News Archive for April 2008    

Answering the “Common Pleas” of the Self-Litigant
A Meeting of Pennsylvania County Law Librarians and Friends

May 9, 2008
Pennsylvania Bar Institute Headquarters
5080 Ritter Road
Mechanicsburg, PA

Please view the following document for additional information and registration form:
Answering the “Common Pleas” of the Self-Litigant

REGISTRATION FEE $10.00 per person (includes meals)
Please RSVP by Monday, May 5 by faxing your registration form to 610-478-6375.

Wal-Mart Community Grant Program
The Wal-Mart Community Grant Program allows local nonprofit organizations, such as libraries, to hold fundraisers at their local Wal-Mart or SAM’S CLUB. Through the Matching Grant Program, the store/club can elect to match a portion of the funds raised up to $1,000. Events held off the premises are also eligible for funding when a company associate is actively involved.

Additionally, once each Wal-Mart or SAM’S CLUB has met certain criteria in the Matching Grant Program each year, a second source of funding is awarded to the store/club to use in the community. These funds do not require a fundraiser to be held, instead the funds can be awarded directly to deserving organizations. To learn more about the program visit the website at http://walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving/
or contact the Community Involvement Coordinator at the local Wal-Mart or SAM’S CLUB.

May 28 - CPE Credits Available
PANO
777 E. Park Dr
Harrisburg, PA 17111

Presenters: Donald Kramer, Esq. & Karl Emerson, Esq.
Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads

New Form 990: Public Relations Opportunity or Trap for the Unwary?

Because most charity Forms 990 are instantly available on the Internet, they can be a charity’s most important public relations document. They can also be traps for the unwary that lead to confusion, serious adverse publicity, and governmental sanctions. This session will view the new Form 990 from the perspectives of a donor and a regulator and discuss best practices for using the Form as a tool to provide transparency on a charity’s operations. CPE credits are available for select locations as noted.

View the following site for the Registration.

For on-line registration:
If you have never received an email from us, you may not be in our database. Please click on the New Visitor Registration option to sign up. Include your organization name so we can link your record within 1 business day. If you are on the staff or board of a member organization, we’ll need to first get your e-mail this so you can get the member rate. Once this is complete, follow the steps below:

If we already have your e-mail address, follow these steps;

1. Log in to the PANO website – see lower left corner or upper right corner of home page.
2. If you do not have a password – click “forgot my password.” You will receive one in about 60 seconds.
3. Once logged in, choose “Upcoming events” on the left side of the screen. The legal programs are on page 2.

If you wish to pay by check, select the “bill me” option during the registration process when asked the payment option. Make sure you log in before paying.

If you want to register multiple people from your event, please email the names, titles and email addresses of those individuals to Tony Karantonis at tony@pano.org so we can get them pre-registered.

The email confirmation you receive is your invoice.

Registration by mail:
You may also request a registration form by sending an email to: tony@pano.org.

The Juniata Conemaugh Chapter of PaLA will hold its annual Spring Program on Tuesday, May 20 at Pattee/Paterno Libraries on the Pennsylvania State University Campus.

This year’s topic will be E-Source Resources. The morning program will provide attendees with the information needed to create their own personalized desktop using iGoogle. The first afternoon session will focus on various strategies for using RSS and Blogs to increase your library’s visibility and be followed with a session on Useful Free software that is available to everyone.

Please view the following link for registration: E-Source Resources

Registration Deadline: Friday, May 9.

Connecting Boys with Books
Thursday, May 29, 2008

Four Points by Sheraton
Pittsburgh North
910 Sheraton Drive
Mars, PA 16046

A multi-district workshop sponsored by the Aliquippa and Pittsburgh District Library Centers

Participants attending this workshop will:

• Understand the reading gap between boys and girls and learn how to address this issue in their work setting
• Understand the psychological development of boys and how this impacts on their learning and reading choices
• Learn how to connect boys with books and capture their interest through library programs and activities

For additional information and registration form view the following document:
Connecting Boys with Books

Make check payable to:
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Send registration and payment by Thursday, May 16 to:
Georgene DeFilippo
Youth Services Coordinator
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
130 South Whitfield Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Phone: 412-665-2332
Fax: 412-665-2641

The Reading Public Library is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic team player to assume the position of Assistant Director/Systems Administrator.

For additional information, please contact:

Patricia Bellak
Assistant Systems Administrator
Reading Public Library
100 South 5th Street
Reading, PA 19602
610-655-6350

How does your library’s collection stack up to the results of a recent Harris Poll that includes facts like?:
-1 of 3 Americans read more than 10 books in typical year.
-1 of 5 Americans purchased no books last year.
-45% of those who read at least one book a year said have less time for reading books today than they did five years ago.

Read the whole poll and interesting data tables for the number of books read, time spent reading, and types and genres read at: The Harris Poll® #37, April 7, 2008

http://www.harrisinteractive.com/harris_poll/index.asp?PID=891

Just in time for ALA National Legislative Days the North Central Library District and the West Branch Chapter of the Pennsylvania Library Association offers a workshop on how to communicate your library’s worth to government officials with a special emphasis on the truism “all politics are local”.

Learn how to:
-Create a clear and memorable message
-Create an action plan

The workshop will take place May 7 in Williamsport at the Genetti Hotel & Suites in the Terrace Banquet Room. Free parking is available at the hotel.

Please view the following document for additional information and registration form:
Small But Powerful: Mutli-District Workshop

Registration deadline is April 28, 2008.

Questions? Contact Barbara McGary, 570-326-0536 x102.

Would you like to be recognized for the wonderful work you are doing to promote your library as the place for lifelong learning? If so, please fill out the following application.

In addition to the application, three documents with futher information have been provided.

State Awards for Library Marketing Handout
Criteria for Selecting Winners
Authorization for Request
Library Marketing Award Application

If you would like more information, contact your District Consultant, who will be involved in the award presentation.

Lehigh Valley’s Spring Conference will be held on Thursday, May 15th at Cedar Crest College in Allentown, PA.

This year’s keynote speaker is best selling author Lisa Scottoline.

Please view the following website for additional information and registration form: www.lehigh.edu.

Registration deadline: No later than May 1, 2008.

The TCLC Spring Program will be held May 2, 2008 at Rosemont College!

View the following document for additional information and registration form:
TCLC Spring Program. Also visit the TCLC Website: www.tclclibs.org.

Please use the online registration, fax or email your registration information.
Fax to 610-525-1939 or email office@tclclibs.org.

The fee is $55.00 for the first attendee from a member library and $40.00 for all other staff from the same library. Non-member fee is $75.00.

Any questions?
Contact Ellen Gasiewski at the TCLC Office by phone 610-525-0796 or email.

Join PANO and Pennsylvania’s nonprofits on April 17, 2008 on the floor of the State House in Harrisburg, for the first Pennsylvania Nonprofit Congress.

For details and to register visit PANO at PA Nonprofit Congress and PA Nonprofit Day

The Southwest Chapter of the Pennsylvania Library Association will be holding its spring workshop on Friday, May 16, 2008 at the University of Pittsburgh in Greensburg.

The workshop will focus on Collection Development. The speakers will talk on topics such as collection assessment, weeding, discarding old materials, selecting children’s materials, incorporating e-books, e-audio, and e-video into your collection, repairing books, storing and displaying multimedia items, copyright and fair use in the digital age and how and when to accept donations of local and historical interest and how to handle and preserve them.

Additional information and registration are available at www.palibraries.org

Location: Bellefonte, PA 16823

Position: Bookmobile Driver

Responsibilities: Operate a large motor vehicle throughout the County and use a computer to check items in and out.

Requirements: Flexible schedule and the ability to bend, stretch and lift up to 40 pounds. High school diploma or GED, a valid PA driver’s license and basic computer experience.

Hours: Generally three 12+ hour shifts per week.

Benefits: Health benefits, vacation and sick time included.

Send resumè with cover letter and three references to:

DJ. Lilly
Centre County Library
200 N. Allegheny Street
Bellefonte, PA 16823
kidzone@centrecountylibrary.org

Location: State Library, Harrisburg 17126-0333

Position: Library Development Advisor

Responsibilities: Assist public, college, university, and institutional libraries and library consortia throughout the state to develop and improve library operations and services, and to meet challenges by developing solutions to problems and issues.

Requirements: Four years of professional experience in public or state library development work and a Master’s Degree in Library Science or Library Services; or five years of professional library experience in public, college, university or institutional library work and a Master’s Degree in Library Science or Library Services.

Salary: $45,438 to $69,027. EOE.

View the following document for additional information:
Library Development Advisor

Interested candidates may apply online through the Civil Service Commission by completing a civil service application.

If you need additional information, please contact Suzanne Shatto, 717.705.2672 at the Department of Education, Bureau of Human Resources, 11th Floor, 333 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333.

You must be a Pennsylvania resident to apply.

How to Be a Fearless Employee: Risk, Influence, Vision and Choice

Presented by Pat Wagner of Pattern Research, Inc.

Friday, June 20, 2008 from 9:00 to 3:00
The Casino at Lakemont Park in Altoona, PA

Attendees will receive 4.5 Hours of Continuing Education Credits

For directions visit: Casino at Lakemont

For more information contact Mary Lou Repsher, Amy Horell or Tracy Carey

Please view the following document for additional information and registration form:
How to Be a Fearless Employee

Target Corporation — Family Violence Prevention Grants
Deadline: May 31, 2008.

Target Corporation is accepting applications for its Family Violence Prevention Grants to support healthy family relationships and environments. Award amounts are $1,000-$3,000. Eligible applicants include 501(C)(3) organizations, schools, libraries, and public agencies. Link to Target Grant for Family Violence Prevention

Target Corporation — Early Childhood Reading Grants
Deadline: May 31, 2008.

Target Corporation is accepting applications for its Early Childhood Reading Grants to support development of interest and ability in reading in children from birth to age 9. Award amounts are $1,000-$3,000. Eligible applicants include 501(C)(3) organizations, schools, libraries, and public agencies. Link to Early Childhood Reading Grants

Target Stores Accepting Applications for Local Store Grants Program
Deadline: May 31, 2008.

Target Corporation’s ( http://www.target.com/ ) Local Store Grants provide funding support to “Target” communities in the areas of arts, reading programs, and family violence prevention. To be eligible, organizations must be located in communities where Target does business. Grants will be awarded to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, libraries, or public agencies for nonprofit programs that impact arts, early childhood reading, or family violence prevention. Arts grants are awarded to programs that bring the arts to schools or make the arts accessible to children and families. Early childhood reading grants support programs that foster a love of reading and encourage children, from birth through age nine, to read together with their families. Family violence prevention grants support programs that strengthen families and communities by keeping them safe. Support will be awarded for projects or programs. The average grant amount is between $1,000 and $3,000. For communities offering unique opportunities outside the scope of the program’s focus areas, Target provides each store limited funds for Target GiftCard donations. GiftCard donations are available March through December, as funding permits. Visit the Target Web site for complete program information. RFP Link: Target Grant Information

Location: Boyertown, PA 19512

Position: Library Director

Responsibilities: Lead and manage library operations.

Requirements: MLS, excellent people skills, experience with adult and children’s programming, experience in developing and managing volunteers, staff management skills, and experience writing grant requests.

Salary/Benefits: $45,000-$50,000, negotiable depending on experience and qualifications. Comprehensive benefits package.

If interested, please send cover letter and resume with references to:

Boyertown Community Library
Attn: Linda Famous, Board Secretary
29 E. Philadelphia Avenue
Boyertown, PA 19512

Questions, please call 610.369.0496 or email lin102@dejazzd.com

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

“Bloomin’ Ideas”

Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at Hershey Public Library
Thursday, May 29, 2008 at PaTTAN in King of Prussia
Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at PaTTAN in Pittsburgh
Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at Clarion University
Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at PA College of Technology in Williamsport

Please view the following document for additional information and registration form:
Bloomin’ Ideas