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PA Workforce Webinar

Posted in Events - Conferences, General on November 17, 2008 by Nancy
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Event Date: November 20, 2008

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Reference librarians are encouraged to attend to find out what resources the state provides to the public.

The Dept. of Labor and Industry and the Office of Commonwealth Libraries invite you to attend a PA Workforce services webinar. The webinar will present an overview of workforce information that the public may access at PCs located within the State’s libraries. During the webinar staff from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry will review some of the online services and functionality available to public users through the internet. In addition, information will be provided on resources available through two key workforce websites - the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry website and the PA workforce website. Some topics to be discussed and demonstrated will include:

*Creating a Log-in ID for public users
*Creating a profile
*Building a resume
*Searching for jobs
*Applying to jobs
*Unemployment compensation law &regulation information
*Applying for unemployment compensation
*Tour of Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry website
*Tour of PA Workforce Development website

In order to ensure that enough phone lines are available for those calling in, please RSVP via email to: RA-LI-BWDP-CCS@state.pa.us by the close of business Tuesday, November 18, 2008.

Refer to instructions below for using the Microsoft Live Meeting as a webinar attendee:
>live-meeting-user-instructions2

Below is the access information for the Webinar:

Thursday, November 20, 2008
10:30 am - 12:00pm

To join the webinar, follow these two steps:
1. Fifteen minutes prior to the day and time listed above, log on to the internet at the following link:
join?id=CWD69W&role=attend&pw=HczG%3A6s
2. And call 1-888-677-8935. You will be prompted to enter the following access code: 7060326. You will be prompted to say your name, and then will automatically join the webinar.

Trouble-shooting technical difficulties

1. It is recommended you go to the website listed above prior to the meeting to be sure your system supports the Live Meeting software. You may need to perform a download in order to access the meeting. The website above will walk you through the download, but it is recommended you visit the website prior to the meeting to accomplish this.
2. When you log in to the meeting you will be requested to type your name. You should not need to type any other information. Two other fields should be pre-populated with information. However, if they are not pre-populated, here is the information to type:
Meeting ID: CWD69W
Attendee Meeting Key: 585#*Mt
3. Please contact Heather Mattis if you have trouble logging in to the meeting:
c-hmattis@state.pa.us or 717-763-3200



Offer a program for Boomers about Social Security and Retirement

Posted in General on March 26, 2008 by Carrie
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Claudia K from the State send a message to make everyone aware of an opportunity from the Social Security Administration (SSA) for Retirement Planning that could be presented in libraries across the state. The SSA has noticed that the Boomers are starting to file for benefits, retirement and disability, and there is an expectation that this group will want to file online. The SSA representatives in Pennsylvania are interested in doing some training at libraries that would like to schedule it for their patrons. Sometimes, especially in more remote parts of the state, it is harder for people to get to the closest Social Security Office, but they could get to their library more easily.

These sessions would be in two parts. One part would be informational training on SSA services (about 30 minutes) and the second part of the session is to have patrons use the library computers to file their claims online during the training. An SSA representative would be there to answer questions and provide guidance while people file claims or do online retirement planning. The total time for the program would be what is considered reasonable for that particular library with follow up sessions as needed.

Below is the contact for the SSA representatives in our area. If any library is interested in have these training sessions at the library, please contact:
Sherra Zavitsanos, South Central PA; 717-782-3993, Sherra.Zavitsanos@ssa.gov

Adapted from original message from: Claudia Koenig, Outreach Advisor, Office of Commonwealth Libraries



North Central Library District Youth Services Summit 2008

Posted in General on March 25, 2008 by Carrie
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Event Date: April 11, 2008

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The North Central Library District Youth Services Summit 2008 will be held on Friday April 11, 2008 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM at the James V. Brown Library in Williamsport, PA.

Please see the attached brochure for all of the exciting details!
Youth Services Summit 2008

Please send registration and payment to:
Jeffrey Swope
James V. Brown Library
19 E. 4th St.
Williamsport, PA 17701

Registration deadline: Friday, April 4th



February District Library Meeting Notes

Posted in Distributions, General on February 28, 2008 by Carrie
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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.



Impatience in search and zero tolerance for delays

Posted in General on January 29, 2008 by Carrie
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Check out this article from Library Journal: http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6525984.html

The article cites a British study that tells librarians that we have a big responsibility to combat “impatience in search and navigation and zero tolerance for any delay in satisfying [their] information needs.”

Think about what your library can do to help combat this problem. In what areas do you see this with your Google searchers? How might federated searching hurt or help this phenomenon? Leave comments here if you have good ideas…



2008 Keystone Webinar & Email Group

Posted in Events, General on January 09, 2008 by Carrie
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Event Date: January 31, 2008

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This is a reminder that you may register for the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund Pre-Application Webinar at www.pdewebinars.org.

This free webinar will be held from 9:30 to 11:30am on January 31st.

Two continuing education credits are available to those who participate.

Municipal contacts, board members, grant writers and librarians are all encouraged to register for the webinar if you are considering an application in 2008. If you have already attended a Keystone workshop in person, you may find the webinar a good refresher.

You are also encouraged to sign up for the Keystone Frequently Asked Questions email group. This group is open to all.

The emails will address questions you may have and will assist in the preparation of a Keystone application.

If you would like to join the Keystone Frequently Asked Question email group, please send an email to dmegdad@state.pa.us.



Email Tips you should use

Posted in General on October 26, 2007 by Carrie
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Heed the words of advice below before sending emails.

Email - Ask these questions before pressing “Send”

  • Does this e-mail message make sense? Are the actions clear and do they have owners?
  • Does the e-mail message meet the MPS P.A.S.S test?
    1. What is the Purpose of this communication?
    2. What Action is involved and does it have a due date?
    3. What Supporting information does the recipient need?
    4. Has the communication been effectively summarized in the Subject line?
  • Is the message well-written? Is it concise while providing enough data for action to be taken or decisions made?
  • Do the links in the message work? Are the attachments included?
  • Is the e-mail message being sent to the correct recipients (not too many and not too few)?
  • Does everyone on the To line have an action to take?
  • Has the message been checked for grammar, spelling, and use of jargon?