Check this new website for a variety of resources for librarians and the public – dealing with unemployment, getting a job, refreshing computer skills, workshops offered to citizens and the public. Let us know if you are offering training that should be listed or if you know of great resources that should be included.
Feel free to direct your community members to the site.
Be sure to check the “Who we are” section. This is part of the project funded by state funds (SYNG) through TSLAC.
Great feedback from Monday’s “Teaching Computer Skills” workshop.
LOOKING FOR PARTNERS
A NETLS library is exploring a revenue generating program based on running advertisement on television monitors in the library. The project requires that a total of 100 monitors placed by the vendor.
The basic proposal is that they will provide 80% to 100% advertising to the monitors we select and they pay us for impressions-based on foot traffic. We define what advertisers/advertising markets we deem appropriate (no liquor, beer, tobacco for example). We can fill the other 20% with our own promotions and or local advertisers that split the pay with us for the exposure. Entrances, exits, and other high traffic areas will give the biggest bang for the buck; screen size is also a factor.
Libraries could buy the hardware or help sell ad space to local/regional merchants, each of which would raise the library's payback. This is based on 20 screens, traffic of 70,000, and a CPM of $12, all reasonable we think. The range for us looks like this: Year 1 $21,000-35,000 Year 2 $42,000-70,000
To figure out what the potential is for any other libraries the following information is needed: average traffic/library, potential # of screens (average)...that sort of thing.
Email for additional information and area library contact.
Rural Libraries …
Public Libraries Eligible for up to $500,000 in Grant Funds through American Recovery and Reinvestment Act see ARSL posting on this topic This program primarily provides loans and a much smaller number of grants. Do contact your local Rural Development field office for additional information.
Dallas Area Non-profits
Register with the Donor Bridge, the Donor Bridge connects causes with donors.
Calling Library Twitter(ers)
If your library is using Twitter, send us your Twitter name! The tweets from NETLS are posted on this page. View our list of tweets from local libraries and other library interests.
Ronald McDonald ??
McDonald’s is offering “It’s Book Time with Ronald McDonald” to guage the potential of offering a library program every summer. This summer reading visit features a 35 minute mix of music and magic introducing kids to “book time” – time set aside each day to read. This program has been offered in other parts of the country/state and they are trying to gauge interest in North Texas.
Contact Sarah Rodriguez for available dates June through August 214 520 5167 or email ronaldmcdonald@moroch.com if you cannot book this year but are interested in the program, please let Sarah know.
ILL PROJECT
Track the progress of the ILL Pilot Program – NETLS region participants are the Atlanta, Frisco, and Texarkana libraries.
There is a new TexShare website! Check it out here. This promotional video is available as a screensaver for your library computers. Find it and other promotional items here.
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.
OPPORTUNITIES…Online
A dozen ways to two-step; essential web 2.0 training for Texas librarians is currently underway (12 CEUs) and ending February 28.
School-library cooperation and lap-sit self-paced workshops here.
SURVEY THESE GRANTS
Wells Fargo
Local Walmart request guidelines
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.
DOMAIN CHANGED?
Let us know – we don’t want your mail to bounce back. We know you want to get everything we send you!
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.
DESPERATELY SEEKING ….
Well, maybe not desperate but if you can help us out …
· Meeting room policies – if you have your policy online please send me the link through this form and I’ll share on our website
· 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:
February Teaching Basic Computer Skills
February & March Literacy For The Very, Very Youngest
May Magazine Management Mutation
Non-NETLS webinars
LE@D Wild Card! Funded by SYNG grant, state funds to systems through TSLAC . Your chance for general library management training and skills unavailable through LSTA grant funds.
From TSLAC
February webinar calendar
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 A dozen ways to two-step through February 28!
Ongoing E-Library training – see blog post here
Also available: Archives of SirsiDynix Institutes
February 11 TechTrends webinar, free from ALA.
By February 17 Innovations in Reading prize applications due
February 19 Cataloging, where are we going? 11- 12:30 p.m. Register on day of the program.
By February 25 Apply for Dollar General grants for adult literacy, family literacy, summer reading club
By March 3 Tocker Foundation stipend applications for TLA Conference 2010
March 9 Focus Groups: Perceptions for Planning webinar
By March 15 Get your library and community ready Community Preparedness funding program
By March 31 Apply for Picturing America *programming grants* $2,000 to 30 libraries
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 May 3 Applications due Baker & Taylor’s grants (.pdf) to FOL groups (ALTAFF members only)
By May 19 Get early-bird librarian registration $95 for BookExpo rates May 25-27 NYC
Below the line …
This site has a compilation of social media policies from a variety of organizations. (Don’t miss the additional links and the exchange in comments below the chart)
A huge thank you to everyone who attended (and hosted!) our recent round of regional planning meetings. The needs you expressed will be addressed in our upcoming Long Range Plan and 2011 Plan of Service.
Broadband Stimulus Round 2 -- Due March 15, 5 pm EDT
View the BTOP Fact Sheet for Round Two. Personal computer centers and broadband adoption are BTOP programs.
BIP FAQ (30 page .pdf) is updated for rural applications
San Antonio, TX
Omni Colonnade
February 1, 2010
Register
View the Friday, January 22nd archived webinar here to learn what is new in Round Two. John Windhausen, consultant to ALA’s Washington Office and president of Telepoly, and Bob Bocher, ALA OITP Fellow and library technology consultant at Wisconsin’s state library agency, will provide an overview and describe the key changes from Round One to Round Two of BTOP and BIP — the federal broadband stimulus programs at the Departments of Commerce and Agriculture.
Rural Libraries …
Public Libraries Eligible for up to $500,000 in Grant Funds through American Recovery and Reinvestment Act see ARSL posting on this topic This program primarily provides loans and a much smaller number of grants. Do contact your local Rural Development field office for additional information.
Calling Library Twitter(ers)
If your library is using Twitter, send us your Twitter name! The tweets from NETLS are posted on this page.
DID YOU KNOW?
Plans to revise GED testing in 2010 have been altered, a pilot program of computer based testing will begin this year. See this fact sheet (.pdf) for more information.
There is a new TexShare website! Check it out here. This promotional video is available as a screensaver for your library computers. Find it and other promotional items here.
OPPORTUNITIES…Online
A dozen ways to two-step; essential web 2.0 training for Texas librarians is currently underway (12 CEUs) and ending February 28.
School-library cooperation and lap-sit self-paced workshops here.
OPPORTUNITIES…In Person Classes
ROSA workshop coming to Rowlett, January 22, register and read all about it on the Library Developments blog.
Free Online Training
See the Library Development Blog for a list of 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 …
NETLS Training Resources:
February Teaching Basic Computer Skills
February & March Literacy For The Very, Very Youngest
May Magazine Management Mutation
From TSLAC
February webinar calendar
From WebJunction
Ongoing Gale database training webinars(newest products are listed first)
Ongoing A dozen ways to two-step through February 28!
Ongoing E-Library training – see blog post here
Also available: Archives of SirsiDynix Institutes
Ongoing through January 29 We the People Bookshelf grant application accepted for A More Perfect Union 17 books, and includes Ken Burns’ PBS series on the Civil War.
January 29 Making the Best of a Shrinking Budget Webinar 11:00 a.m. Central Time
By January 31 Isla Carroll Turner Friendship Trust Support for nonprofit organizations throughout the state of Texas that provide services to the elderly. Grants generally range from $5,000 to $100,000.
By February 2 Big Read applications due
By February 17 Innovations in Reading prize applications due
February 19 Cataloging, where are we going? 11- 12:30 p.m. Register on day of the program.
By February 25 Apply for Dollar General grants for adult literacy, family literacy, summer reading club
By March 3 Tocker Foundation stipend applications for TLA Conference 2010
April 11-17 National Library Week, Communities Thrive @ the library – see the pr tools
Below the line …
Go Sunnyvale! Click the link to see a great partnership.
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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”.)
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