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did you know...

The State Library provides subscriptions to two services that allow library staff to engage in professional development opportunities about leadership, management, communication, customer service, computers/software and technology skills! 

Lynda.com includes a catalog of over 2,800 online courses presented in small chunks of content, allowing staff to take an entire course or zero in to specific content. Mobile apps for iOS and Android allow courses to be viewed on mobile devices offline.

SkillSoft’s catalog includes 450 courses, 1-2 page printable job aids for quick reference, and approximately 3,000 short videos about software and technology skills.

These services are free to library staff, and would be a great way to train for some of your tech competencies skills.  You must create user accounts to access the courses. For more information, visit: http://statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/ld/education/selfpaced.htm

Please contact Jeffrey Hamilton at 919-807-7417 or jeffrey.hamilton@ncdcr.gov with questions or for assistance.

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baby shower

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sign language for emergencies

Because we serve a diverse population, one that may include hearing impaired patrons.  Open the following links using Google Chrome or Internet Explorer to learn a few basic ASL signs to help these patrons in an emergency situation:

• Emergency 
• Fire
• Fire alarm 
• Follow me 
• Help
• Shoot
• Tornado 

Visit www.signingsavvy.com to learn more signs using their free video sign language dictionary.

tammie is in the spotlight

East Branch's Tammie Foster was featured in this month's edition of The Loop from the County Manager's Office.  Tammie says watching children's reactions as she reads stories to them is among her favorite activities.  Check out the full page spread on page 4 of Issue 3.  Thanks for more than a decade of service to the library and for being one of Rowan County's bright spots, Tammie!

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