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See announcement of the *new* ILL program (pdf). Libraries interested in participating in the pilot program or with questions about the project are encouraged to contact Sue Bennett.
CHANGES AFOOT –Rules to reflect the changes made to the Library Systems Act in the recent legislative session are posted to the Texas Register and included in the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) when approved. Library development section of the TAC is here.
· Minimum Standards For Accreditation Of Libraries In The State Library System (text of rule for non-public libraries)
- Library Representation to System and System Advisory Council (text of proposed rule Comments to Deborah Littrell)
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
Charlene Rendon will provide an overview of getting maximum benefit from participation in the Texas Purchasing Cooperative during the meeting and will be available at the following vendor fair to respond your specific questions. Dean Herman Totten will give an update on the state of the University of North Texas College of Information. Christian fiction author Mary DeMuth will underscore the importance of creating a well-rounded faith-based fiction section. She will also give everyone a free copy of her latest book.
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!
SOME FUN..
Don’t miss Sandra Brown at the Frisco Public Library’s FOL Meet ‘n Mingle.
COURIER PARTICIPANTS
All courier participants are encouraged to submit monthly statistics. Participants subsidized by NETLS are required to do so and also to participate in the upcoming sample week period. (Watch your email box on Wednesday for specifics.)
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!
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.
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.
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! Missed it? Try the link anyway!
November 12 Booklist webinar, Sweet Talk: Romance Fiction in the Library
November 13 Millenials in the library see this posting for viewing options
November 16 Seven Points Regional Planning Meeting
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 31 Isla Carroll Turner Friendship Trust Support for nonprofit organizations throughout the state of
By February 2 Big Read applications due
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