E-Vermont Citizens in a Connected Age Workshop
Vermont librarians and any Vermonters with basic computer skills are welcome at the Citizens in a Connected Age Internet Technology workshop, March 5, 2011at Lyndonville State College. Vermont public librarians attending will receive 5 DOL technology certification credits after completing an evaluation. Joanna Cummings of the Snelling Center for Government organized the workshop as the e-Vermont Community Coordinator. Libraries do not need to be part of the e-Vermont grant to attend. For more information, including the registration link, http://www.snellingcenter.org/public-policy/e-vermont/workshops/
Vermont Nonprofit Legislative Day
Vermont NPO Legislative Day is next Wednesday 2/9 at the Statehouse. Lauren-Glenn Davitian of Common Good Vermont invites libraries to come along too. Directions and advice at http://blog.commongoodvt.org/2010/12/vermont-legislative-2011-day/
Posted on behalf of Lauren-Glenn Davitian, CCTV Center for Media & Democracy, by Amy Howlett
www.cctv.org
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Owning Your Voice: Results-Oriented Communication
On Tuesday, April 19, 2011, ACRL/NEC will present “Owning Your Voice: Results-Oriented Communication,” the second offering in the Chapter’s leadership series.
The day-long workshop will be held at the beautiful Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston, MA. Our presenter is Dr. Catherine Pastille, founder of The Global Awareness Initiative, a civic association dedicated to reviving workplaces and communities through increasing our awareness of vital lifestyle habits and sustainable work practices.
Registration will begin March 1st and will be open to all ACRL/NEC members. The registration fee of $30 includes a light breakfast and lunch.
Further details will follow.
Barbara Ferrer Kenney and Melissa Behney, Co-chairs,
ACRL/NEC Ad hoc committee on Leadership Development
Creative Collaborations: Remake, Remix, Remodel
Registration is now open for ACRL/NEC Spring Conference!
Creative Collaborations
remake, remix, remodel
Friday, May 13, 2011
College of the Holy Cross
Hogan Campus Center
Worcester, MA
The Association of College and Research Libraries New England Chapter invites you to attend its 2011 Spring Conference.
New England Archivists Spring 2011 Conference
The Future of Archives
New England Archivists Spring 2011 Conference
April 1-2, 2011
Brown University
Providence, RI
The Spring 2011 New England Archivists meeting will be held on April 1-2, 2011, at the Pembroke Center at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. The general theme of the conference is “The Future of Archives.”
ACRL New England ITIG’s DigiCamp, ’11- Where YOU are the Conference!
DigiCamp isn’t just an unConference, it’s a youConference!
Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 21st and join us @ DigiCamp, ’11! This free 1/2 day youConference (8:30am-12:30pm) focuses on library technology and will take place at The College of the Holy Cross, Dinand Library.
ACRL New England ITIG's DigiCamp, '11- Where YOU are the Conference!
DigiCamp isn’t just an unConference, it’s a youConference!
Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 21st and join us @ DigiCamp, ’11! This free 1/2 day youConference (8:30am-12:30pm) focuses on library technology and will take place at The College of the Holy Cross, Dinand Library.
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NELA ITS Spring Workshop
Hi Everyone!
Hold the date of Friday, June 17, 2011 for the annual New England Library Association Information Technology Section’s Spring Event. This year our theme is mobile technology. More details, including about our great speakers, will be sent out in the next few weeks.
Marilyn Borgendale
2011 NELA ITS Chair
Leahy Renews Effort To Extend Expiring PATRIOT Act Authorities, Increase Oversight
WASHINGTON (Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011) – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) Wednesday introduced legislation to extend expiring provisions authorized by the USA PATRIOT Act. The provisions are set to expire on February 28.
IRS Provides Assistance for People With Disabilities
Hundreds of the most popular federal tax forms and publications are available for download from IRS.gov for sight impaired individuals. These products range from talking tax forms to Braille formats, and are accessible using screen reading software, refreshable Braille displays and voice recognition software. Click on the links below to download these forms and publications: