Exporting MARC Records

Need assistance? Visit this webpage for instructions for various automated systems. Included in the list are some of Iowa's most commonly-used systems. These instructions were provided from the software vendors themselves!

Are You Registered?

Beginning in 2006, the State Library will be advertising Continuing Education events on a GREAT new online calendar. You can preview the calendar now, and even sign up for events. Just visit this link: http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/cgi-bin/cecat/

Here's the important note: In order to register for any of these classes, you'll need to create a user account. It's easy--just follow the directions onscreen. Click on "Not a Registered User?" and you can get started right way. Be sure to write down the login and password you create--you'll need it for next time!

One great thing about the new CE catalog is that you can always log in to see if you've registered for something already. You can also search the catalog for workshops in certain locations, on certain dates, or by topic. Watch for updates and additions to the catalog.

Soon, Southeastern's CE events will be posted in the new CE catalog as well. All registrations will eventually be handled through this new system--so don't delay! You'll want to get signed up, and make sure your entire staff signs up as well. If you need assistance, let us know!

Upcoming Event: 2006 Summer Library Program
Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales!






Where and When: (convenient locations for SE librarians)

North Liberty Community Library
Tuesday, February 14th. 9:00 am to 12:00 noon

Southern Prairie AEA, Ottumwa
Wednesday, February 15th. 9:00 am to 12:00 noon

Get registered ASAP, because you won't want to miss out on this great annual event. To do so, librarians must sign up in the State Library's new Continuing Education catalog. If you haven't yet created a login/password--what are you waiting for?

For more information and to begin the registration process, visit:
http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/cgi-bin/cecat/

Upcoming Workshop: New Children's and Young Adult Literature





Where: Various ICN locations (click here to view)
When: Wednesday, February 22nd, 2006. 8:30 am to 12:00 Noon
Speakers: Paula Brandt, Victorian Walton, Barbara Stein, Joel Shoemaker, Maria Levetzow
Credit offered: 3 CEs
Cost: $10 workshop fee
Registration deadline: Friday, February 3rd.

For more information, and to register online, please visit:
http://www.sls.lib.ia.us/ceframes.htm

Upcoming Workshop: Trustee Roundtables

**Special note: The registration deadline for this workshop was incorrectly listed on the flyer we mailed. Please register by February 2nd, 2006.

We also noticed that some of the flyers had the times cut off by our photocopier. Correct times are shown below. We apologize for any inconvenience and credit our mistakes to a preoccupation with the visions of sugarplums dancing in our heads. Please call us with questions/concerns.

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Where and When: (select the time and place that works best for your needs!)

Sigourney Public Library
Thursday, February 9th. 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Scott County Library System (Eldridge)
Monday, February 20th. 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Mt. Pleasant Public Library
Tuesday, February 28th. 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Cost: free!
Registration Deadline: Thursday, February 2nd

For more information, and to register online, please visit:
http://www.sls.lib.ia.us/ceframes.htm

Upcoming Workshop: Regional Roundtables for Public Librarians




Where and When: (select the time and place that works best for your needs!)

Sigourney Public Library (new location!)
Tuesday, January 24th. 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Snowdate: January 31st--same time and place

West Point Public Library
Thursday, January 26th. 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Snowdate: February 2nd--same time and place

West Liberty Public Library
Friday, January 27th. 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Snowdate: February 3rd--same time and place

Credit offered: 3 CEs
Cost: free!
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, January 17th

For more information, and to register online, please visit:
http://www.sls.lib.ia.us/ceframes.htm

Upcoming Workshop: Youth Services Roundtable



Where: Fairfield Public Library
When: Wednesday, January 11, 2006. 1 to 3 pm (snowdate: January 12th)
Featured Guest: Mary Cameron, State Library of Iowa
Credit offered: 1 CE
Cost: free!
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, January 4th.

For more information, and to register online, please visit:
http://www.sls.lib.ia.us/ceframes.htm

EBSCOhost for Kids event scheduled

Michele Leininger, Continuing Education Consultant at the State Library of Iowa, will deliver a 2-hour professional development opportunity for librarians, educators, and media specialists interested in learning more about EBSCOhost's new interfaces for kids.

During the first hour, Michele will give you a tour of EBSCOhost's two new interfaces for kids: the Kid's Search for grades K-5 and the Student Research Center for grades 6-12. The second hour will focus on how to show both kids and parents how to use this resourceful homework tool.

There are 2 times to attend this workshop:
Tuesday, January 31, 2006. 9:30 am to 11:30 am -or-
Tuesday, January 31, 2006. 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Registration for this workshop is being handled by co-sponsor IPTV. Visit this link to get signed up:
http://www3.iptv.org/iowa_database/event-detail.cfm?ID=6478

Handouts will be available on the State Library website and on the IPTV website one week prior to the workshop.
[Source: Mary Cameron, State Library of Iowa]

Calendar Ready
When are Annual Surveys due?
Which week is National Library Week?
When is my Direct State Aid final report due?

Print off the State Library's handy online calendar (.pdf format!) and you'll always be ahead of the game.

WebJunction Blogs!

Take a look: http://webjunction.lishost.org/

Nod to Mt. Pleasant

The newly-completed Mt. Pleasant Public Library is pictured in the latest edition of Library Journal. This edition includes a wrap-up of library building projects around the country. You can view the article in EBSCOhost, by searching for the title "A Storm Rains on our Parade" in the December 15, 2005 Library Journal. The online article includes the color picture shown on page 51 of the magazine.

Fun Forbes List

Forbes has updated it's "Fictional Fifteen" list, which ranks the richest fictional characters (wouldn't you have loved to be part of that editorial meeting?!) They even have a slide show of the fifteen - click on the website
http://www.forbes.com/2002/09/13/400fictional.html to get to the list and the slide show link!
[Source: Michele Leininger, State Library of Iowa]

Got Money?

Judy Jones from the State Library reports that there are new additions to the Funding Opportunities website