From KAbery at cslib.org Mon Nov 3 05:14:55 2008 From: KAbery at cslib.org (Kris Abery) Date: Mon Nov 3 05:11:47 2008 Subject: [Conntech] State Library Workshop Update for 11/10/08 References: <490B207C0200004B00017FC8@ns2.cslib.org> <490EB2FF0200004B00018021@ns2.cslib.org> Message-ID: <490EB2FE.F821.004B.0@cslib.org> Please excuse the cross posting There are seats available in the following workshops scheduled for November 2008. To register access the Continuing Education Calendar of Events at: http://tinyurl.com/CSLCalendar Introduction to PowerPoint 2007 Nov. 12th (MLSC) NEW Would you like to improve your ability to get your message across to other people? PowerPoint presentations are an exciting way to communicate your message to an audience. You can master most aspects of PowerPoint in this day-long workshop. You can learn how to create a simple and colorful presentation for use with the public or your colleagues. Each participant will have time to work on his/her own presentation. Complete description: http://tinyurl.com/6erd4l Basic Image Editing for Free - Nov. 13th (MLSC) NEW Picasa, IrfanView, and XnView are free programs that can be used for basic image editing. Picasa is great for organizing pictures and has great search capabilities. IrfanView is an image viewer and editor that supports all major graphic formats and allows you to modify color depth, crop, and sharpen images. XnView provides standard image management functions as well as the ability to create autorun CD's for an easy way to distribute pictures. Complete description: http://tinyurl.com/6ek3dt Protecting Your PC from Security Threats - Nov. 13th (MLSC) NEW Hackers and scammers are always coming up with new ways to get access to your PC to steal valuable information which may be used for marketing purposes or to capture logins, passwords, and account details. This workshop will look at the latest security threats such as spyware, bots, phishing, keyloggers, rootkits, ransomware and more, and the steps you can take to minimize risk. Complete description: http://tinyurl.com/6m43tl --- Scanned by M+ Guardian Messaging Firewall --- From jnocek at portlandct.org Mon Nov 3 07:39:31 2008 From: jnocek at portlandct.org (Janet Nocek) Date: Mon Nov 3 07:39:51 2008 Subject: [Conntech] Portland Library closing Message-ID: <44C228B203B74506A8D4D5590BBEE474@library.portlandct.org> Portland Library will not provide library services on Election Day, Tuesday November 4, as the library is a polling place for the Town of Portland. Staff may be contacted, preferably by email. Janet Nocek Library Director Portland Library 20 Freestone Ave Portland, Ct 06480 860-342-6771 jnocek@portlandct.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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To register access the Continuing Education Calendar of Events at http://tinyurl.com/CSLCalendar Excel 2007 Pt.1 & Pt.2 - Dec. 3rd (Pt.1) & Dec. 17th (Pt.2) (MLSC) Part 1 is designed for the Excel beginner or for those with a little experience. You'll start with basic concepts & move on to developing formulas. After formatting your spreadsheets, you'll be tackling charts and creating ones that will impress your co-workers. In part 2 you'll explore more advanced functions. You will learn how to name cells and ranges, use those names in formulas and much more. Complete description: http://tinyurl.com/5wosco Library Journal Design Institute East: Going Green - Dec. 4th (Legislative Office Building) The 4th Library Journal Design Institute moves to Connecticut for a one-day think tank on green design. We will bring together leading architects, designers, librarians, and vendors to hone in on the challenges and solutions we face in making libraries sustainable. Join us for a day-long series of green-themed presentations, panels, and breakout sessions, and learn the latest developments, options, costs and strategies being adopted. For additional details and registration information visit:http://www.libraryjournal.com/index.asp?layout=contentinfodetail&articleid=CA6599608 Advanced Book Repair: Hardcover Techniques - Dec 5th (Farmington PL) Would you like to save money by getting more uses per book? Have you already done all the easy repairs and have a shelf left over of difficult broken spines on hardcover books? This workshop is appropriate for a library staff member or volunteer who has done basic book repair or taken a basic book repair workshop and is ready to try some advanced repair techniques. Emphasis will be on spine repairs for hardcover books, where professional rebinding is not an option due to brittle paper, or lack of access to a bindery or the funds to pay for rebinding. Complete description: http://tinyurl.com/5dlfr4 WordPress Websites - Dec. 9th (Bristol PL) Looking for a simple way to have an attractive and useful web presence? One that is easy to maintain as well? Sound too good to be true? Come learn how it can be done with Wordpress. Wordpress is a content management system that lets you create and maintain a website without learning complex & expensive web development software. At the end of the workshop you'll be able to update your Wordpress website from any computer that has an internet connection. Complete description: http://tinyurl.com/6d8exc Online Outreach and Marketing - Dec. 10th (WLSC) In the Web 2.0 environment, libraries need to learn to reach beyond traditional ideas of outreach & take advantage of new tools for connecting with their users. During this workshop we'll discuss a variety of ideas for libraries to get information out into spaces beyond their library web sites and to connect with their users on their own online turf. We'll look at community events calendars, monitoring local blogs and other forums, social review sites and much more. **This is a hands-on session, so come prepared with information about your library, services and events to get started with your own online outreach plan. ** Complete description: http://tinyurl.com/4e2z5e Microsoft Word 2007 - Dec. 11th (Bristol PL) Devote a day to mastering the topic in this workshop and multiply the efficiency with which you can work in Microsoft Word 2007. Learn how to do mail merges the easy way. Eliminate inconsistent tabs and indents, create and format tables with ease, and discover great tips on applying attractive customized formats. Complete description: http://tinyurl.com/5un2be Gone Phishing: Spam, Scams & Email Hoaxes - Dec. 15th (WLSC) Have you ever received an email from Paypal or eBay asking you to verify your account because it was compromised or hacked? If you responded, you may have been hooked in a phishing expedition! In this workshop you will explore some of the internet methods criminals use to steal your identity. We will learn how to identify some of the more popular email scams and explore tools & tricks to help protect yourself from them. Complete description: http://tinyurl.com/5jdeuc Google: Friend or Foe - Dec. 15th (WLSC) Google is often vilified as an enemy to the Reference Librarian. Other information professionals cannot live without it. Love it or hate it, Google is a powerful search engine, that when used properly, can lead you to a correct answer within a few clicks. Join us as we explore the functions built into Google such as airport, book, blog, scholar, and much more that will make this search engine a librarian?s best friend. Complete description: http://tinyurl.com/5eambv Free iCONN Webinar: EBSCO History & Science Reference Center Database Training - Dec. 19th (ONLINE) On Friday, December 19th, Pamela Erickson, Implementation Specialist for EBSCO Publishing, will conduct an online training session for the History & Science Reference Center databases. The training session is open to all Connecticut library staff. Complete description: http://tinyurl.com/6g67ag --- Scanned by M+ Guardian Messaging Firewall --- From JCayer at mail.fairfield.edu Mon Nov 3 10:13:01 2008 From: JCayer at mail.fairfield.edu (Cayer, John) Date: Mon Nov 3 10:13:07 2008 Subject: [Conntech] Fax for Fairfield University Message-ID: <35F6949677CEEE40A7B13E96747FFA5E013789CB@fdsms.univ.fairfield.local> Greetings The fax for the ILL department at Fairfield University is inoperable at the moment. We are expecting repairs by the end of the week..hopefully. If you have been trying to or are expecting to fax us at 203 254-4135 please send your requests via USPS to the address below. We will do are best to expedite them and apologize for the inconvenience. Regards, John A Cayer InterLibrary Services DiMenna-Nyselius Library Fairfield University (FAU) 1073 N Benson Rd Fairfield, CT 06824 From nhfplevents at gmail.com Mon Nov 3 11:57:53 2008 From: nhfplevents at gmail.com (carol brown) Date: Mon Nov 3 11:57:56 2008 Subject: [Conntech] Double header at New Haven Public Library this Thursday, Nov. 6 Message-ID: <97c6e0b20811031157k7915df4ay193df9669ef2fbc3@mail.gmail.com> *Two Special programs on Thursday, Nov. 6 at New Haven Public Library, 133 Elm St. No charge; free parking for both: * *5-6pm--Music, Memory and the Politics of Jewish-American History,* with Univ. of CA professor Josh Kun. Director of The Popular Music Project at USC Annenberg's Norman Lear Center, Kun also founded a nonprofit record label for lost treasures of Jewish-American music. This is a presentation of Yale's American Studies Program. In 50+ Transition Center, Main floor. Details 946-7431. *6-7pm--Dramaturg April Donahower sets the stage for upcoming production of Long Wharf Theatre's A CIVIL WAR CHRISTMAS* by Pulitzer Prize-winner Paula Vogel. Donahower will be joined by members of the Descendants of CT 29th Colored Voluntary Infantry Regiment. The public is invited to revisit a time in New Haven's and our nation's past--and to look forward to a great new theatrical experience! Win two free tickets to the play! In Performing Arts, lower level. 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Please join us for the upcoming meeting of the: Business Services Roundtable Co-Chairs: Jennifer Keohane (Simsbury PL) and Linda Panovich-Sachs (Trumbull L) West Hartford Public Library Directions: http://www.westhartfordlibrary.org/about/directions.htm Friday, November 7, 2008 9:00 - Sign-in and networking 9:30 to 10:30 - Presentation 10:30 - Roundtable discussion Register online: http://www.ctlibrarians.org/events/register.html Topic - Job Hunting in the Library: Resources and Tools to Help You and Your Patrons If the economists and media are correct, we'll all be seeing more job seekers in our libraries. This is a great time to get an update about what resources and programs are available. Join BSR on Friday, November 7 at the West Hartford Public Library for a session with Andrea Slusarz from the CT Department of Labor entitled "Job Hunting in the Library: Resources and Tools to Help You and Your Patrons." Bring your own tips and hints to share with the group. Sign-in and networking at 9:00, presentation from 9:30 to 10:30 followed by roundtable discussion. Register online: http://www.ctlibrarians.org/events/register.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Kirsten Kilbourn - Part-time Project Coordinator kkilbourn@ctlibrarians.org CONNECTICUT LIBRARY CONSORTIUM 234 Court Street, Middletown CT 06457 p. 860-344-8777 x104, f. 860-344-9199 www.ctlibrarians.org Got Questions? Try InfoAnytime - http://www.infoanytime.org Connecticut's 24/7 Virtual Reference Service From nhfplevents at gmail.com Tue Nov 4 08:44:04 2008 From: nhfplevents at gmail.com (carol brown) Date: Tue Nov 4 08:44:10 2008 Subject: [Conntech] Thanks for input about CT writing contests Message-ID: <97c6e0b20811040844o58dc7dcfpd81f16f1d5c4b594@mail.gmail.com> Following are resources that I received: Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism offers grants for fiction writers/playwrights/poets every two years. The next submission deadline for that category is September 2010 for funding in 2011. Nutmegs for children's authors. *http://www.nutmegaward.org/ * Center for the Book: * http://www.hartfordpl.lib.ct.us/cfb/cba2008PR_finalists.htm * CT Authors and Publishers Association (CAPA) awards prizes. Dan Uitti, CAPA President 860-274-9065 dan@uitti.net or Brian Jud, Founder at 800-562-4357 -- Carol Brown Adult Programming New Haven Free Public Library 133 Elm St., New Haven CT 06510 (203) 946-8835 Visit www.nhbulletin.blogspot.com for regional events and information. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Sincerely, Deborah Fleet Library Director Voluntown Public Library Box 26, 107 Main Street Voluntown, CT 06384 Voice(860)376-0485 Fax (860)376-4324 M, W, Fri - 2-6, Tue. 10-8, Thur. 10-6, Sat 10-2 http://www.geocities.com/vltnlib/   "Books are the bees which carry the quickening pollen from one to another mind." - James Russell Lowell -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mylist.net/archives/conntech/attachments/20081103/eec782bd/attachment.htm From kkilbourn at ctlibrarians.org Tue Nov 4 10:16:16 2008 From: kkilbourn at ctlibrarians.org (Kirsten Kilbourn) Date: Tue Nov 4 10:15:19 2008 Subject: [Conntech] *Joint* Reference and Technology Roundtable Message-ID: <8B915860DACB47C9B9C9C40E51DD568C@kirstendell8400> Excuse cross postings... Please join us for a *joint* meeting of the: Reference and Technology Roundtables Reference Co-chairs: Linda Sousa (Russell Library, Middletown) and Patricia Watson (New Britain Public Library) Technology Co-chairs: Nancy Haag (North Haven Memorial Library) and Julie Lee (Russell Library, Middletown) Russell Library, Middletown Directions: http://www.russelllibrary.org/about_us/directions.html Thursday, November 13, 2008 9:30 to Noon – Meeting Register online: http://www.ctlibrarians.org/events/register.html Topic – Guest speaker Marshall Breeding On Thursday, November 13 at 9:30 AM at the Russell Library in Middletown, the Reference Roundtable will team up with Technology Roundtable to co-sponsor an open source discussion with Marshall Breeding. Our featured speaker Marshall Breeding (http://staffweb.library.vanderbilt.edu/breeding/) is Director for Innovative Technologies and Research for the Jean and Alexander Heard Library at Vanderbilt University. In addition to his work at the library, Breeding maintains the lib-web-cats and Library Technology Guides Web sites; writes the monthly Systems Librarian column in Computers in Libraries published by Information Today; and for the last six years has written the annual Automated System Marketplace feature for Library Journal, among many other accomplishments and pursuits. This is a free program brought to you by CLC. Register online: http://www.ctlibrarians.org/events/register.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Kirsten Kilbourn - Part-time Project Coordinator kkilbourn@ctlibrarians.org CONNECTICUT LIBRARY CONSORTIUM 234 Court Street, Middletown, CT 06457 p. 860-344-8777 x104, f. 860-344-9199 www.ctlibrarians.org   Got Questions? Try InfoAnytime - http://www.infoanytime.org Connecticut's 24/7 Virtual Reference Service _______________________________________________ CLClist mailing list CLClist@ctlibrarians.org http://lists.ctlibrarians.org/mailman/listinfo/clclist From kkilbourn at ctlibrarians.org Tue Nov 4 10:17:29 2008 From: kkilbourn at ctlibrarians.org (Kirsten Kilbourn) Date: Tue Nov 4 10:16:32 2008 Subject: [Conntech] Children's Librarians' Roundtable - South Message-ID: Excuse cross posting... Please join us for the next meeting of the: Children's Librarians' Roundtable - South Chair: Sue Hartley, Cheshire Public Library Cheshire Public Library Directions: http://www.cheshirelib.org/about/directions.htm Monday, November 17, 2008 9:30 – Coffee and networking 10:00 – Workshop Register online: http://www.ctlibrarians.org/events/register.html Topic – The Stress Management Show! Stress getting in the way? Join your colleagues on Monday, November 17 at the Cheshire Public Library for The Stress Management Show - a stress management workshop with mime artist Robert Rivest. "The Stress Management Show" is a humorous look at the many ways people stress themselves out. Through comedy, insight, and interaction, Robert Rivest (www.rivestmime.com) shares his tried and true methods of stress reduction. This series of mime stories offers both comic relief and practical stress relieving techniques. Robert Rivest has the audience entertained and enthralled as he explores how to build concentration, calm the body and quiet the mind. Register online: http://www.ctlibrarians.org/events/register.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Kirsten Kilbourn - Part-time Project Coordinator kkilbourn@ctlibrarians.org CONNECTICUT LIBRARY CONSORTIUM 234 Court Street, Middletown, CT 06457 p. 860-344-8777 x104, f. 860-344-9199 www.ctlibrarians.org   Got Questions? Try InfoAnytime - http://www.infoanytime.org Connecticut's 24/7 Virtual Reference Service From bbutler at tolland.org Tue Nov 4 10:53:21 2008 From: bbutler at tolland.org (Barbara Butler) Date: Tue Nov 4 10:59:40 2008 Subject: [Conntech] Poeple Counters Message-ID: <70AF048C6A7A884E8694B84570658B684C23C8@tolland-ms1.tolland.org> Good Afternoon Everyone, Is anyone using the Walker Wireless on entryways? If so, how well does it work at counting all who come through the door (even when two people enter at the same time.) If you do not use the Walker, what do you use and how well does it work? Thanks in advance, Barbara Barbara A. Butler, M.L.S., M.S. Director of Library Services Town of Tolland Tolland, CT 06084 860-871-3622 860-871-3626 (fax) bbutler@tolland.org "She is too fond of books, and it has addled her brain." -- Louisa May Alcott. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mylist.net/archives/conntech/attachments/20081104/99934296/attachment.htm From TNewman at cslib.org Tue Nov 4 13:15:38 2008 From: TNewman at cslib.org (Tom Newman) Date: Tue Nov 4 13:12:40 2008 Subject: [Conntech] CT ILL Statistics for 2008/2009 Message-ID: <4910742C.7D6F.0033.0@cslib.org> The Connecticut Interlibrary Loan Activity, July 2007 - June 2008 report is now available on WebJunction Connecticut: http://ct.webjunction.org/ct/stats/articles/content/25991964 Data in this seventeenth annual compilation of Connecticut interlibrary loan activity is based on the monthly interlibrary loan reports received at the State Library from 160 public libraries, 29 academic libraries, and 4 special libraries during July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008. While this represents the majority of public and some academic libraries in the state, the report is not comprehensive. To save on printing costs and trees, we will not be printing this report this year. For the first time, however, the complete report (rather than just a summary) is available on WebJunction CT. If you have any questions about the report, don't hesitate to contact me. Tom Newman State Library Data Coordinator & WebJunction CT Editor Connecticut State Library 231 Capitol Avenue Hartford, CT 06106-1537 860-757-6573 fax: 860-757-6503 tnewman@cslib.org http://ct.webjunction.org --- Scanned by M+ Guardian Messaging Firewall --- From mabeh at conncoll.edu Tue Nov 4 16:46:23 2008 From: mabeh at conncoll.edu (Behney, Melissa A. (Information Services)) Date: Tue Nov 4 16:48:17 2008 Subject: [Conntech] Announcing ACRL NEC Scholarly Communication Program, Dec 4 Message-ID: ACRL New England Chapter is proud to announce the formation of the Scholarly Communication special interest group and its inaugural program. Please save the date! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~ ACRL NEC Scholarly Communication SIG INAUGURAL PROGRAM DECEMBER 4, 2008: Boston Public Library, 9:30-3:00. Lunch on your own at local eatery such as Sebastian's or brown bag. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~ Please join us for the founding meeting of a new ACRL New England Chapter Special Interest Group for Scholarly Communication. This first meeting will offer: . A chance to get in at the very beginning and share your ideas for how this SIG could help support our efforts in New England. . An opportunity to meet and share viewpoints with other local librarians who are thinking about and working on scholarly communication issues on their campuses. . Insights from Stuart Shieber, the founding director of Harvard's new Office for Scholarly Communication, and James O. Welch, Jr., and Virginia B. Welch Professor of Computer Science, who was the author of Harvard's Open Access Policy. . Short updates on recent news from major meetings, and on the NIH Public Access Policy. . Roundtables on a range of current topics. This is our chance to build a solid community to support scholarly communication issues. We hope to see you there! Agenda and registration details will be coming soon. Watch the ACRL/NEC website for details (www.acrlnec.org). Marilyn Billings from UMass and Carolyn Mills from UConn are the SIG co-chairs. From ehansen at cslib.org Wed Nov 5 08:39:02 2008 From: ehansen at cslib.org (Eric Hansen) Date: Wed Nov 5 08:36:14 2008 Subject: [Conntech] Fwd: Gale Software Maintenance Release Scheduled for 11/15/08 at 4:00am EST References: Message-ID: <491185D5.6A08.0027.0@cslib.org> Cross-posted; please excuse duplication. Please forward as appropriate. An FYI to all, Eric Eric Hansen Electronic Resources Coordinator iCONN.org 785 South Main Street Middletown, CT 06547-5101 Tel. 860.704.2224 888.256.1222 (in CT) Fax 860.704.2229 ehansen@cslib.org >>> Gale TechnicalSupport 11/5/2008 11:08 AM >>> Dear Gale Customer, A software maintenance release will take place on Saturday, November 15, 2008. The work will begin at 4:00am EST and last until approximately 5:30am EST. The release will focus on enhancements to our Books and Authors product. Customers accessing Gale resources during this time may experience a brief interruption in service. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for choosing Gale to support your information needs. We appreciate your business. --- Scanned by M+ Guardian Messaging Firewall --- --- Scanned by M+ Guardian Messaging Firewall --- From WSullivan at cslib.org Wed Nov 5 08:51:44 2008 From: WSullivan at cslib.org (William Sullivan) Date: Wed Nov 5 08:48:51 2008 Subject: [Conntech] 2008 Library Automation Survey Message-ID: <491188CF.8829.00BC.0@cslib.org> This message is being posted for Marshall Breeding (http://staffweb.library.vanderbilt.edu/breeding/ ): I am conducting another round of the library automation perceptions survey. Last year's survey was the basis for "Perceptions 2007: an international survey of library automation:" http://www.librarytechnology.org/perceptions2007.pl The data collected through this year's survey will inform a similar report that provides the statistical results and interprets to the extent possible what it says about the current library automation arena. The survey aims to measure how libraries perceive their current library automation system, the companies involved in their support and development, and to gauge interest in open source alternatives. As more libraries become involved with open source ILS products, I'm especially interested in measuring their satisfaction relative to those that use traditionally licensed systems. Last year I received 1,779 survey responses. An even larger volume of responses this year will help increase the validity of the survey and result in a stronger report regarding the state of the industry. I think that all of us have an interest in gaining a better understanding of what libraries think about their current automation situation as we think about effective strategies going forward. Please take a few minutes to respond to the survey. The following link provides more information about the survey and is the easiest way to get to the survey response form: http://www.librarytechnology.org/blog.pl?ThreadID=91 If you responded last year, I'm still very much interested in having you respond this time also. Comparing the results of the two years might reveal interesting shifts in perceptions. Thanks for participating. William Sullivan, Administrator iCONN - Connecticut's re-search engine www.iconn.org Connecticut State Library www.cslib.org 786 South Main Street, Middletown, CT 06457 wsullivan@cslib.org p: 860-704-2230 or 888-256-1222 (toll-free in CT) f: 860-704-2229 --- Scanned by M+ Guardian Messaging Firewall --- From maryellen at douglaslibrary.org Wed Nov 5 08:56:21 2008 From: maryellen at douglaslibrary.org (Mary Ellen Beck) Date: Wed Nov 5 08:58:00 2008 Subject: [Conntech] PLEASE POST Message-ID: <0F2C8B56F33B804D93656D767E70D08D0263E97E@exch2.reg8.loc> Mary Ellen Beck Director Douglas Library 22 Main Street Hebron, Connecticut 06248 Phone 860-228-9312 Fax: 860-228-4372 -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Employment applications are available by calling (860) 537-7220, by appearing in person at the First Selectman?s Office, or through www.colchesterct.gov. The Town of Colchester is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of physical disabilities. Siobhan M. Grogan, MLS Cragin Memorial Library 8 Linwood Avenue (Route 16) Colchester, Connecticut 06415 U.S.A. Telephone: 860-537-5752 Fax: 860-537-4559 Email: sgrogan_craginml@yahoo.com website: colchesterct.gov From TNewman at cslib.org Wed Nov 5 11:52:43 2008 From: TNewman at cslib.org (Tom Newman) Date: Wed Nov 5 11:49:33 2008 Subject: [Conntech] Public Library Annual Report References: <48F46F24.7D6F.0033.0@cslib.org> Message-ID: <4911B23B.7D6F.0033.0@cslib.org> Attention: Public Library Directors The deadline for submitting the CT Public Library Annual Report 2007/2008 and Application for State Grant 2008/2009 is approaching. All reports must be submitted by November 14, 2008. That's just seven working days away! For basic information on the report/application, see http://ct.webjunction.org/ct/grants/articles/content/8004773 . For questions or problems, please call or email me. Thanks! Tom Tom Newman Library Data Coordinator & WebJunction CT Editor Connecticut State Library 231 Capitol Avenue Hartford, CT 06106-1537 860-757-6573 fax: 860-757-6503 tnewman@cslib.org http://ct.webjunction.org --- Scanned by M+ Guardian Messaging Firewall --- From pvalsecchi at ci.woodbridge.ct.us Wed Nov 5 13:02:19 2008 From: pvalsecchi at ci.woodbridge.ct.us (Valsecchi, Patricia) Date: Wed Nov 5 12:59:18 2008 Subject: [Conntech] Vampires in New England with Dr. Nicholas Bellantoni @ Woodbridge Library Message-ID: Vampires in New England with Dr. Nicholas Bellantoni Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 7:00 pm Connecticut State Archaeologist Dr. Nicholas Bellantoni brings back the dead in this fascinating look at the real vampire beliefs that once prevailed among 18th century New Englanders. He will present archaeological proof and modern forensic evidence for its existence in Connecticut. Dr. Bellantoni serves as the state archaeologist with the CT State Museum of Natural History and Archaeology Center at the University of Connecticut. He received his doctorate in anthropology from UConn in 1987 and was shortly thereafter appointed state archaeologist. His duties are many, but primarily include the preservation of archaeological sites in the state. His research background is the analysis of skeletal remains from eastern North America. He has been excavating in Connecticut for over 30 years This program is free and open to the public - mature audiences only. Seating is limited - registration is required. --Patricia Valsecchi Community Services Director Woodbridge Town Library 10 Newton Road Woodbridge, CT 06525 203-389-3466 203-389-3457 Fax www.woodbridge.lioninc.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: http://mylist.net/archives/conntech/attachments/20081106/aafa3916/attachment.htm From KAbery at cslib.org Fri Nov 7 05:23:12 2008 From: KAbery at cslib.org (Kris Abery) Date: Fri Nov 7 05:20:30 2008 Subject: [Conntech] State Library Workshop Update for 11/17/08 References: <490B20B90200004B00017FCA@ns2.cslib.org> <490B20FE0200004B00017FCD@ns2.cslib.org> <490B213F0200004B00017FD0@ns2.cslib.org> <491052370200004B000181F9@ns2.cslib.org> <4912C0BE0200004B000182D4@ns2.cslib.org> <4912D8B90200004B000182FE@ns2.cslib.org> <4913FAF00200004B0001832E@ns2.cslib.org> Message-ID: <4913FAEF.F821.004B.0@cslib.org> Please excuse the cross posting There are seats available in the following workshops scheduled for the week of Nov. 17th. To register access the Continuing Education Calendar of Events at: http://tinyurl.com/CSLCalendar Online Outreach & Marketing - Nov. 17th (Bristol) NEW In the Web 2.0 environment, libraries need to learn to reach beyond traditional ideas of outreach and take advantage of new tools for connecting with their users online. During this workshop we'll discuss a variety of ideas for libraries to get information out into spaces beyond their library web sites and to connect with their users on their own online turf. Complete description: http://tinyurl.com/4e2z5e Metadata Theory & Practice - Nov. 17th (Wallingford PL) NEW Digital information and objects are being created at an astounding rate, and now permeate almost every aspect of our lives. The ability to find and use this plethora of digital matter is to a large part dependent on the associated metadata, or the data about the digital data. In this workshop we will explore metadata concepts, and practice application of metadata through written exercises. Complete description: http://tinyurl.com/6mp2vv WordPress Websites - Nov. 20th (WLSC) & Dec. 9th (Bristol PL) NEW Looking for a simple way to have an attractive and useful web presence? Come learn how it can be done with Wordpress. Wordpress is a content management system that lets you create and maintain a website without learning complex & expensive web development software. At the end of the workshop you'll be able to update your Wordpress website from any computer that has an internet connection. Complete description: http://tinyurl.com/6d8exc Dreamweaver 8 Pt.1 & Pt.2 - Nov. 19th & Dec. 8th (MLSC) Macromedia Dreamweaver 8 is a powerful web design software that allows beginners to create professional looking web sites. This two- day workshop is intended to be taken in order. The topics covered in part 2 will build on the topics covered in part 2. Complete description: http://tinyurl.com/5gqe2m Wikis & Project Teams Nov. 20th (MLSC) NEW Keep the momentum in your project teams with a wiki. Participants in this half-day workshop will learn to use Mediawiki, a free open source wiki, to improve communication and productivity in formal and informal project teams. Complete description: http://tinyurl.com/585vx4 Moodle & Peer Training Nov. 20th (MLSC) NEW Learn to noodle with Moodle, a free open source learning management system. In this half day workshop, you will learn to use Moodle to support in-house training activities and documentation for your library staff. Complete description: http://tinyurl.com/57e3yn Weeding in the Garden of Good & Evil - Nov. 21st (Cheshire PL) Weeding your library?s collection can be a daunting task but it is a critical component to providing excellent library service to your community. This workshop will give you the tools and enthusiasm that you will need to assess your collection and make decisions on what material needs to be weeded out of it. complete description: http://ct.webjunction.org/ct/workshops/articles/content/2800501 Kris Abery Continuing Education Coordinator Connecticut State Library Division of Library Development 786 South Main Street Middletown, CT 06457 Tele: (860) 704 - 2206 Fax: (860) 704 - 2228 --- Scanned by M+ Guardian Messaging Firewall --- From JMercure at NewingtonCT.Gov Fri Nov 7 07:49:59 2008 From: JMercure at NewingtonCT.Gov (Mercure, Jeanette) Date: Fri Nov 7 07:50:49 2008 Subject: [Conntech] books by mail Message-ID: <315255D18EA23A4588668F93E387D61A01F553CA@srvex001.TON.LOCAL> The Newington Library is beginning to look into a books by mail service. If you offer this service would you please give me some feedback on its popularity, costs, pros and cons? Thanks for your help and insight. Jeanette Jeanette Francini Head of Collection Management Lucy Robbins Welles Library 95 Cedar Street Newington, CT 06111 jmercure@newingtonct.gov 860-665-8714 We must be the change we wish to see in the world. Gandhi ******************************************************************************************* The information contained in this electronic message may be confidential and/or privileged. If you received this in error, please inform the sender and remove any record of this message. Please note that messages to or from the Town of Newington may be subject to Freedom of Information statutes and regulations. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mylist.net/archives/conntech/attachments/20081107/915aea7f/attachment.htm From MEngels at cslib.org Fri Nov 7 09:23:09 2008 From: MEngels at cslib.org (Mary Engels) Date: Fri Nov 7 09:19:49 2008 Subject: [Conntech] If you're in the area... Message-ID: <4914332D.1A3E.008E.0@cslib.org> of the Cora J Belden Library in Rocky Hill on Monday November 10th between 5:00 and 6:30 please stop by to welcome our new library director, Mary Hogan! Mary Engels, Director Middletown Library Service Center 786 South Main St. Middletown, CT 06457 Phone 860-704-2207; in CT 800-437-2313 Fax: 860-704-2228 mengels@cslib.org http://ct.webjunction.org --- Scanned by M+ Guardian Messaging Firewall --- From mshasskarl at libraryconnection.info Fri Nov 7 13:36:50 2008 From: mshasskarl at libraryconnection.info (Marie Spratlin Hasskarl) Date: Fri Nov 7 13:32:14 2008 Subject: [Conntech] Resume program Message-ID: <200811071632666.SM02312@staffa2> Please post this for your public. Thanks, Marie Marie Spratlin Hasskarl Library Director Burlington Public Library 34 Library Lane/ PO Box 1379 Burlington, CT 06013-1379 860. 673.3331 860.673.0897 fax burlingtonctlibrary.info website mshasskarl@libraryconnection.info -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mylist.net/archives/conntech/attachments/20081107/36263673/attachment-0001.htm -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/gif Size: 5665 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://mylist.net/archives/conntech/attachments/20081107/36263673/attachment-0001.gif -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Regards, Steve ______________________________________ Stephen Cauffman, Interlibrary Loan Coordinator Connecticut Digital Library http://www.iconn.org Connecticut State Library http://www.cslib.org Middletown Library Service Center 786 South Main Street, Middletown, CT 06457-5101 Telephone: (860) 344-2020, toll free in Conn: (888) 256-1222 Fax: (860) 344-2556 E-mail: scauffman@cslib.org --- Scanned by M+ Guardian Messaging Firewall --- From KAbery at cslib.org Mon Nov 10 10:25:43 2008 From: KAbery at cslib.org (Kris Abery) Date: Mon Nov 10 10:23:09 2008 Subject: [Conntech] Seats Available Nov. CE Workshops Message-ID: <49183556.F821.004B.0@cslib.org> Please excuse the cross posting There are seats available in the following workshops scheduled for the week of Nov. 17th. To register access the Continuing Education Calendar of Events at: http://tinyurl.com/CSLCalendar Dreamweaver 8 Pt.1 & Pt.2 - Nov. 19th & Dec. 8th (MLSC) - 2 seats Macromedia Dreamweaver 8 is a powerful web design software that allows beginners to create professional looking web sites. This two- day workshop is intended to be taken in order. The topics covered in part 2 will build on the topics covered in part 2. Complete description: http://tinyurl.com/5gqe2m Wikis & Project Teams Nov. 20th (MLSC) NEW - 2 seats available Keep the momentum in your project teams with a wiki. Participants in this half-day workshop will learn to use Mediawiki, a free open source wiki, to improve communication and productivity in formal and informal project teams. Complete description: http://tinyurl.com/585vx4 Moodle & Peer Training Nov. 20th (MLSC) NEW - 2 seats available Learn to noodle with Moodle, a free open source learning management system. In this half day workshop, you will learn to use Moodle to support in-house training activities and documentation for your library staff. Complete description: http://tinyurl.com/57e3yn Weeding in the Garden of Good & Evil - Nov. 21st (Cheshire PL) - 1 seat available Weeding your library?s collection can be a daunting task but it is a critical component to providing excellent library service to your community. This workshop will give you the tools and enthusiasm that you will need to assess your collection and make decisions on what material needs to be weeded out of it. complete description: http://ct.webjunction.org/ct/workshops/articles/content/2800501 Kris Abery Continuing Education Coordinator Connecticut State Library Division of Library Development 786 South Main Street Middletown, CT 06457 Tele: (860) 704 - 2206 Fax: (860) 704 - 2228 --- Scanned by M+ Guardian Messaging Firewall --- From illcatn at libraryconnection.info Mon Nov 10 12:15:33 2008 From: illcatn at libraryconnection.info (ILL Canton) Date: Mon Nov 10 12:15:44 2008 Subject: [Conntech] For Twain enthusiasts: The Odd Couple Friendship of Mark Twain and Joe Twichell Saturday Nov. 15th at Canton Public Library Message-ID: <200811101515478.SM02500@refdesk.libraryconnection.info> Author Steve Courtney will talk about his new Joseph Twichell biography and sell and sign copies of his book starting at 2pm on Nov. 15th at the Canton Public Library. Please call the library to register for this presentation. See our website www.cantonpubliclibrary or call our library for more information. We hope to see you. Thanks for your attention Beth Van Ness Reference Librarian Canton Public Library 40 Dyer Avenue Canton, CT 06019 860-693-5800, fax 860-693-5804 C-Car #A-25 From cbradley at ctlibrarians.org Tue Nov 11 15:40:39 2008 From: cbradley at ctlibrarians.org (Christine Bradley) Date: Tue Nov 11 15:37:52 2008 Subject: [Conntech] Serials Cataloging November 18 Message-ID: <000901c94456$e96b7660$6730810a@CLC3> Serials Cataloging, the *fourth of the CLC/OCLC Direct 2008-2009 training opportunities, is Tuesday, November 18 (9:00 coffee, 9:30-3:30 training, with a lunch-on-your-own break from noon to 1:00) at Farmington Library. Instructors are Joni Cassidy of Cassidy Cataloguing Services and Mark Sandford of William Paterson University Library. This full-day workshop will begin with the MARC fields and fixed field elements found in serials records, followed by the recent division of serials into continuing resources and integrating resources (i.e. websites). Since most work these days is done from existing copy, they will briefly touch on the CONSER rules. Then they will focus on identifying the best copy record available, flipping a print record to accommodate an electronic version of an item, keeping up with title changes, and looking at iconn.org. To register, go to: http://www.ctlibrarians.org/events/register_oclctraining.html *For the complete list of training opportunities, visit the CLC/OCLC Direct Training Calendar at http://www.ctlibrarians.org/services/oclctraining.html. Christine Bradley, Executive Director Connecticut Library Consortium 234 Court Street Middletown, Connecticut 06457 Phone: 860-344-8777 ext. 103 Fax: 860-344-9199 cbradley@ctlibrarians.org www.ctlibrarians.org Got Questions? Try InfoAnytime! www.infoanytime.org From sjohnson at guilfordfreelibrary.org Wed Nov 12 07:58:53 2008 From: sjohnson at guilfordfreelibrary.org (Stephanie Johnson) Date: Wed Nov 12 08:00:07 2008 Subject: [Conntech] Verizon Test Man in Guilford Message-ID: Can You Hear Me Now? With his signature horn-rimmed glasses and nerdy appeal, actor Paul Marcarelli has made the Verizon Test Man famous. Come hear Paul at the Guilford Free Library on Thursday November 20 at 7:00 pm. Paul will sit down with local journalist Pam Johnson (Guilford Courier) and talk about his career, his ambitions, how he got started in performing, and how it feels to be known everywhere. A great program for all ages, from High School to adult. Come join us, it's free, we serve refreshments, and you'll see our brand-new library meeting room! Reserve your place at www.guilfordfreelibrary.org or call 203-453-8282. (P.S. Sandy Ruoff's sister was Paul's High School drama coach, and she'll be there to introduce him --it's going to be a great evening!). We'd appreciate it if you'd post the attached flyer for your public. Thank you. Stephanie. Stephanie Johnson Assistant Director Guilford Free Library 67 Park Street Guilford CT 06437 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mylist.net/archives/conntech/attachments/20081112/2dc782f8/attachment-0001.htm -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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"The Stress Management Show" is a humorous look at the many ways people stress themselves out. Through comedy, insight, and interaction, Robert Rivest (www.rivestmime.com) shares his tried and true methods of stress reduction. This series of mime stories offers both comic relief and practical stress relieving techniques. Robert Rivest has the audience entertained and enthralled as he explores how to build concentration, calm the body and quiet the mind. Register online: http://www.ctlibrarians.org/events/register.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Kirsten Kilbourn - Part-time Project Coordinator kkilbourn@ctlibrarians.org CONNECTICUT LIBRARY CONSORTIUM 234 Court Street, Middletown, CT 06457 p. 860-344-8777 x104, f. 860-344-9199 www.ctlibrarians.org   Got Questions? Try InfoAnytime - http://www.infoanytime.org Connecticut's 24/7 Virtual Reference Service From kkilbourn at ctlibrarians.org Wed Nov 12 12:44:53 2008 From: kkilbourn at ctlibrarians.org (Kirsten Kilbourn) Date: Wed Nov 12 12:43:46 2008 Subject: [Conntech] Interlibrary Loan Roundtable - West Message-ID: Excuse cross posting... Please join us for the next meeting of the: Interlibrary Loan Roundtable - West Chair: Mark Gore, Housatonic Community College (mgore@hcc.commnet.edu Housatonic Community College, Bridgeport Directions: http://www.hcc.commnet.edu/gen/finding/directions.asp Thursday, November 20, 2008 9:30 - Networking & sign-in 10:00 - Meeting Register online - http://www.ctlibrarians.org/events/register.html Join your colleagues when they meet next on Thursday, November 20 at Housatonic Community College in Bridgeport. Agenda items include Google Books and ReQuest updates. Have something to add? Please email agenda items to Mark Gore at mgore@hcc.commnet.edu. Sadly, Liz Pizaretz is stepping down as co-chair. Thanks for all your work, Liz, you'll be missed! Are you interested in co-chairing ILL-W with Mark? Please email him at mgore@hcc.commnet.edu or let him know at this meeting. Register online - http://www.ctlibrarians.org/events/register.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Kirsten Kilbourn - Part-time Project Coordinator kkilbourn@ctlibrarians.org CONNECTICUT LIBRARY CONSORTIUM 234 Court Street, Middletown CT 06457 p. 860-344-8777 x104, f. 860-344-9199 www.ctlibrarians.org Got Questions? Try InfoAnytime - http://www.infoanytime.org Connecticut's 24/7 Virtual Reference Service From kkilbourn at ctlibrarians.org Wed Nov 12 13:02:21 2008 From: kkilbourn at ctlibrarians.org (Kirsten Kilbourn) Date: Wed Nov 12 13:01:13 2008 Subject: [Conntech] Public Library Directors Roundtable - Northwest Message-ID: Excuse cross posting... Please join us for the next meeting of the: Public Library Directors Roundtable – Northwest Chair: Linda Senkus (Beardsley & Memorial Library, Winsted) Burlington Public Library Directions: http://www.burlingtonctlibrary.info/info.htm Wednesday, November 19, 2008 9:30 - Coffee and networking 10:00 - Guest Speaker Register online: http://www.ctlibrarians.org/events/register.html Topic - Guest speaker Stan Siegel of the ACLB (www.aclb.org) On Wednesday, November 19 at the Burlington Public Library, PLDR-NW hosts Stan Siegel of the Association of Connecticut Library Boards. Stan has seen all sides of running a library. He has experience as a library board member, as a member of the Friends of the Library, and as a library director. Currently, he serves as President of the Association of Connecticut Library Boards, and he is available as a speaker for library board meetings. Stan will speak to the group about how to best work with library boards. This meeting will be limited to library staff only. Coffee begins at 9:30, with the meeting following from 10:00 to noon. Register online: http://www.ctlibrarians.org/events/register.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Kirsten Kilbourn - Part-time Project Coordinator kkilbourn@ctlibrarians.org CONNECTICUT LIBRARY CONSORTIUM 234 Court Street, Middletown, CT 06457 860-344-8777 ext. 104, fax 860-344-9199 www.ctlibrarians.org   Got Questions? Try InfoAnytime - http://www.infoanytime.org Connecticut's 24/7 Virtual Reference Service From kkilbourn at ctlibrarians.org Wed Nov 12 14:23:41 2008 From: kkilbourn at ctlibrarians.org (Kirsten Kilbourn) Date: Wed Nov 12 14:22:33 2008 Subject: [Conntech] *meeting/building information* for Interlibrary Loan Roundtable - West Message-ID: <5A00A9D720794B7CA65E07D3B1D104B0@kirstendell8400> Sorry for the duplicate! Here's additional information about where to meet on campus... Please join us for the next meeting of the: Interlibrary Loan Roundtable - West Chair: Mark Gore, Housatonic Community College Housatonic Community College, Bridgeport Directions: http://www.hcc.commnet.edu/gen/finding/directions.asp Thursday, November 20, 2008 9:30 - Networking & sign-in 10:00 - Meeting Register online - http://www.ctlibrarians.org/events/register.html Join your colleagues when they meet next on Thursday, November 20 at Housatonic Community College in Bridgeport. Agenda items include Google Books and ReQuest updates. Have something to add? Please email agenda items to Mark Gore at mgore@hcc.commnet.edu. Sadly, Liz Pizaretz is stepping down as co-chair. Thanks for all your work, Liz, you'll be missed! Are you interested in co-chairing ILL-W with Mark? Please email him at mgore@hcc.commnet.edu or let him know at this meeting. Where to meet on campus: The ILL Roundtable West meeting will take place in the Dean of Students Conference Room, A110b in Lafayette Hall. From the Parking Garage take the B Door Stairwell and there is an elevator close by. When you step out of the garage you will see an entrance to the building immediately in front of you. Take the first left and the Dean of Students Area is the second door down the corridor on the left. Register online - http://www.ctlibrarians.org/events/register.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Kirsten Kilbourn - Part-time Project Coordinator kkilbourn@ctlibrarians.org CONNECTICUT LIBRARY CONSORTIUM 234 Court Street, Middletown CT 06457 p. 860-344-8777 x104, f. 860-344-9199 www.ctlibrarians.org Got Questions? Try InfoAnytime - http://www.infoanytime.org Connecticut's 24/7 Virtual Reference Service From Susan.Severo at law.uconn.edu Thu Nov 13 01:01:19 2008 From: Susan.Severo at law.uconn.edu (Susan Severo) Date: Thu Nov 13 00:50:00 2008 Subject: [Conntech] In and out of the office, Thursday, 11/13/08 - 11/21/08 Message-ID: I will be out of the office starting 11/13/2008 and will not return until 11/21/2008. Due to a family emergency, I will be in and out of the office repeatedly through 11/21/2008. I plan to access my voice mail and my electronic mail a minimum of once per day. I will either respond to you directly or will refer your message to an appropriate person for follow up. If you have a pressing need to contact a Library Administrator, please call 860-570-5109, explain the reason for your call, and you will be directed to the person who can best assist you in my absence. Your message is important to us. We will follow up with you as soon as possible. - Susan Severo From SCauffman at cslib.org Thu Nov 13 04:51:29 2008 From: SCauffman at cslib.org (Stephen Cauffman) Date: Thu Nov 13 04:48:30 2008 Subject: [Conntech] Monthly Survey Message-ID: <491BDC80.D0CB.0057.0@cslib.org> Hello everyone, Thanks to the 177 people who have taken the survey already! To those that have not - Doug and I invite you to take the Monthly Survey. It's at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=JHYsm_2b60IsMhdU_2bteddo8w_3d_3d and it will close at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13 (i.e. 4 p.m. today). This month's questions involve public library events and sandwiches. Do you have a question you'd like to see on the Montly Survey? Simply send me or Doug (dlord@cslib.org) your suggestion. Regards, Steve (and Doug) --- Scanned by M+ Guardian Messaging Firewall --- From TNewman at cslib.org Thu Nov 13 07:45:01 2008 From: TNewman at cslib.org (Tom Newman) Date: Thu Nov 13 07:42:04 2008 Subject: [Conntech] Public Library Annual Report - Last Reminder Message-ID: <491C052D.7C78.0033.0@cslib.org> To Public Library Directors (who haven't submitted their reports): The deadline for submitting your Public Library Annual Report 2007/2008 and Application for State Grant 2008/2009 is tomorrow, Friday November 14 at 5 P.M. There are still 70 libraries who have yet to submit their reports. Your report is not officially submitted until you click on the Submit button and receive a "Congratulations" message. Let me know if you are having any problems. Thanks. Tom Newman State Library Data Coordinator & WebJunction CT Editor Connecticut State Library 231 Capitol Avenue Hartford, CT 06106-1537 860-757-6573 fax: 860-757-6503 tnewman@cslib.org http://ct.webjunction.org --- Scanned by M+ Guardian Messaging Firewall --- From mshasskarl at libraryconnection.info Thu Nov 13 14:55:10 2008 From: mshasskarl at libraryconnection.info (Marie Spratlin Hasskarl) Date: Thu Nov 13 14:49:48 2008 Subject: [Conntech] voter registration cards Message-ID: <200811131749683.SM03448@staffa2> Hi All ~ Forgive the duplication! We offer new patrons an opportunity to fill out the voter registration form and then we take it to the Registrar of Voters at the Town Hall for them. How many of you offer that service when handing out new cards? Thanks in advance. Marie Marie Spratlin Hasskarl Library Director Burlington Public Library 34 Library Lane/ PO Box 1379 Burlington, CT 06013-1379 860. 673.3331 860.673.0897 fax burlingtonctlibrary.info website mshasskarl@libraryconnection.info -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mylist.net/archives/conntech/attachments/20081113/1a1c91fc/attachment.htm -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/gif Size: 5665 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://mylist.net/archives/conntech/attachments/20081113/1a1c91fc/attachment.gif From JRogoz at hamdenlibrary.org Fri Nov 14 05:59:42 2008 From: JRogoz at hamdenlibrary.org (Jessica Rogoz) Date: Fri Nov 14 05:57:30 2008 Subject: [Conntech] Integrating electronic resourses in your catalog Message-ID: Does anyone integrate MARC records for e-journals (like those available through ICONN) into their catalog? If so, how do you keep track of journal titles that may no longer be supported by your vendor, or deal with records if you decide you no longer want to subscribe to a product? Also, have your patrons had problems accessing the resources? Jessica Rogoz Head of Technical Services Hamden Public Library (203) 287-2867 ex. 14 jrogoz@hamdenlibrary.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mylist.net/archives/conntech/attachments/20081114/cc3d0b92/attachment.htm From jcavanag at russell.lioninc.org Fri Nov 14 06:49:33 2008 From: jcavanag at russell.lioninc.org (Janet Cavanagh) Date: Fri Nov 14 06:49:37 2008 Subject: [Conntech] voter registration cards In-Reply-To: <200811131749683.SM03448@staffa2> References: <200811131749683.SM03448@staffa2> Message-ID: <4ae8e140811140649q212db404v90500a7c90865c44@mail.gmail.com> Actually, that is state law, so in theory you don't have an option to not do it. See Connecticut General Statutes Section 9-23n and 9-23o On Thu, Nov 13, 2008 at 5:55 PM, Marie Spratlin Hasskarl < mshasskarl@libraryconnection.info> wrote: > Hi All ~ Forgive the duplication! We offer new patrons an opportunity > to fill out the voter registration form *and then we take it to the > Registrar of Voters at the Town Hall for them.* How many of you offer that > service when handing out new cards? > > > > Thanks in advance. > > > > Marie > > > > Marie Spratlin Hasskarl > > Library Director > > Burlington Public Library > > 34 Library Lane/ PO Box 1379 > > Burlington, CT 06013-1379 > > 860. 673.3331 > > 860.673.0897 fax > > burlingtonctlibrary.info website > > mshasskarl@libraryconnection.info > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Conntech mailing list > Conntech@mylist.net > http://mylist.net/listinfo/conntech > > -- Janet Cavanagh Head, Circulation Services Russell Library Middletown, CT -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mylist.net/archives/conntech/attachments/20081114/9b62eec0/attachment.htm -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Phillips Library Director Hall Memorial Library 93 Main Street, Ellington, CT 06029 860.870.3160 _____ From: clclist-bounces@ctlibrarians.org [mailto:clclist-bounces@ctlibrarians.org] On Behalf Of Marie Spratlin Hasskarl Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 5:55 PM To: conntech@mylist.net; clclist@ctlibrarians.org Subject: [CLClist] voter registration cards Hi All ~ Forgive the duplication! We offer new patrons an opportunity to fill out the voter registration form and then we take it to the Registrar of Voters at the Town Hall for them. How many of you offer that service when handing out new cards? Thanks in advance. Marie Marie Spratlin Hasskarl Library Director Burlington Public Library 34 Library Lane/ PO Box 1379 Burlington, CT 06013-1379 860. 673.3331 860.673.0897 fax burlingtonctlibrary.info website mshasskarl@libraryconnection.info -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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A Woman in Business: The Life of Beatrice Fox Auerbach tells the story of a self-effacing, diminutive woman from a local retailing family who became the chief executive of the largest privately owned department store in the world. As owner and CEO of G. Fox from 1938-1963, her accomplishments were all the greater because she was a woman in a man's world. Under Mrs. Auerbach's leadership G. Fox & Company was the ultimate Connecticut shopping experience and was nationally known for its elegance and above all for its high standard of customer service. Beatrice Auerbach took extraordinary steps in her business career - advancing women and promoting blacks from menial positions to jobs in sales and management when no other retailers were doing so. She inspired loyalty in her employees by offering job security, an on-site infirmary, a scholarship program for the children of employees, a non-contributory retirement plan, and most unusual was the interest free loan fund set up for employees with personal emergencies and "Bed Funds" at local hospitals whereby G. Fox employees had access to free hospitalization when needed. The author Virginia Hale was a Professor of English for 33 years, teaching writing and literature. Now an Emerita at the University of Hartford, she is has written a number of scholarly articles and is co-author of a textbook entitled, Literature and Film of Other Cultures. Since 1986 Dr. Hale has served as creator and discussion leader for a series of NEH sponsored programs in libraries across the state, including the series "Biographies of Women" and "Popular Culture: Biographies of Stars and Artists." Over the years she has conducted a number of discussion programs at Windsor Public Library and last spring she was the facilitator for Windsor's "Big Read" program featuring The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett. Her book is available from Ingram and Xlibris. Copies will be available for purchase at the program. Leanne Costello Windsor Public Library 323 Broad Street, Windsor 860-285-1920 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mylist.net/archives/conntech/attachments/20081114/db14e837/attachment.htm From KAbery at cslib.org Fri Nov 14 10:20:32 2008 From: KAbery at cslib.org (Kris Abery) Date: Fri Nov 14 10:17:40 2008 Subject: [Conntech] Seat Available: Dreamweaver 8 Pt.1-2 (MLSC) Message-ID: <491D7B20.F821.004B.0@cslib.org> Please excuse the cross posting Due to a late cancellation there is a seat available in the "Dreamweaver 8 Pt.1-2" workshop on Nov. 19th and Dec. 8th. To register access the Continuing Education Calendar of Events at: http://tinyurl.com/CSLCalendar Dreamweaver 8 Pt.1 & Pt.2 - Nov. 19th & Dec. 8th (MLSC) Macromedia Dreamweaver 8 is a powerful web design software that allows beginners to create professional looking web sites. This two- day workshop is intended to be taken in order. The topics covered in part 2 will build on the topics covered in part 2. Complete description: http://tinyurl.com/5gqe2m Kris Abery Continuing Education Coordinator Connecticut State Library Division of Library Development 786 South Main Street Middletown, CT 06457 Tele: (860) 704 - 2206 Fax: (860) 704 - 2228 --- Scanned by M+ Guardian Messaging Firewall --- From jblyberg at darienlibrary.org Fri Nov 14 11:51:47 2008 From: jblyberg at darienlibrary.org (John F. Blyberg) Date: Fri Nov 14 11:51:58 2008 Subject: [Conntech] Drupal4Lib Camp @ Darien Library Message-ID: Darien Library will be hosting a "Drupal4Lib Camp" on Friday, February 27, 2009 from 9 am to 4 pm. The camp will be an opportunity for libraries who are working with Drupal, or interested in implementing Drupal, to get together, share experiences, solve problems, and collaborate. This unconference will be a combination of a series of 10 min lightning talks given by Drupal veterans in the morning followed by break-out sessions in the afternoon. Audio and video from Drupal4Lib Camp sessions will also be streamed lived online. There is no registration fee. However, participation is limited to 70. Please register for the Drupal4Lib Camp at http://drupalib.interoperating.info/node/167 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Application available at http://www.wiltonlibrary.org/pdf/employmentapplication.pdf. Send resume and application to Lauren McLaughlin , Assistant Director (203-762-3950 x219), 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton, CT 06897. Wilton Library Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Substitute Reference Librarian Wilton Library seeks a dynamic, public service oriented individual to join our reference team at a busy public library serving a community of 17,000. Average commitment: 10 hours per week, including weekend and evening hours; schedule variable from week to week. Responsibilities include: working at the adult reference desk; assisting patrons using library materials, computers, equipment and services; answering adult reference, readers' advisory and technology questions. Qualifications: MLS or enrollment in MLS program required; reference experience preferred; excellent communication, computer and Internet skills; ability to multi-task; strong customer service attitude; experience with Horizon ILS preferred. Hourly salary commensurate with experience. Position available immediately. Application available at http://www.wiltonlibrary.org/pdf/employmentapplication.pdf. Send application and resume to Lauren McLaughlin (203-762-3950 x219), 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton, CT 06897. Wilton Library Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mary Anne Mendola Franco Head of Network Services Wilton Library Association, Inc. 137 Old Ridgefield Road Wilton, CT 06897-3000 203-762-3950, Ext. 210 203-834-1166 (Fax) www.wiltonlibrary.org mamfranco@wiltonlibrary.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mylist.net/archives/conntech/attachments/20081117/38c9e011/attachment.htm From kabery at cslib.org Tue Nov 18 05:38:14 2008 From: kabery at cslib.org (Kris Abery) Date: Tue Nov 18 05:35:00 2008 Subject: [Conntech] State Library Workshop Update for Dec. 2008 References: <49212A3E0200004B0001878A@ns2.cslib.org> <49227DDB0200004B000187EA@ns2.cslib.org> <49227EF60200004B000187EE@ns2.cslib.org> Message-ID: <49227EF3.B820.004B.0@cslib.org> Please excuse the cross posting. The following workshops have been scheduled for December 2008. To register access the Continuing Education Calendar of Events at http://tinyurl.com/CSLCalendar Excel 2007 Pt.1 & Pt.2 - Dec. 3rd (Pt.1) & Dec. 17th (Pt.2) (MLSC) Part 1 is designed for the Excel beginner or for those with a little experience. You'll start with basic concepts & move on to developing formulas. After formatting your spreadsheets, you'll be tackling charts and creating ones that will impress your co-workers. In part 2 you'll explore more advanced functions. You will learn how to name cells and ranges, use those names in formulas and much more. Complete description: http://tinyurl.com/5wosco WordPress Websites - Dec. 9th (Bristol PL) Looking for a simple way to have an attractive and useful web presence? One that is easy to maintain as well? Sound too good to be true? Come learn how it can be done with Wordpress. Wordpress is a content management system that lets you create and maintain a website without learning complex & expensive web development software. At the end of the workshop you'll be able to update your Wordpress website from any computer that has an internet connection. Complete description: http://tinyurl.com/6d8exc Online Outreach and Marketing - Dec. 10th (WLSC) In the Web 2.0 environment, libraries need to learn to reach beyond traditional ideas of outreach & take advantage of new tools for connecting with their users. During this workshop we'll discuss a variety of ideas for libraries to get information out into spaces beyond their library web sites and to connect with their users on their own online turf. We'll look at community events calendars, monitoring local blogs and other forums, social review sites and much more. **This is a hands-on session, so come prepared with information about your library, services and events to get started with your own online outreach plan. ** Complete description: http://tinyurl.com/4e2z5e Microsoft Word 2007 - Dec. 11th (Bristol PL) Devote a day to mastering the topic in this workshop and multiply the efficiency with which you can work in Microsoft Word 2007. Learn how to do mail merges the easy way. Eliminate inconsistent tabs and indents, create and format tables with ease, and discover great tips on applying attractive customized formats. Complete description: http://tinyurl.com/5un2be Gone Phishing: Spam, Scams & Email Hoaxes - Dec. 15th (WLSC) Have you ever received an email from Paypal or eBay asking you to verify your account because it was compromised or hacked? If you responded, you may have been hooked in a phishing expedition! In this workshop you will explore some of the internet methods criminals use to steal your identity. We will learn how to identify some of the more popular email scams and explore tools & tricks to help protect yourself from them. Complete description: http://tinyurl.com/5jdeuc Google: Friend or Foe - Dec. 15th (WLSC) Google is often vilified as an enemy to the Reference Librarian. Other information professionals cannot live without it. Love it or hate it, Google is a powerful search engine, that when used properly, can lead you to a correct answer within a few clicks. Join us as we explore the functions built into Google such as airport, book, blog, scholar, and much more that will make this search engine a librarian?s best friend. Complete description: http://tinyurl.com/5eambv Redesigning Newsletters in MS Publisher - Dec. 16th (MLSC) Are you happy with your newsletter?. Could it benefit from a fresh look? In this full day workshop, we?ll be exploring the elements of good newsletter design. We will intersperse our discussion of design with hands-on applications of what we have learned. We will help you understand the impact of white space, fonts, numbers of columns and color. Complete description: http://tinyurl.com/68clvt Free iCONN Webinar: EBSCO History & Science Reference Center Database Training - Dec. 19th (ONLINE) On Friday, December 19th, Pamela Erickson, Implementation Specialist for EBSCO Publishing, will conduct an online training session for the History & Science Reference Center databases. The training session is open to all Connecticut library staff. Complete description: http://tinyurl.com/6g67ag Kris Abery Continuing Education Coordinator Connecticut State Library Division of Library Development 786 South Main Street Middletown, CT 06457 Tele: (860) 704 - 2206 Fax: (860) 704 - 2228 --- Scanned by M+ Guardian Messaging Firewall --- From kkilbourn at ctlibrarians.org Tue Nov 18 07:40:43 2008 From: kkilbourn at ctlibrarians.org (Kirsten Kilbourn) Date: Tue Nov 18 07:39:33 2008 Subject: [Conntech] Interlibrary Loan Roundtable - West Message-ID: Excuse cross posting... Please join us for the next meeting of the: Interlibrary Loan Roundtable - West Chair: Mark Gore, Housatonic Community College Housatonic Community College, Bridgeport Directions: http://www.hcc.commnet.edu/gen/finding/directions.asp Thursday, November 20, 2008 9:30 - Networking & sign-in 10:00 - Meeting Register online - http://www.ctlibrarians.org/events/register.html Join your colleagues when they meet next on Thursday, November 20 at Housatonic Community College in Bridgeport. Agenda items include Google Books and ReQuest updates. Have something to add? Please email agenda items to Mark Gore at mgore@hcc.commnet.edu. Sadly, Liz Pizaretz is stepping down as co-chair. Thanks for all your work, Liz, you'll be missed! Are you interested in co-chairing ILL-W with Mark? Please email him at mgore@hcc.commnet.edu or let him know at this meeting. Where to meet on campus: The ILL Roundtable West meeting will take place in the Dean of Students Conference Room, A110b in Lafayette Hall. From the Parking Garage take the B Door Stairwell and there is an elevator close by. When you step out of the garage you will see an entrance to the building immediately in front of you. Take the first left and the Dean of Students Area is the second door down the corridor on the left. Register online - http://www.ctlibrarians.org/events/register.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Kirsten Kilbourn - Part-time Project Coordinator kkilbourn@ctlibrarians.org CONNECTICUT LIBRARY CONSORTIUM 234 Court Street, Middletown CT 06457 p. 860-344-8777 x104, f. 860-344-9199 www.ctlibrarians.org Got Questions? Try InfoAnytime - http://www.infoanytime.org Connecticut's 24/7 Virtual Reference Service From syannell at dgiinc.com Tue Nov 18 10:20:31 2008 From: syannell at dgiinc.com (Susan Yannello) Date: Tue Nov 18 10:22:09 2008 Subject: [Conntech] ConnTech posting for American Friends of Kenya Message-ID: <6.2.5.6.2.20081118131621.02c78f40@libraryconnection.info> Hello everyone, The American Friends of Kenya expects to lose its storage space here in Connecticut soon. We are searching for a new space and hope that someone out there can give us some leads. AFK is looking for secure, relatively clean, dry warehouse space. We'll need easy access because we'll be moving many boxes of books and supplies that we collect for libraries in Kenya. Our preference is to find something in the eastern part of the state. AFK is a 501c3 nonprofit organization so donated space may be tax deductible. AFK will provide appropriate documentation. Please respond to Susan Yannello at syannell@dgiinc.com Thank you. Susan From mjensen at cslib.org Tue Nov 18 11:52:01 2008 From: mjensen at cslib.org (Mary Louise Jensen) Date: Tue Nov 18 11:48:54 2008 Subject: [Conntech] Survey for public library construction Message-ID: <4922D6910200000E00012860@ns2.cslib.org> ** High Priority ** Hi public libraries: I am doing my annual survey for the State Public Library Construction Grant program. We need your information to justify our request for state bonding money. I also need this information for the factsheet for CLA. If you are thinking about applying within the next 5 years, please complete the survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=qosFx3QTDH_2bEgfpvXLqOIA_3d_3d by December 3, 2008. Please note that distressed municipalities (http://www.ct.gov/ecd/lib/ecd/distressed_municipalities_list/2008_distressed_municipalities_list.xls) can now apply for maintenance projects. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Thanks for your assistance. Mary Louise Mary Louise Jensen Building Consultant Division of Library Development Connecticut State Library Willimantic Library Service Center 1320 Main Street, Sutie 25 Willimantic, CT 06226 Phone: 860-456-1717 or 1-800-253-7944 Ext. 306 Fax: 860-423-5874 E-mail: mjensen@cslib.org --- Scanned by M+ Guardian Messaging Firewall --- From kkilbourn at ctlibrarians.org Tue Nov 18 11:51:03 2008 From: kkilbourn at ctlibrarians.org (Kirsten Kilbourn) Date: Tue Nov 18 11:49:49 2008 Subject: [Conntech] Interlibrary Loan Roundtable - East Message-ID: <6750B29A179945AEABD60C5B4A2073FC@kirstendell8400> Excuse cross posting... Please join us for the next meeting of the: Interlibrary Loan Roundtable - East Chairs: Kim Farrington (CCSU) and Gail Avino (Hall ML, Ellington) Hall Memorial Library, Ellington Directions: http://www.biblio.org/ellington/directions.htm Tuesday, December 2, 2008 9:30 - Networking & sign-in 10:00 to Noon - Meeting Register online: http://www.ctlibrarians.org/events/register.html Join your colleagues when they meet next on Tuesday, December 2 at the Hall Memorial Library in Ellington. Can't wait to discuss something with the group? Have it added to the agenda! Email agenda items to co-chairs Kim (farringtonk@ccsu.edu) or Gail (hallmlib@biblio.org). Register online - http://www.ctlibrarians.org/events/register.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Kirsten Kilbourn - Part-time Project Coordinator kkilbourn@ctlibrarians.org CONNECTICUT LIBRARY CONSORTIUM 234 Court Street, Middletown CT 06457 p. 860-344-8777 x104, f. 860-344-9199 www.ctlibrarians.org Got Questions? Try InfoAnytime - http://www.infoanytime.org Connecticut's 24/7 Virtual Reference Service From Pamela at hamdenlibrary.org Tue Nov 18 08:24:39 2008 From: Pamela at hamdenlibrary.org (Pamela Ross) Date: Tue Nov 18 12:01:48 2008 Subject: [Conntech] reference books Message-ID: Please excuse duplicate postings. We are considering reducing the size of our reference collection. I would like to know how far back other libraries keep the following titles: The World Almanac Statistical Abstract of the United States CQ Almanac CQ's Congress and the Natiion CQ's Politics in America Connecticut Public and Special Acts Connecticut Register and Manual Any advice/assistance you could give me would be greatly appreciated. Pamela Ross Reference Librarian Miller Memorial Library Hamden, CT 06518 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mylist.net/archives/conntech/attachments/20081118/90532d2f/attachment.htm From phxmars at yahoo.com Tue Nov 18 12:17:13 2008 From: phxmars at yahoo.com (Hal Bright) Date: Tue Nov 18 12:17:19 2008 Subject: [Conntech] 2 job positions to list Message-ID: <682056.85110.qm@web111313.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> FARMINGTON LIBRARY LENDING SERVICE POSITION OPEN The Farmington Library has a part-time, 20 hour/ week  Library Assistant position open in the Lending Service/Collection Management Department at the Main Library.  Responsibilities include setting up the desk, charging and discharging materials, making financial transactions, entering customer data and answering the telephone.  Other responsibilities include printing library circulation notices and maintaining the hold shelf.  Collection management responsibilities include processing, mending and discarding library materials.  Basic computer literacy (familiarity with the Sirsi System preferred), flexibility and strong customer services skills are essential. The 20 hours will be divided between Lending Services and Collection Management ( no less than 16 hours a week will be assigned to the Lending Services desk). High School diploma required.  Library experience preferred. Evenings and weekends on a rotating basis.  Benefits include Social Security, pro-rated vacation, sick time and holidays. Hourly rate:  $13.36 Send or e-mail letter of application and resume by December 1,  2008 to:   Tinker Murphy The Farmington Library 6 Monteith Drive Farmington, CT  06032 tinker@farmingtonlibct.org FARMINGTON LIBRARY LENDING SERVICE POSITION OPEN Are you looking for a challenging, exciting, fast paced learning environment where you can make a difference? The Farmington Libraries are looking for a passionate energetic individual to create a learning centered environment. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills as well as a broad knowledge of internet and online resources to bring new and exciting ideas to our staff and public. You must also able to demonstrate excellent teaching/training skills particularly technology transfer to staff and the public. Adult services experience a plus. BA required. 20 hours a week with night and rotating weekend hours.  Email résumé and cover letter detailing how you meet the above requirements to Hal Bright at the Farmington Library by December 8, 2008. Thanks, Hal -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mylist.net/archives/conntech/attachments/20081118/e04323d2/attachment.htm From kkilbourn at ctlibrarians.org Tue Nov 18 12:20:17 2008 From: kkilbourn at ctlibrarians.org (Kirsten Kilbourn) Date: Tue Nov 18 12:19:02 2008 Subject: [Conntech] Public Library Directors Roundtable - Northwest Message-ID: <5F565DB352144103A11127F55D00FBD8@kirstendell8400> Excuse cross posting... Don't miss tomorrow's meeting of the: Public Library Directors Roundtable – Northwest Chair: Linda Senkus (Beardsley & Memorial Library, Winsted) Burlington Public Library Directions: http://www.burlingtonctlibrary.info/info.htm Wednesday, November 19, 2008 9:30 - Coffee and networking 10:00 - Guest Speaker Register online: http://www.ctlibrarians.org/events/register.html Topic - Guest speaker Stan Siegel of the ACLB (www.aclb.org) On Wednesday, November 19 at the Burlington Public Library, PLDR-NW hosts Stan Siegel of the Association of Connecticut Library Boards. Stan has seen all sides of running a library. He has experience as a library board member, as a member of the Friends of the Library, and as a library director. Currently, he serves as President of the Association of Connecticut Library Boards, and he is available as a speaker for library board meetings. Stan will speak to the group about how to best work with library boards. This meeting will be limited to library staff only. Coffee begins at 9:30, with the meeting following from 10:00 to noon. Register online: http://www.ctlibrarians.org/events/register.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Kirsten Kilbourn - Part-time Project Coordinator kkilbourn@ctlibrarians.org CONNECTICUT LIBRARY CONSORTIUM 234 Court Street, Middletown, CT 06457 860-344-8777 ext. 104, fax 860-344-9199 www.ctlibrarians.org From bbutler at tolland.org Tue Nov 18 12:14:47 2008 From: bbutler at tolland.org (Barbara Butler) Date: Tue Nov 18 12:21:33 2008 Subject: [Conntech] People counters Message-ID: <70AF048C6A7A884E8694B84570658B6851C6A0@tolland-ms1.tolland.org> Hi All, Several people have asked for a summary of my query, so here it is. There doesn't seem to be an inexpensive, reliable product out there. The folks who use the Walker Wireless have some of the same issues that I am having with the cheapo one we are using (doesn't always count everyone and the sensor can become crooked, so that it doesn't count anyone). In addition, the Walker counts both ins and outs, so you have to remember to divide the end result by two. In addition, the batteries are quite expensive and not easy to find. Hope this helps. Barbara Barbara A. Butler, M.L.S., M.S. Director of Library Services Town of Tolland Tolland, CT 06084 860-871-3622 860-871-3626 (fax) bbutler@tolland.org "She is too fond of books, and it has addled her brain." -- Louisa May Alcott. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mylist.net/archives/conntech/attachments/20081118/257e539c/attachment.htm From phxmars at yahoo.com Tue Nov 18 12:29:18 2008 From: phxmars at yahoo.com (Hal Bright) Date: Tue Nov 18 12:29:19 2008 Subject: [Conntech] Farmington Library 2 job positions to list- Correction In-Reply-To: <682056.85110.qm@web111313.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <278097.45482.qm@web111305.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> The 2nd position is in Adult Services. Hal Bright, Adult Services Manager Farmington Libraries, 6 Monteith Dr, Farmington, CT 06032 Phone: (860) 673-6791 Fax: (860) 675-7148 hbright@farmingtonlibct.org / phxmars@yahoo.com --- On Tue, 11/18/08, Hal Bright wrote: From: Hal Bright Subject: [Conntech] 2 job positions to list To: conntech@mylist.net Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2008, 3:17 PM FARMINGTON LIBRARY LENDING SERVICE POSITION OPEN The Farmington Library has a part-time, 20 hour/ week  Library Assistant position open in the Lending Service/Collection Management Department at the Main Library.  Responsibilities include setting up the desk, charging and discharging materials, making financial transactions, entering customer data and answering the telephone.  Other responsibilities include printing library circulation notices and maintaining the hold shelf.  Collection management responsibilities include processing, mending and discarding library materials.  Basic computer literacy (familiarity with the Sirsi System preferred), flexibility and strong customer services skills are essential. The 20 hours will be divided between Lending Services and Collection Management ( no less than 16 hours a week will be assigned to the Lending Services desk). High School diploma required.  Library experience preferred. Evenings and weekends on a rotating basis.  Benefits include Social Security, pro-rated vacation, sick time and holidays. Hourly rate:  $13.36 Send or e-mail letter of application and resume by December 1,  2008 to:   Tinker Murphy The Farmington Library 6 Monteith Drive Farmington, CT  06032 tinker@farmingtonlibct.org FARMINGTON LIBRARY LENDING SERVICE POSITION OPEN Are you looking for a challenging, exciting, fast paced learning environment where you can make a difference? The Farmington Libraries are looking for a passionate energetic individual to create a learning centered environment. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills as well as a broad knowledge of internet and online resources to bring new and exciting ideas to our staff and public. You must also able to demonstrate excellent teaching/training skills particularly technology transfer to staff and the public. Adult services experience a plus. BA required. 20 hours a week with night and rotating weekend hours.  Email résumé and cover letter detailing how you meet the above requirements to Hal Bright at the Farmington Library by December 8, 2008. Thanks, Hal _______________________________________________ Conntech mailing list Conntech@mylist.net http://mylist.net/listinfo/conntech -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Little Free Library 319 Route 87 Columbia, CT 06237 My work hours Mon., Thurs. 10-5 Tues., Wed. 10-8 Fri. 10-5 860 228-0350 Fax 860 228-1569 Speaking Volumes Blog http://www.engagedpatrons.org/Blogs.cfm?SiteID=9336&BlogID=181 From nwood at richmondlibrary.info Wed Nov 19 11:22:30 2008 From: nwood at richmondlibrary.info (Nancy Wood) Date: Wed Nov 19 11:16:43 2008 Subject: [Conntech] Replacing carpeting Message-ID: <49246776.9090109@richmondlibrary.info> Anyone who has replaced their library carpeting in the last five years, could you please contact me off list? Thanks, Nancy -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Judy Eisenberg Reference Services Librarian West Hartford Public Library 20 South Main Street West Hartford, CT 06107 Phone: 860-561-6993 email: jeisenberg@westhartford.org From kcleeds at wiltonlibrary.org Thu Nov 20 05:08:57 2008 From: kcleeds at wiltonlibrary.org (Kathy Leeds) Date: Thu Nov 20 05:04:02 2008 Subject: [Conntech] FW: ALA Grassroots Programs at 2009 Annual Conference Message-ID: Please see below - your input is welcome! Kathy Leeds Executive Director, Wilton Library President, Connecticut Library Association 203.762.3950 x215 -----Original Message----- From: Jim Rettig, ALA President [mailto:jkempf@ala.org] Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 10:05 AM To: kleeds@wiltonlibrary.org Subject: ALA Grassroots Programs at 2009 Annual Conference Proposals Sought for Grassroots Programs at 2009 ALA Annual Conference Do you have a great idea for an Annual Conference program but don't belong to a committee or other group that can plan and produce a program? As part of ALA President Jim Rettig's "Creating Connections" initiatives, you are invited to submit a proposal for a program to take place at the 2009 ALA Annual Conference July 9-15 in Chicago. The purpose of a Grassroots Program is: . To expand opportunity for participation in ALA by giving members who do not belong to committees or boards within ALA an opportunity to plan and produce a program at the Annual Conference . To provide programs at the Annual Conference that address very current issues by compressing to the greatest degree possible the program planning schedule . To enrich the variety and quality of programs at the Annual Conference. Proposals can be submitted by a single ALA personal member or by any group of ALA members who do not serve together on a committee or board within ALA. Proposals can address any topic of interest to ALA members. Proposals must be original; they cannot replicate a program previously presented at an ALA Annual Conference, Midwinter Meeting or national divisional conference. Proposals previously submitted to a committee, board or task force in ALA, one of its divisions or one of its round tables, cannot be resubmitted Proposals will be judged on: . Relevance of the program's topic to ALA members and the profession at large . Timelines . Knowledge of proposed speaker(s) on the topic . Originality - i.e., the degree to which the proposed program looks at a topic in a new and fresh way or treats a topic that has not received as much attention as it deserves, either because it is very new or due to some other factor Proposals can address ALA's key action areas: . Diversity . Equitable Access to Information and Library Services . Education and Lifelong Learning . Intellectual Freedom . Advocacy for Libraries and the Profession . Literacy . Organizational Excellence or other areas. A jury will select up to 10 programs to take place during the conference. The jury will be made up of members of the student ALA chapters at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and UCLA as well as several members of Jim Rettig's presidential initiatives advisory committee. Each selected program will be listed in the program book for the 2009 ALA Annual Conference and will be noted as being part of the Grassroots Program Track as a juried program. You are also welcome to publicize your program by whatever means you would like, but please indicate that it is part of the "Grassroots Program Track." Each program will be allotted a $500 budget to cover speaker costs or other expenditures. Additional information and a submission form can be found at http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/governance/officers/grassroots/grassrootspro posal.cfm. Deadline for submission is Feb. 6, 2009. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * You've subscribed to the American Library Association (http://www.ala.org) communications. For best delivery, please add jkempf@ala.org to your address book or safe sender list. 50 E Huron, Chicago, IL 60611, USA To review the Privacy Policy under which this email was sent, go to http://www.ala.org/ala/home/privacystatement.htm To review our Acceptable Use Policy, go to http://maildogmanager.com/acceptable_use_policy.html To unsubscribe or manage your Subscription Preferences, simply go to http://maildogmanager.com/unsub.html?client=ala1&campaign=598&email=kleeds@w iltonlibrary.org Crafted and delivered by the American Library Association's Mail Dog (http://maildogmanager.com) From JMercure at NewingtonCT.Gov Thu Nov 20 07:05:04 2008 From: JMercure at NewingtonCT.Gov (Mercure, Jeanette) Date: Thu Nov 20 07:05:11 2008 Subject: [Conntech] Mousepads in Ghana Message-ID: <315255D18EA23A4588668F93E387D61A01F553FA@srvex001.TON.LOCAL> We heard from Vicky Chase yesterday - her birthday. She received the mousepads and other birthday surprises right on her day and she was very, very happy. I want to thank all the libraries that sent mousepads to Ghana via the Newington Library. According to Helen, who spoke to Vicky on the phone yesterday after she received the shipment, the kids will be using them soon and they are very grateful. Thanks again for your kindnesses. To read about Vicky's exploits in Ghana check out her blog at 1person.wordpress.com Jeanette Jeanette Francini Head of Collection Management Lucy Robbins Welles Library 95 Cedar Street Newington, CT 06111 860-665-8714 We must be the change we wish to see in the world. Gandhi ******************************************************************************************* The information contained in this electronic message may be confidential and/or privileged. If you received this in error, please inform the sender and remove any record of this message. 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Thank you, Rachel Rice Reference and Young Adult Librarian Berlin-Peck Memorial Library 234 Kensington Road Berlin, CT 06037 (860) 828-7125 From nhfplevents at gmail.com Thu Nov 20 10:50:42 2008 From: nhfplevents at gmail.com (carol brown) Date: Thu Nov 20 10:50:46 2008 Subject: [Conntech] Sandi Kahn Shelton at New Haven Library Dec. 10 Message-ID: <97c6e0b20811201050j46e88ee1s8964863af89ec3c5@mail.gmail.com> The New Haven Public Library presents Writers Live! with SANDI KAHN SHELTON discussing her recent novel, *Kissing Games of the World *(Shaye Areheart Books, 2008)*, *on Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 6-7 pm*.* Shelton is the author of the novels *What Comes After Crazy* and *A Piece of Normal*l, plus three nonfiction books on parenting. A feature writer for the *New Haven Register*, she is also a frequent contributor to *Working Mother, Family Circle, Woman's Day*, and *Redbook.* She resides in Guilford. *Booklist* says "Shelton delves into family relationships with humor and empathy" and the *Hartford Courant* notes that her books offer a "fine blend of humor and poignancy." Shelton writes that "some people (say) these books are hilarious and side-splittingly funny (like) "chick lit"?while others see only the hard parts of the characters' struggles to find themselves amid the confusion and grief wrought by their earlier lives and losses." >From *Kissing Games of the World: **"*If there's one point that Jamie McClintock and Nate Goddard can agree upon, it's that love is overrated. Jamie doesn't have time for it. Nate doesn't need it. And they certainly don't want it from each other." Read more at www.sandishelton.com. The public is invited to meet this talented local author at the Downtown Branch of the Library, 133 Elm St. There is no charge, free parking, and books will be provided by Atticus Bookstore/Cafe for sale and signing at 20% off list price. Registration is recommended at *www.guidezilla.com/nhfpl*or call the library at 946-8835. Carol Brown Adult Programming New Haven Free Public Library 133 Elm St., New Haven CT 06510 (203) 946-8835 Visit www.nhbulletin.blogspot.com for regional events and information. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Wordpress is a content management system that lets you create and maintain a website without learning complex & expensive web development software. At the end of the workshop you'll be able to update your Wordpress website from any computer that has an internet connection. Complete description: http://tinyurl.com/6d8exc Online Outreach and Marketing - Dec. 10th (WLSC) In the Web 2.0 environment, libraries need to learn to reach beyond traditional ideas of outreach & take advantage of new tools for connecting with their users. During this workshop we'll discuss a variety of ideas for libraries to get information out into spaces beyond their library web sites and to connect with their users on their own online turf. We'll look at community events calendars, monitoring local blogs and other forums, social review sites and much more. **This is a hands-on session, so come prepared with information about your library, services and events to get started with your own online outreach plan. ** Complete description: http://tinyurl.com/4e2z5e Microsoft Word 2007 - Dec. 11th (Bristol PL) Devote a day to mastering the topic in this workshop and multiply the efficiency with which you can work in Microsoft Word 2007. Learn how to do mail merges the easy way. Eliminate inconsistent tabs and indents, create and format tables with ease, and discover great tips on applying attractive customized formats. Complete description: http://tinyurl.com/5un2be Gone Phishing: Spam, Scams & Email Hoaxes - Dec. 15th (WLSC) Have you ever received an email from Paypal or eBay asking you to verify your account because it was compromised or hacked? If you responded, you may have been hooked in a phishing expedition! In this workshop you will explore some of the internet methods criminals use to steal your identity. We will learn how to identify some of the more popular email scams and explore tools & tricks to help protect yourself from them. Complete description: http://tinyurl.com/5jdeuc Google: Friend or Foe - Dec. 15th (WLSC) Google is often vilified as an enemy to the Reference Librarian. Other information professionals cannot live without it. Love it or hate it, Google is a powerful search engine, that when used properly, can lead you to a correct answer within a few clicks. Join us as we explore the functions built into Google such as airport, book, blog, scholar, and much more that will make this search engine a librarian?s best friend. Complete description: http://tinyurl.com/5eambv Kris Abery Continuing Education Coordinator Connecticut State Library Division of Library Development 786 South Main Street Middletown, CT 06457 Tele: (860) 704 - 2206 Fax: (860) 704 - 2228 --- Scanned by M+ Guardian Messaging Firewall --- From abarney at brookfieldlibrary.org Mon Nov 24 07:30:09 2008 From: abarney at brookfieldlibrary.org (Anita Barney) Date: Mon Nov 24 07:27:32 2008 Subject: [Conntech] Consultant recommendation? Message-ID: <1227540398_109@lucius> The New Library Committee of The Brookfield Library is looking for recommendations for a consultant to conduct a financial feasibility study. This study will determine the financial willingness and ability of the town to support the building of a new library. If your library has done this, or you know of a consultant who does this, please let me know. Thanks. Anita R. Barney Library Director The Brookfield Library 182 Whisconier Road Brookfield, CT 06804 203-775-6241 / Fax 203-740-7723 From dstankovics at biblio.org Mon Nov 24 08:06:34 2008 From: dstankovics at biblio.org (Denise J. Stankovics) Date: Mon Nov 24 08:11:50 2008 Subject: [Conntech] odd call from apparent salesman Message-ID: <1227543066_146@lucius> I just received a very strange phone call from a man identifying himself as a Dr. Rossi with an African-American group who rambled on and on, trying to make jokes, and pushing a four-volume work on Latin Americans, and I'm wondering if anyone else has heard from him. He claimed that he'd spoken with our local high school and that a Spanish teacher was going to bring in a group of students to use this work in our library. I was suspicious because the logical thing would have been for the books to go to the high school library if this was the intended use. When I asked if this was a donation, he said that the books would be sent for us to preview. When I said that we don't accept previews, he hung up abruptly. I'm concerned that we may receive this unordered merchandise which, of course, we would return, but the whole conversation was so devious that I suspect that it's a scam of some kind. If anyone can shed any light on this, I'd appreciate hearing from you. Many thanks-- Denise J. Stankovics Co-director, Reference, Adult Programming and Public Relations Rockville Public Library 52 Union Street, P.O. Box 1320 Vernon, CT 06066 (860) 875-5892, x 24 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Bill Basel Cheshire Public Library > I just received a very strange phone call from a man identifying himself > as > a Dr. Rossi with an African-American group who rambled on and on, trying > to > make jokes, and pushing a four-volume work on Latin Americans, and I'm > wondering if anyone else has heard from him. He claimed that he'd spoken > with our local high school and that a Spanish teacher was going to bring > in > a group of students to use this work in our library. I was suspicious > because the logical thing would have been for the books to go to the high > school library if this was the intended use. When I asked if this was a > donation, he said that the books would be sent for us to preview. When I > said that we don't accept previews, he hung up abruptly. > > > > I'm concerned that we may receive this unordered merchandise which, of > course, we would return, but the whole conversation was so devious that I > suspect that it's a scam of some kind. If anyone can shed any light on > this, I'd appreciate hearing from you. > > > > Many thanks-- > > > > Denise J. Stankovics > > Co-director, Reference, Adult Programming and Public Relations > > Rockville Public Library > > 52 Union Street, P.O. Box 1320 > > Vernon, CT 06066 > > (860) 875-5892, x 24 > > > > _______________________________________________ > Conntech mailing list > Conntech@mylist.net > http://mylist.net/listinfo/conntech > From NMcNicol at hamdenlibrary.org Mon Nov 24 08:58:12 2008 From: NMcNicol at hamdenlibrary.org (Nancy McNicol) Date: Mon Nov 24 08:52:34 2008 Subject: [Conntech] Security personnel in Connecticut Libraries Message-ID: (Please excuse cross postings.) Greetings List Members, If your library employs security personnel of any kind, whether full-time or part-time and you would be willing and able to share information regarding hours and pay rates, please reply to me off-list. Thank you. 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Can't wait to discuss something with the group? Have it added to the agenda! Email agenda items to co-chairs Kim (farringtonk@ccsu.edu) or Gail (hall-ill@biblio.org). Agenda Items: Welcome and introductions CLA Section for Resource Sharing Update on Rethinking Resource Sharing program for CLA Conference - Kim Statewide ILS - Steve ReQuest and CCAR Updates - Steve Bring any or all of your forms to share including request forms, notification forms, overdue forms, unfilled request forms, even bookstraps. To join CLC Google Groups for the ILL Roundtable East: http://www.ctlibrarians.org/events/roundtables.html#roundtableILLEast CT ILL NEWS Blog - http://ctillnews.wordpress.com Monthly ILL Reports - http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=NwnYvX_2fdHTFlymqI1Z3pTw_3d_3d Register online - http://www.ctlibrarians.org/events/register.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Kirsten Kilbourn - Part-time Project Coordinator kkilbourn@ctlibrarians.org CONNECTICUT LIBRARY CONSORTIUM 234 Court Street, Middletown CT 06457 p. 860-344-8777 x104, f. 860-344-9199 www.ctlibrarians.org Got Questions? Try InfoAnytime - http://www.infoanytime.org Connecticut's 24/7 Virtual Reference Service From cabrown at nbpl.info Mon Nov 24 13:55:25 2008 From: cabrown at nbpl.info (Candice Brown) Date: Mon Nov 24 13:48:22 2008 Subject: [Conntech] Cable or satellite TV Message-ID: <000001c94e7f$5b4bd7c0$11e38740$@info> I apologize for any cross-postings. We have been trying to obtain TV service through cable for quite some time, as I know public libraries are entitled to free cable. Unfortunately there is no cable to our facility and a Comcast has determined it will cost $5,000 to bring the cable to the building. I'm looking at other options, perhaps AT&T or satellite. Has anyone had experience with an affordable way of providing this service to our patrons? You can respond off list, if you'd like. Many thanks. Candice Brown Library Director New Britain Public Library 20 High Street New Britain, CT 06051 860-224-3155 Ext. 113 FAX 860-826-5191 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Attendees will learn why the digital television transition is occurring, what is needed to continue receiving over-the-air television broadcasts after the conversion occurs, and how to apply for up to two $40 government coupons per household to help reduce the costs of obtaining a digital converter box. No registration is required for this program. Visit www.hchlibrary.org or call (860) 669-2342 for more information. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mylist.net/archives/conntech/attachments/20081124/923277e8/attachment-0001.htm -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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However, I would like to see the whole range of topics come up during this session, especially issues relevant to public libraries.  Other librarians are encouraged to come as well.  I am looking for volunteers to help with the following issues...Maintain Wiki, Technology Assistance, Registration (including wiki page),Program Ideas... as well as general collaboration.  If you are interested in volunteering or attending please email me or add yourself to the list a the following wiki...http://farmlibcamp.wikispaces.com/ Feel free to forward this email to other state lists and persons as well. Lunch will probably be provided for around $10 or Apricots is right across the street! There will be no registration fee otherwise. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Also on December 1, new buttons will appear on the Keyword Search Screen: - Public library users will see a button for HeritageQuest, the most heavily used database in iCONN. - Public and school users will see a button called Popular Magazines that will take them to a page where they can access directly a selection of the most heavily used titles. There will be separate pages for public and school library users. - There will be separate Popular Magazine pages for elementary, middle and high schools that can be bookmarked in the same way that their respective classic menus can be bookmarked We at iCONN are always open to new ways to improve usability based on feedback from librarians and users. We welcome your comments and suggestions. Best to all, Eric Eric Hansen Electronic Resources Coordinator iCONN.org 785 South Main Street Middletown, CT 06547-5101 Tel. 860.704.2224 888.256.1222 (in CT) Fax 860.704.2229 ehansen@cslib.org --- Scanned by M+ Guardian Messaging Firewall --- From kmarszycki at rathbun.lioninc.org Tue Nov 25 13:31:13 2008 From: kmarszycki at rathbun.lioninc.org (Kelly) Date: Tue Nov 25 13:31:14 2008 Subject: [Conntech] email newsletters Message-ID: <492C98B6.4020109@rathbun.lioninc.org> If anyone can recommend a good program for email newletters (multi-color, graphics, etc.), please let me know -- no rush, just exploring! Happy Holiday -- Kelly Marszycki Rathbun Memorial Library East Haddam, CT 06423 -- Barn's burnt down -- now I can see the moon. Mizuta Masahide, Samurai (1657? - 1723) From susan.dowdell at snet.net Tue Nov 25 18:48:38 2008 From: susan.dowdell at snet.net (susan.dowdell@snet.net) Date: Tue Nov 25 18:48:45 2008 Subject: [Conntech] Emcee suggestions? Message-ID: <448240.9189.qm@web82106.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi. Our Friends group is sponsoring a new fundraising event in March and is in need of someone energetic to emcee the event. We were thinking of possibly inviting a local author or a media personality. Any suggestions out there? Thanks in advance. Sue Dowdell Friends of Beacon Falls Library www.bflib.org - click on Community Calendar to see what is happening in Beacon Falls. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mylist.net/archives/conntech/attachments/20081125/9b1609b5/attachment.htm From BReiter at town.groton.ct.us Wed Nov 26 06:27:58 2008 From: BReiter at town.groton.ct.us (Reiter, Betty Anne) Date: Wed Nov 26 06:28:52 2008 Subject: [Conntech] 2009 CLA Publicity Awards Message-ID: <5F96D1A86C18D311920208002BC3E12A04905FE0@grotonpo.langroup> This year's deadline for the Connecticut Library Association's Annual Publicity Awards Contest is January 15, 2009. Please check out the rules and download the entry form at http://www.ctlibraryassociation.org/awards.htm Libraries are invited to submit their best examples of print and electronic PR created during the 2008 calendar year. Awards in each category are based on the library's operating budget (less than $750,000 or $750,000 and over). Toot your own horn...submit your library materials for consideration. Download the 2009 entry form today! Betty Anne Reiter Acting Director Groton Public Library 52 Newtown Road Groton, CT 06340 860.441.6750 breiter@town.groton.ct.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Betty Anne Reiter Acting Director Groton Public Library 52 Newtown Road Groton, CT 06340 860.441.6750 breiter@town.groton.ct.us --- Scanned by M+ Guardian Messaging Firewall --- From Pamela at hamdenlibrary.org Mon Nov 24 12:31:07 2008 From: Pamela at hamdenlibrary.org (Pamela Ross) Date: Wed Nov 26 10:02:37 2008 Subject: [Conntech] weeding reference Message-ID: I would like to sincerely thank all the people who took the time to respond to my question about how long they keep various titles in their reference collection. I received a lot of good advice, so much that I wasn't able to respond individually to everyone. So please know how helpful all your replies were. I also received a few requests to summarize for the list. Apparently, we here in Hamden are not the only ones reevaluating their reference collection. So here we go. The World Almanac: Most libraries keep one year in reference. One library kept 2 years in reference and one kept them for 5 years. What they do with back issues varies. Many keep most of the run in their circulating collection (one reason given was that they are good for chronology of events for that year.) One library was able to keep their back issues from 1940 on in storage in the basement. Statistical Abstract of the United States: The minimum amount of time that a library reported keeping this title was 2 years. Several libraries kept it for 10 years, one kept it for 4 years. One library only kept the hardcopy in reference for one year, but it was also available online on their PAC's.It was not noted how far back the online database went. CQ Almanac, CQ Congress and the Nation, and CQ Politics in America: All libraries reported keeping just the current year and either the past 2 or 3 years, no more than that. Connecticut Public and Special Acts: One library reported keeping them all; most of the other libraries kept anywhere from just the current issue, replacing it when the new edition arrived to the last three years. Connecticut Register and Manual: Libraries differed immensely on how long they keep this, depending mainly on where it was housed in the library. If they have a History Room many libraries keep them all. If they are in the reference collection most only keep the current issue. One library keeps five years in reference, but is considering cutting back to two years. Other very useful suggestions that I received were to remove the titles in question, but don't throw them away. Then you can see if people ask for them. Another library integrated their reference collection with their circulating non-fiction in order to raise the profile of the collection. 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I will be out of the office on Thursday and Friday, November 27 - 28. The Library will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. The administrative offices of the Law Library & Technology Department and the Law School Student Employment Program Office will be closed until Monday, 12/01/08. I will respond to messages as soon as possible upon my return next week. Happy Thanksgiving. - Susan Severo