News Archive for February 2008    

National Library Legislative Day (NLLD) will be held on May 13 & 14 for librarians of all kinds in Washington, DC.

National Library Legislative Day (NLLD) is a two-day event in which people who care about libraries participate in advocacy and issue training sessions, interact with Capitol Hill insiders, and visit congressional member offices to ask Congress to pass legislation that supports libraries.

For more information about library legislative day email Debbie Malone and check the ALA Washington Office web page at www.ala.org

If you would like to attend, please complete the Registration Form and mail it to the Pennsylvania Library Association, which will be coordinating the PA delegation.

Please submit completed form and payment to:
PaLA
220 Cumberland Parkway, Suite 10
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Please register by April 15, 2008.

If you missed the District Library Meeting last week, never fear, your chance to read the notes and participate virtually is here.

Read the detailed notes from the meeting here: dlmnotesonagenda22008her.doc

This is YOUR CHANCE for easy input into the district negotiation process. If you DID NOT attend, please fill out the same survey that those in attendance took time to do here: Link to Negotation Survey. The results will be used in annual district negotiations. It is a chance, as well, to give your feedback about Netlibrary/Recorded Books e-audio and other electronic resources the district purchases.

These are attachments about live search that were distributed at the meeting:
live_search.ppt
live_search_urls_outside-of-library_updated.xls

To print a copy of the district library directory: Directory Link.

Location: Harrisburg, PA

Position: Serials/Electronic Resources Librarian

Responsibilities: Developing and managing access & control processes for serial publications and electronic resources; serve as a library liaison to one or more academic disciplines; and perform related duties.

Requirements: Master’s degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited college or university; at least two years of relevant work experience in serials or electronic resources in a library setting; and related skills & abilities.

Salary/Benefits: Annual salary is between $45,000 and $51,406 based on experience. Excellent benefits package. EOE-M/F/D/V.

Visit the following site for additional information and/or to apply for this position: jobs.hacc.edu

Posting close date: March 21, 2008
This position will be available July 1, 2008.

Location: Lewisburg, PA 17837

Position: Library Director

Responsibilities: Day to day management and operation of the library including: Long range planning, including programming, services, grant applications and system management. System Administrator for the Union County Library System. Recruitment, leadership and development of staff of 18 system wide employees. Public relations and promotion for community events. Administrative oversight, advisor/leader for the Board of Trustees, and staff management. Fiscal management, fundraising and budgetary oversight.

Requirements: ALA Masters in Library Science. 7+ years of experience in public library administration. Experience in budgeting, accounting and personnel management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with automated system management.

Salary/Benefits: Full time with benefits. Salary is competitive and dependent upon experience. Background checks required.

Please send a cover letter, resume and 3 professional references to:

Chris Mallula, President
Board of Trustees
Public Library for Union County
255 Reitz Blvd
Lewisburg, PA 17837-9211

The Institute for Trustees and Friends*, the two-day educational opportunity for current library Trustees and Friends Board members, will be held in two locations this year:

Four Points by Sheraton Pittsburgh North (on April 11 and 12)
910 Sheraton Drive
Mars, PA 16046
www.starwoodhotels.com

and

Holiday Inn Harrisburg/Hershey (on April 25 and 26)
Exit 80 – I-81
Grantville, PA
stayholiday.com

View the following document for the Program Information.

Please send the attached Registration Form to:

Shemory/Trustee
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Office of Commonwealth Libraries
333 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17126-1745

Registrations are due March 20, 2008.

*District Consultants are also invited to attend.

Subject: Webinar for New Morningstar Library Site
Meeting URL: https://www.livemeeting.com
Meeting ID: webinar0221
Meeting Key: Not required
Date and Time: February 21st at 11:00 CST
Role: Attendee
Audio Conferencing (Toll-free): +1 (866) 251-9194
Participant Code: 3126966345

FIRST TIME USERS: To save time before the meeting, check your system to make sure it is compatible with Microsoft Office Live Meeting. If you don’t have Live Meeting installed on your machines please use the web consol portion of it.

The Human Resources 101 workshop will be held on Februrary 29, 2008 from 9:00 – 12:00.

This session will focus on the practical, legal, and operational side of human resource and benefits operations. Gain valuable insight into HR how your organization addresses all facets of human resources… evaluate yourself on the status of your current operation and learn how to prioritize the importance of each HR competency and strategize solutions to achieve your objectives!

Fun in the Workplace will be held from 1:30 – 4:30.

This session will focus on using Fun in the Workplace to create a culture where employees are energized, enthusiastic and enjoy coming to work. Many managers and supervisors think that the “glue” that makes employees “stick” is made up solely of salary and benefits. Learn to use other methods to make your employees feel fulfilled. Join us as we share tips from successful employers with low turnover rates to help you improve morale and retention while having fun in the process!

Presenter: Karen Young
Pricing: Members – $59, Nonmembers – $79

Attend both HR and Fun in the Workplace and receive LUNCH!
Members – $99, Nonmembers – $149

Visit the following site for additional information: www.pano.org.

The Executive Director Bootcamp will be held on March 10, 2008 from 9:00 – 12:00.

Presenter: Joe Geiger
Pricing: $59 – Members, $79 – Nonmembers

The best executive director performance does not happen by accident. There are a series intentional decisions and activities that you must utilize to keep your organization moving forward. There’s a balance that needs to occur requiring that you act as a success coach for your volunteers and staff. This course will help you set the direction so that you do not become the victim of well intended volunteers and environmental distractions.

Visit the following site for additional information: www.pano.org

The ALA Public Programs Office, in collaboration with the Fetzer Institute’s Campaign for Love & Forgiveness, is now accepting applications for “Let’s Talk About It: Love & Forgiveness,” a theme-based reading and discussion program.

“Let’s Talk About It: Love and Forgiveness” will follow the well-established ALA reading and discussion series format “Let’s Talk About It,” using classic and contemporary literature to explore stimulating and relevant themes. Project themes and books were chosen by national project scholar Betty Sue Flowers, Ph.D., director of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum and former Kelleher professor of English at the University of Texas at Austin.

Following a competitive application process, 30 public libraries will be selected to receive:

• A grant of $2,500, to be used to support program costs and scholar honoraria.
• Program materials, which include introductory literature and essays on each of the themes, selections for additional reading and template promotional materials.
• Training for the library project director at a national workshop, where they will hear from the project scholar, expert librarians and organizers and receive a program planning guide, materials and ideas.

Complete application information, including program guidelines and reading lists, can be found at www.ala.org. The deadline for applications is July 15, 2008.

Successful applicants will be notified of their status by the end of August.

The 35th Annual Pennsylvania School Librarians Association Conference
Theme: SCORE!!! with Information Literacy and Reading @ Your Library
Thursday, May 1 – 3
Hershey Lodge and Convention Center
P.O. Box 446
West Chocolate Avenue & University Drive
Hershey, PA 17033
Phone: 717.533.9642
Contact: Nancy H.G. Smith

Annual Conference Speakers
Keynote Speaker: Allison Zmuda
Banquet Speaker: Ridley Pearson
Luncheon Speaker: Kadir Nelson

View the following site for additional information: www.psla.org

Don’t miss the Pennsylvania Library Association’s Fifth Annual Early Learning Forum showcasing the most innovative early learning programs and services being offered by Pennsylvania’s libraries.

Join us on Wednesday, April 2 from 9:30 to 3:00 at the Hilton Harrisburg.

The speakers are Katherine Ayres, author of Up, Down, and Around, this year’s One Book, Every Young Child selection. Also Dr. Susan B. Neuman, Professor in Education Studies specializing in early literacy development at the University of Michigan.

View the following PDF file for additional information: 2008 Early Learning Forum

Please view the following document for registration details: PaLA Early Learning Forum

Space is limited for this event.
RSVP by Friday, March 28 to Natonia Palladino, 717-232-1898 or fax 717-236-6793. Please mention any special dietary or other needs at that time.

People Watching With a Purpose: Meeting Needs Before They Need It

This broadcast will be held Friday, February 8 from 12:00 to 1:30 PM.

The speakers will be Ann P. Bishop and Nancy Kranich.

Visit the following site for additional information: College of DuPage Press

Questions?
Contact Cathi Russo at (800) 354-6587.

The Lehigh Valley Story Festival will be held March 28 – April 6, 2008 with guests Fran Yardley and Odds Bodkin.

This post and event date are for Mr. Bodkin’s workshop. Visit the Lehigh Valley Storytelling Guild site to view other events.

Teachers, librarians and storytellers are encouraged to attend Odds Bodkin’s workshop, The Door To Imagination: How To Awaken Your Inner Storyteller, on Friday April 4 from 9:00 to 4:00 PM. An hour and a half lunch break will be taken, however lunch will not be provided.

Act 48 credits (5) are available for this workshop. Northampton Community College is reporting these credits and the workshop should be on CPE Tracker.

Fee for this workshop is $50.
Make check payable to Godfrey Daniels.
Credit cards are also accepted. Call (610) 867-2390.

This workshop is limited to 30. View the link above to find the registration form.

Send registration and payment to:
Godfrey Daniels
7 East Fourth Street,
Bethlehem, PA 18015

Contact Karen Maurer at bookkm@gmail.com for additional information.