Book Sale at Melissa Public Library August 20th
Storytelling Workshop
Last chance to fine tune your storytelling skills and learn from one of the best. There are still seats available. Join CJ Critt with her Storytime Diva workshop.
Tues - Aug 16 9:30 – 4:00 Irving Public
Wed - Aug 17 9:30-4:00 Rockwall County
Fri - Aug 19 9:30-4:00 Tyler Public
Register now for the Storytime Diva workshop.
New low cost Internet from Comcast. For Details see: http://www.internetessentials.com/
Budgeting Tools
Any time you need to compare you library to others, take a look at the IMLS library comparison tool.
http://harvester.census.gov/imls/compare/index.asp
One lucky library wins $10,000 worth in children's materials.
Here are a few items which may be of interest…
Funding Opportunities
The National Network of Libraries of Medicine has posted their funding opportunities for 2011-12, including grants for: Disaster Preparedness Award $10,000
Electronic Consumer Health Outreach $25,000
Express Outreach Award $5,000 each (will fund 8 projects)
Mobile Applications Project $10,000
Needs Assessment Award $5,000
Professional Development $1,500 each (up to 10 events)
For information, including deadlines, visit http://nnlm.gov/scr/funding/
Keep Up To Date with –
The Library Grants BLOG at http://www.librarygrants.blogspot.com/
Creating Your Own READ Posters
Learn more about the READ Design Studio from ALA and customizing your own posters.
Mouserobics
Some libraries have a link to this useful web site. Please know that it moved to a new location.
See: http://lists.webjunction.org/wjlists/publib/2011-April/139019.html
Revitalize Your Reach - August 9 – 12
Register for the NETLS in-person workshop and learn how to generate interest and excitement, publicize your library programs, champion library services so others will see your value, effectively communicate highlights of your library programs.
Unleash Your Storytime Diva – Aug 16, 17 & 19.
Register for this in-person interactive workshop and work with CJ Critt to improve your storytime technique.
CE at Your Desktop, At Your Own Pace
NETLS continues registration for online learning with LE@D, offering these free "go at your own pace" courses listed below. Don't miss out. Register now! Registration ends July 26. Classes will be accessible online during the entire month of August. Online courses include:
* Basic Budgeting (self-paced online)
* Cataloging Basics 101 (self-paced online)
* Excellent Customer Service in a Multicultural Environment (self-paced online)
* Genealogy: An Introduction for Library Staff (self-paced online)
* Gifts for Libraries: Be Careful What You Wish For (self-paced online)
* Grant Writing Basics (self-paced online)
* Influence: Even When You Don't Have Power or Authority (self-paced online)
* Managing Difficult Patrons with Confidence! (self-paced online)
* Meetings for Results (self-paced online)
* Supervision without Micromanagement (self-paced online)
* Technical Services: What They Do, Why They Do It... (self-paced online)
* Weeding: It's Not Optional (self-paced online)
Upcoming Webinars at the Texas State Library
http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/
TechSoup wants to hear from you
TechSoup is asking for your participation in creating a benchmark tool for public access to technology. If you have thoughts about that, answer their 2 question survey and, if you're lucky, you may win a prize.
To learn more about the project, visit their web site.
Online Advocacy Training
A high quality, 6-week facilitated course. To learn more, visit: http://pla.org/ala/mgrps/divs/pla/plaevents/turningthepage/index.cfm
Jerry McCulley
Interim Coordinator
Northeast Texas Library System
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