L2: Library Learning Events - Resource Sharing Alliance - Monthly

OCLC Connexion Client Workshop

2013-05-01T04:30:00-05:00

Wednesday, May 1 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Chenoa Public Library District
In this workshop, RSA member libraries will learn how to use OCLC Connexion Client to find catalog records for items that do not already have records in the WorkFlows database. This workshop will also demonstrate how to load OCLC records into WorkFlows so they appear in the RSACat. A tour of the RSA web site and the OCLC Usage Statistics module will conclude the workshop. Please note this workshop will not provide instruction on original cataloging. Only full and basic online members of the Resource Sharing Alliance may use Connexion to import records into WorkFlows. Completion of this workshop is required before you begin using Connexion. The workshop is limited to 10 participants. Registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Please cancel your registration in L2 if you are unable to attend. You will receive an email from the instructor a few days before the workshop. The email will contain the documents you should print for note taking during the workshop.

RSA Database Committee Meeting

2013-05-09T05:00:00-05:00

Thursday, May 9 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
RAILS East Peoria Valerie J. Wilford/Videoconference Room
Adobe Connect - RAILS LLSAP
Cataloging staff who work at Resource Sharing Alliance (RSA) member libraries are invited to attend a Database Committee meeting on Thursday, May 9, 2013 from 10:00 am to noon. The agenda is posted at http://alsi.sdp.sirsi.net/client/search/asset/3303. In addition to discussing the topics on the agenda, there will be time for you to network with cataloging staff from other libraries and ask questions of RSA staff. There are two options for you to attend the Database meeting: 1. In-person at the RAILS East Peoria Service Center, 600 High Point Lane. 2. Online via Adobe Connect. The Adobe Connect link for this meeting is http://webjunctionillinois.adobeconnect.com/rsa-db-may13/ Those who attend the Database meeting at the RAILS East Peoria Service Center are invited to bring a sack lunch to enjoy with colleagues after the meeting. RSA will provide drinks and dessert. The Circulation Committee meeting will be held after lunch, beginning at 1:00pm. Cataloging staff are welcome to attend the Circulation meeting. Please be sure to register on L2 if you will attend the Circulation meeting.

RSA Circulation Committee Meeting

2013-05-09T08:00:00-05:00

Thursday, May 9 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
RAILS East Peoria Valerie J. Wilford/Videoconference Room
Adobe Connect - RAILS LLSAP
Circulation staff who work at Resource Sharing Alliance (RSA) member libraries are invited to attend a Circulation Committee meeting on Thursday, May 9, 2013 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. The agenda is posted at http://alsi.sdp.sirsi.net/client/search/asset/3302 In addition to discussing the topics on the agenda, there will be time for you to network with circulation staff from other libraries and ask questions of RSA staff. There are two options for you to attend the Circulation meeting: 1. In-person at the RAILS East Peoria Service Center, 600 High Point Lane. 2. Online via Adobe Connect. The Adobe Connect link for this meeting is http://webjunctionillinois.adobeconnect.com/rsa-circ-may13/ Those who attend the Circulation meeting at the RAILS East Peoria Service Center are invited to bring a sack lunch to enjoy with colleagues before the meeting. Lunch will begin at noon. RSA will provide drinks and dessert. The Database Committee meeting will be held before lunch, beginning at 10:00 am. Circulation staff are welcome to attend the Database meeting. Please be sure to register on L2 if you will attend the Database meeting.

RSA Circulation Policy Subcommittee

2013-05-16T04:30:00-05:00

Thursday, May 16 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
RAILS East Peoria Sherwood Kirk Room
Meeting of RSA LLSAP Circulation Subcommittee members working on policies.

EBSCO NoveList Select Webinar with Duncan Smith

2013-05-21T09:00:00-05:00

Tuesday, May 21 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
RAILS Burr Ridge Main Meeting Room / Videoconference Room
WebEx Webinar
RAILS Webinar: NoveList Select Join Duncan Smith, Reader’s Advisory expert and NoveList creator for an engaging session about NoveList Select and the potential for catalog integration specifically for RAILS LLSAP member libraries. This event is also open to other interested RAILS members. Wonder what impact of NoveList Select is? In the age of reserves and remote patrons what can we do to make our catalogs robust tools full of rich information for readers? How do we reach out to the patron who is HOLD #817 and provide them with additional options? How do we make searching the catalog more like a Garden of Forking Paths – rather than a dead end? (And how do we keep patrons on our site rather than forcing them to leave and go elsewhere for information they want and need?) NoveList Select is a catalog enrichment service that incorporates expert reading recommendations for titles, series, and authors, as well as reader ratings and reviews. Additional optional enhancements include everything from professional reviews to author bios to summaries. Read more about NoveList Select Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Time: 2-3pm CST Participation information: Duncan Smith will be at the RAILS Burr Ridge service center to talk about EBSCO's NoveList Select. There are a few different ways that you and your colleagues may participate: If you cannot attend in person, you can your interested staff attend via webex from your library's conference room. You will also be able to use the chat function in the webinar to communicate and ask questions with Duncan and attendees. Another option is to attend by yourself at your own work station. Choose whatever works best for you and enjoy the presentation.

ADML Day

2013-05-22T05:00:00-05:00

Wednesday, May 22 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
RAILS East Peoria Valerie J. Wilford/Videoconference Room
ADML Training Day. Provided by and for the users of ADML. Tentative schedule is as follows: - Overview - How to check out a book - Hands on with devices Lunch - Running reports - How to market the service - Overdrive help features - Advantage accounts !! There will be a drawing for a FREE Sony eReader device (model PRS-T1). Must be present to win. We'll draw for the reader at lunch. Notes: Please bring library card numbers and fake pins for your library so you can practice using ADML. * If your library has a device please bring it for the hands on session. * Your registration includes a boxed lunch. Please indicate if you need a vegetarian option in the special needs section. * When you register you will be asked to confirm your payment, but no funds will be charged. You can either send a check for $10 to the address shown at the end of the registration or bring $10 with you to the event.

RSA Database Subcommittee Meeting

2013-05-23T08:00:00-05:00

Thursday, May 23 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
RAILS East Peoria Sherwood Kirk Room
Only members of the Resource Sharing Alliance Database Subcommittee may register to attend this meeting. The RSA Database Subcommittee will discuss the revision of the RSA Bibliographic Standards.