save the date 02-09-15

got plans? workshop

Handouts from "Got Plans?" where 38 participants learned about advance care planning.

Got Plans? Handouts from rowanpubliclibrary

rpl is hot hot hot!

RPL was well-represented at the county's first annual Employee Appreciation Chicken Stew & Chili Cook-Off.  Our resident chefs included Melissa Oleen, Pam Nance, Edward Hirst, Gretchen Witt, and Marian Lytle.  Thanks to all involved for making this event possible!  Receipes are included in this month's edition of The Loop.

save the date 02-02-15

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.

save the date 01-26-15

baby shower