Quick Connections-April 7, 2006

April 7, 2006
2006-147 to 2006-152

Other QC Issues

2006 - 147

Lincoln Trail Calendar for April 8 - May 5, 2006:

April 8 LINC Getting Started, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., LTLS
April 8 LINC Basic Circulation, 1:30-5 p.m., LTLS
April 12 SILO Training, 1-4 p.m., LTLS
April 17 LTLS Board of Directors Meeting, 7 p.m., LTLS
April 19 LINC Policy Council, 1:30 p.m., LTLS
April 20 LINC Acquisition Demonstration, 10-11:30 a.m., LTLS
April 24 Diversity Forum: Libraries and Communities Building Bridges: An Inter-Cultural Dialogue, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Effingham
April 26 LTLS Strategic Planning Committee Meeting, 4:30 p.m., LTLS
April 27 Libraries and Community Crisis, 2-4 p.m., LTLS
April 27 LTLS Technology Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., LTLS
April 28 Library Challenges and Opportunities: Google Print, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., LTLS
May 3 LINC Getting Started, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., LTLS
May 4 LINC Basic Circulation, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., LTLS
May 5 LINC Advanced Circultation, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., LTLS
May 5 LINC Adding Items, 1:30-2:30 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 - 148
Visit the LTLS web site to see the following new information:

LINC Update - March 28, 2006

Connections - November/December 2005

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

News Releases:
Recognize Your Local Library Staff (March 17, 2006)

LTLS Online Book Clubs Upcoming Selections for March through June 2006

2006 - 149 The Illinois State Library Diversity Program will present “Empowering Library Staff to Meet the Needs of the Spanish Speaking Community” on June 8, 2006, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at the Illinois State Library in Springfield. This workshop is for all library staff. Participants will learn about the challenges and benefits of reaching out to serve the Spanish speaking community, the differences and strengths in communication styles, and techniques for reaching out and marketing the public library. The workshop is free. Register at http://www.islcleo.org.

2006 - 150
Used Microfilm Readers: Paris Public Library is helping Edgar County Genealogy Library find new homes for two microfilm readers. The Dukane MicroReader 27A25 (reads film & fiche, extra bulbs included) is $50.00. The Brunning 150 Microfiche Reader is free. Both may be picked up at the genealogy library. Contact either library by email, parislib@midwestfirst.com or ecgl@comwares.net.

2006 - 151
Lost Book: St. Joseph Township Library is missing a book--Daniel Silva, “The Confessor," hardback, bar code 32087000314128. Catlin placed it in delivery at the beginning of March. St. Joseph Township Library still has not received it. Contact Susan McKinney at 217-469-2159 or smckin@ltnet.ltls.org.

2006 - 152
LINC Acquisition Demonstration: LTLS invites all directors of libraries not currently using the Acquisitions module to a demonstration/discussion on April 20, 2006, 10-11:30 a.m., at LTLS. The point of this meeting is to provide enough information about the product for the director to make a decision on whether or not the Acquisitions module would be of benefit to the library’s patrons. The major benefit of using the Acquisitions module is that a library’s patron can place holds on items that are on order. When the items are barcoded, the patron will get the items first. Training sessions for staff members could take place after security and the module have been set up. Directors can also join us virtually via the web and a telephone conferencing number. You will need a computer connected to either a cable modem or T1 and a telephone that can be muted. If you would like to join us virtually, please send an email to ltls@lincolntrail.info stating that is your intention. A confirming email with all the information that you need for the meeting will be sent a few days before the 20th. Registration is required. Register at http://dot.ltls.org:591/OnlineReg/onlinereg.htm or send an email to ce@lincolntrail.info. If you have any questions, call Donna Schaal at 217-352-0047, Ext. 204, or email dschaa@lincolntrail.info.

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2006 - 147	Lincoln Trail Calendar for April 8 - May 5, 2006:
April 8	LINC Getting Started, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., LTLS
April 8	LINC Basic Circulation, 1:30-5 p.m., LTLS
April 12	SILO Training, 1-4 p.m., LTLS
April 17	LTLS Board of Directors Meeting, 7 p.m., LTLS
April 19	LINC Policy Council, 1:30 p.m., LTLS
April 20	LINC Acquisition Demonstration, 10-11:30 a.m., LTLS
April 24	Diversity Forum: Libraries and Communities Building Bridges: An Inter-Cultural Dialogue, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Effingham
April 26	LTLS Strategic Planning Committee Meeting, 4:30 p.m., LTLS
April 27	Libraries and Community Crisis, 2-4 p.m., LTLS
April 27	LTLS Technology Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., LTLS
April 28	Library Challenges and Opportunities: Google Print, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., LTLS
May 3	LINC Getting Started, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., LTLS
May 4	LINC Basic Circulation, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., LTLS
May 5	LINC Advanced Circultation, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., LTLS
May 5	LINC Adding Items, 1:30-2:30 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 - 148	Visit the LTLS web site to see the following new information: LINC Update - March 28, 2006 Connections - November/December 2005 Diversity Web Site (Funded by an LSTA grant): http://www.librarydiversity.info News Releases: Recognize Your Local Library Staff (March 17, 2006) LTLS Online Book Clubs Upcoming Selections for March through June 2006

2006 - 149	The Illinois State Library Diversity Program will present “Empowering Library Staff to Meet the Needs of the Spanish Speaking Community” on June 8, 2006, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at the Illinois State Library in Springfield. This workshop is for all library staff. Participants will learn about the challenges and benefits of reaching out to serve the Spanish speaking community, the differences and strengths in communication styles, and techniques for reaching out and marketing the public library. The workshop is free. Register at http://www.islcleo.org.

2006 - 150	Used Microfilm Readers: Paris Public Library is helping Edgar County Genealogy Library find new homes for two microfilm readers. The Dukane MicroReader 27A25 (reads film & fiche, extra bulbs included) is $50.00. The Brunning 150 Microfiche Reader is free. Both may be picked up at the genealogy library. Contact either library by email, parislib@midwestfirst.com or ecgl@comwares.net.

2006 - 151	Lost Book: St. Joseph Township Library is missing a book--Daniel Silva, “The Confessor," hardback, bar code 32087000314128. Catlin placed it in delivery at the beginning of March. St. Joseph Township Library still has not received it. Contact Susan McKinney at 217-469-2159 or smckin@ltnet.ltls.org.

2006 - 152	LINC Acquisition Demonstration: LTLS invites all directors of libraries not currently using the Acquisitions module to a demonstration/discussion on April 20, 2006, 10-11:30 a.m., at LTLS. The point of this meeting is to provide enough information about the product for the director to make a decision on whether or not the Acquisitions module would be of benefit to the library’s patrons. The major benefit of using the Acquisitions module is that a library’s patron can place holds on items that are on order. When the items are barcoded, the patron will get the items first. Training sessions for staff members could take place after security and the module have been set up. Directors can also join us virtually via the web and a telephone conferencing number. You will need a computer connected to either a cable modem or T1 and a telephone that can be muted. If you would like to join us virtually, please send an email to ltls@lincolntrail.info stating that is your intention. A confirming email with all the information that you need for the meeting will be sent a few days before the 20th. Registration is required. Register at http://dot.ltls.org:591/OnlineReg/onlinereg.htm or send an email to ce@lincolntrail.info. If you have any questions, call Donna Schaal at 217-352-0047, Ext. 204, or email dschaa@lincolntrail.info.