Surveys Beginning…
Watch for several very quick surveys coming to your email box soon. We’re eager for our new fiscal year to start and we’ll need to get your input on a variety of topics and get commitment for participation in our projects.
Courier this survey must be completed for each library expecting a subsidy from NETLS. Libraries not completing the survey will NOT be subsidized by NETLS. Complete by September 3.
Remember the NETLS NEWS list is open to all library supporters. Register here for our lists (or just ask to be added)… also most NETLS News emails are archived on the NETLS Director blog.
From the TWDL Project
JobNow access continues through August 31!
contact us for login information
MARC records for training disks provided through TWDL project are available upon request.
Cataloging provided by LLIBS. Thank you!
¶TWDL Successes?
If your library and library users are using TWDL.org for Job Hunting and Computer resources *and* you or your patrons are willing to be interviewed for public service announcements, talk to Connie. Other promotional materials for TWDL are near the bottom of this page.
netls Tweets
Congratulations to all ---- TSLAC’s TEAL BTOP application awarded! Nearly 1/3 of the participating applicants are in NETLS. Awards announced August 18. (the TSLAC award is listed on p.16)
6 Endangered Tech Species - TheStreet http://t.co/mVof2Az 2 days ago
Retweet amlibraries Museum people scramble to keep up with librarians: http://bit.ly/b5EB1H
If your library Tweets, let us know and we’ll add you to our list!
Your RDA Lesson…
Lesson #1 RDA is short for Resource Description and Access. RDA is developed to replace Anglo-American (AACR2) cataloging rules in favor of international guidelines for description. RDA does not replace MARC. RDA adds a few new fields to MARC records. The RDA Toolkit is available for free throughout August. If you have an interest in this topic sign-up for the free access right away!
Considering earning a Master’s Degree?
MLS Grant Money Available to Students at TWU
For the 2010-2011 Academic year, tuition funds are available to current or potential MLS students in the TWU MLS program. The funds originate from the Professional Education for Librarians in Small Communities (PELSC) grant, awarded to the TWU MLS program. SLIS is offering tuition monies for these current or potential MLS students who possess the following criteria:
1. are library directors in small or rural public libraries in Texas
serving a population of 25,000 or less, OR are students who are full-time or part-time employees in small or rural public libraries in Texas provided that criteria 2 & 3 below are met;
2. are admitted in the academic year 2010-2011 (Fall, Spring and Summer); and
3. show evidence of professional career development activities either through the TSLAC's Small Library Management Training Program, or other conferences/workshops at local, state or national level.
Application form and additional information are on TWU’s web site.
FEEDBACK?
If your library users, library, Friends or Foundation has something to brag about, do it here! We always want to know about successes and struggles.
Let us know when there is something we’ve offered (consulting, continuing education, projects, or just information) that resulted in success or a story of personal accomplishment.
We love to have your stories when we talk to funders about budgets and your stories help us plan when we know what did or didn’t work.
Summer Reading Club .. Have YOUR Say..
By September 15
2010 Texas Reading Club Evaluation Form
2010 Texas Teens Read! Evaluation Form
Place your 2011 supply orders now. Your 2010 order may be reviewed here.
Buddy Up
FREE READER’S GUIDES – Grapes of Wrath
The Tyler Public Library has materials remaining from their recent One Book event. If your book club or library can use a box (250 guides) of the 16 page guides contact Chris Albertson.
ALA, “Steal our ideas, Rip us off!”
ALA invites libraries and library supporters to modify the resources on their @ Your Library web site in newsletters, presentations, news releases, etc. This example talks about including Twitter in job networking plans.
Enhance your website
See how Irving Public is using Google Docs for a slideshow on their catalog web site … for information on how you can do this, contact Jerry McCulley.
Templates for a new year
Microsoft Templates for academic year calendars are available free for download. A wide variety of 2011 calendar templates are also available.
Capital Grants from The Kresge Foundation The Kresge Foundation is a $3.1 billion private, national foundation that seeks to influence the quality of life for future generations through its support of nonprofit organizations in six fields of interest: health, the environment, community development, arts and culture, education and human services. Review their website for more information, note the request that questions are sent to the Grants Inquiry Coordinator.
Book Sale, Longview August 20 – 21, visit their website for more information.
3rd annual 5K Fun Run, Walk, or Crawl on September 18th is sponsored by Friends of the Pittsburg Camp County Public Library. Information and registration forms are on this Facebook page.
5 Ways That Paper Books Are Better Than eBooks just to move the topic along. Don’t miss the comments. Also read 5 Ways that eBooks are better than paper books. Again, don’t miss the comments
STORYBLOCKS.ORG, is an online video collection featuring one-minute songs and rhymes for babies, toddlers and preschool children in both English and Spanish. Filmed in partnership with Rocky Mountain PBS, librarians throughout Colorado share successful activities as well as literacy tips.
Recycled Reads is Austin Public Library’s method of disposing of items removed from their collections.
Budgeting?
The NETLS operating budget has not yet been approved by the TSLAC Commissioners. We are expecting the budget to be approved as submitted (with some minor adjustments based on census population and number of accredited libraries).
1. We have requested TexShare Database subsidies as provided in SFY2010.
2. The budget includes funds to reimburse materials lost in ILL/TexShare Card loans.
3. We expect to continue courier subsidies as in the past.
4. We plan to fund small “Spot Consulting” projects.
5. Technology mini-grants are expected.
6. We expect Loan Star Library grants to return to SFY2009 levels (a reduction from the current year).
ILL Transit Expenses
As noted above NETLS will continue to offer a courier subsidy to libraries that are NOT accepting courier subsidies from another source. (Indicate your interest in a subsidy in the Courier Survey) Courier rates for SFY11 are the same as in the current year. ($4500-5day; $3075-3day; $2425-2day service; costs quoted do not reflect any subsidies)
Libraries receiving materials from the TexNet ILL Center at the Dallas Public Library through the mail will have pre-paid postage mailing labels included with their materials for return of materials to the Dallas Public Library. This pilot project is another attempt to increase user access to materials while controlling costs.
Did you know? We’ve been able to help some of our smallest libraries migrate to LibraryWorld. It is a great hosted solution for small libraries at $395 a year. If you are looking for a low-cost solution, contact us! Visit the Hooks Public Library’s catalog.
Coming soon on a computer near you:
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Conducting a Successful Capital Campaign - Thursday, August 26, 2010, 10:00-11:00 am Central Time
Capital campaigns are not rocket science but conducting a successful campaign involves many activities and a lot of hard work. Done well, conducting a successful campaign can go way beyond building a new library building – it can position your library for great fundraising into the future. Library Strategies consultant, Sue Hall, will lay out all the activities in a capital campaign – including the feasibility study, setting a campaign goal, recruiting campaign leadership, creating a compelling campaign case, soliciting major donors and all the campaign activities.
Free One Hour Webinars on Teen Services More information/Registration
Graphic Novels: A Gateway for Reluctant Readers
Tuesday, September 7, 2010 10-11:00 AM Central Time
Gear Up to Game!
Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 10-11AM Central Time
Programs that Will Get Teens Involved!
Tuesday, October 5, 2010 10-11:00 AM Central Time
Creating Community through Dynamic Teen Book Discussion Groups
Monday, November 8, 2010 2:30-3:30 PM Central Standard Time
Get on the bus! The Texas State Library and Archives Commission version of the Get on the Bus: Rev Up Your Reference Training is now available. This free online training opportunity is an 8 unit course, covering a vast array of reference service topics. To register and participate in the course, go HERE. The complete program provides 9 CEU/SBEC.
August Webinars listed on TSLAC Library Developments Blog
Also available: Librarian Live Podcasts
Management and Training topics
Ebsco’s free online training schedule
Mango Languages 1-2 pm. Aug 24 Aug 31
August 19 Back to the Facts: YALSA Nonfiction Webinar
August 20 Submit your career video for possible $1,000 prize
August 27 Friends Roundup, Canton Information Registration
August 27 Banned Books Week Read-Out competitive grant applications due
August 30 Earliest Literacy, Allen Information Registration
September 3 Survey responses due for NETLS courier subsidies.
September 10 Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy up to $65,000 for literacy programs for adult primary caregivers and their children.
September 14 The rural library trustee: Roles, responsibilities and relationships free webinar Information and registration Recommended for governing boards
By September 15 Respond to Summer Reading surveys
September 15 Ezra Jack Keats minigrant applications due
September 15 Texas Cultures Online digitization grant applications due
September 16 Ready, Set Go! 30 Ways to Reach Reluctant Readers in 60 Minutes, YALSA Webinar, Interested? contact Steve
September 20 Deadline for I love my librarian nominations
September 25 – October 2 Banned Book Week (resources)
September 29 E-books at the tipping point virtual e-book summit NOT FREE
September 30 Grant applications due to Dollar General to reduce waiting list times for adult literacy students
October 19 All about Grants Workshop Jacksonville 4CEUs information here
October 20 All about Grants Workshop Midlothian 4CEUs information here
November 5 Application deadline for Best Small Library in America Award
November 12 Applications due for the 2011 Better World Books/NCFL Libraries and Families
Ongoing Build A Bear literacy and education grants
Below the line …
Lightning librarian (not DDC!) Read the instructions.
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