From cmhutchi at co.douglas.or.us Mon Mar 1 09:18:54 2010 From: cmhutchi at co.douglas.or.us (Cindy M. Hutchison) Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2010 09:18:54 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] No OCLC subscription? Message-ID: Does anyone out there not have an OCLC cataloging subscription? If not, do you obtain MARC records for your catalog using another option? Cynthia Hutchison, Cataloger Douglas County Library System Roseburg OR 541.440.6007 cmhutchi at co.douglas.or.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From cmhutchi at co.douglas.or.us Mon Mar 1 10:16:50 2010 From: cmhutchi at co.douglas.or.us (Cindy M. Hutchison) Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2010 10:16:50 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] No OCLC subscription? Message-ID: Hi Jane, We are facing drastic budget cuts in the next 2 years due to the cessation of the "safety net", a bill that supplies federal funds to timber dependent counties with a lot of federal lands. 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URL: From fordem at ohsu.edu Mon Mar 1 10:33:11 2010 From: fordem at ohsu.edu (Emily Ford) Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2010 10:33:11 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] NLM to Discontinue Support for Go Local Projects Message-ID: <488FC2848C14E74BAC1E4F7919D107FC94F9D337@EX-MB01.ohsu.edu> Colleagues and Friends, I am saddened to let you know that after a long review and evaluation process, the National Library of Medicine has decided to phase out and ultimately end its support for all MedlinePlus Go Local projects, including Oregon Health Go Local. While the news is disappointing, we at the OHSU Library support the decision made by our partners at the National Library of Medicine. Since Go Local began 9 years ago, the Internet environment has changed and there are many sites that now offer similar local information with enhanced detail. NLM?s evaluation of Go Local shows that overall use is low, with very few return visits. Without support from the National Library of Medicine, OHSU is unable to support Oregon Health Go Local. We will be working to disseminate collected information to various local institutions as we are able. We will also continue to perform basic maintenance with the Oregon Health Go Local database until the National Library of Medicine completes its phase out work by the end of 2010. Additionally, we will supplement the loss of Oregon Health Go Local by creating, and maintaining a web page on the OHSU Consumer Health portal that can link users to the various directories of health services and licensing information throughout the state that we discovered over the course of the project. Since its inception Oregon Health Go Local has been a project that relied heavily on community partners throughout the state. The community connections Oregon Health Go Local enabled us to make will not dissipate because the project is no longer supported by the National Library of Medicine. Instead, we come away from the experience with a large network of supporters and partners who are potential collaborators on future projects to help make a healthier Oregon. Our work could also not have been accomplished without the support of the Oregon State Library and the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Regional Library, our funders. Additionally, support from OHSU, the National Library of Medicine, 211info, and the Oregon Health Sciences Library Association made our work possible. Lastly, we would like to thank the entire Oregon community for support of the project. If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail or call Emily Ford, Oregon Health Go Local Project Director. (503) 494-3915 or at fordem at ohsu.edu Best, The Go Local Team -------------------------------------------------- Emily Ford, MLS & MIS Reference Librarian Instruction, Research & Outreach Oregon Health & Science University Library 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd. 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NEWSLINE has been offered in the state for the past three years with funding from the State Library, the Oregon Commission for the Blind, and the National Federation of the Blind, Oregon Chapter. About 800 Oregonians are signed up for the service which provides an audio version of three Oregon newspapers and many national newspapers. Users of NEWSLINE can listen to the papers over the telephone or download text files to use with Braille readers and other adaptive devices. The Board will ask the Governor to recommend to his successor that a bill be introduced in the 2011 Legislature to fund the NEWSLINE service using a fund at the Oregon Public Utilities Commission. At least seven other states fund their NEWSLINE service in this way. Stable funding from the Oregon PUC would replace donated funds that have been used to fund the service in the past three years. A similar plan to do this was included in SB 849 that was introduced in the 2009 Legislative session. The bill passed out of the Senate Business and Transportation Committee but died in the Ways and Means Committee at the end of the session. RULE CHANGES FOR L-NET COST SHARING DISCUSSED BY THE BOARD In other action at the February 26th State Library Board meeting, the Board directed the staff to proceed with a process to amend Oregon Administrative Rule 543-060-0070. This rule pertains to how larger public and academic library might, in the future, be asked to contribute to the cost of the L-net e-reference service. When the Board decided not to charge libraries for the cost of the statewide general reference database last fall, it meant that they would not be able to charge for L-net under the current rule. The amendment discussed by the Board on February 26th, would enable the Library to assess public libraries serving more than 20,000 population and academic libraries with an enrollment greater than 1,000 to support L-net. The staff will now file the amendment with the Secretary of State and a hearing on the change will be scheduled for the October 15th Board meeting. The Board also agreed to a request by Oregon State University Libraries to supplement their 2010 LSTA grant with $14,999 of additional LSTA funding. This will allow OSU Libraries to fully implement a project that received partial funding from the Oregon Heritage Commission to work with two historical societies in the state to digitize their heritage resources. State Library News ANCESTRY.COM ENTERS PARTNERSHIP WITH STATE LIBRARY Ancestry.com, a major provider of genealogical information online, has just signed a letter of agreement with the Oregon State Library. Under the terms of the agreement, Ancestry will digitize and index documents of interest to their customers. The State Library will receive copies of the digital images for use as part of the documents collection. Images of state publications will be included in the Oregon Documents Repository. The first priorities for scanning will include the bibliography card index taken from Salem newspapers throughout the early 20th century. Additional materials may be scanned as part of the Library's partnership with the Willamette Valley Genealogical Society. Digitization work will begin this spring. PUBLIC LIBRARIANS ARE CONNECTING MORE OREGONIANS WITH TALKING BOOKS Talking Book and Braille Services (TBABS) has noticed that an increasing number of public librarians are certifying patron applications and we couldn't be more pleased. Helping your blind, low vision, and physically handicapped patrons sign up for Talking Books is just as easy as ever. Lots of librarians around the state are already familiar with giving out applications to eligible patrons. But don't forget that you can help your patron fill out the application and even serve as the certifying signature on the back page. Talking Book and Braille Services has always been a free service that provides audio books and players to print-disabled Oregonians. To view the TBABS registrations criteria and print applications on-demand, visit the registration page. For posters, brochures, and pre-printed application materials, contact Elke Bruton at 503-378-5455. Other Library News OREGON PUBLIC LIBRARY USE SURGES IN 2009 An analysis of public library statistics recently completed by the Oregon State Library for fiscal year 2009 shows that the number of books and other library materials circulated from public libraries was up 7% from the prior year. Average annual growth in circulation in the five years prior to 2009 was only 2.6%. Fifty-three out of the 130 public libraries in the state reported double-digit increases in their circulation. Circulation totaled 55.8 million, an all-time record. Circulation has increased every year since 1973, and circulation in 2009 was more than double the number reported just 16 years ago in 1994. Other public library statistics also showed strong growth in 2009. Gate count at libraries topped 25 million, an 8% increase, and 1.4 million Oregonians, mostly children, attended programs at a library, a 7% increase. The State Library data shows that most Oregon libraries had to increase their productivity to deal with the increase in their business. Per capita expenditures in libraries actually declined in 2009 from $47.38 to $46.74. One area where public libraries did not have to do more with less was in providing Internet access to the public. Thanks to a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, many Oregon libraries received matching funds for new computers. Overall the number of computers in Oregon libraries increased by 13% to 2,544. The computers were used nearly 5 million times in 2009. MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY RECEIVES NATIONAL MEDAL FOR LIBRARY SERVICE AT DC CEREMONY Anne-Imelda M. Radice, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and Susan Sher, First Lady Michelle Obama's chief of staff, presented the 2009 National Medal for Museum and Library Service to Multnomah County Library, four other libraries and five museums at a Washington, D.C. ceremony on February 23, 2010. Every year, IMLS awards the National Medal to museums and libraries that have demonstrated a long-term commitment to public service through innovative programs and community partnerships. Multnomah County Library Director Vailey Oehlke was on hand to receive the award. In addition to the National Medal and a $10,000 award, each 2009 Medal recipient will have the option of a three-day visit by StoryCorps, the nonprofit project that honors and celebrates American lives through recorded conversations. LIBRARY SUPPORT STAFF CERTIFICATION PROGRAM WELCOMES CANDIDATE APPLICATIONS The American Library Association's Allied Professional Association (ALA-APA) is accepting applications from potential candidates interested in achieving the Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC). The LSSC Program is the first national, voluntary certification program for library support staff. Over forty Candidates have applied since the program opened January 25, 2010. The LSSC Program is open to any library support staff person with a high-school diploma or its equivalent and at least one year of full-time experience in a library with the last five years. Applicants do not have to be a member of ALA. The application fee is $325 for ALA members and $350 for non-ALA members. Candidates who choose to take an approved course may have to pay a fee set by the course provider. There is no cost for submitting portfolios. Candidates have four years to complete the program. More information about the LSSC Program is available online. You can email questions to lssc at ala.org or call 312-280-2424. P.S. (From the State Librarian) About a decade ago I despaired over the sad state of Oregon library history. The secondary sources were very limited and most were very old. When I wrote about " The Origins of the Oregon State Library" for the Oregon Historical Quarterly five years ago, I had to rely mostly on articles and monographs published in the 1920's and 30's. There's nothing wrong with that, but it evidenced a depressing lack of contemporary interest in our history. But recently the situation has changed. While it would be an overstatement to say there has been a flowering of interest in Oregon library history, there has certainly been a lot of solid work produced in recent years that now enables us to more easily learn about our beginnings. Several Oregon public libraries have managed to persuade professional and amateur historians to research and publish their histories. Most notable is Tom McClintock's The Best Gift: the History of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (2008). McClintock, retired from the history faculty at Oregon State University, spent years researching not only his local library's history but Oregon library history, beginning in the 19th century. He presents it all in his book, making an invaluable contemporary contribution. But it doesn't take a professional historian to produce an outstanding library history. Kathie Olsen, who was a library board member for the Jefferson County Library, authored Pages of the Past: A History of the Jefferson County Library (2008). And Jon Littlefield, another library board member in Coos Bay collaborated with Ellen Thompson and Coos Bay Public Library Director Carol Ventgen to produce History of the Public Library of Coos Bay, Oregon (2009). Two other librarians have made substantial contributions recently to documenting the history of librarianship in Oregon. We should all be very grateful for the work of Cheryl Gunselman, a manuscripts librarian at Washington State University, who has authored four very important articles, beginning in 2001, dealing with the history of the Multnomah County Library and the Oregon State Library. Her most recent article about the fascinating career of Cornelia Marvin Pierce, the first Oregon State Librarian, appeared in the Fall 2009 issue of the Oregon Historical Quarterly. Penny Hummel, who now directs the Canby Public Library after many years on the staff of Multnomah County Library, has contributed a wonderfully-researched essay on Mary Frances Isom, the first director of the Multnomah County Library, and, in my opinion, the most accomplished librarian in our history. I think Penny's essay should be required reading for all public librarians in Oregon. Has your library's history been written yet? The books and articles I mention here prove it can be done. And it should be done, before some of it is lost. I encourage you to think about who in your library or your community might be happy to take the task on. - Jim Scheppke Contacts at the Oregon State Library Library Development: 503-378-2525, MaryKay Dahlgreen, Mary Mayberry, Darci Hanning, Ann Reed, Jennifer Maurer, Katie Anderson. Talking Book and Braille Services: 503-378-5389, Susan Westin. Government Research and Electronic Services: 503-378-5030, Robert Hulshof-Schmidt. State Librarian: 503-378-4367, Jim Scheppke. LTLO Editor: 503-378-2464, April Baker.Letter to Libraries Online is published monthly by the Oregon State Library. Editorial office: LTLO, Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, Oregon 97301-3950, 503-378-2464, editor: April Baker.Letter to Libraries Online is available free of charge and is available only in electronic form on the publications page at the Oregon State Library's homepage: http://www.oregon.gov/OSL. Opinions expressed in the articles are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the Oregon State Library. News items or articles should be sent to April Baker, or mailed to LTLO, Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, Oregon 97301-3950. To unsubscribe from libs-or, either send an 'unsubscribe' message to libs-or-request at listsmart.osl.state.or.us, or visit the website: http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/mailman/listinfo/libs-or/. All materials may be reprinted or distributed freely. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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MARCEdit, locally developed at OSU Corvallis, is a really nifty program that I used to edit imported records and for database cleanup. http://people.oregonstate.edu/~reeset/marcedit/html/index.php EZCat and EZCat PRO http://www.booksys.com/v3/products/ezcat/ See this posts from LM-Net's archives: MARC record sources October 2000 http://www.eduref.org/plweb-cgi/fastweb?getdoc+listservs+LM_NET-2000+14095+2+wAAA+download%26marc%26records Downloading from LOC Marc records to..... March 2008 http://www.eduref.org/plweb-cgi/fastweb?getdoc+listservs+LM_NET+19541+11+wAAA+download%26marc%26records Cheers. Edith Fuller Now retired, formerly district librarian and system admin for library automation, Portland Public Schools ----- Original Message ----- From: Cindy M. Hutchison To: Libs-Or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us Sent: Monday, March 01, 2010 10:24 AM Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] No OCLC subscription? Hi Perry, I will share if you will. ; >) Right now we are looking at ways to find and edit MARC records for free and import them into our SIRSI Symphony ILS. We are currently looking at MarcEdit. Do you have any other suggestions? Cynthia Hutchison, Cataloger Douglas County Library System Roseburg OR 541.440.6007 cmhutchi at co.douglas.or.us ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Libs-Or mailing list Libs-Or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/mailman/listinfo/libs-or Hosted by the Oregon State Library. Archives are available at: http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/pipermail/libs-or/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The contest is sponsored by Community Health Priorities, a project of the Northwest Health Foundation and the Oregon Public Health Division. A flyer is attached with more information about the contest. Please pass this information along to anyone who might be interested. Thank you, Jennifer Young Jennifer Young, MPH, RD Nutrition and Physical Activity Coordinator Office of Family Health Public Health Division, DHS 800 NE Oregon St., Ste. 805 Portland, OR 97232 telephone: (971) 673-0245 fax: (971) 673-0240 jennifer.l.young at state.or.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have strong incentives to degrade certain Internet services, and new technologies increasingly allow them to control Internet traffic without end user knowledge. Simple, flexible policies are necessary to safeguard the open nature of the Internet and to protect the free flow of information and educational content, according to the letter. The letter?s signatories urge the adoption of Internet (net) neutrality principles including non-discrimination and transparency, while allowing for reasonable practices to manage technical issues such as congestion and spam. These principles would give ISPs simple ground rules, and guarantee that private network operators and end users remain free to use Internet access as they see fit. The following organizations signed the letter: the American Library Association, Association of Research Libraries, Association for Information Communications Technology Professionals in Higher Education, American Association of Community Colleges, American Council on Education, Association of American Universities, Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, Chief Officers of State Library Agencies, EDUCAUSE, Internet2, National Association of College and University Business Officers. The letter can be viewed here. http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=4467 -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027 Newport, OR 97365 Work phone & fax: 541-265-3066 Work email: diedre at beachbooks.org Home email: diedre08 at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From greints at spiritone.com Mon Mar 1 20:28:06 2010 From: greints at spiritone.com (Tony Greiner/Mary Grant) Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2010 20:28:06 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] Alternatives to OCLC In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I read in Library Journal that Innovative Interfaces has started a division to challenge OCLC's near-monopoly on sharing MARC records and such. You might want to get in touch with them. -- Tony Greiner/Mary Grant greints at spiritone.com From erica.findley at gmail.com Mon Mar 1 20:46:04 2010 From: erica.findley at gmail.com (Erica Findley) Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2010 20:46:04 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] Alternatives to OCLC In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <6c4fdcc41003012046x30a604e2nd8a246048d07c50a@mail.gmail.com> Yes, Innovative Interfaces is now offering a bibliographic utility that provides similar cataloging services to OCLC. It is called Skyriver http://theskyriver.com/. There is also a cost associated with this service, but I have heard their business model is quite different from OCLC and some think it provides a better value for the money spent. I have not used this service, but I know others have and you can find some information by searching on line. Erica Findley Assistant Cataloger Pacific University Library Forest Grove, OR www.ericafindley.com On Mon, Mar 1, 2010 at 8:28 PM, Tony Greiner/Mary Grant < greints at spiritone.com> wrote: > I read in Library Journal that Innovative Interfaces has started a division > to challenge OCLC's near-monopoly on sharing MARC records and such. You > might want to get in touch with them. > -- > Tony Greiner/Mary Grant greints at spiritone.com > _______________________________________________ > Libs-Or mailing list > Libs-Or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us > http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/mailman/listinfo/libs-or > Hosted by the Oregon State Library. > Archives are available at: > http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/pipermail/libs-or/ > -- Erica Findley, MLS www.ericafindley.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Tue Mar 2 08:37:31 2010 From: anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:37:31 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] CSLP order shipments Message-ID: <20100302163731.6aecda9e@OSLMAC.OSL.STATE.OR.US> Did your library placed an order for summer reading materials and incentives with Highsmith by the early deadline so you would receive your order by March 1st? If so, please keep reading... Highsmith just informed the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) that they are a little behind on their March 1st orders, and libraries should expect these orders by March 8th instead. They apologize for the delay. If you have any questions, please contact Karen Yother, CSLP Vendor Committee Chair, at 208-772-5612, ext. 121 or karens at cin.kcl.org. Thank you, Katie Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bvss at pdx.edu Tue Mar 2 09:20:12 2010 From: bvss at pdx.edu (Suzanne Sager) Date: Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:20:12 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] [Fwd: [alacoun] FW: UpNext: The Future of Museums and Libraries Wiki] Message-ID: <4B8D48CC.8080001@pdx.edu> FYI, Suzanne L. Sager Oregon ALA Chapter Councilor -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [alacoun] FW: UpNext: The Future of Museums and Libraries Wiki Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2010 18:41:24 -0500 From: To: Hello all! I've been asked by Kevin Cherry of IMLS to forward the following and to ask that you all consider joining the conversation and invite your constituents as well. -Rodney *_Rodney Lippard, Director_* *Hackney Library* *Barton College* *relippard at barton.edu* * * *NC Chapter Councilor* Dear Colleague, Please join us in creating a resource to guide thinking about the future of libraries and museums! From March 3rd until May 12^th , 2010, IMLS will be encouraging dialogue about the big challenges and opportunities facing libraries and museums through *UpNext: The Future of Museums and Libraries Wiki.* You are invited to participate in this collaborative space to share your voice and expertise. * * The wiki will open for participation on March 3^rd , but you can register as a wiki member in advance. (http://imlsupnext.wikispaces.com). In these tough economic times, strategic thinking is a wise investment in the future. Whether you work in, partner with, study, volunteer, visit or are just plain interested in museums and libraries and passionate about how they can continue to thrive in their service to the public---you have an opinion to be shared! The wiki will be an opportunity to share resources, examples of what works, and vexing questions. We hope that it will be a thought provoking ten weeks for all participants and provide food for thought for your career, your institution and the choices you face. *The Vision: * A collaborative resource based on /The Future of Museums and Libraries: A Discussion Guide,/ (http://www.imls.gov/pdf/DiscussionGuide.pdf ) that is available and used by others across the museum and library fields to continue to stimulate discussion and share knowledge about planning, enhancing, enriching and sustaining the future of museums and libraries in the 21st century. *The Goals for this wiki:* ? Share ideas, resources and projects that help libraries and museums plan for the future and take action; ? Encourage cross disciplinary conversation and engage experts as well as emerging professionals; ? Use a 2.0 communications strategy to engage citizens in government; ? Provide IMLS with input to consider for its strategic plan and to inform future IMLS research, publications, convening and grant making. The wiki will be organized around four main content areas: 1. *Discussion Themes.* Each theme will have a unique page in the wiki describing the theme and the questions posed in the Discussion Guide. Expert discussion leaders will introduce two new themes every two weeks. The full schedule is below. Wiki users will be able to respond and comment on the questions, as well as pose new questions and thoughts particular to that theme. 2. *Future Reading (an open bibliography).* Wiki users will be able to post links and citations to publications and resources on issues relevant to the future of museums and libraries. This page will include the bibliography from the original publication as a starting point. 3. *Present Practice (examples from the field).* The examples from the field page will be a space for users to share existing projects at their own institutions or others, which are related to the discussion themes. They will be encouraged to include links to the project or institution website and contribute a brief description of the project. 4. *In the Classroom.* Finally, a unique page will exist for educators and students to share how the wiki, the Discussion guide and other resources on the future of museums and libraries are or can be used in the classroom. Users can share lesson plans, student reports and projects, and resources for emerging library and museum professionals. Please join us in spreading the word about UpNext with your professional networks. We hope you will be an engaged and active participant with us in the wiki and will keep you informed of its progress as each theme unfolds. March 3-16 1. Changing Definitions & Roles of Museums and Libraries Mart?n G?mez, City Librarian, Los Angeles Public Library 2. Shifts in Power & Authority Cassie Chin, Deputy Executive Director, Wing Luke Asian Museum March 17-30 3. Museums & Libraries as the "Third Place" Susan Hildreth, City Librarian, Seattle Public Library 4. Technology & Policy Development John Wilkin, Associate University Librarian for Library Information Technology (LIT), University of Michigan, Executive Director of HathiTrust March 31-April 13 5. 21^st Century Learning & Information Use Tom Scheinfeldt, Managing Director for Center for History and New Media at George Mason University, OMEKA Project Director 6. New Models & Structures for Collaboration Mark Wright, Director of Partnerships, National Children's Museum April 14-27 7. Planning for a Sustainable Future Emlyn Koster, President & CEO, Liberty Science Center 8. Metrics for Evaluating Service & Impact John Fraser, Director, Institute for Learning Innovation-New York April 28-May 12 9. The 21^st Century Museum & Library Workforce Joanne Marshall, Alumni Distinguished Professor, School of Information and Library Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 10. UpNext: Where Do We Go From Here? Larry Johnson, CEO, The New Media Consortium May 19 Last official "Wiki Wednesday" IMLS will post wiki final summary Should you have any questions about the wiki, please feel free to contact Mamie Bittner at mbittner at imls.gov or Erica Pastore at epastore at imls.gov . You're UpNext, Mamie Mamie Bittner Deputy Director, Office of Policy, Planning, Research and Communication __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4906 (20100301) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com -- Portland State University logo Suzanne L. Sager Library East, Cataloging Portland State University 503-725-8169 503-725-5799 sagers at pdx.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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I am writing to alert folks to a new report the FCC released today that confirms and complements (and cites) many of the findings from recent Public Library Funding & Technology Access Study reports. With library budgets being discussed and decided as we speak, the study may provide information you can use to inform decisionmakers (with the caveat that public library limitations also are referenced). "*Broadband Adoption in Low-Income Communities*," conducted by the Social Science Research Council (SSRC), draws on roughly 170 interviews of non-adopters, community access providers, and other intermediaries -- including library patrons and library staff. Primary research was conducted in Philadelphia, Albuquerque, upstate New York and Minneapolis-St. Paul in late 2009 and early 2010. http://webarchive.ssrc.org/broadband_adoption.pdf Key findings (verbatim) are: * Broadband access is increasingly a requirement of socio-economic inclusion -- and residents of low-income communities know it this. * Price is only one factor shaping the fragile equilibrium of home broadband adoption, and price pressures go beyond the obvious challenge of high monthly fees. * Libraries and other community organizations fill the gap between low home broadband adoption and high demand, and provide a number of other critical services, such as training and support. The full report is worth reading, but the first and third findings are of the greatest value to libraries in communicating the need to support and fund public libraries in the Digital Age, and specifically to support improved technology infrastructure in libraries to meet community demand. The report also describes the constraints and limitations of public libraries, including time limits, computers in disrepair, wait times for computers, and -- in many cases -- diminishing staffing. In the first finding, the SSRC details how broadband access is critical for job searches, education and online government interactions. *Work* "With remarkable consistency, respondents described the importance of the Internet to job searches and other employment-related activities, even at the low end of the skill and wage ladder. Finding and applying for jobs, maintaining contact with employers, training to find better jobs, and other basic aspects of employment are increasingly Internet based---leaving those without access or only intermittent access at a serious disadvantage." (p. 17) "The problems facing those without regular Internet access...are obvious and can be exacerbated by low Internet proficiency and limited English literacy. Large employers with online hiring portals typically recommend reserving at least 30 minutes to 1 hour to complete electronic job applications---a length of time that bumps up against typical time limits for Internet access in many public libraries and community centers." (p. 19) *Education* "For many parents who lack home connections, sending or bringing their children to libraries and other third spaces for homework-related activities is part of their weekly or even daily routine. The libraries we visited were consistently packed during after-school hours with children and teenagers using the computers and printers, getting homework help, and hanging out with friends. For other families among our respondents, trips to the library to use computers are more difficult. A frequent complaint of working adults was that library hours were inconvenient for their work schedules." (p. 20) "Students of all ages in our sample reported relying on computers at public libraries to complete their schoolwork." (p. 22) *E-government* "The shift to online [government] services represents a huge challenge for many social service recipients, and it disproportionately affects people at the low end of the socio-economic ladder. Those who require social service support the most are consistently the least likely to be able to afford either a working computer or home access and the most likely to need help accomplishing tasks online." (p. 23) In the third finding (pp. 37-48), the SSRC describes the key roles libraries (and other "third spaces") play in helping bridge a persistent digital divide in the United States. This entire section is very relevant to the library community. "In every community we visited, libraries were the most frequently mentioned sites of broadband access outside the home" (p. 43). The report describes the need for formal and informal skill-building and its impact on staff, and the funding and infrastructure pressures libraries are under in meeting demand for technology services. */Technology assistance and staffing/* The report references the need for human support in helping many computer users gain the essential skills they need to navigate online. Often these skills must be learned within a high-pressure context of applying for work or government benefits and within a funding and staff-constrained environment. "Many intermediaries observed that as essential activities move online, users with the lowest technical proficiency and general literacy are increasingly motivated to connect. Invariably, this population needs more help to complete online tasks than more proficient groups." (p. 44) "Staff time was almost always described as the scarcest resource...and staff expansion the most often-cited way of improving third-space support for constituents" and "Staffing problems extend to maintenance of the computer infrastructure." (p. 45) */Funding and cost shifting/*: The report acknowledges and describes many of the pressures libraries work under in meeting growing demand. "Libraries have been shifting resources to accommodate the ever-growing demand for online services, but governments have generally not recognized or funded this expansion of service." (p. 47) "Field Report Excerpt #5" shares a conversation with library staff from the Albuquerque and Bernalillo County library system in New Mexico about cost-shifting to libraries. Among the study conclusions: "Cost-shifting onto community organizations needs to be met with additional funding of those organizations" and "Fuller funding of these intermediaries is the best means of assuring a meaningful broadband safety net and a stronger pathway to adoption in these communities." (p. 51) Full report: http://webarchive.ssrc.org/broadband_adoption.pdf The *FCC* also released survey data last week on broadband adoption and use in America, which many of you may already have seen. If not, it's here: http://wiredpen.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/fcc_broadband_survey_feb2010.pdf. The *Public Library Funding & Technology Access Study* provides additional national and state-level detail on all of the issues referenced above, including briefing reports on job-seeking, education and lifelong learning, and e-government. The reports are available at: http://www.ala.org/ala/research/initiatives/plftas/issuesbriefs/index.cfm, along with preliminary 2009-10 findings released at the ALA Midwinter Meeting: "A Perfect Storm Brewing: Budget Cuts Threaten Library Services at Time of Increased Demand." The *ALA Washington Office* videotaped today's study announcement with the FCC and SSRC researchers, which should be up at http://vimeo.com/user1958572 tomorrow. And here's a link to the District Dispatch just posted: http://bit.ly/d8iKX3. Best, Larra Larra Clark Project Manager ALA Office for Research & Statistics 800-941-8478 x8213 www.ala.org/plinternetfunding -- Portland State University logo Suzanne L. Sager Library East, Cataloging Portland State University 503-725-8169 503-725-5799 sagers at pdx.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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We're thinking of?extending a wall at the Southern Wasco County Library as a temporary measure until a new building can be built in future years.? We were wondering if anyone?has an experience to share?- such as?what they did, how much was added on, and any advice in retrospect. ? Thanks, ? Sheila Dooley? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From paynter at pdx.edu Wed Mar 3 13:26:42 2010 From: paynter at pdx.edu (Robin A. Paynter) Date: Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:26:42 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] ACRL National Upcoming E-learning Opportunities Message-ID: <4B8ED412.8060404@pdx.edu> FYI- Robin Paynter -- more continuing education info on the ACRL-Oregon webpage and blog ! ======================================== *Superpower your Browser: Open Source Research Tools - *March 23, 2010 This webcast will examine the two powerful browser tools LibX and Zotero, as well as others. By using free, open source tools, libraries can offer assistance and resources with little cost and foster skills that patrons can use throughout life, regardless of location. Presenter: Jason Puckett, Librarian for Communication and Instruction Librarian for User Education Technologies, Georgia State University Library *Visualizing Data - *March 30, 2010 Data visualization is fast becoming a premier tool for understanding data across information industries. The field of library and information science is no exception. Why visualize? Data visualizations make complex data easier to understand and bring forward concepts that otherwise might not emerge. Presenters: Lisa Kurt, Head, E-Resources and Serials, University of Nevada Reno; Will Kurt, Applications Development Librarian, University of Nevada Reno *Creating iGoogle Gadgets for your Library Users - *April 6, 2010 Learn how to populate basic, pre-programmed, ready-to-use gadgets with your library's content and take a look at an iGoogle page that contains a wide range of gadgetry including tabbed gateway searching of catalogs and databases, flash-animated library subject maps, a YouTube channel of library videos, Flickr slideshows of rare photographs from special collections, a search box for local electronic theses and dissertations, a gadget of highlights and links to blogs, and a gadget for communicating with reference librarians--all on one webpage. Presenters: Jason Clark and Tim Donahue, Montana State University *Getting Started with the Mobile Web - *April 15, 2010 More and more studies are showing that the trend towards usage of mobile devices has moved beyond early adopters into the mainstream. Are you interested in launching a mobile-optimized website for your library, but not quite sure where to begin? Constrained budgets don't have to limit an institution's ability to remain flexible and dynamic in the face of the constantly moving target of emerging technologies. Participants will benefit from this timely snapshot of what is rapidly becoming an essential venue for library access. Presenters: Courtney Greene, Instruction & Online Learning Librarian, DePaul University; Missy Roser, Reference & Instruction Librarian, DePaul University; Beth Ruane, Outreach & Reference Services Librarian, DePaul University *Influencing without Authority - *April 28, 2010 Regardless of what position you hold, much of your success in the library profession will depend on your ability to enlist the support of others. How can you influence people even when you don't have (or don't want to rely on) formal authority? Presenter: Melanie Hawks, Learning and Development Coordinator, J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah All webcasts will be held at 11 a.m. Pacific, 12:00 p.m. Mountain, 1:00 p.m. Central, 2:00 p.m. Eastern, and are 90 minutes in length. Complete details and registration materials are online at http://www.acrl.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/events/elearning/index.cfm. Questions should be directed to Margot Conahan at mconahan at ala.org , or call 312-280-2522. ### The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) is a division of the American Library Association (ALA), representing more than 12,500 academic and research librarians and interested individuals. ACRL is the only individual membership organization in North America that develops programs, products and services to meet the unique needs of academic and research librarians. Its initiatives enable the higher education community to understand the role that academic libraries play in the teaching, learning and research environments. ACRL is on the Web at http://www.acrl.org/. -- Portland State University logo *Robin Paynter* Social Sciences Librarian 220D Library Portland State University 503.725.4501 503.725.4524 paynter at pdx.edu http://www.pdx.edu/library/paynter.html "The fragmentation of rational knowledge in the postmodern world has produced a focus on information that is unaware of its history." -- Marcus Breen (1997) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: psu_signature165x35.gif Type: image/gif Size: 1469 bytes Desc: not available URL: From Anna.Johnson at mhcc.edu Wed Mar 3 14:39:23 2010 From: Anna.Johnson at mhcc.edu (Anna Johnson) Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2010 14:39:23 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] Registration OPEN: 2010 Oregon Information Literacy Summit Message-ID: The 4th Annual Oregon Information Literacy Summit will take place on Saturday, April 3 at Linn Benton CC. Attendance is capped at 80, so don't delay - complete your registration today! Point your browser to: http://ilago.wordpress.com/oregon-il-summit/ Join colleagues from across Oregon's colleges, universities and K-12 schools for a day focused on The C's of Change: Curriculum, Courage, and Collaboration. Keynote speakers are Dr. John Bean and Lynn Deeken of Seattle University with "Creating Students as Expert Insiders: Using Backward Design and Library/Faculty Partnerships to Teach Disciplinary Writing and Research." Registration is only $25 ($20 students). We look forward to seeing you all! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bvss at pdx.edu Wed Mar 3 14:53:48 2010 From: bvss at pdx.edu (Suzanne Sager) Date: Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:53:48 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] [Fwd: [APACOUN ] Please help spread the word about National Library Workers Day on April 13] Message-ID: <4B8EE87C.7030801@pdx.edu> FYI, Suzanne L. Sager Oregon ALA Chapter Councilor -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [APACOUN ] Please help spread the word about National Library Workers Day on April 13 Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2010 17:43:14 -0500 From: Jenifer Grady To: , , , , , http://www.ala-apa.org/about/nlwd.html - Thank you! Pay equity for library employees, focus of National Library Workers Day, April 13, 2010 CHICAGO -- On April 13, thousands of communities will celebrate National Library Workers Day (NLWD), a time when library staff, patrons, administrators and Friends groups will recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers. You are invited to name a "Star" library employee for the NLWD website at http://www.ala-apa.org/about/nlwd.html, where everyone can see what makes this person an exceptional library employee. Anyone working in or for a library can be nominated, and self-nominations are welcome. The day's theme "Libraries Work Because We Do!" focuses on how library services depend on the important work done by every library employee. Library employees help Americans deal with tough economic times. Patrons are visiting libraries in record numbers, seeking guidance from library employees in using computers and the Internet, accessing financial literacy resources, and searching for jobs. This year, there is a special emphasis on the need for pay equity for library workers, even in this economy. There are ideas on building a case in the Better Salaries and Pay Equity Toolkit . It will be followed a week later by Equal Pay Day on April 20, which was originated by the National Committee on Pay Equity (NCPE) in 1996 as a public awareness event to illustrate the gap between men's and women's wages. ALA-APA and ALA are also supporting the inclusion of library employees in the /Jobs for Main Street Act/ under discussion by Congress. Data from the U.S. Census and from /Library Journal/'s survey of beginning librarians show that female librarian salaries continue to be lower than male library employees. The wage gap for the nation remains with women earning 77 cents for every dollar a man earns. Library employees also continue to receive lower salaries in comparison with traditionally male occupations with comparable education requirements and job responsibilities. In 2008, the ALA-APA passed a resolution endorsing a minimum entry-level salary for professional librarians of $40,000 that is adjusted annually according to the latest cost of living index/CPI data; and a living wage for all library employees of $13* *that is adjusted annually in relation to the Federal poverty guidelines. Become a fan of National Library Workers Day on Facebook.com and add your library's celebratory photos and ideas. You may also purchase NLWD caps, shirts, and other gifts at the NLWD store on Caf? Press at http://www.cafepress.com/ALA_APA . For more information about National Library Workers Day, please contact Jenifer Grady at jgrady at ala.org or visit the National Library Workers Day website at http://www.ala-apa.org/about/nlwd.html. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get REAL SALARY DATA with the Library Salary Database - http://www.ala.org/cfapps/salarysurvey/salarysurveyform/form.cfm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Become a CERTIFIED PUBLIC LIBRARY ADMINISTRATOR - http://www.ala-apa.org/certification/cplaapplication.html -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Boost your career by reading Library Worklife - http://www.ala-apa.org/newsletter/current.html -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jenifer Grady, MSLS, MBA, CAE - jgrady at ala.org Director, American Library Association-Allied Professional Association (ALA-APA) 50 East Huron, Chicago, IL 60611 312-280-2424 (o), 312-280-5297 (f) http://www.ala-apa.org ALA-APA advocates for improving the Salaries and Status of Library Employees Have you contributed to ALA-APA this year? -- Portland State University logo Suzanne L. 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I found it to be an excellent film, and I feel very strongly that as many people as possible should see it. Please go to the film?s website and watch he trailer and consider purchasing it for your library. The producer, Haydn Reiss is willing to sell the DVD at a 20% discount to Oregon libraries. The $80 price he quoted to me includes public performance rights for the film. I hope many of you will take advantage of this. 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 Go Green, Keep it on screen - think before you print. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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He asked "people of the United States to recognize the important role that information plays in our daily lives, and appreciate the need for a greater understanding of its impact." In this context, Lisa Stock, Dean of Learning Resources at College of DuPage, Jean Donham, Associate Professor in School Library Studies at The University of Northern Iowa Division of School Library Studies and the Department of Curriculum & Instruction and Dane Ward, Dean of Public Services at Illinois State University's Milner Library, will give a background briefing on the working standards and assessments for national literacy and open a dialog on what librarians can do to strengthen efforts to encourage and build information literacy efforts not only in your own library, but in concert with your colleagues around the country. This webcast is 90 minutes in length. Visit http://bcr.org/training/partners/teleconferences/index.html for additional information or contact BCR directly at info at bcr.org Location: View the training via webcast from your personal computer or a computer you can access easily. Or you may attend a group session at a location near you. Please review the host sites http://bcr.org/training/partners/teleconferences/sites/oregon/literacy.html to find a convenient location. (Check back later if no Oregon sites are listed initially) How to Register: Register online at http://bcr.org/training/partners/teleconferences/registration.html - registration is FREE. Background Information: This webcast is being made available free of charge to staff from Oregon libraries through a statewide membership to BCR (http://www.bcr.org), paid for by the Oregon State Library with LSTA funds. An online archive of this presentation will be available for up to 30 days after the original broadcast date. Please visit http://bcr.org/training/partners/teleconferences/index.html for more information. A DVD of this webcast should be available for you to check out from the State Library about one month after the date it was broadcast. DVDs of previous Soaring to Excellence webcasts are available at State Library (http://catalog.willamette.edu/screens/opacmenu_s2.html) through your library's establish interlibrary loan process. Learn more about these DVDs and other Library and Information Science professional resources at our blog (http://osl-lis.blogspot.com/). Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bvss at pdx.edu Thu Mar 4 09:24:47 2010 From: bvss at pdx.edu (Suzanne Sager) Date: Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:24:47 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] [Fwd: [alacro-l] ALA Annual Early Bird Registration Deadline Friday, March 5th] Message-ID: <4B8FECDF.1090107@pdx.edu> FYI, Suzanne L. Sager Oregon ALA Chapter Councilor -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [alacro-l] ALA Annual Early Bird Registration Deadline Friday, March 5th Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2010 12:18:34 -0500 From: Michael Dowling To: ALACRO-L Register by Friday, March 5th to Save on ALA Annual Conference in Washington, D.C June 24-29th! ALA Annual Conference With unsurpassed programming, special events and networking, plus the world's largest exhibits for libraries of all types, this conference is a must for you and your staff. Preliminary Program (PDF) Network with more than 25,000 other attendees and help set the course for the future of libraries! ALA Annual Conference is the best place to advance your career, connect with colleagues, and learn new skills to better serve your community. With more than 300 programs and 50 pre-conferences offered on every aspect of library work, you'll come away with new ideas for your library. Washington, D.C. is a compact conference city with many new amenities for after hours networking, plus world class cultural and entertainment nearby. More than 1,500 vendors in the largest library exhibits anywhere - including our Cookbook Pavilion, Games Pavilion and Green Building Technologies Pavilion. Exhibits open one day early--join us on Friday from 5:30pm - 7:30pm for the exhibits opening reception. Dozens of excellent full- and half-day preconferences that help you improve library services to your community. Build professional skill at hundreds of programs for librarians, support staff, trustees and advocates. SPECIAL EVENTS NOT TO MISS! And a concentration of world-class speakers and special events you won't find anywhere else . . . authors, media leaders, renowned library stars, and even a Duchess. For more information about any of these speakers or events, visit our conference website . Toni Morrison, Opening General Session (Saturday, June 26, 5:30- 7:00 pm) Sarah, The Duchess of York (Sunday, June 27, 8:00 - 9:00 am) Nancy Pearl with Mary McDonagh Murphy (Saturday, June 26, 8:00 -9:00 am) Sue Monk Kidd and Ann Kidd Taylor (Saturday, June 26, 10:30 -11:30 am) Dave Isay (Sunday, June 27, 10:30 -11:30 am) Will Shortz (Sunday, June 27, 1:00 -2:30 pm), PLA President's Program Junot Diaz (Monday, June 28, 3:00 -4:00 pm) Plus . . . ProQuest Scholarship Bash on Saturday night at the Newseum ALA President's Program, Sunday, June 27, 2010, 3:30-5:30 p.m.: Libraries Wanted: Dead or Alive, featuring Eppo van Nispen tot Sevenaer Library Advocacy Day at the US Capitol - Tuesday from 11am -- Portland State University logo Suzanne L. Sager Library East, Cataloging Portland State University 503-725-8169 503-725-5799 sagers at pdx.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Materials will be delivered via mail or Orbis Cascade Alliance Courier, and you may return them the same way. Huebner, C.E. (2001). Hear and Say: Reading with Toddler. Bainbridge Island, WA: Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island. Hear and say reading teaches parents, grandparents, babysitters, and volunteers a simple way of reading stories with young children that encourages early language development. Using conversation about the story and pictures, Hear and say reading helps build a child's vocabulary and sentence skills. Based on the work of Grover Whitehurst. (video description) Turner, M. & Kober, N. (1998). From Thibodaux to Tucumcari: Family Literacy in Rural Libraries. Washington, D.C.: Center for the Book. This report on the Viburnum Family Literacy Project discusses what makes library-based family literacy programs work, and how policy makers, grantmakers, and community leaders can collaborate to promote family literacy in rural areas. (taken from the inside cover of the report.) Agosto, D.E. & Hughes-Hassell, S. (2010). Urban Teens in the Library: Research and Practice. Chicago, IL: American Library Association. Urban Teens in the Library is the perfect solution for the concerns and uncertainty many librarians face when supporting this group of patrons and students. From a team of experts who have researched the information habits and preferences of urban teens to build better and more effective school and public library programs, this book will show readers . The importance of moving beyond stereotypes and revamping library services . The value of street lit and social networking . How a library website can meet the information needs of teens This groundbreaking book is relevant to all librarians working with urban teens and looking for ways to reach out to them. (book description) Be sure to check out our Library and Information Science (LIS) blog (http://osl-lis.blogspot.com/) to discover the most recent additions to our LIS collection and search our catalog (http://oregon.gov/OSL/index.shtml) for our complete holdings. The library science collection is meant to support the whole Oregon library community. The Library Development Division welcomes your suggestions for acquisitions - see the blog for an input form or email us! This collection is funded with LSTA funds administered by the Oregon State Library. Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The most significant OCLC resource is the WorldCat database which supports an ever-growing web of library cooperation, giving libraries the means to share materials, metadata and other services. Cataloging records in OCLC are not static entities that never change. OCLC actually does maintenance on these records and keeps them up-to-date with changing standards and coding. This costs money. WorldCat works to the degree that libraries add their holdings to the database and it also gives our patrons a means to find us via the Worldwide Web. Libraries that opt to get their cataloging records from another source may save money but they do need to aware that not adding their holdings to WorldCat will undermine their library's ability to be connected to other libraries for cooperative resource sharing into the future. Very few of us have ever been able to afford to own the complete collection we want to offer our patrons and this was one of the early reasons that the OCLC cooperative was established. Its function as a global discovery tool that helps people find library resources is even more important today now that there are multiple for-profit organizations offering access to information for a fee. The value of a library cooperative is hard to quantify and comes with a cost. But it's hard to imagine what library options would look like today if we did not have a cooperative database that we can rely on being there for the many services we individually choose to offer our patrons. Pat Pat French, M.A., MLS Manager, Collections & Technical Services Multnomah County Library 205 NE Russell Street Portland, OR 97212-3796 voice 503-988-5493 fax 503-988-5561 -----Original Message----- From: libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Cindy M. Hutchison Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 9:07 AM To: Libs-Or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us Subject: [Libs-Or] Alternatives to OCLC Thanks to all who have responded to my question. I have a few options to explore... Cynthia Hutchison, Cataloger Douglas County Library System Roseburg OR 541.440.6007 cmhutchi at co.douglas.or.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From pamn at wccls.org Thu Mar 4 12:49:12 2010 From: pamn at wccls.org (Pam North) Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2010 12:49:12 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] Opportunities still available! Volunteer at the 2010 PLA National Conference in Portland In-Reply-To: <94DD37F0A1DC734096E7762868418AD50267144E@WCCLSWEBSTER.wccls.lib.or.us> References: <94DD37F0A1DC734096E7762868418AD50267144E@WCCLSWEBSTER.wccls.lib.or.us> Message-ID: <94DD37F0A1DC734096E7762868418AD502671524@WCCLSWEBSTER.wccls.lib.or.us> Want to be a part of making the PLA National Conference in Portland, Oregon a great experience for everyone? Consider volunteering! Volunteers receive an Exhibits Plus badge which allows access to the Exhibits Hall, as well as admission to the Opening General Session with Nicholas D. Kristof, the New Member Reception, the All Conference Reception and the Closing Session with Sarah Vowell. Varied volunteer opportunities and shifts are available - there are still openings for bag stuffing on Monday 03/22, ALA Store set-up on Tuesday 03/23 and "floaters" on Thursday 03/25 and Friday 03/26. Please click on the following link to sign up for shifts: http://www.stepupbig.com/events.php?a=680298178326115129538 You will see Free Online Volunteer Management. Fill in the Name, Email and Phone fields - you may ignore the Participant box. Click on the Submit button which will take you to the PLA 2010 Local Arrangements Committee Events page listing all of the volunteer opportunities. Click on the items under the Event Name to see more information and to volunteer by clicking on the Volunteer Now button. Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering at PLA! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bvss at pdx.edu Thu Mar 4 15:27:14 2010 From: bvss at pdx.edu (Suzanne Sager) Date: Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:27:14 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] [Fwd: [alacro-l] LSTA/Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Language] Message-ID: <4B9041D2.50203@pdx.edu> FYI, Suzanne L. Sager Oregon ALA Chapter Councilor -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [alacro-l] LSTA/Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Language Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2010 18:19:40 -0500 From: Emily Sheketoff To: Chapter leaders, please forward this as broadly as possible This week and next begins a time for critical advocacy to support libraries. We need as many members of Congress as possible to sign onto these letters for the following two programs -- remember, every other group is doing the same thing we are. If we don't advocate for libraries and library funding, the money that should be allocated to us could go to other groups who are calling in louder and higher numbers. Please call your members of Congress on the following two issues: *_LSTA_* Congress is currently busy drafting up the federal budget for fiscal year 2011. It has never been more important than now that Congress fully funds the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), the only annual source for federal funding to public libraries. As Congress writes next year's budget they need to understand that dollars from the state and local levels are at an all time low and libraries can not continue to do their important work with out this funding. There is a letter circulating around the House of Representatives urging the Appropriations Committee to include $300 million in funding through LSTA in the FY2011 budget. Please go to http://www.capwiz.com/ala/home/ to find out the name and number of your Representative and call his or her office and tell them about work your library does in the community. It is always a good idea to stress what programs and resources your library provide to help build the local economy, help kids with their homework, and so much more. *After you have explained how libraries are an incredibly valuable investment, please ask your representative to sign onto the "Dear Colleague" letter supporting LSTA. * *_ _* *_School Libraries_* In his FY2011 budget, President Obama consolidated Improving Literacy Through School Libraries with five other literacy programs. This would mean that school libraries will have to directly compete with other programs to receive federal dollars under the President's plan. However, Congress is busy drafting up their own budget for FY2011 right now, and there is no word yet if they will go along with President Obama's recommendation of consolidation. Congress needs to hear from their constituents NOW about the important role that school libraries play in today's schools. Right now there is a letter circulating around the House of Representatives urging the Appropriations Committee to specifically appropriate $100 million for Improving Literacy Through School Libraries. This amount means that this program will be available to every state, rather than the current competitive grant program. Please go to http://www.capwiz.com/ala/home/ to find out the name and number of your Representative and call his or her office explaining to them how important having a school library can be in a child's education. *Please ask them to sign on to the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries "Dear Colleague."* Once your representative or their staff confirms that they would like to sign on to the funding "Dear Colleagues," please ask them to contact the staffers below depending on their party affiliation: Democrat Ask them to contact Joseph Mais in Rep. Grijalva's office and ask them to sign onto the Dear Colleague. His email address is joseph.mais at mail.house.gov and his phone number is (202) 225-2435. Republican Ask them to contact Rachel Fenton in Rep. Vernon Ehlers' office and sign onto the Dear Colleague. Her e-mail address is Rachel.Fenton at mail.house.gov and her phone number is (202) 225-3831. It is of the utmost importance that you contact your Representative today and urge them to sign on to these letters! We need to keep the pressure on our elected officials until the deadline for signatures on these critical letters expires. Grijalva and Ehlers plan to send the letter on Friday, March 12, so time is of the essence. -- Portland State University logo Suzanne L. Sager Library East, Cataloging Portland State University 503-725-8169 503-725-5799 sagers at pdx.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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If we don?t advocate for libraries and library funding, the money that should be allocated to us could go to other groups who are calling in louder and higher numbers. Please call your members of Congress on the following two issues: *LSTA* Congress is currently busy drafting up the federal budget for fiscal year 2011. It has never been more important than now that Congress fully funds the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), the only annual source for federal funding to public libraries. As Congress writes next year?s budget they need to understand that dollars from the state and local levels are at an all time low and libraries can not continue to do their important work with out this funding. There is a letter circulating around the House of Representatives urging the Appropriations Committee to include $300 million in funding through LSTA in the FY2011 budget. Please go to http://www.capwiz.com/ala/home/ to find out the name and number of your Representative and call his or her office and tell them about work your library does in the community. It is always a good idea to stress what programs and resources your library provide to help build the local economy, help kids with their homework, and so much more. *After you have explained how libraries are an incredibly valuable investment, please ask your representative to sign onto the ?Dear Colleague? letter supporting LSTA. * * * *School Libraries* In his FY2011 budget, President Obama consolidated Improving Literacy Through School Libraries with five other literacy programs. This would mean that school libraries will have to directly compete with other programs to receive federal dollars under the President?s plan. However, Congress is busy drafting up their own budget for FY2011 right now, and there is no word yet if they will go along with President Obama?s recommendation of consolidation. Congress needs to hear from their constituents NOW about the important role that school libraries play in today?s schools. Right now there is a letter circulating around the House of Representatives urging the Appropriations Committee to specifically appropriate $100 million for Improving Literacy Through School Libraries. This amount means that this program will be available to every state, rather than the current competitive grant program. Please go to http://www.capwiz.com/ala/home/ to find out the name and number of your Representative and call his or her office explaining to them how important having a school library can be in a child?s education. *Please ask them to sign on to the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries ?Dear Colleague.?* Once your representative or their staff confirms that they would like to sign on to the funding ?Dear Colleagues,? please ask them to contact the staffers below depending on their party affiliation: Democrat Ask them to contact Joseph Mais in Rep. Grijalva?s office and ask them to sign onto the Dear Colleague. His email address is joseph.mais at mail.house.gov and his phone number is (202) 225-2435. Republican Ask them to contact Rachel Fenton in Rep. Vernon Ehlers? office and sign onto the Dear Colleague. Her e-mail address is Rachel.Fenton at mail.house.govand her phone number is (202) 225-3831. It is of the utmost importance that you contact your Representative today and urge them to sign on to these letters! We need to keep the pressure on our elected officials until the deadline for signatures on these critical letters expires. Grijalva and Ehlers plan to send the letter on Friday, March 12, so time is of the essence. Kristin Murphy Government Relations Specialist American Library Association - Washington Office 1615 New Hampshire Ave. NW, First Floor Washington, D.C., 20009-2520 Phone Number: 202.628.8410 kmurphy at alawash.org Questions about the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act? Go to www.ala.org/knowyourstimulus -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027 Newport, OR 97365 Work phone & fax: 541-265-3066 Work email: diedre at beachbooks.org Home email: diedre08 at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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REQUIREDQUALIFICATIONS: Education: MLS fromALA-accredited institution, or equivalent Experience: 2 years professional experience in an academic library, recentexperience with instructional technologies, and recent teachingexperience in information literacy competencies TOVIEW THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND APPLY ONLINE: *Copy/paste this link into browser address line: jobs.lanecc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51428 or *visit https://jobs.lanecc.edu Lane only accepts onlineapplications. Excellent Benefits Package: www.lanecc.edu/hr. For assistance please contact recruitment at lanecc.eduattn: LynnMarie or call (541) 463-5586 Lane Community Collegeis an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ ADA Institution embracingdiversity. Women and Minority Candidates are encouraged to apply. Nadine Williams Office of Academic and Student Affairs williamsn at lanecc.edu 541-687-9608 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jessica.rondema at state.or.us Thu Mar 4 16:23:01 2010 From: jessica.rondema at state.or.us (Jessica Rondema) Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2010 16:23:01 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] Literature, Fiction, and Comic Books for Offer from OSL Message-ID: <0B5372E0-B9AA-48A5-BD4C-719A880AEAE3@oslmac.osl.state.or.us> The following titles are available from the Oregon State Library: The Complete Andersen: All of the 168 Stories by Hans Christian Andersen; 1949 The Complete Tales of Uncle Remus; 1955 The Girl Who Could Fly; 2008 Egrets to the Flames; 2007 When Gods and Dragons Dance; 2007 That Which is Sown; 2005 Sweetbitter; 1994 The Sum of His Syndromes; 2007 (2 copies) The Hearts of Horses; 2007 A Horse of Her Own; 2008 Vigil for a Stranger; 1995 Inagehi; 1994 Longarm: On the Overland Trail; 1987 Space Station Seventh Grade; 1982 Annie on My Mind; 1982 If Beale Street Could Talk; 1974 The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle; 1988 Outside over There; 1987 The Taipei Chinese Pen: A Quarterly Journal of Contemporary Chinese Literature from Taiwan; Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009 Fugitive from the Cubicle Police: A Dilbert Book; 1996 True Comics; 1947-1950 Please let me know by Thursday, March 11th if you are interested in any of these titles, and if you are on the Orbis Courier. Thank you, Jessica Jessica Rondema Technical Services Specialist Oregon State Library 250 Winter St. NE Salem OR 97301 503-378-5434 jessica.rondema at state.or.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From April.M.Baker at state.or.us Fri Mar 5 08:33:37 2010 From: April.M.Baker at state.or.us (April Baker) Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2010 08:33:37 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] Jobline - 3/5/10 Message-ID: Oregon State Library Jobline An Electronic Jobline from the Oregon State Library....... March 5, 2010 Closing Dates 03/05/10 Librarian II, Lake Oswego, OR 03/12/10 Connecting to Collections Planning Grant Coordinator, Portland, OR 03/15/10 Electronic Records Archivist, Eugene, OR 03/15/10 Youth Services Librarian, Wilsonville, OR 03/22/10 Library Services Consultant, Salem, OR 03/26/10 On-call Children's Reference Librarian, Wilsonville, OR Job Announcements ************************************** Posted: 2/12/10 Librarian II Closes: 3/5/10 Lake Oswego, OR Librarian II - Reference Department The Position: The highly rated Lake Oswego Public library is seeking a full time Librarian to join a team of committed, enthusiastic and creative professionals who strive to provide excellent customer service. Under the supervision of the Library Manager for Reference and Adult Services, the individual in this position would participate in maintaining the Library's collection and assist individuals in locating and obtaining materials. The position is represented by the Lake Oswego Municipal Employees' Association and includes excellent benefits. See the job announcement here. Application Process: You may visit our web site at www.ci.oswego.or.us to download the required application in Word or PDF formats or pick up an application at Lake Oswego City Hall, 380 A Avenue, Human Resources Office, Lake Oswego, Oregon. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. The City application must be submitted to by: Salary: $3,589 to $4,581 per month. Closes: 5:00 P.M., Friday, March 5, 2010 The City is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women and qualified individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. If you wish modification of the selection process in order to accommodate a disability, please make your request in writing and submit it with your required application materials. ************************************** Posted: 2/26/10 Connecting to Collections Planning Grant Coordinator Closes: 3/12/10 Portland, OR Brief description: The Oregon Museums Association, on behalf of the collaboration of Oregon museums, libraries and cultural institutions, is seeking to contract for a coordinator of this Connecting to Collections statewide planning grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The professional project coordinator will facilitate the goals and activities of the grant project, including meeting and event coordination, marketing and communications, and steering committee activities. The project's collaborators include the Oregon Libraries Association, Tam?stslikt Cultural Institute, the Oregon Heritage Commission, the Oregon Historical Society, and OMA. For additional information, contact Kyle Jansson at 503-986-0673 or heritage.info at state.or.us Link to full announcement: ************************************** Posted: 1/29/10 Electronic Records Archivist Closes: 03/15/10 Eugene, OR The University of Oregon Libraries seeks a dynamic, creative, and user-oriented colleague for the position of Electronic Records Archivist. This position provides the opportunity for a recent professional or an experienced archivist to participate in a wide range of services and professional responsibilities in a collaborative environment. Duties & Responsibilities: The Electronic Records Archivist is responsible for the access, maintenance, preservation, retention, and disposal of University records in electronic and paper form. The person in this position: develops and maintains all related policies, procedures, manuals, and training materials for the University Records Management program; systematically acquires and manages University electronic records in both dark and light archives; in conjunction with the University Historian and Archivist, provides outreach and consultation to University departments regarding their responsibilities for information management planning, including advice on life cycles, retention schedules, and policies; researches and implements innovative changes in the program in order to strengthen its legal status while recognizing the specific needs of each department in managing information; provides primary support and training for Archivists' Toolkit, including collaboration with internal and external partners; takes a leading role in Oregon University System (OUS) policymaking for electronic records management and makes significant contributions to state and regional electronic records management policies and practices; and supervises .20 FTE student employees. Reports to the Head of Special Collections & University Archives. Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited Master's Degree in Library and Information Science with an emphasis in archives or records management; or Master's Degree in Archival Administration; or Master's Degree in relevant field with CRM (Certified Records Manager); experience or training in developing office contacts, surveying offices, and creating retention schedules; knowledge of relevant state and federal law pertaining to university records, such as FERPA and HIPAA; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Desired: Two years of experience related to the management of electronic records of information systems; training or special education in archival administration and/or electronic records management; knowledge of or experience with Archivists' Toolkit or other data management system. The successful candidate will support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment. Salary & Benefits: Salary commensurate with education and experience. The UO offers a generous benefits package. For details, see: http://hr.uoregon.edu/benefits. Application Deadline: Position remains open until filled; applications received by March 15, 2010 will receive priority consideration. To Apply: Send Word or PDF attachments via e-mail in care of Ms. Laine Stambaugh, Director, Library Human Resources, 1299 University of Oregon Libraries, Eugene, OR 97403-1299 to libapps at uoregon.edu, and include the following: 1) cover letter addressing your qualifications for the position; 2) r?sum?; and 3) list of names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references (one of whom must be indicated as your most recent supervisor). For complete announcement and details, see: http://libweb.uoregon.edu/admnpers/acad.html. The University of Oregon is an AA/EOE, ADA-compliant institution committed to cultural diversity. ************************************** Posted: 2/26/10 Youth Services Librarian Closes: 3/15/10 Wilsonville, OR Brief description of position: Position responisble for providing high quality, innovative, and popular services to the youth of the Wilsonville area and to their parents. The position leads a skilled, energetic, and imaginative team who plans, develops, and coordinates programming to teens and children. The incumbent will also provide direct reference and reader's advisory services to citizens and select, and coordinate selection, for the department. Requires a Master's degree in Library Sciences, with and emphasis in youth services, and three years of progressively responsible library experience emphasizing work with teens and/or children. Salary Range: $22.06 - $28.13 per hour. Link to the full job announcement. http://www.ci.wilsonville.or.us/Index.aspx?page=12 ************************************** Posted: 3/5/10 Library Services Consultant Closes: 3/22/10 Salem, OR The Oregon Council of County Law Libraries (OCCLL), representing 36 county law libraries throughout the state, received an LSTA planning grant for 2010. OCCLL seeks a consultant as a guide and facilitator through the service planning process. The consultant will assess needs, assist in developing service delivery options, and produce a final report. You may visit our website at http://www.occll.org/RFP2010.php to download the Request for Proposals. Proposals are due March 22, 2010. ************************************** Posted: 2/26/10 On-call Children's Reference Librarian Closes: 3/26/10 (or until filled) Wilsonville, OR Brief description of position: On-call professional position with no scheduled hours. Works evenings and weekends as needed. The On-Call Children's Reference Librarian provides direct reference and reader's advisory services in the Children's department. Requirements include a bachelor's degree in any field, and a Master's degree in Library Sciences, with an emphasis on children's services or equivalent. Significant knowledge of children's literature required. Salary Range: $20.79 to $26.50 per hour. Link to the full job announcement. http://www.ci.wilsonville.or.us/Index.aspx?page=12 ************************************** To list a job announcement please provide the following information: Job Title Closing Date City & State Brief description of position Link to the full job announcement All listings with no closing date mentioned will be removed from Jobline after one month Email your request to April Baker. To Unsubscribe To subscribe/unsubscribe from libs-or, go here Contacts at the Oregon State Library Technical Assistance: 503-932-1004. Jobline Editor: April Baker, 503-378-2464. Oregon State Library homepage: http://www.oregon.gov/OSL. Libs-or subscription assistance: 503-932-1004. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jim.b.scheppke at state.or.us Fri Mar 5 08:40:52 2010 From: jim.b.scheppke at state.or.us (Jim Scheppke) Date: Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:40:52 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] Federal $$$ for Libraries: Please Call Your Representative's Office Before March 12th In-Reply-To: <4B90DC17.457E.0095.0@cslib.org> Message-ID: Dear Colleagues: I want to emphasize the importance of the message sent to this list yesterday by Diedre Conkling of the OLA Legislation and Library Development Committee. We need EVERY Oregon representative to sign on to the ?Dear Colleague? letter for LSTA funding and school library funding. Here are the numbers to call. If you?ve never called your Representative?s office before, you?ll find that it is easier than you think. They are glad you hear from you. You?re a constituent (be sure to say this). You only have one call to make. Do it today! 1st District, Rep. David Wu, 202-225-0855 2nd District, Rep. Greg Walden, 202-225-6730 3rd District, Rep. Earl Blumenauer, 202-225-4811 4th District, Rep. Peter DeFazio, 202-225-6416 5th District, Rep. Kurt Schrader, 202-225-5711 ********** LSTA Congress is currently busy drafting up the federal budget for fiscal year 2011. It has never been more important than now that Congress fully funds the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), the only annual source for federal funding to public libraries. As Congress writes next year's budget they need to understand that dollars from the state and local levels are flat and libraries can not continue to do their important work with out this funding. There is a letter circulating around the House of Representatives urging the Appropriations Committee to include $300 million in funding through LSTA in the FY2011 budget. Please call your Representative?s office and tell them what LSTA does for your library (databases, L-net, demonstration grants, etc.). It is always a good idea to stress what programs and resources your library provides to help build the local economy, help kids and students, and so much more. After you have explained how libraries are an incredibly valuable investment, please ask your representative to sign onto the "Dear Colleague" letter supporting LSTA. School Libraries In his FY2011 budget, President Obama consolidated Improving Literacy Through School Libraries with five other literacy programs. This would mean that school libraries will have to directly compete with other programs to receive federal dollars under the President's plan. However, Congress is busy drafting up their own budget for FY2011 right now, and there is no word yet if they will go along with President Obama's recommendation of consolidation. Congress needs to hear from their constituents NOW about the important role that school libraries play in today's schools. Right now there is a letter circulating around the House of Representatives urging the Appropriations Committee to specifically appropriate $100 million for Improving Literacy Through School Libraries. This amount means that this program will be available to every state, rather than the current competitive grant program. Please call your Representative?s office and explain to them how important having a school library can be in a child's education. Please ask them to sign on to the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries "Dear Colleague." Once your representative or their staff confirms that they would like to sign on to the funding "Dear Colleagues," please ask them to contact the staffers below depending on their party affiliation: Democrat Ask them to contact Joseph Mais in Rep. Grijalva's office and ask them to sign onto the Dear Colleague. His email address is joseph.mais at mail.house.gov and his phone number is (202) 225-2435. Republican Ask them to contact Rachel Fenton in Rep. Vernon Ehlers' office and sign onto the Dear Colleague. Her e-mail address is Rachel.Fenton at mail.house.gov and her phone number is (202) 225-3831. It is of the utmost importance that you contact your Representative today and urge them to sign on to these letters! We need to keep the pressure on our elected officials until the deadline for signatures on these critical letters expires. Grijalva and Ehlers plan to send the letter on Friday, March 12, so time is of the essence. ------ End of Forwarded Message 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 Go Green, Keep it on screen - think before you print. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Some of the reasons you should vote for Molly Raphael are her broad and deep knowledge of ALA and her experience in its governance at all levels; her long record of demonstrated leadership ability and experience; her extensive experience in working with government officials at the local, state and federal levels; her extensive experience with working with the media, both on and off the record; her long record of promoting ALA's core values (open access, intellectual freedom, and privacy) on the frontlines and through ALA; her championed diversity (in hiring, programming and outreach to underserved) and she received the Arthur Fleming Civil Rights Award; and she has built collaboratives across all types of libraries and community organizations. Molly Raphael has truly walked the walk and will make an ideal ALA President. Please take the time to visit her website at http://mollyraphael.org as you seek to make an informed choice. There you will find complete details about her platform as well as her career experience and ALA service. You can also read endorsements of Molly's candidacy from many professional colleagues, including several recent ALA Past Presidents from all types of libraries. Thank you, Suzanne L. Sager Oregon ALA Chapter Councilor -- Portland State University logo Suzanne L. Sager Library East, Cataloging Portland State University 503-725-8169 503-725-5799 sagers at pdx.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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While not designed to cover advanced or specialized topics, the course will also be a useful review for experienced catalogers, especially those who supervise or train other catalogers. Some familiarity with MARC is helpful. Trainers: Adam Schiff, Principal Cataloger, University of Washington Lori Robare, Assistant Head, Metadata Services and Digital Projects, University of Oregon The workshop will be held May 13-14, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, at the Eugene Public Library in downtown Eugene. Registration: **Cost of the two day workshop is: Early Registration (February - April 15) $60 Registration (April 16 - May 10) $80 This includes the workshop manual (lunch is on your own, a list of nearby places will be provided with registration confirmation) Registration is limited to 25 attendees. To reserve your space, please return the registration form below by email to olatsrt at gmail.com, then send payment to the address below. Registration is not final until payment has been received. Please make check or money order for your registration payable to OLA TSRT and mail to: Tiff Thornton 1299 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1299 Confirmation of registration will be sent upon receipt of payment. Directions, parking, food and lodging information will be included with your confirmation. For more information, contact Megan Dazey at olatsrt at gmail.com Registration Form Name: Institution: Address: E-mail: Phone # You will receive an email confirmation when your payment has been received. Thank you ************ Megan Dazey OLA TSRT Chair olatsrt at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From paynter at pdx.edu Mon Mar 8 11:10:53 2010 From: paynter at pdx.edu (Robin A. Paynter) Date: Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:10:53 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] Alliance Research Interest Group Summer Meeting 6/18 Message-ID: <4B954BBD.2070301@pdx.edu> SAVE THE DATE! The Alliance Research Interest Group (RIG) summer meeting will be on Friday, June 18, 2010, in room WS 149 at the University of Oregon (UO) Portland -- White Stage Building from 10:00am-12:00pm. Want to find out more about us? Check out our Alliance Research Interest Group webpage . Contact Laura Zeigen (OHSU) or Robin Paynter (PSU) if you have any questions about our group or would like to get involved! -- Portland State University logo *Robin Paynter* Social Sciences Librarian 220D Library Portland State University 503.725.4501 503.725.4524 paynter at pdx.edu http://www.pdx.edu/library/paynter.html "The fragmentation of rational knowledge in the postmodern world has produced a focus on information that is unaware of its history." -- Marcus Breen (1997) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Thanks, Heawon Paick, APALA Scholarship Committee Chair. --------------------------------------------- APALA Scholarship Purpose The Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association Scholarship will provide financial assistance to a student of Asian or Pacific background who is enrolled, or has been accepted into a master's or doctoral degree program in library and/or information science at a library school accredited by the American Library Association (ALA). Eligibility Criteria for the Award * Applicant must be attending or admitted into a master's degree or doctoral program in library and/or information science at a library school accredited by ALA. * Applicant must be in library school by Fall 2010. ?? Applicant may be either a full-time or part-time student. * Applicant must be of Asian/Pacific Islander heritage. * Applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U. S. or Canada. * Scholarship recipients may not receive more than one scholarship award. * Successful candidate must join, be an active member of APALA, and serve on the Scholarship Committee the following year. How to Apply Please enclose the following items in your application package: * Completed Application Form MSWord PDF * Resume * One page essay on *ONE* of the following topics: 1. Your vision of a librarian's role in the twenty-first century. 2. What contributions can I make as an APA Librarian? * Copies of the letter of acceptance to an ALA accredited library school and library graduate school transcript or undergraduate transcript. * Two letters of recommendation. Letters should highlight the applicant's academic and personal abilities and his/her potential to make positive contributions to the library profession. Scholarship applications and all supporting documents, should be submitted to the APALA Scholarship Committee Chair, and must be received via email with ???APALA Scholarship??? as Subject no later than April 30, 2010. Selection Procedures and Timeline * The APALA Scholarship Committee will select the scholarship recipient(s). * The Scholarship Committee Chair will receive the completed Application Packages by April 30. * Copies of the application packages received will be distributed to the APALA Scholarship Committee members by May 10. * The Scholarship Committee members will review the applications and submit recommendations for scholarship recipients to the Committee Chair by May 31. * The Committee will select final candidates by June 4. The Committee Chair will notify the final candidates as well as the other candidates who were not selected. * The scholarship check will be distributed to the recipient by August 29. Proof of enrollment for the Fall semester in an accredited library science program must be provided to the Scholarship Committee before check will be distributed to the recipient. Administrative Procedures * The scholarship shall be administered under the By Laws of APALA. * One $1000 scholarship will be awarded. However, if the Scholarship Fund should grow to an extent that sufficient income is available to finance more than one scholarship every year, the Scholarship Committee shall have the authority to award additional scholarships as authorized by the Executive Board. Additional scholarships will be awarded based on the same criteria and factors as the initial awards. * In the event that no applicants satisfy the above-mentioned criteria and factors in a given year, no scholarship will be awarded, with the option to grant additional scholarships the following year. Contact Information The Scholarship Committee Chair must receive the completed application packages by April 30, 2010. If you have any further questions, please contact the Chair of the Scholarship Committee. Completed application packages must be sent via email with APALA Scholarship as Subject to Heawon Paick at heawonpaick at gmail.com Heawon Paick Chair, APALA Scholarship Committee Junipero Serra Branch Los Angeles Public Library 323-846-5382 FAX) 323-846-5389 heawonpaick at gmail.com -- \\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\ Linda Ueki Absher / Reference Librarian for the Humanities Portland State University Library / Portland, OR absherl at pdx.edu / (503) 725-4713 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kyle.banerjee at gmail.com Mon Mar 8 14:23:42 2010 From: kyle.banerjee at gmail.com (Kyle Banerjee) Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2010 14:23:42 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] Register Now for Code4Lib Northwest! Message-ID: <47eed6661003081423x3aa8be76sbbd54c14bb344e49@mail.gmail.com> REGISTER NOW at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QFJ6C92 EVENT INFORMATION: When: Monday June 7th, 2010 Start: 9 AM End: 4:00 PM, with evening gathering for those interested at one of Portland's many local pubs/establishments Where: White Stag, Portland, Oregon Cost: $50 (primarily to cover snacks, refreshments and lunch for the group) Size: Facility can accommodate approximately 60 participants. Website: http://groups.google.com/group/pnwcode4lib/web/code4lib-northwest-2010 PRE-CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES When: Sunday, June 6th, 2010 Start: 6 PM End: ??? Where: TBA A pre-Code4Lib PNW get together for folks to get together, have a drink and chat. BACKGROUND: The code4lib Conference was born in a chatroom discussion in November 2005*. Code4lib members quickly coalesced around the idea and a popular, annual conference for library technologist and developers was born. The Pacific Northwest Code4Lib group was formed to build upon the original goals of the group/conference. It aims to connect developers so they can share information about projects, trends and technologies. Most importantly, it seeks to develop a community where people share information and experience and collaborate on work towards common goals. FORMAT: The Code4Lib Northwest meeting will be a one day conference in traditional Code4Lib style. It will feature approximately 8 20 minute sessions, and two periods (a morning and late afternoon) consisting of lightning talks. The facilities and the size should help keep the meeting cozy, and, with luck, everyone that wants to participate (do a lightning talk) will have the opportunity. PRESENTATIONS: In preparation for Code4Lib PNW, a small group of presentations have been pre-solicited and are available with the draft schedule here: http://groups.google.com/group/pnwcode4lib/web/code4lib-northwest-2010 Presentation ideas can be submitted to the Google Group or to Kyle Banerjee (kyle.banerjee at gmail.com) or Terry Reese (terry.reese at oregonstate.edu) directly. Presentations will be solicited until April 1st, 2010 to fill in the remainder of the presentation schedule. ATTENDEES AND REGISTRATION: Code4Lib Northwest 2010 event will be capped at 60 participants. Registration is $50, and it will cover lunch, refreshments throughout the day. Many thanks go to the Orbis Cascade Alliance and Oregon State University for underwriting the conference and generously donating time, facilities and money to keep registration costs down. QUESTIONS/COMMENTS: If you have questions, you can send them to either Terry Reese (terry.reese at oregonstate.edu), Kyle Banerjee (kyle.banerjee at gmail.com) or submit them to the Google group. -- ---------------------------------------------------------- Kyle Banerjee Digital Services Program Manager Orbis Cascade Alliance banerjek at uoregon.edu / 503.999.9787 From reed_ann at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Tue Mar 9 08:15:36 2010 From: reed_ann at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Ann Reed) Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 08:15:36 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] Satellite Coordinates/Webcast Information for 3/12/10 "Information Literacy Education" Teleconference Message-ID: Satellite Coordinates/Webcast Information for 3/12/10 "Information Literacy Education" Teleconference Library Futures: Staying Ahead of the Curve "Information Literacy Education: A National Overview" Broadcast date: Friday, March 12, 2010 9:00 - 11:30 Pacific time Presenters: Dr. Lisa Stock, Dr. Jean Donham, and Dane Ward The fourth program in the new Library Futures: Staying Ahead of the Curve teleconference series, "Information Literacy Education: A National Overview," airs Friday, March 12, 2010, from 9:00 to 11:30 Pacific Time. Below is the link to the webpage that contains the satellite coordinates for the broadcast and the URL for the simultaneous webcast. SATELLITE COORDINATES AND WEBCAST INFO: http://www.dupagepress.com/index.php?id=4445 Hope you enjoy the broadcast! For more information, contact: Regan Harper Director, Education & Outreach Services BCR 800.397.1552 303.751.6277 www.bcr.org Ann Reed, Federal Programs Coordinator Oregon State Library 250 Winter St. NE 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... 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Viewing them provides a good opportunity to gain familiarity with the rapidly growing Open Science and Open Data movements and their relationship with Open Access and medical research. This is something librarians need to follow as busy as we already are! Thank you again for all your support. Hope Leman Research Information Technologist Center for Health Research and Quality Samaritan Health Services 815 NW 9th Street Suite 203A Corvallis OR 97330 Telephone (541) 768-5712 hleman at samhealth.org http://www.scangrants.com/ Please email me if you have trouble opening any of the links. You can watch the recorded proceedings here: Session 1 http://content.digitalwell.washington.edu/msr/external_release_talks_12_05_2005/18174/player.htm Session 2 http://content.digitalwell.washington.edu/msr/external_release_talks_12_05_2005/18175/player.htm Session 3 http://content.digitalwell.washington.edu/msr/external_release_talks_12_05_2005/18176/player.htm Session 4 http://content.digitalwell.washington.edu/msr/external_release_talks_12_05_2005/18177/player.htm The videos will play in any browser, but please note that you will need Silverlight and Windows or OSX for them to play properly. Videos may be downloaded as .wmv here: Session 1: http://bit.ly/9NJUoL Session 2: http://bit.ly/bwuntB Session 3: http://bit.ly/9QIt1G Session 4: http://bit.ly/aDKv7i Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. From stephaniel at wccls.org Tue Mar 9 10:02:07 2010 From: stephaniel at wccls.org (Stephanie Lind) Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:02:07 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] Lampman Award Winner Announcement Message-ID: <94DD37F0A1DC734096E7762868418AD50290F9E7@WCCLSWEBSTER.wccls.lib.or.us> Oregon Library Community, It is my pleasure to announce author Roland Smith as the 2010 Evelyn Sibley Lampman award winner. Below is the press release that will go out today. I would like to thank the following individuals for their fabulous work on this year's Lampman Committee: * Ann Dondero * Barbara Thompson * BJ Toewe * Deeda Chamberlain * Ellen Fader * Esther Moberg * Jane Corry * Korie Jones-Buerkle * Nancy Peate Press Release Internationally renowned author Roland Smith is the recipient of the 2010 Evelyn Sibley Lampman Award given annually by the Children's Services Division of the Oregon Library Association. The award was presented at a special Oregon Library Association Children's Services Division meeting on Friday, March 5. The Lampman Award is Oregon's most notable and prestigious award for library service to children and is given to a living Oregon author, librarian, or educator who has made a significant contribution to Oregon in the fields of children's literature and library services. Smith's books have received many literary awards and are frequently included on prominent readers' choice lists. His work has been recognized on state and national levels for its engaging qualities. In 2009 I.Q. Book One: Independence Hall won the Oregon Book Award's Leslie Bradshaw Award for Young Adult Literature (http://www.literary-arts.org/index.php?article=883). I.Q. also won the 2009 National Parenting Publications Award. His other recognitions include the American Library Association's Best Books for Young Adults and Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers (http://www.rolandsmith.com/awards.php ). His stories have drawn many readers, reluctant and otherwise, over the years. His fast-paced adventures swiftly engage middle readers and keep them reading. His stories such as Sasquatch and The Captain's Dog, with an Oregon connection, entreat young Oregonians to see the world around them with new eyes. Roland has visited thousands of schools all over the world. Interacting with children and teens is an obvious priority with Roland Smith. His keen interest in what the kids have to say is evident to the youth, and empowering to them in their writing and reading. His friendly interactions with youth show his respect for his audience, as do his works of fiction, picture books and informational titles. Roland Smith is a talented Oregonian who has kindled a love of reading in many young Oregonians and inspires young writers to continue working toward their dreams. http://www.rolandsmith.com Stephanie Lind Outreach & Youth Services Program Supervisor Washington County Cooperative Library Services 111 NE Lincoln, MS 58A Hillsboro, OR 97124 503-648-9809 4# stephaniel at wccls.org P Save paper, toner, and energy. Avoid printing emails whenever possible! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited. Avila, S. (2008). Crash Course in Serving Spanish-Speakers. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited. Dilger-Hill, J. & MacCreaigh, E. (2010). On the Road with Outreach: Mobile Library Services. Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited. For more information, check out our Library and Information Science (LIS) blog (http://osl-lis.blogspot.com/) Discover the most recent additions to our LIS collection and search our catalog (http://oregon.gov/OSL/index.shtml) for our complete holdings. The library science collection is meant to support the whole Oregon library community. The Library Development Division welcomes your suggestions for acquisitions - see the blog for an input form or email us! This collection is funded with LSTA funds administered by the Oregon State Library. 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And for those who are experiencing financial hardship, we are offering scholarships to cover the cost of registration. You may apply for scholarships when you register for the conference. For out-of-towners we have a limited number of rooms reserved at Edgefield Manor for Thursday and Friday nights. Please note that room reservations for this block can only be made by calling Edgefield at: (503) 669-8610. Remember to do it soon or you?ll miss the discounted rate! (Just for your information, most rooms at Edgefield do not have a private bathroom. There are several options outside of the rooms we have booked, so don't be afraid to ask the agent what is available.) For more information at the 2010 Oregon Virtual Reference Summit visit our web site. And don?t forget to find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter. 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Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 Celebrating the Freedom to Read in Oregon 2009 Report What is it: a statewide project celebrating the freedom to read the last week in September during Banned Books Week and, in some locations, during the entire month of October. Purpose: to create a state-wide recognition of BBW and the importance of the freedom to read, to encourage libraries and bookstores that had not done so before to participate and to provide support for those who regularly participate. Background: This project began in 2006 as a celebration of both the 50th anniversary of the ACLU of Oregon and 25th anniversary of Banned Books Week. The Oregon Library Association Intellectual Freedom Committee agreed to jointly sponsor this celebration. Written reports submitted by the participating libraries were very positive. The libraries that regularly celebrated Banned Books Week felt that the project was worthwhile and expressed a desire that it continue. Some libraries celebrated BBW for the first time as a direct result of the project. As a result the decision was made to continue the project. In 2007 bookstores were invited to participate and the Oregon Association of School Libraries joined the sponsoring group. The Oregon Intellectual Freedom Clearinghouse became a co-sponsor in 2009. 2009 Coordinators: Katie Anderson, Coordinator Oregon Intellectual Freedom Clearinghouse; Leigh Morlock, OASL Intellectual Freedom Committee Chair; Candace Morgan, member OLA Intellectual Freedom Committee and ACLU of Oregon Board; and James Phelps, ACLU of Oregon Development Director. Participants (the numbers represent locations including branches) 2006 2007 2008 2009 Academic13192224 Public559299106 School483109122 Public/School110 1 State Library 11 1 Bookstores 110 9 73197241263 In 2006 at least one library in 27 of Oregon's 36 counties participated; in 2007 at least one in 28 counties, in 2008 at least one in 31 counties, and in 2009 at least one in 32 counties. Only 4 more counties to go for 100% county participation! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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This year?s Summit features keynote speaker Vanessa Fox whose book Marketing in the Age of Google will appear on bookshelves soon. Additionally, we have a day of learning and thinking about virtual reference planned. Come join your colleagues and participate in interactive sessions, listen to lightning talks, or give a lightning talk yourself! Registration costs are still affordable at $25 for staff at L-net partner libraries, L-net volunteers, L-net advisory board members and students; and $50 for everyone else. And for those who are experiencing financial hardship, we are offering scholarships to cover the cost of registration. You may apply for scholarships when you register for the conference. For out-of-towners we have a limited number of rooms reserved at Edgefield Manor for Thursday and Friday nights. Please note that room reservations for this block can only be made by calling Edgefield at: (503) 669-8610. Remember to do it soon or you?ll miss the discounted rate! (Just for your information, most rooms at Edgefield do not have a private bathroom. There are several options outside of the rooms we have booked, so don't be afraid to ask the agent what is available.) For more information at the 2010 Oregon Virtual Reference Summit visit our web site. And don?t forget to find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter. [cid:image002.png at 01CABFA6.68803730] lnetoregon [cid:image003.png at 01CABFA6.68803730] -------------------------------------------------- Emily Ford, MLS & MIS Reference Librarian Instruction, Research & Outreach Oregon Health & Science University Library 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd. Portland, OR 97239 E-mail: fordem at ohsu.edu Phone: 503-494-3915 Fax: 503-494-3322 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Interlibrary Lush will be combining with this event. We?ll meet at Berbati?s at 5:30 and go until 10 pm. If the group starts to shift elsewhere word will be left and you'll be able to follow the crumbs. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to be good hosts to our out of town guests. Please all feel welcome and make this a full and wonderful night of drinking feasting and being marry... and possibly talking about cholera (Ghost Map reference http://www.multcolib.org/reads/). Note if you?re at PLA, contact Kris Lutsock for a spot to meet at the convention center to ride the max to downtown together. See you all there. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The workshops are presented by BCR, LYRASIS and OCLC and are part of a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant that was awarded to BCR in 2009. Digital collaboratives have proven to be major players in the field of digital programs, but they face unique challenges for long-term preservation. "In the past, digital collaboratives have not had the option for training that is designed specifically to address their needs and challenges. Our workshops are an opportunity for them to receive both classroom instruction and also work together to build a stronger network of collaboratives as they develop digital preservation plans," says Liz Bishoff, Director of Digital & Preservation Services at BCR. The workshops begin with a series of 3 webinars, followed by 2 days of in-person instruction. In addition, the faculty will provide ongoing support and training for workshop attendees to help assure the development of the collaboratives' digital preservation plans. Workshop dates are: April 28-29, 2010 in Philadelphia, PA August 3-4, 2010 in San Jose, CA November 16-17, 2010 in Evanston, IL Each session will be taught by recognized leaders in the field of digital preservation, including Liz Bishoff of BCR, Priscilla Caplan of the Florida Center for Library Automation, Thomas F. R. Clareson and Robin L. Dale of LYRASIS and Katherine Skinner of the Educopia Institute. For more information, or to register for the workshops, please visit http://www.bcr.org/dps/training/neh-dpdc.html, or email info at bcr.org. About BCR BCR brings libraries together for greater success by expanding their knowledge, reach and power. They offer a broad range of solutions and their hands-on, personal attention to each member enables them to deliver effective and timely solutions that help libraries keep pace with new developments in technology and services. BCR is the nation's oldest and most established multistate library cooperative. Since 1935, the BCR team has helped libraries learn new skills, reach patrons, increase productivity and save money. BCR (Bibliographical Center for Research) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit headquartered in Aurora, Colorado. For more information, visit www.BCR.org or email info at bcr.org . About LYRASIS Created in April 2009 by the merger of PALINET and SOLINET and joined shortly thereafter by NELINET, LYRASIS is the nation's largest regional membership organization serving libraries and information professionals - providing opportunities for networking and collaboration, offering innovative solutions, and significant cost savings through group purchasing for products and services. For more information, please visit www.lyrasis.org. About OCLC Founded in 1967, OCLC is a nonprofit, membership, computer library service and research organization dedicated to the public purposes of furthering access to the world's information and reducing library costs. More than 72,000 libraries in 112 countries have used OCLC services to locate, acquire, catalog, lend, preserve and manage library materials. Researchers, students, faculty, scholars, professional librarians and other information seekers use OCLC services to obtain bibliographic, abstract and full-text information when and where they need it. OCLC and its member libraries cooperatively produce and maintain WorldCat, the world's largest online database for discovery of library resources. Search WorldCat.org on the Web. For more information, visit the OCLC Web site . -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 2404 bytes Desc: image001.jpg URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The deadline is March 12, so please act fast! We only have 48 hours to make a difference. *_LSTA_* Congress is currently busy drafting up the federal budget for fiscal year 2011. It has never been more important than now that Congress fully funds the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), the only annual source for federal funding to public libraries. As Congress writes next year's budget they need to understand that dollars from the state and local levels are at an all time low and libraries can not continue to do their important work with out this funding. There is a letter circulating around the House of Representatives urging the Appropriations Committee to include $300 million in funding through LSTA in the FY2011 budget. Please contact your representative's office and tell them about work your library does in the community. It is always a good idea to stress what programs and resources your library provide to help build the local economy, help kids with their homework, and so much more. After you have explained how libraries are an incredibly valuable investment, please ask your representative to sign onto the "Dear Colleague" letter supporting LSTA. *_ School Libraries_* In his FY2011 budget, President Obama consolidated Improving Literacy Through School Libraries with five other literacy programs. This would mean that school libraries will have to directly compete with other programs to receive federal dollars under the President's plan. However, Congress is busy drafting up their own budget for FY2011 right now, and there is no word yet if they will go along with President Obama's recommendation of consolidation. Congress needs to hear from their constituents NOW about the important role that school libraries play in today's schools. Right now there is a letter circulating around the House of Representatives urging the Appropriations Committee to specifically appropriate $100 million for Improving Literacy Through School Libraries. This amount means that this program will be available to every state, rather than the current competitive grant program. Please contact your representative's office explaining to them how important having a school library can be in a child's education. Please ask them to sign on to the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries "Dear Colleague." Once your representative or their staff confirms that they would like to sign on to the funding "Dear Colleagues," please ask them to contact the staffers below depending on their party affiliation: * Democrat * Ask them to contact Joseph Mais in Rep. Grijalva's office and ask them to sign onto the Dear Colleague. His email address isjoseph.mais at mail.house.gov and his phone number is (202) 225-2435. *Republican* Ask them to contact Rachel Fenton in Rep. Vernon Ehlers' office and sign onto the Dear Colleague. Her e-mail address isRachel.Fenton at mail.house.gov and her phone number is (202) 225-3831. It is of the utmost importance that you contact your Representative today and urge them to sign on to these letters! We need to keep the pressure on our elected officials until the deadline for signatures on these critical letters expires. Grijalva and Ehlers plan to send the letter on Friday, March 12, so time is of the essence. Government Relations Specialist American Library Association - Washington Office 1615 New Hampshire Ave. NW, First Floor Washington, D.C., 20009-2520 Phone Number: 202.628.8410 kmurphy at alawash.org Questions about the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act? Go to www.ala.org/knowyourstimulus -- Portland State University logo Suzanne L. 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Exciting news! -- Portland State University logo *Robin Paynter* Social Sciences Librarian 220D Library Portland State University 503.725.4501 503.725.4524 paynter at pdx.edu http://www.pdx.edu/library/paynter.html "The fragmentation of rational knowledge in the postmodern world has produced a focus on information that is unaware of its history." -- Marcus Breen (1997) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Press release: http://www.alexanderstreet.com/pressroom/releases/10.0303.WASSfree.htm Database access: http://wass.alexanderstreet.com FYI, Jen Jennifer Maurer School Library Consultant Library Development Oregon State Library 250 Winter Street NE Salem, OR 97301-3950 503-378-5011 jennifer.maurer at state.or.us To receive the latest news about OSLIS, www.oslis.org, sign up for the listserv, OSLIST, at http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/mailman/listinfo/oslist. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jim.b.scheppke at state.or.us Thu Mar 11 08:37:10 2010 From: jim.b.scheppke at state.or.us (Jim Scheppke) Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:37:10 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] Federal $$$ for Libraries: Wu Has Signed; Need More Calls to Others In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Thanks to everyone who called Rep. Wu?s office. He has signed both library funding letters! See, it can be done. Unless you live in the 1st District, please call your Congressman?s office today. It?s easy. Just pick up the phone and do it. I?ve called all five, so you can call one. See the phone numbers below with some new notes for when you call. Be sure to give them the information highlighted at the bottom of this message about how to sign on to the letters. Thanks. --> Jim ------ Forwarded Message From: Jim Scheppke Date: Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:40:52 -0800 To: libs-or List Conversation: Federal $$$ for Libraries: Please Call Your Representative's Office Before March 12th Subject: Federal $$$ for Libraries: Please Call Your Representative's Office Before March 12th Dear Colleagues: I want to emphasize the importance of the message sent to this list yesterday by Diedre Conkling of the OLA Legislation and Library Development Committee. We need EVERY Oregon representative to sign on to the ?Dear Colleague? letter for LSTA funding and school library funding. Here are the numbers to call. If you?ve never called your Representative?s office before, you?ll find that it is easier than you think. They are glad you hear from you. You?re a constituent (be sure to say this). You only have one call to make. Do it today! 1st District, Rep. David Wu, 202-225-0855 [SIGNED ? no need to call] 2nd District, Rep. Greg Walden, 202-225-6730 [Ask for Lauren Flynn; leave a voicemail if she can?t take your call] 3rd District, Rep. Earl Blumenauer, 202-225-4811[Ask for Tyler Frisbee; ditto on voicemail] 4th District, Rep. Peter DeFazio, 202-225-6416 [Ask for Emily Rohlffs; ditto on voicemail] 5th District, Rep. Kurt Schrader, 202-225-5711 [I talked to Paul] ********** LSTA Congress is currently busy drafting up the federal budget for fiscal year 2011. It has never been more important than now that Congress fully funds the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), the only annual source for federal funding to public libraries. As Congress writes next year's budget they need to understand that dollars from the state and local levels are flat and libraries can not continue to do their important work with out this funding. There is a letter circulating around the House of Representatives urging the Appropriations Committee to include $300 million in funding through LSTA in the FY2011 budget. Please call your Representative?s office and tell them what LSTA does for your library (databases, L-net, demonstration grants, etc.). It is always a good idea to stress what programs and resources your library provides to help build the local economy, help kids and students, and so much more. After you have explained how libraries are an incredibly valuable investment, please ask your representative to sign onto the "Dear Colleague" letter supporting LSTA. School Libraries In his FY2011 budget, President Obama consolidated Improving Literacy Through School Libraries with five other literacy programs. This would mean that school libraries will have to directly compete with other programs to receive federal dollars under the President's plan. However, Congress is busy drafting up their own budget for FY2011 right now, and there is no word yet if they will go along with President Obama's recommendation of consolidation. Congress needs to hear from their constituents NOW about the important role that school libraries play in today's schools. Right now there is a letter circulating around the House of Representatives urging the Appropriations Committee to specifically appropriate $100 million for Improving Literacy Through School Libraries. This amount means that this program will be available to every state, rather than the current competitive grant program. Please call your Representative?s office and explain to them how important having a school library can be in a child's education. Please ask them to sign on to the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries "Dear Colleague." Once your representative or their staff confirms that they would like to sign on to the funding "Dear Colleagues," please ask them to contact the staffers below depending on their party affiliation: Democrat (all but Walden) Ask them to contact Joseph Mais in Rep. Grijalva's office and ask them to sign onto the Dear Colleague. His email address is joseph.mais at mail.house.gov and his phone number is (202) 225-2435. Republican (this is for Walden) Ask them to contact Rachel Fenton in Rep. Vernon Ehlers' office and sign onto the Dear Colleague. Her e-mail address is Rachel.Fenton at mail.house.gov and her phone number is (202) 225-3831. It is of the utmost importance that you contact your Representative today and urge them to sign on to these letters! We need to keep the pressure on our elected officials until the deadline for signatures on these critical letters expires. Grijalva and Ehlers plan to send the letter on Friday, March 12, so time is of the essence. ------ End of Forwarded Message -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From grrrbo at yahoo.com Thu Mar 11 09:11:54 2010 From: grrrbo at yahoo.com (grrrbo at yahoo.com) Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:11:54 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Libs-Or] small rural library needs help with improvement plan Message-ID: <895649.78299.qm@web113610.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> I am on the Board of a one-room public library in a small town. The Board is trying to get our strategic plan together, and needs someone who knows what they are talking about to come in and evaluate the library, staff and services to set a baseline for our improvements. I am hoping that we can get a consultation for little or no money, since that is one of our challenges! Any ideas? Many thanks, Alison Dale-Moore -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bvss at pdx.edu Thu Mar 11 09:27:28 2010 From: bvss at pdx.edu (Suzanne Sager) Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:27:28 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] [Fwd: [alacro-l] Kettering Foundation Names ALA as Center for Public Life] Message-ID: <4B992800.6030401@pdx.edu> FYI, Suzanne L. Sager Oregon ALA Chapter Councilor -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [alacro-l] Kettering Foundation Names ALA as Center for Public Life Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:13:01 -0500 From: Don Wood To: Contact: Mary Ghikas American Library Association 312-280-2518 mghikas at ala.org NEWS For Immediate Release March 10, 2010 Kettering Foundation Names ALA as Center for Public Life The American Library Association (ALA) and the Kettering Foundation have signed a research agreement to establish a Center for Public Life. The Center will train librarians from different types of libraries to convene and moderate deliberative forums and frame issues of local and national concern, using National Issues Forums materials and processes. During the first year, ALA will form an advisory committee and begin training moderators to convene and conduct local deliberative forums. Initially, the new Centers will tap into the experience of libraries already convening deliberative forums. They will form the hub of a network of active mentors capable of strengthening and expanding their work locally, statewide and nationally and connecting it with other forum conveners throughout the country. Unlike other such Centers, ALA will provide training to members of a single profession---librarianship, in different locations around the country. The ALA Center will document the growing involvement of libraries with deliberation and the challenges and opportunities they face in conducting a nation-wide program that supports local public institutions such as libraries. Since the founding of the Kettering Foundation's National Issues Forums in the 1980's, libraries have hosted and some have even convened these and other types of forums like Study Circles, Choices and Conversation Caf?s. For many years, ALA has worked with libraries to encourage public deliberation, hosting moderator training sessions and other programs related to community building and engagement. A recent survey of librarians for the Kettering Foundation found strong interest in convening deliberative forums. But two-thirds of respondents said they needed training in order to participate, with most indicating that they were likely to participate in an ALA sponsored training program---particularly if it was affordable, nearby and/or electronic. ALA's proposal was developed by past president Nancy Kranich, with the assistance of Taylor Willingham and Mary Ghikas. Kranich and Willingham founded the ALA Libraries Foster Civic Engagement Membership Initiative Group (MIG) in 2004 to advance dialogue and deliberation through libraries. Over the past few years, the MIG has worked with the Intellectual Freedom Roundtable to frame the issue of privacy. That framing will be part of the Office of Intellectual Freedom Privacy Revolution that will launch in the spring of 2010. The new PPI will teach librarians how to moderate deliberative forums about privacy in local communities. For more information, contact Mary Ghikas (mghikas at ala.org ) at ALA or Nancy Kranich, nancy.kranich at rutgers.edu .================================== Nancy Kranich Special Projects Librarian Rutgers University Libraries 228 Alexander Library New Brunswick, NJ 08901 732-932-7129 x153 Lecturer Rutgers University School of Communication and Information Past President, American Library Association Civic Librarian Contact Information: 136 N. 7th Avenue Highland Park, NJ 08904-2932 nancy.kranich at rutgers.edu nancy.kranich at nyu.edu 732-932-7129, x 153; 732-985-1599; 732-306-3535 (c), 917-386-2515 (f) Joan C. Durrance, PhD Margaret Mann Collegiate Professor of Information School of Information University of Michigan 1085 South University-3084 West Hall Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1107 PHONE 734-763-1569. FAX 734-764-2475 http://durrance.people.si.umich.edu/ -- Portland State University logo Suzanne L. 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Oregon City, Oregon 97045 503-657-8269 ext. 1011 503-657-3702 fax Website: www.orcity.org/library PUBLIC RECORDS LAW DISCLOSURE: This e-mail is subject to the State Retention Schedule and may be made available to the public. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 4947 bytes Desc: not available URL: From pcox at cu-portland.edu Thu Mar 11 11:50:38 2010 From: pcox at cu-portland.edu (Patrick Cox) Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:50:38 +0000 Subject: [Libs-Or] DVD shelving available Message-ID: Hello Library world, Concordia University Library is giving away for free 3 compact DVD shelving units. Please see accompanying attachment for a beautiful photograph of the exquisite shelving. I believe it could also fit CD's as well. If you want them, you must have the ability to come pick them up. Please contact me if you have any questions or if you would like to have them. Thanks everybody! Patrick Cox Concordia University Library 503-493-6461 pcox at cu-portland.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: DVD Shelving.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 774403 bytes Desc: DVD Shelving.jpg URL: From grrrbo at yahoo.com Thu Mar 11 12:43:46 2010 From: grrrbo at yahoo.com (grrrbo at yahoo.com) Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:43:46 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Libs-Or] Thank you for Library Evaluation suggestions Message-ID: <969351.51266.qm@web113615.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Many thanks for your help. Starting with the State, going from there. I knew y'all would have the answer, Alison p.s. It is the Rainier Public Library, one room, one paid employee, no MLS, on the 2nd floor of City Hall. 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Just pick up the phone and do it. I?ve called all five, so you can call one. See the phone numbers below with some new notes for when you call. Be sure to give them the information highlighted at the bottom of this message about how to sign on to the letters. Thanks. --> Jim ------ Forwarded Message From: Jim Scheppke Date: Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:40:52 -0800 To: libs-or List Conversation: Federal $$$ for Libraries: Please Call Your Representative's Office Before March 12th Subject: Federal $$$ for Libraries: Please Call Your Representative's Office Before March 12th Dear Colleagues: I want to emphasize the importance of the message sent to this list yesterday by Diedre Conkling of the OLA Legislation and Library Development Committee. We need EVERY Oregon representative to sign on to the ?Dear Colleague? letter for LSTA funding and school library funding. Here are the numbers to call. If you?ve never called your Representative?s office before, you?ll find that it is easier than you think. They are glad you hear from you. You?re a constituent (be sure to say this). You only have one call to make. Do it today! 1st District, Rep. David Wu, 202-225-0855 [SIGNED ? no need to call] 2nd District, Rep. Greg Walden, 202-225-6730 [Ask for Lauren Flynn; leave a voicemail if she can?t take your call] 3rd District, Rep. Earl Blumenauer, 202-225-4811[Ask for Tyler Frisbee; ditto on voicemail] 4th District, Rep. Peter DeFazio, 202-225-6416 [Ask for Emily Rohlffs; ditto on voicemail] 5th District, Rep. Kurt Schrader, 202-225-5711 [I talked to Paul] ********** LSTA Congress is currently busy drafting up the federal budget for fiscal year 2011. It has never been more important than now that Congress fully funds the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), the only annual source for federal funding to public libraries. As Congress writes next year's budget they need to understand that dollars from the state and local levels are flat and libraries can not continue to do their important work with out this funding. There is a letter circulating around the House of Representatives urging the Appropriations Committee to include $300 million in funding through LSTA in the FY2011 budget. Please call your Representative?s office and tell them what LSTA does for your library (databases, L-net, demonstration grants, etc.). It is always a good idea to stress what programs and resources your library provides to help build the local economy, help kids and students, and so much more. After you have explained how libraries are an incredibly valuable investment, please ask your representative to sign onto the "Dear Colleague" letter supporting LSTA. School Libraries In his FY2011 budget, President Obama consolidated Improving Literacy Through School Libraries with five other literacy programs. This would mean that school libraries will have to directly compete with other programs to receive federal dollars under the President's plan. However, Congress is busy drafting up their own budget for FY2011 right now, and there is no word yet if they will go along with President Obama's recommendation of consolidation. Congress needs to hear from their constituents NOW about the important role that school libraries play in today's schools. Right now there is a letter circulating around the House of Representatives urging the Appropriations Committee to specifically appropriate $100 million for Improving Literacy Through School Libraries. This amount means that this program will be available to every state, rather than the current competitive grant program. Please call your Representative?s office and explain to them how important having a school library can be in a child's education. Please ask them to sign on to the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries "Dear Colleague." Once your representative or their staff confirms that they would like to sign on to the funding "Dear Colleagues," please ask them to contact the staffers below depending on their party affiliation: Democrat (all but Walden) Ask them to contact Joseph Mais in Rep. Grijalva's office and ask them to sign onto the Dear Colleague. His email address is joseph.mais at mail.house.gov and his phone number is (202) 225-2435. Republican (this is for Walden) Ask them to contact Rachel Fenton in Rep. Vernon Ehlers' office and sign onto the Dear Colleague. Her e-mail address is Rachel.Fenton at mail.house.gov and her phone number is (202) 225-3831. It is of the utmost importance that you contact your Representative today and urge them to sign on to these letters! We need to keep the pressure on our elected officials until the deadline for signatures on these critical letters expires. Grijalva and Ehlers plan to send the letter on Friday, March 12, so time is of the essence. ------ End of Forwarded Message -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bvss at pdx.edu Thu Mar 11 15:28:05 2010 From: bvss at pdx.edu (Suzanne Sager) Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:28:05 -0800 Subject: [Libs-Or] [Fwd: [alacoun] Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Language] Message-ID: <4B997C85.6090304@pdx.edu> FYI, if you haven't called yet, please call before next Wednesday. You don't need to call if you are in the 1st District as Rep. David Wu has already signed. Suzanne L. Sager Oregon ALA Chapter Councilor -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [alacoun] Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Language Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:16:58 -0500 From: Norton, Sylvia K To: ALA Council It's not too late if you haven't called your member of Congress about LSTA and Improving Literacy through School Libraries. I just read that the ALA Washington office learned the "Dear Colleague" deadline has been extended to next Wednesday 3/17. You know this is important, please call. Sylvia *From:* Norton, Sylvia K [mailto:Sylvia.K.Norton at maine.gov] *Sent:* Thursday, March 04, 2010 7:33 PM *To:* ALA Council *Subject:* [alacoun] RE: LSTA/Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Language I think most of us are familiar with LSTA as the single largest source of federal funding for the nation's libraries, but you may not be aware of the importance of the Improving Literacy through School Libraries. School librarians are invisible in the federal education programs even in those which are specifically for the literacy and technology found at the core of our practice. We need specific language such as ILSL to ensure school libraries are remembered in federal education programs. Funding the Improving Literacy through School Libraries at the $100 million level would mean each state receives funds for school libraries. Yes, we've had ILSL since 2002, but the paltry $19 million funding level meant school libraries have had to compete nationally with hundreds of others for the fifty or eighty grants that might be handed out each year. ILSL was established under Title I, but I know from my role as a state level coordinator that most personnel in a state department of education have never heard of it. Money talks and seeing federal education money dedicated to school libraries makes it a heck of a lot easier to remind a state department of education about the value of school librarians and school libraries. I recently heard a US Department of Ed leader speak about the administration's assurances for education as an "engine for innovation". I see the AASL Standards for the 21^st Century Learner as critical to that engine, but we need language and money to fuel it. When you call, remember to include ILSL so school librarians can get under the hood and be part of the race. Sylvia K. Norton AASL Division Councilor *From:* Emily Sheketoff [mailto:esheketoff at alawash.org] *Sent:* Thursday, March 04, 2010 6:26 PM *To:* ALA Council *Subject:* [alacoun] LSTA/Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Language Please help by calling your Member of Congress today. This week and next begins a time for critical advocacy to support libraries. We need as many members of Congress as possible to sign onto these letters for the following two programs -- remember, every other group is doing the same thing we are. If we don't advocate for libraries and library funding, the money that should be allocated to us could go to other groups who are calling in louder and higher numbers. Please call your members of Congress on the following two issues: *_LSTA_* Congress is currently busy drafting up the federal budget for fiscal year 2011. It has never been more important than now that Congress fully funds the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), the only annual source for federal funding to public libraries. As Congress writes next year's budget they need to understand that dollars from the state and local levels are at an all time low and libraries can not continue to do their important work with out this funding. There is a letter circulating around the House of Representatives urging the Appropriations Committee to include $300 million in funding through LSTA in the FY2011 budget. Please go to http://www.capwiz.com/ala/home/ to find out the name and number of your Representative and call his or her office and tell them about work your library does in the community. It is always a good idea to stress what programs and resources your library provide to help build the local economy, help kids with their homework, and so much more. *After you have explained how libraries are an incredibly valuable investment, please ask your representative to sign onto the "Dear Colleague" letter supporting LSTA. * *_ _* *_School Libraries_* In his FY2011 budget, President Obama consolidated Improving Literacy Through School Libraries with five other literacy programs. This would mean that school libraries will have to directly compete with other programs to receive federal dollars under the President's plan. However, Congress is busy drafting up their own budget for FY2011 right now, and there is no word yet if they will go along with President Obama's recommendation of consolidation. Congress needs to hear from their constituents NOW about the important role that school libraries play in today's schools. Right now there is a letter circulating around the House of Representatives urging the Appropriations Committee to specifically appropriate $100 million for Improving Literacy Through School Libraries. This amount means that this program will be available to every state, rather than the current competitive grant program. Please go to http://www.capwiz.com/ala/home/ to find out the name and number of your Representative and call his or her office explaining to them how important having a school library can be in a child's education. *Please ask them to sign on to the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries "Dear Colleague."* Once your representative or their staff confirms that they would like to sign on to the funding "Dear Colleagues," please ask them to contact the staffers below depending on their party affiliation: Democrat Ask them to contact Joseph Mais in Rep. Grijalva's office and ask them to sign onto the Dear Colleague. His email address is joseph.mais at mail.house.gov and his phone number is (202) 225-2435. Republican Ask them to contact Rachel Fenton in Rep. Vernon Ehlers' office and sign onto the Dear Colleague. Her e-mail address is Rachel.Fenton at mail.house.gov and her phone number is (202) 225-3831. It is of the utmost importance that you contact your Representative today and urge them to sign on to these letters! We need to keep the pressure on our elected officials until the deadline for signatures on these critical letters expires. Grijalva and Ehlers plan to send the letter on Friday, March 12, so time is of the essence. -- Portland State University logo Suzanne L. Sager Library East, Cataloging Portland State University 503-725-8169 503-725-5799 sagers at pdx.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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My objective with this workshop is to give an overview of what academic libraries frequently have to offer part-time faculty and their students. I am exploring the web sites of a number of different academic libraries in Oregon. It would be great to hear thoughts from others on this topic. If you'd like to share your thoughts on this you can use the following questions for a framework for your responses: 1. What would you like part-time faculty to know about your library, especially regarding services, tools, products and instruction you offer (if you'd like to direct me to a particular part of your web site for this that would be fine)? 2. Do you have tutorials you recommend for instructors to have their students use? 3. Are there any library activities you think are good for familiarizing students with the library that might be easy for instructors to implement (I'm thinking alternatives to surprise library scavenger hunts here)? 4. 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March 12, 2010 Closing Dates 03/12/10 Connecting to Collections Planning Grant Coordinator, Portland, OR 03/15/10 Electronic Records Archivist, Eugene, OR 03/15/10 Youth Services Librarian, Wilsonville, OR 03/22/10 Library Services Consultant, Salem, OR 03/26/10 On-call Children's Reference Librarian, Wilsonville, OR 03/26/10 Development Coordinator, Port Hadlock, WA Job Announcements ************************************** Posted: 2/12/10 Librarian II Closes: 3/5/10 Lake Oswego, OR Librarian II - Reference Department The Position: The highly rated Lake Oswego Public library is seeking a full time Librarian to join a team of committed, enthusiastic and creative professionals who strive to provide excellent customer service. Under the supervision of the Library Manager for Reference and Adult Services, the individual in this position would participate in maintaining the Library's collection and assist individuals in locating and obtaining materials. The position is represented by the Lake Oswego Municipal Employees' Association and includes excellent benefits. See the job announcement here. Application Process: You may visit our web site at www.ci.oswego.or.us to download the required application in Word or PDF formats or pick up an application at Lake Oswego City Hall, 380 A Avenue, Human Resources Office, Lake Oswego, Oregon. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. The City application must be submitted to by: Salary: $3,589 to $4,581 per month. Closes: 5:00 P.M., Friday, March 5, 2010 The City is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women and qualified individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. If you wish modification of the selection process in order to accommodate a disability, please make your request in writing and submit it with your required application materials. ************************************** Posted: 2/26/10 Connecting to Collections Planning Grant Coordinator Closes: 3/12/10 Portland, OR Brief description: The Oregon Museums Association, on behalf of the collaboration of Oregon museums, libraries and cultural institutions, is seeking to contract for a coordinator of this Connecting to Collections statewide planning grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The professional project coordinator will facilitate the goals and activities of the grant project, including meeting and event coordination, marketing and communications, and steering committee activities. The project's collaborators include the Oregon Libraries Association, Tam?stslikt Cultural Institute, the Oregon Heritage Commission, the Oregon Historical Society, and OMA. For additional information, contact Kyle Jansson at 503-986-0673 or heritage.info at state.or.us Link to full announcement: ************************************** Posted: 1/29/10 Electronic Records Archivist Closes: 03/15/10 Eugene, OR The University of Oregon Libraries seeks a dynamic, creative, and user-oriented colleague for the position of Electronic Records Archivist. This position provides the opportunity for a recent professional or an experienced archivist to participate in a wide range of services and professional responsibilities in a collaborative environment. Duties & Responsibilities: The Electronic Records Archivist is responsible for the access, maintenance, preservation, retention, and disposal of University records in electronic and paper form. The person in this position: develops and maintains all related policies, procedures, manuals, and training materials for the University Records Management program; systematically acquires and manages University electronic records in both dark and light archives; in conjunction with the University Historian and Archivist, provides outreach and consultation to University departments regarding their responsibilities for information management planning, including advice on life cycles, retention schedules, and policies; researches and implements innovative changes in the program in order to strengthen its legal status while recognizing the specific needs of each department in managing information; provides primary support and training for Archivists' Toolkit, including collaboration with internal and external partners; takes a leading role in Oregon University System (OUS) policymaking for electronic records management and makes significant contributions to state and regional electronic records management policies and practices; and supervises .20 FTE student employees. Reports to the Head of Special Collections & University Archives. Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited Master's Degree in Library and Information Science with an emphasis in archives or records management; or Master's Degree in Archival Administration; or Master's Degree in relevant field with CRM (Certified Records Manager); experience or training in developing office contacts, surveying offices, and creating retention schedules; knowledge of relevant state and federal law pertaining to university records, such as FERPA and HIPAA; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Desired: Two years of experience related to the management of electronic records of information systems; training or special education in archival administration and/or electronic records management; knowledge of or experience with Archivists' Toolkit or other data management system. The successful candidate will support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment. Salary & Benefits: Salary commensurate with education and experience. The UO offers a generous benefits package. For details, see: http://hr.uoregon.edu/benefits. Application Deadline: Position remains open until filled; applications received by March 15, 2010 will receive priority consideration. To Apply: Send Word or PDF attachments via e-mail in care of Ms. Laine Stambaugh, Director, Library Human Resources, 1299 University of Oregon Libraries, Eugene, OR 97403-1299 to libapps at uoregon.edu, and include the following: 1) cover letter addressing your qualifications for the position; 2) r?sum?; and 3) list of names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references (one of whom must be indicated as your most recent supervisor). For complete announcement and details, see: http://libweb.uoregon.edu/admnpers/acad.html. The University of Oregon is an AA/EOE, ADA-compliant institution committed to cultural diversity. ************************************** Posted: 2/26/10 Youth Services Librarian Closes: 3/15/10 Wilsonville, OR Brief description of position: Position responisble for providing high quality, innovative, and popular services to the youth of the Wilsonville area and to their parents. The position leads a skilled, energetic, and imaginative team who plans, develops, and coordinates programming to teens and children. The incumbent will also provide direct reference and reader's advisory services to citizens and select, and coordinate selection, for the department. Requires a Master's degree in Library Sciences, with and emphasis in youth services, and three years of progressively responsible library experience emphasizing work with teens and/or children. Salary Range: $22.06 - $28.13 per hour. Link to the full job announcement. http://www.ci.wilsonville.or.us/Index.aspx?page=12 ************************************** Posted: 3/5/10 Library Services Consultant Closes: 3/22/10 Salem, OR The Oregon Council of County Law Libraries (OCCLL), representing 36 county law libraries throughout the state, received an LSTA planning grant for 2010. OCCLL seeks a consultant as a guide and facilitator through the service planning process. The consultant will assess needs, assist in developing service delivery options, and produce a final report. You may visit our website at http://www.occll.org/RFP2010.php to download the Request for Proposals. Proposals are due March 22, 2010. ************************************** Posted: 2/26/10 On-call Children's Reference Librarian Closes: 3/26/10 (or until filled) Wilsonville, OR Brief description of position: On-call professional position with no scheduled hours. Works evenings and weekends as needed. The On-Call Children's Reference Librarian provides direct reference and reader's advisory services in the Children's department. Requirements include a bachelor's degree in any field, and a Master's degree in Library Sciences, with an emphasis on children's services or equivalent. Significant knowledge of children's literature required. Salary Range: $20.79 to $26.50 per hour. Link to the full job announcement. http://www.ci.wilsonville.or.us/Index.aspx?page=12 ************************************** Posted: 3/12/10 Development Coordinator Closes: 3/26/10 Port Hadlock, WA Development Coordinator: 20 - 30 hours. Jefferson County Library. Washington State. The Jefferson County Library is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as coordinator of a capital fundraising plan for the renovation and expansion of the library in Port Hadlock. They will manage the day-to-day workflow of the campaign and be responsible for office support functions, campaign communication, database management, organizing meetings and other activities. A Bachelor's degree in a related area is preferred. Three to five years of fundraising experience is preferred. Knowledge of fundraising techniques including proposal development, prospect identification, fund solicitation and donor tracking is required. Strong computer skills are required. The successful candidate must have a polished presence, excellent interpersonal skills, superior organizational abilities and outstanding oral and written communication skills. Salary is $20-$22.50 per hour DOE. This is a one-year contract position subject to yearly renewal. It features an excellent benefits package. Send a cover letter, resume, and three references to the Library Director at 620 Cedar Avenue, Port Hadlock, 98339 by midnight, March 26, 2010. A complete job description is available at the library, 620 Cedar Avenue, Port Hadlock or at http://www.jclibrary.info/about/job.html ************************************** To list a job announcement please provide the following information: Job Title Closing Date City & State Brief description of position Link to the full job announcement All listings with no closing date mentioned will be removed from Jobline after one month Email your request to April Baker. To Unsubscribe To subscribe/unsubscribe from libs-or, go here Contacts at the Oregon State Library Technical Assistance: 503-932-1004. Jobline Editor: April Baker, 503-378-2464. Oregon State Library homepage: http://www.oregon.gov/OSL. Libs-or subscription assistance: 503-932-1004. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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We also serve the General Public who are interested in the issues surrounding the Columbia Basin and Salmon Recovery Efforts." Next month, Nancy Thurston will host the Downtown Librarians meeting at the Art Institute of Portland. Susan Mecklem | Davis Wright Tremaine LLP Associate Librarian 1300 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 2300 | Portland, OR 97201 Tel: (503) 778-5252 | Fax: (503) 778-5299 Email: susanmecklem at dwt.com | Website: www.dwt.com Anchorage | Bellevue | Los Angeles | New York | Portland | San Francisco | Seattle | Shanghai | Washington, D.C. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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I am a Library School student doing a project on the HathiTrust Digital Library's public interface, catalog.hathitrust.org I am surveying librarians about the users of the HathiTrust. If you have the time and the inclination, please email me your responses to these six questions: 1. In your view, who are the target users of the HathiTrust Digital Library? 2. What are those users' characteristics? (level of search skill, age, education level, etc.) 3. What are the information needs that draw them to HathiTrust? What do the search for and why? 4. How do they use and search the HathiTrust? (catalog search, full text search, query structure, etc.) 5. What aspects of HathiTrust need improvement? 6. Are there any other critical issues that effect users? (language issues, disability issues, policy issues, etc.) Thank you very much! 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Thanks, Tony Greiner -- Tony Greiner/Mary Grant greints at spiritone.com From ruthmetz at spiretech.com Sun Mar 14 20:42:25 2010 From: ruthmetz at spiretech.com (Ruth Metz) Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:42:25 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] CE Needs Assessment Project: Regional Consultants Hired In-Reply-To: <4B8D9604.4040806@pdx.edu> References: <4B8D9604.4040806@pdx.edu> Message-ID: <8413F0F03D5B40828C87C290D03D6857@LENOVO2BF327C1> Portland Community College is the fiscal agent for an LSTA-funded continuing education needs assessment and options study for Oregon library personnel. Donna Reed, PCC Director of Libraries, is the project manager and I am the consultant coordinator for the project. We had a great response to a recent invitation to apply for several part-time regional consultant positions across Oregon. These regional consultants will help gather data in their regions for the needs assessment. I am pleased to announce the regional consultants are: Aletha Bonebrake (eastern Oregon) Connie Christopher (Portland metro/Columbia River Gorge) Pam North (Willamette Valley) Wyma Rogers (Pacific coastal Oregon) Tim Smith (central Oregon) Cessa Vichi (southern Oregon) You will be hearing more from us about this project in early April when we will begin the needs assessment. You will be able to track our progress, too, by checking the North West Central website: http://www.nwcentral.org/ We are very excited about the work ahead and look forward to learning from you about your C.E. needs and ideas. Best regards, Ruth Metz Ruth Metz Associates Portland OR www.librarycoach.com 503-422-8024 _____ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Some of the reasons you should vote for Molly Raphael are her broad and deep knowledge of ALA and her experience in its governance at all levels; her long record of demonstrated leadership ability and experience; her extensive experience in working with government officials at the local, state and federal levels; her extensive experience with working with the media, both on and off the record; her long record of promoting ALA's core values (open access, intellectual freedom, and privacy) on the frontlines and through ALA; her championed diversity (in hiring, programming and outreach to underserved) and she received the Arthur Fleming Civil Rights Award; and she has built collaboratives across all types of libraries and community organizations. Molly Raphael has truly walked the walk and will make an ideal ALA President. Please take the time to visit her website at http://mollyraphael.org as you seek to make an informed choice. There you will find complete details about her platform as well as her career experience and ALA service. You can also read endorsements of Molly's candidacy from many professional colleagues, including several recent ALA Past Presidents from all types of libraries. Thank you, Suzanne -- Portland State University logo Suzanne L. Sager Library East, Cataloging Portland State University 503-725-8169 503-725-5799 sagers at pdx.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The Administration has also launched an expansive effort to open up data to developers, advocates, and the public via Data.gov. Join us for this three panel event to hear our panelists ? transparency experts from inside and outside government ? discuss these initiatives and their effect on the public. Panelists will also take questions from the live and viewing audience. The first panel will focus on the White House?s efforts to embed transparency in the system by, in part, requiring each agency to develop an open government plan, and post open government pages. During the second panel, our panelists will discuss how recent changes to law and policy affect a citizen?s ability to request and receive information from the federal government. During the last panel, developers and advocates will explain how they use government information like the data on Data.gov to make a difference for the public. *Introduction by:* *Reece Rushing*, Director of Government Reform, Center for American Progress *Panel 1: Developing an Open Government Plan* *Norm Eisen*, Special Counsel to the President for Ethics and Government Reform *Jim Harper*, Director of Information Policy Studies, Cato Institute *John Wonderlich*, Policy Director, Sunlight Foundation *Moderated by:* *Patrice McDermott*, Director, OpenTheGovernment.org *Panel 2: Citizen Access to Government Information* *Kevin Goldberg*, counsel, American Society of News Editors (ASNE) *Miriam Nisbet*, Director, Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) *Melanie Sloan*, Executive Director, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) *Melanie Pustay*, Director, Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Information Policy (OIP) *Moderated by:* *Patrice McDermott*, Director, OpenTheGovernment.org *Panel 3: Effects of Government Transparency on the Public* *Laura Beavers*, National KIDS COUNT Coordinator, Annie E. Casey Foundation *Eric Gundersen*, President and co-founder, Development Seed ** *Moderated by:* *Sean Moulton*, Director of Federal Information Policy, OMB Watch. *A light lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m.* RSVP *Click here to RSVP for this event * For more information, call 202-682-1611 Location Center for American Progress 1333 H St. NW, 10th Floor Washington, DC 20005 Nearest Metro: Blue/Orange Line to McPherson Square or Red Line to Metro Center http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=4560 -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027 Newport, OR 97365 Work phone & fax: 541-265-3066 Work email: diedre at beachbooks.org Home email: diedre08 at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Oh Poesia! Poems of Oregon and Peru; 1997 Catching the Limit; 2009 In Blue Mountain Dusk: Poems by Tim McNulty; 1992 Dropping the Bow: Poems from Ancient India; 1991 Calendar of Dust; 1991 Dragon in the Clouds: Poems and Translations by Sam Hamill; 1989 The Poet's World; 1995 Nobody Dies in the Summer: Selected Poems 1934-1989; 1993 Poetry - Capturing the Moment with U.S. Poet Laureate Ted Kooser & Friends [DVD]; 2005 Please let me know by Tuesday, March 23rd if you are interested in any of these titles, and if you are on the Orbis Courier. Thank you, Jessica Jessica Rondema Technical Services Specialist Oregon State Library 250 Winter St. NE Salem OR 97301 503-378-5434 jessica.rondema at state.or.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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With this being an election year and a congress that has spent a LOT of money on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and other jobs-related bills, the political climate in Washington is tougher today than it has been in the past. Many members of congress are afraid to sign-on to any letter that is asking for an increase of spending, regardless of the program, because many do not want to be labeled as contributing to the national deficit more than they already have. It is important now more than ever that you make sure that your federally elected officials understand how important libraries are in the local communities. Please call your Representative in Washington TODAY and ask him/her to sign onto two letters circulating around Congress. The deadline has been extended to March 17, and it is critically import that they sign-on to this letter in the next twenty-four hours. LSTA Congress is currently busy drafting up the federal budget for fiscal year 2011. It has never been more important than now that Congress fully funds the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), the only annual source for federal funding to libraries. As Congress writes next year's budget they need to understand that dollars from the state and local levels are at an all time low and libraries can not continue to do their important work with out this funding. There is a letter circulating around the House of Representatives urging the Appropriations Committee to include $300 million in funding through LSTA in the FY2011 budget. Please contact your representative's office and tell them about work your library does in the community. It is always a good idea to stress what programs and resources your library provide to help build the local economy, help kids with their homework, and so much more. After you have explained how libraries are an incredibly valuable investment, please ask your representative to sign onto the "Dear Colleague" letter supporting LSTA. School Libraries In his FY2011 budget, President Obama consolidated Improving Literacy Through School Libraries with five other literacy programs. This would mean that school libraries will have to directly compete with other programs to receive federal dollars under the President's plan. However, Congress is busy drafting up their own budget for FY2011 right now, and there is no word yet if they will go along with President Obama's recommendation of consolidation. Congress needs to hear from their constituents NOW about the important role that school libraries play in today's schools. Right now there is a letter circulating around the House of Representatives urging the Appropriations Committee to specifically appropriate $100 million for Improving Literacy Through School Libraries. This amount means that this program will be available to every state, rather than the current competitive grant program. Please contact your representative's office explaining to them how important having a school library can be in a child's education. Please ask them to sign on to the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries "Dear Colleague" by customizing the letter below. It is of the utmost importance that you contact your Representative today and urge them to sign on to these letters! We need to keep the pressure on our elected officials until the deadline for signatures on these critical letters expires. Grijalva and Ehlers plan to send the letter on Wednesday, March 17, so time is of the essence. To take action, please take the following steps: Please go to http://capwiz.com/ala/ or click on the "Take Action!" button in the upper right hand corner of this e-mail. Customize the sample letter as you see fit - remember, a personal story on how your library uses LSTA and ILTSL funding to benefit their constituents is VERY effective. Enter your contact information. Press Send. If you would prefer to telephone your representative, please call the Capitol switchboard at 202.224.3121 and ask for your representative. The switchboard will transfer you to their office. If you need to locate your members of Congress, go to http://capwiz.com/ala/. UPDATE: These members have currently signed onto the Dear Colleagues: LSTA: Klein Castor Lewis, John McGovern Pingree Holt Grijalva Maffei Van Hollen Michaud Ehlers Wu Oberstar Hinchey Ross McDermott Baldwin Scott, Bobby Fattah ILTSL: Carson Pingree Holt Grijalva Davis Maffei Van Hollen Michaud Ehlers Wu Oberstar Hinchey Ross McDermott Pierluisi Conyers Baldwin Polis You may view the latest post at http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=4581 You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, Jacob Roberts jroberts at alawash.org -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027 Newport, OR 97365 Work phone & fax: 541-265-3066 Work email: diedre at beachbooks.org Home email: diedre08 at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From tstave at uoregon.edu Tue Mar 16 14:21:21 2010 From: tstave at uoregon.edu (Tom Stave) Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:21:21 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Needing ORS volumes Message-ID: <4B9FF651.10308@uoregon.edu> We are seeking volume 1 (chapters 1-170) of both the 1981 and 1987 Oregon Revised Statutes (official set). Will pay shipping. Contact Stephanie Midkiff at 541-346-1661 orsmidkiff at uoregon.edu. From reed_ann at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Wed Mar 17 08:18:07 2010 From: reed_ann at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Ann Reed) Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:18:07 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] =?iso-8859-1?q?New_IMLS_program_-_It=27s_Wiki_Wednesday?= =?iso-8859-1?q?!_Are_you_UpNext=3F_Two_New_Themes_Launch_Today?= Message-ID: It's Wiki Wednesday! Are you UpNext? Two New Themes Launch Today on the Future of Museums and Libraries Wiki The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) invites you to help invent the future of museums and libraries through your participation in UpNext: The Future of Museums and Libraries Wiki http://imlsupnext.wikispaces.com/. IMLS's first-ever wiki is a platform where individuals inside and outside of museums, libraries, and related fields can discuss, dissect, expand, and inform the issues outlined in the Future of Museums and Libraries: A Discussion Guide http://www.imls.gov/pdf/DiscussionGuide.pdf. IMLS will use the knowledge shared in the wiki to help shape the agency's strategic plan, research directions, publications, convenings, and grant making. Two new themes launch today on the wiki and will be featured for wiki discussion from March 17th- March 30th. Theme #3, Museums and Libraries as the "Third Place" will be led by Discussion Leader Susan Hildreth, City Librarian, Seattle Public Library. This theme discusses museums and libraries as gathering spaces for social interaction and engagement and invites wiki members to imagine what the "third place" will look like in the future and how museums and libraries can enhance their positions as forces for civic engagement and social cohesion. Theme #4, Technology & Policy Development, will be led by Discussion Leader, John Wilkin, Associate University Librarian for Library Information Technology (LIT), University of Michigan, Executive Director of HathiTrust. This theme discusses how rapid advances in technology have a profound effect on the ways in which people access and use information. It invites wiki members to identify the role of museums and libraries in policy developments for intellectual property, digitization, preservation, and content access. Whether you work in, partner with, study, volunteer, visit or are just plain interested in museums and libraries and passionate about how they can continue to thrive in their service to the public-you have an opinion to be shared! The UpNext wiki is an opportunity to share resources, examples of what works, and vexing questions. We hope that it will be a thought provoking ten weeks for all participants and provide food for thought for your career, your institution, and the choices you face. The full schedule of wiki themes and discussion leaders is below: March 3-16 1. Changing Definitions & Roles of Museums and Libraries Mart?n G?mez, City Librarian, Los Angeles Public Library 2. Shifts in Power & Authority Cassie Chinn, Deputy Executive Director, Wing Luke Asian Museum March 17-30 3. Museums & Libraries as the "Third Place" Susan Hildreth, City Librarian, Seattle Public Library 4. Technology & Policy Development John Wilkin, Associate University Librarian for Library Information Technology (LIT), University of Michigan, Executive Director of HathiTrust March 31-April 13 5. 21st Century Learning & Information Use Tom Scheinfeldt, Managing Director for Center for History and New Media at George Mason University, OMEKA Project Director 6. New Models & Structures for Collaboration Mark Wright, Director of Partnerships, National Children's Museum April 14-27 7. Planning for a Sustainable Future Emlyn Koster, President & CEO, Liberty Science Center 8. Metrics for Evaluating Service & Impact John Fraser, Director, Institute for Learning Innovation-New York April 28-May 12 9. The 21st Century Museum & Library Workforce Joanne Marshall, Alumni Distinguished Professor, School of Information and Library Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 10. UpNext: Where Do We Go From Here? Larry Johnson, CEO, The New Media Consortium May 19 Last official "Wiki Wednesday" IMLS will post wiki final summary. If you have any questions or comments regarding the wiki or the Discussion Guide, please feel free to contact Mamie Bittner, mbittner at imls.gov or Erica Pastore, epastore at imls.gov. About the Institute of Museum and Library Services The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas. The Institute works at the national level and in coordination with state and local organizations to sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge; enhance learning and innovation; and support professional development. To learn more about the Institute, please visit www.imls.gov. 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/ From bnielsen at cclsd.org Wed Mar 17 12:24:18 2010 From: bnielsen at cclsd.org (Buzzy Nielsen) Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:24:18 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] CPLA program Message-ID: <4BA12C62.8080201@cclsd.org> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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It was officially released just prior to the open meeting held for the Omnibus Broadband Initiative (OBI) team responsible for crafting the NBP to formally present it to the Commission. Though not as enmeshed in the details of developing the NBP as the FCC team was, many of us in the Washington Office have been following the drama closely. After filing comments this past fall, providing data and clarifications to the education and economic development teams, and supporting an FCC commissioned study on barriers to adoption, seeing the 360-page document warrants due pause. Attending the open meeting was both a small reward and a reminder of the tremendous work yet to be done. The open meeting was as much a recognition of the long and tedious hours put in by the OBI team as it was a moment for reflection on the opportunities before us as the plan moves from recommendations to action steps. Chairman Julius Genachowski opened the meeting by enumerating the various ways this initiative is unique for the Commission. He rightly praised the process as open and transparent as well as publically inclusive. The Commission held 36 public workshops and issued 31 public notices. These notices resulted in 23,000 comments and 74,000 pages that the OBI team reviewed. Many of these comments are included in the NBP as direct examples and footnotes. Genachowski lauded the use of ?new media? to create further avenues for reaching the public. Blogband.gov had over 1,200 comments which are now part of the official record and @fcc, the Commission?s Twitter feed, has over 333,000 followers. The tone of the meeting balanced a sense of accomplishment on the part of the Commission and the OBI team with the understanding that to bring the plan to fruition will require months of hearings, rulemakings, and debate. Participating in yesterday?s event, even as an audience member, brought home to me that the NBP creates both opportunities and challenges in the months and years ahead. We have been given a chance to affect the course of broadband connectivity and adoption for communities nationwide. A number of recommendations highlighted by the Commissioners and the OBI team shout ?library.? These include a focus on digital literacy skills training, increasing civic engagement, and improving the E-rate program. As we move forward digesting the NBP, I am hopeful we can successfully articulate the role libraries play in helping their patrons reap the benefits of high capacity broadband connectivity. Marijke Visser OITP Information Technology Policy Analyst You may view the latest post at http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=4600 You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, Jacob Roberts jroberts at alawash.org -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027 Newport, OR 97365 Work phone & fax: 541-265-3066 Work email: diedre at beachbooks.org Home email: diedre08 at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From pparise at emporia.edu Wed Mar 17 15:41:52 2010 From: pparise at emporia.edu (Pierina Parise) Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:41:52 -0500 Subject: [Libs-Or] Emporia SLIM Alumni Reception Message-ID: <4BA0F834.CEC3.0092.0@emporia.edu> Emporia SLIM alumni and students are invited to a reception with Dean Gwen Alexander on Thursday, March 25th, from 5:30 - 7:00 pm at the Embassy Suites Hotel in downtown Portland. The hotel address is 319 SW Pine Street, and we will meet in the Fireside Room - www.embassyportland.com Questions? Contact Perri Parise at pparise at emporia.edu or 503-223-8280. From jpetit at pdx.edu Wed Mar 17 16:31:20 2010 From: jpetit at pdx.edu (Joan Petit) Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:31:20 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Calling all Tar Heels! Message-ID: <4BA16648.2090103@pdx.edu> Did you receive your MSLS or MSIS from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Information and Library Science? And would you like to catch up with other folks who did as well? I'm new to Oregon, and Portland State University, and, with the help of the SILS Alumni Association, am trying to organize Portland-area UNC-Chapel Hill SILS grads for a small get-together sometime in April. This will likely take the form of a happy hour some weekday after work, at someplace in downtown Portland. If you'd like to join us, or at least be notified of such an event, please email me, and I'll add you to my list. And if you have suggestions of where and when to meet, please let me know. My email is jpetit at pdx.edu. Hope to hear from you soon! Thanks, Joan Petit UNC-Chapel Hill BA, 1995 UNC-Chapel Hill SILS, MSLS, 2006 -- Joan Petit Humanities & Social Sciences Librarian Portland State University jpetit at pdx.edu 503-725-2397 From esther_creslib at centurytel.net Wed Mar 17 16:48:00 2010 From: esther_creslib at centurytel.net (Esther Moberg) Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:48:00 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Please Vote! Upcoming Adult, Teen & Children's Summer Reading themes for 2012 & 2013 Message-ID: <805F7738194341B09B2AA7617E74E55D@YOUTHLIB1> Librarians, Please vote by completing our online survey for the upcoming 2012 slogans and 2013 theme for Children, Teens, & Adult Summer Reading Programs. Please vote online at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Z8KFWBS If this link doesn't work, please copy and paste it into your browser. Please vote by April 1st. The results will be taken to the national conference held in Tacoma Washington the first week of April. Thank you! 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The consultant will assess needs, assist in developing service delivery options, and produce a final report. You may visit our website at http://www.occll.org/RFP2010.php to download the Request for Proposals. Proposals are due March 22, 2010. ************************************** Posted: 3/17/10 Librarian Closes: 3/24/10 Eugene, OR Lane Community College is seeking an innovative and participatory Librarian to collaboratively develop and implement a program of library instruction, instructional support services, and collections which further the missions of the Library and the College. The selected candidate will fulfill the functions in a manner that promotes quality of student learning and fiscal sustainability aligning with the college?s core mission, vision and strategic direction. Required Qualifications: MLS from ALA-accredited institution, or equivalent. Two years professional experience in an academic library, recent experience with instructional technologies, and recentteaching experience in information literacy competencies To view the full job announcement and apply online, visit:https://jobs.lanecc.edu ************************************** Posted: 2/26/10 On-call Children's Reference Librarian Closes: 3/26/10 (or until filled) Wilsonville, OR Brief description of position: On-call professional position with no scheduled hours. Works evenings and weekends as needed. The On-Call Children's Reference Librarian provides direct reference and reader's advisory services in the Children's department. Requirements include a bachelor's degree in any field, and a Master's degree in Library Sciences, with an emphasis on children's services or equivalent. Significant knowledge of children's literature required. Salary Range: $20.79 to $26.50 per hour. 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Kellie Lamoreaux Umatilla Pubic Library Umatilla, Or umatillapublib at uci.net From anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Thu Mar 18 15:44:46 2010 From: anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:44:46 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] 2008-2009 Ready to Read Annual Report Message-ID: <3238C536-4905-4133-B870-D3D417A88650@oslmac.osl.state.or.us> **please excuse the cross posting. The 2008-2009 Ready to Read Annual Report, 2008 -2009 Outstanding Projects, and 2009-2010 Project Descriptions are now available at http://www.oregon.gov/OSL/LD/youthsvcs/aboutready.shtml The Ready to Read Annual Report is an analysis of the Ready to Read Final Reports submitted to the State Library every December. The State Library has established four metrics that measure the effectiveness of the Ready to Read Grant Program. The metrics provide longitudinal data on public library youth services and public library usage statistics. This data allows public libraries to see how their efforts impact library services to children in Oregon, and serves as a tool for setting local youth service goals. Each year the State Library staff recognizes several public libraries for their outstanding Ready to Read Grant projects. The criteria for this recognition are: the library adheres to the original intent of the Ready to Read Grant, focuses on one or more of the three Ready to Read Grant best practices, promotes partnerships both in and out of the library, and creates a project that is replicable in other libraries, or enhances current library services. Libraries recognized for their Outstanding Ready to Read projects in 2008-2009 are: Astoria Public Library, Umatilla County Special Library District, Forest Grove City Library, and Brownsville Community Library. The 2009-2010 Project Descriptions are made available so libraries can learn about youth service activities across the state. The project descriptions provide ideas for libraries looking for new ways to establish, improve, or expand their services to youth. Oregon libraries are doing great things in youth services, and we have a lot to learn from each other. Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From hulshof-schmidt_robert at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Thu Mar 18 16:09:45 2010 From: hulshof-schmidt_robert at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Robert Hulshof-Schmidt) Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:09:45 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Coming to PLA? Support OLA's Scholarship Fundraiser-buy a great message, only $3 Message-ID: <8B9C263D-4DD1-4560-8076-1DF7B7F9E08E@oslmac.osl.state.or.us> Three days of networking 2 preconferences 8 program sessions 788 exhibits Bumper Sticker: $3 Chatting it up with Oregon Library Association members while taking a load off your feet: Priceless Brought to you by OLA Past Presidents. Come find us at the OLA booth. We can't wait to say hi! Maureen Cole mcole at orcity.org Library Director Oregon City Public Library 362 Warner Milne Rd. Oregon City, Oregon 97045 503-657-8269 ext 1010 503-657-3702 Fax Website: www.orcity.org/library PUBLIC RECORDS LAW DISCLOSURE: This e-mail is subject to the State Retention Schedule and may be made available to the public. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Hurry on over to http://ilago.wordpress.com/oregon-il-summit/ and get your registration submitted today! Registration is only $25 ($20 students) and attendance is capped at 80, so don't delay. The Summit will take place on Saturday, April 3 at Linn Benton CC. Join colleagues from across Oregon's colleges, universities and K-12 schools for a day focused on The C's of Change: Curriculum, Courage, and Collaboration. Keynote speakers are Dr. John Bean and Lynn Deeken of Seattle University with "Creating Students as Expert Insiders: Using Backward Design and Library/Faculty Partnerships to Teach Disciplinary Writing and Research." We look forward to seeing you all! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Up to four stories will be profiled in the March 2011 issue of the magazine or at womansday.com. Librarians can download free tools to help collect local stories from the Campaign for America's Libraries Web site (www.ala.org/womansday ). Tools include a sample press release and newsletter copy. A downloadable Web button that can be linked to the official rules on the Woman's Day Web site (www.womansday.com/ala ) is also available. The initiative continues a nine-year partnership between the magazine and ALA's Campaign for America's Libraries that has generated millions of dollars worth of editorial coverage for libraries. Since 2002, Woman's Day has asked its readers to write in about "how the library has changed my life," "how the library helped improve my health" and "how the library helped me deal with the tough economy." Woman's Day magazine is a Partner in the Campaign for America's Libraries (www.ala.org/@yourlibrary ), ALA's public awareness campaign that promotes the value of libraries and librarians. Thousands of libraries of all types -- across the country and around the globe - use the Campaign's @ your library? brand. The Campaign is made possible by ALA's Library Champions, corporations and foundations that advocate the importance of the library in American society. Other Partners include Carnegie Corporation of New York, Disney Book Group, Dollar General Literacy Foundation, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Univision Radio and Verizon. Megan McFarlane Campaign Coordinator The Campaign for America's Libraries 312-280-2148 mmcfarlane at ala.org www.ala.org/@yourlibrary American Library Association 50 E. Huron Chicago, IL 60611 Check out PIO's blog: Visibility @ your library^? http://www.pio.ala.org/visibility -- Portland State University logo Suzanne L. Sager Library East, Cataloging Portland State University 503-725-8169 503-725-5799 sagers at pdx.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: psu_signature165x35.gif Type: image/gif Size: 1469 bytes Desc: not available URL: From bvss at pdx.edu Fri Mar 19 09:35:25 2010 From: bvss at pdx.edu (Suzanne Sager) Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:35:25 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] [Fwd: [alacro-l] Two library letters] Message-ID: <4BA3A7CD.2050705@pdx.edu> FYI, Suzanne L. Sager Oregon ALA Chapter Councilor -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [alacro-l] Two library letters Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:32:01 -0400 From: Emily Sheketoff To: Chapters, please forward to all your lists. If you don't represent school librarians, please send to the school library association list in your state. As of this morning, here is the list of Representatives who have signed onto each letter. If your Representative is not on the list, PLEASE CALL OR CALL AGAIN. For the LSTA, we have: Klein Castor Lewis, John McGovern Pingree Holt Grijalva Maffei Van Hollen Michaud Ehlers Wu Oberstar Hinchey Ross McDermott Baldwin Scott, Bobby Fattah For ILTSL, we have: Carson Pingree Holt Grijalva Davis Maffei Van Hollen Michaud Ehlers Wu Oberstar Hinchey Ross McDermott Pierluisi Conyers Baldwin Polis This is not a very good showing for libraries....it won't be effective if we don't get the numbers way up. Emily -- Portland State University logo Suzanne L. Sager Library East, Cataloging Portland State University 503-725-8169 503-725-5799 sagers at pdx.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The Conversation Project, which connects Oregonians with public scholars and provocative ideas through idea-driven dialogue, is a program of Oregon Humanities (formerly Oregon Council for the Humanities). The catalog, instructions for host organizations, and downloadable application form are available at oregonhumanities.org. Please also see the website?s events calendar for the sixty-one Conversation Project programs that are currently happening in nineteen counties around the state. The 2009?10 Conversation Project lineup features seventeen programs presented by sixteen scholar-facilitators. This season?s programs span diverse topics, including friendship, mega cities, the future of rural communities, media literacy, and reenvisioning the prison system. For more information about the Conversation Project program and how to apply, please contact Oregon Humanities Program Coordinator Annie Dubinsky at (503) 241-0543, ext. 116, or a.dubinsky at oregonhumanities.org. Oregon Humanities connects Oregonians to ideas that transform communities. More information about our programs and publications, which include the Conversation Project: A New Chautauqua, Think & Drink, Humanity in Perspective, Teacher Institutes, Happy Camp, Public Program Grants, Responsive Program Grants, and Oregon Humanities magazine, can be found at oregonhumanities.org. Oregon Humanities is an independent, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities and a partner of the Oregon Cultural Trust. -- Annie Dubinsky Development and Program Coordinator Oregon Humanities 813 SW Alder, Suite 702 Portland, OR 97205 (503) 241-0543 ext. 116 (800) 735-0543 fax: (503) 241-0024 a.dubinsky at oregonhumanities.org O. Hm. The sound of hearing a new idea. oregonhumanities.org From mcole at ci.oregon-city.or.us Fri Mar 19 12:15:25 2010 From: mcole at ci.oregon-city.or.us (Maureen Cole) Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:15:25 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] More reasons to support OLA Scholarship by buying a bumper sticker Message-ID: <79182DEA2A9EBD459F20AD5CB90FEAA5024758E9C8@Exchange.orcity.org> Art trekking in the Pearl District: $51 Gorge waterfall adventure: $44 New books at Powell's: $27 Shopping spree on NW 23rd: $218 Bumper Sticker: $3 Proof that you attended the conference: Priceless [cid:image004.png at 01CAC75D.DADC7F50] Brought to you by OLA Past Presidents; designed by State Librarian Jim Scheppke [cid:image003.jpg at 01CAC75D.DA6A0E70] Maureen Cole mcole at orcity.org Library Director Oregon City Public Library 362 Warner Milne Rd. 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The positions are: * Chair-Elect - 1 year term, acts as Chair the following 1 year term, acts as Past Chair for a 1 year term * Recorder - 1 year term * Treasurer - 2 year term * Archivist - 1 year term You may be wondering just what the Support Staff Division is. Our bylaws state: PURPOSE The purpose of the Support Staff Division shall be to provide a framework for information sharing, continuing education and moral support for all library support staff. Specifically, the aims are to provide a forum to encourage new ideas, discuss concerns and solve problems; promote awareness of library issues; inspire and promote professional growth through networking, conferences, workshops and mentoring; exchange ideas on processes, systems, and policies; provide a medium for the exploration of new ideas and technologies; foster cooperation among all Oregon libraries in all the various public and technical areas throughout the library; and to increase awareness in the library community of the evolving roles played by support staff. Position descriptions per our bylaws are as follows: Duties of the Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect Assumes the office of Chair after one year as Vice Chair. Assists the Chair; becomes familiar with the By-laws and procedures of the Association and Division. Attends meetings and chairs meetings in the absence of the Chair. Duties of the Treasurer Has approval authority for all expenditures below $250.00. Obtains signature of Division Chair for all expenditures above $250.00 (two signatures are necessary for expenditures above $250.00). Submits bills and receipts to OLA Treasurer. Maintains records of all expenditures and profits for the Division. Duties of the Recorder Records minutes of the Division's Executive Committee Meetings. Assures each Executive Committee member receives copies of the meeting minutes before the next meeting. Duties of the Archivist Maintains all historical data, scrapbook and photo album of SSD conference and other events, including keeping conference programs and accompanying material. Thank you! Cathy Zgraggen Supervisor, La Pine Public Library Deschutes Public Library cathyz at deschuteslibrary.org 541-312-1094 http://www.deschuteslibrary.org Know More. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Karen Coyle, digital library consultant and bibliographic data expert, will discuss the future of metadata and its role in bibliographic data and the semantic web. Coyle will address what the major transformations in the use and structure of data already underway mean for libraries, and what librarians can do to prepare, adapt, and take advantage of new possibilities. Open Q&A and discussion will follow the presentation. Jason Griffey on Gadgets: Personal Electronics for your Library Thursday, April 22, 11 a.m. Pacific Patrons are checking personal electronics out, asking for content to load on them, and seeking librarians' technical advice. In this webinar, Griffey will examine current popular gadgets, talk about upcoming gadgets, and answer a few common questions about the best way to deal with gadgets both personally and at the library. Look also for Griffey's upcoming April issue of Library Technology Reports on gadgets in libraries and a special offer for webinar attendees. Register now Meredith Farkas and John Blyberg on Organization 2.0 Thursday, May 13, 12 p.m. Pacific How do organizations need to be structured to successfully implement 2.0 initiatives? Why do so many 2.0 initiatives fail? In this webinar, Farkas and Blyberg will consider what it takes for libraries to implement 2.0 technologies successfully and what common mistakes/pitfalls to avoid. Q&A after the presentations. Register now Cheers, Darci ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Darci Hanning * Technology Development Consultant * Library Development Services Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 503-378-2527 darci.hanning at state.or.us Ask me about Plinkit! http://www.plinkit.org/ http://oregon.plinkit.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Verheyen > Bookbinder & Conservator, PA - AIC > > The Book Arts Web & Book_Arts-L Listserv > > The Bonefolder: an e-journal for the bookbinder and book artist > > > > *********************************************** > NOW ONLINE, entry information for "The > Thread That Binds" 2010 Bind-O-Rama > > View GBW's "Marking Time" exhibition online > at: > > For all your subscription questions, go to > the Book_Arts-L FAQ and Archive. > See for full information. > > *********************************************** > From bvss at pdx.edu Tue Mar 23 08:59:21 2010 From: bvss at pdx.edu (Suzanne Sager) Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:59:21 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] [Fwd: [alacro-l] State Library Statistics] Message-ID: <4BA8E559.2050501@pdx.edu> FYI, Suzanne L. Sager Oregon ALA Chapter Councilor -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [alacro-l] State Library Statistics Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:40:25 -0400 From: Don Wood To: *State Library Statistics* http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/wo/referenceab/statelibrarystats/statestats.cfm *http://tinyurl.com/yg5cpma* The ALA Office for Information Technology Policy (OITP) , in partnership with the Information Institute at Florida State University, has developed a new tool for library advocates: the *State Statistics Module*. This interactive website contains copious information about broadband connectivity in libraries and allows for the creation of customized reports, based upon 11 variables from the "2006 Public Libraries and the Internet Study." Users have the opportunity to create tables and charts of data at the national and state levels and create comparisons of the data. Users also have the ability to write descriptions of the graphs and tables, as well as an introduction and conclusion to their report. Ideally, this website will be used for the creation of reports to use as handouts to both federal, state and local policy makers, when advocating for libraries at national events such as National Library Legislative Day and at state library legislative events. Don Don Wood Program Officer Chapter Relations Office American Library Association 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 dwood at ala.org 1-800-545-2433, ext. 2429 312-280-2429 312-280-4392 (fax) Learn More about Chapters Become a Fan of I Love Libraries Follow CRO on Twitter Learn about ALA Connect -- Portland State University logo Suzanne L. Sager Library East, Cataloging Portland State University 503-725-8169 503-725-5799 sagers at pdx.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The American Library Association (ALA) Office for Information Technology Policy (OITP) has recognized Contra Costa County Library in Pleasant Hill, Calif.; North Carolina State University Libraries in Raleigh, N.C.; and Jones Library in Amherst, Mass., for their use of cutting-edge technologies in library services. In June 2009, OITP and the subcommittee for its Program on America?s Libraries for the 21^st Century issued a call for nominations for best library practices using cutting-edge technology to showcase libraries that are serving their communities with novel and innovative methods. ?We were looking to find creative ways libraries are using technology, such as applying 21^st century technologies to provide a new way of delivering a traditional service or using traditional technologies in a novel way for delivering a service. The three winners all fit our criteria,? said Vivian Pisano, Chief of Information Technology, San Francisco Public Library, and Chair of OITP?s Advisory Committee and Subcommittee on America?s Libraries for the 21^st Century. After selecting the winners, OITP produced descriptions of the programs to provide the library community with some successful models for delivering quality library service in new ways. ?The selection committee looked at many submissions, but these three projects stood out because they could be replicated by other libraries,? said Christine Lind Hage, Director, Rochester Hills Public Library, who chaired the selection committee. ?In particular we were looking for creative solutions to common problems using readily available and affordable technology.? *_About the Winners:_* *Library-a-Go-Go, Contra Costa County Library, Pleasant Hill, Calif. * The Library-a-Go-Go service uses fully automated touchscreen materials-lending machines to provide stand-alone library services in non-library environments. For more information: http://ccclib.org/locations/libraryagogo.html_._ *Course Views [Library Tools] Project, North Carolina State University (NCSU) Libraries, Raleigh, N.C. * The NCSU Libraries implemented a cutting-edge service in response to the difficulty of creating and maintaining enough ?course pages? ? recommended resources for specific courses and assignments ? to meet students? needs. The Course Views system provides pages for all 6,000 courses offered by over 150 departments at NCSU. For more information: www.lib.ncsu.edu/dli/projects/courseviews . *Digital Amherst, a project of the Jones Library, Amherst, Mass.* Digital Amherst provides digital historical and cultural materials?photographs and other images, articles, lectures and multimedia presentations?to Amherst locals, scholars and tourists. For more information: www.digitalamherst.org/ . You may view the latest post at http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=4619 You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, Jacob Roberts jroberts at alawash.org -- Portland State University logo Suzanne L. Sager Library East, Cataloging Portland State University 503-725-8169 503-725-5799 sagers at pdx.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: psu_signature165x35.gif Type: image/gif Size: 1469 bytes Desc: not available URL: From greints at spiritone.com Tue Mar 23 11:06:45 2010 From: greints at spiritone.com (Tony Greiner/Mary Grant) Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:06:45 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] RFID Summary Message-ID: An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From hleman at samhealth.org Tue Mar 23 11:21:13 2010 From: hleman at samhealth.org (hleman at samhealth.org) Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:21:13 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Announcing Launch of ResearchRaven: A Free Search Platform for Publishing and Networking Opportunities in the Health Sciences Message-ID: Dear Fellow Members of the Oregon Library Community: I would like to announce the official launch of a free Web service for researchers and scholars in the health sciences I have been helping to develop, ResearchRaven: http://www.researchraven.com/. ResearchRaven is a free service of the Samaritan Health Services Center for Health Research and Quality. The purpose of ResearchRaven enable users to efficiently find current information about professional conferences, calls for papers for publications and for papers for presentations at professional meetings, and other research-related materials. ResearchRaven also includes Leman?s Lexicon, a tongue-in-cheek guide to the latest buzzwords in science and medicine. Like our existing scholarship, fellowship, grant and science prize listing service, ScanGrants: http://www.scangrants.com/ users can subscribe for free via RSS or email to either all the listings entered that day in whatever category was updated that day or they can choose to subscribe to only those categories that most interest them (public health, nursing research, psychiatry, drug development, etc.). ResearchRaven covers the gamut of scholarship in the health and medical fields from the health-related social sciences to basic science such as biochemistry. Our hope is to enable researchers to keep abreast of publishing opportunities and of meetings they would not otherwise have heard of and might wish to simply attend or to present papers at. One thing I hope to do is list items of interest to those in the information sciences and librarianship about calls for papers and notices of meetings about data sharing and collaboration, scientific communication, big data, information science and so on. I would be very grateful if you would take a look a ResearchRaven and, if you like what you see, to apprise your staff and faculty members about it. I am fairly sure there is no comparable free service in health and medicine. Thank you for your help. Hope Leman, MLIS Research Information Technologist Center for Health Research and Quality Samaritan Health Services 815 NW 9th Street Suite 203A Corvallis OR 97330 Telephone (541) 768-5712 hleman at samhealth.org http://www.scangrants.com/ http://www.researchraven.com/ Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. From gsharp at cclsd.org Tue Mar 23 11:25:27 2010 From: gsharp at cclsd.org (gsharp at cclsd.org) Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:25:27 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] PLA: Support OLA's Scholarship Program Message-ID: <4BA90797.5000509@cclsd.org> Thanks in advance to all of you who'll stop by OLA's booth at PLA and make a contribution to OLA's Scholarship Fundraiser. The OLA Past-Presidents group have a new bumper sticker available for purchase that supports the scholarship program. The MLIS students who receive OLA scholarships greatly appreciate your donations. Here's a couple of thank you's from recent OLA scholarship recipients, to give you an idea of their appreciation: "Dear OLA. I am so honored to receive the OLA scholarship. Thank you for choosing me. Everyday I go to work I am more sure of my choice in earning my MLIS, and pursuing a careet as a youth librarian. Being able to study the subject while working in libraries and directly applying the knowledge I learn is very useful, even more wonderful that I am able to be close to my family, and build connections with libraries right here in Oregon where I hope to be many years in the future." -- Thank you again, Jennifer Wolf "Dear OLA Members: Thank you so much for offering me a scholarship for another year! Your generosity is much appreciated. I am about to begin my third and final year in the MLIS program at UW's iSchool. My experience in this program has been profound and totally life-changing. I look forward to securing my degree in May, joining the world of professional librarianship, and becoming a contributing member of the association. Again, my deepest thanks." Sincerely, Cherie Rainwater. Thanks OLA members for your ongoing support for the scholarship program. And a big thanks to the OLA Past-Presidents for volunteering to benefit the scholarship program!! Gary Sharp OLA MLIS Scholarship Program -- Gary Sharp Director of Library Services North Bend Public Library 1800 Sherman North Bend OR 97549 541-756-1073 voice or fax ?A library is a shelter for the mind and spirit.? - Tom McCall From Margaret.E.Hazel at ci.eugene.or.us Tue Mar 23 12:21:54 2010 From: Margaret.E.Hazel at ci.eugene.or.us (HAZEL Margaret E) Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:21:54 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] RFID Summary In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <813A01DF90DA7C4489F0AFC875D996463783622C3B@cesrv011.eugene1.net> Oops - small correction - Eugene is not using inventory and shelf-reading with RFID, but we have had automated materials handling since 2002. 90+% of checkout is self-check with RFID. Thanks! -Margaret Margaret Hazel Virtual Branch & Innovative Tech Manager Eugene Public Library Eugene, OR 541-682-6015 margaret.e.hazel at ci.eugene.or.us From: libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Tony Greiner/Mary Grant Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 11:07 AM To: libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us Subject: [Libs-Or] RFID Summary Thanks to all who responded to my request for information on libraries using RFID in the Portland area. The short version is that there are a number of libraries using it for checkin and checkout, but it seems like Eugene Public is the only library that is using RFID for inventory and shelf-reading. (I think that is correct.) There are hopes from a couple of libraries to move to this aspect of RFID when improved software becomes available in the near future. Specific comments are below: RFID Libraries in Portland area. Portland Community College- Rock Creek campus. Checkout only, not inventory. Eugene Public- Checkin/checkout and inventory Ft. Vancouver Regional Library- Three Rivers uses RFID and automated checkin system. Multnomah County Public: Our Central Library is up on RFID, as is our new Kenton Branch. Midland goes live on April 1. We are not doing any automated materials handling yet, but we are doing check-out, check-in and self check-out. We are not doing self check-in and we are not using our inventory tools yet because Bilbiotheca is promising a new one that is better but it isn't quite ready to sell us yet. We are getting about 72% self-check at Central but about 92% at Kenton. It is easier to get people into the habit in a new location where you've designed around the new technology than to change their habits at an older one. We aren't using the inventory devices yet because we are waiting for the new model that Bibliotheca says is way better and is coming our way soon. We're supposed to get a look at it during PLA. Will probably try it out at Central first when we get them. Periodicals are tagged at Central. That is a bit of an experiment. We aren't tagging them at branches (except I think Midland may be tagging the covers they use on the new issues.) What we have done with the Periodicals at Central (and Central's periodicals collection is the only collection in the system that is completely ref; branches circulate back issues) is that we have put dumb tags on them, i.e. tags that are not associated with a barcode. Cindy Gibbon We are looking at a III product called Circa which I think will give us mobile shelf-reading capability.- MCL Albany Public: We use the RFID for patron self-check and returns. We use the RFID tags on the AV materials as well as the print and "special items" puppets, childrens kits, etc. We are not, at this time, using the RFID for inventory or shelf-reading. At this time, our self-check statistics are around 50-55%. We continue to encourage and teach people how to use the machines. The Automated Handling system (AMH) is handling 10,000 to 13, 000 items per week. We are still using barcodes to give each item it's own identifier. Also some of the materials have metallic covers and block the tags, so our tech serve has placed a note on it saying to use the barcode. One of the reasons we are not using the RFID for inventory and shelf reading is because of the time involved as well as the mechanics of the system. At this time, the inventory systems are bulky and not very user friendly. -- Tony Greiner/Mary Grant greints at spiritone.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The Center is located here at 4115 N Mississippi Ave, http://www.pdxqcenter.org/about-q-center/location/ It's accessible from the Convention Center via the number 4 Bus, or by taking the MAX Green Line and then connecting to the Yellow Line. Thanks so much to the several people who expressed interest in having this event and, especially, to Kelly McElroy who put it together. From: Faye Chadwell -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bvss at pdx.edu Wed Mar 24 11:53:21 2010 From: bvss at pdx.edu (Suzanne Sager) Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:53:21 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] [Fwd: [alacro-l] ALA urges inclusion of school libraries in federal ESEA reauthorization] Message-ID: <4BAA5FA1.3070809@pdx.edu> FYI, Suzanne L. Sager Oregon ALA Chapter Councilor -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [alacro-l] ALA urges inclusion of school libraries in federal ESEA reauthorization Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:40:27 -0400 From: Michael Dowling To: ALACRO-L 'ALA urges inclusion of school libraries as House begins work on ESEA reauthorization' (from District Dispatch http://bit.ly/bMsTqS) The ALA today filed comments to the House Education and Labor Committee, calling on the committee to include school librarians in the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. As the committee moves forward on this important legislation, the ALA will continue to aggressively lobby for the inclusion of school librarians in order to ensure that each school library -- the technologically modern classroom in today's schools -- is managed by a state-licensed school librarian. Specifically, the ALA is asking the committee to: 1. Maintain dedicated funding for the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries program. 2. Include provisions under Title I state and local plans and the Race to the Top Fund to establish a state goal of having a school library staffed by a state-licensed school librarian in each public school. 3. Allow state and local professional development funds to be used for recruiting and training school librarians. Text of ALA's letter http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/ESEA.pdf Michael Dowling Director International and Chapter Relations Offices American Library Association 50 E Huron St Chicago, IL, USA p +1 800-545-2433 ext 3200 f +1 312-280-4392 www.ala.org -- Portland State University logo Suzanne L. Sager Library East, Cataloging Portland State University 503-725-8169 503-725-5799 sagers at pdx.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: psu_signature165x35.gif Type: image/gif Size: 1469 bytes Desc: not available URL: From keecha at pdx.edu Wed Mar 24 12:08:40 2010 From: keecha at pdx.edu (Anne Keech) Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:08:40 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Job Opening - Portland State University Library Message-ID: <4BAA6338.4040502@pdx.edu> LIB-014 Head of Library Technologies Librarian Millar Library Tenure-Track The Head of Library Technologies Librarian at the Portland State University Library provides a key role in the leadership of the Library?s information technology infrastructure and services, including supervision of the Library Technologies team?s activities and staff. This position oversees library technology projects and systems, and works with system vendors, programmers, librarians, staff, and public end-users to develop, evaluate, implement, and support a variety of systems. Services and systems currently include: the Library?s integrated library system (Innovative Interfaces? Millennium system), the Library?s multiple Web sites, servers, and interfaces; major applications for interlibrary loan and course reserves operations, the PSU digital repository, instructional technology, and provision of staff and public computing. This is a full-time, 12-month, unclassified, excluded, tenure-track position with the rank of Assistant Professor. This position reports to the Associate University Librarian, contributes to the profession through professional service and scholarly activities, and participates in faculty governance activities within the Library and University. Specific Responsibilities ? Adhere to University and Library policies and procedures, including Portland State University?s Professional Standards of Conduct (http://www.pdx.edu/hr/professional-standards-conduct). ? Manage the Library Technologies team of four staff and two students. Plan, coordinate, and evaluate daily operations of the team?s activities, projects, and staff so as to provide timely, professional, and consistent library service. o Supervise, hire, train, and evaluate Library Technologies team members, as necessary, maintaining established unit performance standards and providing conflict resolution when necessary. o Act as advocate of unit staff and be committed to staff development and staff participation in unit planning and decision making; promote high staff performance through teamwork, job training and enrichment, encouragement of innovation and recognition for achievement. o Manage technology-related vendor relations, including selection and performance evaluation. o Coordinate unit activities with those of other Library units. ? Lead the Integrated Library System (ILS) team and attend other functional subgroups? meetings as necessary; provide oversight and management of technical support and coordination for ILS-related issues and functions. ? Participate in the continual evaluation of the technologies being provided in the Portland State Library, making suggestions for service enhancements, greater efficiency, or cost containment; collect and analyze management data for patterns and trends that suggest a need for change, or positioning for the future; and prepare reports on activities, problems, challenges, and accomplishments of acquisitions and preservation. ? Ensure that the short- and long-range planning processes for Library Technologies are anticipatory, rather than reactive, and that they provide an effective means to meet the Library?s mission and priorities. Evaluate alternatives in terms of cost effectiveness, quality of services, and larger institutional priorities. ? Participate in leadership within the Resource Services & Technology (RST) unit through participation in the Coordinating Team (C-Team), which helps to advise the Associate UL in the development of unit-wide policies and guidelines. ? Coordinate communication concerning library technologies-related issues, services, policies, and procedures with library staff, users, academic units served, and external partners. ? Participate in promoting and providing visibility for a positive, responsive image of the Library and its services to the University community and the community at large. ? Communicate openly and professionally with staff, colleagues, and with Library Administration. ? Participate in the establishment of short- and long-range library information technology goals, objectives, and priorities, aligned with those of the Library and the University. ? Maintain current expertise through participation in workshops, classes, professional associations and networks, and through continued awareness of the scholarly literature. ? Represent the Library at local, regional, and national meetings, conferences and symposia, as assigned. ? Contribute to the work of relevant committees and workgroups in the Library, the University, and the Orbis Cascade Alliance. ? Pursue scholarly work and publications, and contribute the work of relevant professional associations, in accordance with the Library and University?s promotion and tenure faculty review guidelines. ? Work independently and collaboratively with library users, and library, campus, and consortial colleagues. ? Be committed to the principles of diversity and staff development. ? Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: ? ALA-accredited MLS or its equivalent. ? Minimum of three years or more of progressively responsible experience managing library systems. ? Demonstrated experience managing an integrated library management system. (Innovative Interfaces? Millennium system preferred.) ? Demonstrated personnel management experience, including hiring, training, and evaluation of staff. ? Demonstrated experience in developing and managing a Library Web site and digital library, including the application of solutions for providing long-term access to digital resources. ? Demonstrated experience with budgeting, planning, and project management, including the ability to prioritize and complete tasks in relation to library goals and objectives. ? Demonstrated proficiency in digital technologies, applications, reporting, and utility tools. ? Evidence of excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills. ? Demonstrated knowledge of issues and trends related to library technologies. ? Evidence of potential to achieve faculty promotion and tenure requirements. ? Ability to successfully pass a background check Preferred Qualifications: ? Five years recent library experience with progressively more responsible positions. ? Experience in higher education/academic libraries. ? Experience with Innovative Interfaces? Millennium system, OCLC?s ILLiad system, Docutek ERes, and library digitization projects. ? Knowledge of Web technologies, standards, and software; Unix and Windows operating systems; library information technology standards and protocols; proxy servers and remote patron authentication; database design, administration and reporting; common programming and scripting languages; and metadata standards. ? Experience with Web authoring tools and graphical editing tools. The Environment: Located in one of the most livable cities in the United States, Portland State University is a nationally recognized leader in community-based learning, and is located on the tree-lined blocks of downtown Portland. The University offers its 28,000 students more than 100 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees. Salary and Benefits: Compensation and rank are commensurate with experience The salary range begins at a minimum of $61,320, and includes an excellent benefits package including fully paid health care, reduced tuition rates, and a generous retirement and vacation package. Deadlines: Review of applicants will begin approximately March 19th 1020, and will remain open until finalists are identified. To Apply: Send cover letter; resume; and names, address, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references to: Anne Keech, Search Coordinator, Keecha at pdx.edu. Transcripts and background checks will be required for finalists. In cover letter, address how your knowledge and experiences meet qualifications. Electronic application materials are strongly preferred (Word or .pdf documents). However, materials may be mailed to: Portland State University Library ? LIBW Post Office Box 1151 c/o Anne Keech, Search Coordinator Portland, OR 97207-1151 Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Institution and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity. -- Anne Keech Office Specialist PSU Library keecha at pdx.edu 503-725-4616 From April.M.Baker at state.or.us Fri Mar 26 09:55:07 2010 From: April.M.Baker at state.or.us (April Baker) Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:55:07 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Jobline - 3/26/10 Message-ID: <8E4AE12E-97C0-4B1C-9E16-9294FD1DD7B3@state.or.us> Oregon State Library Jobline An Electronic Jobline from the Oregon State Library....... March 26, 2010 Closing Dates 03/26/10 On-call Children's Reference Librarian, Wilsonville, OR 04/22/10 Library Assistant 1, Lebanon, OR 04/26/10 Head Librarian, Eugene, OR 04/26/10 On-call Librarians, Corvallis, OR 04/26/10 Head of Library Technologies Librarian, Portland, OR Job Announcements ************************************** Posted: 2/26/10 On-call Children's Reference Librarian Closes: 3/26/10 (or until filled) Wilsonville, OR Brief description of position: On-call professional position with no scheduled hours. Works evenings and weekends as needed. The On-Call Children's Reference Librarian provides direct reference and reader's advisory services in the Children's department. Requirements include a bachelor's degree in any field, and a Master's degree in Library Sciences, with an emphasis on children's services or equivalent. Significant knowledge of children's literature required. Salary Range: $20.79 to $26.50 per hour. Link to the full job announcement: http://www.ci.wilsonville.or.us/Index.aspx?page=12 ************************************** Posted: 3/26/10 Library Assistant 1 Closes: 4/22/10 Lebanon, OR City of Lebanon Salary: $12.37 - $15.08/hour Duties: Perform various para-professional library and clerical tasks in support of library operations specific to children's program. See application materials for minimum requirements. For application materials: Visit our website at www.ci.lebanon.or.us, call (541) 258-4203, or email bhood at ci.lebanon.or.us Submit complete City of Lebanon application to Becky Hood, 925 Main St., Lebanon, OR 97355. Resumes not accepted in lieu of city application. Closing date: 4/22/10, 5:00 p.m. EOE/M/F/H. ************************************** Posted: 3/26/10 Head Librarian Closes: 4/26/10 Eugene, OR Eugene Bible College is seeking a full-time head librarian with a Master's in Library Sciences degree. Competency in library technology and library management is expected. A clear, well-articulated Christian testimony and vision for biblically-centered education is required. Contact information below - make contact by email or postal mail only. Larry R. Burke, Ed.D. Academic Dean Eugene Bible College 2155 Bailey Hill Road Eugene, OR 97405 Email: larryburke at ebc.edu ************************************** Posted: 3/26/10 On-call Librarians Closes: 4/26/10 Corvallis, OR Intermittent, on-call librarians wanted at Oregon State University to occasionally fill in for current employees on leave or vacation. To apply send a current resume to Victoria Heiduschke at victoria at oregonstate.edu. For more information contact Victoria at 541-737-7275 ************************************** Posted: 3/26/10 Head of Library Technologies Librarian Closes: 4/26/10 (or until filled) Portland, OR The Head of Library Technologies Librarian at the Portland State University Library provides a key role in the leadership of the Library's information technology infrastructure and services, including supervision of the Library Technologies team's activities and staff. This position oversees library technology projects and systems, and works with system vendors, programmers, librarians, staff, and public end-users to develop, evaluate, implement, and support a variety of systems. Services and systems currently include: the Library's integrated library system (Innovative Interfaces' Millennium system), the Library's multiple Web sites, servers, and interfaces; major applications for interlibrary loan and course reserves operations, the PSU digital repository, instructional technology, and provision of staff and public computing. This is a full-time, 12-month, unclassified, excluded, tenure-track position with the rank of Assistant Professor. This position reports to the Associate University Librarian, contributes to the profession through professional service and scholarly activities, and participates in faculty governance activities within the Library and University. Salary and Benefits: Compensation and rank are commensurate with experience The salary range begins at a minimum of $61,320, and includes an excellent benefits package including fully paid health care, reduced tuition rates, and a generous retirement and vacation package. Deadlines: Review of applicants will begin approximately March 19th 2010, and will remain open until finalists are identified. To Apply: Send cover letter; resume; and names, address, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references to: Anne Keech, Search Coordinator, Keecha at pdx.edu. Transcripts and background checks will be required for finalists. In cover letter, address how your knowledge and experiences meet qualifications. Electronic application materials are strongly preferred (Word or .pdf documents). However, materials may be mailed to: Portland State University Library - LIBW Post Office Box 1151 c/o Anne Keech, Search Coordinator Portland, OR 97207-1151 Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Institution and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity. For the complete job announcement, click here. ************************************** To list a job announcement please provide the following information: Job Title Closing Date City & State Brief description of position Link to the full job announcement All listings with no closing date mentioned will be removed from Jobline after one month Email your request to April Baker. To Unsubscribe To subscribe/unsubscribe from libs-or, go here. Contacts at the Oregon State Library Technical Assistance: 503-932-1004. Jobline Editor: April Baker, 503-378-2464. Oregon State Library homepage: http://www.oregon.gov/OSL. Libs-or subscription assistance: 503-932-1004. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From diedre08 at gmail.com Fri Mar 26 12:45:10 2010 From: diedre08 at gmail.com (Diedre Conkling) Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:45:10 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] ACTION ITEM Fwd: [District Dispatch] Call now to support library funding! Message-ID: <61ec90901003261245i31ae7b0q7988f611403660e2@mail.gmail.com> This may look familiar but the earlier request was for calling your Representatives. This request is for calling your Senators. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jacob Roberts Date: Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 12:40 PM Subject: [District Dispatch] Call now to support library funding! To: district at ala.org FULL POST: http://bit.ly/d1S0uM -- District Dispatch has posted a new item, 'Call now to support library funding!' Please call your U.S. senators in Washington, D.C., today and ask them to sign onto a ?Dear Colleague? letter that is circulating around the Senate. This letter will be sent to the Senate Appropriations Committee and will be asking the committee to support the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) and the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries (ILTSL) program in its FY2011 budget. BACKGROUND ON THE PROGRAMS AND WHAT WE ARE ASKING FOR. LSTA Congress is currently drafting the federal budget for fiscal year 2011. It has never been more important than now that Congress fully funds the LSTA, the only annual source for federal funding to libraries. LSTA is a population based grant that is distributed to the state librarians through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). As Congress writes next year's budget they need to understand that dollars from the state and local levels are at an all-time low, and libraries can not continue to do their important work without this funding. In this ?Dear Colleague? letter that is circulating around in the Senate it is urging the Appropriations Committee to include $300 million in funding for LSTA in the FY2011 budget. Please contact your two senators? offices and tell them about work your library does in the state and community. It is always a good idea to stress what programs and resources your library provides to help build the local economy, help kids with their homework, and so much more. After you have explained how libraries are an incredibly valuable investment, please ask your senator to sign onto the "Dear Colleague" letter supporting LSTA and Improving Literacy Through School Libraries (ILTSL). School Libraries In his FY2011 budget request, President Obama consolidated Improving Literacy Through School Libraries (ILTSL) with five other literacy programs. This would mean that school libraries will have to directly compete with other programs to receive federal dollars under the President's plan. However, Congress is drafting their own budget for FY2011 right now, and there is no word yet if they will go along with President Obama's recommendation of consolidation. Congress needs to hear from you NOW about the important role that school libraries play in today's schools. As well as asking the Appropriations Committee to support LSTA, this ?Dear Colleague? letter circulating around the Senate is urging the Appropriations Committee to specifically appropriate $100 million for the ILTSL program. This amount would enable the program will be available to every state, rather than the current competitive grant program. Please contact your two senators? offices explaining to them how important having a school library can be in a child's education. Please ask them to sign on to the ILTSL and LSTA "Dear Colleague" by customizing the letter below. The deadline for the ?Dear Colleague? letter is April 14, so please contact your senators today and urge them to sign on! Also, please ask your friends and library supporters to contact their senators as well ? we need to keep the pressure on our elected officials so these programs receive the funding they need. To take action, please take the following steps: 1. Please go to http://capwiz.com/ala/ or click on the "Take Action!" button in the upper right hand corner of this e-mail. 2. Customize the sample letter as you see fit ? remember, a personal story on how your library uses LSTA and ILTSL funding to benefit their constituents is VERY effective. 3. Enter your contact information. 4. Press ?Send.? 5. If you would prefer to call your representative, please call the Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask for your Senator. The switchboard will transfer you to their office. If you need to locate your Senators, go to http://capwiz.com/ala/. (For a video tutorial on how to use our Legislative Action Center click here.) You may view the latest post at http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=4669 You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, Jacob Roberts jroberts at alawash.org -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. 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Presentations by the North Bend Public Library, The Coos Historical & Maritime Museum, and the Coos County Logging Museum will inform residents of the historical resources available at their institutions that support the research and writing of local history. Please see the attached press release and flier for more details about this partnership. The meeting is free, open to the public and made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Oregon State Library. Best, Tania Hyatt-Evenson Community Relations and Outreach Coordinator The Oregon Encyclopedia www.oregonencyclopedia.org[1] 503.725.3990 pdx05508 at pdx.edu Links: ------ [1] http://www.oregonencyclopedia.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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People on this list included past or current membership in at least one of these groups: ACRL WSS, AILA, APALA, BCALA, CALA, COWSL, GLBTRT, REFORMA, SRRT and SRRT FTF. Please read individuals candidate information for yourself before voting so that you are really voting for someone you want to be serving all of us on ALA Council. Remember to only vote for the individuals you most want to be on ALA Council, bullet vote. Your vote counts more if you only vote for a few individuals instead of voting for 34 people. Here is the list: Thaddeus Bejnar - APALA Gladys Smiley Bell - AILA, APALA, BCALA, REFORMA Wanda Brown - BCALA Matthew Ciszek - GLBTRT Roberto C. Delgadillo - REFORMA John DeSantis - GLBTRT Karen Downing - BCALA Diane Fulkerson - ACRL WSS Loida Garcia-Febo - AILA, BCALA, CALA, REFORMA, SRRT Sol Gomez - REFORMA, SRRT Janice Greenberg - BCALA, REFORMA, SRRT Nancy Sun Hershoff - CALA Florante Peter Ibanez - APALA Julius Jefferson - BCALA Xudong Jin - CALA Charles Kratz - GLBTRT, REFORMA, SRRT Mary Mallory - SRRT Bernard A. Margolis - SRRT Mike Marlin - SRRT Carolyn Neal - BCALA Melora Norman - SRRT Cecilia Poon - APALA, CALA Cristina Ramirez - REFORMA Larry Romans - GLBTRT, REFORMA, SRRT Doc Roth - BCALA, REFORMA Jacquie Samples - AILA James Teliha - GLBTRT Holly Tomren - AILA Kelvin Watson - APALA, BCALA Tom Wilding - SRRT Richenda Hawkins (Wilkinson) - AILA, COSWL Please send me any additions and corrections and I will send the list out again. I know that it is easy to forget to include a group that is important to you when hurriedly filling out the ALA Candidate forms. ACRL WSS - Women Studies Section - http://libr.org/wss/ AILA - American Indian Library Association - http://www.ailanet.org/ APALA - Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association - http://www.apalaweb.org/ BCALA - Black Caucus of the American Library Association - http://www.bcala.org/ CALA - Chinese American Librarians Association - http://www.cala-web.org/ COSWL - Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship - http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/committees/ala/ala-coswl.cfm GLBTRT - Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Round Table - http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/rts/glbtrt/index.cfm REFORMA - The National Association to Promote Library & Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking - http://www.reforma.org/ SRRT - Social Responsibilities Round Table - http://libr.org/srrt/ SRRT FTF - Feminist Task Force - http://libr.org/ftf/ -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027 Newport, OR 97365 Work phone & fax: 541-265-3066 Work email: diedre at beachbooks.org Home email: diedre08 at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From klaudinj at wou.edu Mon Mar 29 11:23:11 2010 From: klaudinj at wou.edu (Jen Klaudinyi) Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:23:11 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] CLIP tutorials LibGuides template Message-ID: Hello all, Does your library use LibGuides? Have you seen CLIP's information literacy tutorials? You may already be familiar with CLIP, which is creating sharable, open-source IL learning objects: http://clip-il.wetpaint.com/page/Tutorials I've just created a LibGuides template that makes it easy to copy CLIP tutorial boxes to your institution's LibGuides system: http://research.wou.edu/clip You can copy the template to your institution's LibGuide system and and use it as a storehouse. Copy or link to the CLIP tutorial boxes that you want to include on other guides that you create. Setting this up in your LibGuides system is easy: In your institution's LibGuide system: Create a New Guide Under "The Template," select "Use a guide from another institution as a template" Paste the URL: http://research.wou.edu/clip Don't worry about asking permission- I grant it! Don't forget to reload your template when new CLIP materials come out. You can subscribe to the CLIP listserv for updates and new material release info here: http://cougar.wou.edu/mailman/listinfo/clip Let me know if you have any questions. -Jen -- Jen Klaudinyi Instruction Librarian CLIP | http://clip-il.wetpaint.com/ Western Oregon University 503-838-8657 www.wou.edu/~klaudinj -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From maurer_jennifer at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Mon Mar 29 16:00:14 2010 From: maurer_jennifer at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Jennifer Maurer) Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:00:14 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] New DVD at OSL: Making the Best of a Shrinking Budget Message-ID: <65336101-2CB1-4ED5-81DB-166B452D52F9@oslmac.osl.state.or.us> On January 29, 2010, the College of DuPage sponsored a webcast called Making the Best of a Shrinking Budget: Creative Practices in a New Economy as part of its Library Futures: Staying Ahead of the Curve series. It was made available free of charge to staff from Oregon libraries through a statewide membership to BCR (http://www.bcr.org/), paid for by the Oregon State Library with LSTA funds. A recording of that webcast is now available for checkout in DVD format. Running time is 90 minutes. Evaluation Survey for Making the Best of a Shrinking Budget If you viewed the webcast or the DVD, please take 5 minutes to fill out an online evaluation. http://library.state.or.us/services/surveys/survey.php?sid=325 Webcast Description from the College of DuPage Press "Costs rise while budgets and our buying power shrink. And if we want to innovate, the incorporation of new formats and technologies taxes our budgets even further. Librarians, traditionally used to budgets with modest or no growth, now face steep cuts. In the face of insufficient funding, libraries reduce hours, cut subscriptions, step up their resource sharing efforts, engage in consortial buys, outsource where possible, use staff more creatively, deal more aggressively with vendors, boost fundraising efforts, mount advocacy campaigns, seek open source solutions, seek input from focus groups to prioritize services, and even merge with other libraries. . . Join Leslie Burger, Director of the Princeton (NJ) Public Library and founder of Library Development Solutions, Alice Calabrese-Berry, Executive Director of Metropolitan (Chicago) Library System and Mary Case, Director of Libraries at the University of Illinois at Chicago for a discussion of best ways to deal with these difficult budget trends. What principles should guide librarians in saving money? How can we sustain our core services? Our panelists will share their knowledge and experience and explore creative library practices in this new economy." Requesting Materials from OSL If you would like to request this or other materials from the State Library, please use your library's established interlibrary loan process or send your full name, the name of your library, complete title information, work shipping address, and a phone number to the document delivery department at library.request at state.or.us or (fax) 503-588-7119. Be sure to check out our Library and Information Science blog (http://osl-lis.blogspot.com/) to discover the most recent additions to our LIS collection and search our catalog (http://oregon.gov/OSL/index.shtml) for our complete holdings. Thanks, Jen Jennifer Maurer School Library Consultant Library Development Oregon State Library 250 Winter Street NE Salem, OR 97301-3950 503-378-5011 jennifer.maurer at state.or.us To receive the latest news about OSLIS, www.oslis.org, sign up for the listserv, OSLIST, at http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/mailman/listinfo/oslist. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From maurer_jennifer at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Mon Mar 29 16:48:43 2010 From: maurer_jennifer at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Jennifer Maurer) Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:48:43 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Gale Tip: Journal Alerts Message-ID: One way to keep up with your professional reading is to set up journal alerts for your favorite publications that are included in the Gale databases. I set up one for School Library Journal, and from the email below you can see that the alert contains links to 5 stories in the current issue and a link to the complete list of SLJ's offerings via Gale. Since the latter is in reverse chronological order, the list of results starts with all of the articles for the most current issue. Click on the links in the email below for clarification. You should not need a password. Another way to use journal alerts is to promote Gale usage with your patrons. Public libraries looking to tout services to the business community, for example, can show business leaders how to set up alerts for business journals. The same is true for academic librarians with an audience of professors, etc. To set up a journal alert, you do not need to have a personal Gale account. However, to manage alerts - like change preferences - you do need one. How to Set Up Journal Alerts Access any Gale database that uses the InfoTrac interface: InfoTrac Student, General OneFile, etc. Click on Browse Publications in the orange toolbar. Search for a publication in the Find Title box on the left. Click on the name of the journal once it appears under Publication Title in the center of the screen. Click on the Search Alert/RSS Feed logo in the top right of the screen (orange box w/ white sound waves). Add your information in the box that pops up (email address, etc.) and click on Save. You should receive an alert once the newest issue of your selected journal has been added to Gale. Want to set up a personal Gale account? From any InfoTrac interface, click on LOGIN at the very top right and then click on "New User? Click here to set up an account." For a tutorial, click on Toolbox (near LOGIN at top of page) and then on Named User Tutorial. Thanks, Jen Jennifer Maurer School Library Consultant Library Development Oregon State Library 250 Winter Street NE Salem, OR 97301-3950 503-378-5011 jennifer.maurer at state.or.us To receive the latest news about OSLIS, www.oslis.org, sign up for the listserv, OSLIST, at http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/mailman/listinfo/oslist. From: galeadmin at cengage.com Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2010 5:10 AM To: Subject: School Library Journal Your Gale Search Alert has updated content. Here is a link to the complete list in reverse chronological order: http://find.galegroup.com/gtx/infomark.do?dblist=PROF&type=search&sort=DateDescend&prodId=PROF&userGroupName=oslis&version=1.0&source=gale&selectedTab=ALL&searchType=PublicationSearchForm&queryId=Locale%28en%2C%2C%29%3AFQE%3D%28BA%2CNone%2C4%291299%24&alertInfomark=0&digest=60828dc1d1d426dfa76b783ca0ed5bd6 Or, select any of the links below to view individual results: A federal fumble: nixing school library funds hurts those most in need.(Editorial).Brian Kenney. School Library Journal 56.3 (March 2010): p9(1). (491 words) Man on a mission: volunteer Dan Blank is bringing social media to a Harlem school, but it's not easy.(Tech Knowledge).Lauren Barack. School Library Journal 56.3 (March 2010): p12(1). (554 words) Promethean ActivBoard 370 Pro Series.(Interactive whiteboard).Jeffrey Hastings. School Library Journal 56.3 (March 2010): p13(1). (501 words) A 21st-c revise for E-rate.(Test Drive).Jeffrey Hastings. School Library Journal 56.3 (March 2010): p13(1). (173 words) A souped-up picture book: what the iPad might mean for libraries.(The NEXT BIG Thing).Christopher Harris. School Library Journal 56.3 (March 2010): p14(1). (528 words) If you no longer wish to receive this alert, please visit [omitted] page. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From maurer_jennifer at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Tue Mar 30 12:05:24 2010 From: maurer_jennifer at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Jennifer Maurer) Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:05:24 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] History Project for Libraries & Students (2nd Try) Message-ID: <9DB95338-6DE2-4B36-B4B9-2249D784AE5B@oslmac.osl.state.or.us> Students and libraries are invited to participate in a project related to the History Channel's multi-part series called America: The Story of Us. The overview is in the email below, and the specifics are on History's website. Website and Resources: http://www.history.com/shows/classroom/articles/classroom-whats-new PDF for Library Contest: http://www.history.com/images/media/pdf/History_LibraryContest_FIN.PDF PDF for Student Contest: http://www.history.com/images/media/pdf/HistoryStudentContest_FIN.PDF Participating libraries must register, must have their media project or display accessible by April 30th, and will receive a DVD of the series and a related book (while supplies last). Video projects from students must be postmarked no later than May 28th and will be judged in three categories: grades 6-8, grades 9-12, and ages 18-21. FYI, Jen PS: Sorry if you got this announcement twice. My initial email bounced back to me with a note that the attachments (not included here) made the file too big. Jennifer Maurer School Library Consultant Library Development Oregon State Library 250 Winter Street NE Salem, OR 97301-3950 503-378-5011 jennifer.maurer at state.or.us To receive the latest news about OSLIS, www.oslis.org, sign up for the listserv, OSLIST, at http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/mailman/listinfo/oslist. From: Katherine Bowen On Behalf Of OPPRC Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 5:44 AM To: OPPRC Subject: IMLS Encourages Participation in America: The Story of Us Contests Dear Colleague: The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), together with HISTORYTM and the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, invites libraries and students across the United States to flex their creative muscles and share their passion for American history by participating in HISTORYTM's America: The Story of Us contests. For libraries, the contest entails creating a special exhibit or media project about American history that will strengthen their communities' interest in American history. Students are asked to create a short video based on any topic related to American history and are encouraged to use the resources of local libraries, historical societies, and archives for information on their own local history or on the American history topic that interests them most. These contests are exciting opportunities to promote learning about American history and explore our nation's diverse heritage. We are delighted that HISTORYTM is reaching out to the nation's libraries to encourage a community dialogue about America's past. Please see the attached flyers about each contest and refer to HISTORYTM's website for more information. Marsha Semmel Acting Director, IMLS -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From reed_ann at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Tue Mar 30 13:21:30 2010 From: reed_ann at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Ann Reed) Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:21:30 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] New library-related titles are available for interlibrary loan from the Oregon State Library Message-ID: The following new titles are available for interlibrary loan from the Oregon State Library. If you would like to request these or other materials from the Oregon State Library please use your library's established interlibrary loan process or send your full name, the name of your library, complete title information, shipping address, and a phone number to the document delivery department at library.request at state.or.us or (fax) 503-588-7119. Items will be checked out to your library, not to you personally, for 4 weeks (print materials) or 2 weeks (videos). Materials will be delivered via mail or Orbis Cascade Alliance Courier, and you may return them the same way. Feinstein, Sheryl. Inside the Teenage Brain. New York, Rowman and Littlefield Education, 2009. ISBN 978-1-60709-120-2 649.125 Feins High-tech scans of the brains of teenagers and adults show marked differences that explain teens' moodiness and lack of focus, which parents have always attributed to hormones. It turns out that teenage brains are changing right along with teenage bodies. Feinstein begins by examining current research on how teen brains differ from adult brains and what that means for adolescent emotions and actions. Among the findings from brain scans: teens and adults rely on different parts of the brain, and parts of the adolescent brain increase in efficiency by 100 percent. Separate chapters focus on how their developing brains affect teens' decisions and actions socially, emotionally, and in school. The chapter on physical changes includes frank discussion of gay, lesbian, and transgender sexuality. Feinstein also analyzes parenting styles and strategies, sorting out what works (strong communication, support, and trust) and what doesn't (nagging, lecturing, and arguing). The final chapter offers a book-club format for parents interested in more closely pursuing the advice and materials in a group setting. Feinstein provides practical advice, but what makes her book particularly interesting is the insight on how the adolescent brain functions. --Vanessa Bush, Booklist Dougherty, Richard M. Streamlining Library Services: What We Do, How Much Time It Takes, What It Costs, and How We Can Do It Better. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow, 2008. ISBN 978-0-8108-5198-6 025.1 DoughS Entitled Scientific Management of Library Operations in its first two editions (1966, 1982), this third edition has a lot to offer library managers and staff members alike. Why should we be interested in streamlining procedures? Aren't we more concerned with excellence in customer service? Dougherty says, "The point to keep in mind is that excellence in customer service is more than projecting a responsive attitude; it also involves doing whatever is possible to eliminate red tape and unnecessary procedures and policies." The problem-solving techniques explained and the real-life examples cited in this practical book provide the necessary tools for any library interested in doing just that. --Carolyn Mulac, Booklist Bowman, Vibiana, ed. Scholarly Resources for Children and Childhood Studies: A Research Guide and Annotated Bibliography. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow, 2007. ISBN 978-0-8108-5874-9 305.23072 Schol Drawing together contributions from some of the leading scholars in the interdisciplinary field of children and childhood studies (CCS), this guided approach to literature searching in CCS provides background information about interdisciplinary study in general, and CCS in particular, as well as an outline of basic research practices. For more information, check out our Library and Information Science (LIS) blog (http://osl-lis.blogspot.com/) Discover the most recent additions to our LIS collection and search our catalog (http://oregon.gov/OSL/index.shtml) for our complete holdings. The library science collection is meant to support the whole Oregon library community. The Library Development Division welcomes your suggestions for acquisitions - see the blog for an input form or email us! This collection is funded with LSTA funds administered by the Oregon State Library. 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: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The committee is working to complete the necessary steps, as outlined by ACRL's Standards & Accreditation Committee, in order for the association to adopt these guidelines. The distribution of the attached working paper is one of those steps. The working paper outlines the sections we plan to include in the final document. Your feedback and input will help us create a relevant and effective guide for academic libraries. The Racial and Ethnic Diversity Committee looks forward to your comments and feedback by May 14, 2010; e-mails can be sent to: melaneevicedo at yahoo.com The guidelines will address the following areas (in no particular order): * Cultural awareness of self and others * Building of cross-cultural knowledge and skills * Language diversity * Professional education and continuous learning * Development of collections, programs and services * Service delivery * Organizational change, strategy, planning, structure, policies and practices * Workforce diversity * Workplace climate * Cross-cultural leadership * Professional and organizational values * Research The National Association of Social Workers has kindly allowed us to adapt their /Standards for Cultural Competence in Social Work Practice / for our purpose. If libraries are to continue to be indispensable organizations in their campus communities, they must reflect those communities and be able to provide quality services to their diverse constituencies. Therefore, it is imperative that they attract and retain new and diverse talent. In order to do so, libraries must create an inclusive and respectful work environment, which necessitates supporting the development of cultural competencies among library faculty, staff, and student workers. Thank you, Melanee Vicedo, Chair ACRL's Racial & Ethnic Diversity Committee melaneevicedo at yahoo.com -- Portland State University logo *Robin Paynter* Social Sciences Librarian 220D Library Portland State University 503.725.4501 503.725.4524 paynter at pdx.edu http://www.pdx.edu/library/paynter.html "The fragmentation of rational knowledge in the postmodern world has produced a focus on information that is unaware of its history." -- Marcus Breen (1997) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The DDP principles are fully consistent with ALA?s policies in support of privacy rights, including people?s activities in the new technological environments available to us now. Governmental entities should not be able to access personal electronic records, emails and other data without appropriate search warrants, particularized suspicion and probable cause. ALA has advocated for these principles as part of the library community?s commitment to civil liberties including the ?right to read? and the privacy rights of readers and library users. If the ECPA is updated following these key principles, law enforcement can have the tools to conduct its work and investigations while the public can trust that basic privacy rights will be protected. http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=4678 -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. 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Robin Paynter ACRL-OR Communications Coordinator -- Portland State University logo *Robin Paynter* Social Sciences Librarian 220D Library Portland State University 503.725.4501 503.725.4524 paynter at pdx.edu http://www.pdx.edu/library/paynter.html "The fragmentation of rational knowledge in the postmodern world has produced a focus on information that is unaware of its history." -- Marcus Breen (1997) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: psu_signature165x35.gif Type: image/gif Size: 1469 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: draft working paper v2.doc Type: application/msword Size: 76288 bytes Desc: not available URL: From jessica.rondema at state.or.us Wed Mar 31 10:31:04 2010 From: jessica.rondema at state.or.us (Jessica Rondema (jessica.rondema@state.or.us)) Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:31:04 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Essays, Literature, and Poetry Books for Offer from OSL Message-ID: <377A18FA-9E3F-4F81-AB28-62A962EB1B7A@oslmac.osl.state.or.us> The following titles are available from the Oregon State Library: The Rainbow World: Japan Essays and Translations; 1990 Beloved of the Sky: Essays and Photographs on Clearcutting; 1993 Salt in our Blood: The Memoir of a Fisherman's Wife; 2008 (2 copies) Tour: New & Selected Poems; 1987 >From the Kitchen Window; 2004 Letters from the Heart: An Alphabet of Affection; 1986 The Mask Beneath the Face: Reading about and with; Writing about and for: Children; 1990 Christ on the Mount of Olives and Other Poems; 1991 Flowers for the Broken; 1992 My Boy Scout Tales: A Collection of Short Stories; 2005 Five Pears or Peaches; 1991 Rhyme Stew; 1989 The Sound of Writing: America's Short Story Magazine of the Air; 1991 Marking the Magic Circle: an Intimate Geography; 1987 With-out Discovery: A Native Response to Columbus; 1992 Where Were We Now: Essays and Postscriptum; 1991 Opening My Eyes: Readings on Place and Value; 2008 (2 copies) Literate America Emerging: Seventeen New Readers Speak Out; 1991 Please let me know by Wednesday, April 7th if you are interested in any of these titles, and if you are on the Orbis Courier. 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Thanks! 1. 1940: Farmers in a Changing World. 2. 1941: Climate and Man 3. 1942: Keeping Livestock Healthy 4. 1943 - 47: Science in Farming 5. 1948: Grass 6. 1949: Trees 7. 1950: Crops in Peace and War 8. 1953: Plant Diseases 9. 1955: Water 10. 1956: Animal Diseases 11. 1957: Soil 12. 1958: Land 13. 1959: Food 14. 1963: A Place to Live 15. 1964: Farmer's World 16. 1965: Consumers All 17. 1966: Protecting our Food 18. 1967: Outdoors USA 19. 1972: Landscape for Living Thanks! Penny Hummel Director Canby Public Library 292 N. Holly Street P.O. Box 930 Canby OR 97013 hummelp at ci.canby.or.us 503.266.4021 X230 (o) 503.266.1709 (fax) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- PUBLIC RECORDS LAW DISCLOSURE This email is a public record of the City of Canby and is subject to public disclosure unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. 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This money will be spent at $500 million a year for FY11-14 and will be awarded competitively. While ALA welcomes this provision, we are also disappointed. Since last summer, community college librarians and ALA have worked on a different proposal that could have included community college libraries. The original Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA) proposal in H.R. 3221 was made by the White House about one year ago; it focused more on job training programs and related resources needed to support students seeking new job skills. While we are glad to see recognition of the needs of community colleges and the need to promote job skills and employment, we are disappointed that some of the programmatic initiatives that might have helped community college libraries were completely dropped. Behind-the-scenes bartering substituted this ?new? Department of Labor proposal for the Department of Education?s community college programs initiatives just within the last week. ALA will continue to work with community college supporters to seek improved recognition and funding for their libraries. http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=4686 -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027 Newport, OR 97365 Work phone & fax: 541-265-3066 Work email: diedre at beachbooks.org Home email: diedre08 at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From diedre08 at gmail.com Wed Mar 31 13:49:01 2010 From: diedre08 at gmail.com (Diedre Conkling) Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:49:01 -0700 Subject: [Libs-Or] Fwd: [District Dispatch] OverDrive announces new program for visually impaired readers In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jacob Roberts Date: Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 1:37 PM Subject: [District Dispatch] OverDrive announces new program for visually impaired readers To: district at ala.org FULL POST W/ALL WORKING HYPERLINKS: http://bit.ly/dmyG6U -- PLAIN TEXT: District Dispatch has posted a new item, 'OverDrive announces new program for visually impaired readers' Digital content distributor OverDrive is announcing a new program for visually impaired readers, LEAP (Library eBook Accessibility Program). Through LEAP, OverDrive is offering a free one-year Bookshare account to qualifying patrons of libraries that offer eBooks from OverDrive. The accounts will allow patrons to download up to 20 accessible Bookshare eBooks per month. There is a different selection available under this program than OverDrive's standard eBook offerings. Though there is some overlap between Bookshare's catalog and the standard OverDrive catalog, only Bookshare titles will be available through LEAP. Bookshare currently offers over 70,000 titles. OverDrive currently uses Adobe Digital Editions reader software to deliver its eBooks. A recent change to the software removed text-to-speech (TTS) capability, making OverDrive eBooks inaccessible to the print-disabled. Library Journal reports that Los Angeles Public Library stopped purchasing OverDrive eBooks until they are accessible again. Adobe plans to restore TTS as well as introduce other accessibility features to its reader later this year. OverDrive asserted its commitment to accessibility in a memo detailing its efforts, including the launch of the LEAP program, and mentioned the possibility of developing its own eBook reader software that would better meet the needs of the visually-impaired. The LEAP program is open to all who have a print disability meeting BookShare's criteria for membership. If your library participates, LEAP links and information will appear on the library's Web site. You may view the latest post at http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=4692 You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, Jacob Roberts jroberts at alawash.org -- Diedre Conkling Lincoln County Library District P.O. Box 2027 Newport, OR 97365 Work phone & fax: 541-265-3066 Work email: diedre at beachbooks.org Home email: diedre08 at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: