PROFESSIONAL BOOK OF THE WEEK
Title: Strategic Planning for Results
Author: Sandra Nelson
Summary:
The latest entry in the "For Results" series from the Public Library Association covers both the planning process and public library service responses. Packed with figures, workforms and toolkits, this rich resource is a valuable addition to anyone’s research into strategic planning.
Friday, June 20, 2008
PROFESSIONAL BOOK OF THE WEEK
Title: Libraries Prosper with Passion, Purpose and Persuasion! A PLA Toolkit for Success
Author: Public Library Association
Summary:
Katie spent about an hour trying to think up the perfect way to explain how great of a resource this toolkit is, and was at a loss. Not because it isn’t a great resource, but because it can help with so many different things. At its core, this is a kit for advocacy. From the sketching out your game plan to contacting influential persons in your community to communicating with the public, if you need to advocate for your library, you need to make use of this toolkit. Everyone at every level of advocacy experience will find something within its pages they may not have thought to use or attempt in previous advocacy efforts.
Title: Libraries Prosper with Passion, Purpose and Persuasion! A PLA Toolkit for Success
Author: Public Library Association
Summary:
Katie spent about an hour trying to think up the perfect way to explain how great of a resource this toolkit is, and was at a loss. Not because it isn’t a great resource, but because it can help with so many different things. At its core, this is a kit for advocacy. From the sketching out your game plan to contacting influential persons in your community to communicating with the public, if you need to advocate for your library, you need to make use of this toolkit. Everyone at every level of advocacy experience will find something within its pages they may not have thought to use or attempt in previous advocacy efforts.
Friday, June 13, 2008
SLS MERCHANDISING CLASS UPDATEOur popular online collection merchandising workshop scheduled for this morning, Friday, June13, has been postponed due to severe flooding affecting many of our registered participants. The good news is that we’ll be adding an additional session. The two new sessions will be posted on the CE catalog today (6/13) for June 27 and July 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. If you were thinking about taking the course but couldn’t because of the date, here’s your opportunity. We do intend to offer the workshop again this fall and spring, so keep an eye out if these new dates don’t work for you. With the completion of option self guided assignments along with the course, you can earn up to 5 continuing education credits.
This session focuses on merchandising your collection to get your items off the shelf and out the door. Tips, tricks and techniques from retailers and other libraries are used to help you design effective and exciting displays.
This session focuses on merchandising your collection to get your items off the shelf and out the door. Tips, tricks and techniques from retailers and other libraries are used to help you design effective and exciting displays.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Professional Book of the Week
Title: Why We Buy: the Science of Shopping
Author: Paco Underhill
Summary:
Ever wondered why some people enjoy shopping, others adore it and yet others loathe it? What draws us to one item over another? How can we best market what services and materials we have to offer? Underhill explores various scenarios and topics behind best merchandising practices that we all can use.
Title: Why We Buy: the Science of Shopping
Author: Paco Underhill
Summary:
Ever wondered why some people enjoy shopping, others adore it and yet others loathe it? What draws us to one item over another? How can we best market what services and materials we have to offer? Underhill explores various scenarios and topics behind best merchandising practices that we all can use.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
WEBSITE OF INTEREST
A new nation-wide extension service website popped into our inbox this morning we thought you all might be interested in. They describe themselves as: “eXtension provides objective and research-based information and learning opportunities that help people improve their lives. eXtension is an educational partnership of 74 universities in the United States.” They’ve also incorporated a number of “2.0” tools into their website’s design, so it’s a great way to experiment with these tools using a topic you may be familiar with. Visit them at http://www.extension.org.
Monday, June 09, 2008
"FREEBIES" FROM NIA
The National Institute on Aging is offering up to 100 free bookmarks (500 per library system) promoting their website that allows users to make text bigger, change the contrast and have the website “talk”. The website is meant to distribute easy to use and accurate health information to senior citizens.
NIA also offers a downloadable “Toolkit for Trainers” that provides lesson plans on using the NIA health website and Medling Plus, as well as tips on teaching senior citizens, hands on activities and worksheets, promotional flyers and more!
To access the order form for the bookmarks, send an email with your name, the library name and mailing address and the number of packs (bookmarks come in pack of 50, so order up to 2 packs) you’d like to order to niaic@nia.nih.gov. You can also call 800-222-2225 to order.
For the Toolkit, visit www.nihseniorhealth.gov/toolkit.
NIA also offers a downloadable “Toolkit for Trainers” that provides lesson plans on using the NIA health website and Medling Plus, as well as tips on teaching senior citizens, hands on activities and worksheets, promotional flyers and more!
To access the order form for the bookmarks, send an email with your name, the library name and mailing address and the number of packs (bookmarks come in pack of 50, so order up to 2 packs) you’d like to order to niaic@nia.nih.gov. You can also call 800-222-2225 to order.
For the Toolkit, visit www.nihseniorhealth.gov/toolkit.
Thursday, June 05, 2008
UPCOMING SLS CE EVENTS
As we finish out the year and look toward next, we’re working on our Continuing Education calendar. Many times we cannot confirm dates or locations this early, but we have a few exciting events that you might want to get on your calendar early.
January 21, 2009 – Southeastern is co-sponsoring the Iowa Small Libraries Online Conference. The entire conference is online, with no need to leave your chair! Visit http://www.swilsa.lib.ia.us/isloc/index.htm for more information. There’s even a link to last year’s conference. Just like a physical conference, you can pick and choose what sessions to attend, and there’s even a session for Trustees.
May 1, 2009 – Small Libraries Summit. The 2008 event was a big hit! Join us for time management and organization training from Iowa’s own Dreama Deskins.
As we confirm dates for other topics and events we’ll be sure to let you know so you can plan ahead for you and your staff. All of our classes will be listed on the State’s CE catalog as well our own web site, and we’ll continue to mail out paper calendars twice a year (usually July/August and December).
January 21, 2009 – Southeastern is co-sponsoring the Iowa Small Libraries Online Conference. The entire conference is online, with no need to leave your chair! Visit http://www.swilsa.lib.ia.us/isloc/index.htm for more information. There’s even a link to last year’s conference. Just like a physical conference, you can pick and choose what sessions to attend, and there’s even a session for Trustees.
May 1, 2009 – Small Libraries Summit. The 2008 event was a big hit! Join us for time management and organization training from Iowa’s own Dreama Deskins.
As we confirm dates for other topics and events we’ll be sure to let you know so you can plan ahead for you and your staff. All of our classes will be listed on the State’s CE catalog as well our own web site, and we’ll continue to mail out paper calendars twice a year (usually July/August and December).
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
PROFESSIONAL BOOK OF THE WEEK
Title: Running a Small Library
Editor: John A. Moorman
Summary:
Moorman has brought together highly diverse group of knowledgeable individuals for this book. Chapters are split out first by type of library and then general library tasks including budgeting, adult services, youth services, facilities, governing boards and governmental relations, cataloging, selection, personal computers and many more. Some chapters include example documents. An excellent resource for anyone needing a quick overview on any topic concerning small libraries.
Title: Running a Small Library
Editor: John A. Moorman
Summary:
Moorman has brought together highly diverse group of knowledgeable individuals for this book. Chapters are split out first by type of library and then general library tasks including budgeting, adult services, youth services, facilities, governing boards and governmental relations, cataloging, selection, personal computers and many more. Some chapters include example documents. An excellent resource for anyone needing a quick overview on any topic concerning small libraries.
Die Cuts! Die Cuts! Die Cuts!
Don’t forget to visit our die cut web site at http://www.sls.lib.ia.us/sls-services/diecut for information on the die we own. If you send the paper, we’ll cut your shapes for free! These letters and shapes make any bulletin board an attractive display, and you can use the shapes for nametags, craft pieces, SRP progress markers, and more! Our local AEA and Bettendorf Public Library also own their own sets we can “borrow.” So if you’re interested in something we don’t have, let us know and we’ll find out if one of our partners owns it.
Now updated with the bug theme die and links to images of the cuts.
Keep us in mind as you plan theme and seasonal displays for all ages.
Happy Summer Reading!
Don’t forget to visit our die cut web site at http://www.sls.lib.ia.us/sls-services/diecut for information on the die we own. If you send the paper, we’ll cut your shapes for free! These letters and shapes make any bulletin board an attractive display, and you can use the shapes for nametags, craft pieces, SRP progress markers, and more! Our local AEA and Bettendorf Public Library also own their own sets we can “borrow.” So if you’re interested in something we don’t have, let us know and we’ll find out if one of our partners owns it.
Now updated with the bug theme die and links to images of the cuts.
Keep us in mind as you plan theme and seasonal displays for all ages.
Happy Summer Reading!
Monday, June 02, 2008
NEWS FROM MUSSER - LIBRARIANS GO TO THE BUGS!
Muscatine’s Musser Library Makes Local and National News
Read about Musser’s bug eating pledge at http://www.muscatinejournal.com/articles/2008/05/20/news/doc4832ebbb980c8411763232.txt. The story even made the American Libraries Direct email bulletin!
Read about Musser’s bug eating pledge at http://www.muscatinejournal.com/articles/2008/05/20/news/doc4832ebbb980c8411763232.txt. The story even made the American Libraries Direct email bulletin!
A "HodgePodge" of Online Goodies !
Fun New Way to Promote Online Pathfinding and Literacy
It’s a lesson, it’s a game, it’s PMOG: Passively Multiplayer Online Game! What it could be is a fun way to promote online and information literacy, as well as online information resources. Find out more at http://library20.ning.com/profiles/blog/show?id=515108%3ABlogPost%3A78675.
Narrative Nonfiction: If You Recommend Books, Read This!
A new “genre” is emerging in the Reader’s Advisory arena, Narrative Nonfiction. To learn more about the genre and how it may or may not be part of your catalog, visit http://laureltarulli.wordpress.com/2008/05/26/narrative-nonfiction-%e2%80%93-a-new-genre-heading/
Library Video Promote Summer Reading (and it’s hilarious, too)
Looking for a new way to promote your library program? Here’s an example of how to have fun and do promotion at the same time! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqBl2lV6dEQ
Have Vending Machines? Make them greener!
From a blog called “Going Green @ Your Library” (whoops, hope they cleared that with ALA), learn how to make vending machines more energy efficient, and maybe help you save a few bucks, too. http://greeningyourlibrary.wordpress.com/2008/05/26/vending-machines/
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