TALL TEXANS (Corrected)
NINE of the 24 participants in the TALL Texans Class of 2010 work in the NETLS region. The Texas Accelerated Library Leaders Development Institute is June 13 -17 at the Montserrat Retreat Center in Lake Dallas.
Congratulations on their selection go to:
· Stacy Cameron, District Librarian, Prosper ISD
· Libby Holtman, Library Manager, Plano Public Library System
· Amy Pittman-Hassett, Access Services Library, William T. Cozby PL, Coppell
· Marnie Cushing, Librarian, Mesquite ISD
· Roberto Salinas, Branch Manager, Dallas Public Library
· David Schuster, Library Technology Coordinator, Plano ISD
· Craig Wheeler, Head of Reference Services, Texas A&M Commerce
· Lydia Willms, Municipal Librarian, Carrollton Public Library
· Dongxiao (Janine) Zhu, Senior Public Services Librarian, Plano Public Library System
The ALA District Dispatch has been busy lately. If you are interested in federal policy and funding for libraries, subscribe!
NETLS NEWS – THE LISTSERV
Did you know the NETLS NEWS listserv subscribers can post questions to the other subscribers? The list is open to anyone interested in libraries – staff, board members, and friends are encouraged to register.
Recent questions on the list have been about Internet policies, author programs, and arrangement of genre fiction collections. Posts to NETLS NEWS are archived and searchable for subscribers logged in through the web interface.
More information about NETLS NEWS (and the Tekkies list) is here.
Find our “tweets” here, see if your library’s tweets are listed (if not, let us know how to find you!)
WOW FOR THE WILDCARD!
Be sure to complete your LE@D classes. Signup for these classes was phenomenal ! Nearly 800 registrations processed. Let the learning begin!
Texas Reading Club / Texas Teen Read
Materials are now available – don’t miss the Governor’s proclamation declaring June 5 Texas Reading Club Day and June 7 Texas Teens Read! Day.
2009 ANNUAL REPORTS
Submit annual reports as soon as possible. TSLAC staff is trying a new review tactic this year: “In the past, we have contacted libraries several times over the course of several months via email, as we analyzed each section of the report. This year, we are trying out a new system that will allow us to contact each library one time with feedback on all sections of the annual report.”
A TECH TIP
Sometimes staff or library users are hindered from using library technology because their computers don’t permit pop-up windows to open. Use these nifty resources to check for the presence of pop-up blockers and instructions on how to turn off the blockers if needed.
And MORE TECH LEARNING
Lots of tech topics addressed by WebJunction webinars. Here are the Upcoming sessions are listed here. Past sessions are listed in this archive.
CENSUS ONLINE – NOT!
The 2010 Census does not have an online component. The answers to the 10 questions will be obtained through mailed surveys or in-person home interviews. Protect yourself and your community by sharing this information from Symantec in your newsletters, classes, etc.
LET’S ALL SHARE…
If your library or funding authority has a gone through a formal bid process for some library commodity let us know. We’ll announce the awards as we become aware of them and perhaps save other libraries some time and expense if they can piggy-back on your contract.
LOOKING FOR COMPACT SHELVING?
Local source has several ranges of use moveable compact shelving available for sale. The shelves are removed from a medical office and move on a rail. Shelving is thought to be appropriate for periodical backfiles or other items that may be restricted to staff access. Contact Connie if you are interested, she’ll forward photos, contact info, etc.
VENDOR OFFER to NETLS LIBRARIES..
Ingram Offers Free Exhibits Passes for TLA Exhibits
The pass will allow each person with the coupon traded for a pass at conference registration to attend the exhibit area for free courtesy of Ingram Library Services. This service was a big hit last year and we are glad to be able to provide this feature to you and your staff again for TLA in San Antonio. CONTACT Lori or Robin in NETLS Office for your coupon.
Offer from Jay Blint Regional Account Manager for Texas / Phone: 214 605 0562
DESPERATELY SEEKING ….
Well, maybe not desperate but if you can help us out …
- Recent specifications for materials processing or cataloging
- Links to long range or strategic plans, post to the form above and your link will be shared on our website.
- Needed – one book truck for forming church library
- Needed – tables and chairs for library use (From the request: If another library has discarded tables chairs or any other furniture please call me and I will be glad to pick them up.)
- Needed – used laminator for 16X20 film
NETLS Training Resources:
May Magazine Management Mutation
Non-NETLS webinars
From TSLAC
March webinar calendar. Did you miss a webinar? Check the TSLAC webinar archive for a second chance to attend the Annual Reports and Grants webinars.
From WebJunction
Programs of interest to public libraries at upcoming 2010 TLA Annual Conference
Ongoing Gale database training webinars(newest products are listed first)
Ongoing NETLS *Wildcard* LE@D classes
Ongoing E-Library training – see blog post here
Also available: Archives of SirsiDynix Institutes
March 7 – 13 Teen Tech Week
March 9 Focus Groups: Perceptions for Planning webinar
March 11 Getting Grounded: Legal Issues Facing Libraries Non-technical issues. Free webinar.
March 12 Information Literacy Education: National Overview ABOUT FREE REGISTRATION HERE
March 11 – 14 Tejas Storytelling Festival, Denton
March 14 Daylight Saving Time begins
March 12 Webinar, catalogers and techie folks ISTC: the International Standard Text Code
By March 15 Get your library and community ready Community Preparedness funding program
March 16 Webcast Power and Pitfalls of RFID 2pm CDT sponsored by LJ & ITG
March 18 Webinar – OpenOffice – What Libraries Need to Know
March 30 Webinar, Booklist’s Sizzling Summer Reading: Programming Tips & Titles
By March 31 Apply for Picturing America *programming grants* $2,000 to 30 libraries
April 1 Got Breakfast? Apply for a Silent Hero Summer Food Program Grant
April 7 Creating A Successful Teen Advisory Board webinar
April 11-17 National Library Week, Communities Thrive @ the library – see the pr tools
April 14-17 TLA Annual Conference San Antonio (Note room/ride share tool at the bottom of the page)
By April 15 Libri Foundation grant applications due (Small rural libraries, materials for children)
By April 30 Target’s Early Childhood Reading Grants
By May 3 Applications due Baker & Taylor’s grants (.pdf) to FOL groups (ALTAFF members only)
By May 18 Grant requests due for NEH Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions
By May 19 Get early-bird librarian registration $95 for BookExpo rates May 25-27 NYC
By May 21 Dollar General Back to School Literacy grant applications due
By May 31 Final reports on Picturing American artwork awards due
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