Monday, December 7, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
NETLS Updates & Information 11/16/2009
*** 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
- Dean Herman Totten will give an update on the state of the University of North Texas College of Information.
- 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.
- 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!
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
Friday, November 13, 2009
NETLS Updates and Information 11/9/09
*** JUST IN…
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
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Great Article 10/20/09
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
NETLS Information & Updates 9/18
WHAT ARE YOU BUYING?
NETLS and NTRLS are exploring consortia or group purchasing discounts for our member libraries. We expect to identify products and negotiate terms in FY2010 and provide group pricing in FY2011 (September 2010). The first step in the process is this survey.
HELP!
Word from
While
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One of the NETLS nonprofit libraries is hoping to stay competitive in their total compensation for employees. If you have a document or link you can provide to show salary scales and benefits packages, please send to me at cmoss@netls.org
STARTING SURVEYS
As we begin our new fiscal year we’ll be sending a series of quick surveys, primarily to confirm your intention to participate in our group purchases or subsidy. The current survey tallies your intent to participate in the courier service. Please respond to all surveys, even if your answer is “No, thanks!”
ANNOUNCING..
The 2011 Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL) Conference will be held in
Also, the new ARSL website was unveiled at the conference. The address is www.arsl.info. Among four small/rural libraries pictured on the ARSL home page is Waskom Public Library, a NETLS member.
SAFETY CHECKLISTS
Check out these resources on the ARSL website mentioned above. Most of these tips are appropriate for facilities of any size or type.
COOL TOOL
If you’re using a current browser, try PrintWhatYouWant.com to print only the portions of websites you want. The changes you make here can be saved -- a good way to remove advertisements and active content from training handouts, etc. See the FAQ here.
FREE BOOK
Most library directors will have received this information directly but just in case … If your library does not presently own a copy of the new children's
OPPORTUNITIES…
1. In the last Update I mentioned the Chili’s Fundraiser scheduled by the Garland FOL on October 5 & 6. Roy Lewis, former NETLS staffer, points out that Applebee’s also has a fundraising dining program, contact your local Applebee’s for more information.
OPPORTUNITIES
2. The Gates Foundation's Opportunity Online Broadband Grant Program is looking for high-impact stories directly from patrons, commentary from library staff about the services they are able to provide or would provide if they had a broadband connection, and what patrons have done with the increased connection speed if they have gotten a high-speed connection. A video team is planning to be in the state for a week in September to try to get film stories in as many sites as possible. If you are interested in participating in this project please read this blog post and contact Dawn Vogler at (512) 936-4449.
Libraries not currently subscribing to broadband service should have received invitations to the Opportunity Online Summit in San Antonio next month. Library directors are encouraged to invite one community decision leader to attend the event. Libraries with broadband and not eligible for the new program may also be invited to the summit to share their experiences.
OPPORTUNITIES…
3. Making the most of broadband stimulus funds, Tuesday, October 13th, 1 pm CDT Presented by: Motorola
Focused on wireless services, this free webinar (presented by industry insiders) will discuss how entities – think cities or counties -- looking for funds can drill down beyond the marketing hype and find the right partner to move through the bureaucratic, funding and procurement process. Municipal wireless planning guide (pdf).
OPPORTUNITIES…
6. On TSLAC’s Library Development Blog
OPPORTUNITIES…
7. TLA STRATEGIC INITIATIVES CE SERIES - Communication
Tuesday, October 13, 3:30-4:15pm
Dr. Julie Todaro, “School Library Data: I’ve called you all here today to…”
Julie Todaro, dean of library services for
(Public Library Topic) Tuesday, October 20, 2:00-2:45pm
Susan Mann, “Building Relationships and Influence That Will Help Your Library”
Tuesday, October 27, 2:00-2:45pm
Robert Walton, “‘Big’ Challenges (and Opportunities) for Academic Libraries”
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 A dozen ways to two-step
Ongoing E-Library training – see blog post here
Also available: Archives of SirsiDynix Institutes
September 19 -26 Authors Express – Sachse and Wylie authors’ series
September 22 Heritage quest webinar, 1 pm. more
September 23 Digital Sanborn maps webinar, 11 am . more
September 24 Young Adult Book Buzz webinar
September 25 East Texas Book Fest
September 26–October 3 Banned Book Week
By October 1 Books for babies matching grant applications due
October 9 9th ILL Workshop DoubleTree Inn in
October 18 – 24 Teen Read Week (toolkit here)
November 1 End daylight saving time more info from WebExhibits
By November 2 – Entries for Best Small Library in America (under 25,000 pop)
November 3 Texas Special Election, Constitutional Amendments
Scheduling now – series of geographic planning meetings. November 2-6 and 16 & 17.
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