VT Collections Salvage and Recovery Resources from NEDCC

Vermonters, NEDCC is here to help!

The Northeast Document Conservation Center is actively working with the
VT State Library, VT State Archives, and other VT institutions
responding to Hurricane Irene to distribute information about options
for salvage and recovery of cultural collections.

NEDCC has gathered resources including disaster assistance hotlines,
disaster recovery and remediation services, and collections care
information.

Follow this link:
http://www.nedcc.org/eblasts/2011VT_Floods.html

Please print and distribute to those without power or internet.

Northeast Document Conservation Center
Andover, MA
www.nedcc.org

Access to Universal Class Online Learning (Public Libraries)

Public Libraries that have registered barcode numbers or patron ID’s can now direct their users to the Universal Class Registration page.

Libraries that have registered may put this direct link to the registration page on their websites:

http://vermontstate.universalclass.com/register.htm

Your library users will not be able to enroll in these classes until:(1) your library’s barcodes numbers or patron ID’s have been registered (http://libraries.vermont.gov/barcodereg) and (2) Recorded Books has enabled those numbers for course registration.

ALA Emerging Leader Survey

From Kate Walker of the Anderson County Library in Anderson, SC:

We are members of the 2011 ALA Emerging Leaders class. Our group is working on a presentation for PLA 2012 and we would like to ask for your help. Could you please take a few minutes to fill out this short survey? Would it be possible to distribute the survey within the Vermont Library Association? We would appreciate it greatly.

Our research focuses on multi-generational library staff. Among other things, we are examining the cultural and philosophical differences as well as ways to strengthen collaboration, communication, and productivity when working with cross-generation colleagues.

This research will be presented at a session at PLA 2012 and possibly will be published.

Here is a link to the anonymous survey: http://tinyurl.com/PLA-ELsurvey

Vermont Arts Council Cultural Facilities Grant Workshops 9/6 – 9/8

The Vermont Arts Council has announced the fall workshops for grantseekers. Many libraries have found funding for their buildings with the Cultural Facilities Grants. To RSVP for a workshop or see more information:

http://www.vermontartscouncil.org/Grants/GrantseekerWorkshops/tabid/229/Default.aspx

Three grantseeker workshops are planned for those interested in learning more about our Cultural Facilities Grant Program. This program helps improve, revive or refurbish historic Vermont buildings as community and cultural gathering places. Awards range from $1000 to $30,000.

Tues. September 6 in Manchester at American Museum of Fly Fishing
Wed. September 7 in Moretown at Town Hall Montpelier at Vermont Arts Council
Thurs. September 8 in St. Johnsbury at Fairbanks Museum