Quick Connections-February 10, 2006

February 10, 2006
2006-63 to 2006-73

Other QC Issues

2006 - 63

Lincoln Trail Calendar for February 11-March 3, 2006:

February 17 Virtual Reference, 9 a.m., LTLS
February 20 LTLS Technology Committee, 5:30 p.m., LTLS
February 20 LTLS Board of Directors Meeting, 7 p.m., LTLS (Changed from February 27)
February 22 LTLS Strategic Planning Committee Meeting, 4 p.m., LTLS
February 23 Technology Update with a Focus on Communications, 1-4 p.m., LTLS
March 1 Illinois Library Day, Springfield
March 3 Searching with FirstSearch, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., LTLS

Register online for the continuing education and training events listed above at http://dot.lincolntrail.info:591/OnlineReg/onlinereg.htm. If you cannot locate or do not have a login and password, please send an email to Donna Schaal at ce@lincolntrail.info. Or you may register at ce@lincolntrail.info.

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Visit the LTLS web site to see the following new information:

Diversity Web Site (Funded by an LSTA grant):
http://www.librarydiversity.info

LINC Update - January 31, 2006

Press Releases:
Cataloging Consultant Joins LTLS Staff (January 18, 2006)
Consultant for Library Interpreters Network Joins LTLS Staff (January 18, 2006)
Diversity Consultant Joins LTLS Staff (January 18, 2006)
Diversity: A Two-Way Street for Librarians (January 12, 2006)

LTLS Online Book Clubs Upcoming Selections for January through April 2006

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Come to Springfield on March 1 to support libraries on Illinois Library Day. Registration for the day can be found at: https://www.ila.org/events/reg_ild.htm. LTLS will provide transportation for those who are interested. If you have questions, please contact Amanda McKay (amckay@lincolntrail.info).

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Illinois State Library Stakeholder Survey: Please take a minute to tell the Illinois State Library how they're doing! Go to
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=666911663874 to fill out a short survey. Thank you!

2006 - 67
Please welcome Mary Dry, the new Business Manager at Lincoln Trail Libraries System. Mary began on February 6, 2006. She has a BS degree in Business Administration and is one class short of completing her MBA degree. Mary brings a lot of experience in managing administrative and business operations to the position.

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Rantoul Public Library is hosting the following Black History Lectures by Sisi Donald Mosby: February 11, Malcom X; February 18, The Place of Black History in American History Part 1; and February 25, The Place of Black History in American History Part 2. All lectures begin at 2 p.m. and are free to the public.

2006 - 69
Watseka Public Library has received a "super surplus" of IRS 1040A Instruction booklets for 2005. Please contact Dave Klinefelter at Watseka Public Library (815-432-4544) if you need extra copies of this booklet.

2006 - 70
Free: LTLS has several used book carts plus an AV cart to give away on a first come, first served basis. Contact Karen Wilkinson for more information (kwilki@lincolntrail.info or 217-352-0047, Ext. 215.

2006 - 71
Applications are being accepted for the Illinois State Library's 12th Annual Institute for School and Public Librarians. This week of library related educational activities will be June 11-16, 2006 on the campus of Bradley University in Peoria. Attendees are immersed into a library curriculum that focuses on basic skills and knowledge needed by school and public librarians, such as reference, collection development, working with people, technology issues, grants, and more. The only cost incurred by participants is a $50 registration fee. Apply by March 24, 2006. The announcement and application can be found under “events” at http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/library/whats_new/home.html. Additional information may be obtained from Karen Egan and Ron Winner at 800-665-5576, Ext 1.

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LTLS has a supply of attractive table-top posters and brochures promoting the Talking Book Service to blind and physically handicapped patrons, as well as application forms for patrons to register for the free service through the Mid-Illinois Talking Book Center. MITBC, one of 5 regional talking book centers, serves patrons of LTLS libraries. Contact Janet Hamilton at jhamil1@lincolntrail.info to receive the materials.

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The Graduate School of Library and Information Science at the University of Illinois is offering a new book arts workshop, "Working with Leather: Exposed Sewn Binding," with Bea Nettles, March 4-5, 2006, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, Noble Hall Room 20. The registration fee is $195 (includes $25 supply fee for leather, glue, boards, and paper). For additional information and to register, go to http://www.lis.uiuc.edu/programs/cpd/book-arts.html.

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2006 - 63	Lincoln Trail Calendar for February 11-March 3, 2006:
February 17	Virtual Reference, 9 a.m., LTLS
February 20	LTLS Technology Committee, 5:30 p.m., LTLS
February 20	LTLS Board of Directors Meeting, 7 p.m., LTLS (Changed from February 27)
February 22	LTLS Strategic Planning Committee Meeting, 4 p.m., LTLS
February 23	Technology Update with a Focus on Communications, 1-4 p.m., LTLS
March 1	Illinois Library Day, Springfield
March 3	Searching with FirstSearch, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., LTLS
	Register online for the continuing education and training events listed above at http://dot.lincolntrail.info:591/OnlineReg/onlinereg.htm. If you cannot locate or do not have a login and password, please send an email to Donna Schaal at ce@lincolntrail.info. Or you may register at ce@lincolntrail.info.
2006 - 64	Visit the LTLS web site to see the following new information: Diversity Web Site (Funded by an LSTA grant): http://www.librarydiversity.info LINC Update - January 31, 2006 Press Releases: Cataloging Consultant Joins LTLS Staff (January 18, 2006) Consultant for Library Interpreters Network Joins LTLS Staff (January 18, 2006) Diversity Consultant Joins LTLS Staff (January 18, 2006) Diversity: A Two-Way Street for Librarians (January 12, 2006) LTLS Online Book Clubs Upcoming Selections for January through April 2006
2006 - 65	Come to Springfield on March 1 to support libraries on Illinois Library Day. Registration for the day can be found at: https://www.ila.org/events/reg_ild.htm. LTLS will provide transportation for those who are interested. If you have questions, please contact Amanda McKay (amckay@lincolntrail.info).
2006 - 66	Illinois State Library Stakeholder Survey: Please take a minute to tell the Illinois State Library how they're doing! Go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=666911663874 to fill out a short survey. Thank you!
2006 - 67	Please welcome Mary Dry, the new Business Manager at Lincoln Trail Libraries System. Mary began on February 6, 2006. She has a BS degree in Business Administration and is one class short of completing her MBA degree. Mary brings a lot of experience in managing administrative and business operations to the position.
2006 - 68	Rantoul Public Library is hosting the following Black History Lectures by Sisi Donald Mosby: February 11, Malcom X; February 18, The Place of Black History in American History Part 1; and February 25, The Place of Black History in American History Part 2. All lectures begin at 2 p.m. and are free to the public.
2006 - 69	Watseka Public Library has received a "super surplus" of IRS 1040A Instruction booklets for 2005. Please contact Dave Klinefelter at Watseka Public Library (815-432-4544) if you need extra copies of this booklet.
2006 - 70	Free: LTLS has several used book carts plus an AV cart to give away on a first come, first served basis. Contact Karen Wilkinson for more information (kwilki@lincolntrail.info or 217-352-0047, Ext. 215.
2006 - 71	Applications are being accepted for the Illinois State Library's 12th Annual Institute for School and Public Librarians. This week of library related educational activities will be June 11-16, 2006 on the campus of Bradley University in Peoria. Attendees are immersed into a library curriculum that focuses on basic skills and knowledge needed by school and public librarians, such as reference, collection development, working with people, technology issues, grants, and more. The only cost incurred by participants is a $50 registration fee. Apply by March 24, 2006. The announcement and application can be found under “events” at http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/library/whats_new/home.html. Additional information may be obtained from Karen Egan and Ron Winner at 800-665-5576, Ext 1.
2006 - 72	LTLS has a supply of attractive table-top posters and brochures promoting the Talking Book Service to blind and physically handicapped patrons, as well as application forms for patrons to register for the free service through the Mid-Illinois Talking Book Center. MITBC, one of 5 regional talking book centers, serves patrons of LTLS libraries. Contact Janet Hamilton at jhamil1@lincolntrail.info to receive the materials.
2006 - 73	The Graduate School of Library and Information Science at the University of Illinois is offering a new book arts workshop, "Working with Leather: Exposed Sewn Binding," with Bea Nettles, March 4-5, 2006, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, Noble Hall Room 20. The registration fee is $195 (includes $25 supply fee for leather, glue, boards, and paper). For additional information and to register, go to http://www.lis.uiuc.edu/programs/cpd/book-arts.html.