03.10.09
NEW DOCUMENTS AT THE STATE LIBRARY, MARCH 2009
Check out the new documents added to the State Library! Lists of state documents added are available on our website at http://www.statelibrary.sc.gov/state-documents-shipping-list/ . Highlights of both State and Federal new documents this month include:
Policing Terrorism: an Executive’s Guide. Dept of Justice. J 36.8: T27
Since 9/11 state, local, and federal enforcement agencies have been tasked with a variety of responsibilities to ensure that plans are in place to prevent attack and to respond quickly should an attack occur. This manual is designed to help sheriffs, police executives, and other persons charged with protection of citizens develop priorities and responses to terrorism prevention and response. two of the primary areas addressed are building community partnerships and problem-solving in policing. Chapter areas are preparing your agency, understanding the threat, developing a plan and support network, collecting intelligence, assessing targets, planning responses. The text is easy to read, suggestions are in lists or tables. The manual is available as pdf or print from COPS (www.cops.usdoj.gov).
Health Activities for Primary School Students. Peace Corps. PE 1.10:R 0105
This publication is a reissue of a 1996 manual designed for Peace Corp volunteers. However, it contains activities that are quickly grasped by an instructor, whether trained teacher or new volunteer, for very basic activities to improve health behaviors. There are activities on dental health, hygiene, nutrition, first aid, general health, drugs and alcohol, and other topics. There is a basic information page followed by several lesson plans. Copies are available through the Peace Corps.
Mom. Dad. We gotta talk. Talk to me about sex. Health and Human Services HE 1.2: P 21/3/kit
This kit includes an informational letter and video explaining the Parents Speak Up national Campaign to encourage parents to talk to their kids about waiting to have sex. See also the webpage, http://www.4parents.gov, which has some good information and tips on talking to teens and other children.
2009 Tides & Times. SC Dept. of Natural Resources N2197 3.T42
This annual publication from SCDNR includes sun tables, tide tables, and locations (maps and latitude/longitude) of artificial reefs & Wrecks. It is on study hard copy to withstand some rough treatment. There are copies to check out at SCSL, or purchase a copy from the South Carolina Wildlife Magazine office.
ACE’S Activity Book: Fun and Facts Relating to the ACE Basin Reserve. SC Dept of Natural Resources
N 2197 2.A23
This activity book is a fun way to introduce students to the ACE Basin National Estuarine Research Reserve, and to the efforts there in environmentalism and conservation. NERR sponsors k-12 educational programs through the Carolina Coastal Discovery Marine Education Program (http://www.dnr.sc.gov/marine/discovery/history.html).
The South Carolina Inventory of Academic Programs, Fall 2008. SC Commission on Higher Education
H5373 3.I58-3
This is a massive printout of courses offered at the many state-supported institutions of higher education. For the Library copies, CHE has added labeled tabs and colored paper to separate each school. The document will also be available electronically in the library. CHE has a searchable database of the information on their website at http://connect.che.sc.gov/AS400/Inven/Default.asp.
03.04.09
Information You Need: Classes for South Carolina State Employees and Librarians
Columbia, SC – The Library Services Department of the State Library will be offering short classes on a variety of library resources. These classes are designed to introduce South Carolina state employees to selected library resources and as continuing education for public and academic librarians in reference service. Classes meet in the Computer Training Room of the State Library at 1500 Senate Street in Columbia. Classes scheduled for this spring are:
Introduction to the State Library: More Than You Expect
Dates: Monday, March 30, 2009 or Monday, April 27, 2009
Time: 10am – 12pm
Instructor: Brenda Boyd
The State Library is not just books on shelves. This class will introduce state employees to databases and electronic materials that they can access from their offices and home and explain procedures such as interlibrary loan and special collections such as training videos and state documents.
Grants Research: Finding a Funder for Your Nonprofit Organization
Dates: Wednesday, April 1, 2009 or Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Time: 10am – 12 pm
Instructor: Dawn Mullin
Learn how to locate information on grants available from private foundations and corporations, using the State Library’s electronic and print resources. The Foundation Directory Online, the Foundation Center’s grants database, as well as grants-related web sites, will be demonstrated. Includes basic information on writing a grant proposal.
Internet Health and Medicine
Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Time: 10am – 12pm
Instructor: Elaine Sandberg
Guiding others to reliable health information can be a daunting task. This class is designed for employees and librarians who need a core of websites and resources to turn to for current, reliable, and comprehensive information. The class will review reference tools, databases (DISCUS – South Carolina’s Virtual Library), and web sites.
Social Media? Its Time is NOW!
Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Time: 10am – 12pm
Instructor: Curtis Rogers
Many people today are confronted with an astounding array of new communications channels. Internet-based social media tools like blogs, podcasts, online video and social networks are giving voice to the opinions of millions of consumers. This session will take a look at how state government agencies can take advantage of these mostly free online tools such as YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Meebo, and Podcasting.
Newspaper Research
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Time: 10am – 12pm
Instructor: Amanda Stone
Did you know that State Employees have access to newspaper articles from around the state? Come learn how to find the information you need, in current and historical newspapers from South Carolina and beyond. The class will discuss both online and in-print sources.
Green Government Resources in DISCUS – South Carolina’s Virtual Library
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2009
Time: 10am – 12pm
Instructor: Ruth Thompson
DISCUS, your online library that is available 24/7, provides numerous resources for researching environmental concerns, including topics such as recycling, alternative fuels, energy conservation, global warming, sustainable building, organic foods and much more. This hands-on training will introduce participants to what is available in the DISCUS databases and will also teach methods for easily locating the needed information.
All sessions are free to South Carolina state government employees and library staff. To register, please visit the calendar of events on the South Carolina State Library’s web site at www.statelibrary.sc.gov.
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