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<p><span style="color: #555555; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#555555" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3"><strong>Library 2.018 - Design Thinking: How Librarians Are Incorporating It Into Their Practice</strong></font></span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="2">We're excited to spread the word about the first <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=3250072&ymlink=209875595&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Eorg%2Fevents%2FEventDetails%2Easpx%3Fid%3D1049951%26group%3D">Library 2.018 mini-conference</a>: Design Thinking: How Librarians Are Incorporating It Into Their Practice, which will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, March 8th. This event is being organized in partnership with <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=3250072&ymlink=209875595&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fstevenbell%2Einfo%2F">Steven J. Bell</a>, who will serve as moderator for the opening panel and as the closing keynote speaker.</font></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="2">When <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=3250072&ymlink=209875595&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eideo%2Ecom%2F">IDEO</a>, a globally recognized design firm, partnered with the Chicago Public Library to create the <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=3250072&ymlink=209875595&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fdesignthinkingforlibraries%2Ecom%2F">Design Thinking Toolkit for Libraries</a> it demystified the design thinking process and gave the library community a resource to implement a design challenge in their own organization. Design thinking is a process designers use to thoughtfully identify problems and then, using a team-based approach, develop prototypes useful for implementing an elegant solution. This event will provide attendees with insights into the process and examples of how librarians are integrating it into their practice. If you’ve been hearing about design thinking and want to learn more about how you can develop and lead a design challenge at your library, this is your opportunity.</font></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="2">All library professionals, employers, LIS students, and educators are invited to provide input and participate in this event. Participants are encouraged to use #library2018 and #librarydesignthinking on their social media posts leading up to and during the event. Please register as a member of the <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=3250072&ymlink=209875595&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Elibrary20%2Ecom%2F">Library 2.0 network</a> to be kept informed of future events. Recordings from previous years are available under the Archives tab at Library 2.0 and at the <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=3250072&ymlink=209875595&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eyoutube%2Ecom%2Fuser%2Flibrary20conference">Library 2.0 YouTube channel</a>.</font></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="2"><a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=3250072&ymlink=209875595&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fischool%2Esjsu%2Eedu%2F">The School of Information at San José State University</a> is the founding conference sponsor.</font></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="2"><a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=3250072&ymlink=209875595&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Elibrary20%2Ecom%2Fpage%2Fdesign%2Dthinking">This is a free event, being held online.</a> Not a SWON Event.<br />
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<p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="2">Call for proposals ongoing - ends 2/15: <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=3250072&ymlink=209875595&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Elibrary20%2Ecom%2Fpage%2Fcall%2Dfor%2Dproposals%2Ddesign%2Dthinking">http://www.library20.com/page/call-for-proposals-design-thinking</a></font></span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="2">Our world has been dealing with becoming digital for almost 30 years, but the next frontier, digital transformation is now upon us. This year, <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=3250072&ymlink=209875595&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Eorg%2Fevents%2FEventDetails%2Easpx%3Fid%3D1043088%26hhSearchTerms%3D%2522computers%2Band%2Blibraries%2522">Computers in Libraries</a> will delve deeper into library models, strategies, transformational technologies, creative processes, and innovative programs while looking for new and exciting solutions to engage communities and have positive impacts on members.<br />
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At Computers in Libraries, you'll hear from excellent and innovative libraries, network and learn from leaders in the field, and definitely be an active participant. Mark your calendar now to join your peers in Arlington, VA in 2018!</font></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="2">Who should attend?</font></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="2">• Academic, public, corporate, government, special, and school librarians<br />
• Library directors and executives<br />
• Information managers<br />
• Information architects and specialists<br />
• Researchers<br />
• System professionals<br />
• Content managers<br />
• Technical managers<br />
• Information professionals</font></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="2">Why you should attend?</font></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="2">DISCOVER the insights, strategies and practices that allow us to push the envelope in expanding the net, managing libraries and digital information, and enhancing the information sharing and learning experience of people in our communities.</font></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="2">NETWORK with your peers during interactive events, including special evening programs, receptions, and dine-arounds, and connect on social media before, during, and after the conference.</font></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="2">GAIN access to leading-edge companies in the exhibit hall offering vistors a choice of products covering all aspects of library technology, including web-based products and services, integrated library and information systems, online services, document delivery services, internet software tools, content suppliers, search services, and more.</font></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="2">MEET and hear from the leaders in the information industry in all types of environments — they are integrating content and delighting their clients, organizing and managing digital content in creative ways, setting the context for excellence in information utilization in their organizations, revolutionizing the roles of info pros, building strong collaborative communities among their customers and colleagues, and using new technologies in exciting ways. <br />
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<a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=3250072&ymlink=209875595&finalurl=https%3A%2F%2Fsecure%2Einfotoday%2Ecom%2FRegForms%2FComputersinLibraries%2F%3FPriority%3DSWN18">Register using this link for a huge discount!</a></font></span></p>
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<strong>04/17/2018 - 04/19/2018 </strong> - Hyatt Regency Crystal City<br />
2799 Jefferson Davis Hwy<br />
Arlington, Virginia 22202</font></span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="2">As SWON's new Emergent Trends & Technology Educator, I am happy to debut a few more of our new <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=3250072&ymlink=209875595&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Eorg%2Fpage%2Ftechlending">Tech to Lend</a> items and <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=3250072&ymlink=209875595&finalurl=https%3A%2F%2Fswon%2Eli%2Ftechtolend%2Ddrive">associated resources</a>. We now offer several toys to help children and adults alike learn about circuits - how they work, and how to work with them! </font></span></p>
<p><a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=3250072&ymlink=209875595&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Eorg%2Fpage%2Fsnapcircuits"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="2">Snap Circuits</font></span></a><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="2">This kit makes learning electronics easy and fun! Follow the pictures in the manual and build exciting projects such as FM radios, digital voice recorders, AM radios, burglar alarms, doorbells, and much more! You can even play electronic games with your friends. All parts are mounted on plastic modules and snap together with ease. Enjoy hours of educational fun while learning about electronics. No tools required. </font></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #333333; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">This Tech to Lend kit contains two Snap Circuits kits, the Extreme Version and the Lights Electronic Discovery Kit. The Extreme Version contains over 80 color-coded, real circuit components that snap together to create working electronic circuits and devices and builds over 750 projects. The Lights kit contains over 55 additional components and 175 projects. The kit includes snap wires, color changing LED, glow-in-the-dark propeller, infrared receiver, strobe IC and much, much more. All pieces snap together easily on the included plastic grids -- no soldering required. Each piece is numbered and color-coded to make identifying them easy. These components combine to create working circuit boards just like the ones found inside televisions, radios, and other electronic devices. </span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="2">Because the projects are arranged in order of complexity, users can build on their skills as they progress through the numbered manuals. The lessons start out simple and get more complicated over the course of the manuals. </font></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="2">Physical manuals are included in the kit and digital versions (as well as other resources) are available on our <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=3250072&ymlink=209875595&finalurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive%2Egoogle%2Ecom%2Fdrive%2Fu%2F0%2Ffolders%2F1c6xE3Cwfk%2D62F09egnsWL6K1ZdLatel8">Google Drive here</a>. </font></span></p>
<p><a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=3250072&ymlink=209875595&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Eorg%2Fpage%2Fmakeymakey"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="2">MaKey MaKey</font></span></a><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="2">An invention kit for the 21st century! With these kits, users can turn everyday objects into touchpads and combine them with the internet. It's a simple invention kit for everyone from beginners to experts doing art, engineering, and everything in between! Our kit includes: four (4) MaKey MaKeys with alligator clips & USB, as well as accessories like coins, sticky notes, batteries, lights, Play Doh, tape, paper clips, tooth picks, foil, and more! Check out our <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=3250072&ymlink=209875595&finalurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive%2Egoogle%2Ecom%2Fopen%3Fid%3D1HC8lmoibYS%5FMowQVE3emD8IYdXuHTxdj">Google Drive</a> for links, projects, and lesson ideas. </font></span></p>
<p><a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=3250072&ymlink=209875595&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Eorg%2Fpage%2Fsquishycircuits"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="2">Squishy Circuits Kit</font></span></a><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="2">Squishy Circuits use conductive and insulating play dough to teach the basics of electrical circuits in a fun, hands-on way. There’s no need for breadboards or soldering – just add batteries and pre-made doughs (or make your own dough with the provided recipes). Let your creations come to life as you light them up with LEDs, make noises with buzzers, and spin with the motor. </font></span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="2">Squishy Circuits are very simple and are based on two play doughs – one that is conductive (electricity flows through it) and one that is insulative (does not allow electricity to flow through it). Power is supplied by a 4AA battery pack and travels through the conductive dough to provide power to LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes), buzzers, or motors. SWON provides batteries in the kit. See our Google Drive for <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=3250072&ymlink=209875595&finalurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive%2Egoogle%2Ecom%2Fdrive%2Fu%2F0%2Ffolders%2F1%5FP5x%5FDxDZoHXyO34kTjd7VlxTDkh%5F1LL">Squishy Circuit resources</a>. </font></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="2">If you have any questions about these products or our other <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=3250072&ymlink=209875595&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fhttp%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Eorg%2Fpage%2Ftechlending">Tech to Lend</a>, please feel free to reach out to me at <a href="mailto:emily@swonlibraries.org">emily@swonlibraries.org</a>. </font></span></p>
<p><strong style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #555555; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Emily Wages, MLIS</strong><br style="background-color: #ffffff;" />
<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #555555; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><font color="#555555" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Emergent Trends & Technology Educator, SWON Libraries</strong></font></span></p>
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