L2: Library Learning Events - Monthly

SHARE Catalogers Meeting (IHLS)

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

Wednesday, May 1 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
IHLS - Edwardsville - Sacagawea Videoconferencing Room
IHLS - Carterville
IHLS - Champaign - Large Conf Room
IHLS - Decatur - Video Conference Room
Illinois State Library
Olney Public Library
Helen Matthes Library, Effingham
A meeting open to cataloging staff of any skill level from all SHARE libraries. Catalogers discuss problems and policies, share ideas, and learn about changes to cataloging rules and practices.

LibNett (Libraries Networking Together) (IHLS)

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

Wednesday, May 1 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
C.E. Brehm Memorial Public Library District
Networking group for southern Illinois librarians. Meeting coordinators are Brenda Funkhouser (Eldorado Memorial Library District) and Joyce Courter (Centralia Regional Library District) Coffee will be available at 9:30 a.m. and the meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m.

OCLC Connexion Client Workshop (RSA)

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.

PrairieCat Resource Sharing Committee (PCAT)

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

Wednesday, May 1 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Ready Access Phone Conference - PrairieCat
A standing committee of the PrairieCat Administrative Council that works on resource sharing policies and procedures for PrairieCat

SHARE Cataloging Problem-Solving Session (IHLS)

2013-05-01T06:00:00-05:00

Wednesday, May 1 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
IHLS - Edwardsville - Gass Electronic Classroom
IHLS - Carterville
IHLS - Champaign - Training Room
IHLS - Decatur - Training Room
An interactive session for catalogers of all skill levels from any SHARE library to bring cataloging problems or questions. Meets immediately after the catalogers meeting.

SHARE Barcoding in Polaris (IHLS)

2013-05-02T04:30:00-05:00

Thursday, May 2 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
IHLS - Decatur - Training Room
SHARE Barcoders. Topics covered include: Searching and limiting – best searches for matching Briefly discuss match criteria and MARC Attaching barcodes Item Record sets and bulk change Deleting items

Advanced Circulation in Polaris (IHLS)

2013-05-02T05:00:00-05:00

Thursday, May 2 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Olney Public Library
This class will cover tasks such as record sets, patron associations, reports, notices, request manager, payments, receipts, PAC registration, and more!

Meet Dee Brennan, RAILS Executive Director (RAILS)

2013-05-02T05:00:00-05:00

Thursday, May 2 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
RAILS East Peoria Valerie J. Wilford/Videoconference Room
Dee Brennan, RAILS Executive Director, will be traveling throughout the RAILS area in the next several months to talk briefly about upcoming plans for RAILS, to listen to member feedback about the system and to answer any questions members have about RAILS. Light refreshments will be served. All RAILS members are invited to attend. Please register so that RAILS knows how many people to expect. Questions can be directed to Mary Witt, RAILS Communications Director at mary.witt@railslibraries.info or 847.353.7144. Additional dates to meet Dee Brennan at other RAILS locations:

Professional Development for K-6 Library Media Assistants Meeting - Decatur Schools (IHLS)

2013-05-02T07:15:00-05:00

Thursday, May 2 12:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Professional Development Institute - Decatur Schools
Discussion of closing library procedures. PDI Main Conference Room

SHARE Barcoding in Polaris (IHLS)

2013-05-02T08:00:00-05:00

Thursday, May 2 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
IHLS - Edwardsville - Gass Electronic Classroom
SHARE Barcoders. Topics covered include: Searching and limiting – best searches for matching Briefly discuss match criteria and MARC Attaching barcodes Item Record sets and bulk change Deleting items

IHLS Advisory Council Meeting (iMAC) (IHLS)

2013-05-02T09:00:00-05:00

Thursday, May 2 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
IHLS - Decatur - Video Conference Room
IHLS - Champaign - Large Conf Room
IHLS - Carterville
IHLS - Edwardsville - Sacagawea Videoconferencing Room
Illinois State Library
Helen Matthes Library, Effingham
Olney Public Library
Regular Meeting of the Illinois Heartland Library System's Advisory Council (iMAC)

Reaching Forward Conference 2013 (RAILS)

2013-05-03T03:00:00-05:00

Friday, May 3 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Reaching Forward is a professional development conference for library staff. The mission is to provide opportunities for those attending to grow, learn and connect with new ideas. Join us for the 24th annual Reaching Forward Conference. The conference schedule has undergone a renovation, which means more programming for you! This year features 42 programs to choose from. As always, registration includes a continental breakfast and delicious luncheon. We continue to welcome our exhibitors, who will showcase a variety of goods and services. New this year, we are introducing an Educational Pavilion, which will feature representatives from Library Schools and LTA programs, as well as professional associations. Don’t miss this opportunity for continued personal and professional development!

Advanced Circulation in Polaris (IHLS)

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

Friday, May 3 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
IHLS - Champaign - Training Room
This class will cover tasks such as record sets, patron associations, reports, notices, request manager, payments, receipts, PAC registration, and more!

SHARE Cataloging in Polaris (IHLS)

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

Friday, May 3 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
IHLS - Decatur - Training Room
SHARE catalogers who wish to import records from OCLC and edit bibliographic records in Polaris must attend a Cataloging in Polaris training session. Topics covered include: Searching and limiting – best searches for cataloging Importing from OCLC into Polaris ZMARC and authority records Editing bibliographic records in Polaris Attaching barcodes Item Record sets and bulk change On Order, On the Fly, and Equipment records Deleting items and bib records

PrairieCat Administrative Council Meeting (PCAT)

2013-05-03T04:30:00-05:00

Friday, May 3 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.

SHARE Barcoding in Polaris (IHLS)

2013-05-03T08:00:00-05:00

Friday, May 3 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
IHLS - Champaign - Training Room
SHARE Barcoders. Topics covered include: Searching and limiting – best searches for matching Briefly discuss match criteria and MARC Attaching barcodes Item Record sets and bulk change Deleting items

Advanced Circulation in Polaris (IHLS)

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

Monday, May 6 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
IHLS - Edwardsville - Gass Electronic Classroom
This class will cover tasks such as record sets, patron associations, reports, notices, request manager, payments, receipts, PAC registration, and more!

C.L.A.S.S. (RAILS)

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

Monday, May 6 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Matteson Public Library
The May business meeting and program for the Children's Librarians' Association of the South Suburbs. The business meeting will beheld from 10-10:30 a.m. The program will be held from 10:45 a.m. to noon.

Resource Sharing for IHLS Members who are not members of SHARE (IHLS)

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

Monday, May 6 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Litchfield Public Library District
A discussion about services available to IHLS member libraries who are not members of the SHARE automation consortium.

DCFS Nursing Consortium (RAILS)

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

Tuesday, May 7 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
RAILS Rockford Videoconference Room

SHARE Serials for Polaris (IHLS)

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

Tuesday, May 7 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Marion Carnegie Library
SHARE libraries wanting to enter serials in Polaris must have staff attend serials training. Topics will include: Basic Polaris commands used for serials Serial item templates Creating Serial Holding Records Using Publication Pattern Templates Serials Check-In PAC display of serials Options for claiming Clean-up of serial records transferred from legacy systems.

Regency Romances (RAILS)

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

Tuesday, May 7 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
RAILS Burr Ridge Main Meeting Room / Videoconference Room
Discussion with booktalking of Regency Romance fiction.

RAILS Tech Services Networking Group (RAILS)

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

Tuesday, May 7 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Arlington Heights Memorial Library
Come mingle with fellow Tech Services staff at this informal meeting. We meet quarterly to discuss the latest issues in processing, vendors, collection management, cataloging, and more. Everyone is encouraged to add topics to the agenda! AHML will have just finished their renovation by our meeting so plan on sticking around for a tour.

WJ: LibraryYOU: Library as Content Creator (ISL)

2013-05-07T07:00:00-05:00

Tuesday, May 7 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
WJ Webex Room
NOTE: This event is managed by WebJunction. Please check their calendar (registration link above) for any changes to this event. A webinar exploring LibraryYOU, a project encouraging community members to share their knowledge and learn how to communicate through digital media formats. Learn how the Escondido Public Library partnered with local experts to create digital content for the library’s collection. Funded by an LSTA grant, the LibraryYOU project consists of a digital media studio, a website, and public training classes encouraging community members to share their knowledge and learn how to communicate through digital media formats. LibraryYOU helps strengthen connections with local businesses, establishing the library as a technology leader in the community. This webinar covers how Escondido set up LibraryYOU and how other libraries, large and small, can set up similar community content creation projects. Presented by: Donna Feddern, Digital Services Manager, Escondido Public Library.

SHARE Serials for Polaris (IHLS)

2013-05-07T08:00:00-05:00

Tuesday, May 7 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Marion Carnegie Library
SHARE libraries wanting to enter serials in Polaris must have staff attend serials training. Topics will include: Basic Polaris commands used for serials Serial item templates Creating Serial Holding Records Using Publication Pattern Templates Serials Check-In PAC display of serials Options for claiming Clean-up of serial records transferred from legacy systems.

SWAN Board Personnel Committee Meeting (RAILS)

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

Tuesday, May 7 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
RAILS Burr Ridge Conf Room A
SWAN Board Personnel Committee Meeting

SHARE Barcoding in Polaris (IHLS)

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

Wednesday, May 8 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
IHLS - Edwardsville - Gass Electronic Classroom
SHARE Barcoders. Topics covered include: Searching and limiting – best searches for matching Briefly discuss match criteria and MARC Attaching barcodes Item Record sets and bulk change Deleting items

SWAYS Meeting (IHLS)

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

Wednesday, May 8 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Valmeyer Public Library District
SWAYS = Southwest Advocates for Youth Services. SWAYS is a Network of youth services staff in metro-East area, to advocate quality library services for youth and to promote the importance of those services. This month's agenda includes: Election of officers, review bylaws, set [next year's] calendar. For additional information regarding the meeting, please contact: Anne Wolfe Youth Librarian Edwardsville Public Library 112 South Kansas Street Edwardsville, IL 62025 618-692-7556 Phone 618-692-9566 FAX annewolfe@edwardsvillelibrary.org

MVSPL Opening a Chapter of Royal Neighbors (RAILS)

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

Wednesday, May 8 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Mercer Carnegie Public Library District
We will have Darcy from Royal Neighbors come and talk about opening a chapter at your library. She will discuss how it will benefit you and the community. The May MVSPL meeting will be hld at the Mercer-Carnegie Library in Aledo.

Grow as a Pro: The Innovation Formula for Success (DOM)

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

Wednesday, May 8 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Gail Borden Public Library
In the rapidly changing workplace there is constant need to develop and implement lasting solutions. This workshop will cover the interrelationships of creativity, risk taking, and innovation and the benefits of innovation. Participants will leave with an understanding of the drivers of innovation and ways to utilize these drivers to be more innovative when addressing challenges. Presenter Bio: Diane Decker, principal with Quality Transitions, has been facilitating groups for more than 20 years. Diane is skilled at engaging the talents and knowledge of all participants. She is the author of First-Job Survival Guide

MAGIC Technical Services Meeting (MAGIC)

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

Wednesday, May 8 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
RAILS Geneva DuPage River Room
Discussion of MAGIC cataloging and serials issues.

SHARE Executive Council Meeting (IHLS)

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

Wednesday, May 8 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
IHLS - Decatur - Video Conference Room
IHLS - Edwardsville - Sacagawea Videoconferencing Room
IHLS - Champaign - Large Conf Room
IHLS - Carterville
SHARE Executive Council Meeting (via phone, Videoconference, and at Illinois Heartland Library System 6725 Goshen Road, Edwardsville, Illinois)

SWAN Technology Users Group Meeting (RAILS)

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

Wednesday, May 8 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
RAILS Burr Ridge Main Meeting Room / Videoconference Room
Aaron Skog will be presenting an update on all things SWAN: • Millennium Server Migration Update • Issues Resolved, Recent Performance • New Maintenance Hours • Reporter, Decision Center, and Release 2011 Update/Explanation • SWAN Support Website Update • ILS Committee Update • Orland Park and Elmhurst Public Library • Board Election Process • Ambassador Program

VOIP Project Meeting (RAILS)

2013-05-08T06:00:00-05:00

Wednesday, May 8 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
RAILS Burr Ridge Conf Room B / Videoconference Room
Sentinel on-site for VOIP Project Meeting

SHARE Serials for Polaris (IHLS)

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

Wednesday, May 8 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
IHLS - Champaign - Training Room
SHARE libraries wanting to enter serials in Polaris must have staff attend serials training. Topics will include: Basic Polaris commands used for serials Serial item templates Creating Serial Holding Records Using Publication Pattern Templates Serials Check-In PAC display of serials Options for claiming Clean-up of serial records transferred from legacy systems.

SHARE Serials for Polaris (IHLS)

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

Thursday, May 9 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
IHLS - Champaign - Training Room
SHARE libraries wanting to enter serials in Polaris must have staff attend serials training. Topics will include: Basic Polaris commands used for serials Serial item templates Creating Serial Holding Records Using Publication Pattern Templates Serials Check-In PAC display of serials Options for claiming Clean-up of serial records transferred from legacy systems.

SHARE Serials for Polaris (IHLS)

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

Thursday, May 9 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
IHLS - Decatur - Training Room
SHARE libraries wanting to enter serials in Polaris must have staff attend serials training. Topics will include: Basic Polaris commands used for serials Serial item templates Creating Serial Holding Records Using Publication Pattern Templates Serials Check-In PAC display of serials Options for claiming Clean-up of serial records transferred from legacy systems.

SWAN ILS Committee (RAILS)

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

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

Cooperative Collection Management Meeting (IHLS)

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

Thursday, May 9 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Chester Public Library
Regular meeting of libraries in the Perry and Randolph Counties. All are welcome.

BIG (Business Interest Group) Meeting (RAILS)

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

Thursday, May 9 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Crystal Lake Public Library
Networking meeting for librarians focusing on the business community and job hunters.

RSA Database Committee Meeting (RSA)

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.

SAILS Bi-monthly Meeting (RAILS)

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

Thursday, May 9 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Coal City Public Library District
The SAILS group is open to all library administrators. Our May meeting topic will be Reading Programs. The May meeting will be hosted by Coal City Library in their Irving Street Annex. The SAILS group meets bi-monthly at different libraries that volunteer to host us. This is a networking group. We have a meeting topic but members are also welcome to bring questions for group feedback. Attendees are also invited to lunch, at own cost, at an area restaurant.

Delivery Staff Meetinig (RAILS)

2013-05-09T06:00:00-05:00

Thursday, May 9 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
RAILS Burr Ridge Conf Room B / Videoconference Room
Delivery staff meeting

Resource Sharing for IHLS Members who are not members of SHARE (IHLS)

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

Thursday, May 9 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Mascoutah Public Library
A discussion about services available to IHLS member libraries who are not members of the SHARE automation consortium.

SHARE Cataloging in Polaris (IHLS)

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

Thursday, May 9 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
IHLS - Decatur - Training Room
SHARE catalogers who wish to import records from OCLC and edit bibliographic records in Polaris must attend a Cataloging in Polaris training session. Topics covered include: Searching and limiting – best searches for cataloging Importing from OCLC into Polaris ZMARC and authority records Editing bibliographic records in Polaris Attaching barcodes Item Record sets and bulk change On Order, On the Fly, and Equipment records Deleting items and bib records

SHARE Barcoding in Polaris (IHLS)

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

Thursday, May 9 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
IHLS - Champaign - Training Room
SHARE Barcoders. Topics covered include: Searching and limiting – best searches for matching Briefly discuss match criteria and MARC Attaching barcodes Item Record sets and bulk change Deleting items

RSA Circulation Committee Meeting (RSA)

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.

Policy and Planning Committee Meeting (IHLS)

2013-05-09T12:30:00-05:00

Thursday, May 9 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
N/A
Policy and Planning Committee Meeting Thursday, May 9, 2013 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (via phone and at Illinois Heartland Library System 607 S. Greenbriar Road, Carterville, Illinois)

Slam the Boards! (RAILS)

2013-05-09T19:00:00-05:00

Friday, May 10
N/A
Promote librarians beyond the library! On the 10th of each month, visit your favorite "Social Q&A" sites (Yahoo Answers, Quora, WikiAnswers, etc.) and locate questions for which you can provide well-researched answers. Identify yourself as a librarian in your answer. Then post links to your answers on Twitter using the hashtag #slamtheboards. Details at http://bit.ly/slamtheboards.

SHARE Serials for Polaris (IHLS)

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

Friday, May 10 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
IHLS - Champaign - Training Room
SHARE libraries wanting to enter serials in Polaris must have staff attend serials training. Topics will include: Basic Polaris commands used for serials Serial item templates Creating Serial Holding Records Using Publication Pattern Templates Serials Check-In PAC display of serials Options for claiming Clean-up of serial records transferred from legacy systems.

SHARE Serials for Polaris (IHLS)

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

Friday, May 10 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Olney Public Library
SHARE libraries wanting to enter serials in Polaris must have staff attend serials training. Topics will include: Basic Polaris commands used for serials Serial item templates Creating Serial Holding Records Using Publication Pattern Templates Serials Check-In PAC display of serials Options for claiming Clean-up of serial records transferred from legacy systems.

Prairie State Story League (RAILS)

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

Friday, May 10 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Helen M. Plum Memorial Library District
This month's topic will include individuals sharing stories, activities, materials and resources. Monthly meetings begin with breakfast snacks at 9:30 followed by sharing from 10:00-12:00. Newcomers are always welcome. Handouts optional, or post on: https://sites.google.com/site/psslillinois/

Resource Sharing for IHLS Members who are not members of SHARE (IHLS)

2013-05-10T08:00:00-05:00

Friday, May 10 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Marion Carnegie Library
A discussion about services available to IHLS member libraries who are not members of the SHARE automation consortium.

SHARE Serials for Polaris (IHLS)

2013-05-10T08:00:00-05:00

Friday, May 10 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
IHLS - Champaign - Training Room
SHARE libraries wanting to enter serials in Polaris must have staff attend serials training. Topics will include: Basic Polaris commands used for serials Serial item templates Creating Serial Holding Records Using Publication Pattern Templates Serials Check-In PAC display of serials Options for claiming Clean-up of serial records transferred from legacy systems.

SHARE Serials for Polaris (IHLS)

2013-05-10T08:30:00-05:00

Friday, May 10 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Olney Public Library
SHARE libraries wanting to enter serials in Polaris must have staff attend serials training. Topics will include: Basic Polaris commands used for serials Serial item templates Creating Serial Holding Records Using Publication Pattern Templates Serials Check-In PAC display of serials Options for claiming Clean-up of serial records transferred from legacy systems.

RAILS Board Nominating Committee Meeting (RAILS)

2013-05-10T08:30:00-05:00

Friday, May 10 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
RAILS Burr Ridge Conf Room B / Videoconference Room
The Nominating Committee will meet in person at Burr Ridge and by telephone conference.

Chicago Children's Book Publishers Fall 2013 Preview (DOM)

2013-05-11T08:00:00-05:00

Saturday, May 11 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Dominican University, Main Campus
Local publishers Albert Whitman & Company, Capstone, Norwood House Press, and  Sourcebooks, Inc., give a sneak preview of children’s and young adult books coming out for fall 2013. Come see what’s new before the reviews are even written. This event is free and open to the public, with registration required. Presenter Bio: Thom Barthelmess, curator of the Butler Children's Literature Center at Dominican University has experience managing youth services at the Austin Public Library and the Spokane County Library District. He is a frequent speaker at youth services workshops held nationally. In 2010-2011 he served as President of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association.

SHARE Serials for Polaris (IHLS)

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

Monday, May 13 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
IHLS - Decatur - Training Room
SHARE libraries wanting to enter serials in Polaris must have staff attend serials training. Topics will include: Basic Polaris commands used for serials Serial item templates Creating Serial Holding Records Using Publication Pattern Templates Serials Check-In PAC display of serials Options for claiming Clean-up of serial records transferred from legacy systems.

ILA Public Policy Committee Meeting (RAILS)

2013-05-13T05:00:00-05:00

Monday, May 13 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
RAILS Burr Ridge Conf Room B / Videoconference Room
RAILS East Peoria Valerie J. Wilford/Videoconference Room
RAILS Rockford Videoconference Room
WIU - Western Illinois University
The Illinois Library Association's Public Policy Committee Meeting, held once a month by videoconference at the locations listed. For additional information, please contact Kathy Berggren at Berggren@sslic.net or Bob Doyle at doyle@ila.org.

ILA PPC Videoconference (IHLS)

2013-05-13T05:00:00-05:00

Monday, May 13 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
IHLS - Decatur - Video Conference Room
IHLS - Edwardsville - Sacagawea Videoconferencing Room

Advanced Circulation in Polaris (IHLS)

2013-05-13T08:00:00-05:00

Monday, May 13 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
IHLS - Champaign - Training Room
This class will cover tasks such as record sets, patron associations, reports, notices, request manager, payments, receipts, PAC registration, and more!

ILA Advocacy Meeting (RAILS)

2013-05-13T08:00:00-05:00

Monday, May 13 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
RAILS Burr Ridge Conf Room B / Videoconference Room

SHARE Barcoding in Polaris (IHLS)

2013-05-13T08:30:00-05:00

Monday, May 13 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
IHLS - Decatur - Training Room
SHARE Barcoders. Topics covered include: Searching and limiting – best searches for matching Briefly discuss match criteria and MARC Attaching barcodes Item Record sets and bulk change Deleting items

Finance Committee Meeting (IHLS)

2013-05-13T11:15:00-05:00

Monday, May 13 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
N/A
Finance Committee Meeting Monday, May 13, 2013 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. (via phone, Adobe Connect, and at Illinois Heartland Library System 345 W. Eldorado St., Decatur, IL 62522)

SWAN Committee of the Whole (RAILS)

2013-05-14T04:30:00-05:00

Tuesday, May 14 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Prairie Trails Public Library
SWAN Committee of the Whole

SHARE Serials for Polaris (IHLS)

2013-05-14T04:30:00-05:00

Tuesday, May 14 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Mascoutah Public Library
SHARE libraries wanting to enter serials in Polaris must have staff attend serials training. Topics will include: Basic Polaris commands used for serials Serial item templates Creating Serial Holding Records Using Publication Pattern Templates Serials Check-In PAC display of serials Options for claiming Clean-up of serial records transferred from legacy systems.

PrairieCat Innovative Implementation Team (PCAT)

2013-05-14T05:00:00-05:00

Tuesday, May 14 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.

Advanced Circulation in Polaris (IHLS)

2013-05-14T08:00:00-05:00

Tuesday, May 14 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
IHLS - Edwardsville - Gass Electronic Classroom
This class will cover tasks such as record sets, patron associations, reports, notices, request manager, payments, receipts, PAC registration, and more!

SHARE Serials for Polaris (IHLS)

2013-05-14T08:30:00-05:00

Tuesday, May 14 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Mascoutah Public Library
SHARE libraries wanting to enter serials in Polaris must have staff attend serials training. Topics will include: Basic Polaris commands used for serials Serial item templates Creating Serial Holding Records Using Publication Pattern Templates Serials Check-In PAC display of serials Options for claiming Clean-up of serial records transferred from legacy systems.

Facilities Committee Meeting (IHLS)

2013-05-14T11:00:00-05:00

Tuesday, May 14 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
N/A
Facilities Committee Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2013 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (via phone, Adobe Connect, and at Illinois Heartland Library System 6725 Goshen Road, Edwardsville, Illinois)

RAILS Board Delivery Committee Meeting (RAILS)

2013-05-15T04:30:00-05:00

Wednesday, May 15 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
RAILS Burr Ridge Conf Room B / Videoconference Room
RAILS East Peoria Valerie J. Wilford/Videoconference Room
Illinois State Library (ISL)
The Delivery Committee of the RAILS Board will meet in person and by phone on Wednesday, May 15 at RAILS Burr Ridge.

MAGIC Circulation Meeting (MAGIC)

2013-05-15T04:30:00-05:00

Wednesday, May 15 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
RAILS Geneva DuPage River Room
Discussion of MAGIC circulation and interlibrary loan issues.

SWAN Circ Advisory Committee Meeting (RAILS)

2013-05-15T04:30:00-05:00

Wednesday, May 15 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
RAILS Burr Ridge Main Meeting Room / Videoconference Room

PrairieCat OPAC Users Group Meeting (PCAT)

2013-05-15T08:00:00-05:00

Wednesday, May 15 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Ready Access Phone Conference - PrairieCat
The bi-monthly meeting of the PCat OPAC Users Group (standing committee). Any staff interested in OPAC issues from fully participating PCat members or new full members is welcome to attend. An agenda will be emailed before the meeting. This meeting will be held via AccuConference.

PrairieCat Barcode Level Testing (PCAT)

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

Thursday, May 16 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 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.

How to Have Shorter, More Productive Meetings (DOM)

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

Thursday, May 16 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Matteson Public Library
Spending so much time in meetings you can’t get your work done? Worried that meetings aren’t worth the staff time they consume? Cynthia Aaronson of Milestone Partners will teach you how to become both a better meeting participant and effective meeting leader. Key take-aways include: Creating a powerful agenda Managing difficult participants Keeping the meeting on track and on topic (even if you are a participant) Keeping participants engaged 3 CPDUs available. Presenter Bio: Cynthia Aaronson is an organizational consultant with 20+ years experience. She is a principal with Milestone Partners.

SHARE Barcoding in Polaris (IHLS)

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

Thursday, May 16 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Olney Public Library
SHARE Barcoders. Topics covered include: Searching and limiting – best searches for matching Briefly discuss match criteria and MARC Attaching barcodes Item Record sets and bulk change Deleting items

RSA Circulation Policy Subcommittee (RSA)

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.

Genre Boot Camp (RAILS)

2013-05-16T04:45:00-05:00

Thursday, May 16 9:45 AM - 4:30 PM
Naperville PL 95th St. Branch
Join us on Thursday, May 16th at the Naperville Public Library for a full-day Readers Advisory crash course. This is a great opportunity for new advisors to get up to speed and for anyone looking to brush up on specific genres. The Genre Boot Camp is also an excellent opportunity to network with other professionals and bring new ideas back to your library.

OMNI Consortial Meeting (RAILS)

2013-05-16T05:00:00-05:00

Thursday, May 16 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
RAILS Coal Valley Videoconference Room
Sycamore Public Library Meeting Room
Kankakee Public Library
LaSalle Public Library Meeting Room
Sterling Public Library Meeting Room
New Lenox Public Library District
Highland Community College - Elizabeth Campus
RAILS Rockford Videoconference Room
This meeting will discuss OMNI Consortium business.

SHARE Cataloging problem-solving session (IHLS)

2013-05-16T07:30:00-05:00

Thursday, May 16 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Olney Public Library
An interactive session for catalogers of all skill levels from any SHARE library to bring cataloging problems or questions.

Meet Dee Brennan, RAILS Executive Director (RAILS)

2013-05-16T08:30:00-05:00

Thursday, May 16 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Freeport Public Library
Dee Brennan, RAILS Executive Director, will be traveling throughout the RAILS area in the next several months to talk briefly about upcoming plans for RAILS, to listen to member feedback about the system and to answer any questions members have about RAILS. Light refreshments will be served. All RAILS members are invited to attend. Please register so that RAILS knows how many people to expect. Questions can be directed to Mary Witt, RAILS Communications Director at mary.witt@railslibraries.info or 847.353.7144. Additional dates to meet Dee Brennan:

Improv Skills Workshop: Team Building (DOM)

2013-05-17T04:00:00-05:00

Friday, May 17 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Dominican University, Main Campus
When truly great improvisers perform together, their sincere focus is on making their partner look like a rock star. Using the spirit of “Yes, and,” the foundational element of improvisation, any team in any organization can leverage its strengths and resources through collaboration. Finding ways to inspire and be inspired by others requires appreciating, supporting, and adapting to different communization styles. These skills also increase workflow while making for a more enjoyable workplace environment. That’s right—we CAN have fun at work! Sign up for both sessions for the discounted price of $130! Presenter Bios: Robyn Scott and Colleen Murray are Chicago-based actors and improvisers who perform live comedy, appear in commercials and films and create original comedic media. In addition to performing, they also bring the skills and techniques of theater and improvisation to business professionals across industries. Robyn and Colleen work with many Fortune 500 companies and organizations large and small around the globe sharing this unique training.

Playing the Part Communicating Change with a Smile (RAILS)

2013-05-17T04:15:00-05:00

Friday, May 17 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Tinley Park Public Library
One of the most difficult aspects of messaging change is “playing the part”: convincing your staff that impending change will be manageable and positive even though you are just as scared as they are! Matt Elwell, CPLP (President and CEO, ComedySportz of Chicago, Inc.) will lead participants through a fun, interactive session that practices effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills around change. Key areas covered include: remaining relaxed, reading and responding to the body language of listeners, and facing surprising pushback and questions with a smile. Based in the training techniques of improvisational theater, participants will be encouraged to join in the light physical activity of improv games: walking, moving around, using hand gestures, making noise, etc. (You know! All the things you’re not supposed to do in a library!)

SHARE Serials for Polaris (IHLS)

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

Friday, May 17 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
IHLS - Edwardsville - Gass Electronic Classroom
SHARE libraries wanting to enter serials in Polaris must have staff attend serials training. Topics will include: Basic Polaris commands used for serials Serial item templates Creating Serial Holding Records Using Publication Pattern Templates Serials Check-In PAC display of serials Options for claiming Clean-up of serial records transferred from legacy systems.

SWAN Board Meeting (RAILS)

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

Friday, May 17 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
RAILS Burr Ridge Conf Room A
Regular SWAN Board meeting

Meet Dee Brennan, RAILS Executive Director (RAILS)

2013-05-17T06:00:00-05:00

Friday, May 17 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Galena Public Library District
Dee Brennan, RAILS Executive Director, will be traveling throughout the RAILS area in the next several months to talk briefly about upcoming plans for RAILS, to listen to member feedback about the system and to answer any questions members have about RAILS. Light refreshments will be served. All RAILS members are invited to attend. Please register so that RAILS knows how many people to expect. Questions can be directed to Mary Witt, RAILS Communications Director at mary.witt@railslibraries.info or 847.353.7144. Additional dates to meet Dee Brennan:

Improv Skills Workshop: Leading and Mentoring (DOM)

2013-05-17T08:00:00-05:00

Friday, May 17 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Dominican University, Main Campus
When colleagues or coworkers seek advice and counsel they probably do not want to be told what to do. Rather we all perform better if we are guided toward common goals. Leading and mentoring within an organization now involves much more than an elder simply showing the “newbie” how to do things while providing pearls of wisdom. This workshop focuses on modeling effective behavior, learning how to provide honest and direct feedback, along with current, empathetic mentoring techniques. Sign up for both sessions for the discounted price of $130! Presenter Bios: Robyn Scott and Colleen Murray are Chicago-based actors and improvisers who perform live comedy, appear in commercials and films and create original comedic media. In addition to performing, they also bring the skills and techniques of theater and improvisation to business professionals across industries. Robyn and Colleen work with many Fortune 500 companies and organizations large and small around the globe sharing this unique training.

SHARE Serials for Polaris (IHLS)

2013-05-17T08:30:00-05:00

Friday, May 17 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
IHLS - Edwardsville - Gass Electronic Classroom
SHARE libraries wanting to enter serials in Polaris must have staff attend serials training. Topics will include: Basic Polaris commands used for serials Serial item templates Creating Serial Holding Records Using Publication Pattern Templates Serials Check-In PAC display of serials Options for claiming Clean-up of serial records transferred from legacy systems.

SHARE Serials for Polaris (IHLS)

2013-05-20T04:00:00-05:00

Monday, May 20 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
IHLS - Decatur - Training Room
SHARE libraries wanting to enter serials in Polaris must have staff attend serials training. Topics will include: Basic Polaris commands used for serials Serial item templates Creating Serial Holding Records Using Publication Pattern Templates Serials Check-In PAC display of serials Options for claiming Clean-up of serial records transferred from legacy systems.

RAILS Board LLSAP Task Force Meeting (RAILS)

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

Monday, May 20 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
RAILS Burr Ridge Main Meeting Room / Videoconference Room
RAILS Coal Valley Videoconference Room
RAILS East Peoria Valerie J. Wilford/Videoconference Room
RAILS Geneva Tech Lab/Videoconference Room
RAILS Rockford Videoconference Room
X (Do not use) Wheeling Conference Room
Illinois State Library (ISL)
Sterling Public Library Meeting Room
Quincy Public Library
Sycamore Public Library Meeting Room
New Lenox Public Library District
LaSalle Public Library Meeting Room
Kankakee Public Library
The LLSAP Task Force will meet on Monday, May 20 from 9:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. at RAILS Burr Ridge and by videoconference.

Resource Sharing for IHLS Members who are not members of SHARE (IHLS)

2013-05-20T08:00:00-05:00

Monday, May 20 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Olney Public Library
A discussion about services available to IHLS member libraries who are not members of the SHARE automation consortium.

Executive Committee Meeting (IHLS)

2013-05-20T14:30:00-05:00

Monday, May 20 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
N/A
Executive Committee Meeting Monday, May 20, 2013 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (via Adobe Connect, and at Illinois Heartland Library System 6725 Goshen Road, Edwardsville, IL 62025)

SHARE Serials for Polaris (IHLS)

2013-05-21T04:00:00-05:00

Tuesday, May 21 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
IHLS - Edwardsville - Gass Electronic Classroom
SHARE libraries wanting to enter serials in Polaris must have staff attend serials training. Topics will include: Basic Polaris commands used for serials Serial item templates Creating Serial Holding Records Using Publication Pattern Templates Serials Check-In PAC display of serials Options for claiming Clean-up of serial records transferred from legacy systems.

SHARE Serials for Polaris (IHLS)

2013-05-21T04:00:00-05:00

Tuesday, May 21 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Marion Carnegie Library
SHARE libraries wanting to enter serials in Polaris must have staff attend serials training. Topics will include: Basic Polaris commands used for serials Serial item templates Creating Serial Holding Records Using Publication Pattern Templates Serials Check-In PAC display of serials Options for claiming Clean-up of serial records transferred from legacy systems.

Advanced Circulation in Polaris (IHLS)

2013-05-21T04:00:00-05:00

Tuesday, May 21 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Germantown Public Library
This class will cover tasks such as record sets, patron associations, reports, notices, request manager, payments, receipts, PAC registration, and more!

Advanced Circulation in Polaris (IHLS)

2013-05-21T04:00:00-05:00

Tuesday, May 21 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
IHLS - Champaign - Training Room
This class will cover tasks such as record sets, patron associations, reports, notices, request manager, payments, receipts, PAC registration, and more!

SHARE Serials for Polaris (IHLS)

2013-05-21T08:00:00-05:00

Tuesday, May 21 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Marion Carnegie Library
SHARE libraries wanting to enter serials in Polaris must have staff attend serials training. Topics will include: Basic Polaris commands used for serials Serial item templates Creating Serial Holding Records Using Publication Pattern Templates Serials Check-In PAC display of serials Options for claiming Clean-up of serial records transferred from legacy systems.

Resource Sharing for IHLS Members who are not members of SHARE (IHLS)

2013-05-21T08:30:00-05:00

Tuesday, May 21 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Rantoul Public Library
A discussion about services available to IHLS member libraries who are not members of the SHARE automation consortium.

EBSCO NoveList Select Webinar with Duncan Smith (RAILS)

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.

SHARE Serials for Polaris (IHLS)

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

Wednesday, May 22 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
IHLS - Champaign - Training Room
SHARE libraries wanting to enter serials in Polaris must have staff attend serials training. Topics will include: Basic Polaris commands used for serials Serial item templates Creating Serial Holding Records Using Publication Pattern Templates Serials Check-In PAC display of serials Options for claiming Clean-up of serial records transferred from legacy systems.

Grow as a Pro: Bouncing Back During Times of Stress and Change (DOM)

2013-05-22T04:30:00-05:00

Wednesday, May 22 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Gail Borden Public Library
Stress and change are inevitable in the workplace. This interactive workshop will address positive ways to handle stressful situations and increase personal resiliency. Participants will also leave with an understanding of the nature of change and ways to smoothly transition during workplace changes. Presenter Bio: Diane Decker, principal with Quality Transitions, has been facilitating groups for more than 20 years. Diane is skilled at engaging the talents and knowledge of all participants. She is the author of First-Job Survival Guide.

ADML Day (RSA)

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.

WJ: Broadband Adoption Toolkit (ISL)

2013-05-22T07:00:00-05:00

Wednesday, May 22 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
WJ Webex Room
NOTE: This event is managed by WebJunction. Please check their calendar (registration link above) for any changes to this event. A webinar with the creators of the Broadband Adoption Toolkit discussing how to implement strategies for building digitally inclusive communities. Increasing access and use of information technologies is essential for communities and individuals. Libraries, local government, community-based organizations and businesses are creating a variety of solutions. Building a digitally inclusive community requires multiple strategies, collaborations and creativity. Some digital inclusion strategies are referred to as “broadband adoption” which includes technology training, broadband awareness, low cost internet service and low cost home computers. NTIA is expected to release a Broadband Adoption Toolkit in May 2013. Join us for a conversation with the creators of the Broadband Adoption Toolkit to discuss what they learned and how the broadband adoption pieces fit together. Presented by: *Laura Breeden, Team Leader, BTOP Program at the U.S. Department of Commerce, NTIA *John Horrigan, Vice President and Director, Media Technology Institute at the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies *Angela Siefer, Digital Inclusion Program Manager at OCLC To help you get the most out of this webinar, we are also inviting representatives of the projects highlighted in the NTIA Broadband Adoption Toolkit to participate in the chat.

SHARE Serials for Polaris (IHLS)

2013-05-22T08:00:00-05:00

Wednesday, May 22 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
IHLS - Champaign - Training Room
SHARE libraries wanting to enter serials in Polaris must have staff attend serials training. Topics will include: Basic Polaris commands used for serials Serial item templates Creating Serial Holding Records Using Publication Pattern Templates Serials Check-In PAC display of serials Options for claiming Clean-up of serial records transferred from legacy systems.

Advanced Circulation in Polaris (IHLS)

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

Thursday, May 23 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
IHLS - Edwardsville - Gass Electronic Classroom
This class will cover tasks such as record sets, patron associations, reports, notices, request manager, payments, receipts, PAC registration, and more!

ISL ILL Code Mtg (RAILS)

2013-05-23T04:30:00-05:00

Thursday, May 23 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
RAILS Burr Ridge Conf Room B / Videoconference Room
ILLINET ILL Code Committee meeting

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)

RSA Database Subcommittee Meeting (RSA)

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.

RAILS Board Finance-Personnel Committee Meeting (RAILS)

2013-05-24T03:30:00-05:00

Friday, May 24 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
RAILS Burr Ridge Main Meeting Room / Videoconference Room
RAILS Coal Valley Videoconference Room
RAILS East Peoria Valerie J. Wilford/Videoconference Room
RAILS Geneva Tech Lab/Videoconference Room
RAILS Rockford Videoconference Room
RAILS Wheeling Videoconference Room
Illinois State Library (ISL)
Streaming Video
The Finance-Personnel Committee will meet at 8:30 a.m. at Burr Ridge on Friday, May 24th.

SHARE Serials for Polaris (IHLS)

2013-05-24T04:00:00-05:00

Friday, May 24 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Illinois State Museum Research and Collection Center
Designed specifically for the SHARE special libraries in the Springfield area. Topics will include: Basic Polaris commands used for serials Serial item templates Creating Serial Holding Records Using Publication Pattern Templates Serials Check-In PAC display of serials Options for claiming Clean-up of serial records transferred from legacy systems.

RAILS Board Meeting (RAILS)

2013-05-24T05:00:00-05:00

Friday, May 24 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
RAILS Burr Ridge Main Meeting Room / Videoconference Room
RAILS Coal Valley Videoconference Room
RAILS East Peoria Valerie J. Wilford/Videoconference Room
RAILS Geneva Tech Lab/Videoconference Room
RAILS Rockford Videoconference Room
RAILS Wheeling Videoconference Room
Illinois State Library (ISL)
Streaming Video
Galesburg Public Library
Kankakee Public Library
New Lenox Public Library District
Quincy Public Library
WIU - Western Illinois University
The RAILS Board will meet in person at RAILS Burr Ridge and at other videoconference sites.

IHLS Personnel Committee Meeting (IHLS)

2013-05-24T11:00:00-05:00

Friday, May 24 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
N/A
Personnel Committee Meeting Friday, May 24, 2013 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (via Adobe Connect, and at Edwardsville Office 6725 Goshen Road, Edwardsville, Illinois)

Memorial Day (IHLS closed) (IHLS)

2013-05-26T19:00:00-05:00

Monday, May 27
N/A
Illinois Heartland Library System will be closed today.

Memorial Day (RAILS Closed) (RAILS)

2013-05-26T19:00:00-05:00

Monday, May 27
N/A

SHARE Serials for Polaris (IHLS)

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

Tuesday, May 28 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
IHLS - Edwardsville - Gass Electronic Classroom
SHARE libraries wanting to enter serials in Polaris must have staff attend serials training. Topics will include: Basic Polaris commands used for serials Serial item templates Creating Serial Holding Records Using Publication Pattern Templates Serials Check-In PAC display of serials Options for claiming Clean-up of serial records transferred from legacy systems.

Western Suburbs Genre Study (RAILS)

2013-05-28T04:30:00-05:00

Tuesday, May 28 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
RAILS Geneva DuPage River Room
Genre study for Readers' Advisors & other interested library staff. Meets every other month. Participants share brief summaries & appeal factors for titles read. Current study focuses on "must know" authors/books in various genres as outlined by the Adult Reading Round Table. For more information visit http://www.facebook.com/pages/Western-Suburbs-RA-SIG/154091764683230

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.

SHARE Serials for Polaris (IHLS)

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

Tuesday, May 28 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
IHLS - Champaign - Training Room
SHARE libraries wanting to enter serials in Polaris must have staff attend serials training. Topics will include: Basic Polaris commands used for serials Serial item templates Creating Serial Holding Records Using Publication Pattern Templates Serials Check-In PAC display of serials Options for claiming Clean-up of serial records transferred from legacy systems.

Performance Management Meeting (RAILS)

2013-05-28T09:00:00-05:00

Tuesday, May 28 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
RAILS Burr Ridge Conf Room A
Performance Management Meeting

IHLS Board Meeting (IHLS)

2013-05-28T13:00:00-05:00

Tuesday, May 28 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Helen Matthes Library, Effingham
IHLS - Decatur - Video Conference Room
IHLS - Carterville
IHLS - Champaign - Large Conf Room
Illinois State Library
IHLS - Edwardsville - Sacagawea Videoconferencing Room
IHLS Board meeting information Map

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.

SWAN OCLC Cataloging Libraries (RAILS)

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

Wednesday, May 29 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
RAILS Burr Ridge Conf Room A

Advanced Circulation in Polaris (IHLS)

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

Wednesday, May 29 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
DuQuoin Public Library
This class will cover tasks such as record sets, patron associations, reports, notices, request manager, payments, receipts, PAC registration, and more!

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.

Advanced Circulation in Polaris (IHLS)

2013-05-29T08:30:00-05:00

Wednesday, May 29 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
IHLS - Decatur - Training Room
This class will cover tasks such as record sets, patron associations, reports, notices, request manager, payments, receipts, PAC registration, and more!

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

WorldShare ILL Migration - Overview for Illinois Libraries (RAILS)

2013-05-30T05:00:00-05:00

Thursday, May 30 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
WebEx Webinar
This one-hour webinar will provide an overview of migrating from WorldCat Resource Sharing to WorldShare ILL. We will review how to register for the migration to receive your library’s custom web address, create staff accounts, and review the basic components of the system. Learning resources, documentation, and steps to take to get ready will be shared. Register for May 30 Register for June 18 Register for July 16 Register for August 13

Resource Sharing for IHLS Members who are not members of SHARE (IHLS)

2013-05-30T08:00:00-05:00

Thursday, May 30 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Metropolis Public Library
A discussion about services available to IHLS member libraries who are not members of the SHARE automation consortium.

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

Resource Sharing for IHLS Members who are not members of SHARE (IHLS)

2013-05-31T08:00:00-05:00

Friday, May 31 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Helen Matthes Library, Effingham
A discussion about services available to IHLS member libraries who are not members of the SHARE automation consortium.