Target your message to your audience.
Wyoming did that with a campaign featuring the Mud Flap Girl. What fun! See the whole campaign: http://www.wyominglibraries.org/campaign.html
Order 1 copy of the new Ask Here PA poster (unveiled at recent AccessPA trainings) and a supply of bookmarks to promote PA’s 24/7 question answering service for FREE at: http://www.askherepa.org/promotions.htm
Request 1 copy of a free Civics and Citizenship Toolkit, with educational materials that will help permanent residents learn about the United States and prepare for the naturalization process, from the Task Force on New Americans, a federal partnership that includes the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Public libraries can visit http://www.citizenshiptoolkit.gov to register for 1 free copy of the toolkit.
As your district library center, I have requested one copy of the toolkit. When it arrives, I’ll display it for all so you can decide if you want to request it for your library too!
I’m always looking for new and interesting ideas to share with libraries. Recently I read an article in Harvard Business Review (check it out on EBSCO Host, POWER Library if you’re in PA) called Performing a Project Premortem. The article gave an idea for better project management: in the planning phases of a new project work with your team backwards. 1. Start out with a basic idea of your plan. 2. Then with other team members, imagine the project failed. 3. Each should make a list of possible reasons why the project failed.
As everyone shares the potential reasons in a round robin fashion, it gives teams a chance to discuss and plan for potential failures. It helps the team to discuss risks in an environment where not as much is invested. Everyone is able to share their ideas in an open forum that can head off problems before they start. As a benefit, when the project is executed, team members will also be keenly aware of areas of danger and will be careful in their evaluation steps.
Sometimes we all need some help to plan a project. Trying this perspective, from the business world, not necessarily the not-for-profit library world, is a new tool to try.
Learn about BookExpo in CA here: http://www.bookexpoamerica.com/App/homepage.cfm?moduleid=42&appname=288
Learn about BookExpo in CA here: http://www.bookexpoamerica.com/App/homepage.cfm?moduleid=42&appname=288
An Introduction to Library Databases from Mary Hollis, Reference Librarian, of the New Cumberland Public Library.
Mary Hollis taught a basic class on Library Databases and she has provided this handout information for anyone interested to view.
Please visit the following document for this information:
CCLS Library Databases Introduction
Check out this link to the national PLA conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota from March 25-29, 2008. http://www.placonference.org/
The biennial National Conference is the premier event for the public libraries, drawing librarians, library support staff, trustees, Friends, and library vendors from across the country and around the world.
Check out this link to the national PLA conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota from March 25-29, 2008. http://www.placonference.org/
The biennial National Conference is the premier event for the public libraries, drawing librarians, library support staff, trustees, Friends, and library vendors from across the country and around the world.
Use this space if you’d like to try to arrange a carpool, find a roommate or talk with others who may be attending the conference from our district.
From the SE PA Chapter of PaLA:
A “Hollywood Librarian” Social and Film
Friday, October 5, 2007: 6:30-Social & 7:30-Film
Meet your friends from SEPLA.
Librarians and library staff: Free
Seniors and children: $5
Other adults: $8
(prices set by the producer)
We are one mile west of 309 at the Telford exit.
Please RSVP to Linda Beck at 215-723-9109.
For other locations in PA during Banned Books Week, go to Hollywood Librarian.
Check out this link to information about ALA Midwinter, this year hosted nearby in Philadelphia. http://www.ala.org/ala/eventsandconferencesb/midwinter/2008/home.htm
Currently, it is possible that a one day van trip for a day at the exhibits will be planned. Stay tuned for more information.
Check out this link to information about ALA Midwinter, this year hosted nearby in Philadelphia. http://www.ala.org/ala/eventsandconferencesb/midwinter/2008/home.htm
Please feel free to post comments if you plan to attend and would like to find a roommate or someone to carpool with.
Currently, it is possible that a one day van trip for a day at the exhibits will be planned. Stay tuned for more information.
To help all Pennsylvania applicants prepare for the upcoming E-rate Year 11 (FY2008) application cycle, we are pleased to announce two E-rate webinars that will provide updates and refreshers to all veteran E-rate applicants. The second session will be held on Wednesday, November 14 from 10:00am – 12:00pm.
These topics, and more, will be discussed:
There will be ample time for Q & A.
Pre-Registration is required. Please visit the following link:
E-Rate Veteran Registration
There are 250 seats available for each training and if those become filled, we will schedule a third session in November.
If you are new to E-rate and need comprehensive training, please register for one of the E-rate Training for Beginners sessions. More information can be found at the following link:
E-Rate for Beginners
Visit the following document for more information:
E-Rate Veterans Webinar
To help all Pennsylvania applicants prepare for the upcoming E-rate Year 11 (FY2008) application cycle, we are pleased to announce two E-rate webinars that will provide updates and refreshers to all veteran E-rate applicants. The first session will be held on Tuesday, October 23 from 10:00am – 12:00pm.
These topics, and more, will be discussed:
There will be ample time for Q & A.
Pre-Registration is required. Please visit the following link:
E-Rate Veteran Registration
There are 250 seats available for each training and if those become filled, we will schedule a third session in November.
If you are new to E-rate and need comprehensive training, please register for one of the E-rate Training for Beginners sessions. More information can be found at the following link:
E-Rate for Beginners
Visit the following document for more information:
E-Rate Veterans Webinar
