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[cid:[log in to unmask]] [cid:[log in to unmask]] Brought to you by the partnership between WebJunction and the Tennessee State Library & Archives. [cid:[log in to unmask]] Supported in part by the U. S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act. --------------------- Highlighted Content on WebJunction * Super News for Supercharged Storytimes!<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/super-news-for-supercharged-storytimes.html>: You know how important storytimes are for children’s early literacy. WebJunction can help you take storytimes to the next level in two different ways. Read more and join us for a webinar on October 9 led by early learning expert, Saroj Ghoting, and WebJunction’s own, Betha Gutsche, to learn about these two new training opportunities to supercharge your storytimes. * Opioid Crisis Responses from Public Libraries<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/opioid-resources-for-libraries.html>: As staff, trustees and volunteers of public libraries around the country are being confronted by the opioid crisis, news stories, events and resources have surfaced which highlight how libraries are addressing these emerging needs. From administering the overdose drug naloxone directly to individuals, to organizing community conversations, public libraries are engaged at all levels of this crisis. This collection of resources shows the breadth of the services and responses from public libraries, and can help inform local decisions in other communities. Free WebJunction Webinars for You These upcoming webinars are open for registration. If you can’t attend a live session, all WebJunction webinars are recorded and available for free in the Course Catalog<http://learn.webjunction.org/>. Revitalizing Library Volunteer Engagement Quick! This one is this afternoon! Tuesday, September 18, 2018 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ♦ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/revitalizing-library-volunteer-engagement.html Library volunteerism is evolving. Gone are the days of looking for tasks to keep your volunteers busy. Libraries are now enlisting high impact volunteers who are bringing unique skills and expertise to enhance the library’s mission. Join us to learn how you can harness the power of skilled volunteers in your community and hear success stories of innovative volunteer engagement in libraries of all sizes and budgets. Participants in this webinar will learn how to: * Identify what motivates potential local and virtual volunteers and how to ensure the right fit * Utilize skilled volunteers at the library * Design volunteer job descriptions and targeted recruitment plans * Earn staff buy-in and other strategies for successful volunteer engagement Volunteers can be your strongest advocates, helping you gain funding and recruit human resources. This webinar will help libraries and library groups revitalize volunteer engagement and grow their community of advocates and supporters. Literacy and Community-Building for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities Thursday, September 27, 2018 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ♦ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/next-chapter-book-club-webinar.html You will learn how Next Chapter Book Club<https://www.nextchapterbookclub.org/> (NCBC) helps libraries build community and promote literacy while supporting the educational and social growth of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. NCBC emphasizes inclusion and the joy of reading aloud with friends and is flexible enough to be adapted to the needs and budget of nearly any library. With more than 300 chapters, NCBC is the largest community book club of its kind in the world. Find out how your library can reach out to connect with an underserved population, promoting community inclusion, independence, and productivity for individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families. Posted by: Lynette S. Sloan, Director of Regional Libraries Tennessee State Library & Archives Office of Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett 403 Seventh Avenue, North Nashville, TN 37243-0312 PH: 615.532.4629 FAX: 615.532.9904 [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> This electronic mail may be subject to the Tennessee Public Records Act, Tenn. Code Ann. §10-7-503 et seq. Any reply to this email may also be subject to this act. The mission of the Office of the Secretary of State is to exceed the expectations of our customers, the taxpayers, by operating at the highest levels of accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and accountability in a customer-centered environment. Secretary of State Social Media Links: www.facebook.com/TennesseeSecretaryofState<http://www.facebook.com/TennesseeSecretaryofState> www.facebook.com/TNStateLibraryArchives/timeline<http://www.facebook.com/TNStateLibraryArchives/timeline>