News Archive for September 2008    

The Board of Trustees of the Cranberry Public Library is seeking a dynamic, community-minded Library Director for this active library located in Cranberry Township (Butler County).

The Director will manage personnel, facility oversight and day-to-day library operations; identify funding sources and administer the annual budget and grants; implement and evaluate programs, services and resources using both traditional and innovative means to respond to the informational needs of Cranberry Township library patrons.

Desired qualifications and background for the position:
*Masters Degree in Library or Information Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution; with a minimum of 3-5 years of administrative/supervisory experience as a public library director; or comminsurate experiences that demonstrate proven ability.
*Continuing education in the areas of current library services and technology.
*Active participation in professional library associations and community organizations.
*Current knowledge of library trends and innovations.

Compensation and benefits commensurate with experience. The Cranberry Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. The desired start date is between December 1 and January 1, 2009. An application is available from the website, index.asp?NID=830. The application deadline is Wednesday, October 1.

Submit a complete application packet with:
*Professional Resume
*Cranberry Public Library application
*Responses to writing prompts, outlined in the application
*Indicate willingness to provide current (within 1 year) criminal record and child abuse clearances

Send to:

Cranberry Public Library Director Search
c/o Human Resource Office, Cranberry Twp.
2525 Rochester Road
Cranberry Township, PA 16066

A WebFeat training session has been scheduled for those who will have access to the administration console. Anyone who is interested in learning about WebFeat can attend to get an introduction to the basics of WebFeat as a federated search. This training is especially intended for those who will serve as WebFeat Administrators. It is recommended at least one representative from CCLS, one from DCLS and at least one from each of the other independent libraries.

The 90 minutes session will be delivered via Live Meeting and conference telephone to include an overview of federated searching using WebFeat. Participants will see searches and examples of other libraries WebFeat systems. At the conclusion, participants will be familiar with the WebFeat Administration Console and know how to:

*add and delete databases
*edit database descriptions and names
*create and edit subject catagories
*customize the user interface
*make the system available to their patrons

The trainer, Karen Farley, MLS, has been with WebFeat since September, 2005. While with WebFeat, she has worked in client services, troubleshooting and resolving client issues and assisting libraries with their WebFeat implementation. Karen is now the primary trainer for WebFeat products.

Sign up by using this link:

Thurs. Sept. 18: 9:30-11:30 (WebFeat Presenter 10:00-11:30) at ESA:
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More trainings are just around the corner if you can’t make these. There will also be general federated search training for all staff to learn how to use the tools once they are set up

The first WebFeat training session has been scheduled for those who will have access to the administration console. Anyone who is interested in learning about WebFeat can attend to get an introduction to the basics of WebFeat as a federated search. This training is especially intended for those who will serve as WebFeat Administrators. It is recommended at least one representative from CCLS, one from DCLS and at least one from each of the other independent libraries.

The 90 minutes session will be delivered via Live Meeting and conference telephone to include an overview of federated searching using WebFeat. Participants will see searches and examples of other libraries WebFeat systems. At the conclusion, participants will be familiar with the WebFeat Administration Console and know how to:

*add and delete databases
*edit database descriptions and names
*create and edit subject catagories
*customize the user interface
*make the system available to their patrons

The trainer, Karen Farley, MLS, has been with WebFeat since September, 2005. While with WebFeat, she has worked in client services, troubleshooting and resolving client issues and assisting libraries with their WebFeat implementation. Karen is now the primary trainer for WebFeat products.

Sign up by using this link:

Wed, Sept 10: 1:00-3:00 p.m.(WebFeat Presenter 1:30-3:00) at CADM:
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More trainings are just around the corner if you can’t make these. There will also be general federated search training for all staff to learn how to use the tools once they are set up.

Blain Library presents Covert Action at the Blain Picnic Grounds. The family band will play on Friday, September 19th at 7:00 p.m. The band plays a wide variety of music from today’s top hits, to country and hits from the 50′s decade and on. Tickets are available at the Blain Library and The Bank of Landisburg. Price of tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for those 12 and under.