SAVE THE DATE! (especially those who participated in the IMLS “Connecting to Collections†survey in 2008)
Vermont “Connecting to Collectionsâ€
June 24, 2009, 9 am – 12:30 pm
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SAVE THE DATE! (especially those who participated in the IMLS “Connecting to Collections†survey in 2008)
June 24, 2009, 9 am – 12:30 pm
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The New England Library Instruction Group (NELIG) is pleased to announce its annual program, which will be held Friday, June 5, 2009 at the University of Southern Maine in Portland, Maine. The program, “Tapping into Learning Environments of the Future,†will examine various emerging aspects of the learning environment and how they affect information literacy instruction.
Greetings, all,
I am forwarding the announcement (below) from the Vermont Humanities Council with the hope that many libraries around the state will participate in the Vermont Reads program this year. VHC has selected a wonderful book that will appeal to a wide audience. Information about the book, the program, and financial assistance is below. Deadline for applications is May 30, 2009.
Martha Reid
martha.reid@mail.dol.state.vt.us
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To: Vermont Library Community
I regretfully announce that, as a result of mandated budget and position cuts, the Department of Libraries is eliminating four positions: (1) full time clerk at Midstate Regional Library (previously announced); (2) full time clerk at the Special Services Unit/Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped; (3) full time clerk at the Northeast Regional Library; and (4) full time secretary position in the Law and Documents Division.
As a result of these cuts, I have made the decision to end services at the Regional Libraries as follows:
Don’t put it off! Register now for the ACRL New England’s 2009 Annual Conference before it is too late!
Registration closes on May 1, 2009
*** Register Now at: http://www.acrlnec.org/springconf09/registration.html
Are You Being Served? Customer Satisfaction and Library Service
May 15, 2009
College of the Holy Cross
Worcester MA
Check out the great line-up of speakers, workshops, networking opportunities, and more at: http://www.acrlnec.org/springconf09/index.html
See you in Worcester!
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and Libraries
Even before the “stimulus bill†was signed into law in February, librarians in Vermont and across the country were hard at work trying to make sure that some of this money gets to libraries. There are still many unanswered questions about this funding package and new information trickles in each week. DOL is in regular contact with State officials and also with the ALA Washington Office and other state library agencies and I will pass along news as it comes our way.
Some of the biggest money will come to the State of Vermont, in the “Stabilization Funds.†Most or all of that money that comes directly to the state will be directed to projects other than libraries. But there are other ARRA funding programs that are potential sources for us to tap. Read below for tips:
Public Libraries: make sure you are in communication with your town officials. Municipalities will receive a portion of the stabilization money and libraries could be eligible public projects.
View the recorded session here:
Creating a Customer-Focused Culture in Your Library (NELINET)
Sponsored by the College & Special Libraries Section
Visit the NELINET Event Details for more information.
Contact C&SL Section President Larraby Fellows to RSVP
and to get login information.
Registration for ACRL New England’s 2009 Annual Conference is open!
Are You Being Served? Customer Satisfaction and Library Service
May 15, 2009
College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA
Check out the great line-up of speakers, workshops, networking opportunities, and more at http://www.acrlnec.org/springconf09/index.html
See you in Worcester!
Let your ACRL/NEC reward you! Apply for a scholarship or submit a research paper.
The ACRL/NEC Scholarships & Awards Committee has opportunities for students, library staff and librarians.
There are scholarships to attend:
ACRL/NEC is also offering an award for Best Research Paper.
Apply today! More information and application forms:
http://www.acrlnec.org/sigs/scholarships/index.php
Nancy George
Chair, ACRL/NEC Scholarships and Awards Committee
Electronic Resources Librarian
Salem State College
352 Lafayette St.
Salem, MA 01970 USA
978.542.7182 (voice)
ngeorge@salemstate.edu