Rotation Forums
Do you participate in one or more media rotations through Southeastern Library Services?
If the answer is yes, these forums are just for you!
Throughout the month of October, Southeastern Library Services' will be holding a series of 2 hour long forums in centralized locations throughout southeastern Iowa. This series of forums is a great way to get all of the participants from each rotation in the same room to exchange feedback on various issues and agree on changes, if needed. New policies will be reviewed and new contracts will be distributed as well. Amanda Wright and Kim Kietzman will be there to mediate and field questions all in the hopes of making the rotations the best yet!
Below are the dates and locations for these forums. We are encouraging each library to send one person to represent their library (preferably already familiar with rotations), also one who can be responsible for voting on issues. If you are not able to make the forums, please be sure to submit feedback on the issues (that came in the emails you were sent out) to
Amanda Wright at least one week prior to the date of the forum, or your voice won't be heard.
The dates are as follows:
October 3rd, 2006-Washington Public Library
OLD Audiobook-9am-11am
OLD DVD-12-2pm
October 4th, 2006-Fairfield Public Library
CD-10am-12pm
NEW Audiobook-1pm-3pm
October 9th, 2006-Mt. Pleasant Public Library
NEW DVD-10am-12pm
VHS (East Half) 1pm-3pm
October 10th, 2006-Sigourney Public Library
VHS (West Half) 10am-12pm
*Please note* Due to the large size of the VHS rotation, we found it better to split the meeting into two groups, a "West Half" and an "East Half"
The "East Half" towns are:
Birmingham
Columbus Junction
Farmington
Keokuk
Letts
Mediapolis
Montrose
Mt. Pleasant (Mental Health Center)
Mt. Pleasant Public Library
New London
Salem
The "West Half" towns are:
Agency
Eddyville
Eldon
Hedrick
Kalona
New Sharon
Richland
Sigourney
South English
Washington
Wellman-Scofield
To register and view more details on these forums, please go to the State catalog:
http://www.statelibraryofiowa.org/cgi-bin/cecat/index.cgi
As always, if you need help establishing an account, do not hesitate to contact SLS for assistance!
We hope to see you there!
Sunday, September 10, 2006
Looking for an easy way to track what’s due when? So were we! We came across this handy dandy web site through the State Library that lists the programs, agreements and reports and when they’re due, with links to the reports and agreements right there.
http://www.statelibraryofiowa.org/archive/2006/07/reports/
Thursday, September 07, 2006
Gilead
As you all know, this year's All Iowa Reads selection is the book, Gilead. Did you know you can easily have a set shipped to your library for a book club or discussion group? These groups are a great way to get people not only interested in reading, but socializing at the same time, and coming to your library to do it. The set includes 18 small print books, 2 large print books, 2 CD copies and an audio cassette copy. They are available anytime after September 15th. Please contact Amanda Wright at (800) 397-0029 or by email at awright@sls.lib.ia.us to reserve.
If you don't know much about book clubs, or even the book itself, take a look at the All Iowa Reads website at http://www.iowacenterforthebook.org/air/2006/index.html
Here you can find helpful information on how to get a group started, more about this year's selection and much, much more.
Already have a group going? Share your exciting program and event plans for All Iowa Reads 2006 with others around the state! A list of activities will be added to the All Iowa Reads web page as information is submitted. As an incentive to fill out your information, the All Iowa Reads Committee has decided that at the end of the year, one lucky program sponsor will receive 15 free copies of the 2007 All Iowa Reads selection. Take a moment and check it out!
http://www.iowacenterforthebook.org/air/2006/book-events/describe-your-program-or-
Workshops! Workshops! Workshops!
We have added some opportunities for continuing education to the online catalog at http://www.statelibraryofiowa.org/cgi-bin/cecat/.
In the coming months we’re offering a Youth Services Roundtable in September and the always popular Directors’ Roundtable in October. Policy Manual training for public libraries is offered at two locations in November and two sessions of Michele Leininger’s fabulous Readers’ Advisory course are available in November as well.
Coming soon…How to Talk to Your Legislator, Grant Writing 101 and more!
As always, contact us if you have problems setting up or using your CE catalog account.
We hope to see you there!
We have added some opportunities for continuing education to the online catalog at http://www.statelibraryofiowa.org/cgi-bin/cecat/.
In the coming months we’re offering a Youth Services Roundtable in September and the always popular Directors’ Roundtable in October. Policy Manual training for public libraries is offered at two locations in November and two sessions of Michele Leininger’s fabulous Readers’ Advisory course are available in November as well.
Coming soon…How to Talk to Your Legislator, Grant Writing 101 and more!
As always, contact us if you have problems setting up or using your CE catalog account.
We hope to see you there!
Good Luck!
Roslin Thompson, director of Sigourney Public Library, has just had her last day at the library, on August 31st after leaving to move with her family to Newton, Iowa. While at Sigourney, Roslin has overseen many things, including (but certainly not limited to!) the building of a brand new, beautiful facility. Starting soon she will be working at the Knoxville Public Library. We wish her luck and will all miss her very much!
Roslin Thompson, director of Sigourney Public Library, has just had her last day at the library, on August 31st after leaving to move with her family to Newton, Iowa. While at Sigourney, Roslin has overseen many things, including (but certainly not limited to!) the building of a brand new, beautiful facility. Starting soon she will be working at the Knoxville Public Library. We wish her luck and will all miss her very much!
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
***JOB OPENINGS IN SOUTHEAST***
BETTENDORF PUBLIC LIBRARY
Adult Services Manager
Innovative, proactive and experienced librarian sought for Adult Services Manager at Bettendorf Public Library Information Center (www.bettendorflibrary.com). MLS in Library Science and 3 years supervisory experience in a public library required. Supervises Information and Adult Services including selection, programming, reference, web site, public computers, ICN, patron training, volunteers and outreach. Adult Services staff has 2.78 FTE and Information Services has 3.46 FTE. Send cover letter, resume, city application and references to: Human Resources Director, 1609 State Street, Bettendorf,Iowa, 52722. Application available at www.bettendorf.org Close September 29 at 4:00 p.m.
FAIRFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Youth Services Librarian
Fairfield Public Library has an opening for a Youth Services Librarian. This is a full time, salaried position starting at $25,500 with excellent benefits including health insurance, retirement, paid sick leave, and three weeks paid vacation.
Fairfield, Iowa is a vibrant community of 9,500 combining a unique blend of traditional Iowa values with a diverse national and international population base. Agriculture, manufacturing, and high-tech businesses find their home in Fairfield. Located in southeastern Iowa, we are within 75 miles of Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Burlington. We were featured in the August/September 2006 issue of Mother Earth News as one of “12 Great Places You’ve Never Heard Of” because of our wonderful art galleries, varied restaurants, organic food, alternative energy, and unusual architecture.
The first Carnegie Library west of the Mississippi was built in Fairfield, and strong community support for the library continues today. Our mission-style $3.1 million building was completed in 1996 in the center of town. This 21,000 sq. ft. facility houses 82,000 unique titles in a variety of formats.
Our Youth Services Department is a busy and beloved place. Special programs range from Valentine Tea to Summer Reading Program to Teen Mystery Night. Our staff is supportive of youth programs and young patrons are a high priority. We just installed new automation system, and our website is under construction: http://www.youseemore.com/fairfield/default.asp .
If you are the successful candidate, you will become the “face of the library.” This means you will provide outreach to local schools and day care centers, connecting with children and teens. Primary focus will be on programming, collection development, teaching library skills, and offering reader advisory service. In addition, you will provide backup when our Library Director is absent and you will help at the circulation desk.
Qualifications and skills required:
· MLS is preferred, but candidates who have combined an educational degree with relevant experience are also encouraged to apply
· Energetic advocate for children and teens
· Solid knowledge of youth literature
· Able to relate well to children of all ages and their parents
· Able to plan and produce quality programs for youth
Attitudes desired:
· Enthusiasm for working with youth
· Love of reading
· Good sense of humor
· Desire to serve the public
· Creativity, flexibility, and cooperation
Please send your resume, cover letter, and three professional references to:
Rebecca Huggins, Director
Fairfield Public Library
104 West Adams
Fairfield, IA 52556
Fairfield Public Library has an opening for a Youth Services Librarian. This is a full time, salaried position starting at $25,500 with excellent benefits including health insurance, retirement, paid sick leave, and three weeks paid vacation.
Fairfield, Iowa is a vibrant community of 9,500 combining a unique blend of traditional Iowa values with a diverse national and international population base. Agriculture, manufacturing, and high-tech businesses find their home in Fairfield. Located in southeastern Iowa, we are within 75 miles of Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Burlington. We were featured in the August/September 2006 issue of Mother Earth News as one of “12 Great Places You’ve Never Heard Of” because of our wonderful art galleries, varied restaurants, organic food, alternative energy, and unusual architecture.
The first Carnegie Library west of the Mississippi was built in Fairfield, and strong community support for the library continues today. Our mission-style $3.1 million building was completed in 1996 in the center of town. This 21,000 sq. ft. facility houses 82,000 unique titles in a variety of formats.
Our Youth Services Department is a busy and beloved place. Special programs range from Valentine Tea to Summer Reading Program to Teen Mystery Night. Our staff is supportive of youth programs and young patrons are a high priority. We just installed new automation system, and our website is under construction: http://www.youseemore.com/fairfield/default.asp .
If you are the successful candidate, you will become the “face of the library.” This means you will provide outreach to local schools and day care centers, connecting with children and teens. Primary focus will be on programming, collection development, teaching library skills, and offering reader advisory service. In addition, you will provide backup when our Library Director is absent and you will help at the circulation desk.
Qualifications and skills required:
· MLS is preferred, but candidates who have combined an educational degree with relevant experience are also encouraged to apply
· Energetic advocate for children and teens
· Solid knowledge of youth literature
· Able to relate well to children of all ages and their parents
· Able to plan and produce quality programs for youth
Attitudes desired:
· Enthusiasm for working with youth
· Love of reading
· Good sense of humor
· Desire to serve the public
· Creativity, flexibility, and cooperation
Please send your resume, cover letter, and three professional references to:
Rebecca Huggins, Director
Fairfield Public Library
104 West Adams
Fairfield, IA 52556
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