Cute idea – Cash for Clunker Books (forgive the commercial)
JOB HUNTING AIDS
In addition to the vast (and sometimes scattered) array of free offerings on the web, several vendors are offering subscription services designed to help job seekers. Among services stressing job hunting search or preparation are:
• Live Homework Help from tutor.com – offers review of resumes, cover letters, etc. by certified teachers (NETLS offers consortia)
• JobView – offers kiosks (in some areas) and desktop job search, includes many jobs not listed by the Workforce Commission and identifies jobs appropriate for ex-offenders (NETLS negotiated favorable pricing)
• ResumeMaker – provides forms for resume writing, job search feature, interview sample questions, variety of guides and video clips (NETLS offers consortia) Libraries may join at a later date for the remaining portion of the subscription term, contact Robin/Connie for your quote.
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December 11th, 9 – 6, free – register NOW! Limited to 100 attendees, the seminar is for those considering a new building project or renovation, in the fundraising or pre-bond stage, or in the early building process. Learn more and register for the institute here.
OPTIONAL TOUR OF DALLAS PUBLIC LIBRARY'S NEW LEED LIBRARIES coinciding with Design Institute
SCHEDULE (Thursday, December 10)
9:30-10:00 AM: Check in at Central Library (address above). Continental Breakfast provided.
10:00-5:00 PM: Guided tour of various LEED libraries (Lochwood Library,
Lunch will be arranged, attendees are responsible for payment.
To RSVP for the tour, please email: David Darnell, david.darnell@dallascityhall.com (or call 214-670-7936) by November 20th.
You’ve probably already thought of these questions for staff but how about asking the same of your board or FOL groups?
OPEN TO ALL, NO CHARGE FOR THIS GROUP OF SESSIONS - The new TLA CE program that combines journal articles by top subject experts with live online webinars will be launching on October. The fall series will focus on communication. Later seasons will cover collaboration (winter), leadership (spring), and innovation (summer).
Tuesday, October 20, 2:00-2:45pm
Susan Mann, “Building Relationships and Influence That Will Help Your Library”
Susan Mann, director of Hillsboro City Library, will provide "in the trench" training on cultivating and influencing elected officials and making sure libraries, librarians, and friends groups are at the decision-making table. Having skillfully negotiated the art of being heard, Mann offers a unique, creative, and practical program for the taking charge of your library's future. Mann follows up with a live online discussion on building relationships and "making a good friendship count": dealing with controversial matters, using relationships to support PR, and reviewing examples of when things go right and wrong.
To register: Please visit www.txla.org/ce (TLA members can also register on the Members Only section of the TLA web site - if you do so, the system will automatically populate the registration form with data).
Email will be sent to registrants with detailed information on how to log in to the webinar before the event.
People who are unfamiliar with webinar technology are asked to log in 10 minutes early to make sure there are no technical problems.
Please note that participants will need to log in to BOTH a conference call and a web site. The conference call is toll free. The web site requires no downloads.
If you are concerned about your ability to connect to an outside webinar, please visit https://www.callinfo.com/test.html?host=readytalk to instantly test your computer. If you see green dots, you're good to go!
Participants will be able to print certificates of CPE credit for the live events. Non-credit recordings of the webinars will also be available for viewing at a later date.
For more information, please contact TLA CE Specialist Ted Wanner at tedw@txla.org or 800-580-2852.
Ongoing Gale database training webinars(newest products are listed first)
Ongoing
Ongoing E-Library training – see blog post here
Also available: Archives of SirsiDynix Institutes
Ongoing through January 29 We People Bookshelf grant application accepted for A More Perfect Union 17 books.
October 18 – 24 Teen Read Week (toolkit here)
October 20 Building Relationships and Influence That Will Help Your Library, TLA webinar, more information (.pdf)
October 20 Doing more with less, “training up” in tough economic times free webcast on customer service issues
October 24 2009 TLA District V Workshop
By October 31 All Loan Star Libraries (LSL) 2009 reports (final deadline)
By October 31 Plan of Action form due for LSL 2010 funds (final deadline)
October 31 - November 1, 2009 - Texas Book Festival -
November 1 End daylight saving time more info from WebExhibits
By November 2 – Entries for Best Small Library in America (under 25,000 pop)
By November 2 Entries due for participation in the Great Stories Club Grants, funded by Oprah’s Angel Project
November 3 Texas Special Election, Constitutional Amendments
Due November 6 2009 National Survey of Public Library Funding and Technology Access (don’t know your access code, click here) Upon completion of the survey, register for a chance to win a Kindle!
Scheduling now – series of geographic planning meetings. November 2-6 and 16 & 17.
November 19
By November 20 Books Across America Library Books Awards for Pre K-12 School Libraries
December 1
By December 12 J. Frank Dobie Library Trust Award application due for libraries serving under 20,000. Information here
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