L2: Library Learning Events - Weekly

ALS Closed (ALS)

2010-09-05T19:00:00-05:00

Monday, September 6
ALS East Peoria (whole facility)
ALS will be closed in observance of Labor Day.

Labor Day (LCLS)

2010-09-05T19:00:00-05:00

Monday, September 6
HOLIDAY
All Systems and the Illinois State Library will be closed today.

LTA 1101 Introduction to Libraries and the Information Age (RPLS)

2010-09-07T04:00:00-05:00

Tuesday, September 7 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
RPLS Distance Learning Room
Introduction to different types of libraries and the information industry. The role of the Library Technical Assistant (LTA) in all areas of the library profession is explored. An overview of basic library and information research methods and tools, both print and digital format is presented. (3 lecture hours) For more information about registering for College of Dupage LTA courses offered at Rolling Prairie Library System, contact Doris McKay, (217) 429-2586 x 115.

Electronic Subscription Managers (ELSUM) (NSLS)

2010-09-07T04:30:00-05:00

Tuesday, September 7 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Wilmette Public Library District
Discusses vendor services, pricing, and utilization vendor resources as well as marketing ideas. Meets on Alternate monthly schedule.

Delivery Task Force (MLS)

2010-09-07T04:30:00-05:00

Tuesday, September 7 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
MLS Room A (Burr Ridge)

LTA 2100 Introduction to Cataloging and Classification (RPLS)

2010-09-08T04:00:00-05:00

Wednesday, September 8 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
RPLS Distance Learning Room
The role of Library Technical Assistant (LTA) in descriptive and subject cataloging and processing of print and non-print materials. Emphasis is on the organization of information resources in print and non-print formats. Includes the philosophy, tools and techniques for performing cataloging. Prerequisite: Library and Information Technology 1101 with a grade of “C” or better or consent of instructor (4 lecture hours) For more information about registering for College of Dupage LTA courses offered at Rolling Prairie Library System, contact Doris McKay, (217) 429-2586 x 115.

MAGIC Technical Services Meeting (DLS)

2010-09-08T04:30:00-05:00

Wednesday, September 8 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Carol Stream Public Library - DLS
Discussion of MAGIC cataloging and serials issues.

MLS Quarterly (MLS)

2010-09-08T04:30:00-05:00

Wednesday, September 8 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MLS Meeting Room (Burr Ridge)

SWAN Quarterly (MLS)

2010-09-08T08:00:00-05:00

Wednesday, September 8 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MLS Meeting Room (Burr Ridge)

Horizon Circulation (RPLS)

2010-09-09T03:30:00-05:00

Thursday, September 9 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
RPLS Training Room
A must for all new LLSAP staff members in order to learn how to use SirsiDynix Horizon Circulation correctly. Also, a good workshop for a refresher course in Circulation procedures.

LTA 1820 Selected Topics in Librarianship (RPLS)

2010-09-09T04:00:00-05:00

Thursday, September 9 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
RPLS Distance Learning Room
Addresses current issues in the field that necessitate a greater depth, broader scope or fuller assimilation of a particular area of study. Prerequisite: Library and Information Technology 1101 or equivalent, or consent of instructor or program coordinator (3 lecture hours) For more information about registering for College of Dupage LTA courses offered at Rolling Prairie Library System, contact Doris McKay, (217) 429-2586 x 115.

PrairieCat Technical Services Users Group Meeting (PALS)

2010-09-09T04:30:00-05:00

Thursday, September 9 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
PALS Coal Valley VideoConference Room
PALS Rockford Videoconference Room
PALS Shorewood Videoconference Room
Kankakee Public Library
Sterling Public Library Meeting Room
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 johns@palsnet.info with questions.

Small Pubs Meeting (RPLS)

2010-09-09T04:30:00-05:00

Thursday, September 9 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Taylorville Public Library
Small Pubs will meet on September 9th from 9:30am to 12:30pm at Taylorville Public Library. Our hostess will be Dorothy Siles. If you need directions please contact Dorothy Siles at tpldirector@rpls.lib.il.us or (217) 824-4736. Note: Snacks and drinks (coffee, water, and juice) will be provided. Lunch will not be served, however anyone who would like to can meet at one of the following suggested restaurants after the meeting to have lunch.

East Market has a basic buffet. It is very good.
Chinese restaurant (very good) is within close walking distance.

If you would like to ride in an RPLS van, please contact Angela at angelat@rpls.ws to put in for a van seat. The van(s) will be leaving at 8:45 a.m. Join us!

SCAL-PALS Meeting (PALS)

2010-09-09T05:00:00-05:00

Thursday, September 9 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Des Plaines Valley Public Library Romeoville Branch
Bi-monthly meeting of the Shorewood Center Administrative Librarians of PALS. The topic is: PALS/library systems. For information about SCAL-PALS, contact Kyla Waltermire, Library Director at the Morris Area Public Library District at kwaltermire@morrislibrary.com or at 815-942-6880.

NoveList Complete Demonstration (PALS)

2010-09-09T09:00:00-05:00

Thursday, September 9 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
PALS Shorewood Videoconference Room
PALS Coal Valley VideoConference Room
PALS Rockford Videoconference Room
PALS Videoconference Web Access
Description from EBSCO: NoveList Complete can give you a valuable return on your investments and enhance your readers’ experiences by giving you the NoveList Plus database and these other features:

Delivering rich NoveList content and reading recommendations for over 5 million titles directly into your catalog. These recommendations add value to those books sitting in the stacks that are no longer on the best seller lists. NoveList Complete also adds series information and author recommendations to the catalog.
Providing you with quality content that can be distributed in e-newsletters or placed on the library website and links back to your catalog. This a great way to send out superb reading recommendations to your patrons each month and encourages them to come back to visit the library. The e-newsletter component been proven to increase circulation of new titles by 55% and older titles by 75%!
Giving you a valuable outreach mechanism (via e-newsletters, the website, or your catalog) to market and promote your library events and resources.
Providing world-class resources for promoting reading across the curriculum and increasing literacy for young readers.
Offering free training and support to help you market yourself and your resources.

eChicago @ Dominican University (MLS)

2010-09-09T13:00:00-05:00

Thursday, September 9 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
OTHER
Registration Fee: $30 dom.edu/echicago Free for Dominican University students, faculty, and speakers Registration includes evening buffet on Thursday and refreshments and lunch on Friday. DATES: Thursday September 9 : 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Friday September 10 : 8.30 a.m.- 5 p.m. to register:http://www.dom.edu/echicago/register/index.html The Annual Community Informatics Symposium is a practice/policy/research symposium sponsored by the Graduate School of Library & Information Science, Dominican University. Every year at the symposium practitioners, policymakers and researchers exchange ideas and find better ways to work together. As the global information society impacts the local, and vice versa, this year’s symposium will explore not only local community projects but also global projects. Three of our key speakers will discuss collaborations in countries which are very much on the minds of the international community, Haiti and China. The symposium is sponsored by the Chicago Public Library, the Metropolitan Library System, and the Skokie Public Library. Key Speakers: Gaston Armour is currently with the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) as the Statewide Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, in the Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness. In this role he assists, coordinates and provides direction for the emergency preparedness and readiness programs with the agency's 13,000 employees. Prior to his current assignment he was in the Office of Strategic Planning as liaison for the governor’s Team Illinois initiative. Professor Barbara J. Ford, Director of the Mortenson Center for International Library Programs and Mortenson Distinguished Professor at the Library of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Former President of the American Library Association (ALA). Recognized with awards by the ALA and Chinese American Librarians Association for her significant contributions and dedication to international librarianship. Dr. Shuyong Jiang is the Chinese Studies Librarian at the Asian Library at the university of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Jiang is project director of Think Globally, Act Globally US-China Librarian Collaboration. Funded jointly for the US Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Chinese Ministry of Culture. Dr. Kathleen Robbins, developed FonkoSel Aktive pa Digicel, a replication of the Grameen Bank Village Phone program, creating a partnership between Digicel, the largest cellular provider and Fonkoze, the largest MFI in Haiti. Co-founder of Jatropha Pepinyè, a non-profit business that uses a non-edible plant native to Haiti as a biofuel source.

Preparing and Building Community in Crises
Community Technology Centers in Chicago
Youth Community Technology Programs
Archives and Collective Memory in the Digital World: International and Local Communities
The 21st Century Skills Movement in Libraries and Museums