<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><title type="text">L2: Library Learning Events - Weekly</title><subtitle type="text">Library-related events and continuing education</subtitle><id>uuid:386c383d-9226-47a9-8e65-373afade4422;id=3794</id><rights type="text">Copyright (C) 2010. All rights reserved.</rights><updated>2010-02-09T16:59:18Z</updated><generator>Library Learning Website</generator><link title="Library Learning" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/" /><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8142</id><title type="text">GateNet Cataloger's Problem-Solving Session (LCLS)</title><summary type="text">Tuesday, February 9 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;LCLS Drouillard Electronic Classroom&lt;br /&gt;An interactive session for catalogers of all skill levels from any GateNet library to bring cataloging problems or questions. Meets immediately after the monthly cataloger's meeting.</summary><published>2010-02-09T05:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-09-08T06:35:35-05:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8142" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8946</id><title type="text">Write a Technology Plan with Tech Tuesdays (RPLS)</title><summary type="text">Tuesday, February 9 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;RPLS OPAL Room&lt;br /&gt;Do you need to write a technology plan for the library?  Do you have a technology plan that needs to be updated?  If you answered either of these questions with a yes, then Tech Tuesdays is for you.
Jan. 26, Feb. 9 and Feb. 23 are the designated Tech Tuesdays.  We shall use TechAtlas at each hour-long session to cover the components you need in a technology plan.  Between sessions you will have assignment to complete.  At the end of the three sessions you will have a completed technology plan ready for Board approval. Prerequisite: Completed TechAtlas Inventory.

</summary><published>2010-02-09T05:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-25T11:14:13-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8946" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8931</id><title type="text">Helping Others Cope with the Challenges of Job Loss Amid Economic Crisis (NSLS)</title><summary type="text">Tuesday, February 9 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM&lt;br /&gt;NSLS Auditorium&lt;br /&gt;
Each day in America shell-shocked patrons walk into public libraries asking for help in dealing with both the job search process and/or the destructive effects of the current economic climate. So what can library staff do to help these patrons, especially if they themselves are challenged with similar fears? The more that library staffers understand the psychology behind distressed emotions and learn about the tools used to manage this distress, the more effective they will be for their patrons, while at the same time supporting their own emotional health. Instructor Diane Shelton, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a career consultant, will draw from her extensive experience in the library, corporate, non-profit, medical, and entrepreneurial worlds to create an outstanding learning experience for attendees.

At the end of this session, participants will:
•	Know how to best help those who are in a fragile emotional state
•	Be able to define the types of listening skills, including empathic/reflective listening, needed to help those who are under duress
•	Have an understanding of when it is okay to “stop helping”
•	Know when one’s own issues have been triggered (especially in light of today’s economic uncertainty)
•	Be able to inspire hope and increase motivation in those who are in the job search process
•	Know how to assess a situation and maintain safety when dealing with patrons

</summary><published>2010-02-09T07:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-24T07:38:55-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8931" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9466</id><title type="text">A Snapshot of a Day in the Life of Your Library (DLS)</title><summary type="text">Wednesday, February 10&lt;br /&gt;N/A&lt;br /&gt;Join Illinois libraries and participate in "Snapshot of a Day" by collecting Statistics, comments, and photographs from the day to provide indisputable proof that libraries consistently provide invaluable services to our community.

Illinois libraries are being requested to collect statistics in eight areas:

Customer Visits/Door Count
Internet/Public Computer
Number of Reference Questions
Children Participating in Programs
Adults Participating in Programs
Circulation Total for the Day
Date Base Usage
Web Page Hits

Eventually, libraries are being requested to record these statistics using Survey Monkey.</summary><published>2010-02-09T18:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-13T03:11:25-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9466" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9590</id><title type="text">Fox Valley Health Science Library Consortium Meeting (DLS)</title><summary type="text">Wednesday, February 10 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM&lt;br /&gt;Marianjoy Rehab Hospital Conference Room&lt;br /&gt;The Fox Valley Health Science Library Consortium is a local branch of the Health Science Librarians of Illinois (HSLI). This group meets quarterly to connect, share, and network with other information professionals who focus on the area of health and medical science.

The group will be discussing Docline during this meeting.</summary><published>2010-02-10T03:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-27T07:08:24-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9590" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9618</id><title type="text">Public Library Administrators (PLA) Forum (NSLS)</title><summary type="text">Wednesday, February 10 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;NSLS Auditorium&lt;br /&gt;The PLA Forum is only open to NSLS public library directors and administrators.

Agenda available on Public Library Directors CoP.</summary><published>2010-02-10T03:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-02-01T04:27:51-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9618" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9322</id><title type="text">Google Apps Training for Administrators (LCLS)</title><summary type="text">Wednesday, February 10 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM&lt;br /&gt;LCLS Drouillard Electronic Classroom&lt;br /&gt;This training session is for people that will be administering your library's Google Apps account. The training session will focus on Google Apps account administration tasks, such as new user creation, mail administration, calendar setup, and best practices.</summary><published>2010-02-10T03:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-23T08:31:23-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9322" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9217</id><title type="text">World Languages Networking Group (NSLS)</title><summary type="text">Wednesday, February 10 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;NSLS Learning Center&lt;br /&gt;The World Language Networking Group is a forum for discussion, support, sharing and cooperation among library staff engaged in the development and marketing of world language collections and services.

Agenda's are available from the World Language CoP e-mail list.</summary><published>2010-02-10T03:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-15T04:57:14-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9217" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8558</id><title type="text">Privacy &amp;amp; Confidentiality for Libraries (PALS)</title><summary type="text">Wednesday, February 10 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM&lt;br /&gt;PALS OPAL&lt;br /&gt;Attorney Phil Lenzini will address issues of Privacy &amp; Confidentiality as they relate to libraries.   Included topics are the Library Confidentiality Act, Freedom of Information Act, and the Local Records Act.  He will discuss library policies related to privacy &amp; confidentiality.  Members with specific questions about privacy &amp; confidentiality can send them to nancys@palsnet.info prior to the presentation.  Participants can also ask questions during the sesssion.</summary><published>2010-02-10T03:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-10-15T08:49:03-05:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8558" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9378</id><title type="text">WJ: Technology Essentials 2010: WebJunction Online Conference  (ISL)</title><summary type="text">Wednesday, February 10 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;WJ Webex Room&lt;br /&gt;WebJunction is hosting a free two-day online conference, and you are invited to attend. The theme for this inaugural event is Technology Essentials, with a focus on practical and timely strategies for leveraging technology to help you in a wide range of library services and operations, including:

    * Staff training

    * Marketing

    * Outreach, funding, advocacy

    * Services and programming

    * Technology planning

    * Virtual libraries

    * Your library's web presence</summary><published>2010-02-10T04:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-06T02:23:34-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9378" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9327</id><title type="text">Google Apps Training for Users (LCLS)</title><summary type="text">Wednesday, February 10 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;LCLS Drouillard Electronic Classroom&lt;br /&gt;This training session is for users of Google Apps. The session will focus on using the Gmail function to its full capability, as well as tips on a smooth transition from lcls.org e-mail. 
</summary><published>2010-02-10T05:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-23T08:35:31-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9327" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9654</id><title type="text">Zone 6 Meeting (MLS)</title><summary type="text">Wednesday, February 10 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;Blueberry Fields Restaurant&lt;br /&gt;</summary><published>2010-02-10T05:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-02-03T09:17:32-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9654" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9328</id><title type="text">Google Apps Training for Users (LCLS)</title><summary type="text">Wednesday, February 10 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;LCLS Drouillard Electronic Classroom&lt;br /&gt;This training session is for users of Google Apps. The session will focus on using the Gmail function to its full capability, as well as tips on a smooth transition from lcls.org e-mail. 
</summary><published>2010-02-10T07:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-23T08:36:14-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9328" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9428</id><title type="text">Cataloging with Connexion Browser (ISL)</title><summary type="text">Wednesday, February 10 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;ISL Opal Room&lt;br /&gt;This session provides a demonstration of the browser interface to OCLC Connexion. Participants will learn how to navigate within the cataloging service, search for WorldCat records, edit, save, and take final actions on those records. The process of creating original records, including extracting metadata from an electronic resource, will be demonstrated.</summary><published>2010-02-10T07:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-08T09:05:03-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9428" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8745</id><title type="text">Renegade Reference Meeting (ALS)</title><summary type="text">Wednesday, February 10 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;ALS Travis Tyer Training Center&lt;br /&gt;Renegade Reference is a networking group of adult services, public services, and reference librarians serving in libraries of all types in the Peoria, Galesburg, Kewanee, and Bloomington-Normal areas. The group usually meets quarterly at various locations to discuss issues relevant to public service librarians.
Founded by Alpha Park Public Library staff members Julie Niemeier and Jason Zimmerman, the group first met on January 16, 2003, and consisted of 15 people. Despite several name revisions (Public Services Forum, Reference and Public Services Interest Group), the purpose of the group and many of the member libraries remain the same.

The group communicates at http://groups.google.com/group/renegade-reference.

All librarians interested in discussing adult public service issues are welcome. </summary><published>2010-02-10T08:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-05T08:47:42-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8745" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9637</id><title type="text">CASLN (NSLS)</title><summary type="text">Wednesday, February 10 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM&lt;br /&gt;Edgewood Middle School&lt;br /&gt;CASLN is a group of suburban Chicago elementary and middle school librarians.  They meet monthly during the school year to exchange ideas and best practices.

This month Edgewood librarian Carolyn Lorence will lead us through the steps of podcasting with your students and show us some of the podcasts created by her own middle schoolers. Delight your students with this tech-centric way of advertising great books!

Questions?  Contact Shelley Riskin CASLN Chair; sriskin@glenview34.org; 847-657-2749</summary><published>2010-02-10T10:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-02-02T08:56:50-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9637" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9064</id><title type="text">Barcode Level Testing (PALS)</title><summary type="text">Thursday, February 11 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;PALS Coal Valley Training Room&lt;br /&gt;PALS Rockford Videoconference Room&lt;br /&gt;PALS Shorewood Computer Lab&lt;br /&gt;This is an open house forum. Come anytime between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. Please allow a couple of hours to complete the test.

The Statewide Cataloging Standards Committee (SCSC) was formed in 2000 and was charged with the responsibility of creating a cataloging standards &lt;a href="http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/library/whats_new/pdfs/catalog_standards.pdf"&gt;http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/library/whats_new/pdfs/catalog_standards.pdf&lt;/a&gt; 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 &lt;a href="http://www.palsnet.info/member-services/cataloging/barcode-sample-test"&gt;http://www.palsnet.info/member-services/cataloging/barcode-sample-test&lt;/a&gt;

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, &lt;a href="http://www.palsnet.info/services/ts/palsgroup/docs/Acryonymsterms.pdf"&gt;http://www.palsnet.info/services/ts/palsgroup/docs/Acryonymsterms.pdf&lt;/a&gt;, basic MARC &lt;a href="http://www.loc.gov/marc/umb/"&gt;http://www.loc.gov/marc/umb/&lt;/a&gt; and searching. Passing the first part requires getting 14 of the 28 possible points. The second part is made of eight hands-on exercises where the barcoder is asked to follow PALS cataloging policies and procedures in attaching a call number and copy/item record to the proper record, if applicable and reporting any problems with a bibliographic record, or referring items to a copy or original cataloger. This portion of the Evaluation requires getting 50 of the 72 possible points. The Barcode Certification Test will be given regularly (monthly) at the PALS Service Centers. Check the PALS L2 calendar for the next scheduled Barcode Testing day at &lt;a href="http://www.librarylearning.info"&gt;http://www.librarylearning.info&lt;/a&gt;.

Upon successful completion of the Test, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion for the Barcode Level Test. 

Additional resources to use in preparing: 
Cataloging Acronyms &amp; Terminology - 

• Review Sheet &lt;a href="http://www.palsnet.info/services/ts/palsgroup/docs/Acryonymsterms.pdf"&gt;http://www.palsnet.info/services/ts/palsgroup/docs/Acryonymsterms.pdf&lt;/a&gt; (pdf)
• LibraryU Course &lt;a href="http://learning.libraryu.org/home/"&gt;http://learning.libraryu.org/home/&lt;/a&gt; 
CAT001 - Cataloging for Non-Catalogers 
CAT002 - MARC in Your Library: An Introduction to MARC21 
CAT003 - MARC in Your Library: MARC21 Records 
CAT004 - MARC in Your Library: MARC Code You Should Know 

Basic MARC - 

• Understanding MARC Bibliographic: &lt;a href="http://www.loc.gov/marc/umb/"&gt;http://www.loc.gov/marc/umb/&lt;/a&gt; Machine-Readable Cataloging 

If you have any questions about the Statewide Cataloging Standards of the Certification tests, please contact Merideth Willett 877-542-7257 x3257 or at meridethw@palsnet.info OR John Slanicky x2716 or at johns@palsnet.info.

</summary><published>2010-02-11T03:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-07T05:52:00-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9064" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=7498</id><title type="text">Web Site Design BASICS: Part I (MLS)</title><summary type="text">Thursday, February 11 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;MLS Training Lab (Burr Ridge)&lt;br /&gt;Basic Website Design:
In this &lt;b&gt;2-part hands-on&lt;/b&gt; workshop, participants will learn the basics of HTML, which is the underlying structure of a website.  The opening session will introduce basic HTML tags and how they display in a web browser. Participants are encouraged to bring some simple ideas and images on a flash drive, which we will use to create simple web pages.  The second session will build on the first session and will introduce the concept of style sheets and their function in overall web design.


At the end of the two sessions, the participants will . . . &lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt; Understand the basic structure of a web page by being able to view the source code and make sense of it
&lt;li&gt; Be able to create a simple web page, including hotlinks and images
&lt;li&gt; Understand the concept of a stylesheet and how that effects a web page design
&lt;li&gt; Be able to look at a library website and see how it is structured&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;b&gt;Session #1&lt;/b&gt;:  Basic HTML, including adding hotlinks and images.  We will also discuss the concept of a web host:  how does the website “go live” on the Web?

Feb. 18, &lt;b&gt;Session #2&lt;/b&gt;:  More HTML, and adding style sheets to web pages.  This session will also include a brief tour of some well designed library websites; we will spend a little time looking at how those websites are structured. &lt;b&gt;register at:&lt;/b&gt; www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=7499
</summary><published>2010-02-11T03:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-07-08T05:01:33-05:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=7498" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=6337</id><title type="text">Business Information Group (BIG) (NSLS)</title><summary type="text">Thursday, February 11 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;NSLS Learning Center&lt;br /&gt;Quarterly meeting of the Business Interest Group of Librarians.

Questions, contact Barb Vlk (bvlk@ahml.info) or Colleen Ringel (cringel@webrary.org).</summary><published>2010-02-11T03:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-03-25T04:36:49-05:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=6337" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8819</id><title type="text">Long Distance Librarians Meeting (ALS)</title><summary type="text">Thursday, February 11 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;Barry Public Library&lt;br /&gt;The Long Distance Librarians will meet on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 10 am at the Barry Public Library.

*Please contact Sharon Zuiderveld at Jacksonville Public Library for more information.  
217-243-5435
japl@csj.net

 </summary><published>2010-02-11T04:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-13T03:53:47-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8819" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9535</id><title type="text">How Green Is My Library: A Conversation with the Co-Authors Ned Himmel and Sam McBane Mulford (OPAL) (RPLS)</title><summary type="text">Thursday, February 11 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;Opal Auditorium&lt;br /&gt;How green is your library, anyway? While there is a broad spectrum of ecological sophistication within libraries nationwide and some regions are at the forefront of sustainable design and operations, others are just beginning or have yet to integrate materials recycling into their daily practice. 

Ned Himmel and Sam McBane Mulford are the authors of the recent book,  &lt;a href="http://lu.com/showbook.cfm?isbn=9781591587804"&gt;How Green is My Library?&lt;/a&gt;, published by Libraries Unlimited. Join us for an informal discussion with the authors about their book and the ideas, information, and recommendations it contains. 

Host: &lt;a href="http://www.tapinformation.com/"&gt;TAP Information Services&lt;/a&gt; 

This is a free online event, no registration or payment is required simply logon to the OPAL room at the day and time of the event.

Location: &lt;a href="http://www.conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rs1641902f62b4"&gt;OPAL Auditorium&lt;/a&gt; </summary><published>2010-02-11T07:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-21T09:32:36-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9535" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=7548</id><title type="text">I-SAIL / Announcing! Standards for the 21st Century Learner (MLS)</title><summary type="text">Thursday, February 11 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;MLS Meeting Room (Burr Ridge)&lt;br /&gt;Join Angie Green, Alliance Library System and Christy Semande, Canton High Schoo as they present the new document created to assist K-12 school librarians in designing their own library skills curriculum. Attendees will tour the document and wiki, review the library benchmarks, objectives and library standards, and start to put together lesson plans to teach information literacy skills to your students.

&lt;b&gt;TARGET AUDIENCE:&lt;/b&gt; School Library Staff</summary><published>2010-02-11T07:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-07-13T05:20:45-05:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=7548" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9648</id><title type="text">Shorewood Area Readers' Advisory Group (PALS)</title><summary type="text">Thursday, February 11 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;Fossil Ridge Public Library District&lt;br /&gt;Informal discussion of readers' advisory and related issues.

Theme of books to share: Guilty pleasures!</summary><published>2010-02-11T08:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-02-03T05:20:44-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9648" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8428</id><title type="text">Sangamon Menard School Librarians Network  (RPLS)</title><summary type="text">Thursday, February 11 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM&lt;br /&gt;Southeast High School&lt;br /&gt;The &lt;a href="http://www.rpls.ws/grps/smsln/index.htm"&gt;Sangamon Menard School Librarians Network&lt;/a&gt; (SMSLN) gathers once a month to share wisdom and ideas, each time meeting in one of the school libraries.

Sangamon Menard School Librarians Network (SMSLN) will meet on Thursday, February 11th at 4:00 p.m. at Southeast High School, Springfield, hosted by Susan Pennington.

This group is a chance for school librarians in Sangamon and Menard Counties to get to know each other and share ideas.
</summary><published>2010-02-11T10:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-10-01T11:20:50-05:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8428" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8855</id><title type="text">NIU Class (PALS)</title><summary type="text">Thursday, February 11 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;PALS Rockford Videoconference Room&lt;br /&gt;PALS Coal Valley VideoConference Room&lt;br /&gt;PALS Shorewood Videoconference Room&lt;br /&gt;The class offered this fall is ETT 504 - Cataloging and Classification of Library Materials on Thursday evenings from 4:00 to 7:00 pm January 21st through May 6th, 2010.   

</summary><published>2010-02-11T10:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-17T09:48:18-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8855" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9551</id><title type="text">Wells Tower Presented by Writers on the Record with Victoria Lautman (CPLS)</title><summary type="text">Thursday, February 11 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;Cindy Pritzker Auditorium&lt;br /&gt;Writers on the Record with Victoria Lautman presents Wells Tower
Date: Thu. February 11, 2010

Time: 6:00 pm

Location:
Harold Washington Library Center
Cindy Pritzker Auditorium
400 S. State Street
60605

Program: Writers on the Record with Victoria Lautman

About this event:
Best selling author Wells Tower joins host Victoria Lautman for a discussion of his writing and his book Ravaged, Everything Burned. 

When Tower published his first story collection last year, the response was frenzied: Everything Ravaged, Everything Burned sold out within weeks, garnering intense praise and a vast fan-base. Tower's characters experience humiliation, anger, and loneliness, but told with astounding wit and tenderness.
 
Writers on the Record with Victoria Lautman is a partnership with the Chicago Public Library and 98.7WFMT Radio. The interview will be broadcast on Sunday, February 14th, at noon.

</summary><published>2010-02-11T12:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-25T03:01:20-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9551" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9479</id><title type="text">Lincoln's Birthday (LCLS)</title><summary type="text">Friday, February 12&lt;br /&gt;HOLIDAY&lt;br /&gt;Lewis &amp; Clark Library System will be closed today.</summary><published>2010-02-11T18:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-13T05:38:44-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9479" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8279</id><title type="text">LTA 2300 Multimedia Services and Equipment in Today’s Library  (RPLS)</title><summary type="text">Friday, February 12 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;RPLS Distance Learning Room&lt;br /&gt;Basic operation, evaluation, selection and uses of media, hardware and software. Emphasis on hands-on experience and creation of a media portfolio. Prerequisite: Library and Information Technology 1101 with a grade of “C” or better or consent of instructor (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.</summary><published>2010-02-12T03:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-09-18T09:26:17-05:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8279" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8601</id><title type="text">Prairie State Story League Meeting: Your Favorite Theme (DLS)</title><summary type="text">Friday, February 12 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;Schaumburg Township District Library - NSLS&lt;br /&gt;The purpose of this meeting is to share storytime and program ideas with colleagues, based on a monthly topic. Monthly topics are intentionally broad to encourage a variety of ideas. Please bring 20 copies of any handouts you wish to share. 

The meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. with refreshments and sharing begins at 10:00 a.m.

Host: Yolanda Robertson

</summary><published>2010-02-12T03:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-10-21T04:25:46-05:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8601" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=7053</id><title type="text">DLS Public Library Assistant Directors Roundtable (DLS)</title><summary type="text">Friday, February 12 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;Poplar Creek Public Library District - DLS&lt;br /&gt;Public Library Assistant Directors are encouraged to network with their peers--ask questions, share information, and provide feedback to the group. Discussion topics are determined by attendees.</summary><published>2010-02-12T03:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-06-08T10:19:59-05:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=7053" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9459</id><title type="text">Team Building &amp;amp; Group Dynamics (MLS)</title><summary type="text">Friday, February 12 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;MLS Meeting Room (Burr Ridge)&lt;br /&gt;Using case studies to initiate discussion, participants will learn techniques to help create and maintain a team environment in the workplace.  Participants will discuss methods on how to  build trust, establish accountability/responsibility, problem solving, and improve communication.    

&lt;b&gt;Target Audience:&lt;/b&gt; Publics - Department Heads - Supervisors
</summary><published>2010-02-12T03:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-12T09:11:26-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9459" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8765</id><title type="text">Collection Development Series - Session 6 (LTLS)</title><summary type="text">Friday, February 12 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM&lt;br /&gt;LTLS iLinc Room&lt;br /&gt;Join local experts in the field of collection development for a brown bag lunch at your desk!  LTLS will be offering an online collection development series during the months of January and February.  Each Friday from 11:30 a.m. _ 12:15 p.m. we will feature a different genre.  The speaker will discuss best resources and helpful suggestions on selecting works for the featured genre.
</summary><published>2010-02-12T05:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-05T16:09:46-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8765" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9133</id><title type="text">ALS CLosed (ALS)</title><summary type="text">Monday, February 15&lt;br /&gt;ALS East Peoria (whole facility)&lt;br /&gt;ALS will be closed in observance of President's Day. </summary><published>2010-02-14T18:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-09T09:39:52-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9133" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8956</id><title type="text">President's Day (RPLS closed) (RPLS)</title><summary type="text">Monday, February 15&lt;br /&gt;N/A&lt;br /&gt;President's Day 
 Monday
 February 15</summary><published>2010-02-14T18:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-30T05:00:24-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8956" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9480</id><title type="text">President's Day (LCLS)</title><summary type="text">Monday, February 15&lt;br /&gt;HOLIDAY&lt;br /&gt;Lewis &amp; Clark Library System will be closed today.</summary><published>2010-02-14T18:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-13T05:39:36-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9480" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8947</id><title type="text">2010 NSLS Legislative Breakfast (NSLS)</title><summary type="text">Monday, February 15 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM&lt;br /&gt;Arboretum Club&lt;br /&gt;Has there ever been a more important time for a face-to-face gathering with our legislators? Take the opportunity to deliver your message in person at the NSLS Legislative Breakfast. After you register, be sure to reach out and encourage your legislators to celebrate Presidents' Day with their local library staff and trustees.

In the event of extreme weather conditions on February 15, NSLS will place an announcement at the start of our phone greeting if the Legislative Breakfast needs to be cancelled. A message will only be posted if there is a cancellation, and it would be in place by 6:30 a.m. the number to call is 847-459-1300.</summary><published>2010-02-15T02:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-30T02:38:04-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8947" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9241</id><title type="text">MLS Annual Library Legislators Breakfast (MLS)</title><summary type="text">Monday, February 15 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM&lt;br /&gt;MLS Meeting Room (Burr Ridge)&lt;br /&gt;Help tell our local legislators the Library "story". MLS is seeking stories on how your library and your community have been impacted by the system. These stories will be shared with legislators at the breakfast. If you have a story contact the MLS Consultants at consultants@mls.lib.il.us.</summary><published>2010-02-15T03:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-16T03:31:33-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9241" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9354</id><title type="text">Cons. &amp;amp; CE Staff Mtg (MLS)</title><summary type="text">Monday, February 15 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;MLS Room B (Burr Ridge)&lt;br /&gt;</summary><published>2010-02-15T07:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-04T04:47:37-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9354" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8264</id><title type="text">LTA 1104 Essential Library Workplace Skills (RPLS)</title><summary type="text">Tuesday, February 16 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;RPLS Distance Learning Room&lt;br /&gt;Overview of the skills necessary to communicate effectively with coworkers and the public, work in team settings, deal with a variety of personality types, resolve conflicts, and become an effective part of the library workforce. (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.</summary><published>2010-02-16T03:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-09-18T08:59:16-05:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8264" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8885</id><title type="text">Acquisitions/Technical Services Networking Group (NSLS)</title><summary type="text">Tuesday, February 16 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;NSLS Auditorium&lt;br /&gt;This group meets to talk about issues relating to ordering and processing books as well as other acquisitions issues. If you have any questions or would like to suggest agenda items please contact Carol Imburgia at (847)729-7500 ext. 114 or cimburgia@glenviewpl.org</summary><published>2010-02-16T03:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-19T03:09:01-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8885" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9004</id><title type="text">PALS YALE meeting (PALS)</title><summary type="text">Tuesday, February 16 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM&lt;br /&gt;Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street&lt;br /&gt;Join public librarians who serve teens in discussing program ideas, new recommended materials, and other current issues.  For further information, please contact Jane Lenser-- janel@palsnet.info or Norma Applegate-- normaa@palsnet.info.</summary><published>2010-02-16T03:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-02T04:24:56-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9004" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=7284</id><title type="text">Technology Roundtable: Managing Your Library's Social Networking (DLS)</title><summary type="text">Tuesday, February 16 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;DLS Fox River Room&lt;br /&gt;Roundtable discussion on managing your library's participation in social networking. Who administers your library's Facebook page, Twitter account, etc.? How is content posted? What applications are you using to help repurpose content and manage accounts? 

We'll explore these questions and more. Come share your experience and learn from others.
</summary><published>2010-02-16T03:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-06-24T04:45:51-05:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=7284" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9697</id><title type="text">Google Apps Training for Administrators (LCLS)</title><summary type="text">Tuesday, February 16 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM&lt;br /&gt;Carlinville Public Library&lt;br /&gt;This training session is for people that will be administering your library's Google Apps account. The training session will focus on Google Apps account administration tasks, such as new user creation, mail administration, calendar setup, and best practices.</summary><published>2010-02-16T03:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-02-08T07:55:16-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9697" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9698</id><title type="text">Google Apps Training for Users (LCLS)</title><summary type="text">Tuesday, February 16 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;Carlinville Public Library&lt;br /&gt;This training session is for users of Google Apps. The session will focus on using the Gmail function to its full capability, as well as tips on a smooth transition from lcls.org e-mail. 
</summary><published>2010-02-16T05:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-02-08T07:55:58-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9698" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9014</id><title type="text">PALS CLOUT meeting (PALS)</title><summary type="text">Tuesday, February 16 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM&lt;br /&gt;Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street&lt;br /&gt;Join public librarians who serve youth as they discuss library programming, recommended new materials for children, and other current topics.  Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch. For more information, please contact Jane Lenser-- janel@palsnet.info or Norma Applegate-- normaa@palsnet.info. </summary><published>2010-02-16T05:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-02T07:12:11-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9014" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=6899</id><title type="text">Copyright for Special Libraries (MLS)</title><summary type="text">Tuesday, February 16 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;MLS Meeting Room (Chicago)&lt;br /&gt;This workshop brings together two corporate librarians eager to share their experiences with copyright in a Special Library. 

&lt;b&gt;Nancy Maloney&lt;/b&gt;, Electronic Resources Librarian for BP North America will provide an overview of the legal history of copyright, share how in her development of client relationships she educates them on copyright, and walk through the creation of a copyright policy with participants. 

&lt;b&gt;Adam Bennington&lt;/b&gt;, Librarian for State Farm Insurance Companies will discuss the importance of copyright, his internal relationships and how he assists with the management of copyright for his organization; explain the differences of copyright in specials vs. academia &amp; public libraries, and cover any gray areas in content ownership, as well as keeping compliant on licenses and other resources to aid your organization in staying current.
</summary><published>2010-02-16T07:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-05-20T09:48:38-05:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=6899" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=7888</id><title type="text">RPLS Board Meeting (RPLS)</title><summary type="text">Tuesday, February 16 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;RPLS Board Room&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.rpls.ws/board_information.htm" target="_blank"&gt;RPLS Board meeting information&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;a href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?country=US&amp;amp;addtohistory=&amp;amp;address=345+west+eldorado+street&amp;amp;city=Decatur&amp;amp;state=IL&amp;amp;zipcode=62522&amp;amp;homesubmit.x=53&amp;amp;homesubmit.y=12"&gt;Map&lt;/a&gt;</summary><published>2010-02-16T07:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-08-14T07:32:33-05:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=7888" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9699</id><title type="text">Google Apps Training for Users (LCLS)</title><summary type="text">Tuesday, February 16 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;Carlinville Public Library&lt;br /&gt;This training session is for users of Google Apps. The session will focus on using the Gmail function to its full capability, as well as tips on a smooth transition from lcls.org e-mail. 
</summary><published>2010-02-16T07:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-02-08T07:56:39-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9699" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9455</id><title type="text">FiLBeRt Roundtable Discussion: The Future of Libraries, Books, and Reading (OPAL) (RPLS)</title><summary type="text">Tuesday, February 16 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;Opal Auditorium&lt;br /&gt;The shared futures of libraries, books, and reading seem very hazy at present. Join us for a monthly, lively, informal discussion of new developments, challenges, and opportunities. It'll be a roundtable, so everyone is welcome to chime in. If it's a FiLBeRt discussion, it's going to be nutty! 

Host: &lt;a href="http://www.tapinformation.com/"&gt;Tap Information Services&lt;/a&gt; 

Location: &lt;a href="http://www.conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rs1641902f62b4"&gt;OPAL Auditorium&lt;/a&gt; </summary><published>2010-02-16T07:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-12T08:50:42-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9455" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8222</id><title type="text">LCLS Board of Directors Meeting (LCLS)</title><summary type="text">Tuesday, February 16 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;LCLS Howe Board Room&lt;br /&gt;The Lewis &amp;amp; Clark Library System's Board of Directors meets 10 times each year, every month but August and December. </summary><published>2010-02-16T12:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-09-15T09:17:05-05:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8222" /></entry></feed>