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Happy 2010! We’re hitting the ground running, see the schedule of meetings planned. Please let us know of your successes and challenges, items for trade or share, and news others can use.
*Watch for your letter from TSLAC with login information for your annual report. The Bibliostat data collection form should be available now.*
Regional Meetings ….
NETLS Continues to offer opportunities for all libraries in the area to meet the Coordinator and provide input to the
Discuss innovative (wild and crazy) ideas for improving lives in your communities. We are seeking cooperative ventures and pilot programs.
The schedule of January meetings (with street addresses):
January 7, 10 AM
January 8, 10 AM Whitesboro Public Library
January 11, 10 AM Noonday Community Library
January 12, 10 AM Grand Saline Public Library
January 20, 2 PM Rusk County Library, Henderson
January 21, 10 AM Rita & Truett Smith Public Library, Wylie
January 22, 10 AM Nicholas P. Sims Library, Waxahachie
January 22, 2 PM Irving Public Library,
CONGRATULATIONS!
MLS Degrees awarded December 19 to Delene DelaRosa and Jackie Icenhower, participants in the PELSC program.
DID YOU KNOW?
NETLS has funds to help libraries reduce the financial risk of participating in
OPPORTUNITIES…Online
You asked for it – don’t miss Financial Management in Tough Times Register through January 7; complete this self-paced online tutorial by January 31.
A dozen ways to two-step; essential web 2.0 training for
OPPORTUNITIES…In Person Classes
Free Online Training
See the Library Development Blog for a list of free training from a variety of sources offered in January.free training from a variety of sources offered in January.
GRANTS TRAINING … taken from http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/index.html
Jennifer Peters, our LSTA Grants Coordinator here in LD, recently did a webinar on LSTA grant guidelines. If you missed this opportunity, view the archived version. Jennifer also recently conducted a webinar on Outcomes Based Evaluation that is archived here and also did a podcast version for those that just want a 10-minute overview. She's been busy with training!
Her training efforts continue this spring with her in-person workshop series on grant writing and seeking for libraries.
DESPERATELY SEEKING ….
Well, maybe not desperate but if you can help us out …
FREE (USED) MEDIA RETURN DEPOSITORY….
Two locking media drop boxes are available to area libraries with the ability to move the boxes from the NETLS office. These are used so will need some cleaning and maybe new paint. One of the available drops is round, the other is square. Contact Robin if your library is interested in having one. (See attached photo)
Ongoing Gale database training webinars(newest products are listed first)
Ongoing A dozen ways to two-step
Ongoing E-Library training – see blog post here
Also available: Archives of SirsiDynix Institutes
Librarian Live Podcasts
Register NOW to receive an application for The Better World Books/NCFL Libraries and Families Award grants to connect families to their local libraries and expand their literacy efforts in new and innovative ways.
January 7, 10 AM Regional Planning Meeting -- Franklin County Library, Mt Vernon , address
By January 8 Tocker grants to be review due in the NETLS office. (Email, please)
January 8, 10 AM Regional Planning Meeting -- Whitesboro Public Library , address
January 9 2010 Application and guidelines available for First Lady's Family Literacy Initiative for Texas grants of up to $50,000
By January 10 Apply for Genealogy Round Table $500 stipend for TLA 2010 (see attached)
By January 11 Apply for Texas Book Festival Grants for books, technology, literacy
January 11, 10 AM Regional Planning Meeting -- Noonday Community Library , address
January 12, 10 AM Regional Planning Meeting -- Grand Saline Public Library , address
By January 15 Tocker foundations grant applications due
Postmarked by January 15 Small rural library applications for Libri Foundation Books for Children. Form is completed online, printed, signed and mailed.
January 15 – 18 ALA Mid-winter meeting, Boston. (If you go, RSVP to the AAP breakfast invite by January 10.)
January 18 CLOSED. City of
January 20, 2 PM Regional Planning Meeting -- Rusk County Library, Henderson , address
January 21, 10 AM Regional Planning Meeting -- Rita & Truett Smith Public Library, Wylie , address
January 22, 10 AM Regional Planning Meeting -- Nicholas P. Sims Library, Waxahachie , address
January 22, 2 PM Regional Planning Meeting -- Irving Public Library, Irving , address
By January 29 We People Bookshelf grant applications accepted for A More Perfect Union 17 books, and includes Ken Burns’ PBS series on the
By January 31 Isla Carroll Turner Friendship Trust Support for nonprofit organizations throughout the state of
By February 2 Big Read applications due
By March 3 Tocker Foundation stipend applications for TLA Conference 2010
Below the line …
I purchased rights/permissions to show the image on this website – for a website they said $60 for 60 days. (Less than I feared though I hoped they’d say “free”.)
*** DON’T MISS…YOUR MEMBERSHIP MEETING !!
Plan to attend the December 1 Membership Meeting in
We have over 100 vendors participating in the vendor fair. Dedicate some time after the meeting to see the latest offerings from library companies and presenters. There should be something of interest here for every community!
Start composing your library report for our meeting packet (there won’t be time during the meeting for oral reports.) Email your report to me with Library Report as the subject line or submit online before Monday, November 30.
TLA Awards, Grants, Scholarship and Stipend ….check ‘em out
TLA promotes librarianship by presenting:
awards to recognize contributions and excellence in the profession,
grants to support library-enhancing projects and research,
scholarships to facilitate library school education, and
stipends to encourage conference attendance.
All courier participants are encouraged to submit monthly statistics. Participants subsidized by NETLS are required to submit reports monthly and also to participate in the sample week period now underway.
OPPORTUNITIES…Career
TALL Texans Leadership Development Institute is currently welcoming applications for the Class of 2010. The deadline for applications is January 8. The seminar will be held June 13-17 at the
OPPORTUNITIES…Online
Registration is currently underway for online tutorials through UNT’s LE@D project. Register through our website to get the classes offered for free.
A dozen ways to two-step; essential web 2.0 training for
OPPORTUNITIES…In Person Classes
New
DESPERATELY SEEKING ….
Well, maybe not desperate but if you can help us out …
NETLS TRAINING: LE@D classes, TexShare EBSCO Databases, TexShare Genealogy Databases register now!
Ongoing Gale database training webinars(newest products are listed first)
Ongoing A dozen ways to two-step
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, and includes Ken Burns’ PBS series on the Civil Way.
Register NOW to receive an application for The Better World Books/NCFL Libraries and Families Award grants to connect families to their local libraries and expand their literacy efforts in new and innovative ways.
By December 3 Courier participants enter Sept, Oct, Nov activity in reporting tool
By December 3 Courier participants subsidized through NETLS package survey due to Connie
December 12 J. Frank Dobie Library Trust Award application due for libraries serving under 20,000. Information here
By December 16 PLA Early Bird Registration deadline (Note separate registration offered for leadership pre-conference)
By January 11 Apply for Texas Book Festival Grants for books, technology, literacy
By January 15 Tocker foundations grant applications due
By January 31 Isla Carroll Turner Friendship Trust Support for nonprofit organizations throughout the state of
By February 2 Big Read applications due
By March 3 Tocker Foundation stipend applications for TLA Conference 2010
Below the line …
*** DON’T MISS…
TLA Awards, Grants, Scholarship and Stipend ….check ‘em out
TLA promotes librarianship by presenting:
awards to recognize contributions and excellence in the profession,
grants to support library-enhancing projects and research,
scholarships to facilitate library school education, and
stipends to encourage conference attendance.
From
CPSC Issues Rule Regarding Lead Standards in Library Books
“… Currently, only manufacturers and importers of children’s products are required to obtain testing showing compliance with CPSIA lead limits. A library is neither a manufacturer nor an importer, so it is not required to test products before their sale or distribution...” --- excerpted from Federal Register August 26, Vol 74, No. 164, p 43039
Sad News –Joyce Morrison, former long-time director of the Upshur County Library in Gilmer passed away on November 5 in Gilmer. Memorials and memorial donations are being accepted at the library.
In November… Regional Planning Meetings
Join us in small group settings throughout the region to get representation from NETLS area libraries. We’ll review our current activities and plan for the future! I look forward to seeing you.
Monday Nov 16 10a-12p Seven Points
Tuesday Nov 17 10a-12p
Wednesday Nov 18 2p-4p Honey Grove
Thank you to our host libraries. We are planning another series of meetings in January. If you are interested in hosting a small group, please contact me.
SURVEYS
We are asking everyone who has received service from NETLS (hmm, receiving this email?) to complete this survey to measure our effectiveness. http://tinyurl.com/systemsurvey
Libraries and library staff who received service through the TANG program are asked to complete this survey: http://tinyurl.com/tangsurvey
We have transcribed the questions in the survey, if you want to view the questions before you begin, contact Lori Mullins or
!! MEMBERSHIP MEETING !!
Plan to attend the December 1 Membership Meeting in
We have over 100 vendors participating in the vendor fair. Dedicate some time after the meeting to see the latest offerings from library companies and presenters. There should be something of interest here for every community!
Start composing your library report for our meeting packet (there won’t be time during the meeting for oral reports.) Email your report to me with Library Report as the subject line or submit online later this week when the online form is ready.
COURIER PARTICIPANTS
All courier participants are encouraged to submit monthly statistics. Participants subsidized by NETLS are required to submit reports monthly and also to participate in the sample week period now underway.
OPPORTUNITIES…
Bus-eum3 is expected in
OPPORTUNITIES…Online
Registration is currently underway for online tutorials through UNT’s LE@D project. Register through our website to get the classes offered for free.
A dozen ways to two-step; essential web 2.0 training for
OPPORTUNITIES…Artifacts from the Space Shuttle Program
Museums and libraries are invited to apply for free (you pay shipping) NASA space shuttle artifacts, including small items such as astronaut helmets, gloves, and boots, and large items such as shuttle Motion Based Simulators and Crew Compartment Trainers. NASA will retire the Space Shuttle Program at the end of 2010 and is eager for the public to learn about the wonders of space exploration through museum and library exhibitions. Complete announcement.
OPPORTUNITIES…In Person Classes
New
OPPORTUNITIES .. For books
We the People Bookshelf
Great Stories Club
Books Across America (schools)
Big Read (application process is now open, applications will be due February 2, 2010)
NETLS TRAINING: LE@D classes, TexShare EBSCO Databases, TexShare Genealogy Databases register now!
From the TSLAC Library Development Blog:
Free Online CE Events November 2009 Yes, it is late in the month but still worth the visit. A little bit of almost everything, grant writing, trends, managing your email!
Ongoing Gale database training webinars(newest products are listed first)
Ongoing A dozen ways to two-step
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, and includes Ken Burns’ PBS series on the Civil Way.
Register NOW to receive an application for The Better World Books/NCFL Libraries and Families Award grants to connect families to their local libraries and expand their literacy efforts in new and innovative ways.
November 17
November 18 Honey Grove Regional Planning Meeting
November 19 The Art of Grant Writing and Fundraising Online Conference (NOT free $69 per person or $99 for a group)
By November 20 Books Across America Library Books Awards for Pre K-12 School Libraries
By November 29 Request artifacts from NASA
December 1 Save the date – NETLS Membership Meeting and Vendor Fair Garland
By December 12 J. Frank Dobie Library Trust Award application due for libraries serving under 20,000. Information here
By January 15 Tocker foundations grant applications due
By January 31 Isla Carroll Turner Friendship Trust Support for nonprofit organizations throughout the state of
By February 2 Big Read applications due
By March 3 Tocker Foundation stipend applications for TLA Conference 2010
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