From ann.reed at state.or.us Fri Oct 1 15:19:31 2010 From: ann.reed at state.or.us (Ann Reed) Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 22:19:31 +0000 Subject: [AL-Directors] There is still time and room to sign up for FREE advanced hands-on Gale database training for academic uses!! Message-ID: <810CC03BDFB8D94883767344C8B7EE2E08870BB7@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> Gale Databases Hands-on Advanced Training for Academics In response to concern about using the statewide Gale databases in an academic setting, the Oregon State Library and Gale are offering several opportunities for free hands-on training in October. Training will focus on differences in search engine behavior from Ebsco, limiting searches, using advanced features and tools needed for academics, as well as how to suggest journal titles to be included in the index. Please register in advance at: http://library.state.or.us/services/surveys/survey.php?sid=561 There is also room for drop-ins on the days of the events! Please contact Ann Reed at Library Development Services, Oregon State Library at 503-378-5027 or ann.reed at state.or.us for more information. Places, Times and Dates: PORTLAND AREA October 4, Monday 2-4 p.m. (31 spaces) October 5, Tuesday 9-11 p.m. (31 spaces) Location for both: Concordia University Library 2811 NE Holman Street Portland, OR 97211 503-493-6460 Campus map (Building 19, section H4): http://www.cuportland.edu/documents/campus_map.pdf Map and directions: http://www.cu-portland.edu/aboutcu/maps.cfm SALEM AREA October 5, Tuesday 3-5 p.m. (24 spaces) Location: Western Oregon University Hamersly Library 345 N. Monmouth Avenue, Monmouth, OR 97361 503-838-8418 Campus map (section E4, parking lot I): http://www.wou.edu/online_catalog/display/campus_maps_overhead.php Map and directions: http://www.wou.edu/online_catalog/display/campus_maps.php October 6, Wednesday 9-11 a.m. (18-28 spaces) October 6, Wednesday 2-4 p.m. (18-28 spaces) Location for both: Chemeketa Community College Library 4000 Lancaster Drive NE Salem, OR 97305 503-399-5043 Campus map (second floor of Building 9 on the Chemeketa Campus): http://www.chemeketa.edu/aboutus/locations/salem/map.html Map and directions: http://www.chemeketa.edu/aboutus/locations/salem/direction.html EUGENE AREA October 7, Thursday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (19 spaces) Location: Northwest Christian University 828 East 11th Ave. Eugene, OR 97401 541-684-7235 Campus map (Kellenberger Library, building 5): http://www.northwestchristian.edu/media/102807/ncumap2010_inside_proof.pdf Map and directions: http://www.northwestchristian.edu/about/map.aspx Ann Reed, Federal Programs Coordinator Library Development Services Oregon State Library 250 Winter St. Salem, OR 97301 (503) 378-5027 fax (503) 378-6439 ann.reed at state.or.us http://www.oregon.gov/OSL/LD/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ann.reed at state.or.us Mon Oct 4 14:56:36 2010 From: ann.reed at state.or.us (Ann Reed) Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 21:56:36 +0000 Subject: [AL-Directors] Gale Databases Hands-on Advanced Training - room enough for all who wish to attend Message-ID: <810CC03BDFB8D94883767344C8B7EE2E08890454@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> Gale Databases Hands-on Advanced Training There's still time to get in on this free hands-on training for advanced use of the Gale databases! Feel free to drop in and check it out. Now open to all interested parties. Training will focus on differences in search engine behavior from Ebsco, limiting searches, using advanced features and tools needed for serious users, as well as how to suggest journal titles to be included in the index. Please register in advance at: http://library.state.or.us/services/surveys/survey.php?sid=561 Please contact Ann Reed at Library Development Services, Oregon State Library at 503-378-5027 or ann.reed at state.or.us for more information. Places, Times and Dates: PORTLAND AREA October 5, Tuesday 9-11 a.m. (31 spaces) Location: Concordia University Library 2811 NE Holman Street Portland, OR 97211 503-493-6460 Campus map (Building 19, section H4): http://www.cuportland.edu/documents/campus_map.pdf Map and directions: http://www.cu-portland.edu/aboutcu/maps.cfm SALEM AREA October 5, Tuesday 3-5 p.m. (24 spaces) - CANCELLED October 6, Wednesday 9-11 a.m. (18-28 spaces) October 6, Wednesday 2-4 p.m. (18-28 spaces) Location for both: Chemeketa Community College Library 4000 Lancaster Drive NE Salem, OR 97305 503-399-5043 Campus map (second floor of Building 9 on the Chemeketa Campus): http://www.chemeketa.edu/aboutus/locations/salem/map.html Map and directions: http://www.chemeketa.edu/aboutus/locations/salem/direction.html EUGENE AREA October 7, Thursday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (19 spaces) Location: Northwest Christian University 828 East 11th Ave. Eugene, OR 97401 541-684-7235 Campus map (Kellenberger Library, building 5): http://www.northwestchristian.edu/media/102807/ncumap2010_inside_proof.pdf Map and directions: http://www.northwestchristian.edu/about/map.aspx Ann Reed, Federal Programs Coordinator Library Development Services Oregon State Library 250 Winter St. Salem, OR 97301 (503) 378-5027 fax (503) 378-6439 ann.reed at state.or.us http://www.oregon.gov/OSL/LD/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ann.reed at state.or.us Wed Oct 6 11:34:49 2010 From: ann.reed at state.or.us (Ann Reed) Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2010 18:34:49 +0000 Subject: [AL-Directors] Wednesday afternoon session for Gale hands-on training at CCC cancelled. Message-ID: <810CC03BDFB8D94883767344C8B7EE2E08890927@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> The Wednesday, Oct 6, 2-4 pm session for hands-on advanced training from Gale has been cancelled. One more opportunity to learn advanced searching features and tricks remains: EUGENE AREA October 7, Thursday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (19 spaces) Location: Northwest Christian University 828 East 11th Ave. Eugene, OR 97401 541-684-7235 Campus map (Kellenberger Library, building 5): http://www.northwestchristian.edu/media/102807/ncumap2010_inside_proof.pdf Map and directions: http://www.northwestchristian.edu/about/map.aspx Ann Reed, Federal Programs Coordinator Library Development Services Oregon State Library 250 Winter St. NE Salem, OR 97301 (503) 378-5027 fax (503) 378-6439 ann.reed at state.or.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jim.b.scheppke at state.or.us Fri Oct 8 08:29:41 2010 From: jim.b.scheppke at state.or.us (Jim Scheppke) Date: Fri, 8 Oct 2010 15:29:41 +0000 Subject: [AL-Directors] Another Reminder About LYRASIS In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Dear Directors: Thanks to all of you who have activated your trial LYRASIS membership that the State Library has purchased for all Oregon libraries. The membership began on October 1st and will extend until next July. If your library has not activated your membership, you can still do so my going to this website and filling out a brief form: http://www.lyrasis.org/Membership/Member-Enrichment-with-BCR.aspx There is no cost or obligation for you. Joining LYRASIS in 2010-11 will simply give you and your staff an opportunity to learn about the advantages of a LYRASIS membership for your library. I hope you will activate your membership soon if you have not done so already. Thanks! Jim Scheppke, State Librarian Oregon State Library 250 Winter St. NE Salem, OR 97301 503-378-4367 (fax) 503-585-8059 jim.b.scheppke at state.or.us [cid:3369371381_340632]Go Green, Keep it on screen - think before you print. ------ End of Forwarded Message -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 1427 bytes Desc: image.jpg URL: From ann.reed at state.or.us Fri Oct 29 10:40:13 2010 From: ann.reed at state.or.us (Ann Reed) Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 17:40:13 +0000 Subject: [AL-Directors] State Library looking for suggestions for Candidates for LSTA Advisory Council Message-ID: <810CC03BDFB8D94883767344C8B7EE2E088A8E5A@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> Want to be in on the action? Like to be part of the big picture of library services in Oregon? The State Library has an opportunity for you! The Oregon State Library staff is looking for new members for the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Advisory Council. We'd really appreciate hearing about any people you would like to suggest for one of the vacancies (including yourself). Please suggest possible people by November 16th. Use our survey at http://library.state.or.us/services/surveys/survey.php?sid=496 to make suggestions Out of all the suggestions made, two people will be nominated for each vacancy. New Council members will be elected at the December 10, 2010 meeting of the Oregon State Library Board of Trustees. The State Library tries to have a good geographic representation of Oregon in the Council, which may influence who is nominated. We are looking for suggestions for: Academic Library Representative (1 position) Disadvantaged People Representative (1 position) Library Users Representative (1 position) Public Library Representative (1 position) School Library Representative (1 position) The LSTA Advisory Council is a 13-member body that advises the State Library Board on LSTA competitive grants and statewide programs. Terms on the Council are for three years. Elected people would serve from January 2011 to December 2013. The Council normally meets twice a year in Salem (May and September), with special meetings as needed. The May meeting may be a day and a half. All travel expenses are reimbursed for Council members to attend meetings. Funds for substitutes may be available, please contact us for information. Minutes from Council meetings, and information on Council members can be found at: http://www.oregon.gov/OSL/LD/lstacouncil. Thank you for helping the LSTA Council represent the Oregon library community. Please contact Ann Reed at 503-378-5027 or ann.reed at state.or.us if you have any questions. Ann Reed, Federal Programs Coordinator Library Development Services Oregon State Library 250 Winter St. Salem, OR 97301 (503) 378-5027 fax (503) 378-6439 ann.reed at state.or.us http://www.oregon.gov/OSL/LD/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: