The Capital Region announces a short series of webinars and an in-person event targeted for Trustee Continuing Education in our region.

Consultants in Capital Area, Chambersburg, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York/Adams District Library Centers have worked hard to plan three great sessions.

Join us online using your own internet-connected computer to view and participate in the webinar or in a shared viewing room in your district.  (Contact your district consultant for more details or with any questions about setting up and participating.)

July 10: Ethics with Pat Wagner  (formal webinar content starts at Noon and ends at 1p.m., but feel free to log on at 11a.m. to test your technology and learn a little about using online meetings in our region.)

August 14: Strategic Planning with Pat Wagner (formal webinar content starts at Noon and ends at 1p.m., but feel free to log on at 11a.m. to test your technology and learn a little about using online meetings in our region.)

September 13: Get Connected, Meeting of the Minds Summit.  Join us at Hershey Public Library at9:00a.m. for a presentation from Stacey Aldrich, the newly appointed Deputy Secretary at the Office of Commonwealth Libraries.  Then, shortly after 10a.m. Pat Wagner will join our group remotely via the internet/webinar connection.

Here’s a copy of the flyer that library staff can download and share with all of your trustees.

Capital Region Trustee Workshop Series_Flyer_FINAL1

Here’s a link to register online for each webinar session:http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CapitalRegion2013

All trustees are encouraged to sign up.  Library Directors and other leadership staff may also be interested in attending.  Registrations are first come, first served.

This workshop is brought at no direct cost to you.   This program is supported by the Institute of Musueum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries.

Consultants in Capital Area, Chambersburg, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York/Adams District Library Centers have worked hard to plan three great sessions.

Join us online using your own internet-connected computer to view and participate in the webinar or in a shared viewing room in your district.  (Contact your district consultant for more details or with any questions about setting up and participating.)

July 10: Ethics with Pat Wagner  (formal webinar content starts at Noon and ends at 1p.m., but feel free to log on at 11a.m. to test your technology and learn a little about using online meetings in our region.)

August 14: Strategic Planning with Pat Wagner (formal webinar content starts at Noon and ends at 1p.m., but feel free to log on at 11a.m. to test your technology and learn a little about using online meetings in our region.)

September 13: Get Connected, Meeting of the Minds Summit.  Join us at Hershey Public Library at 9:00a.m. for a presentation from Stacey Aldrich, the newly appointed Deputy Secretary at the Office of Commonwealth Libraries.  Then, shortly after 10a.m. Pat Wagner will join our group remotely via the internet/webinar connection.

Here’s a copy of the flyer that library staff can download and share with all of your trustees.

Capital Region Trustee Workshop Series_Flyer_FINAL1

Here’s a link to register online for each webinar session:http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CapitalRegion2013

All trustees are encouraged to sign up.  Library Directors and other leadership staff may also be interested in attending.  Registrations are first come, first served.

This workshop is brought at no direct cost to you.   This program is supported by the Institute of Musueum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries.

Consultants in Capital Area, Chambersburg, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York/Adams District Library Centers have worked hard to plan three great sessions.

Join us online using your own internet-connected computer to view and participate in the webinar or in a shared viewing room in your district.  (Contact your district consultant for more details or with any questions about setting up and participating.)

July 10: Ethics with Pat Wagner  (formal webinar content starts at Noon and ends at 1p.m., but feel free to log on at 11a.m. to test your technology and learn a little about using online meetings in our region.)

August 14: Strategic Planning with Pat Wagner (formal webinar content starts at Noon and ends at 1p.m., but feel free to log on at 11a.m. to test your technology and learn a little about using online meetings in our region.)

September 13: Get Connected, Meeting of the Minds Summit.  Join us at Hershey Public Library at 9:00a.m. for a presentation from Stacey Aldrich, the newly appointed Deputy Secretary at the Office of Commonwealth Libraries.  Then, shortly after 10a.m. Pat Wagner will join our group remotely via the internet/webinar connection.

Here’s a copy of the flyer that library staff can download and share with all of your trustees.

Capital Region Trustee Workshop Series_Flyer_FINAL1

Here’s a link to register online for each webinar session: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CapitalRegion2013

All trustees are encouraged to sign up.  Library Directors and other leadership staff may also be interested in attending.  Registrations are first come, first served.

This workshop is brought at no direct cost to you.   This program is supported by the Institute of Musueum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries.

Learn all about it from OverDrive’s blog.  OverDrive positions itself as a library partner.

From May 15-June 1, Capital Area Digital Media Online will offer unlimited simultaneous access to ebook copies in Kindle, Epub, OverDrive Read, and PDF format of the title selected for the pilot project, Michael Malone’s Four Corners of the Sky.

Share this free book with your customers.

Your library may have physical copies of the book too:

• Link to DCLS Catalog Record
• Link to one of the CCLS Catalog Records
• Link to HER/MDT catalog with other Michael Malone books
• Link to Perry County catalog with other Michael Malone books

It will be interesting to see if this project, which is getting national media attention by OverDrive will spark more interest in the book, the author, or if it will spark community conversations around themes in the book.

I would encourage all library staff with social media and website responsibilities to promote some part of this project.

If you are a staff member in our district and you’ve read the book already, please let your district consultant know.  I’m eager to hear your thoughts.

You are invited to join me in an online meeting where I will present a quick overview of the Capital Area Library District agreement.

We’ll have an online district meeting room open on Friday, May 10 from 10a.m.-1p.m. at this address: __________________. (District staff and/or trustees: I will send an email invitation!)

Enter the online meeting room anytime after 10:00a.m. for testing the tools of the online meeting room, social discussion, and informal demonstrations.

Formal presentation of district budget will begin at 11:00a.m. and should conclude by 11:30a.m. unless there are many questions.

The room will be open for Q & A and time after the presentation for more practice with screen sharing and discussion about library collaboration.

Note: I know schedules are tight and different for everyone, so don’t worry, we will do our best to record the presentation part and Q & A for later viewing if you can’t make it.

What you will learn:

• How the computer equipment and network you use works with Adobe Connect
• Some tips on using the tools of communication in an online meeting
• All about the district budget to spend almost $374,000 that is received in state aid for services and resources to benefit all libraries in our three county district.  (And we really stretch it!)

I’ll show you how to use online tools to download the documents I’ll share at the online meeting, but have also posted them here on the district web/blogsite:

District Agreement13.14NegotiationText (with signature page)

stateformatworksheet13.14

ServiceBasedBudget2013.14

ValueAddedDistrict13.14

Thanks for loving public libraries and doing all you can for them to thrive.  Public Libraries believe in sharing information and building communities.

Extra Fun Stuff:

• POWERLibrary will soon add access to BookFlix.
• Are you signed up?  Connect2Compete
• Big Library Read: Thanks to OverDrive for this fun opportunity to share copies of The Four Corners of the Sky by Michael Malone
• Coming soon: Regional Trustee Training Online

Requirements:

• College degree or equivalent
• Must possess excellent customer service skills; requires the ability to handle customer concerns
• Ability to train, manage and supervise public services specialists, circulation pages and volunteers who assist with circulation functions
• Must be able to learn and become proficient with library equipment, technology and software as required to effectively and efficiently perform essential functions of the position

Closing date: 4/28/2013

Applications & job descriptions available at the Fredricksen reference desk, East Pennsboro circulation desk or www.fredricksenlibrary.org
Click “Work with us at Fredricksen” in the left hand navigation bar)

Completed applications and resumes can be submitted by:
Emailing to: Human Resources Coordinator
Submitting hard copy to the reference desk at Fredricksen Library
Mailing to: Human Resources Coordinator, Cleve J. Fredricksen Library
100 N. 19th St.; Camp Hill, PA 17011
EOE

You can view it in archive here at this link.

I took a couple of screen clips of slides that really resonated with me as I listened to the webinar for insights that could help 0ur libraries to build more positive energy in the workplace that will extend into our communities.

What Truly Engaged Staff Want:

A question for leaders to ask themselves (and pretend the slide didn’t have an error–it should be “give” or “do”, not dive.):

Libraries try to solve this problem by helping people sift through the mountains of content.  Organizationally, sometimes we can be part of the problem too by trying to provide everything for everyone in every format instead of focusing on strategies to meet specific community needs:

The webinar also focused on areas of health, including physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.  Take a look at the webinar in its archive if this topic interests you.

OverDrive will launch the Next Generation platform.
Follow this link for  a video demonstrating a sneak peak of what this new platform will look like for library users: The Next Generation of OverDrive

The Capital Area Digital Media Online website will have step-by-step instructions and updated help you get your materials with ease after the switch.  Use the Help links to get answers to your common questions.

What are the major differences?

• Fewer clicks to download
• Symbols on the top right of the cover art indicate format type and if a title is available for immediate checkout
• You can interactively recommend that the library purchase specific titles
• Includes new READ feature with the “See book, Read book” tagline. READ allows users to read ebook content in their web browser without checking an item out, loading software or activating a device.
• Account page has a new layout for improved user-friendliness

The best way to get to know the Next Generation and READ is to play. Get online, browse materials and download.

Be sure to read all of the instructions, terms of use, and policies that are relevant for your device/computer, software, and accounts that you use to access digital content.

If you have questions your local library is happy to help or  visit our download site for more information and useful tips.

Additional Help is available on the website.

NOTE:   This service is meant to be accessed on personal equipment, not on public library computers.  Downloads of ebook and audiobook files from the Capital Area Library Digital Media Online collections on the OverDrive platform may be restricted on public computers at the library.

At the meeting, attendees each completed 2 worksheets individually and then discussed them in small groups. They then presented summaries and highlights of discussions to the whole group. Those summaries, compiled with your input, will be posted here soon.

Please, if you didn’t have a chance to attend (or if you attended and want to do more) take some time to provide your feedback to the district library center by completing two or more of the topics on the attached worksheets and returning them to your district consultant either via email or delivery to ADM-dis:
· Interlibrary Loan Interlibrary Loan Questions
· Delivery Delivery Discussion Questions
· Online Resources: Ebooks and Audiobooks Online Resources Ebooks and Audiobooks
· Online Resources: Reference and Databases Online Resources reference and databases
· Consulting and Special Technology Projects Consulting and Special Projects Discussion Questions[1]
· Library Advocacy and Marketing Library Advocacy and Marketing Discussion
· Trustee Development and Board Governance Trustee Development and Board Governance Questions
· Staff Continuing Education Continuing Education for Staff Discussion

Please share this message with your staff with interest and knowledge of these areas. Anyone and everyone who is interested can submit feedback.
Feedback submitted on or before March 9 (date extended) will be included in the summary of responses and a follow-up survey analysis that will be used in District Library Negotiation decisions and future planning.

Challenge yourself and your staff to complete one, two, three or all of these worksheets.

At this meeting, library leaders completed worksheets and had discussions about the many services and resources provided by the Capital Area Library District. It was a chance to chat about areas of collaboration, cooperation, and competition.

Thanks to all who attended. If you weren’t able to attend and still want to provide feedback, please do so on or before March 1 so your input can be included in a summary compilation.
• Interlibrary Loan Interlibrary Loan Questions
• Delivery Delivery Discussion Questions
• Online Resources: Ebooks and Audiobooks Online Resources Ebooks and Audiobooks
• Online Resources: Reference and Databases Online Resources reference and databases
• Consulting and Special Technology Projects Consulting and Special Projects Discussion Questions
• Library Advocacy and Marketing Library Advocacy and Marketing Discussion
• Trustee Development and Board Governance Trustee Development and Board Governance Questions
• Staff Continuing Education Continuing Education for Staff Discussion

Wednesday, Feb 20 from 9:30-12:30

Registration details are here: Register

Be ready for a meeting like you’ve never experienced.

Libraries in Cumberland County will have modified delivery, based on the fact that AME, SIM, and EPB are closed. Thanks to the willingness of drivers to work on the holiday to keep up with the load.

Middletown Public Library and Hershey Public Library are open. In Perry County, Marysville-Rye Library is open. Many in Cumberland County are open too. The public should check your local library for details.

There will be NO delivery to libraries in Dauphin County.

The Cumberland Route will do a modified delivery that day knowing that AME and SIM are closed.

Let’s make 2013 the best year ever for public libraries!