Southeastern Library Services

2010-06-25T08:02:00.000-05:00

Job Opening - Library Director - Winfield Public Library

The Winfield Public Library is seeking a new Library Director for 28 hours a week, salary depending on qualifications. Benefits include IPERS, vacation, holiday pay, personal days and sick leave. AA Degree or comparable library experience preferred. Job description available upon request. All applications must be received by July 9, 2010. The successful candidate will begin work July 26, 2010. The Winfield Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.
Send or deliver a cover letter, resume and references to:

Winfield Public Library
c/o Library Board of Trustees
112 West Ash St.
Winfield, IA 52659
director47@winfield.lib.ia.us

2010-05-21T15:50:00.003-05:00

Assistant Dean of Library/Learning Resources Center - Scott Community College

Deadline Date for Application:
June 11, 2010

POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for the overall leadership, coordination and, management of library services and resources.

Minimum Qualifications:
Person filling this position must have a Master’s Degree in library science from an accredited graduate school. Must be able to meet State certification requirements. Experience in collection development at a comprehensive community college. Knowledge of emerging trends in academic libraries and with automated systems, microcomputers and electronic search procedures Prefer previous supervisory and management experience. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with staff, faculty and students.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provides leadership, coordination and management of library services.

2. Keeps abreast of trends affecting community college libraries and makes recommendations to meet future needs.

3. Coordinates progress toward accomplishing college’s library goals and objectives.

4. Develops and manages library budget.

5. Coordinates SCC Library’s collection development.

6. Promotes awareness and use of library services and resources.

7. Establishes and maintains communication with administration, staff, faculty and students.

8. Investigates, develops and implements new library services, or the revisions of existing services, to meet user needs.

9. Prepares proposals for library grant funds and administers grant objectives and budgets.

10. Proposes facility changes and participants in facility planning.

11. Supervises, recommends for hiring, and evaluates library staff.

12. Maintains consistency and reliability of staffing and services.

13. Recommends and coordinates staff development activities.

14. Maintains an awareness of resources and services

15. Maintains inventory of library equipment, furniture and materials and makes provisions for their upkeep.

16. Stays abreast of developing technologies and makes recommendations to meet user

17. Serves as representative to local, state, and national organizations/consortia.

18. In association with college foundation directors, seeks opportunities to receive public and private funds.

19. Is committed to providing quality service that meets or exceeds the expectations of internal and external customers.

20. Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary:
Commensurate with education and experience

# of days 200 annually
% of Full-Time 100%

Send cover letter and resume to: Human Resources Department, Eastern Iowa Community College District, 306 West River Drive, Davenport IA 52801-1221 or e-mail resume and cover letter to: mhildebrandt@eicc.edu

Women and Minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants with
disabilities who require special accommodations in the application or testing
process should notify the Human Resources Department prior to the closing
date. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

2010-05-21T14:46:00.001-05:00

Youth Services Librarian - Kalona Public Library

The Kalona Public Library, located just 20 miles south of Iowa City, is seeking a responsible, well-organized and creative person for the postion of Youth Services Librarian. Working full time in a newer facility, job responsibilities include planning and supervising programs for children and teens, assisting in collection development and web site design, and performing library related duties. The successful candidate will have a high school diploma, experience working in a library, experience working with children, and have extensive computer skills. A college degree and knowledge of children's literature preferred. Full time, benefits included. Salary range starts at $22,800. Contact: Anne Skaden, Director, Kalona Public Library, PO Box 1212, Kalona, IA 52247-1212 Call (319) 656-3501 or e-mail kaloplib{AT}kctc.net for more information. Deadline: June 9.

Anne Skaden, Director
Kalona Public Library
319.656.3501
kaloplib{AT}kctc.net

2010-02-24T14:25:00.001-06:00

March CE Opportunities

We have a lot of in person events available this month. Registration, as always, is available through the State Library’s CE Catalog at http://www.statelibraryofiowa.org/cgi-bin/cecat/.

Adobe Drop-In Orientation (No registration needed)
CE Units: 0

For those who have not taken an online class before or haven’t taken one with the new platform, this is your chance to explore Adobe Connect before taking online classes offered throughout the state. Pop into the SLS classroom anytime in the one hour session for the 20 minute presentation. http://iowaec.na4.acrobat.com/sls

SLS Online classroom
Thursday, March 4th
10 am to 11 am

Youth Services with Michele Gorman
CE Units: 6 total, 3 per session

The Burlington Public Library has kindly opened up their staff development day with Michele Gorman to the rest of us! The day will consist of two three-hour programs for a total of 6 continuing education credits (3 for each program). If you are unable to spend the entire day with us, you are welcome to come for one session or the other. Please note in the comments if you intend to do this.

Morning (9 am to 12 pm)
"This Ain't Your Mama's Library! Adolescent Development and the Developmental Needs of Teens" Very few people who work in a public library setting have ever received any kind of formal training about what is happening inside the body and brain of a teenager. In order to best meet the needs of teens, adults who work with this demographic will be best served by developing a foundation of knowledge about what teens need and where they are coming from emotionally and physically. Topics covered in this foundation presentation will include the stages and milestones of adolescence, the 7 developmental needs of teens, the Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets(c), and what new research about the teen brain tells us about adolescent behavior.

Afternoon (1 pm to 4 pm)
"Getting Graphic! Using Graphic Novels to Promote Literacy in Your Library!"
The popularity of graphic novels for readers of all ages is on the rise, with new books being published everyday in a comic format. From comic biographies to graphic novels about science and math - this format is exploding with new and exciting titles for young readers. In this afternoon session attendees will learn more about why it is important to add these books to every library collection, how these books contribute to literacy, and the role these books can play with helping develop struggling, reluctant, and proficient readers of all ages!

Burlington Public Library
Monday, March 15th
8:30 am to 4 pm

Health Information with Chris Childs
CE Units: 2

Review of online reference sources for consumer health topics available through the Hardin Library for the Health Sciences and techniques for dealing with health reference inquiries. Chris Childs is the Education and Outreach Librarian at the Hardin Library for the Health Sciences at the University of Iowa.

Washington Public Library
Tuesday, March 16th
10 am to 12 pm

Facebook Fanpage FUNdamentals
CE Units: 2

You've heard a lot about Facebook, perhaps you've dipped your toes in, but now have decided it's time to give a library fan page a try. This workshop will show you how to set up a Facebook fan page (we'll set up a page for a library during the workshop) as well as give you ideas for how you can use it in your library. And you'll have a chance to get started on your own page, "hands-on"!

SWILSA Online classroom
Thursday, March 18th
9 am to 11 am

Summer Library Program Kick-Off!
CE Units: 1.5

Join your fellow libraries to discuss what events are being offered, practice crafts, and learn how Southeastern Library Services can support your SLP efforts! Katie will also be teaching her Flickr/Creative Commons class on finding photographs and art to use in your marketing efforts.

West Liberty Public Library
Tuesday, March 30th
10 am to 12 pm

Eldon Public Library – Annex
Wednesday, March 31st
1 pm to 3 pm

2010-02-02T15:09:00.003-06:00

Eldridge Resident Wins with Poem about Scott County Library System

Leslie Powell-Skinner took first place in the American Library Association's "@Your Library: Creative Essay" Contest with a poem about the Scott County Library System. Her accomplishment, along with the poem, were recently featured in the River City Reader. Congratulations to Leslie and the Scott County Library System!

2009-12-03T13:56:00.002-06:00

Free Applications to Solve Problems, Maintain Tech and More!

Software doesn't get any cheaper, so it's always nice to have a list of free applications. Lifehacker's list of 61 free applications cover everything from defragging your hard drive to increasing your computer security, and everything in between.

2009-12-03T13:48:00.002-06:00

Making your Website Mobile Friendly

As patrons are continually moving more and more toward using mobile devices for all their communication needs, websites need to evolve to meet that demand. Here are 7 tips from SitePoint to help your website evolve.

2009-11-30T11:32:00.003-06:00

lifehacker Selects the Top 5 Online Data Backup Tools
None of them are free, but are as low as $4.95 per month to back up all your data. There is a detailed explanation of each tool, plus a reader poll indicating lifehacker readers' choice for the best. Learn more at http://bit.ly/8PKhJM.

2009-11-30T11:23:00.002-06:00

Using Flickr to Create a Photo Gallery
Using a step by step process, this article will help you set up a photo stream for your website that is easy to update! If you use PLOW, be sure to check with PLOW staff to be sure that the process will work for your site.

2009-11-30T11:14:00.002-06:00

Grants for The Big Read from IMLS
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and in cooperation with Arts Midwest, announces the 2010 deadline for The Big Read, a program to revitalize the role of literature in American culture. Organizations may apply for grants ranging from $2,500 to $20,000 with the grant size determined by community population, number of activities planned, and artistic excellence and merit. Selected communities will participate in The Big Read from September 2010 – June 2011.

Press release and more information at http://bit.ly/62GyUm.

2009-11-30T11:02:00.002-06:00

Integrated Library Systems Webinar
Join WebJunction and ALA TechSource for a December 10 ILS webinar at Noon. They will discuss new features and capabilities available in the most modern library software, and what it really means for these tools to be customizable. Information on the session and for registration, visit http://bit.ly/5luIbd.

2009-11-30T10:48:00.002-06:00

ALA Offers Stats and Research on Libraries
From an ALA press release: American Library Association (ALA) members and other Web visitors can now quickly locate library research and statistics with new top-level navigation from the ALA home page.

Library statistics are organized by type of library for easy access and include links to annual studies of library expenditures and services, state-level library data, library value studies (return on investment), opinion research from national household studies, and topical articles such as “Economic Hard Times and Public Library Use Revisited.”

The Research and Statistics section is at http://www.ala.org/ala/research.

Photo from

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lrargerich/ / CC BY 2.0

2009-11-30T10:39:00.002-06:00

Free Webinar: Writing a Patron Behavior Policy
Infopeople is at it again! They're offering a free webinar on December 10 at 2:00pm CST. The link to the session will be available a half hour before the session at the information page at http://bit.ly/8VCKW6.

As always, Infopeople archives all of their webinars, with slides included if possible, at http://infopeople.org/training/webcasts/list/archived.

2009-11-12T09:28:00.002-06:00

Free Space Shuttle Artifacts for Libraries

NASA is giving away artifacts, like gloves, helmets, simulators and more, from the space shuttle program. There are charges for shipping, so for the larger items it could be quite pricey. To get more information and apply to be one of the recipient libraries, visit the IMLS (Institute of Museum and Library Services) press release at http://www.imls.gov/news/2009/110609b.shtm.

Imagine how cool your next space themed storytime or library display would be with one of these pieces, not to mention playing a part in preserving and sharing a part of American history!

2009-11-12T09:11:00.003-06:00

Teen Tech Week March 7-13
"Teen Tech Week is a national initiative aimed at teens, librarians, educators, parents, and other concerned adults meant to encourage teens to take advantage of libraries' nonprint resources. The 2010 theme — Learn Create Share @ your library — fosters teen creativity and positions the library as a physical and virtual place for safe exploration of the many types of technology available at libraries, including DVDs, music, gaming, video production, online homework help, social networking, tech workshops, audiobooks and more."

For resources, registration and more, visit the YALSA Teen Tech Week website.

2009-11-12T08:50:00.005-06:00

From The Bubble Room Blog - Top 10 Things Marketers Should Do
We hear it all the time - librarians need to be marketing their libraries and services. This blog post outlines 10 things that are essential to effective marketing. Read it at Library Journal online.
Photo info: http://www.flickr.com/photos/altemark/ / CC BY 2.0

2009-11-12T08:44:00.003-06:00

Best Illustrated Books of 2009

The November 8 New York Times Book Review offers up its annual list. http://bit.ly/4ub5WA

2009-11-11T10:20:00.001-06:00

ALA Washington Office Webinar: Get Legislators in Your Library!

One of the best ways to get legislators to listen (and, more important, support you) is to show them what your library does to benefit the community. Believe it or not, members of Congress still think of libraries as “those places with all the books.” The good news is that your opportunities to make a real difference are just around the corner. Members of Congress and their staff will be coming back to their districts for the Thanksgiving and Winter District Work periods (exact dates to be determined).

Whether it’s a meeting with your trustees, friends or employees, a visit to your library or inviting legislators and staff to a holiday event, this session will offer practical tips for making these visits as worthwhile as possible.

*Date:* Wednesday, November 18, 2009

*Time:* 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST

After registering <https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/417322194> you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=4010

2009-11-09T13:31:00.004-06:00

Washington Public Library Celebrates Grand Reopening
Congratulations to the Washington Public Library! They celebrated the grand opening of their new building on October 17-19. The building is right on the square, and is eligible to be a LEED Silver certified building. Visit our Flickr account for more photos!

2009-11-09T12:17:00.003-06:00

4 Webinars from WebJunction

All times posted are Eastern Standard. Registration is available at http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventcalendar.asp. Just click on the link to the webinar you’re interested in and you’ll be directed to a registration page.

Reaching Spanish-speaking Agricultural Communities
Date: 11/10/2009
Start Time: 2:00 PM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Spanish-speakers working in agriculture communities are looking to their libraries and other community technology centers for public access to computers. But like the recent Latinos and Library Perceptions Report confirms, there's more to be done to reach out to these communities. Join special guests, Patricia Rempel, PhD, Reference and Collections Librarian at Coutts Education Library, University of Alberta and José Garcia, Teen and Reference Services Librarian, King County Library System and NW REFORMA Past President, for this free webinar as they share insights from research on perceived usages of community public access computers by Spanish-speakers in rural Washington gathered through interviews with information professionals. The presentation will include real life examples of library usage in these communities as well as the direct results of the outreach efforts of the libraries studied.

Using Social Media to Make the Case for Supporting Library Services
Date: 11/19/2009
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Join us and learn how non-profits such as libraries can use social websites to put access to information and libraries on the agenda of community leaders, elected officials, and local and national agencies. The content of this WebJunction and REFORMA co-sponsored webinar includes a background on social websites, how to use social websites for advocacy, national and international advocacy efforts by representatives from American Library Association (ALA) and the International Federation of Libraries and Institutions (IFLA), and suggestions on how to advocate for services for Latinos and Spanish speakers presented by a panel of guest speakers including Meredith Farkas, Head of Instructional Initiatives at Norwich University; Fiona Bradley, IFLA Programme Coordinator ALP; Marci Merola, Director, ALA Office for Library Advocacy; Max Macias, Serials Technician at Portland Community College; and Loida Garcia-Febo, Assistant Coordinator New Americans Program and Special Services at Queens Library.

Library Computer Networking Q&A
Date: 12/2/2009
Start Time: 3:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
WebJunction's November focus is on Networking, and during the month we’ll be collecting your burning networking questions via this short poll. Then, on December 2, WebJunction and TechSoup for Libraries are teaming up to bring you a panel of library technology experts to field your questions in a "Car Talk" fashion that’s sure to be informative and fun! The expert panel includes:

Robert Williams, Technology Consultant at the South Texas Library System
Chris Jowaisas Library Systems Grants Administrator of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Monica M. Schultz, IT Director at the Peninsula Library System
And moderated by TechSoup’s Stephanie Gerding

Integrated Library Systems: Open Source and Customization

Date: 12/10/2009
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Please join us on December 10th for a discussion of Integrated Library Systems (ILSs) and the trend toward customizability through Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) with library systems expert Marshall Breeding and representatives from leading vendors in the field. We'll discuss new features and capabilities available in the most modern library software, and what it really means for these tools to be "customizable." This event will coincide with the publication of Marshall Breeding's December 2009 issue of Library Technology Reports and is presented in collaboration with ALA TechSource.

2009-11-02T15:38:00.002-06:00

Unique Program/Fundraising Idea
The Beaufort (S.C.) Branch Library, along with their Friends, hosted a tasting festival. Guests tasted signature dishes from towns named Beaufort in a variety of countries across the world. Local restaurants, caterers and volunteers helped create the food. For more information on the festival, contact Amanda Brewer of the Beaufort Branch Library at abrewer@bcgov.net.

2009-11-02T09:13:00.002-06:00

Eddyville Unveils Gazebo
From Vicki Vroegh: In September 2009, our outdoor seating project was completed. We raised a little over $10,000 to build a non- traditional gazebo that is located a little bit north of the building. It has built-in wrap around bench seats, with a sidewalk leading to it. A large size picnic table is currently being made to set in the center, which our Friends group is buying. We will hopefully have the table next spring. I have had so many positive comments about the gazebo from the community!

2009-10-20T10:22:00.000-05:00

PROFESSIONAL BOOK OF THE WEEK

Title: Managing Budgets and Finances: A How-To-Do-It Manual

Authors: Arlita W. Hallam and Teresa R. Dalston

Summary:

For those new to developing a budget from scratch, or needing to understand an existing one so you can update it, this book lays out the basics of what you need to know. Topics are clearly organized to orient the reader, and the many sample budgets and financial documents add value to the text. Even if you are only in need of a refresher on the topic, this is the perfect book to review.

2009-10-16T13:46:00.002-05:00

SLS Board Member Gayle Trede Celebrates 25 years

Congratulations to SLS Board Member Gayle Trede! She has been the Director of the Mount Pleasant Public Library for 25 years. Her Board of Directors, Friends of the Library Board, staff and family helped celebrate this milestone at Tuesday's Board meeting. Gayle was also honored with a resolution from the Mount Pleasant City Council to commemorate her years of service at their meeting on Wednesday.

2009-10-08T16:58:00.000-05:00

Albia was one of the SLS libraries attending the Facebook page we offered in partnership with SWILSA this week. Albia reports they already have 67 fans of their Facebook page!

Way to go Marilyn!

2009-10-08T16:55:00.000-05:00

PROFESSIONAL BOOK OF THE WEEK

Title: Early Literacy Storytimes @ your library: Partnering with Caregivers for Success

Authors: Saroj Nadkarni Ghoting and Pamela Martin-Diaz

Summary:

Nationally-known speaker, and frequent visitor to Iowa, Saroj Ghoting, along with Pamela Martin-Diaz have compiled years of experience and research into a rich resource on developing storytimes which enhance early literacy efforts. Broken up into three sections on learning more about early literacy research and issues, how-to’s on incorporating the information learned into your storytimes, and what you need to do to keep your efforts going, this book is an asset to anyone looking to learn how to do storytime or someone who is looking to overhaul current storytime practices.

2009-10-06T14:12:00.002-05:00

Customer Service Training Video
This 23 minute video is aimed at businesses but could prove to be a valuable tool as you train your front line staff in customer service. You might even be able to use it for a county meeting or staff in-service day!

http://bit.ly/1NeiRp

2009-10-06T14:11:00.001-05:00

Webcast: Doing More With Less: "Training Up" SPONSORED BY: Polaris Library Systems and Library Journal

Event Date: 10/20/2009 02:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

Gate counts keep going up, but staff levels are not. Patrons’ technological needs are increasing as many have lost their jobs and access to computers at the same time. Older patrons with little computer experience are finding that many insurance and financial forms need to be completed online. Is your staff ready to serve? Library employee training budgets aren’t exactly getting fatter either, often forcing staff to just learn on the job or stagnate. And what about new hires? Are they expected to have already learned about your library’s technology as part of their education? A group of training experts will discuss how ‘training up’ library staff can help stretch and boost the level of technological customer service your library can offer to patrons, and to the library itself. The webcast will also cover Web 2.0 tools and applications that make training sessions, documents and support readily accessible and available on-demand, 24/7. From academe, we’ll hear how one library school program is preparing its students for high touch high tech careers in our public, school, special and academic libraries.

2009-10-05T14:51:00.001-05:00

Library Journal's annual award for the Best Small Library in America

The award, cosponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was founded to encourage and showcase the exemplary work of these libraries. Now in its sixth year, the award honors the public library that most profoundly demonstrates outstanding service to populations of 25,000 or less (see link for eligibility).

The winning library will receive a $15,000 cash award, a feature story in the February 1, 2010, Library Journal, membership and conference costs for two library representatives to attend the Public Library Association Biannual Conference in 2010 in Portland, OR, and a gala reception at the conference.

For complete eligibility and submission requirements: http://bit.ly/4fSRUQ

2009-10-02T11:38:00.002-05:00

LeClaire Community Library in the News

Congrats to the LeClaire Community Library and their partnership with a local medical practice which got them featured in the Quad-City Times:

“LeClaire doctors hand out prescription for reading” - http://www.qctimes.com/news/local/article_4edea96e-aefe-11de-9ae0-001cc4c002e0.html

2009-10-02T08:29:00.001-05:00

PROFESSIONAL BOOK OF THE WEEK

Title: Library 2.0: A Guide to Participatory Library Service

Author: Michael E. Casey and Laura C. Savastinuk

Summary:

This book isn’t an overview of tools to be used in “library 2.0” (though there is some of that), it’s an explanation of what it means to provide library 2.0 service. If you are looking for ways to expand your library’s service mission and the reasoning behind choosing certain avenues over others, read through this clear explanation of how to take your library to the next level.

2009-09-30T16:27:00.002-05:00

7 Steps To Make Computers Accessible for Seniors

A great set of tips from makeuseof.com. This will probably become a growing issue as the senior population continues to grow.

2009-09-30T16:05:00.002-05:00

4th annual National Friends of Libraries Week
October 18-24, 2009
Use this week to promote the Friends in the community and provides a great opportunity for your library and Board of Trustees to recognize the Friends for their help and support of the library.
For more information and resources for Friends, libraries and Boards, take a look at the ALTAFF Web Site.

2009-09-30T15:50:00.002-05:00

Gear Up For National Gaming Day
November 14, 2009
Gaming kits available from SLS! Reserve yours at SLS's Web Site.

More information from ALA 's Press Release .

2009-09-30T09:01:00.001-05:00

RECOGNIZE YOUR TRUSTEES

Applications for Trustee awards are accepted 9/15 through 12/15 for three Trustee awards from ALTAFF (Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations). For information on the awards, visit http://bit.ly/1WQgQO.

Let them know about your great Trustees!!

2009-09-30T08:57:00.001-05:00

SLS Sponsors In-Person Viewing Location for Online Conference

Southeastern Library Services is sponsoring an in-person viewing location for the online conference, The Art of Fundraising and Grant Writing. Participants are welcome to come and leave as their schedule allows. The sessions we have chosen to view are:

10:00 AM - Keynote: Peter Pearson "Tough Times and Successful Library Fundraising"

11:00 AM - Keynote: Kitty Pope "Grant Writing and Fund Raising: It Takes a Team"

12:00 PM - LUNCH BREAK

1:00 PM - Track A - Lisa Valdez "Fundraising: Letter Writing Campaigns"

2:00 PM - Track B - Stephanie Gerding "Grant Writing for Libraries"

3:00 PM - BREAK

3:30 PM - Track B - Panel "Fundraising Outside of Grant Writing"

4:30 PM - Track C - Fundraising events

More information regarding the conference can be found at http://www.fundraisingconference.org/.

Up to 7 continuing education credits are available depending on how many sessions you attend.

Date: Thursday, November 19^th

Time: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm

Location: Mt. Pleasant Public Library – 2^nd floor Community Room

2009-09-28T08:46:00.002-05:00

Wine and Wii Fundraiser from Lincoln City, NE
A new way to raise money, with fun for everyone! Read about the event, as well as find contact information for the Foundation for Lincoln City Libraries at http://bit.ly/1te3A.

2009-09-22T11:01:00.002-05:00

Making Web 2.0 Work - from the October 2009 issue of Computers in Libraries
This is a great article on how 2.0 technologies work (or don't) for libraries, with some suggestions on making them work or work better for your library. If you don't subscribe, you can be added to our circulation list for the periodical, or contact us for a copy of the article.

2009-09-22T10:43:00.002-05:00

New OCLC Prototype Can Help You Choose Classification Numbers

Classify is a prototype service designed to support the assignment of classification numbers for books, DVDs, CDs, and many other types of materials.

The prototype provides access to more than 36 million WorldCat records that contain Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) numbers, Library of Congress Classification (LCC) numbers, or National Library of Medicine (NLM) Classification numbers.

The records are grouped using the OCLC FRBR Work-Set algorithm resulting in a work-level summary of the class numbers assigned a title. You can retrieve a classification summary by ISBN, ISSN, UPC, OCLC number, or author/title. Some examples are:

2009-09-22T10:39:00.002-05:00

The EPA Offers Consumer Education on E-cycling: Could Your Library Play a Role?
EPA is working to educate consumers and others on why it is important to reuse and recycle electronics and what the options are for safe reuse and recycling of these products. State and local governments, manufacturers, and retailers, who are already aware of the pressing need to better manage these materials, are providing more opportunities to recycle and reuse this equipment.

2009-09-22T09:59:00.002-05:00

BANNED BOOKS WEEK

Banned Books Week is starts September 26. For resources and ideas on how to participate, visit http://www.bannedbooksweek.org/index.html and follow the links at the bottom.

2009-09-21T09:56:00.000-05:00

In down economy, libraries are on frontline of connecting Americans with online government, job resources from ALA Direct 9/11/2009

2009-09-18T15:51:00.000-05:00

PROFESSIONAL BOOK OF THE WEEK

Title: Managing Money: A Guide for Librarians

Author: Anne M. Turner

Summary:

Do you feel like finances are often another language? Turner clearly lays out a number of concepts and situations which directly impact library budgets. Major topics include budgets, purchasing, requesting bids for projects, audits and finance departments.

2009-09-14T15:00:00.002-05:00

Books for Babies Grant Opportunity

The Associationof Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations (ALTAFF) has partnered with Nordstrom to offer 10 grants of $500 each to put towards the purchase of Books for Babies kits to "selected Friends of the Library groups, women's groups, libraries and other nonprofit organizations" who raise $1,000 for the project.

The application deadline is October 1, 2009, and more information can be found here.

2009-09-10T10:43:00.002-05:00

EAST CENTRAL LIBRARY SERVICES TO SPONSOR WORKSHOP

TODDLE OVER WITH MUSIC

You can't sing or you are afraid to? After this workshop, you will put music in your storytimes! Jerri Heid, Youth Services Librarian at the Ames Public Library, will teach librarians why music is important for your programs and for children's emergent literacy skills. You will learn how you can use other people's music to your advantage, where to purchase music, a bibliography of songs to use and most importantly, gain the confidence and comfort to add music to your programs. Come dressed in casual clothes, ready to have fun!

When: Friday, October 9

Where: North Liberty Community Library

520 Cherry Street

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

CE: 5

Cost: $20, lunch, refreshments & handouts provided

Registration Deadline: October 5

You may register on-line in the CE catalog or contact East Central. Please mail your check to the address below.

East Central Library Services
222 3rd St. SE, Suite 402
Cedar Rapids IA 52401

Contact: Linda Lumsden
Phone: 319-365-0521
llumsde@ecls.lib.ia.us

2009-09-04T09:56:00.002-05:00

Congratulations to Letts Public Library!

As part of this year's I-JOBS grants, the city of Letts will receive $400,000 for the creation of a new community center and library.

I-JOBS Libraries announcement

2009-08-14T12:16:00.002-05:00

Author visits on the cheap!

Looking for a way to have children's authors visit your library? Is your budget so tight you wish you could lose those few extra pounds? Why not bring the authors in to visit over the Internet?

A list of authors willing to do 20-minute visits using the online conferencing software, Skype, is available on author Kate Messner's blog: http://kmessner.livejournal.com/106020.html. She also wrote up an article on how to do online author visits for School Library Journal, "Met Any Good Authors Lately?", in the August 2009 issue.

2009-08-10T10:13:00.003-05:00

Hugo winner in the region!

Congratulations to John Klima, Instructor with Palmer College of Chiropractic Libraries in Davenport and Substitute Librarian at Bettendorf Public Library, for his win at last night's Hugo Awards. He won the Best Fanzine Award for his 'zine, Electric Velocipede. John is also a three-time nominee, including this year, for the World Fantasy Award for the Special Award - Non-Professional, again for his work with Electric Velocipede. This year's World Fantasy Awards will be given out in October.

Last night's Hugo winners also included:

# Best Novel: The Graveyard Book, Neil Gaiman (HarperCollins; Bloomsbury UK)
# Best Novella: “The Erdmann Nexus”, Nancy Kress (Asimov’s Oct/Nov 2008)
# Best Novelette: “Shoggoths in Bloom”, Elizabeth Bear (Asimov’s Mar 2008)
# Best Short Story: “Exhalation”, Ted Chiang (Eclipse Two)
# Best Related Book: Your Hate Mail Will Be Graded: A Decade of Whatever, 1998-2008, John Scalzi (Subterranean Press)
# Best Graphic Story: Girl Genius, Volume 8: Agatha Heterodyne and the Chapel of Bones, Written by Kaja & Phil Foglio, art by Phil Foglio, colors by Cheyenne Wright (Airship Entertainment)
# Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form: WALL-E Andrew Stanton & Pete Docter, story; Andrew Stanton & Jim Reardon, screenplay; Andrew Stanton, director (Pixar/Walt Disney)
# Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form: Doctor Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog, Joss Whedon, & Zack Whedon, & Jed Whedon, & Maurissa Tancharoen, writers; Joss Whedon, director (Mutant Enemy)

2009-08-10T09:19:00.004-05:00

Davenport Public Library Uses Facebook to Document the Library's Programs

The Davenport Public Library's Facebook page serves to keep "fans" up to date on what the library is doing, including programs, building projects, and more. Now they've added photos to their page to document programs and projects as well. As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words!

To see how their photo page looks, visit http://bit.ly/1D5WB. To see their home page on Facebook, visit http://bit.ly/lAR3m.

Anyone else using Facebook to promote the library and "talk" to patrons? Use the comment feature on this page to tell us about it!

2009-08-06T09:47:00.000-05:00

PROFESSIONAL BOOK OF THE WEEK

Title: Something Musical Happened at the Library: Adding Song and Dance to Children’s Story Programs

Author: Rob Reid

Summary: Are you looking to freshen up your storytimes by adding songs? Maybe you want to freshen up the songs you already are using. Reid has compiled a comprehensive listing of books, songs and dances which can be combined to create an interactive and fun storytime program.

2009-08-06T09:45:00.003-05:00

Twin Cities Film Festival - About Libraries!

Videos should be available after the festival on YouTube and and member library web sites. When they become available we'll let you know - watch some for inspiration on how to market your library using video. The article on the festival is at http://bit.ly/4kEeJq.

2009-08-06T09:20:00.002-05:00

Stimulus/Broadband deadline is August 14!

ALA’s Washington Office has created and compiled a host of stimulus resources for libraries including webinars, instructional guidance, key links and a list of frequently asked questions page. These materials can be found at www.ala.org/knowyourstimulus.

2009-08-06T08:01:00.000-05:00

Top Ten Computer Hardware Fixes from LifeHacker

Lifehacker editors have rounded up some of the most helpful tutorials for fixing your computer hardware. A couple are Mac based, but there are tutorials on adding RAM, replacing a hard drive, and more. See the tutorial list at http://bit.ly/13KQGa.

2009-08-05T16:00:00.000-05:00

Library Card Sign Up Month Resources - September is almost here!

Print and audio PSAs featuring Candace Parker, WNBA star and Olympic gold medalist, are available for download, as are other materials for libraries looking to promote Library Card Sign-up Month locally. Sample press materials, including a press release, letter to the editor, proclamation, PSA scripts and smartest card logos, can be found at www.ala.org/librarycardsignup

2009-08-05T11:21:00.008-05:00

Davenport Public Library's Eastern Avenue Branch Tree Planting

Katie attended the Tree Planting ceremony to commemorate the construction of the Davenport Public Library's newest branch. Here are some of the pictures she captured:

Samantha Wikstrom, Youth Services Supervisor, with children from a local day camp

Director LaWanda Roudebush welcoming the crowd

Representative Cindy Winkler reading a letter from the governor

Area children helping to plant the tree

2009-07-30T16:52:00.001-05:00

How can you resist Summer Reading Program challenges? The children's librarians at the Musser Public Library were challenged to row across the pond at their Nature Center if the kids in the community read 15,000 books. Videographic evidence is available at YouTube :)

http://www.youtube.com/user/MusserPublicLibrary

2009-07-23T09:49:00.001-05:00

How Not to Tweet

David Lee King offers up some advice to libraries looking to increase their presence with Twitter. http://bit.ly/g5zmu

2009-07-23T09:48:00.001-05:00

Redbox at Libraries

Have you seen the bright red box, aptly named Redbox, at local retailers? Libraries are getting into the scene, earning 3 cents of every dollar earned by the company. Information on libraries using the boxes at http://bit.ly/5UAzr.

2009-07-23T09:38:00.001-05:00

WrestleMania Reading Challenge Closes July 31

Teens and tweens at your library could win a trip to WrestleMania XXVI in Phoenix, and you could win $2,000 for your library! Just complete Teen Read Week™ registration at www.ala.org/teenread and say “yes” to the WrestleMania Reading Challenge by July 31.

2009-07-22T09:41:00.000-05:00

Best Thrillers of 2009

Awards were determined by the International Thriller Writers. View the winners at http://bit.ly/Jlrn0.

2009-07-21T09:43:00.000-05:00

Choosing the Best Web Browser

PC Magazine’s takes and links to reviews of the top recent entries to help you make your choice. http://bit.ly/K84EQ

2009-07-20T09:45:00.000-05:00

3D Moon Landing Adventure from Google Earth

This great site includes moon tours of the landing sites narrated by the astronauts, view models of the spacecraft, and more! Interest is high right now with the anniversary of the Apollo mission, bookmark for your patrons! http://earth.google.com/moon/

2009-07-17T09:46:00.000-05:00

YALSA Announces 3 Online Courses This Fall

The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), will offer three online courses this fall: AIMing at Tweens Advising, Involving, Motivating, taught by Teri Lesesne; Graphic Novels and Teen Readers: The Basics and Beyond, taught by Francisca Goldsmith; and Reaching Teens with Gaming, taught by Beth Gallaway. Register at http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/onlinecourses/info.cfm#current. They are expensive but an easy way to get a conference session experience.

2009-06-30T14:49:00.001-05:00

PROFESSIONAL BOOK OF THE WEEK

Title: Library Services to Latinos

Editor: Salvador Guerena

Summary:
A compilation of essays and research articles, this anthology provides valuable insight into working with Latino populations. Topics include working with immigrant populations, outreach strategies, Hispanic student in community colleges, and developing Spanish language collections.

2009-06-18T11:11:00.002-05:00

FRIENDS OF THE BURLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY TO HOST SALE Bargain lovers, get ready. The Friends of the Burlington Public Library will have hundreds of books for your low-priced reading pleasure at its spring sale Friday June 26th and Saturday June 27th. Most hardbacks will be only $1 and most paperbacks only 50 cents! Members of the Friends organization will be admitted to the preview sale from 3 to 6 p.m. on Friday, and everyone is welcome to browse Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you would like to clear space on your shelves for those bargains, donate your good quality books at the Footnotes shop.

2009-06-18T11:02:00.001-05:00

Another library abandons DDC

As part of its customers-first philosophy, the Rangeview Library District in Northglenn, Colorado, is replacing the Dewey Decimal Classification with its own WordThink system. The new method was generated from a book-industry standard for organizing materials. Materials are arranged by simple categories like history and science instead of a numeric system. The district’s new Bennett branch opened May 30 with the new organization in place, and by the end of the year all Rangeview branches will use WordThink....
Business Wire, June 2

2009-06-18T10:05:00.000-05:00

10 ways to tell if you are a solo librarian
John Clark of the Hartland (Maine) Public Library wrote this for the initial issue of MLA to Z: The News-to-use-letter of the Maine Library Association, April 2007, pp. 3–4 (PDF file). You can identify with it even if you don’t work in a public library. “10. You have done story hour while simultaneously checking out books and answering a reference question over the phone.”...
OPL Plus, June 2

2009-06-16T15:14:00.001-05:00

Arts programming in a public library

Jude Schanzer writes: “We all know that libraries are no longer confined to brick and mortar. No longer can the library be looked at as only an informational and educational center. Some call us ‘community centers’ now. I say we are ‘cultural centers,’ with all that those words conjure up in our minds. Performance, visual arts, literature, history, discussion, innovative thought, and more are part and parcel of what can be found in a cultural center. Sounds like a library to me.”...
Programming Librarian, May 19, 26, June

2009-06-16T15:04:00.000-05:00

New Virtual Conference sessions
Attend Annual Conference from your desktop this year with ALA’s new Virtual Conference. ALA will offer 10 interactive, hour-long web sessions on July 13 and 14. These interactive programs—from ALA’s Washington Office, the Office for Intellectual Freedom, and several other divisions and offices—will be the next best thing to being at the conference itself. Topics include accessing stimulus money for broadband deployment, greening your library, and best customer service....

2009-06-16T13:09:00.000-05:00

19 new Great Web Sites for Kids

ALSC has placed 19 new websites on its Great Web Sites for Kids list. Great Web Sites for Kids are those considered the best for ages birth to 14, outstanding in both content and conception. As applied to websites for young people, “great” should be thought to include sites of especially commendable quality that reflect and encourage young people’s interests in exemplary ways....
ALSC Blog, June 3

2009-06-15T15:06:00.000-05:00

Top 10 pet peeves about patrons
Brian Herzog writes: “Usually I’m a pretty happy-go-lucky guy, and I really do enjoy my job. But I thought I’d share a list of the top 10 things that patrons do that can really irk me. Not that I expect every patron interaction to be perfect and wonderful, of course; these are a just few things that make bad days worse. I tried to limit this list to things unique to library patrons, and this list (which ended up being longer than I expected) is in no particular order.”...
Swiss Army Librarian, June 2

2009-06-15T09:51:00.000-05:00

Congratulations to the Wilton Public Library!

Wilton broke ground on June 12 for a facility to house a branch of the Muscatine Community College, a community center and the library. Ideally situated near senior housing and across the street from a school, this facility has been the center of amazing fundraising and community support.

2009-06-15T09:37:00.000-05:00

PROFESSIONAL BOOK OF THE WEEK

Title: The Thriving Library: Successful Strategies for Challenging Times

Author: Marylaine Block

Summary:

Block, author of the website Neat New Stuff I Found on the Net, explores strategies and programs which help libraries thrive in trying economic times. Chapters are broken into service areas and tasks such as children, teens, marketing, outreach and community involvement. Case studies are used to highlight points about each topic. A useful guide for any library serving the public today.

2009-05-29T11:14:00.001-05:00

2009 ALA Annual Conference Friends Sessions

This year the Annual Conference is in Chicago. There is a two part session on “Nuts and Bolts for Friends” on Saturday, July 11. You do not have to attend both, but the second session will not be a repeat of the first.

Nuts and Bolts for Friends

Saturday, July 11, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Come hear experts talk about ways to improve your Friends of the Library group and maximize the Friends' ability to raise money, increase membership and work effectively with their library. Be prepared to share your best practices and your stumbling blocks with other Friends from across the country. This program is part one of a two part series (the second to be held in the afternoon). It is not required that you attend both but the second session will be a continuation of discussions and not a repeat. Speakers: Susan Schmidt, Past President, Friends of Libraries U.S.A.; Robin Hoklotubbe, Secretary, Friends of Libraries U.S.A

For more information on the session and costs, visit http://www.ala.org/ala/conferencesevents/upcoming/annual/2009/registration.cfm.

2009-05-28T08:39:00.004-05:00

Prepub Alert from Library Journal’s May 15 issue: Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol, Nicholas Sparks’ The Last Song, Joyce Carol Oates’ Little Bird of Heaven, Craig Furguson’s American on Purpose, Jane Goodall’s Hope for Animals and Their World, Sue Monk Kidd’s Traveling with Pomegranates, Lebron James’ Shooting Stars, James Patterson’s The Murder of King Tut and Elizabeth Thomas’ The Hidden Life of Deer (from the author of The Hidden Life of Dogs).

2009-05-28T08:29:00.002-05:00

PROFESSIONAL BOOK OF THE WEEK

Title: Teaching Web Search Skills: Techniques and Strategies of Top Trainers

Author: Greg R. Notess

Summary: For those of you looking to create a class for the public on how to search the web, or even do a staff training session on the topic, Notess’ book provides you with a great deal of information from understanding who your audience is, what topics to focus on, terminology to use, concepts to cover and tons more. Appendices including sample handouts, the list of URLs referenced in the book and contact information for the trainers interviewed are sheer gold. This book is essential reading for computer trainers.

2009-05-28T08:12:00.000-05:00

Cedar Rapids Public Library Continues to Fight FEMA Decision

Library Journal reports on CRPL’s fight with FEMA at http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6657403.html.

2009-05-27T11:15:00.002-05:00

Start a Library Foundation

http://www.folusa.org/resources/pdf-versions/fact-sheet-16.pdf has great tips on how to start a library foundation. Don’t forget that your local or regional community foundation will, for a very small fee, act as your library’s foundation as well. For more information on the opportunities afforded by community foundations, contact Kim Kietzman at kkietzman@sls.lib.ia.us.

2009-05-27T09:11:00.000-05:00

OCLC Makes Plans to Create an Online ILS for FirstSearch WorldCat Members

Current FirstSearch WorldCat members would have the option, at no extra cost, to have OCLC serve as their ILS system, complete with a locally branded catalog interface and a search function. For an in-depth look at the components of what they do, and will, offer go to www.bit.ly/OCLCsystem.

2009-05-22T16:34:00.000-05:00

Library as Movie Studio

Sewickley (PA) Public Library Young Adult Librarian Kelly Rottmund has created “Movie Stars @ the Library,” a program where teens can use the library’s camera to make their own films after school, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported March 5. The young filmmakers have thus far created a murder mystery, a dance video and a comedy involving Pokemon and communists.

From American Libraries, April 2009

2009-05-22T16:33:00.001-05:00

More Affordable Public Workstations – Using Open Source

Open source public workstations are an excellent option for libraries looking for cost-effective alternatives to proprietary software. Read about it in this May 2009 American Libraries article at http://site.ebrary.com/lib/ala/docDetail.action?docID=10290396&page=35.

2009-05-21T15:12:00.000-05:00

PROFESSIONAL BOOK OF THE WEEK

Title: The Library Manager’s Deskbook: 102 Expert Solutions to 101 Common Dilemmas

Authors: Paula Phillips Carson, Kerry David Carson, Joyce Schouest Phillips

Summary:

Sometimes you just need to know where to start. This book covers many issues facing library managers in all types and sizes of libraries and is a brief overview of where to begin to address these concerns. The broad themes include communication issues, professional issues, employment issues, personnel issues and liability issues.

2009-05-21T14:32:00.000-05:00

Green Libraries

Wanda Urbanska from Simple Living Network explores how librarians can make a difference every day in many ways, as we all move toward environmental friendliness. The April 2009 American Libraries article can be read through Ebsco at http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=f5h&db=lxh&bquery=(AU+(+urbanska+))+and+(greener)&type=1&site=ehost-live.

2009-05-21T14:30:00.000-05:00

Library as Movie Studio

From American Libraries, April 2009

2009-05-19T14:27:00.000-05:00

Mentally Ill in the Public Library

A snapshot of issues around the mentally ill patron in the library. From the March/April 2009 issue of Public Libraries. The research is available at http://pla.org/ala/mgrps/divs/pla/plapublications/publiclibraries/PL_48n2_Torrey_etal.pdf

2009-05-19T14:16:00.000-05:00

Family Storytime – Planning and Tips from American Libraries, May 2009

Read about family storytimes at http://site.ebrary.com/lib/ala/document/display.jsp?docID=10290396&page=46

2009-05-18T09:26:00.000-05:00

Procrastination and Wikipedia

From American Libraries, April 2009, comes a column on how students use Wikipedia and other resources for last minute work. projectinfolit.org/pdfs/internet_librarian_al_april_2009.pdf

2009-05-18T09:16:00.002-05:00

Book Groups for Boys!

Michael Sullivan gives you the how-to in the May 2009 American Libraries. Read all about it at http://site.ebrary.com/lib/ala/docDetail.action?docID=10290396&page=46

2009-05-08T16:32:00.000-05:00

PROFESSIONAL BOOK OF THE WEEK

Title: Used Book Sales: Less Work & Better Profits

Author: D. Keith Crotz

Summary: With times getting tight, we’re all looking to make our dollars stretch as far as we can. That includes finding new sources of income where possible. For many libraries, book sales are a steady stream of income. This is especially true when people are looking to purchase items new-to-them, but at a discounted price. If you already have an annual book sale, or are looking to start one, Crotz offers some tips on maximizing your profits

2009-04-21T14:40:00.003-05:00

LAST CHANCE FOR BLACK BELT LIBRARIAN

For any of you who are on the fence about attending our upcoming workshop with Warren Davis Graham, the Black Belt Librarian, don’t forget that the last day to register is this Monday, April 27^th. As we are ordering food for this event, this is also the last day to cancel without being charged even if you are unable to make it. Please let Katie Dunneback (kdunneback@sls.lib.ia.us) know if you have any questions!

Black Belt Librarian
CE Units: 3.5
Speaker: Warren Davis Graham
Cost: $10

Warren Davis Graham, the Black Belt Librarian, will talk about what makes a security program effective in the real world, then show how to approach patrons to best inform them of rules to get them to comply. He will also talk about how to recognize the different levels of emotion a patron may be in and how best to handle the situation.

Burlington Public Library (Co-Sponsor)
Monday, May 4^th
10:00 am to 2:00 pm

State Library CE catalog: http://www.statelibraryofiowa.org/cgi-bin/cecat/.

2009-04-16T16:03:00.000-05:00

PROFESSIONAL BOOK OF THE WEEK

Title: Preschool Favorites: 35 Storytimes Kids Love

Author: Diane Briggs

Summary:

For anyone looking for fresh storytime ideas, this fabulous book will give you a kick-start. Separated into themes, each chapter includes suggested titles, sing-a-along songs, craft ideas, flannelboard ideas and more. A great addition to any storytime presenter’s repertoire.

2009-04-07T11:34:00.002-05:00

Thanks to all who attended ILA Legislative Day 2009!

2009-04-02T15:55:00.000-05:00

PROFESSIONAL BOOK OF THE WEEK

Title: Book Repair
Authors: Kenneth Lavender & Scott Stockton

Summary:
When budgets are tight as they are now, it feels even more imperative to make our materials last as long as possible. This volume in publisher Neal-Schuman’s popular “How-To-Do-It Manual” series provides step-by-step instructions, materials lists, and detailed graphics illustrating common and not-so-common book repair processes.

2009-03-24T11:24:00.003-05:00

DON'T FORGET: ILA LEGISLATIVE DAY IS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25TH!

2009-03-18T07:59:00.000-05:00

PROFESSIONAL BOOK OF THE WEEK

Title: The Complete Guide to Performance Standards for Library Personnel
Author: Carol F. Goodson

Summary:
Evaluating employees is much easier when we have clear guidelines on how to do so. Implementing performance standards gives us those guidelines. If you are looking to overhaul current standards or newly introduce them, this book will provide you with accepted standards for all levels of staff.

2009-03-16T08:41:00.001-05:00

SIGN UP NOW FOR THE SUMMER LIBRARY PROGRAM KICK-OFF

It’s getting to be that time of year again, and the summer will be here before you know it. The Summer Library Program Kick-Off is for all those who’ve started their SLP planning or need that extra kick in the pants to do so. We will be demonstrating a database Katie has created to help you keep track of participants and programs to make reporting of statistics to the State Library easier. Also on tap is helping you work up a plan for a program for you to use or keep in reserve. There will be roundtable discussion as well as some crafts on hand for you to try out. You can register for this at the State Library CE Catalog: http://www.statelibraryofiowa.org/cgi-bin/cecat/index.cgi. As this is an in-person program, it is subject to our requirement of at least 8 registered attendees.

CE Credit: 2

Tuesday, March 24th
Ottumwa Public Library
9 am to 12 pm

Thursday, March 26th
Musser Public Library
1 pm to 4 pm

Tuesday, March 31st
West Point Public Library
9 am to 12 pm

2009-03-05T16:18:00.000-06:00

PROFESSIONAL BOOK OF THE WEEK

Title: Successful Staff Development
Author: Marcia Trotta

Summary:
Neal-Schuman is well known for their informative and excellent “A How-To-Do-It Manual” series. This addition to the series is another fabulous resource for the sometimes sticky issue of staff development. By focusing on positive results, you can effect change. Trotta’s book provides a number of great tools to help you create an effective and satisfied staff.

2009-03-03T11:05:00.002-06:00

SLS OFFERS GRANT OPPORTUNITY

Southeastern Library Services is happy to be offering one $300 grant to a librarian or library staff member working directly with children/teens at a library in the Southeast region to attend the 2009 Kids First Conference at the Gateway Center in Ames, IA, April 27-29, 2009. This year, we are doing a random drawing from all who register for the grant. The registration period is open until next Monday, March 9th. The link for the registration is below. Please contact Katie at kdunneback@sls.lib.ia.us if you have any questions!

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=XPF7N5A0uG33qVxG8RB1XA_3d_3d

2009-03-02T10:56:00.002-06:00

MORE VIDEO IDEAS FROM EAST COAST LIBRARYLAND

The Weigle Information Commons music video. Students are singing about the wonders of the David B. Weigle Information Commons, located in the University of Pennsylvania’s Van Pelt Library, in this video (3:03) directed by Ryan A. Leonard. Sung to the tune of Petula Clark’s “Downtown”: “We can forget all our troubles, forget all our cares, and go Weigle.”...University of Pennsylvania

2009-03-02T10:50:00.002-06:00

LIBRARIES AID IN TOUGH ECONOMIC TIMES

New Jersey’s new library commercial. This is a 30-second commercial the New Jersey State Library produced for the state Public Television Network that highlights how libraries are helping patrons get jobs in tough economic times. YouTube, Feb. 12