L2: Library Learning Events - Prairie Area Library System - Weekly

WJ: Technology Essentials 2010: WebJunction Online Conference

2010-02-09T04:30:00-06:00

Tuesday, February 9 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
WJ Webex Room
WebJunction is hosting a free two-day online conference, and you are invited to attend. The theme for this inaugural event is Technology Essentials, with a focus on practical and timely strategies for leveraging technology to help you in a wide range of library services and operations, including: * Staff training * Marketing * Outreach, funding, advocacy * Services and programming * Technology planning * Virtual libraries * Your library's web presence

NIU Class

2010-02-09T10:00:00-06:00

Tuesday, February 9 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
PALS Rockford Videoconference Room
PALS Shorewood Videoconference Room
The class offered this fall is ETT 531 - Visual Literacy on Tuesday evenings from 4:00 to 7:00 pm January 12th through May 4th, 2010. Some classes will meet online. For questions about the ETT 531 Visual Literacy class, contact Dr. Rhonda Robinson at rrobinson@niu.edu

A Snapshot of a Day in the Life of Your Library

2010-02-09T18:00:00-06:00

Wednesday, February 10
N/A
Join Illinois libraries and participate in "Snapshot of a Day" by collecting Statistics, comments, and photographs from the day to provide indisputable proof that libraries consistently provide invaluable services to our community. Illinois libraries are being requested to collect statistics in eight areas: Customer Visits/Door Count Internet/Public Computer Number of Reference Questions Children Participating in Programs Adults Participating in Programs Circulation Total for the Day Date Base Usage Web Page Hits Eventually, libraries are being requested to record these statistics using Survey Monkey.

Privacy & Confidentiality for Libraries

2010-02-10T03:30:00-06:00

Wednesday, February 10 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
PALS OPAL
Attorney Phil Lenzini will address issues of Privacy & Confidentiality as they relate to libraries. Included topics are the Library Confidentiality Act, Freedom of Information Act, and the Local Records Act. He will discuss library policies related to privacy & confidentiality. Members with specific questions about privacy & confidentiality can send them to nancys@palsnet.info prior to the presentation. Participants can also ask questions during the sesssion.

WJ: Technology Essentials 2010: WebJunction Online Conference

2010-02-10T04:30:00-06:00

Wednesday, February 10 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
WJ Webex Room
WebJunction is hosting a free two-day online conference, and you are invited to attend. The theme for this inaugural event is Technology Essentials, with a focus on practical and timely strategies for leveraging technology to help you in a wide range of library services and operations, including: * Staff training * Marketing * Outreach, funding, advocacy * Services and programming * Technology planning * Virtual libraries * Your library's web presence

Barcode Level Testing

2010-02-11T03:00:00-06:00

Thursday, February 11 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
PALS Coal Valley Training Room
PALS Rockford Videoconference Room
PALS Shorewood Computer Lab
This is an open house forum. Come anytime between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. Please allow a couple of hours to complete the test. The Statewide Cataloging Standards Committee (SCSC) was formed in 2000 and was charged with the responsibility of creating a cataloging standards http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/library/whats_new/pdfs/catalog_standards.pdf document that would form the basis of improving the quality of cataloging in the consortial catalogs in Illinois. In support of these standards the SCSC has created the first level of testing, a barcoder certification test, which will help to identify the training needs of barcoders. To help prepare PrairieCat barcoders and catalogers for the Barcode Certification Test, a sample test is available at http://www.palsnet.info/member-services/cataloging/barcode-sample-test The Barcoder Certification Test has two parts, both of which must be passed at the same sitting of the Test. The first part is made up of matching, multiple choice and short answer questions on general terminology, http://www.palsnet.info/services/ts/palsgroup/docs/Acryonymsterms.pdf, basic MARC http://www.loc.gov/marc/umb/ and searching. Passing the first part requires getting 14 of the 28 possible points. The second part is made of eight hands-on exercises where the barcoder is asked to follow PALS cataloging policies and procedures in attaching a call number and copy/item record to the proper record, if applicable and reporting any problems with a bibliographic record, or referring items to a copy or original cataloger. This portion of the Evaluation requires getting 50 of the 72 possible points. The Barcode Certification Test will be given regularly (monthly) at the PALS Service Centers. Check the PALS L2 calendar for the next scheduled Barcode Testing day at http://www.librarylearning.info. Upon successful completion of the Test, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion for the Barcode Level Test. Additional resources to use in preparing: Cataloging Acronyms & Terminology - • Review Sheet http://www.palsnet.info/services/ts/palsgroup/docs/Acryonymsterms.pdf (pdf) • LibraryU Course http://learning.libraryu.org/home/ CAT001 - Cataloging for Non-Catalogers CAT002 - MARC in Your Library: An Introduction to MARC21 CAT003 - MARC in Your Library: MARC21 Records CAT004 - MARC in Your Library: MARC Code You Should Know Basic MARC - • Understanding MARC Bibliographic: http://www.loc.gov/marc/umb/ Machine-Readable Cataloging If you have any questions about the Statewide Cataloging Standards of the Certification tests, please contact Merideth Willett 877-542-7257 x3257 or at meridethw@palsnet.info OR John Slanicky x2716 or at johns@palsnet.info.

How Green Is My Library: A Conversation with the Co-Authors Ned Himmel and Sam McBane Mulford (OPAL)

2010-02-11T07:00:00-06:00

Thursday, February 11 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Opal Auditorium
How green is your library, anyway? While there is a broad spectrum of ecological sophistication within libraries nationwide and some regions are at the forefront of sustainable design and operations, others are just beginning or have yet to integrate materials recycling into their daily practice. Ned Himmel and Sam McBane Mulford are the authors of the recent book, How Green is My Library?, published by Libraries Unlimited. Join us for an informal discussion with the authors about their book and the ideas, information, and recommendations it contains. Host: TAP Information Services This is a free online event, no registration or payment is required simply logon to the OPAL room at the day and time of the event. Location: OPAL Auditorium

Shorewood Area Readers' Advisory Group

2010-02-11T08:00:00-06:00

Thursday, February 11 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fossil Ridge Public Library District
Informal discussion of readers' advisory and related issues. Theme of books to share: Guilty pleasures!

NIU Class

2010-02-11T10:00:00-06:00

Thursday, February 11 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
PALS Rockford Videoconference Room
PALS Coal Valley VideoConference Room
PALS Shorewood Videoconference Room
The class offered this fall is ETT 504 - Cataloging and Classification of Library Materials on Thursday evenings from 4:00 to 7:00 pm January 21st through May 6th, 2010.

PALS YALE meeting

2010-02-16T03:30:00-06:00

Tuesday, February 16 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street
Join public librarians who serve teens in discussing program ideas, new recommended materials, and other current issues. For further information, please contact Jane Lenser-- janel@palsnet.info or Norma Applegate-- normaa@palsnet.info.

PALS CLOUT meeting

2010-02-16T05:30:00-06:00

Tuesday, February 16 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street
Join public librarians who serve youth as they discuss library programming, recommended new materials for children, and other current topics. Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch. For more information, please contact Jane Lenser-- janel@palsnet.info or Norma Applegate-- normaa@palsnet.info.

FiLBeRt Roundtable Discussion: The Future of Libraries, Books, and Reading (OPAL)

2010-02-16T07:00:00-06:00

Tuesday, February 16 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Opal Auditorium
The shared futures of libraries, books, and reading seem very hazy at present. Join us for a monthly, lively, informal discussion of new developments, challenges, and opportunities. It'll be a roundtable, so everyone is welcome to chime in. If it's a FiLBeRt discussion, it's going to be nutty! Host: Tap Information Services Location: OPAL Auditorium