News Archive for September 2008    

The American Library Association Publishing Committee provides a grant of up to $5000 for the preparation of print or electronic reading lists, indexes, or other guides to library resources that promote reading or the use of library resources at any type of library.

Funded projects have ranged from popular, general-reader proposals such as “ReadMOre”, a reading list for Missouri’s state-wide reading program, to more specialized, scholarly proposals such as “Librarianship and Information Science in the Islamic World, 1966-1999:An Annotated Bibliography.”

Applications must be received by November 3, 2008. Recipients will be notified by the end of February 2009.

For more information and guidelines, visit:
carnegiewhitney.cfm

Or contact:

Mary Jo Bolduc, Grant Administrator
American Library Association
50 E. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Fax: 312-280-5275
mbolduc@ala.org

The Women’s National Book Association sponsors the WNBA Eastman Grant, which is available for librarians who are interested in learning about the relationship between the library and publishing professions.

The WNBA offers a grant of up to $750 for a librarian to take a course or participate in an institute devoted to aspects of publishing as a profession.

The grant honors Ann Heidbreder Eastman, who was an active and prominent member of both the WNBA and the American Library Association. The grant represents Ann’s commitment to education about publishing as well as her support for communication between librarians and publishers.

Librarians holding a master’s degree in library science or its equivalent and having at least two years of post-master’s work experience in a library may apply. The primary criterion will be the likelihood of career benefit to the person taking the course.

Applications must be received by November 1, 2008

For more information and guidelines visit:
wnbaannheidbreder.cfm

Or contact:

Mary Jo Bolduc, Grant Administrator
American Library Association
50 E. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Fax: 312-280-5275
mbolduc@ala.org

TRACK it right! BOOK it right!

Where: Penn Grant Centre
777 East Park Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17033

When: Thursday, October 30, 2008
Registration/Sign-in begins at 8:30 a.m. (Continental Breakfast provided)
Seminar will be from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Cost: $39-PANO members; $59-nonmembers

If you are a nonprofit administrator or board member currently involved in fundraising or intending to implement some fundraising efforts, you need to attend this program. The technical aspects of fundraising activities and accounting for these activities are not something you want to overlook. Now that the IRS, the department of state and donors are in a heightened state of awareness about fundraising practices, attendance at this session will help you be prepared and prevent risk.

This seminar is presented by PANO and McKonly & Asbury. It is sponsored by The Hershey Company. The key areas of focus will be:

*Accounting for Fundraising: What is the right way to account for special events? When can we allocate costs jointly? When are government dollars considered program and when are they fundraising revenue? What is a fundraising expense?
*Monitoring anyone doing fundraising for your organization. This includes board members, staff, contract services and volunteers.
*Donor practices: How do you ensure donor privacy? What are appropriate donor policies?
*Bring samples of your fundraising solicitations and acknowledgements to critique your own materials.

To register for this program, submit the registration form below:
2008-dauphin-county-fundraising-practices-flyer-and-reg_form

Or to register on online go to:
index.php

If not registered in PANO database, click on the New Visitor Registration option. Include your organization name so it can be linked to your registration within one business day. This will ensure your rate for the seminar will be that of a member. Members can go to “Upcoming events” on the left side of the screen. The legal programs may be on page 2.

The Berks County Library Association is sponsoring a one-day workshop: “Copyright in the Digital Age” with law librarian and professor Laura Gasaway. The event will be held at the Exeter Community Library on Friday, October 17, 2008.

This workshop is designed to provide librarians with an overview of the current status of the U.S. copyright law and its impact on library services.

Berks County is centrally located, approximately one hour, to an hour and one half away from Philadelphia, Harrisburg and Allentown. Public librarians can earn 6.5 continuing education credits for attending.

The workshop is open to both BCLA members and non-members. Please see attached brochure for details and registration form.

bcla-copyright-brochure

Valley Community Library seeks a Public Relations/Adult Services Librarian. The successful applicant will develop programs and publicity to promote the library to the community; provide reference and reader’s advisory services to adults; participate in collection development; and provide training to staff and public in selected areas of adult services. Includes some supervision of staff. This is a full-time, entry level poistion with an excellent benefits package.

Requirements include a Master’s Degree in the field of Library Science from an ALA accredited Library Program or equivalent Pennsylvania state certification as a Professional Librarian, the ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form, a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, internet, online databases and print reference sources.

The Public Relations/Adult Services Librarian is responsible to the Library Director for the development of a Public Relations program, Reference and Reader’s Advisory service to patrons.

A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK AND A PENNSYLVANIA CHILD ABUSE HISTORY CLEARANCE ARE REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Send resume no later than October 11 to:

Mary Barna, Director
Valley Community Library
739 River Street
Peckville, PA 18452-2313

Marienville Library, a small, rural library, seeks a director. Two years of college with library science credits is preferred. This position is 35 hours per week.

Interested applicants can submit resumes, salary requirements and employment references to:

Marienville LIbrary
110 East Spruce Street
P.O. Box 306
Marienville, PA 16239-0306

The Gale Cengage Learning Award for Excellence in Reference and Adult Library Services is given to a library or library system for developing an imaginative and unique resource to meet patrons’ reference needs. The resource can be a bibliography, a guide to the literature of a specific subject, a directory, a database or any other project that has helped the library meet adult or children’s reference needs. Tools, guides, or databases that have been developed for reader’s advisory or adult service questions and needs are also eligible for the award.

The award has been given annually since 1991 and is sponsored by Gale Cengage Learning, Famington Hills, Michigan and administered by RUSA. The award comes in the form of $3,000 and a citation.

Nominations are to be made in writing, stating in detail how the resource has contributed to meeting patron’s reference needs. A sample of the resource (or entry, pages’ printouts, etc.) must accompany the nomination. Additional information is available on the committee’s web site – >galegroupawardexcellence.cfm. The award has been given annually since 1991. All nominations should include the following:

*description of the resource
*description of the format, e.g., card file, database, etc.
*list of sources used to compile the resource
*target audience
*criteria used in selecting material for inclusion (If the resource is inclusive, state so clearly).
*breadth of coverage, i.e., time and subject
*explanation of what makes the resource imaginative or unique.

Please do not hesitate to call or email with any questions about the award or the nomination process. Send you letter and relevant documentation to the Committee Chair, Ann Behler, by December 15, 2008 at the address below:

Ann C. Behler
Information Literacy Librarian
Library Learning Services
University Libraries
E102H Paterno Library
University Park, PA 16802
behler@psu.edu

Harrisburg Area Community College is accepting applications for a Reference/Instructional Librarian at the Harrisburg campus. This is a full time temporary position through 6/30/09.

The duties of this position are to provide all aspects of reference service, orientation and instruction for all patrons, and perform related duties. It requires a Master’s in Library/Information Science from an ALA accredited college or university, the willingness to work a flexible schedule, and related skills and abilities. The annual salary is $45,625 with an excellent benefits package.

Applications must be received by October 3, 2008. For more information and /or to apply for this position, please go to: Frameset.jsp?time=1222194071656
and search for PIN 1643. EOE-M/F/D/V

The HSLC/Access PA annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at the Inn at Penn in Philadelphia. Last year’s speaker, Tom Asacker, was phenomenal, and this year’s speaker will provide a similar thought provoking and exciting experience.

The focus of the program part of the meeting will be on technology, with our speaker being David Pogue, New York Times personal technology columnist, Emmy-award winning CBS news correspondent, and CNBC contributor. To see some background on David Pogue, please visit his web site at www.davidpogue.com and to see him in action you may want to click here to watch “The Call” online and view some of his short video segments on CNBC.

HSLC Member representatives and Access PA participant contacts will be receiving invitations to attend the Annual Meeting in the next few weeks. This year’s annual meeting major sponsor is EBSCO Publishing. Questions and inquiries should be sent to Toni Wharton.

The Temple University Libraries have created a new position of Coordinator for Information Literacy and Reference, to coordinate their ongoing information literacy initiative and a broad array of reference services based in Paley Library, the flagship of Temple’s federated library system.

Under the direction of the Head of Reference and Instructional Services, the Coordinator will ensure alignment between instructional activities and desired learning outcomes of Libraries’ instruction and information literacy program; collaborate to create and implement assessment models and professional development opportunities to foster continuous improvement in teaching; coordinate scheduling of instructional and reference services; oversee virtual reference service, including staffing and monitoring trends and quality of service; and develop statistical and other reports on the activities of the department. The incumbent will provide scheduled hours of reference and classroom instruction, serve as liaison to an academic department, and participate in collection development and training of part-time staff and student workers, assist with the general management of projects, and serve as back-up to head of the department as needed. Participation in library-wide projects and engagement in professional activity is also expected.

Required education: ALA accredited MLS

Required skills and abilities:
*Demonstrated ability to provide reference and instructional services in an academic setting.
*Familiarity with information literacy programming in an academic setting.
*Strong analytical, organizational and customer service skills.
*Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
*Demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as part of a team.

Preferred:
*Demonstrated ability to develop and manage collections in multiple formats.
*Experience supervising support staff and student assistants.

Competitive salary and benefits package, including relocation expenses. Librarian rank and compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To apply, please visit www.temple.edu, click on Jobs@Temple, and reference TU-11826. Complete the online application form and attach your cover letter and resume in a single electronic file.

The 2008 Joan Y. Leopold Children’s Book Week Celebration will be on Sunday, November 16, 2008 at East Shore Area Library. The library is located at 4501 Ethel Street Harrisburg, PA. The author that will be appearing is the 2008 Newberry Award Winner, Laura Amy Schlitz. The performance will be at 2:00 p.m. after an author reception at 1:00 p.m.

The 2008 Joan Y. Leopold Children’s Book Week Celebration will be on Saturday, Novermber 15, 2008 at Northern Dauphin Library. The library is located at 683 Main Street, Lykens, PA. The author that will be appearing is the 2008 Newberry Award Winner, Laura Amy Schlitz. The performance will be at 12:00 p.m.

The Capital Reading Council will celebrate the “Joy Of Reading” on the National Mall in Washinton D.C. on September 27, 2008 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The event is organized and sponsored by the Library of Congress and hosted by the First Lady Laura Bush. The festival is free and open to the public.

A bus will leave the Colonial Park Mall at 7:00 a.m. for Washington D.C. On the return trip, the bus will depart D.C. promptly at 7:10 p.m. The cost is $35 for members, $40 for non-members and $25 for children 12 and under.

Find out more information and complete the form for registration at book-fest1

It’s the 9th Annual H. Ray Wertz Ride to Read Bike Tour on Saturday, September 27, 2008 at Little Buffalo State Park. Participants may choose to ride 5K, 25K, 50K or 100K to raise money for this worthy cause. There are free T-shirts to the first 100 pre-registered participants. Registration forms can be printed from the following website:

rideregistrationform.htm

Mail completed forms to:

Newport Public Library
316 N. 4th Street
Newport, PA 17074

The Fall Workshop of the Southwest Chapter, “How May I help You? : Low Tech Customer Services and Survival Skills for our High Tech Library Environment” will be held on Friday, September 26, 2008 at the Westmoreland County Intermediate Unit. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. the workshops runs from 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Speaker: Tom Smith, retired manager of the Training and Development department of Corporate Information Services for Westinghouse Electric and consultant for the Bank of New York Mellon brings over 30-years of experience in customer services training.

To register for the workshop please complete the following. To request a brochure please email: bzabor@pennhighlands.edu

Name:________________________________________________________________________

Library_______________________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________

Email_______________________________

Library Type: Public/ Academic/School/Special

WORKSHOP FEE

For PaLA members: $20 : For non members: $30

There is no refund of the workshop fee. If you are unable to attend, try and send a substitute.

Lunch will be on your own.

Please make check payable to PaLA.

Return this form with payment by September 22, 2008 to:

PaLA Southwest Chapter, c/o Al Kamper, 427 Wimer Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Email late registrations to: alkamper@ comcast.net

This is your chance to showcase your 2008 early learning programs. Share the programs and services offered to enhance early learning in your community. Share your best practices so that public libraries across the state can be recognized for innovative and successful programs in place for children, families and caregivers.

The application deadline of Friday, October 31, 2008 is earlier than in other years. This is so Best Practices in Early Learning booklets featuring the Best Practices Award winners can be distributed at the Pennsylvania Library Association Early Learning Forum and Best Practices Awards luncheon on April 1, 2009 at the Hilton Harrisburg.

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from Florence and Wendell Minor, author and illustrator of, “If You Were a Penguin,” the book chosen for the state’s fourth One Book, Every Young Child program. All Best Practice winners will receive their awards from Wendell and Florence Minor and will become part of a Best Practices in Early Learning publication shared with elected officials and policy-makers.

Refer to the attached document for all information needed to submit applications for this award. Thank you for your participation and best wishes.

pala-best-practices-award-application

The Palinet 08 Conference features the latest open source solutions for libraries. “Wide Open: Your Library, Their Way” will discuss open source innovations, digitization technologies and modular solutions for today’s libraries. Held in conjunction with the PALCI Fall Member’s Meeting, those attending can take advantage of innovative programming including an exciting round robin session with fellow members who have already undertaken open source initiatives. There will also be sessions on collaborative digitization, new approaches to resource sharing, cataloging developments and digital collection implementation.

The keynote speaker is Roy Tennant, internationally recognized speaker and writer, well known throughout the library world for his expertise on the latest in technology for libraries.

The conference will be on October 27-28 at the Sheraton Philadelphia University City. There are a variety of registrations options for both PALINER and PALCI members. For more information and to register for the conference, go toac2008.aspx.

On October 29, 2008, Joan Frye Williams will present Beyond Information to Transformation at the Green Tree Radisson from 9:00am to 12:30pm. The cost is $15.00 and there are 3.5 continuing education credits.

Joan is best known as an acute and sometimes irreverent observer to trends in what she calls “the cultural anthropology of libraries”. She is an internationally recognized library futurist and designer of innovative library services.

Contact Kelley Beeson at beesonk@einetwork.net for information and registration.

This class will be presented by Lauren Burnett at Green Tree Radisson on October 14 from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Along with the class topic, other areas of discussion will be:

*Exploring interpersonal skill styles
*Examining policy and/or change enforcement
*Practicing and applying communication techniques to manage challenging situations

The cost of this class is $20.00. There are 6 continuing education credit hours. Contact Beth Mellor at mellorb@einetwork.net

What It Is, Why It Matters, How You Can Help is the focus of this health literacy workshop. Patients and their families need to be able to read and understand health information before they can act on it. This includes what health literacy is, why it matters and who it most affects.

Helen Osborne, M.Ed., OTR/L will present an overview about health literacy. She will highlight eight ways to improve communication. This includes practical strategies that health professionals of all disiplines can immediately incorporate into their practice. The objectives of the workshop are:

*Explain what health literacy is and its impact on treatment and care
*Describe 6 factors that affect health understanding
*Explore 8 ways to improve health communication
*Learn and practice strategies to write patient education materials
*Appreciate the necessity of reader feedback and ways to obtain it
*Appreciate the value of simple line drawings and metaphors
*Discuss way participants will use information presented

At the end of this workshop, participants should have the knowledge and skills to start making a health literacy difference. There are contact hours for continuing education. The date and time for this workshop is October 3, 2008 from 8:30am to 3:45pm. It will be held at:

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Bush Campus Center
Penn’s Inn
Williamsport, PA

For more information or to register, please contact:

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Workforce Development & Continuing Education
Phone: (570) 327-4775
Email: wdce@pct.edu
Web site: wdce

Registration deadline is September 19, 2008