L2: Library Learning Events - LLSAP

SHARE Bibliographic and Cataloging Standards Committee Meeting (IHLS)

2013-05-23T05:00:00-05:00

Thursday, May 23 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
IHLS - Decatur - Video Conference Room
IHLS - Carterville
IHLS - Edwardsville - Sacagawea Videoconferencing Room
IHLS - Champaign - Large Conf Room
Illinois State Library
A meeting of the SHARE Bibliographic and Cataloging Standards Committee. Thursday, May 23, 2013 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. There are two options for attendance--in person at the IHLS Decatur office, or by vtel at the following locations: IHLS Champaign Office IHLS Edwardsville Office IHLS Carterville Office For more information contact Edie Elliott (eelliott@illinoisheartland.org)

PrairieCat Innovative Implementation Team (PCAT)

2013-05-28T05:00:00-05:00

Tuesday, May 28 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ready Access Phone Conference - PrairieCat
Team of 12 persons comprised of PrairieCat members and PrairieCat staff members charged with leading the Innovative migration.

PrairieCat Circulation Users Group Meeting (PCAT)

2013-05-28T08:00:00-05:00

Tuesday, May 28 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Streaming Video
RAILS Coal Valley Videoconference Room
RAILS Rockford Videoconference Room
New Lenox Public Library District
Kankakee Public Library
LaSalle Public Library Meeting Room
Sycamore Public Library Meeting Room
The regular meeting of the PrairieCat Circulation Users Group (standing committee). Any staff interested in circulation issues from fully participating PrairieCat members or new full members is welcome to attend. An agenda will be emailed before the meeting. Contact John Slanicky or Judy Hutchinson with questions.

Quick Start & Offline Circ in Polaris (IHLS)

2013-05-29T04:00:00-05:00

Wednesday, May 29 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
IHLS - Decatur - Training Room
Everything you need to know about getting started using Polaris!

SHARE Cataloging Problem-Solving Session (IHLS)

2013-05-29T04:30:00-05:00

Wednesday, May 29 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Mascoutah Public Library
An interactive session for catalogers of all skill levels from any SHARE library to bring cataloging problems or questions.

PrairieCat Sustainability Committee Meeting (PCAT)

2013-05-29T05:00:00-05:00

Wednesday, May 29 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
RAILS Coal Valley Videoconference Room
Sycamore Public Library Meeting Room
LaSalle Public Library Meeting Room
New Lenox Public Library District
A regular meeting of the standing committee of PrairieCat charged with reviewing future operational options for PrairieCat.

SHARE Cataloging Problem-Solving Session (IHLS)

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

Thursday, May 30 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Marion Carnegie Library
An interactive session for catalogers of all skill levels from any SHARE library to bring cataloging problems or questions.

SWAN ILS Committee (RAILS)

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

Thursday, May 30 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
RAILS Burr Ridge Conf Room A
SWAN ILS Committee

Today’s Business Solutions, Inc. Demonstration of New Time Management and Print Product (RAILS)

2013-05-30T10:30:00-05:00

Thursday, May 30 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Indian Prairie PLD
Today's Business Solutions Agenda: *How to better deal with mobile devices in the library *Full demonstration of new product offerings *Credit card payment for copy and print *What is going on between Envisionware and TBS

Quick Start Circ in Polaris (IHLS)

2013-06-03T04:00:00-05:00

Monday, June 3 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
IHLS - Edwardsville - Gass Electronic Classroom
Everything you need to know about getting started using Polaris!

PrairieCat Create List training (PCAT)

2013-06-04T04:00:00-05:00

Tuesday, June 4 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
RAILS Coal Valley Training Room
Create List is the function within Sierra that allows a user to build a query to create a list of records (patrons, items, bibliographic records, etc) that match the criteria that you specify. The list that is created is called a review file. Once a list is created, it can be printed, or exported and imported into Excel for manipulation. PrairieCat libraries that choose to use Create List will have a certain number of review files assigned to their library, based on the library’s collection size. Your library will need to manage use and re-use of those review files internally. Libraries that choose not to use Create List can request that lists be run and supplied by PrairieCat contract staff. Prerequisite: Circulation 1 or Cataloging 1 training Login and password: Only staff with a named login will have access to Create List. Staff must attend Create List training in order to be authorized for Create List. If your login is authorized for Create List, it will be an added function under the Function pulldown in Sierra.

PrairieCat Create List training (PCAT)

2013-06-04T09:00:00-05:00

Tuesday, June 4 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
RAILS Coal Valley Training Room
Create List is the function within Sierra that allows a user to build a query to create a list of records (patrons, items, bibliographic records, etc) that match the criteria that you specify. The list that is created is called a review file. Once a list is created, it can be printed, or exported and imported into Excel for manipulation. PrairieCat libraries that choose to use Create List will have a certain number of review files assigned to their library, based on the library’s collection size. Your library will need to manage use and re-use of those review files internally. Libraries that choose not to use Create List can request that lists be run and supplied by PrairieCat contract staff. Prerequisite: Circulation 1 or Cataloging 1 training Login and password: Only staff with a named login will have access to Create List. Staff must attend Create List training in order to be authorized for Create List. If your login is authorized for Create List, it will be an added function under the Function pulldown in Sierra.

PrairieCat Create List training (PCAT)

2013-06-05T04:00:00-05:00

Wednesday, June 5 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
RAILS Rockford Training Room
Create List is the function within Sierra that allows a user to build a query to create a list of records (patrons, items, bibliographic records, etc) that match the criteria that you specify. The list that is created is called a review file. Once a list is created, it can be printed, or exported and imported into Excel for manipulation. PrairieCat libraries that choose to use Create List will have a certain number of review files assigned to their library, based on the library’s collection size. Your library will need to manage use and re-use of those review files internally. Libraries that choose not to use Create List can request that lists be run and supplied by PrairieCat contract staff. Prerequisite: Circulation 1 or Cataloging 1 training Login and password: Only staff with a named login will have access to Create List. Staff must attend Create List training in order to be authorized for Create List. If your login is authorized for Create List, it will be an added function under the Function pulldown in Sierra.

PrairieCat Create List training (PCAT)

2013-06-05T09:00:00-05:00

Wednesday, June 5 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
RAILS Rockford Training Room
Create List is the function within Sierra that allows a user to build a query to create a list of records (patrons, items, bibliographic records, etc) that match the criteria that you specify. The list that is created is called a review file. Once a list is created, it can be printed, or exported and imported into Excel for manipulation. PrairieCat libraries that choose to use Create List will have a certain number of review files assigned to their library, based on the library’s collection size. Your library will need to manage use and re-use of those review files internally. Libraries that choose not to use Create List can request that lists be run and supplied by PrairieCat contract staff. Prerequisite: Circulation 1 or Cataloging 1 training Login and password: Only staff with a named login will have access to Create List. Staff must attend Create List training in order to be authorized for Create List. If your login is authorized for Create List, it will be an added function under the Function pulldown in Sierra.

SWAN Quarterly Meeting (RAILS)

2013-06-06T04:30:00-05:00

Thursday, June 6 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Oak Park Public Library
SWAN Administrators' Quarterly Meeting

RSA Quarterly Users Group Meeting (RSA)

2013-06-06T08:00:00-05:00

Thursday, June 6 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
RAILS East Peoria Valerie J. Wilford/Videoconference Room
Adobe Connect - RAILS LLSAP
June 2013 RSA Users Group Meeting The RSA Users Group will be in person at the RAILS East Peoria Building and via videoconferencing at the Quincy Public Library and the Galesburg Public Library. This event will also be held on Adobe Connect web conferencing. The Adobe Connect link for this meeting is http://webjunctionillinois.adobeconnect.com/rsa-ug/

PrairieCat Administrative Council Meeting (PCAT)

2013-06-07T04:30:00-05:00

Friday, June 7 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
LaSalle Public Library Meeting Room
Ready Access Phone Conference - PrairieCat
The regular meeting of the PrairieCat Administrative Council. This group is elected by the PrairieCat consortium to oversee the governance of the group and bring recommendations to the Delegates Assembly.

PrairieCat Barcode Level Testing (PCAT)

2013-06-10T04:00:00-05:00

Monday, June 10 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
RAILS Coal Valley Training Room
RAILS Rockford Videoconference Room
New Lenox Public Library District
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. >>This test is for library staff associated with PrairieCat libraries only.<< The Statewide Cataloging Standards Committee (SCSC) was formed in 2000 and was charged with the responsibility of creating a cataloging standards <a href="http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/library/libraries/cataloging_standards.html>http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/library/libraries/cataloging_standards.html</a> 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://support.prairiecat.info/services/barcode-testing 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://support.prairiecat.info/system/files/Public/Barcode-Level%20Cataloging%20Certification/BarcodeTestAcronyms.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 PrairieCat cataloging policies and procedures in searching, matching and attaching a call number and copy/item record to the proper record, if applicable and reporting any problems with bibliographic records, 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 RAILS Coal Valley, Rockford and Shorewood Service Centers. Check the PrairieCat 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 and a named login to the Innovative Interfaces Inc Sierra system(a/k/a Sierra). Additional resources to use in preparing: Cataloging Acronyms & Terminology - • Review Sheet http://support.prairiecat.info/system/files/Public/Barcode-Level%20Cataloging%20Certification/BarcodeTestAcronyms.pdf (pdf) • WebJunction IL Course http://il.webjunction.org/catalog Introduction to Cataloging for Non-Catalogers (LibraryU) 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 John Slanicky 877-542-7257 x2716 or at john.slanicky@railslibraries.info.

PrairieCat Create List training (PCAT)

2013-06-11T04:00:00-05:00

Tuesday, June 11 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Kankakee Public Library
Create List is the function within Sierra that allows a user to build a query to create a list of records (patrons, items, bibliographic records, etc) that match the criteria that you specify. The list that is created is called a review file. Once a list is created, it can be printed, or exported and imported into Excel for manipulation. PrairieCat libraries that choose to use Create List will have a certain number of review files assigned to their library, based on the library’s collection size. Your library will need to manage use and re-use of those review files internally. Libraries that choose not to use Create List can request that lists be run and supplied by PrairieCat contract staff. Prerequisite: Circulation 1 or Cataloging 1 training Login and password: Only staff with a named login will have access to Create List. Staff must attend Create List training in order to be authorized for Create List. If your login is authorized for Create List, it will be an added function under the Function pulldown in Sierra.

Marc Report Training (PCAT)

2013-06-12T08:00:00-05:00

Wednesday, June 12 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
LaSalle Public Library Meeting Room

Quick Start Circ in Polaris (IHLS)

2013-06-13T04:00:00-05:00

Thursday, June 13 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
IHLS - Decatur - Training Room
Everything you need to know about getting started using Polaris!

SWAN ILS Committee (RAILS)

2013-06-13T04:30:00-05:00

Thursday, June 13 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
RAILS Burr Ridge Conf Room A
SWAN ILS Committee

PrairieCat Technical Services Subcommittee Meeting (PCAT)

2013-06-13T04:30:00-05:00

Thursday, June 13 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Ready Access Phone Conference - PrairieCat
A regular meeting of the PrairieCat Technical Services Subcommittee. This group reviews issues and drafts recommendations to bring to the full Technical Services Users Group. Any representative from a PrairieCat fully participating library is welcome to join TSUGSubcommittee. Questions can be directed to John Slanicky (john.slanicky@railslibraries.info).

PrairieCat Create List training (PCAT)

2013-06-18T04:00:00-05:00

Tuesday, June 18 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
RAILS Rockford Training Room
Create List is the function within Sierra that allows a user to build a query to create a list of records (patrons, items, bibliographic records, etc) that match the criteria that you specify. The list that is created is called a review file. Once a list is created, it can be printed, or exported and imported into Excel for manipulation. PrairieCat libraries that choose to use Create List will have a certain number of review files assigned to their library, based on the library’s collection size. Your library will need to manage use and re-use of those review files internally. Libraries that choose not to use Create List can request that lists be run and supplied by PrairieCat contract staff. Prerequisite: Circulation 1 or Cataloging 1 training Login and password: Only staff with a named login will have access to Create List. Staff must attend Create List training in order to be authorized for Create List. If your login is authorized for Create List, it will be an added function under the Function pulldown in Sierra.

PrairieCat Create List training (PCAT)

2013-06-18T09:00:00-05:00

Tuesday, June 18 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
RAILS Rockford Training Room
Create List is the function within Sierra that allows a user to build a query to create a list of records (patrons, items, bibliographic records, etc) that match the criteria that you specify. The list that is created is called a review file. Once a list is created, it can be printed, or exported and imported into Excel for manipulation. PrairieCat libraries that choose to use Create List will have a certain number of review files assigned to their library, based on the library’s collection size. Your library will need to manage use and re-use of those review files internally. Libraries that choose not to use Create List can request that lists be run and supplied by PrairieCat contract staff. Prerequisite: Circulation 1 or Cataloging 1 training Login and password: Only staff with a named login will have access to Create List. Staff must attend Create List training in order to be authorized for Create List. If your login is authorized for Create List, it will be an added function under the Function pulldown in Sierra.

SWAN Board Meeting (RAILS)

2013-06-21T04:30:00-05:00

Friday, June 21 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
RAILS Burr Ridge Conf Room A
Regular SWAN Board meeting

Quick Start Circ in Polaris (IHLS)

2013-06-21T05:00:00-05:00

Friday, June 21 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Carbondale Public Library
Everything you need to know about getting started using Polaris!

PrairieCat Create List training (PCAT)

2013-06-25T04:00:00-05:00

Tuesday, June 25 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
New Lenox Public Library District
Create List is the function within Sierra that allows a user to build a query to create a list of records (patrons, items, bibliographic records, etc) that match the criteria that you specify. The list that is created is called a review file. Once a list is created, it can be printed, or exported and imported into Excel for manipulation. PrairieCat libraries that choose to use Create List will have a certain number of review files assigned to their library, based on the library’s collection size. Your library will need to manage use and re-use of those review files internally. Libraries that choose not to use Create List can request that lists be run and supplied by PrairieCat contract staff. Prerequisite: Circulation 1 or Cataloging 1 training Login and password: Only staff with a named login will have access to Create List. Staff must attend Create List training in order to be authorized for Create List. If your login is authorized for Create List, it will be an added function under the Function pulldown in Sierra.

SWAN ILS Committee (RAILS)

2013-06-25T04:30:00-05:00

Tuesday, June 25 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
RAILS Burr Ridge Conf Room A
SWAN ILS Committee

PrairieCat Create List training (PCAT)

2013-06-25T09:00:00-05:00

Tuesday, June 25 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
New Lenox Public Library District
Create List is the function within Sierra that allows a user to build a query to create a list of records (patrons, items, bibliographic records, etc) that match the criteria that you specify. The list that is created is called a review file. Once a list is created, it can be printed, or exported and imported into Excel for manipulation. PrairieCat libraries that choose to use Create List will have a certain number of review files assigned to their library, based on the library’s collection size. Your library will need to manage use and re-use of those review files internally. Libraries that choose not to use Create List can request that lists be run and supplied by PrairieCat contract staff. Prerequisite: Circulation 1 or Cataloging 1 training Login and password: Only staff with a named login will have access to Create List. Staff must attend Create List training in order to be authorized for Create List. If your login is authorized for Create List, it will be an added function under the Function pulldown in Sierra.

PrairieCat Create List training (PCAT)

2013-06-26T04:00:00-05:00

Wednesday, June 26 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
New Lenox Public Library District
Create List is the function within Sierra that allows a user to build a query to create a list of records (patrons, items, bibliographic records, etc) that match the criteria that you specify. The list that is created is called a review file. Once a list is created, it can be printed, or exported and imported into Excel for manipulation. PrairieCat libraries that choose to use Create List will have a certain number of review files assigned to their library, based on the library’s collection size. Your library will need to manage use and re-use of those review files internally. Libraries that choose not to use Create List can request that lists be run and supplied by PrairieCat contract staff. Prerequisite: Circulation 1 or Cataloging 1 training Login and password: Only staff with a named login will have access to Create List. Staff must attend Create List training in order to be authorized for Create List. If your login is authorized for Create List, it will be an added function under the Function pulldown in Sierra.

PrairieCat Create List training (PCAT)

2013-06-26T04:00:00-05:00

Wednesday, June 26 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
RAILS Coal Valley Training Room
Create List is the function within Sierra that allows a user to build a query to create a list of records (patrons, items, bibliographic records, etc) that match the criteria that you specify. The list that is created is called a review file. Once a list is created, it can be printed, or exported and imported into Excel for manipulation. PrairieCat libraries that choose to use Create List will have a certain number of review files assigned to their library, based on the library’s collection size. Your library will need to manage use and re-use of those review files internally. Libraries that choose not to use Create List can request that lists be run and supplied by PrairieCat contract staff. Prerequisite: Circulation 1 or Cataloging 1 training Login and password: Only staff with a named login will have access to Create List. Staff must attend Create List training in order to be authorized for Create List. If your login is authorized for Create List, it will be an added function under the Function pulldown in Sierra.

SWAN ILS Committee (RAILS)

2013-06-26T04:30:00-05:00

Wednesday, June 26 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
RAILS Burr Ridge Conf Room A
SWAN ILS Committee

MAGIC Executive Committee Meeting (MAGIC)

2013-06-26T04:45:00-05:00

Wednesday, June 26 9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
RAILS Geneva DuPage River Room

MAGIC Governing Board Meeting (MAGIC)

2013-06-26T05:00:00-05:00

Wednesday, June 26 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
RAILS Geneva DuPage River Room

PrairieCat Create List training (PCAT)

2013-06-26T09:00:00-05:00

Wednesday, June 26 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
New Lenox Public Library District
Create List is the function within Sierra that allows a user to build a query to create a list of records (patrons, items, bibliographic records, etc) that match the criteria that you specify. The list that is created is called a review file. Once a list is created, it can be printed, or exported and imported into Excel for manipulation. PrairieCat libraries that choose to use Create List will have a certain number of review files assigned to their library, based on the library’s collection size. Your library will need to manage use and re-use of those review files internally. Libraries that choose not to use Create List can request that lists be run and supplied by PrairieCat contract staff. Prerequisite: Circulation 1 or Cataloging 1 training Login and password: Only staff with a named login will have access to Create List. Staff must attend Create List training in order to be authorized for Create List. If your login is authorized for Create List, it will be an added function under the Function pulldown in Sierra.

SWAN ILS Committee (RAILS)

2013-06-27T04:30:00-05:00

Thursday, June 27 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
RAILS Burr Ridge Conf Room A
SWAN ILS Committee

Quick Start Circ in Polaris (IHLS)

2013-06-28T04:00:00-05:00

Friday, June 28 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
IHLS - Champaign - Training Room
Everything you need to know about getting started using Polaris!

PrairieCat Create List training (PCAT)

2013-07-09T04:00:00-05:00

Tuesday, July 9 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
RAILS Bolingbrook Training Room
Create List is the function within Sierra that allows a user to build a query to create a list of records (patrons, items, bibliographic records, etc) that match the criteria that you specify. The list that is created is called a review file. Once a list is created, it can be printed, or exported and imported into Excel for manipulation. PrairieCat libraries that choose to use Create List will have a certain number of review files assigned to their library, based on the library’s collection size. Your library will need to manage use and re-use of those review files internally. Libraries that choose not to use Create List can request that lists be run and supplied by PrairieCat contract staff. Prerequisite: Circulation 1 or Cataloging 1 training Login and password: Only staff with a named login will have access to Create List. Staff must attend Create List training in order to be authorized for Create List. If your login is authorized for Create List, it will be an added function under the Function pulldown in Sierra.

SWAN Committee of the Whole (RAILS)

2013-07-09T04:30:00-05:00

Tuesday, July 9 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Brookfield Zoo
SWAN Committee of the Whole

PrairieCat Create List training (PCAT)

2013-07-09T09:00:00-05:00

Tuesday, July 9 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
RAILS Bolingbrook Training Room
Create List is the function within Sierra that allows a user to build a query to create a list of records (patrons, items, bibliographic records, etc) that match the criteria that you specify. The list that is created is called a review file. Once a list is created, it can be printed, or exported and imported into Excel for manipulation. PrairieCat libraries that choose to use Create List will have a certain number of review files assigned to their library, based on the library’s collection size. Your library will need to manage use and re-use of those review files internally. Libraries that choose not to use Create List can request that lists be run and supplied by PrairieCat contract staff. Prerequisite: Circulation 1 or Cataloging 1 training Login and password: Only staff with a named login will have access to Create List. Staff must attend Create List training in order to be authorized for Create List. If your login is authorized for Create List, it will be an added function under the Function pulldown in Sierra.

PrairieCat Create List training (PCAT)

2013-07-10T04:00:00-05:00

Wednesday, July 10 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
RAILS Rockford Training Room
Create List is the function within Sierra that allows a user to build a query to create a list of records (patrons, items, bibliographic records, etc) that match the criteria that you specify. The list that is created is called a review file. Once a list is created, it can be printed, or exported and imported into Excel for manipulation. PrairieCat libraries that choose to use Create List will have a certain number of review files assigned to their library, based on the library’s collection size. Your library will need to manage use and re-use of those review files internally. Libraries that choose not to use Create List can request that lists be run and supplied by PrairieCat contract staff. Prerequisite: Circulation 1 or Cataloging 1 training Login and password: Only staff with a named login will have access to Create List. Staff must attend Create List training in order to be authorized for Create List. If your login is authorized for Create List, it will be an added function under the Function pulldown in Sierra.

PrairieCat Create List training (PCAT)

2013-07-10T09:00:00-05:00

Wednesday, July 10 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
RAILS Rockford Training Room
Create List is the function within Sierra that allows a user to build a query to create a list of records (patrons, items, bibliographic records, etc) that match the criteria that you specify. The list that is created is called a review file. Once a list is created, it can be printed, or exported and imported into Excel for manipulation. PrairieCat libraries that choose to use Create List will have a certain number of review files assigned to their library, based on the library’s collection size. Your library will need to manage use and re-use of those review files internally. Libraries that choose not to use Create List can request that lists be run and supplied by PrairieCat contract staff. Prerequisite: Circulation 1 or Cataloging 1 training Login and password: Only staff with a named login will have access to Create List. Staff must attend Create List training in order to be authorized for Create List. If your login is authorized for Create List, it will be an added function under the Function pulldown in Sierra.

PrairieCat Technical Services Users Group Meeting (PCAT)

2013-07-11T04:30:00-05:00

Thursday, July 11 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
RAILS Coal Valley Videoconference Room
RAILS Rockford Videoconference Room
New Lenox Public Library District
Kankakee Public Library
LaSalle Public Library Meeting Room
Sterling Public Library Meeting Room
Sycamore Public Library Meeting Room
Streaming Video
The bi-monthly meeting of the PrairieCat Technical Services Users Group (standing committee). Any staff interested in technical services issues from fully participating PrairieCat members or new full members is welcome to attend. An agenda will be emailed before the meeting. Contact John Slanicky at john.slanicky@railslibraries.info with questions.

PrairieCat Create List training (PCAT)

2013-07-11T09:00:00-05:00

Thursday, July 11 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
RAILS Coal Valley Training Room
Create List is the function within Sierra that allows a user to build a query to create a list of records (patrons, items, bibliographic records, etc) that match the criteria that you specify. The list that is created is called a review file. Once a list is created, it can be printed, or exported and imported into Excel for manipulation. PrairieCat libraries that choose to use Create List will have a certain number of review files assigned to their library, based on the library’s collection size. Your library will need to manage use and re-use of those review files internally. Libraries that choose not to use Create List can request that lists be run and supplied by PrairieCat contract staff. Prerequisite: Circulation 1 or Cataloging 1 training Login and password: Only staff with a named login will have access to Create List. Staff must attend Create List training in order to be authorized for Create List. If your login is authorized for Create List, it will be an added function under the Function pulldown in Sierra.

PrairieCat Create List training (PCAT)

2013-07-15T04:00:00-05:00

Monday, July 15 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
RAILS Bolingbrook Training Room
Create List is the function within Sierra that allows a user to build a query to create a list of records (patrons, items, bibliographic records, etc) that match the criteria that you specify. The list that is created is called a review file. Once a list is created, it can be printed, or exported and imported into Excel for manipulation. PrairieCat libraries that choose to use Create List will have a certain number of review files assigned to their library, based on the library’s collection size. Your library will need to manage use and re-use of those review files internally. Libraries that choose not to use Create List can request that lists be run and supplied by PrairieCat contract staff. Prerequisite: Circulation 1 or Cataloging 1 training Login and password: Only staff with a named login will have access to Create List. Staff must attend Create List training in order to be authorized for Create List. If your login is authorized for Create List, it will be an added function under the Function pulldown in Sierra.

PrairieCat Create List training (PCAT)

2013-07-15T09:00:00-05:00

Monday, July 15 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
RAILS Bolingbrook Training Room
Create List is the function within Sierra that allows a user to build a query to create a list of records (patrons, items, bibliographic records, etc) that match the criteria that you specify. The list that is created is called a review file. Once a list is created, it can be printed, or exported and imported into Excel for manipulation. PrairieCat libraries that choose to use Create List will have a certain number of review files assigned to their library, based on the library’s collection size. Your library will need to manage use and re-use of those review files internally. Libraries that choose not to use Create List can request that lists be run and supplied by PrairieCat contract staff. Prerequisite: Circulation 1 or Cataloging 1 training Login and password: Only staff with a named login will have access to Create List. Staff must attend Create List training in order to be authorized for Create List. If your login is authorized for Create List, it will be an added function under the Function pulldown in Sierra.

SWAN Circ Advisory Committee Meeting (RAILS)

2013-07-17T04:30:00-05:00

Wednesday, July 17 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
RAILS Burr Ridge Main Meeting Room / Videoconference Room

PrairieCat Create List training (PCAT)

2013-07-18T04:00:00-05:00

Thursday, July 18 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Kankakee Public Library
Create List is the function within Sierra that allows a user to build a query to create a list of records (patrons, items, bibliographic records, etc) that match the criteria that you specify. The list that is created is called a review file. Once a list is created, it can be printed, or exported and imported into Excel for manipulation. PrairieCat libraries that choose to use Create List will have a certain number of review files assigned to their library, based on the library’s collection size. Your library will need to manage use and re-use of those review files internally. Libraries that choose not to use Create List can request that lists be run and supplied by PrairieCat contract staff. Prerequisite: Circulation 1 or Cataloging 1 training Login and password: Only staff with a named login will have access to Create List. Staff must attend Create List training in order to be authorized for Create List. If your login is authorized for Create List, it will be an added function under the Function pulldown in Sierra.

SWAN Technology Users Group Meeting (RAILS)

2013-07-18T05:00:00-05:00

Thursday, July 18 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
RAILS Burr Ridge Main Meeting Room / Videoconference Room

PrairieCat Barcode Level Testing (PCAT)

2013-07-19T04:00:00-05:00

Friday, July 19 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
RAILS Coal Valley Training Room
RAILS Rockford Videoconference Room
RAILS Bolingbrook Training Room
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. >>This test is for library staff associated with PrairieCat libraries only.<< 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://support.prairiecat.info/services/barcode-testing 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://support.prairiecat.info/system/files/Public/Barcode-Level%20Cataloging%20Certification/BarcodeTestAcronyms.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 PrairieCat cataloging policies and procedures in searching, matching and attaching a call number and copy/item record to the proper record, if applicable and reporting any problems with bibliographic records, 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 RAILS Coal Valley, Rockford and Shorewood Service Centers. Check the PrairieCat 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 and a named login to the Innovative Interfaces Inc Sierra system(a/k/a Sierra). Additional resources to use in preparing: Cataloging Acronyms & Terminology - • Review Sheet http://support.prairiecat.info/system/files/Public/Barcode-Level%20Cataloging%20Certification/BarcodeTestAcronyms.pdf (pdf) • WebJunction IL Course http://il.webjunction.org/catalog Introduction to Cataloging for Non-Catalogers (LibraryU) 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 John Slanicky 877-542-7257 x2716 or at john.slanicky@railslibraries.info.

SWAN Board Meeting (RAILS)

2013-07-19T04:30:00-05:00

Friday, July 19 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
RAILS Burr Ridge Conf Room A
Regular SWAN Board meeting

PrairieCat Create List training (PCAT)

2013-07-22T04:00:00-05:00

Monday, July 22 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
RAILS Rockford Training Room
Create List is the function within Sierra that allows a user to build a query to create a list of records (patrons, items, bibliographic records, etc) that match the criteria that you specify. The list that is created is called a review file. Once a list is created, it can be printed, or exported and imported into Excel for manipulation. PrairieCat libraries that choose to use Create List will have a certain number of review files assigned to their library, based on the library’s collection size. Your library will need to manage use and re-use of those review files internally. Libraries that choose not to use Create List can request that lists be run and supplied by PrairieCat contract staff. Prerequisite: Circulation 1 or Cataloging 1 training Login and password: Only staff with a named login will have access to Create List. Staff must attend Create List training in order to be authorized for Create List. If your login is authorized for Create List, it will be an added function under the Function pulldown in Sierra.

PrairieCat Create List training (PCAT)

2013-07-22T09:00:00-05:00

Monday, July 22 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
RAILS Rockford Training Room
Create List is the function within Sierra that allows a user to build a query to create a list of records (patrons, items, bibliographic records, etc) that match the criteria that you specify. The list that is created is called a review file. Once a list is created, it can be printed, or exported and imported into Excel for manipulation. PrairieCat libraries that choose to use Create List will have a certain number of review files assigned to their library, based on the library’s collection size. Your library will need to manage use and re-use of those review files internally. Libraries that choose not to use Create List can request that lists be run and supplied by PrairieCat contract staff. Prerequisite: Circulation 1 or Cataloging 1 training Login and password: Only staff with a named login will have access to Create List. Staff must attend Create List training in order to be authorized for Create List. If your login is authorized for Create List, it will be an added function under the Function pulldown in Sierra.

PrairieCat Create List training (PCAT)

2013-07-23T04:00:00-05:00

Tuesday, July 23 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
RAILS Coal Valley Training Room
Create List is the function within Sierra that allows a user to build a query to create a list of records (patrons, items, bibliographic records, etc) that match the criteria that you specify. The list that is created is called a review file. Once a list is created, it can be printed, or exported and imported into Excel for manipulation. PrairieCat libraries that choose to use Create List will have a certain number of review files assigned to their library, based on the library’s collection size. Your library will need to manage use and re-use of those review files internally. Libraries that choose not to use Create List can request that lists be run and supplied by PrairieCat contract staff. Prerequisite: Circulation 1 or Cataloging 1 training Login and password: Only staff with a named login will have access to Create List. Staff must attend Create List training in order to be authorized for Create List. If your login is authorized for Create List, it will be an added function under the Function pulldown in Sierra.

PrairieCat Create List training (PCAT)

2013-07-23T04:00:00-05:00

Tuesday, July 23 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
RAILS Bolingbrook Training Room
Create List is the function within Sierra that allows a user to build a query to create a list of records (patrons, items, bibliographic records, etc) that match the criteria that you specify. The list that is created is called a review file. Once a list is created, it can be printed, or exported and imported into Excel for manipulation. PrairieCat libraries that choose to use Create List will have a certain number of review files assigned to their library, based on the library’s collection size. Your library will need to manage use and re-use of those review files internally. Libraries that choose not to use Create List can request that lists be run and supplied by PrairieCat contract staff. Prerequisite: Circulation 1 or Cataloging 1 training Login and password: Only staff with a named login will have access to Create List. Staff must attend Create List training in order to be authorized for Create List. If your login is authorized for Create List, it will be an added function under the Function pulldown in Sierra.

PrairieCat Create List training (PCAT)

2013-07-23T09:00:00-05:00

Tuesday, July 23 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
RAILS Bolingbrook Training Room
Create List is the function within Sierra that allows a user to build a query to create a list of records (patrons, items, bibliographic records, etc) that match the criteria that you specify. The list that is created is called a review file. Once a list is created, it can be printed, or exported and imported into Excel for manipulation. PrairieCat libraries that choose to use Create List will have a certain number of review files assigned to their library, based on the library’s collection size. Your library will need to manage use and re-use of those review files internally. Libraries that choose not to use Create List can request that lists be run and supplied by PrairieCat contract staff. Prerequisite: Circulation 1 or Cataloging 1 training Login and password: Only staff with a named login will have access to Create List. Staff must attend Create List training in order to be authorized for Create List. If your login is authorized for Create List, it will be an added function under the Function pulldown in Sierra.

RSA Back to School Workshop (RSA)

2013-07-24T04:30:00-05:00

Wednesday, July 24 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
RAILS East Peoria Valerie J. Wilford/Videoconference Room
RAILS East Peoria Travis Tyer Training Center
The Resource Sharing Alliance invites all RSA school librarians to attend the Back to School Workshop on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, beginning at 9:30 am and ending at 3:00 pm. This workshop will be held in-person at the RAILS East Peoria Service Center, 600 High Point Lane in East Peoria. Attendees may attend the whole workshop or a portion of it. Please register here on L2 if you plan to attend. A tentative agenda for the RSA Back to School Workshop is posted at http://alsi.sdp.sirsi.net/client/search/asset/3283. Please note agenda items are subject to change. A final agenda will be posted here, as well as on the RSA listserv, this summer. The purpose of the Back to School Workshop is to discuss RSA topics that are relevant to school libraries: circulation, cataloging, reports, system administration, special projects, OCLC, and more! Any school library staff member who would like a “refresher” on RSA operations is encouraged to attend this workshop. Please note RSA staff will not provide in-depth training during the RSA Back to School Workshop. In addition to the topics listed on the agenda, there will be time to network with fellow school librarians and ask questions of RSA staff. Workshop attendees will enjoy complimentary snacks and lunch provided by RSA. Feel free to bring your laptop that has WorkFlows installed on it. (Please note you must install the most up-to-date version of the WorkFlows software on your laptop PRIOR to the workshop. RSA staff will not be able to provide WorkFlows installation assistance on the day of the workshop). Print copies of the workshop packets will be available for those who attend this workshop. Continuing professional development units (CPDUs) will be available to those who would like to receive credit for their participation in the Back to School Workshop. Workshop attendees will complete the CPDU paperwork at the end of the workshop on July 24th. We hope you can join us for this year's Back to School Workshop!

RSA Database Committee Meeting (RSA)

2013-08-01T05:00:00-05:00

Thursday, August 1 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, August 1, 2013 from 10:00 am to noon. The agenda will be posted below once it is available. 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-aug13/ 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 (RSA)

2013-08-01T08:00:00-05:00

Thursday, August 1 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, August 1, 2013 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. The agenda will be posted below once it is available. 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-aug13/ 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 Back to School Workshop (RSA)

2013-08-08T04:30:00-05:00

Thursday, August 8 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
RAILS East Peoria Valerie J. Wilford/Videoconference Room
RAILS East Peoria Travis Tyer Training Center
The Resource Sharing Alliance invites all RSA school librarians to attend the Back to School Workshop on Thursday, August 8, 2013, beginning at 9:30 am and ending at 3:00 pm. This workshop will be held in-person at the RAILS East Peoria Service Center, 600 High Point Lane in East Peoria. Attendees may attend the whole workshop or a portion of it. Please register here on L2 if you plan to attend. A tentative agenda for the RSA Back to School Workshop is posted at http://alsi.sdp.sirsi.net/client/search/asset/3283. Please note agenda items are subject to change. A final agenda will be posted here, as well as on the RSA listserv, this summer. The purpose of the Back to School Workshop is to discuss RSA topics that are relevant to school libraries: circulation, cataloging, reports, system administration, special projects, OCLC, and more! Any school library staff member who would like a “refresher” on RSA operations is encouraged to attend this workshop. Please note RSA staff will not provide in-depth training during the RSA Back to School Workshop. In addition to the topics listed on the agenda, there will be time to network with fellow school librarians and ask questions of RSA staff. Workshop attendees will enjoy complimentary snacks and lunch provided by RSA. Feel free to bring your laptop that has WorkFlows installed on it. (Please note you must install the most up-to-date version of the WorkFlows software on your laptop PRIOR to the workshop. RSA staff will not be able to provide WorkFlows installation assistance on the day of the workshop). Print copies of the workshop packets will be available for those who attend this workshop. Continuing professional development units (CPDUs) will be available to those who would like to receive credit for their participation in the Back to School Workshop. Workshop attendees will complete the CPDU paperwork at the end of the workshop on August 8th. We hope you can join us for this year's Back to School Workshop!

PrairieCat Barcode Level Testing (PCAT)

2013-08-13T04:00:00-05:00

Tuesday, August 13 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
RAILS Coal Valley Training Room
RAILS Rockford Videoconference Room
RAILS Bolingbrook Training Room
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. >>This test is for library staff associated with PrairieCat libraries only.<< 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://support.prairiecat.info/services/barcode-testing 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://support.prairiecat.info/system/files/Public/Barcode-Level%20Cataloging%20Certification/BarcodeTestAcronyms.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 PrairieCat cataloging policies and procedures in searching, matching and attaching a call number and copy/item record to the proper record, if applicable and reporting any problems with bibliographic records, 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 RAILS Coal Valley, Rockford and Shorewood Service Centers. Check the PrairieCat 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 and a named login to the Innovative Interfaces Inc Sierra system(a/k/a Sierra). Additional resources to use in preparing: Cataloging Acronyms & Terminology - • Review Sheet http://support.prairiecat.info/system/files/Public/Barcode-Level%20Cataloging%20Certification/BarcodeTestAcronyms.pdf (pdf) • WebJunction IL Course http://il.webjunction.org/catalog Introduction to Cataloging for Non-Catalogers (LibraryU) 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 John Slanicky 877-542-7257 x2716 or at john.slanicky@railslibraries.info.

SWAN Committee of the Whole (RAILS)

2013-08-13T04:30:00-05:00

Tuesday, August 13 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
RAILS Burr Ridge Main Meeting Room / Videoconference Room
SWAN Committee of the Whole

SWAN Board Meeting (RAILS)

2013-08-16T04:30:00-05:00

Friday, August 16 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
RAILS Burr Ridge Conf Room A
Regular SWAN Board meeting

SWAN ILS Committee (RAILS)

2013-08-29T04:30:00-05:00

Thursday, August 29 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
RAILS Burr Ridge Conf Room A
SWAN ILS Committee

SWAN ILS Committee (RAILS)

2013-08-30T04:30:00-05:00

Friday, August 30 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
RAILS Burr Ridge Conf Room A
SWAN ILS Committee

SWAN Quarterly Meeting (RAILS)

2013-09-12T04:30:00-05:00

Thursday, September 12 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
RAILS Burr Ridge Main Meeting Room / Videoconference Room
SWAN Administrators' Quarterly Meeting

PrairieCat Barcode Level Testing (PCAT)

2013-09-16T04:00:00-05:00

Monday, September 16 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
RAILS Coal Valley Training Room
RAILS Rockford Videoconference Room
RAILS Bolingbrook Training Room
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. >>This test is for library staff associated with PrairieCat libraries only.<< 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://support.prairiecat.info/services/barcode-testing 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://support.prairiecat.info/system/files/Public/Barcode-Level%20Cataloging%20Certification/BarcodeTestAcronyms.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 PrairieCat cataloging policies and procedures in searching, matching and attaching a call number and copy/item record to the proper record, if applicable and reporting any problems with bibliographic records, 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 RAILS Coal Valley, Rockford and Shorewood Service Centers. Check the PrairieCat 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 and a named login to the Innovative Interfaces Inc Sierra system(a/k/a Sierra). Additional resources to use in preparing: Cataloging Acronyms & Terminology - • Review Sheet http://support.prairiecat.info/system/files/Public/Barcode-Level%20Cataloging%20Certification/BarcodeTestAcronyms.pdf (pdf) • WebJunction IL Course http://il.webjunction.org/catalog Introduction to Cataloging for Non-Catalogers (LibraryU) 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 John Slanicky 877-542-7257 x2716 or at john.slanicky@railslibraries.info.

SWAN Circ Advisory Committee Meeting (RAILS)

2013-09-18T04:30:00-05:00

Wednesday, September 18 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
RAILS Burr Ridge Main Meeting Room / Videoconference Room

SWAN Board Meeting (RAILS)

2013-09-20T04:30:00-05:00

Friday, September 20 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
RAILS Burr Ridge Conf Room A
Regular SWAN Board meeting

PrairieCat Barcode Level Testing (PCAT)

2013-10-16T04:00:00-05:00

Wednesday, October 16 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
RAILS Coal Valley Training Room
RAILS Rockford Videoconference Room
RAILS Bolingbrook Training Room
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. >>This test is for library staff associated with PrairieCat libraries only.<< 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://support.prairiecat.info/services/barcode-testing 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://support.prairiecat.info/system/files/Public/Barcode-Level%20Cataloging%20Certification/BarcodeTestAcronyms.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 PrairieCat cataloging policies and procedures in searching, matching and attaching a call number and copy/item record to the proper record, if applicable and reporting any problems with bibliographic records, 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 RAILS Coal Valley, Rockford and Shorewood Service Centers. Check the PrairieCat 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 and a named login to the Innovative Interfaces Inc Sierra system(a/k/a Sierra). Additional resources to use in preparing: Cataloging Acronyms & Terminology - • Review Sheet http://support.prairiecat.info/system/files/Public/Barcode-Level%20Cataloging%20Certification/BarcodeTestAcronyms.pdf (pdf) • WebJunction IL Course http://il.webjunction.org/catalog Introduction to Cataloging for Non-Catalogers (LibraryU) 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 John Slanicky 877-542-7257 x2716 or at john.slanicky@railslibraries.info.

SWAN Technology Users Group Meeting (RAILS)

2013-10-17T05:00:00-05:00

Thursday, October 17 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
RAILS Burr Ridge Main Meeting Room / Videoconference Room

SWAN Board Meeting (RAILS)

2013-10-18T04:30:00-05:00

Friday, October 18 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
RAILS Burr Ridge Conf Room A
Regular SWAN Board meeting

RSA Database Committee Meeting (RSA)

2013-11-07T04:00:00-06:00

Thursday, November 7 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, November 7, 2013 from 10:00 am to noon. The agenda will be posted below once it is available. 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-nov13/ 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 (RSA)

2013-11-07T07:00:00-06:00

Thursday, November 7 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, November 7, 2013 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. The agenda will be posted below once it is available. 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-nov13/ 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.

PrairieCat Barcode Level Testing (PCAT)

2013-11-12T03:00:00-06:00

Tuesday, November 12 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
RAILS Coal Valley Training Room
RAILS Rockford Videoconference Room
RAILS Bolingbrook Training Room
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. >>This test is for library staff associated with PrairieCat libraries only.<< 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://support.prairiecat.info/services/barcode-testing 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://support.prairiecat.info/system/files/Public/Barcode-Level%20Cataloging%20Certification/BarcodeTestAcronyms.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 PrairieCat cataloging policies and procedures in searching, matching and attaching a call number and copy/item record to the proper record, if applicable and reporting any problems with bibliographic records, 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 RAILS Coal Valley, Rockford and Shorewood Service Centers. Check the PrairieCat 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 and a named login to the Innovative Interfaces Inc Sierra system(a/k/a Sierra). Additional resources to use in preparing: Cataloging Acronyms & Terminology - • Review Sheet http://support.prairiecat.info/system/files/Public/Barcode-Level%20Cataloging%20Certification/BarcodeTestAcronyms.pdf (pdf) • WebJunction IL Course http://il.webjunction.org/catalog Introduction to Cataloging for Non-Catalogers (LibraryU) 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 John Slanicky 877-542-7257 x2716 or at john.slanicky@railslibraries.info.

SWAN Board Meeting (RAILS)

2013-11-15T03:30:00-06:00

Friday, November 15 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
RAILS Burr Ridge Conf Room A
Regular SWAN Board meeting

SWAN Circ Advisory Committee Meeting (RAILS)

2013-11-20T03:30:00-06:00

Wednesday, November 20 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
RAILS Burr Ridge Main Meeting Room / Videoconference Room

SWAN Quarterly Meeting (RAILS)

2013-12-05T03:30:00-06:00

Thursday, December 5 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Prairie Trails Public Library
SWAN Administrators' Quarterly Meeting

PrairieCat Barcode Level Testing (PCAT)

2013-12-09T03:00:00-06:00

Monday, December 9 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
RAILS Coal Valley Training Room
RAILS Rockford Videoconference Room
RAILS Bolingbrook Training Room
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. >>This test is for library staff associated with PrairieCat libraries only.<< 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://support.prairiecat.info/services/barcode-testing 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://support.prairiecat.info/system/files/Public/Barcode-Level%20Cataloging%20Certification/BarcodeTestAcronyms.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 PrairieCat cataloging policies and procedures in searching, matching and attaching a call number and copy/item record to the proper record, if applicable and reporting any problems with bibliographic records, 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 RAILS Coal Valley, Rockford and Shorewood Service Centers. Check the PrairieCat 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 and a named login to the Innovative Interfaces Inc Sierra system(a/k/a Sierra). Additional resources to use in preparing: Cataloging Acronyms & Terminology - • Review Sheet http://support.prairiecat.info/system/files/Public/Barcode-Level%20Cataloging%20Certification/BarcodeTestAcronyms.pdf (pdf) • WebJunction IL Course http://il.webjunction.org/catalog Introduction to Cataloging for Non-Catalogers (LibraryU) 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 John Slanicky 877-542-7257 x2716 or at john.slanicky@railslibraries.info.

SWAN Board Meeting (RAILS)

2013-12-13T03:30:00-06:00

Friday, December 13 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
RAILS Burr Ridge Conf Room A
Regular SWAN Board meeting