way for palm oil plantations, habitat loss for thousands of species,
and a removal of a carbon sink where those forests used to stand. See the following link
for a list of products that use palm oil: https://productswithoutpalmoil.com/palm-oil-
free-products-list/
Reusable Gloves
Fair Trade Natural Rubber Latex Gloves with cotton lining, can be cut up and
composted when worn out. $5.50/ pair
https://packagefreeshop.com/products/fair-trade-latex-household-
gloves?variant=32344276402273&gclid=CjwKCAjwq_D7BRADEiwAVMDdHlxFUQKxTQzE_B
iXtbRXh-X2EtmSbwV_htAojDVD1MjEBYwqRpE_FBoC5kYQAvD_BwE
Reusable Wipes
We purchased reusable wipes from our local dollar store, but there are a range of
options out there. The most sustainable option here is to upcycle old cotton t-shirts to
use as reusable wipes, but if you want to purchase these, you can order a box of cotton
rags from ULINE starting at $27 for a box of 70, roughly 39¢ each:
https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-21353/Cloth-Rags-and-Towels/Standard-White-
T-Shirt-Rags-10-lb-box?pricode=WB0657&gadtype=pla&id=S-
21353&gclid=CjwKCAjwq_D7BRADEiwAVMDdHv_zKC8yudCgGeAGbQLuXoMJUYX6Y7Q
iQLDbMwut4jFchWhwhR9VLRoC5cEQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Zero/Reduced Waste: Recycling Library materials
Books
We sell book that have been donated to us or weeded from our collection to help pay
for library programming costs, but sometimes we just have too many or can’t sell them.
When this happens, we often send them to Better World
Books: https://www.betterworldbooks.com/go/donate
3. CDs & DVDs
For disposing hard to recycle materials we send our scratched-beyond-repair DVDs and
CDs and CD jewel cases to the CD Recycling Center of America; all we pay for is the
shipping cost – they also accept and recycle Christmas light strands too, just FYI:
https://www.cdrecyclingcenter.com/programs/libraries
Plastic bubble mailers, pre-filled air pillow packaging, newspaper bags, etc.
You may have noticed many links to Amazon up there, so in case you didn’t already
know it, you can recycle those plastic bubble mailers that they ship books and DVDs in
at any major retailer where they collect bags (such as Walmart). You can also recycle
those big air pillows that are used in shipping, the bags that newspapers come in, and
any other plastic film marked #4 (LDPE) at that designated drop off point as well. Find
the closest location to you by going here: https://how2recycle.info/sdo
If you are feeling ambitious, you can start your own community plastic film recycling
program, and if you are able to collect 500 pounds of plastic refuse in a six-month span
(about 40,500 plastic bags), the company TRex (that makes furniture out of recycled
plastic) will donate a high-performance composite bench to your school or community.
https://www.trex.com/recycling/recycling-programs/
#5 Plastic
Yogurt containers and many other plastic packages are made out of polypropylene
(#5) plastic, but many municipal recycling programs do not accept these materials.
You can recycle these items through Preserve’s Gimme5 recycling program. Preserve is
also now collecting plastic cutlery to recycle at collection stations in Whole Foods
Markets.
https://www.preserve.eco/pages/how-to-recycle
Electronics
Computers, printers and other electronics are often made with heavy metals, but it is
also not easy to find municipal retailers that accept old electronics. I’d recommend
hauling them off to the nearest Best Buy where you can recycle them for free. Old TVs
and computer monitors (anything with a screen) they will charge $10 to recycle, but
then automatically issue you a $10 gift card, so be prepared for that. You can also see
if your old electronics are worth anything, in which case, they’ll give you credit for it on
a
giftcard! https://www.bestbuy.com/site/services/recycling/pcmcat149900050025.c?id=
pcmcat149900050025
4. Old Markers
You can recycle old markers (regardless of the brand) through Crayola, and they will
pay for the shipping but they also require a minimum weight of 8-10lbs.
https://www.crayola.com/colorcycle.aspx
Miscellaneous
If you are interested in how to recycle other hard-to-dispose of items, or just want to
know where to point people who might be interested, check out TerraCycle, which
sometimes will even pay for shipping costs! Everything from solo cups, guitar strings, old
toys, Tupperware, shoes and cigarette butts, the list goes on and on:
https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/brigades
https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/about-terracycle/recycle_your_waste
Programs
Seed Library
Check out Kent District Library’s seed library website for explanations, resources, ideas,
and seeds companies that might donate to help you get your seed library started!
https://kdl.org/faqs/what-is-the-kdl-seed-library/
Climate Science & Solutions
Dr. Myria Allen from the University of Arkansas delivered a presentation on current
climate science and implications at our library in her role as a volunteer with the
Climate Reality Project. She used area-specific data to talk about the challenges that
will be faced in our home state as a result of climate change as well as solutions for
mitigating climate change. You can find out more about these presentations and find
your a local climate reality leader to give a free program at your library by going
here: https://realityhub.climaterealityproject.org/requestorhelp
Native Plant Ecology
We had a local representative from our Native Plant organization come and talk about
why native plants are important to pollinators and to overall ecology. I’d recommend
reaching out to your state’s Native Plant Society chapter. Here you can find a directory
for NPS chapters by state: https://ahsgardening.org/gardening-resources/societies-
clubs-organizations/native-plant-societies/
Repair Café
Many libraries have hosted Repair Cafes – programs where a space equipped with
materials and tools are available for visitors to mend their broken items from home (toys,
appliances, bicycles, etc.), and experienced volunteers with repair skills in a variety of
fields are on hand to assist and give advice. The Covid-19 pandemic forced a
5. temporary halt to in-person programming, but virtual programs can be held online in a
virtual meeting space! If you aren’t ready to start your own, consider sharing these
previously recorded and upcoming streaming “Repair TV” opportunities with your
patrons:
https://repaircafe.tv/?gclid=CjwKCAjw5Kv7BRBSEiwAXGDEld_VThavkbf7ttsjp4i30Uz9RWy
79b7L5RMqjzsLcBKX4kyG6Tc_ERoCZocQAvD_BwE
Slow Stitch Club
Like the slow food movement, slow stitch clubs focus on building community and
practicing mindfulness. Programs where knitters, crocheters, and needleworkers (and
other needle fiber arts) come together can be held online via zoom, or where weather
allows, anyplace outdoors that people can spread out safely while social distancing.
For more information on this movement:
https://slowstitching.com/
For more program ideas, check out the free program guide from ALA’s Resilient
Communities: Libraries Respond to Climate Change project:
http://www.ala.org/tools/programming/climatechange
Computers
Energy Saving Settings
I mentioned changing the power save settings on our computers, but instructions for
changing these settings will be different depending on whether your library has
Macs/PCs and the OS it is running. Take a look for tips
here: https://www.energystar.gov/products/reduceitenergycosts
Browser/Internet Searches
Consider making the switch from Google to Ecosia, and possibly even installing it as a
widget on your patron computers or as a searching app on your devices, if that is a
possibility for you. Ecosia uses the profits made from searches (via ad clicks) to plant
trees:
https://info.ecosia.org/what
Books Referenced in Presentation
Start with Why by Simon Sinek
Drawdown: the Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global
Warming edited by Paul Hawken
A Field Guide to Climate Anxiety by Sarah Jaquette Ray
Ecology, Economy, Equity: The Path to a Carbon-Neutral Library by Mandy Henk
6. Inconspicuous Consumption: The Environemntal Impact You Don’t Know You
Have by Tatiana Schlossberg
Libraries and Sustainabilty: Programs and Practices for Community Impact edited
by Rene Tanner, et al.