Quick Connections-March 10, 2006

March 10, 2006
2006-101 to 2006-109

Other QC Issues

2006 - 101

Lincoln Trail Calendar for March 11-31 2006:

March 13 SILO Training, 1-4:30 p.m., LTLS
March 15 LINC Directors Group, 1:30 p.m., LTLS
March 17 SILO Training, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., LTLS
March 20 LINC Getting Started, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., LTLS
March 20 LTLS Board of Directors Meeting, 7 p.m., LTLS
March 21 LINC Basic Circulation, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., LTLS
March 22 LINC Advanced Circulation, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., LTLS
March 22 LINC Adding Items, 1:30-2:30 p.m., LTLS
March 27 LTLS Technology Committee, 7 p.m., LTLS
March 28 FirstSearch Administration, 9:30 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 - 102
Visit the LTLS web site to see the following new information:

LINC Update - February 28, 2006

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

Press Releases:
Amanda McKay Selected for Synergy: Illinois Library Leadership Initiative (February 23, 2006)
Business Manager Joins LTLS Staff (February 23, 2006)
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 - 103 The LTLS Budget/Finance Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, March 13, 2006, has been postponed. The new date will be announced as soon as the meeting has been rescheduled.

2006 - 104
On March 29, 2006 from 1-3:30 p.m., LTLS will be hosting a Poverty Simulator to be presented by the University of Illinois Extension. This workshop will take place at The Urbana Free Library, 210 West Green St., Urbana. Through role-playing, this interactive workshop will simulate one month in the life of someone facing poverty. This workshop was made possible by an LSTA grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Division of the Office of Secretary of State. To register for this free event, go to http://www.librarydiversity.info/ce.html.

2006 - 105
Attention all LTLS school district libraries: Please notify LTLS of your spring break schedules—your closed dates and the date to resume delivery. Email delivery@lincolntrail.info or leave a voice mail message at 217-352-0047 (press 2 for delivery).

2006 - 106
The winner of the 2006 Abe Award is Jodi Picoult's My Sister's Keeper with 177 votes. In a close second place with 173 votes was The Kite Runner, and in third place with 108 votes was The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things. 1,503 students voted, which is up from last year by over 100. Next year, students will need to read only 4 books to vote, instead of the current 5. The new list will be out in March instead of May, giving participants 6-8 weeks of extra reading time for the 2007 award.

2006 - 107
New LibraryU module: Essential Elements of Interlibrary Loan (LOP001). Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is one of the most important services that Illinois libraries provide to their patrons. If you need to train new staff, brush up current staff, or just double-check your own knowledge of ILL, check out this new module. Authored by ILL experts Laura Frizol and Kate Boyle and available any time of day or night with an Internet connection, this module will teach the essential elements of interlibrary loan, including the ILLINET ILL code, general borrowing and lending practices, and photocopy and an overview of copyright compliance. Go to LibraryU (http://www.libraryu.org) to enroll.

2006 - 108
The International Students Association (ISA) will present the annual International Cultures Fair at Parkland College, Champaign, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 15, 2006, in the South Lounge, Flag Lounge, and College Center. The event will include performances, country display tables, and sale of food donated by area restaurants. All proceeds of food sales will go to Doctors Without Borders, an international humanitarian aid organization providing emergency medical aid in more than 80 countries. Everyone is welcome. ISA members will be on hand to give information about their countries.

2006 - 109
Positions Available:

Galesburg Public Library
Assistant Director/Reference Supervisor. MLS from ALA-accredited program required. Three years of work experience desired. Hiring range: $36,000-$41,000. Forward a letter of application, resume, and three references to Pam Van Kirk, Director, Galesburg Public Library, 40 East Simmons Street, Galesburg, IL 61401, or e-mail pamv@galesburglibrary.org.

Champaign Public Library
-Library Assistant I, $12.92 per hour, 20 hours per week, high school diploma or GED required.
-Library Technical Assistant, $16.50 per hour, 25 hours per week, two years of college and two years of experience in hardware and software maintenance on a variety of platforms required.
Apply for either position by 5 p.m. March 20, 2006. For more information, contact the Business Office at 217-403-2050 or go to http://www.champaign.org/geninfo/jobs.html.

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2006 - 101	Lincoln Trail Calendar for March 11-31 2006:
March 13	SILO Training, 1-4:30 p.m., LTLS
March 15	LINC Directors Group, 1:30 p.m., LTLS
March 17	SILO Training, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., LTLS
March 20	LINC Getting Started, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., LTLS
March 20	LTLS Board of Directors Meeting, 7 p.m., LTLS
March 21	LINC Basic Circulation, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., LTLS
March 22	LINC Advanced Circulation, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., LTLS
March 22	LINC Adding Items, 1:30-2:30 p.m., LTLS
March 27	LTLS Technology Committee, 7 p.m., LTLS
March 28	FirstSearch Administration, 9:30 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 - 102	Visit the LTLS web site to see the following new information: LINC Update - February 28, 2006 Diversity Web Site (Funded by an LSTA grant): http://www.librarydiversity.info Press Releases: Amanda McKay Selected for Synergy: Illinois Library Leadership Initiative (February 23, 2006) Business Manager Joins LTLS Staff (February 23, 2006) 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 - 103	The LTLS Budget/Finance Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, March 13, 2006, has been postponed. The new date will be announced as soon as the meeting has been rescheduled.

2006 - 104	On March 29, 2006 from 1-3:30 p.m., LTLS will be hosting a Poverty Simulator to be presented by the University of Illinois Extension. This workshop will take place at The Urbana Free Library, 210 West Green St., Urbana. Through role-playing, this interactive workshop will simulate one month in the life of someone facing poverty. This workshop was made possible by an LSTA grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Division of the Office of Secretary of State. To register for this free event, go to http://www.librarydiversity.info/ce.html.

2006 - 105	Attention all LTLS school district libraries: Please notify LTLS of your spring break schedules—your closed dates and the date to resume delivery. Email delivery@lincolntrail.info or leave a voice mail message at 217-352-0047 (press 2 for delivery).

2006 - 106	The winner of the 2006 Abe Award is Jodi Picoult's My Sister's Keeper with 177 votes. In a close second place with 173 votes was The Kite Runner, and in third place with 108 votes was The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things. 1,503 students voted, which is up from last year by over 100. Next year, students will need to read only 4 books to vote, instead of the current 5. The new list will be out in March instead of May, giving participants 6-8 weeks of extra reading time for the 2007 award.

2006 - 107	New LibraryU module: Essential Elements of Interlibrary Loan (LOP001). Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is one of the most important services that Illinois libraries provide to their patrons. If you need to train new staff, brush up current staff, or just double-check your own knowledge of ILL, check out this new module. Authored by ILL experts Laura Frizol and Kate Boyle and available any time of day or night with an Internet connection, this module will teach the essential elements of interlibrary loan, including the ILLINET ILL code, general borrowing and lending practices, and photocopy and an overview of copyright compliance. Go to LibraryU (http://www.libraryu.org) to enroll.

2006 - 108	The International Students Association (ISA) will present the annual International Cultures Fair at Parkland College, Champaign, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 15, 2006, in the South Lounge, Flag Lounge, and College Center. The event will include performances, country display tables, and sale of food donated by area restaurants. All proceeds of food sales will go to Doctors Without Borders, an international humanitarian aid organization providing emergency medical aid in more than 80 countries. Everyone is welcome. ISA members will be on hand to give information about their countries.

2006 - 109	Positions Available: Galesburg Public Library Assistant Director/Reference Supervisor. MLS from ALA-accredited program required. Three years of work experience desired. Hiring range: $36,000-$41,000. Forward a letter of application, resume, and three references to Pam Van Kirk, Director, Galesburg Public Library, 40 East Simmons Street, Galesburg, IL 61401, or e-mail pamv@galesburglibrary.org. Champaign Public Library -Library Assistant I, $12.92 per hour, 20 hours per week, high school diploma or GED required. -Library Technical Assistant, $16.50 per hour, 25 hours per week, two years of college and two years of experience in hardware and software maintenance on a variety of platforms required. Apply for either position by 5 p.m. March 20, 2006. For more information, contact the Business Office at 217-403-2050 or go to http://www.champaign.org/geninfo/jobs.html.