For our district, rest assured that the CALD Electronic Reference Resource Committee is hard at work to prioritize subject areas for electronic resources so we can make smart purchase decisions to supplement the state provided databases with local resources selected to best meet our library user needs. The committee will be taking a critical look at what resources we want to replace from the information providers that are not a part of the current state contract, including EBSCO, Oxford, and all of the others, but with a finite budget, there will be limits to what can be provided.

Look forward to the deployment of the new resources for POWER Library Network 2010. Be sure you think ahead to budget some staff time to get familiar with the state provided resources so we can promote the new 2010 offerings to our patrons.

January 28, 2010
Dear Library Community:
With this message the Office of Commonwealth Libraries is announcing the resources that will be provided under the POWER Library Network for 2010. This is the package of resources as of today, January 28, 2010.

POWER Library Network 2010
General Periodical Resources (H.W. Wilson)
Newspaper Resources (Gale)
Business Resources (ProQuest ABI Inform)
Contemporary Authors
AP Photo Archive

The detail on the content of the new resources will be announced next week. Any additions to this package will be announced as decisions are finalized.
Contemporary Authors and AP Photo Archive will continue to be available uninterrupted. Work is underway to make the technological connections to begin access to the announced content as quickly as possible.
The Office of Commonwealth Libraries regrets the inconvenience and anxiety this change and interruption in offerings will undoubtedly cause.

The administrator reports to the System’s Board of Directors and is responsible for managing the Library System in accordance with state code and system policies. This opportunity requires an individual with a demonstrated passion for public library service, superior fiscal, planning and organizational skills and understanding of current and emerging library trends and technology.

The successful candidate should have a master’s degree in library or information science from an ALA accredited institution and 3-5 years public library experience with Pa. Public Library experience preferred. Salary range is $38,000 – $42,000. Anticipated start date is May 15. More information about the Potter-Tioga Library System is online at pottertiogalibrary.org where a complete job description is posted.

Apply by sending a cover letter, resume and three professional references to: Jeffrey Wilkinson, Board President, 502 Park Ave., Coudersport, PA 16915. Email: pottertioga@yahoo.com. Applications must be received by Feb. 27, 2010.

The Potter-Tioga Library System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

Do you take advantage of the opportunity to share quick information about library services while they run in to grab the papers they need?

Libraries can also print and post this flyer near the tax forms. Your library can offer this FREE extra help for your low to moderate income patrons.
Free Tax Preparation Dates and Locations

If you are interested in watching any part of this in a group facilitated session, please post a comment below or send an email to your district consultant.

If you are interested in watching any part of this in a group facilitated session, please post a comment below or send an email to your district consultant.

The main components of this job will be to provide and/or coordinate: programming, collection development, reader’s advisory, and outreach to local schools/pre-schools. Some supervision of other staff will be required as well

Qualifications:
Candidates should have an ALA accredited MLS with coursework in children’s services or have a bachelor’s degree in a children’s field (e.g. Elementary Education) and significant experience working with children.

It is extremely important that the candidate should have an existing knowledge of children’s literature and an abiding interest in and liking for young people. Prior experience working with children is very desirable.

Hours: 37.5 hours a week. Hours include 1 night a week and 1 weekend a month.
Salary: $35,000 – $40,000
Benefits: Health benefits (including dental, prescription, & vision), Pension, Vacation.

Tredyffrin Township Libraries and the Community Tredyffrin Public Library and Paoli Library serve the 35,000 residents of Tredyffrin Township and Willistown Township in eastern Chester County, Pennsylvania.

To Apply:
Send cover letter, résumé and three (3) professional references to:
Gretchen Chamberlin, Assistant Director
Tredyffrin Public Library
582 Upper Gulph Road
Strafford, PA 19087
GChamberlin@ccls.org

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Health insurance, Simple IRA and other standard benefits provided by the employer. If interested, please send your resume by mail or email to:

Chris Ritter, Librarian
AACA Library & Research Center
501 W. Governor Road
Hershey, PA 17033
Critter@aacalibrary.org

Visit the website at: www.aacalibrary.org

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume, postmarked no later than February 1, to:

Secretary
P.O. Box 499
Harrison City, PA 15636

Facts about the program can be found at:BTOP_NOFAII_FACTSHEET_100115.pdf

Workshop locations can be found at:workshop.htm

To be eligible, the proposed program or program series must feature humanities content and include use of the Picturing America collection. All programs must take place July 1, 2010 – January 31, 2011 and be open to public audiences. Some examples of eligible programs include: scholarly lectures, panel discussions, reading and discussion series, film viewing and discussion, poetry programs and exhibits. In June 2010, the National Endowment for the Humanities will announce the 30 libraries selected to receive the programming grants. Libraries can find programming ideas and the online application at: picturingamerica

Picturing America, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Humanities, has provided masterpieces of American art to more than 50,000 classrooms and libraries nationwide. Through the program, students and citizens gain a deeper appreciation of our country’s history and character through the study and understanding of its art. For more information about Picturing America visit:picturingamerica.neh.gov