There are several alternatives to Rosetta Stone - some are not as detailed and thorough but at least offer language assistance.
One resource to check is Annenberg Media - the registration is free and Spanish and French are both available.
Check it out!
Friday, January 30, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
Recycle Info for Computer Equipment
State law requires manufacturers which offer for sale, or sell new, computer equipment in or into Texas to offer consumers a free recycling program and be on the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) list of computer-equipment manufacturers. As of September 1, 2008, the manufacturers offer a recycling program – free of charge at the time of recycling - to collect and recycle consumers' used computer equipment. You can find the full list and more information at www.texasrecyclescomputers.org.
NTRLS Award Nominations Now Being Accepted
Hi.
North Texas Library Partners, home of the North Texas Regional Library System, is currently accepting award nominations for the award ceremony to be held at the May System Assembly meeting. The Awards committee has changed some awards this year and added new requirements for submissions. Please check our website for more information.
One new requirement is the submission of a video along with the written application. Please do not let this intimidate you from making a nomination. The System staff is available to assist you with the videos. We have some video cameras available for checkout, which are very simple to use. You do not even have to worry about editing the video as we can do that here at the System office.
The Awards Committee will show these videos at the awards ceremony. It is a way to bring even more recognition to the nominees, who all deserve it.
North Texas Library Partners, home of the North Texas Regional Library System, is currently accepting award nominations for the award ceremony to be held at the May System Assembly meeting. The Awards committee has changed some awards this year and added new requirements for submissions. Please check our website for more information.
One new requirement is the submission of a video along with the written application. Please do not let this intimidate you from making a nomination. The System staff is available to assist you with the videos. We have some video cameras available for checkout, which are very simple to use. You do not even have to worry about editing the video as we can do that here at the System office.
The Awards Committee will show these videos at the awards ceremony. It is a way to bring even more recognition to the nominees, who all deserve it.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Highsmith Award Opportunity
Could your library use some extra dollars? ? ? ? ? ?
Has your library recently implemented a program to enhance the library’s visibility within your service community?
If you answered YES to these questions, your library could be the next recipient of the
HIGHSMITH LIBRARY AWARD!
Each year, Highsmith recognizes libraries for the implementation of outstanding, creative marketing or promotion projects.
Two $1,000 awards are available each year, one for a school library and one for all other library types (e.g., public, academic, special, etc.).
Application forms and more information are available online at:
http://www.txla.org/html/awards/high.html
The deadline for submitting applications is: January 31, 2009.
Questions? Contact Elizabeth Polk at epolk@austinisd.org or 512-414-4939.
Has your library recently implemented a program to enhance the library’s visibility within your service community?
If you answered YES to these questions, your library could be the next recipient of the
HIGHSMITH LIBRARY AWARD!
Each year, Highsmith recognizes libraries for the implementation of outstanding, creative marketing or promotion projects.
Two $1,000 awards are available each year, one for a school library and one for all other library types (e.g., public, academic, special, etc.).
Application forms and more information are available online at:
http://www.txla.org/html/awards/high.html
The deadline for submitting applications is: January 31, 2009.
Questions? Contact Elizabeth Polk at epolk@austinisd.org or 512-414-4939.
Thursday, January 08, 2009
In case you missed the NPR Library discussion!
The Diane Rehm show discussed the role of libraries in the current economic crisis.
What surprised me most was how little people understand what libraries really do - we are underestimated and unsupported. It seemed unknown to some that libraries offer movies, programming, coffee shops, tutoring, etc....
This just demonstrates that we are not selling what we do - recently overheard at a family meal "aren't all libraries empty any how? who goes to a library?" This from my own family - trust me - they won't make that mistake again!
What surprised me most was how little people understand what libraries really do - we are underestimated and unsupported. It seemed unknown to some that libraries offer movies, programming, coffee shops, tutoring, etc....
This just demonstrates that we are not selling what we do - recently overheard at a family meal "aren't all libraries empty any how? who goes to a library?" This from my own family - trust me - they won't make that mistake again!
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Library Support Staff Certification
Library Support Staff Certification Program
A Briefing for Discussion
The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded a Laura Bush - Librarians for the 21st Century grant to the American Library Association (ALA) and the Western Council of State Libraries to support the “Library Support Staff Certification Program” (LSSCP) project. This project is developing a competency-based certification program for the approximately 160,150 library workers in positions not requiring a Master’s Degree in Library Science. The primary target audience is public and academic library support staff. The project began in July 2007 with the hiring of Karen Strege and Nancy Bolt as Project Directors. An Advisory Committee was formed with representatives from ALA divisions, round tables, committees and the Western Council of State Libraries.
The proposal grew out of many years of studies conducted by ALA and state organizations calling for a certification program for library support staff (LSS). (See http://www.ala-apa.org/lsscp/LSSCPNarrative.pdf for the complete grant narrative and for citations to the relevant studies.) One of the more relevant studies occurred in 2005 when the ALA Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment (HRDR) sent a survey about professional development and certification to members of the Library Support Staff Interest Round Table (LSSIRT). Over 3,300 responded to the survey, and 86%of the respondents thought that a certification program would be beneficial; 76% said that nationally recognized professional standards were important; and 66% supported a national certification program to help them provide better service and grow in their understanding of librarianship.
The LSSCP Advisory Committee welcomes your comments on the Library Support Staff Certification Program (LSSCP). Send your comments to Jamie Bragg (jbragg@ala-apa.org) or to Jamie at ALA Headquarters, 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611. There will be an Open Forum on LSSCP at the ALA Midwinter meeting in Denver, CO, on Saturday, January 24 from 10:30am till noon at the Colorado Convention Center, Room 702. Comments will be accepted by mail or email until January 31, 2009, when revisions based on the comments will be made. All documents relating to LSSCP, are available at www.ala-apa.org/lsscp, including expanded versions of these topics. Those unable to attend the Open Forum at the Midwinter meeting may comment via blog postings at www.lsscp.blogspot.com, beginning December 19.
A Briefing for Discussion
The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded a Laura Bush - Librarians for the 21st Century grant to the American Library Association (ALA) and the Western Council of State Libraries to support the “Library Support Staff Certification Program” (LSSCP) project. This project is developing a competency-based certification program for the approximately 160,150 library workers in positions not requiring a Master’s Degree in Library Science. The primary target audience is public and academic library support staff. The project began in July 2007 with the hiring of Karen Strege and Nancy Bolt as Project Directors. An Advisory Committee was formed with representatives from ALA divisions, round tables, committees and the Western Council of State Libraries.
The proposal grew out of many years of studies conducted by ALA and state organizations calling for a certification program for library support staff (LSS). (See http://www.ala-apa.org/lsscp/LSSCPNarrative.pdf for the complete grant narrative and for citations to the relevant studies.) One of the more relevant studies occurred in 2005 when the ALA Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment (HRDR) sent a survey about professional development and certification to members of the Library Support Staff Interest Round Table (LSSIRT). Over 3,300 responded to the survey, and 86%of the respondents thought that a certification program would be beneficial; 76% said that nationally recognized professional standards were important; and 66% supported a national certification program to help them provide better service and grow in their understanding of librarianship.
The LSSCP Advisory Committee welcomes your comments on the Library Support Staff Certification Program (LSSCP). Send your comments to Jamie Bragg (jbragg@ala-apa.org) or to Jamie at ALA Headquarters, 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611. There will be an Open Forum on LSSCP at the ALA Midwinter meeting in Denver, CO, on Saturday, January 24 from 10:30am till noon at the Colorado Convention Center, Room 702. Comments will be accepted by mail or email until January 31, 2009, when revisions based on the comments will be made. All documents relating to LSSCP, are available at www.ala-apa.org/lsscp, including expanded versions of these topics. Those unable to attend the Open Forum at the Midwinter meeting may comment via blog postings at www.lsscp.blogspot.com, beginning December 19.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Register NOW for the first-ever North Texas Conference for Library Supporters
Registration is now open for the first annual North Texas Conference for Library Supporters!!! This event is designed for
* Members of Library board members, Friends of the Library and library foundation members;
* Library volunteers and other supporters; and
* Library staff who work with any of the above.
Patrick Heath, TLA President-Elect and 1987-2007 Mayor of Boerne, TX, will deliver the keynote address, "Your Library Forms the Character of Your Community."
Scheduled for 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. SATURDAY January 31, 2009 at the Lockheed Martin Recreation Area in southwest Fort Worth, the conference will feature
* Training Sessions,
* Dedicated Time to Visit the Exhibit Hall,
* Time for Networking with Peers, and
* Lunch and Refreshments!
IN ADDITION
Free exhibit space will be available to any library support group interested in
* Sharing their ideas,
* Promoting their events,
* Bragging on their successes, and / or
* Selling whatever products or services they use in fundraising.
To register, get more information or sign up for exhibit space, visit http://www.librarysupportersnetwork.com/conferencenews.html.
* Members of Library board members, Friends of the Library and library foundation members;
* Library volunteers and other supporters; and
* Library staff who work with any of the above.
Patrick Heath, TLA President-Elect and 1987-2007 Mayor of Boerne, TX, will deliver the keynote address, "Your Library Forms the Character of Your Community."
Scheduled for 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. SATURDAY January 31, 2009 at the Lockheed Martin Recreation Area in southwest Fort Worth, the conference will feature
* Training Sessions,
* Dedicated Time to Visit the Exhibit Hall,
* Time for Networking with Peers, and
* Lunch and Refreshments!
IN ADDITION
Free exhibit space will be available to any library support group interested in
* Sharing their ideas,
* Promoting their events,
* Bragging on their successes, and / or
* Selling whatever products or services they use in fundraising.
To register, get more information or sign up for exhibit space, visit http://www.librarysupportersnetwork.com/conferencenews.html.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Looking for College Newspapers?
Check out Newslink - it includes campus newspapers from around the United States as well as select international campus papers.
This comes in handy for those who have family and friends scattered at different colleges around the world - now I can follow what is going on in my nieces worlds from one link!
This comes in handy for those who have family and friends scattered at different colleges around the world - now I can follow what is going on in my nieces worlds from one link!
Friday, October 24, 2008
Web 2.1 - Site of the Week - Animoto
Site Name:Animoto
URL: http://www.animoto.com/
This site makes videos out of your pictures. It was very easy to use. I did a video from some TechNet 2008 photos posted to our Flickr account. It downloaded my pictures and then I selected a soundtrack from some of their public domain music. All very easy. The 30 second videos are free, but you have pay $249 a year to do the more advanced material. Not bad considering how much time a staff could save on presentation videos.
URL: http://www.animoto.com/
This site makes videos out of your pictures. It was very easy to use. I did a video from some TechNet 2008 photos posted to our Flickr account. It downloaded my pictures and then I selected a soundtrack from some of their public domain music. All very easy. The 30 second videos are free, but you have pay $249 a year to do the more advanced material. Not bad considering how much time a staff could save on presentation videos.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Registration authority for lib.tx.us domain names
If your library's website or online catalog uses a domain name ending in "lib.tx.us" you should pay attention to this.
Until now, these domain names have been registered through the Texas Higher Education Network (THE.net) at the University of Texas. As of October 27, 2008, this service will be provided by NeuStar, Inc., which is the central manager for domain names ending in .US under contract with the U.S. Department of Commerce. See http://www.the.net/forms/lib-tx-us-form.php for the announcement at THE.net.
To guarantee that your domain name will continue to be reserved for your library, you will need to file some paperwork with NeuStar, Inc. You can submit the paperwork immediately, and you must submit it within 6 months to continue using your "lib.tx.us" domain name. Registration of the domain name will continue to be free.
The required paperwork is described in item #17 of NeuStar's Frequently Asked Questions page at http://www.neustar.us/faqs/ There are two forms, which must be accompanied by a cover letter on your library's letterhead. Contact Judy Daniluk at NTRLS (jdaniluk@ntrls.org) if you need assistance with the forms. Customer Support at NeuStar.US is also very helpful.
Until now, these domain names have been registered through the Texas Higher Education Network (THE.net) at the University of Texas. As of October 27, 2008, this service will be provided by NeuStar, Inc., which is the central manager for domain names ending in .US under contract with the U.S. Department of Commerce. See http://www.the.net/forms/lib-tx-us-form.php for the announcement at THE.net.
To guarantee that your domain name will continue to be reserved for your library, you will need to file some paperwork with NeuStar, Inc. You can submit the paperwork immediately, and you must submit it within 6 months to continue using your "lib.tx.us" domain name. Registration of the domain name will continue to be free.
The required paperwork is described in item #17 of NeuStar's Frequently Asked Questions page at http://www.neustar.us/faqs/ There are two forms, which must be accompanied by a cover letter on your library's letterhead. Contact Judy Daniluk at NTRLS (jdaniluk@ntrls.org) if you need assistance with the forms. Customer Support at NeuStar.US is also very helpful.
Monday, October 06, 2008
$250 Stipend Available from TLA Genealogy Round Table
The Genealogy Round Table (GRT) of the Texas Library Association will award a stipend of $250 annually to cover the cost of registration and conference expenses for the TLA Annual Conference for a librarian or paraprofessional who works with a genealogy collection or genealogy patrons. The purpose of the GRT Conference Stipend is to encourage TLA and GRT membership and provide a means for supporting participation in the TLA Annual Conference. Recipient will gain insight into the Genealogy Round Table by volunteering during the annual conference.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBILITY:
--Recipient must be a member of the Texas Library Association
--Recipient must be employed as a librarian or paraprofessional in a Texas Library
--Recipient must work with a genealogy collection or genealogy patrons
--Recipient must agree to be a Genealogy Round Table volunteer during the conference
--Recipient must submit a completed application form and letter of reference on or before the stated deadline
--Recipient must submit a report evaluating the conference, stating whether it fulfilled expectations, and what was learned that can be used in the recipient’s library. Report must be written and submitted to the GRT Conference Stipend Committee Chair within 30 days of the end of the conference
--Recipient must agree to attend all GRT sponsored or co-sponsored pre-conferences, programs and/or meetings during the conference
DEADLINE: Submit application and letter of reference postmarked by January 10 for the conference in the spring of that year.
To request an application, contact:
Laurie Mahaffey, Chair, GRT Conference Stipend Committee
Central Texas Library System, Inc.
1005 West 41st Street
Austin, Texas 78756
laurie.mahaffey@ctls.net
REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBILITY:
--Recipient must be a member of the Texas Library Association
--Recipient must be employed as a librarian or paraprofessional in a Texas Library
--Recipient must work with a genealogy collection or genealogy patrons
--Recipient must agree to be a Genealogy Round Table volunteer during the conference
--Recipient must submit a completed application form and letter of reference on or before the stated deadline
--Recipient must submit a report evaluating the conference, stating whether it fulfilled expectations, and what was learned that can be used in the recipient’s library. Report must be written and submitted to the GRT Conference Stipend Committee Chair within 30 days of the end of the conference
--Recipient must agree to attend all GRT sponsored or co-sponsored pre-conferences, programs and/or meetings during the conference
DEADLINE: Submit application and letter of reference postmarked by January 10 for the conference in the spring of that year.
To request an application, contact:
Laurie Mahaffey, Chair, GRT Conference Stipend Committee
Central Texas Library System, Inc.
1005 West 41st Street
Austin, Texas 78756
laurie.mahaffey@ctls.net
Monday, September 29, 2008
Author Bill Crider Will Be in Duncanville!
Duncanville Public Library Director Carla Bryan has asked us to help get the word out about "a TERRIFIC program our Friends group is hosting." Texas author Bill Crider will be honored at the Friends of the Duncanville Public Library's 12th Annual Author Banquet Thursday Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the library's circulation desk for $15/each, or $90 to reserve a table.
"Bill is a great presenter & a wonderful author whose books are so much fun to read," Carla tells us. To request an electronic file of a flyer to post and/or distribute - or just for more information, please contact her at 201 James Collins Blvd.; Duncanville, TX 75116; 972-780-5053; cbryan@ci.duncanville.tx.us .
"Bill is a great presenter & a wonderful author whose books are so much fun to read," Carla tells us. To request an electronic file of a flyer to post and/or distribute - or just for more information, please contact her at 201 James Collins Blvd.; Duncanville, TX 75116; 972-780-5053; cbryan@ci.duncanville.tx.us .
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Conference Registration Is NOW OPEN!!!
"Get 'Em In!"
The first annual all-day North Texas Conference for Library Program Planners and Presenters
Thursday November 20, 2008
at the
Lockheed Martin Recreation Area
in Southwest Fort Worth
Designed for folks responsible for presenting and / or coordinating library programs, the event will include training sessions, some presenter showcases, dedicated time to visit exhibits, time to network with peers, and even refreshments and lunch!
Keynote Address: Marketing Without Money
by Emmy Award-winning TV reporter Jeff Crilley
Registration is now open!
Fee: $15 if paid by November 10
$20 after November 10 or at the door
Lunch will be provided for all who register, but lunches for those who register at the door will arrive 15 - 30 minutes later and be served separately.
Conference attendees may earn up to 6 CE/CPE hours at this event.
8:30 - 9:00 Sign-in
8:30 - 1:00 Exhibits - including Service Providers, Product Providers and Presenters for Hire
9:00 - 10:30 Keynote Address - Jeff Crilley: Marketing Without Money
10:45 - 3:30 Training Sessions and Presenter Showcases
11:45 - 1 Lunch (provided)
3:45 - ?? Eric's Circle
Session details will be posted soon on the Library Presentations Network SIG website!
The first annual all-day North Texas Conference for Library Program Planners and Presenters
Thursday November 20, 2008
at the
Lockheed Martin Recreation Area
in Southwest Fort Worth
Designed for folks responsible for presenting and / or coordinating library programs, the event will include training sessions, some presenter showcases, dedicated time to visit exhibits, time to network with peers, and even refreshments and lunch!
Keynote Address: Marketing Without Money
by Emmy Award-winning TV reporter Jeff Crilley
Registration is now open!
Fee: $15 if paid by November 10
$20 after November 10 or at the door
Lunch will be provided for all who register, but lunches for those who register at the door will arrive 15 - 30 minutes later and be served separately.
Conference attendees may earn up to 6 CE/CPE hours at this event.
8:30 - 9:00 Sign-in
8:30 - 1:00 Exhibits - including Service Providers, Product Providers and Presenters for Hire
9:00 - 10:30 Keynote Address - Jeff Crilley: Marketing Without Money
10:45 - 3:30 Training Sessions and Presenter Showcases
11:45 - 1 Lunch (provided)
3:45 - ?? Eric's Circle
Session details will be posted soon on the Library Presentations Network SIG website!
Library Presentations Network Special Interest Group WEBSITE & DISCUSSION LIST
It's AVAILABLE NOW! Another website specifically designed for communication among library staff and supporters who share a common interest.
The Library Presentations Network is one of four Special Interest Groups (SIGs) created by Texas Library Association (TLA) District 7 in partnership with the North Texas Regional Library System (NTRLS). The other three SIGs are the Library Program Planners and Presenters Network, the Library Supporters Network, and the Library Technology Network.
The Library Presentations Network exists to facilitate networking among library staff and supporters involved in planning and presenting library programs.
In addition to having its own website and an annual conference, each SIG will hold periodic meetings for networking and discussion of business. Some meetings will take place online via chat. Meetings will be called and conducted by District 7 officers.
Each SIG website will serve as a gateway to information about the annual conference, additional SIG-specific resources and an email discussion list where members can network. Archives of the discussion list will be available online. Other features will be added in the future to support the online environment for peer networking.
Future plans for the SIG websites include extended features for online peer networking, such as online chats, blogs, wikis, and other Web 2.0 innovations. As each SIG website is enhanced and the other SIGs come online, members also will be able to maintain online profiles and contact lists.
To join the email discussion list for this SIG, visit the Library Presentations Network, click on "discussion" and follow the directions.
Information about the other SIG websites will be posted here as the websites become accessible.
The Library Presentations Network is one of four Special Interest Groups (SIGs) created by Texas Library Association (TLA) District 7 in partnership with the North Texas Regional Library System (NTRLS). The other three SIGs are the Library Program Planners and Presenters Network, the Library Supporters Network, and the Library Technology Network.
The Library Presentations Network exists to facilitate networking among library staff and supporters involved in planning and presenting library programs.
In addition to having its own website and an annual conference, each SIG will hold periodic meetings for networking and discussion of business. Some meetings will take place online via chat. Meetings will be called and conducted by District 7 officers.
Each SIG website will serve as a gateway to information about the annual conference, additional SIG-specific resources and an email discussion list where members can network. Archives of the discussion list will be available online. Other features will be added in the future to support the online environment for peer networking.
Future plans for the SIG websites include extended features for online peer networking, such as online chats, blogs, wikis, and other Web 2.0 innovations. As each SIG website is enhanced and the other SIGs come online, members also will be able to maintain online profiles and contact lists.
To join the email discussion list for this SIG, visit the Library Presentations Network, click on "discussion" and follow the directions.
Information about the other SIG websites will be posted here as the websites become accessible.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Continuing Education Opportunities
The South Central Chapter of the Medical Library Association is holding its Annual Meeting in Dallas next month, and several continuing education classes are available. Even if you aren't a medical librarian, you may find one or more classes of interest to you.
Classes will be held at the Radisson Hotel Central Dallas, 6060 N. Central Expressway (Mockingbird @ Central Expwy). CE credit from the Medical Library Association (MLA) is available for all classes, which are listed as follows. Click on the class name for details about that class.
CE1 - Medical Terminology (8 MLA contact hours)
Saturday, October 11
8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
CE2 - Measuring Your Impact: Using Evaluation for Library Advocacy (6 MLA contact hours)
Saturday, October 11
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
CE3 - Creating Online Tutorials in Less Than 30 Minutes (4 MLA contact hours)
Sunday, October 12
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
CE4 - Posters 101: Making Order Out of Chaos (4 MLA contact hours)
Wednesday, October 15
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
CE5 - Distance Education (8 MLA contact hours)
Wednesday, October 15
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Note: A Web-based portion will follow the presentation of this class. Participants will receive a total of 8 contact hours, representing their online and live course work.
CE6 - Information Security & Sensitive Information (4 MLA contact hours)
Wednesday, October 15
1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
CE7 - MARC & Copy Cataloging
Wednesday, October 15
1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
To register for these classes, please go to http://www.regonline.com/sccmla-2008 and select the "Partial Conference: CE Only" option to begin. Classes are available for $100 (for 4 contact hours) or $150 (for more than 4 contact hours) per class.
Of course, if you wish to register for the entire meeting, you are more than welcome to do so as well. More information about the meeting may be found at http://sccmla.org/Meetings/Meeting_2008 .
If you have any questions about this, please message dallas2008@sccmla.org.
Classes will be held at the Radisson Hotel Central Dallas, 6060 N. Central Expressway (Mockingbird @ Central Expwy). CE credit from the Medical Library Association (MLA) is available for all classes, which are listed as follows. Click on the class name for details about that class.
CE1 - Medical Terminology (8 MLA contact hours)
Saturday, October 11
8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
CE2 - Measuring Your Impact: Using Evaluation for Library Advocacy (6 MLA contact hours)
Saturday, October 11
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
CE3 - Creating Online Tutorials in Less Than 30 Minutes (4 MLA contact hours)
Sunday, October 12
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
CE4 - Posters 101: Making Order Out of Chaos (4 MLA contact hours)
Wednesday, October 15
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
CE5 - Distance Education (8 MLA contact hours)
Wednesday, October 15
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Note: A Web-based portion will follow the presentation of this class. Participants will receive a total of 8 contact hours, representing their online and live course work.
CE6 - Information Security & Sensitive Information (4 MLA contact hours)
Wednesday, October 15
1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
CE7 - MARC & Copy Cataloging
Wednesday, October 15
1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
To register for these classes, please go to http://www.regonline.com/sccmla-2008 and select the "Partial Conference: CE Only" option to begin. Classes are available for $100 (for 4 contact hours) or $150 (for more than 4 contact hours) per class.
Of course, if you wish to register for the entire meeting, you are more than welcome to do so as well. More information about the meeting may be found at http://sccmla.org/Meetings/Meeting_2008 .
If you have any questions about this, please message dallas2008@sccmla.org.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Resources for Texas Libraries, Archives, Etc., Located in Possible Hurricane Path
With weather forecasters predicting the direction of Hurricane Ike to turn toward the Texas gulf coast, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) has sent out a list of recommended programs and resources that are available for librarians, archivists, curators, records managers and other custodians of historical records when their units are faced with pre-planning or responding in a natural disaster situation.
TSLAC offers to state agencies and local governments Records Management assistance such as active and continuing records management solutions, protection of governmental records options and preparation before an emergency situations arise. For resources visit http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/slrm/ or call the TSLAC State & Local Records Management division (512-421-7200).
HERITAGE EMERGENCY NATIONAL TASK FORCE
The Heritage Emergency National Task Force, co-sponsored by Heritage Preservation and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), has set up http://www.heritagepreservation.org/PROGRAMS/TFcurrent.html for taking reports on damage to cultural resources and requests for assistance from affected organizations. Used for the first time during the floods this summer in the
AIC COLLECTIONS EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM
The Collections Emergency Response Team (AIC-CERT) is a product of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works. It offers a rapid-response team of 60 individuals who are trained to assess damage and initiate salvage of cultural collections after a disaster has occurred. They are staffed 24 hours a day. Call 202-661-8068 for simple advice or to request the deployment of a CERT team to your area. To view their brochure, visit http://aic.stanford.edu/news/AIC-CERT.pdf.
AMIGOS LIBRARIES DISASTER PLANNING AND RECOVERY
The Amigos Library Services with a membership of 750 libraries and cultural heritage institutions, mostly in the southwestern
Source: TSLAC Communications Officer Derick Hackett (512-463-5514; dhackett@tsl.state.tx.us)
Trouble keeping up with tasks?????
Interesting site for keeping up with tasks, errands, meetings etc...
Remember the Milk. I really like the idea of listing errands and the locations are then mapped out for the best path.......... For those that love lists - this is for you?? For the rest of us, it may help organize!
Remember the Milk. I really like the idea of listing errands and the locations are then mapped out for the best path.......... For those that love lists - this is for you?? For the rest of us, it may help organize!
Monday, September 08, 2008
Call for Articles from Library Staff and Supporters
If you've been visiting the NTRLS website in the past year or so, you may have noticed that each month we post a variety of items related to a featured topic. In addition to a podcast and the Executive Director's column, there's always an article written by someone in the field.
NTRLS invites its readers to submit articles for our website. Please refer to our Authors' Guidelines for a list of our upcoming themes and details about our preferred format for submissions.
NTRLS invites its readers to submit articles for our website. Please refer to our Authors' Guidelines for a list of our upcoming themes and details about our preferred format for submissions.
2009 Guidelines for J. Frank Dobie Trust Award
Application guidelines for the 2009 J. Frank Dobie Library Trust Awards are much the same as in past years. Please remember all applications are to be mailed in triplicate. Single copies or faxed applications will not be considered.
If you are unable to open the attached pdf file by clicking on the link above and need the guidelines mailed, please contact Michelle Wendel (mwendel@victoriatx.org).
If you are unable to open the attached pdf file by clicking on the link above and need the guidelines mailed, please contact Michelle Wendel (mwendel@victoriatx.org).
Sunday, September 07, 2008
2008-2009 Public Library Internet Survey in the Field
TSLAC Library Development Program Coordinator Stacey Malek alerted us last week that several Texas libraries will be getting letters asking them to complete the 2008 National Survey of Public Library Funding and Technology Access. All libraries are eligible to participate should they choose, and their survey responses will be used as replacements for non-responding sampled libraries.
NTRLS-area libraries selected to participate are in the cities of Alvord, Arlington, Blue Mound, Burleson, Crowley, Denton, Everman, Flower Mound, Fort Worth, Granbury, Haltom City, Iowa Park, Jacksboro, Keller, North Richland Hills, Olney, Rhome, River Oaks, Saginar, Seymour, Southlake and White Settlement.
The survey will be available for completion through November 7, 2008. A print version of the survey is included for convenience, but the survey should be completed online at http://www.plinternetsurvey.org. Weekly updates on survey completion progress in our state, in real time and reflecting current completion status, will be available directly at http://survey.pnmi.com/states/ and may be exported to Excel.
Last year's survey response rate was 78.6%. Results of that 2007-2008 study, which include the official overall study book released by ALA, may be viewed at http://www.ii.fsu.edu/plinternet. Funded by the American Library Association (ALA) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the survey is part of a larger study managed by ALA. This survey group has been conducting these surveys since 1994. Responses provide vital data used by researchers and advocates.
NTRLS-area libraries selected to participate are in the cities of Alvord, Arlington, Blue Mound, Burleson, Crowley, Denton, Everman, Flower Mound, Fort Worth, Granbury, Haltom City, Iowa Park, Jacksboro, Keller, North Richland Hills, Olney, Rhome, River Oaks, Saginar, Seymour, Southlake and White Settlement.
The survey will be available for completion through November 7, 2008. A print version of the survey is included for convenience, but the survey should be completed online at http://www.plinternetsurvey.org. Weekly updates on survey completion progress in our state, in real time and reflecting current completion status, will be available directly at http://survey.pnmi.com/states/ and may be exported to Excel.
Last year's survey response rate was 78.6%. Results of that 2007-2008 study, which include the official overall study book released by ALA, may be viewed at http://www.ii.fsu.edu/plinternet. Funded by the American Library Association (ALA) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the survey is part of a larger study managed by ALA. This survey group has been conducting these surveys since 1994. Responses provide vital data used by researchers and advocates.
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