From ehansen at cslib.org Wed Jul 1 06:59:43 2009 From: ehansen at cslib.org (Eric Hansen) Date: Wed Jul 1 07:00:16 2009 Subject: [Conntech] AP Images Authentication Message-ID: <4A4B338C.6A08.0027.0@cslib.org> Cross-posted; please excuse duplication. Please forward as appropriate. Everyone: Recently a few of you have alerted me to the fact that AP Images is prompting for a username and password, even when authentication should be by IP address. My tech support contact at Accuweather reports that Accuweather is having an authentication issue with AP Images on a global scale. Teams at AP and Accuweather are working on this issue this morning. I expect an update on the process later today. When I receive it, I will forward the information to you all. In the meantime, thank you all for your patience, and I apologize for the inconvenience. 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 From lpiazza at biblio.org Wed Jul 1 09:16:05 2009 From: lpiazza at biblio.org (Lorraine Piazza) Date: Wed Jul 1 09:26:16 2009 Subject: [Conntech] July Programs at the Derby Public Library Message-ID: <1246465533_192@lucius> July 1, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm - Teen Game Night featuring the ever-entertaining Nintendo Wii game system, Guitar Hero World Tour and WiiFit for young adults ages 12 to 17. Popular board games will also be available. July 2, 10:00 am - Sports Talk Series fourth season continues. These informal sessions will be held every Thursday morning throughout the baseball season. They will again be facilitated by radio talk show host, author, and Major League Baseball rules consultant, Rich Marazzi. Each session will include trivia contests, videos, lively conversation and more. Refreshments will always be on hand. All ages, rookies, through veterans, are invited to join Rich and his group of Silver Sluggers. July 6, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm: Young Adult Comic Drawing. For young adults, ages 12 to 17. Learn from nationally syndicated cartoonist Rick Stromoski, creator of Soup to Nutz! He'll describe the process of humor writing and demonstrate his drawing techniques. This program is part of the DPL 2009 "Express Yourself" summer reading program July 9, 10:00 am - Sports Talk Series fourth season continues. These informal sessions will be held every Thursday morning throughout the baseball season. They will again be facilitated by radio talk show host, author, and Major League Baseball rules consultant, Rich Marazzi. Each session will include trivia contests, videos, lively conversation and more. Refreshments will always be on hand. All ages, rookies, through veterans, are invited to join Rich and his group of Silver Sluggers. July 10, 10:00 am - 11:30 am: Free Walk-In Basic Computer Classes. The library will offer a basic introduction for the first time user and those seeking to refresh their PC skills. Topics covered: computer hardware, Windows XP, word processing basics & internet searching. Classes are offered on a walk-in basis with a seven seat limit per class. No reservations accepted. July 13, 6:30 pm - Getting Hip to Your Kneeds. Mark Weissman, Derby resident, will give an overview of joint replacement surgery. Mark's resume includes engineering and consulting work with Stryker, Surgical Dynamics and DePuy. Reasons for surgery, types of implants, recovery and rehabilitation and success rates will be discussed. July 14, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Young Adult Advisory Board Meeting for patrons ages 12-17. Attendees are encouraged to voice their ideas for improving and expanding Library services offered to young adults. We provide an environment of active and creative participation and this advisory board thrives on their involvement. July 15, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Free Walk-In Basic Computer Classes. The library will offer a basic introduction for the first time user and those seeking to refresh their PC skills. Topics covered: computer hardware, Windows XP, word processing basics & internet searching. Classes are offered on a walk-in basis with a seven seat limit per class. No reservations accepted. July 16, 10:00 am - Sports Talk Series fourth season continues. These informal sessions will be held every Thursday morning throughout the baseball season. They will again be facilitated by radio talk show host, author, and Major League Baseball rules consultant, Rich Marazzi. Each session will include trivia contests, videos, lively conversation and more. Refreshments will always be on hand. All ages, rookies, through veterans, are invited to join Rich and his group of Silver Sluggers. July 16, 3:30 - 5:00 pm: Teen Bead Crafting Workshop. Young adults, ages 12 to 17 are invited. Workshop will be presented by Kristin LaViola of Manifest Beads in Milford. Learn how to design your own jewelry with colorful beads and string. All materials will be provided, but space is limited! July 20, 6:30 pm: Honeybees and Beekeeping - Fun For All! This very unique summer program suitable for ages 12 and up will be presented by Ned Farrell, a local backyard beekeeper for over 20 years. He spent two years in Paraguay, South America as an Apiculture Extensionist for the Peace Corps. Participants will learn how to recognize honeybees, how honeybees pollinate flowers and how to start their own beehive. You'll have an opportunity to taste some local honey! July 21, 3:00 - 4:00 pm: Teen Summer Vacation Bingo. Young adults ages 12 to 17 are invited. Stay cool and play. Prizes will be awarded and the afternoon will cap off with light refreshments. July 22, 6:00 - 7:30 pm: Adult Wii Game Night: Adults, age eighteen and over are invited to come and experience the world of "video gaming." Sports games, World Tour Guitar Hero and WiiFit will be available for play. Novice to expert are welcome! July 23, 10:00 am - Sports Talk Series fourth season continues. These informal sessions will be held every Thursday morning throughout the baseball season. They will again be facilitated by radio talk show host, author, and Major League Baseball rules consultant, Rich Marazzi. Each session will include trivia contests, videos, lively conversation and more. Refreshments will always be on hand. All ages, rookies, through veterans, are invited to join Rich and his group of Silver Sluggers. July 23, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm: Young Adult Career Exploration Seminar. Young adults ages 12-17 are invited to further develop their strategies for career planning. Derby Youth Bureau's John Saccu will continue to guide participants through the thought processes that will help them discover their talents and skill sets for building brighter futures. July 27, 10:00 am - 12 noon & 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: CT Works Career Coach. The coach returns to the library. Instructors will be offering Job Search Assistance. Learn where to look for jobs, how to get the job you want, and how to search for jobs on the internet. This workshop is free and open to the public. The Career Coach is a project of The Workplace, Inc., operated by Career Resources. REGISTER TODAY! Space is limited. Walk-ins are welcome on a first come, first served basis. July 28, 10 am - 12 noon: Career Development Workshop - Job Search Strategies. The library continues to host free career development workshops presented by the Connecticut Department of Labor. This interactive workshop is designed to help participants develop new and creative methods to enhance job search techniques. July 28, 2:30 - 4:00 pm: Teen Kite Building Workshop. Young adults, ages 12 to 17 are invited for a teen kite building (and hopefully flying) event. All materials will be provided. This event is part of the DPL 2009 "Express Yourself" Summer Reading Program. Space is limited. July 30, 10:00 am - Sports Talk Series fourth season continues. These informal sessions will be held every Thursday morning throughout the baseball season. They will again be facilitated by radio talk show host, author, and Major League Baseball rules consultant, Rich Marazzi. Each session will include trivia contests, videos, lively conversation and more. Refreshments will always be on hand. All ages, rookies, through veterans, are invited to join Rich and his group of Silver Sluggers. Lorraine Piazza Publicity Coordinator The Derby Public Library, 313 Elizabeth Street, Derby, CT 06418 203-736-1482 lpiazza@biblio.org Visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org and click on Eventkeeper to register -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mylist.net/archives/conntech/attachments/20090701/f0453065/attachment.htm From ncignoli at trumbull-ct.org Wed Jul 1 09:59:28 2009 From: ncignoli at trumbull-ct.org (Nicole Cignoli) Date: Wed Jul 1 10:21:59 2009 Subject: [Conntech] Harry Potter Film Marathon at the Trumbull Library Message-ID: <4960C80D3B304124890C482A607572D6@TPL.local> Harry Potter Film Marathon at the Trumbull Library Starting Monday, July 13, through Friday, July 17, 2009 at 2:00 pm, the Trumbull Library will have free showings of the Harry Potter films in order in honor of the theatrical release of: Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince on July 15, 2009!!! Please be aware that some of the Harry Potter films are PG, and some are PG-13. Drop in! All are welcome! Refreshments provided. Costumes Optional! * 7/13 - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - PG. * 7/14 - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. PG. * 7/15- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. PG. * 7/16 - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. PG-13 * 7/17 - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. PG-13. If you would like us to send you a flyer for copying or posting, or have any questions, please respond off list. Nicole B. Cignoli Program Coordinator The Trumbull Library System 33 Quality Street Trumbull, CT 06611 Phone: (203) 452.5197 x219 Fax: (203) 452-5125 Email: ncignoli@trumbull-ct.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mylist.net/archives/conntech/attachments/20090701/5108c82f/attachment.htm From ehansen at cslib.org Wed Jul 1 13:15:43 2009 From: ehansen at cslib.org (Eric Hansen) Date: Wed Jul 1 13:16:17 2009 Subject: [Conntech] AP Images Update Message-ID: <4A4B8BAD.6A08.0027.0@cslib.org> Cross-posted; please excuse duplication. Please forward as appropriate. Everyone: I have been in touch once again with our Accuweather tech support contact regarding the AP Images authentication issue. He reports that AP is to apply a fix by the end of the day that should restore our access. I will write again when I have a final report. Thanks to you all for your patience. 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 From KAbery at cslib.org Thu Jul 2 06:00:16 2009 From: KAbery at cslib.org (Kris Abery) Date: Thu Jul 2 06:00:47 2009 Subject: [Conntech] Free WebJunction Webinars in July References: <4A4B85440200004B0001DC91@ns2.cslib.org> <4A4C77200200004B0001DCB3@ns2.cslib.org> Message-ID: <4A4C771F.F821.004B.0@cslib.org> The following WebJunction webinars are scheduled for July 2009. To register visit the WebJunction Calendar of Events at http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventcalendar.asp Free Webinar: Crouching Tigers, Reading Dragons: Creating a Reading Challenge Program - July 7th (Online) Join presenters from Seattle and British Colombia as they share their experiences & expertise with the Global Reading Challenge/Reading Link Challenge, a program that encourages team building, reading for retention, and cooperation between school and public libraries. The presenters will demonstrate how the program can fit into your library?s programming, regardless of size or budget, and how it can be done in one building, between public libraries and public schools, or across state or international borders. The program emphasizes books that reflect a diversity of backgrounds, and encourages 4th and 5th grade students of all reading abilities to engage in the "sport" of reading. For additional details and registration information visit: http://tinyurl.com/ldfe2b Free Webinar:Living Library Project: Don't Judge a Book By Its Cover - July 22nd (ONLINE) The Living Library is a unique event that brings together people who have special interests, beliefs or experiences to speak with people from different backgrounds and share their personal story. In this innovative program participants can "check out" Living Books for a personal conversation. Both the Bainbridge Island and Santa Monica Public Libraries executed two successful Living Library events. The Bainbridge Island event covered such diverse experiences as life as a quadriplegic, a female police officer, a young gay man and an atheist. Santa Monica Public Library�s Living Books included a fat activist, a formerly homeless person, an ex-gangmember and a nudist. Join us for a free webinar with leads from these projects: Rebecca Judd from the Bainbridge Island (WA) branch of the Kitsap Regional Library System, and Julie MacDonald and Rachel Foyt from the Santa Monica Public Library in Santa Monica (CA). Hear how they planned and implemented the project in their libraries, and find out how you can create a Living Library in your community. For additional information see http://tinyurl.com/6l3vjd Free Webinar: Bilingual Storytimes: Building Early Literacy & Community - July 29th (ONLINE) Libraries are expanding storytime programming to build early literacy skills in their community. The Mission Branch of the San Francisco Public Library recently added to their popular Bilingual Toddler Tales Program (300-400 attendees!) hands-on literacy activity stations for caregivers to explore. Seattle Public Library has expanded their Summer Reading Program to include bilingual storytimes in Chinese, Vietnamese and Spanish. Both libraries have had great success in their early literacy programming and continue to build deep connections with caregivers in their communities. Join Laura Tarango, children's librarian at the Mission Branch, and Valerie Wonder, immigrant and refugee programs manager at Seattle Public Library, during this free webinar. You?ll hear how they assessed the community?s needs, developed and adapted the programs; and they?ll provide practical steps for you to apply to your outreach and programming efforts. For additional information see http://tinyurl.com/6l3vjd From TNewman at cslib.org Thu Jul 2 06:17:11 2009 From: TNewman at cslib.org (Tom Newman) Date: Thu Jul 2 06:17:40 2009 Subject: [Conntech] CT Public Library Annual Report/Survey Message-ID: <4A4C7B16.7C78.0033.0@cslib.org> Attention Public Library Directors You should have received an email yesterday with information on the 2009 Public Library Annual Report and Application for State Aid. The State Library will not be sending this material by U.S. mail this year, so if you have not received your Annual Report information by email, please contact me. We are using a new web interface this year, so please take the time to read through the material we sent you. Thank you! This year's report deadline is November 13. 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 From ehansen at cslib.org Thu Jul 2 06:29:18 2009 From: ehansen at cslib.org (Eric Hansen) Date: Thu Jul 2 06:29:43 2009 Subject: [Conntech] AP Images Message-ID: <4A4C7DED.6A08.0027.0@cslib.org> Cross-posted; please excuse duplication. Please forward as appropriate. Everyone: I understand from iCONN's Accuweather account representative that most Connecticut institutions now have access to AP Images once again. Accuweather continues to work with AP to restore access for those Connecticut institutions that do not yet have access, and they expect to have the problem solved by tonight. If your institution is one of those that do not yet have access to AP Images, please reply to me with that information and I will issue you a temporary username and password for access until your account access is restored. 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 From lisa at hchlibrary.org Thu Jul 2 06:41:57 2009 From: lisa at hchlibrary.org (Lisa Gugliotti) Date: Thu Jul 2 06:41:36 2009 Subject: [Conntech] Opinions about Kids Cybernet Station Touchscreen computer Message-ID: Hello Children's Librarians, Has any library out there purchased this Kids Cybernet Station - Early Learning System computer? If so, how durable has it been and have there been any problems? Thank you! http://kidcomputers.com/index.php?l=product_detail &p=212 Lisa Gugliotti Reference Librarian The Henry Carter Hull Library 10 Killingworth Turnpike Clinton, CT 06413 860-669-2342 lisa@hchlibrary.org www.hchlibrary.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mylist.net/archives/conntech/attachments/20090702/fb907dbe/attachment.htm From drutter at cheshirelibrary.org Thu Jul 2 07:59:04 2009 From: drutter at cheshirelibrary.org (Deborah Rutter) Date: Thu Jul 2 07:59:08 2009 Subject: [Conntech] Tech Support job opening at Cheshire Public Library Message-ID: <4A4CCB38.2070600@cheshirelibrary.org> Librarian I for Tech Support - The Town of Cheshire is seeking qualified applicants for a part-time 20 hr/wk position. Proficiency in Mac OS and experience with library automation and networking. See the Town's web site at www.cheshirect.org for additional information. A letter of interest and resume must be submitted by the close of business on Friday, July 17 to Louis A. Zullo, Personnel Director, at the Town Manager's Office. The Town of Cheshire is an EEOE, M/F/D/V. -- Deborah Rutter Deputy Director Cheshire Public Library 104 Main Street Cheshire, CT 06410 203-272-2245 From mamfranco at wiltonlibrary.org Thu Jul 2 08:22:06 2009 From: mamfranco at wiltonlibrary.org (Mary Anne Mendola Franco) Date: Thu Jul 2 08:16:17 2009 Subject: [Conntech] Position Available: Circulation Assistant, Wilton Library Association, Wilton, CT Message-ID: Circulation Assistant Needed The Wilton Library Association is seeking an energetic, service-oriented individual to begin part-time employment in July 2009. This position requires afternoons, evenings and weekends, with an average of 6-12 hours per week. The Circulation Assistant position entails a focus on customer service and ability to multitask. Candidates must hold a high school diploma and should able to deal simultaneously with multiple tasks and customers. They should be able to work effectively in a team environment, and possess excellent interpersonal skills, computer skills, and a willingness to learn. In addition, candidates should have the physical stamina, agility, and attention to detail required to attend to customer needs in a busy environment. Applications can be obtained at the library or online. Please drop off or mail completed application and resume to Karen Zeibak, Circulation Manager, Wilton Library Association, Inc. 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton, CT 06897-3000. Application deadline is Sunday, July 13, 2009. The 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 mamfranco@wiltonlibrary.org www.wiltonlibrary.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mylist.net/archives/conntech/attachments/20090702/0b25a2ed/attachment.htm From Pritting at hartford.edu Thu Jul 2 09:37:09 2009 From: Pritting at hartford.edu (Randi Ashton-Pritting) Date: Thu Jul 2 09:37:19 2009 Subject: [Conntech] Fw: North Atlantic Health Sciences Libraries Conference: October Message-ID: Please excuse the cross listing Randi ----- Original Message ----- From: Susan Bloomfield To: pritting@hartford.edu Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 11:37 AM Subject: North Atlantic Health Sciences Libraries Conference: October I would like to post the following (below) for the interest of all members of the CT Library Association. Of course, they are cordially invited to attend this conference. Please let me know if you are able to post this for me on a listserv or by another means to spread the word. Thank you. Susan A. Bloomfield, MLS Health Sciences Librarian Southern Maine Medical Center One Medical Center Drive; PO Box 626 Biddeford, ME 04005 (P) 207-283-7289 edu.sab@smmc.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Save These Dates! October 25-27, 2009 2009 NAHSL Conference North Atlantic Health Sciences Libraries, Inc "What's Cooking? A Taste of the Future" Join your colleagues at the legendary Samoset Resort in breathtaking Rockport, Maine VIEW VIRTUAL POSTCARD! Register and learn more about conference details and accommodations at: http://www.nahsl.org/2009/index.html -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mylist.net/archives/conntech/attachments/20090702/b7142f75/attachment.htm From BrooksS at easternct.edu Thu Jul 2 09:56:44 2009 From: BrooksS at easternct.edu (Brooks, Sandra S. (Library)) Date: Thu Jul 2 09:56:48 2009 Subject: [Conntech] CLASS needs your help! CLASS Meeting July 16th Message-ID: (Please pass this message on to any library staff who may be interested but are not on Conntech - thank you!) CLASS needs your help! The CT Library Support Staff (CLASS) section of the CT Library Association has recently lost several very active members to retirements and other reasons. We need more people to get involved with our group, to help plan professional development, training, and networking opportunities for support staff across the state of CT. In the past we have run ½ day workshops, full day conferences, salary surveys, and more to assist paraprofessionals with their professional growth. Our next meeting is open to anyone willing to attend and offer their ideas for what CLASS can do in the coming year. You do not need to be a CLASS or CLA member to attend; the meeting is FREE! We need people from all types of libraries: public, school, academic, and special. We are especially looking for input from public library workers. CLASS meeting details: Thursday July 16, 2009 2:00-3:30 pm Middletown Library Service Center (find address and directions at http://ct.webjunction.org/ct/mlsc ) Light refreshments will be served. If you plan to attend the CLASS meeting on July 16th , please RSVP to ColburnL@mail.ccsu.edu For more information please contact CLASS chair Laurie Colburn at Central CT State University, ColburnL@mail.ccsu.edu or phone 860-832-2170. Thanks - we look forward to seeing you on July 16! 2009-2010 CLASS Board: Laurie Colburn, chair - CCSU Sandy Smith Brooks, vice-chair - ECSU Jennifer Hadley, secretary - Wesleyan University -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mylist.net/archives/conntech/attachments/20090702/72c65340/attachment.htm From DLord at cslib.org Thu Jul 2 10:43:03 2009 From: DLord at cslib.org (Douglas Lord) Date: Thu Jul 2 10:43:18 2009 Subject: [Conntech] monthly survey References: <4A4CAEEF020000CD000112B2@ns2.cslib.org> <4A4CB8AB020000CD000112BA@ns2.cslib.org> <4A4CB8EF020000CD000112BD@ns2.cslib.org> <4A4CB967020000CD000112C0@ns2.cslib.org> Message-ID: <4A4CB93B.9A91.00CD.0@cslib.org> Survey takers, unite!! After a lengthy absence that has involved intense contract negotiations, possible misuse of survey-gathering funds, substantial editorial malfeasance, and a high profile lawsuit involving certain of the parties and the makers of those little packets of ketchup*, we're back with another fantastic survey of the Connecticut library community. If you already subscribe to the divisional blog at http://webjunctionworks.org/ct/blog/, you of course already know all this. Click here for the survey: www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=SkV_2bJjFrB5tDYnTqoUskqg_3d_3d. This week's questions involve budget cuts (naturally) and also wether you own or rent your home. Get your answers in before July 9, because that's the day your computer stops working** for good. More information on technical issues that at http://ct.webjunction.org/1. For those curious about our methodology, note that our questions are scientifically formulated deep within the research laboratories here at the Division of Library Development. The resulting data is carefully collected into representative samples that are stratified and clustered and are then systematically, double blind taste-tested. In a vacuum environment. Using Boolean language!*** * = none of this is true. ** = again, not true. *** = sadly, untrue. In Anna Quindlen's words, here's one true thing: www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=SkV_2bJjFrB5tDYnTqoUskqg_3d_3d. That's the survey link. Two clicks and you're done. And may the force be with you...but I understand that on the Dark Side they have cookies. Sincerely, Doug Lord & Steve Cauffman from DLD Douglas C. Lord Division of Library Development Connecticut State Library Middletown Library Service Center 786 South Main Street Middletown, CT 06457 1-800-437-2313 (in CT only) 860-704-2204 http://ct.webjunction.org dlord@cslib.org From ehansen at cslib.org Thu Jul 2 12:58:58 2009 From: ehansen at cslib.org (Eric Hansen) Date: Thu Jul 2 12:59:43 2009 Subject: [Conntech] AP Images At Last Message-ID: <4A4CD940.6A08.0027.0@cslib.org> Cross-posted; please excuse duplication. Please forward as appropriate. Everyone: It is my understanding that authentication to AP Images via IP address recognition has been restored to CT institutions. If any of you are still being prompted for a login when you connect, please reply to me off list to let me know. 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 From lisa at hchlibrary.org Fri Jul 3 10:20:28 2009 From: lisa at hchlibrary.org (Lisa Gugliotti) Date: Fri Jul 3 10:20:07 2009 Subject: [Conntech] Author Elizabeth Brundage at Clinton Library on Monday, 7/6/09, at 6:30 p.m. Message-ID: <58652C90ECC64AD3B35A4118C701542F@PC22> An Evening with author, Elizabeth Brundage Monday, July 6, 2009, 6:30 p.m. Calling all book group members and book lovers! You are all invited to the library for a special event with Elizabeth Brundage, author of The Doctor's Wife and Somebody Else's Daughter! Join us for a conversation with Brundage about her background , her books, and writing process. Refreshments will be served. This event is free and registration is not required. Amazon.com Review of The Doctor's Wife A suspense novel crossed with a literary exploration of infidelity and marital rancor, Elizabeth Brundage's ambitious debut, The Doctor's Wife, provides more than the usual kick of adrenalin for readers. In a small town in upstate New York, urban transplants Annie and Michael Knowles--he is a rising OB/GYN, and she is a once-trailblazing journalist who has settled into a teaching job--hope to escape the noise and bustle of the city. But both are drawn into danger: Annie begins an affair with an infamous (and married) painter, Simon Haas, and Michael is coaxed into helping an ex-lover at her family planning clinic. He performs abortions for poor women, and tries to ignore the cars that follow him home and the increasingly threatening phone calls. ometimes Brundage perfectly navigates the twisting, overlapping elements of her complicated story line, but other times gives us too much at a time. And one of her characters, Simon's disturbed wife Lydia Haas, is so fascinating that she puts the others in the shade. Nevertheless, this is a rich first novel and a promising beginning for its author. --Regina Marler Review of Somebody Else's Daughter by Richard Bausch Elizabeth Brundage is a brilliant novelist with an unfailing eye for the detail or word that will make a moment resonate and expand in the mind. It's what every great dramatist has in abundance. This new book is a riveting examination of how the past haunts the present, but beyond that, it is a relentless and powerful study of evil-of the forces that are loosed in our all too human attempts to love each other and find love. It is very moving and completely involving and I couldn't put it down. You won't be able to, either. 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CLASS Meeting July 16th Message-ID: <620028.61782.qm@web43402.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Hi,    I will pass this info along to my staff and I hope I can drum up some interest!   Speaking of support staff,  and training....does anyone know who might be GREAT at teaching  public LIBRARY service skills ... or as our Chamber says: customer service? I need to do some work with a few younger staff members. I will try the chamber course and see if it directly relates...maybe someone has taken it out there?    I feel it's one gift I can give my part-time workers before they depart for their next job, if any ever open up!  At the same time, my younger staff will be able to teach some of my  workers a few skills on the computer!   It's been a bit dismal for the staff this year. I'd like to think it will be better, but who knows? I read the LJ article  (6/15/2009, p. 23 ) about being selfish and promoting service. We won't be able to open weekends or Wednesday mornings during the summer. I would so love to cram in a bit of training along with the weeding...and the furloughs!   I hope you all enjoyed a great Independence Day! I had time to utilize my Freedom to Read, and it was grand.......   Best,   Eileen Branciforte     --- On Thu, 7/2/09, Brooks, Sandra S. (Library) wrote: From: Brooks, Sandra S. (Library) Subject: [Conntech] CLASS needs your help! CLASS Meeting July 16th To: conntech@mylist.net Date: Thursday, July 2, 2009, 4:56 PM (Please pass this message on to any library staff who may be interested but are not on Conntech ? thank you!)     CLASS needs your help!   The CT Library Support Staff (CLASS) section of the CT Library Association has recently lost several very active members to retirements and other reasons. We need more people to get involved with our group, to help plan professional development, training, and networking opportunities for support staff across the state of CT. In the past we have run ½ day workshops, full day conferences, salary surveys, and more to assist paraprofessionals with their professional growth.   Our next meeting is open to anyone willing to attend and offer their ideas for what CLASS can do in the coming year. You do not need to be a CLASS or CLA member to attend; the meeting is FREE! We need people from all types of libraries: public, school, academic, and special. We are especially looking for input from public library workers.   CLASS meeting details: Thursday July 16, 2009 2:00-3:30 pm Middletown Library Service Center (find address and directions at http://ct.webjunction.org/ct/mlsc )   Light refreshments will be served.  If you plan to attend the CLASS  meeting on July 16th , please RSVP to ColburnL@mail.ccsu.edu   For more information please contact CLASS chair Laurie Colburn at Central CT State University, ColburnL@mail.ccsu.edu or phone 860-832-2170.   Thanks ? we look forward to seeing you on July 16!   2009-2010 CLASS Board: Laurie Colburn, chair ? CCSU Sandy Smith Brooks, vice-chair ? ECSU Jennifer Hadley, secretary ? Wesleyan University       -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ Conntech mailing list Conntech@mylist.net http://mylist.net/listinfo/conntech -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The colleague will have been active in the CT library community for at least 10 years. ? The period covered by this feature is September 2008 through August 2009. ? Word limit is 250 words (but I will flex as necessary). Please send as a Word document. ? Pictures must be digital. ? Deadline for submissions is July 10.   Please send me a note if you have questions.   Thanks,   David davidkapp@comcast.net -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mylist.net/archives/conntech/attachments/20090705/2e19d5f9/attachment.htm From kabery at cslib.org Mon Jul 6 07:16:21 2009 From: kabery at cslib.org (Kris Abery) Date: Mon Jul 6 07:16:43 2009 Subject: [Conntech] Seats Available State Library July CE Workshops Message-ID: <4A51CEF50200004B0001DD74@ns2.cslib.org> Please excuse the cross posting There are seats available in the following continuing education workshops scheduled for July. To register access the Continuing Education Calendar of Events at: http://evanced.info/cslib/evanced/eventcalendar.asp Advanced Book Repair: Hardcover Techniques - July 23rd (WLSC) 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? Do you have staff time to do repair work, rather than budget money to replace or rebind 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. The purpose is on getting books back into circulation, rather than on archival or long-term preservation techniques, although conservation-friendly reversible repair techniques will be the focus. **HANDS-ON: ONE BOOK WILL BE PROVIDED TO EACH PARTICIPANT FOR PRACTICE REPAIRS - YOU MAY BRING ADDITIONAL DISCARDED BOOKS TO WORK ON THAT ARE NOT VALUABLE (Hardcover repair workshop books may not be suitable for returning to a library collection - it takes some practice!). Some supplies will be available for sharing. Optionally, you may also bring your own book repair tools to work with, such as scissors, box cutter or Xacto knife, ruler, bone folder, glue stick, and/or glue brush. Topics covered will include: Hardcover book construction Types of hardcover spines Materials needed for advanced book repair and where to get them How to repair a cracked or broken spine How to make a new spine How to re-attach covers to hardbound books Hollow-tube spine repair method Interior hinge repair Job Search @ Your Library: Helping Your Community Get Back to Work - July 24th (Wilson Branch, NHFPL) This free half-day information session will help library staff respond to the growing demands of job seekers in their local communities. The session will highlight Internet resources, local and state job listings, CT JobCentral, the Connecticut Department of Labor(DOL) website and more. Topics covered will include: Basic résumé and cover letter strategies and DOL resources Career exploration using the Job & Career ConneCTtion Basic job search strategies Overview of the services and resources available at the DOL/CT Works Career Centers 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 From ctyszka at libraryconnection.info Mon Jul 6 09:21:17 2009 From: ctyszka at libraryconnection.info (Carrie Tyszka) Date: Mon Jul 6 09:21:19 2009 Subject: [Conntech] Canning Program at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Message-ID: <00b701c9fe55$ca124500$174b2c0a@berlin.local> Canning Program at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Interested in finding out how to safely can fruits and vegetables at home? 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The only requirement is that you be a card-carrying member of the Connecticut Library Association, (which you can take care of now at http://www.ctlibraryassociation.org ). The Curriculum: * 21st Century Communications * Managing People * Getting to "Yes" with an Intergenerational Work Force * Budget Management * Advocating for the Library, the Profession, the Program or Yourself The Faculty: * John Blyberg, Assistant Director for Innovation and User Experience at the Darien Library (who also blogs at blyberg.net). * Thomas W. Galante, chief executive officer and library director of The Queens Borough Public Library, a not-for-profit corporation with revenues of $128 million employing 1,700 people at 62 public libraries in Queens County, New York. * Walter Harrison, President of the University of Hartford. * R. David Lankes, director of the Information Institute of Syracuse, and an associate professor in Syracuse University's School of Information Studies, (who will be with us only virtually!) * Lisa Lazarek, a labor attorney with Kainen, Escalera, & McHale P.C. in Hartford and co-Author of "Labor Relations and Employment Law: Developments in Connecticut." * Bernard A. Margolis, New York State Librarian who served as the President of Boston Public Library from 1997 to 2008. * Annette Rogers, Assistant Dean managing Academic Services and teaching for the Barney School of Business. * Joseph Swetcky, Finance Director in the town of Farmington, previously Finance Director and Interim Town Manager in Wethersfield. * Sharon Weiner, holder of the W. Wayne Booker Endowed Chair of Information Literacy at Purdue University and Co-Chair of the National Forum on Information Literacy and Co-Chair of the Peabody Academic Library Leadership Institute. * Registration Details: The fee for the program is $30.00, which covers all refreshments, lunch, and a wine and cheese reception. Attendees must register online no later than July 31, 2009. An essay of up to 250 words and submission of a resume/CV is required. For more information and to register, go to http://www.ctlibrarians.org/events/leadership.shtml. 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 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The Neutral Mask Workshop is a truly magical experience that should not be missed! Have fun with it, and afterwards talk with each other about your experience. Space is limited for this free event so reserve your seat by contacting the Main Library at 203-452-5197 to register or on-line at www.trumbullct-library.org If you would like us to send you a flyer for copying or posting, or have any questions, please respond off list. Nicole B. Cignoli Program Coordinator The Trumbull Library System 33 Quality Street Trumbull, CT 06611 Phone: (203) 452.5197 x219 Fax: (203) 452-5125 Email: ncignoli@trumbull-ct.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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As always, the more libraries that report their ILL activity, the more accurate the ILL report that follows. Thank you for your help. Let me know if you have any questions. 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 From SKober at NewingtonCT.Gov Tue Jul 7 11:34:54 2009 From: SKober at NewingtonCT.Gov (Kober, Shirlee-Ann) Date: Tue Jul 7 11:35:26 2009 Subject: [Conntech] Limiting Holds-Lucy Robbins Welles Library, Newington Message-ID: <315255D18EA23A4588668F93E387D61A02A32A84@srvex001.TON.LOCAL> Hi all, Due to budget cuts and the increased demand for all our library materials, we will be limiting patron holds to three per day effective July 31. This will especially affect patron placed system holds, where we see some people putting 8-12 items on hold each and every day. We'll be filling the first three holds and removing all others. We've placed signs at the public service desks and OPACs, and are enclosing bookmarks to inform the public of this change. You should also know that this may impact your patrons. Please note my new email address is skober@newingtonct.gov Shirlee-Ann Kober Head of Community Services Lucy Robbins Welles Library 95 Cedar Street Newington, CT 06111 860-665-8700 Fax 860-667-1255 skober@newingtonct.gov ******************************************************************************************* 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... 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I need a job: how librarians assist job seekers.?   I am looking for librarians who work in a public library to participate in a short survey.  The survey will be used to evaluate what programs and services are provided to job seekers and which of the programs are most successful or utilized/attended.    If you are willing to participate, please click on the following link, or ?cut and paste? the link into a web browser.  It will direct you to survey monkey my online survey.  It should only take a few minutes to complete the survey.  Please complete the survey in the next couple of days so that I may analyze the data and write up my research project.    http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=HKByo_2bZkwrtS0ECGrpcAvg_3d_3d    The survey is completely anonymous; I will not ask for your name or place of work, therefore no name will be printed in my final report.  All data will be kept in a secure place for three years.  If you would like a copy of the IRB application, let me know and I will email you a copy.   Please contact me, or my project advisor, with any questions or concerns.   Thank you for you time,   Laura Hartwig Information and Library Science Student Southern Connecticut State University hartwigl1@southernct.edu   Dr. Mary Brown Southern Connecticut State University brownm6@southernct.edu 1-203-392-5772   Note: I have never used surveymonkey.com before and tried to anticipate any problems, yet if any arise or you are unable to access the survey please let me know. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Would you like to quickly repair the broken book spine that came in your new book shipment, rather than waiting for a replacement? Many repairs that can extend the life of your library collection are fast and simple, and can be done with easy-to-obtain, inexpensive materials. This workshop is appropriate for a library staff member or volunteer who will be doing book repair. Emphasis will be on simple repairs for the everyday public or school library collection, rather than on archival or long-term preservation techniques. Topics covered will include: Basic book handling and cleaning, & damage prevention measures Materials needed for basic book repair & where to get them How to repair a torn page & how to reinsert a loose page or group of pages How to reattach a paperback cover Some repair options for simple hardcover spine problems When to cover, re-sew, encase, or rebind books Resources for book repair - websites, brochures, etc. **HANDS-ON: BRING SOME DAMAGED BOOKS TO SHARE AND REPAIR. Some supplies will be available for sharing. Optionally, you may also bring your own book repair tools to work with, such as scissors, box cutter or Xacto knife, ruler, bone folder, glue stick, and/or glue brush.** Advanced Book Repair: Hardcover Techniques - Aug. 13th (Middletown LSC) 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? Do you have staff time to do repair work, rather than budget money to replace or rebind 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. The purpose is on getting books back into circulation, rather than on archival or long-term preservation techniques, although conservation-friendly reversible repair techniques will be the focus. **HANDS-ON: ONE BOOK WILL BE PROVIDED TO EACH PARTICIPANT FOR PRACTICE REPAIRS - YOU MAY BRING ADDITIONAL DISCARDED BOOKS TO WORK ON THAT ARE NOT VALUABLE (Hardcover repair workshop books may not be suitable for returning to a library collection - it takes some practice!) - If you prefer you may also bring your own book repair tools (scissors, etc.)** Topics covered will include: Hardcover book construction Types of hardcover spines Materials needed for advanced book repair and where to get them How to repair a cracked or broken spine How to make a new spine How to re-attach covers to hardbound books Hollow-tube spine repair method Interior hinge repair From hartwigl1 at yahoo.com Wed Jul 8 12:52:18 2009 From: hartwigl1 at yahoo.com (Laura Hartwig) Date: Wed Jul 8 12:52:21 2009 Subject: [Conntech] my survey Message-ID: <270051.98973.qm@web62103.mail.re1.yahoo.com> Hi all, It has come to my attention that there is a slight mistake in the survey.  When asked to check off services to college grads the survey will not allow multiple answers.  I cannot change the survey because people have already submitted their survey.  Please, select the most appropriate one for that answer.  Thank you to everyone who completed the survey.  I appreciate it.  Laura Laura Hartwig Reference Librarian Meriden Public Library 105 Miller St. Meriden, CT 06450 203-238-2346 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Here you will get the chance to work on a collaborative mural with local artists, and meet representatives from the new Sound Music, and the O'Neill Theater Center. Refreshments are available for sale to benefit the Friends of the Bill Memorial Library. The rain date will be Sunday July 19, 10-4. For more information, or to download an application, please go to our website: www.artongrotonbank.org. Hali Keeler Director Bill Memorial Library 240 Monument Street Groton CT 06340 hkeeler@billmemorial.org Wherever you go, there you are -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 6 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 11769 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len The Professional version does not have this message -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Being that no training classes are being held for learning Dreamweaver until October, can anyone suggest a good primer book or dvd for learning Dreamweaver??? THANK YOU... John W. Whittemore Library -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mylist.net/archives/conntech/attachments/20090709/5b28026c/attachment.htm From nhfplevents at gmail.com Thu Jul 9 12:12:41 2009 From: nhfplevents at gmail.com (carol brown) Date: Thu Jul 9 12:12:44 2009 Subject: [Conntech] Travel the world with the New Haven Public Library this summer Message-ID: <97c6e0b20907091212m6d84bf7ey52a8bbe7e0e75c00@mail.gmail.com> *The price is right: FREE!* * * *July 15, 6-7pm--Thomas Hollowell discusses his book Allah's Garden*, the story of his encounter with a doctor who was held for 25 years by the Polisario, a rebel movement working for the independence of Western Sahara. About the book: http://thomashollowell.com/. Register at http://www.allah.eventbrite.com/. * July 22, 6-7pm--Chile, Argentina, and Brazil*, a summer travel talk presented by Dr. Peter Burch. Register at www.julytravel.eventbrite.com/. *Aug. 4, 6-7:45pm?Independent Directors Film series: Human Heart Explodes: *story of kindergarten project for Gypsy people in Macedonia, includes discussion with filmmaker Helder Mira, founder of Rabbit Ears Media in Hartford. Register at www.humanheart.eventbrite.com. *Aug. 5, 6-7:30pm--Film: Peces de Ciudad* (*Beached*) (Peru 2007; Spanish with English subtitles), from director Felipe Degregori, describes the lives of a group of young migrants to the city of Lima. Against resistance, the immigrants persevere, creating a beachhead of hope. Presented in cooperation with Yale's Programs in International Educational Resources (PIER). *Aug. 6, 6-7pm--Seminar: Find Adventure--See the world and get someone else to pay for it.* Jeff Blumenfeld, author of *You Want To Go Where?,* will discuss how to find funding for your travel dreams. About the presenter: www.blumenfeldpr.com. Register at www.adventure.eventbrite.com. ** *Aug. 12, 6-6:45 pm--Film: B.A.T.A.M.* (Indonesia 2005) contrasts two women: Wati, a young factory worker, and Dewi, a prostitute, both living on the Indonesian island of Batam, a free-trade zone located on Singapore's doorstep. Their experiences show how multinational capitalism and migration interact in the shadows of globalization. Presented in cooperation with Yale's Programs in International Educational Resources (PIER). *Aug. 19, 6-7pm--Film: Seoul Train* (China 2005), captures an ?underground railroad" for the estimated 250,000 North Korean refugees living underground in China. Defecting from North Korea is a capital offense, and repatriated refugees face human rights abuses ranging from concentration camps and torture to forced abortion and summary executions. Presented in cooperation with Yale's Programs in International Educational Resources (PIER). *Aug. 26, 6-7pm--Film: Raconte-moi ta langue* (Tell Me How You Talk; France). In a small Alsatian village, two teachers ask migrant parents to come to the classroom and teach their language and talk about their culture. Presented in cooperation with Yale's Programs in International Educational Resources (PIER). -- 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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On Thu, Jul 9, 2009 at 2:30 PM, John Wiehn wrote: > Hi, > > > > Our library has now decided to redo our website using Dreamweaver??.. > > > > I?ve been given the assignment of purchasing a copy of Dreamweaver??. > > > > Can anyone suggest an online vendor or store that can sell us a copy of > > the most recent version of Dreamweaver? > > > > I?ve been told that as a 501c3 and being an Educational institution we > qualify > > for a cheaper price for Dreamweaver. 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Program sessions are determined on the day of the event by those in attendance. If you are interested in attending Darien's KidLibCamp you can sign-up and let us know the topics you are interested in talking about by going to the KidLibCamp wiki at http://darienkidlibcamp.pbworks.com/. Once on the wiki, on the right you'll see a link to sign-up for the KidLibCamp. On the sign-up page if you click on the edit tab at the top, you can add your name, affiliation, and contact information. There is also space for you to list the topics you would like to talk about, as well as topics you would like to facilitate discussion on. If you aren't sure about the topics you can leave that blank and perhaps enter information at a later date. (A sample list of topics is on the front page of the wiki.) The information on topics of interest will help set the framework for the day and will provide the jumping off point on August 13th when we determine the actual sessions with the input of everyone in attendance. Along with the sign-up link you'll also see a link on the right that provides a schedule for the day. We hope you can attend Darien KidLibCamp! It will be a great way to learn from others, network, and exchange experiences. Feel free to forward this invitation to any colleagues that you think would be interested. If you have any questions about the KidLibCamp, or about using the project wiki, let me know! Gretchen Hams-Caserotti Head of Children's Services [cid:image001.png@01C9F8F4.87872720] Darien Library 1441 Post Road Darien, CT 06820 darienlibrary.org (203) 669-5223 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Topics include: setting up a data document, creating a document & merging, merging to letters, envelopes & labels and more. Basic Book Repair - Aug. 6th (MLSC) Would you like to save money by getting more uses per book? Would you like to keep that out of print book in circulation to meet your library patron's needs? Would you like to quickly repair the broken book spine that came in your new book shipment, rather than waiting for a replacement? Many repairs that can extend the life of your library collection are fast and simple, and can be done with easy-to-obtain, inexpensive materials. This workshop is appropriate for a library staff member or volunteer who will be doing book repair. Emphasis will be on simple repairs for the everyday public or school library collection, rather than on archival or long-term preservation techniques. Topics covered will include: basic book handling, cleaning, & damage prevention, materials needed for basic book repair & where to get them, how to repair a torn page & how to reinsert a loose page or group of pages, how to reattach a paperback cover, repair options for simple hardcover spine problems, when to cover, re-sew, encase, or rebind books and more. **HANDS-ON: BRING SOME DAMAGED BOOKS TO SHARE AND REPAIR. Some supplies will be available for sharing. Optionally, you may also bring your own book repair tools to work with, such as scissors, box cutter or Xacto knife, ruler, bone folder, glue stick, and/or glue brush.** Advanced Excel 2007 - Aug. 11th (MLSC) & Aug. 19th (Darien PL) In this full day workshop you will move beyond the basics and explore more advanced functions, including Today, IF and PMT. You will learn how to name cells and ranges, use those names in formulas and functions. In addition, you will explore the powerful database features of Excel that make it easy to sort, filter and add subtotals. Topics will include:creating advanced functions, developing formulas using named cells and ranges, using 3-D functions to calculate across worksheets, defining absolute and relative references and much, much more. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Excel 2007 and formulas is a needed** OPALESCENCE: An Online Conference for All Librarians - Aug. 13th (ONLINE) Has your travel budget dried up? Still want that conference experience of fresh ideas, lively conversations, and networking with colleagues? Participate in OPALESCENCE, a free online conference for all librarians and fellow travelers. We're planning a series of interesting and informative presentations and discussions spread over a two-day period. Watch this space for more announcements. For additional details and registration information visit: An Online Conference for All Librarians. Free Webinar: Library Technology Policies - Aug. 26th (ONLINE) Creating, maintaining and updating computer policies for your library can be a real challenge, with technologies and patron needs in a constant state of flux. Join presenters Rob Zschernitz, North Suburban Library System (IL) and Lecia Eubanks, Cherokee Regional Library (GA) for this free webinar, as they share examples of library policies from around the country and surface some of the trends, hot issues, and strategies for you to consider as you develop and update your library's technology policies. For additional details and registration information visit: WebJunction Calendar of Events From maryellen at douglaslibrary.org Mon Jul 13 06:42:02 2009 From: maryellen at douglaslibrary.org (Mary Ellen Beck) Date: Mon Jul 13 06:44:19 2009 Subject: [Conntech] JOB OPENING AT DOUGLAS LIBRARY PLEASE POST Message-ID: <0F2C8B56F33B804D93656D767E70D08D0263EC00@exch2.reg8.loc> Part time library assistant 1. Douglas Library of Hebron. Opening for qualified candidates to provide support for public service desks. Ability to use computers is required. Flexible hours include some evenings, Saturdays and daytime hours. High school diploma required, some college and relevant experience preferred. Hourly starting salary $9.75-$11.00 depending on experience (no benefits). Applications available at the Douglas Library, 22 Main Street, Hebron, CT. Please send completed application and cover letter to the Douglas Library. Mary Ellen Beck Director Douglas Library 22 Main Street Hebron, Connecticut 06248 Phone 860-228-9312 Fax: 860-228-4372 From shartley at cheshirelibrary.org Mon Jul 13 11:56:20 2009 From: shartley at cheshirelibrary.org (shartley@cheshirelibrary.org) Date: Mon Jul 13 11:56:24 2009 Subject: [Conntech] Fall Programming Message-ID: <15351.207.210.130.96.1247511380.squirrel@webmail1.pair.com> Hello my friends, Who are you favorite performers for a family audience for Halloween that cost under $350? many thanks, Sue Hartley Cheshire Public From TNewman at cslib.org Mon Jul 13 12:25:04 2009 From: TNewman at cslib.org (Tom Newman) Date: Mon Jul 13 12:25:06 2009 Subject: [Conntech] Recession Year Survey Message-ID: <4A5B51CF.7C78.0033.0@cslib.org> Attention Public libraries: The media and others still seem very interested in how busy libraries are in this recession. As we did last January, the State Library would like to gather some statistics on library use to help confirm this trend. Rather than wait till November when libraries have completed the Annual Report and Application for State Aid, we are asking libraries to complete a very brief survey on library use during FY2009. There is also a question on your FY2010 budget. If you already have the figures, please go to: http://tinyurl.com/n79ao8 Thanks for your help! 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 From BrooksS at easternct.edu Tue Jul 14 08:06:59 2009 From: BrooksS at easternct.edu (Brooks, Sandra S. (Library)) Date: Tue Jul 14 08:07:03 2009 Subject: [Conntech] Reminder - CLASS meeting needs YOU this Thursday! Message-ID: REMINDER! (Please pass this message on to any library staff who may be interested but are not on Conntech - thank you!) CLASS needs your help! The CT Library Support Staff (CLASS) section of the CT Library Association has recently lost several very active members to retirements and other reasons. We need more people to get involved with our group, to help plan professional development, training, and networking opportunities for support staff across the state of CT. In the past we have run ½ day workshops, full day conferences, salary surveys, and more to assist paraprofessionals with their professional growth. Our next meeting is open to anyone willing to attend and offer their ideas for what CLASS can do in the coming year. You do not need to be a CLASS or CLA member to attend; the meeting is FREE! We need people from all types of libraries: public, school, academic, and special. We are especially looking for input from public library workers. CLASS meeting details: Thursday July 16, 2009 2:00-3:30 pm Middletown Library Service Center (find address and directions at http://ct.webjunction.org/ct/mlsc ) Light refreshments will be served. If you plan to attend the CLASS meeting on July 16th , please RSVP to ColburnL@mail.ccsu.edu if possible - but please come anyway even if you don't get a chance to RSVP! For more information please contact CLASS chair Laurie Colburn at Central CT State University, ColburnL@mail.ccsu.edu or phone 860-832-2170. Thanks - we look forward to seeing you on July 16! 2009-2010 CLASS Board: Laurie Colburn, chair - CCSU Sandy Smith Brooks, vice-chair - ECSU Jennifer Hadley, secretary - Wesleyan University Sandy Smith Brooks Head of Technical Services J. 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Click here http://www.westportlibrary.org/about/friends/booksales.html for details, directions, etc. Maxine Bleiweis Library Director Westport Public Library 20 Jesup Road Westport, CT 06880 203-291-4801 mbleiweis@westportlibrary.org www.westportlibrary.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mylist.net/archives/conntech/attachments/20090715/b2067926/attachment.htm From ncignoli at trumbull-ct.org Wed Jul 15 07:12:33 2009 From: ncignoli at trumbull-ct.org (Nicole Cignoli) Date: Thu Jul 16 09:47:09 2009 Subject: [Conntech] Nature Up Close! Author Talk with Frank Kaczmarek, New England Wildflowers: A Guide to Common Plants, at the Trumbull Library Message-ID: <1D369BC5FD124DD48EC65C5EDBF612E7@TPL.local> Nature Up Close! Author Talk with Frank Kaczmarek, New England Wildflowers: A Guide to Common Plants, at the Trumbull Library On Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 6:30 pm, Frank Kaczmarek, naturalist and free-lance nature photographer, will present nature images that he has taken in Connecticut as well as share stories from his book, New England Wildflowers: A Guide to Common Plants. This is the fourth and last program as part of Trumbull Library's Bank on Books Summer Reading programming. Copies of the books will be available for purchase and Mr. Kaczmarek will be available to sign copies of his book at the end. Refreshments will be served. Seating is limited for this free event so reserve your seat by contacting the Main Library at 203-452-5197 or on-line at http://www.libraryinsight.com/EventSignUp.asp?t=475928208 &jx=tlp&lmx=230145 About the Author Frank Kaczmarek is a naturalist and free-lance nature photographer. He currently resides in Oakdale, CT. and splits his free time between CT and Franconia, NH. His photo credits include Nature's Best Magazine, Sierra Magazine, National Wildlife, Nature Photographer, Nature Conservancy, Northern Woodlands, Outdoor and Travel Photography, Birder's World, Country Life, National Fisherman, The Plant Cell, and Peterson's PHOTOgraphic. Frank is currently serving as an adjunct instructor in biology at Mitchell College in New London and Goodwin College in East Hartford. If you would like us to send you a flyer for copying or posting, or have any questions, please respond off list. Thank you, Nicole B. Cignoli Program Coordinator The Trumbull Library System 33 Quality Street Trumbull, CT 06611 Phone: (203) 452.5197 x219 Fax: (203) 452-5125 Email: ncignoli@trumbull-ct.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mylist.net/archives/conntech/attachments/20090715/8a5fca8a/attachment.htm From MEngels at cslib.org Thu Jul 16 11:13:22 2009 From: MEngels at cslib.org (Mary Engels) Date: Thu Jul 16 11:13:34 2009 Subject: [Conntech] Important Information for Middletown and Willimantic Library Service Center Users -- Correct Time Message-ID: <4A5F3581.1A3E.008E.0@cslib.org> My apologies for posting this to several lists but I wanted as many people informed as possible. Important Information for Middletown and Willimantic Library Service Center Users The service centers are in the process of migrating to a new integrated library system. Our online catalog (http://mwsc.sirsi.net) will be unavailable as of 1:30 p.m. today for a period of up to two weeks. Our customers will not be able to place holds, renew items or accurately see what they have checked out during this time. As soon as our new ILS is up and running we will notify the library community and give instructions about how to access our new system. During this transition you will still be able to access our catalog through ReQuest and be able to place ReQuest interlibrary loans for our material. In addition you can always call, fax or e-mail us borrowing requests. For the Middletown Service Center Call 860-704-2200 or 800-437-2313 Fax 860-704-2228 E-mail Jcrooks@cslib.org For the Willimantic Service Center Call 860-456-1717 or 800-253-7944 Fax 860-423-5874 E-mail Scormier@cslib.org During the transition you can still visit the centers in person and borrow materials. The Willimantic Service Center is open Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Middletown Service Center is open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you have any questions about this transition please call or e-mail either center. When our catalog is available again we will let everyone know. Thanks very much for your patience during this transition. We are very much looking forward to serving libraries with a new and improved integrated library system. 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 From abarney at brookfieldlibrary.org Thu Jul 16 12:53:29 2009 From: abarney at brookfieldlibrary.org (Anita Barney) Date: Thu Jul 16 12:49:40 2009 Subject: [Conntech] Public Libraries and Foundation Message-ID: <1247773727_353@lucius> Do any of you who are municipal libraries (not association libraries) have a separate library foundation? Does your foundation raise money toward operating expenses, or just for specific purposes such as an expansion/renovation? Anita R. Barney Library Director The Brookfield Library 182 Whisconier Road Brookfield, CT 06804 203-775-6241 / Fax 203-740-7723 From kleeds at wiltonlibrary.org Thu Jul 16 13:10:34 2009 From: kleeds at wiltonlibrary.org (Kathy Leeds) Date: Thu Jul 16 13:04:51 2009 Subject: [Conntech] Fw: Please help our libraries Message-ID: <089B281E7B6142EE811E8F2806A4747E@wiltonlibrary.org> What a great response from Andy Fleischmann! Keep those emails and phone calls going and we WILL prevail. ----- Original Message ----- From: Rep. Fleischmann, Andrew To: kcleeds@wiltonlibrary.org Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 10:55 AM Subject: RE: Please help our libraries July 15, 2009 Dear Kathy, Thank you so much for taking the time to write me here at the Capitol regarding library finding. Activism like yours contributes to the vitality of our democracy, and I appreciate it. Like you, I am strongly opposed to the Governor's proposed cuts to Connecticut's libraries. I believe it is critically important to Connecticut's students and residents that we provide proper funding for reQuest, ICONN, and the public libraries that are so crucial to our communities. In this time of economic dislocation, our state needs libraries more than ever to help educate and prepare Connecticut's workforce to build a more stable economy over the long term. As House Chairman of the Appropriations Committee's Subcommittee for Education, I help oversee funding for our state's libraries. In April, I strongly supported an Appropriations budget that restored funding for all key library services, as well as a Democratic budget that maintains this funding. And throughout the legislature's special session, I will continue to fight for library funding to ensure that these great resources remain available for adults and children alike. Thank you again for your passion and well informed advocacy. As I continue to advocate for library finding from within state government, I encourage you to continue your grass roots activism. Your involvement helps keep our democracy strong, and I very much appreciate it. Best wished for a happy, healthy summer. Andy Andrew M. Fleischmann State Representative West Hartford, CT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: Kathy Leeds [mailto:kcleeds@wiltonlibrary.org] Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2009 9:21 PM To: Rep. Fleischmann, Andrew Subject: Please help our libraries Dear State Representative Fleischmann, I know that this is an extremely difficult time for our elected leaders. Seeking to balance a budget that must make hard choices between services to offer and programs to support when funding is reduced is not a pleasant or easy task. As you know, the library programs in the state library's budget were developed to help municipalities throughout Connecticut leverage their own local budgets with cooperative purchasing of library materials and supplies, interlibrary loan, reciprocal borrowing among towns and cities, and state-supported information databases. I hope that the ultimate compromise that you reach will restore these vital and efficient programs. Their cost is low and the benefit to our citizens who need library services in these tough economic times is high. I thank you, the Governor, and the Legislature in advance for taking action to reinstate these state supported library programs now, when more people than ever need their local library. Kathy Leeds Executive Director, Wilton Library 203.762.3950 x215 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: http://mylist.net/archives/conntech/attachments/20090716/24596a7d/attachment.htm From kenyon_l at mitchell.edu Thu Jul 16 13:13:01 2009 From: kenyon_l at mitchell.edu (Lisa Kenyon) Date: Fri Jul 17 04:17:21 2009 Subject: [Conntech] Part-time Research Services Librarian Message-ID: Mitchell College seeks an enthusiastic and creative Research Services Librarian to develop an exceptional reference program in support of growing baccalaureate programs. This position is responsible for developing new approaches to meeting the research needs of students and faculty through both traditional and web-based delivery methods. This position oversees and coordinates the shared Library and Information Services Reference Desk schedule and is responsible for serials collection development, management, and control, and interlibrary loan. This is a 20-hour week position that includes evening hours. Qualifications: a master's degree in library science and 1-3 years of library reference and instructional services experience grounded on principles of information literacy; demonstrated and increasing program planning and implementation responsibilities; familiarity with commonly used computing, web, and digital multimedia technologies require; significant library work experience in a college setting preferred; strong verbal and written communication skills. Resumes will be accepted through August 15th. Submit letter, resume, and reference list to: HR Office, Mitchell College, 437 Pequot Avenue, New London, CT, 06302 fax to (860) 701-5090 or e-mail to jobs@mitchell.edu. Additional information about Mitchell may be found at www.mitchell.edu. Mitchell College is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications from women, minorities and persons with disabilities. Lisa Lisa Kenyon, M.L.I.S. Curriculum Support Librarian Mitchell College 437 Pequot Avenue New London, CT 06320 Telephone: (860) 701-5486 Fax: (860) 701-5099 Our Mission Mitchell College, a private institution of higher education, provides a transforming educational experience. Within a diverse and student-centered community and with an emphasis on holistic student development, Mitchell College supports individual learning differences, nurtures untapped academic potential, and instills professional knowledge and skills needed for students to contribute to an ever-changing world. P Consider the environment. Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. ________________________________ Mitchell College Mission Statement IMPORTANT WARNING: The information in this message (and the documents attached to it, if any) is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee. Access to this message by anyone else is unauthorized. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken, or omitted to be taken, in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this message in error, please delete all electronic copies of this message (and the documents attached to it, if any), destroy any hard copies you may have created and notify me immediately by replying to this email. Thank you. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mylist.net/archives/conntech/attachments/20090716/a5de5f8f/attachment.htm From ameyers at russell.lioninc.org Fri Jul 17 05:51:58 2009 From: ameyers at russell.lioninc.org (Arthur Meyers) Date: Fri Jul 17 05:42:47 2009 Subject: [Conntech] Public Libraries and Foundation In-Reply-To: <1247773727_353@lucius> References: <1247773727_353@lucius> Message-ID: Hi Anita, No separate Foundation -- just a wonderful Friends group. Do you have a strong County Community Foundation? We work closely with our great one. Art At 03:53 PM 7/16/2009, Anita Barney wrote: >Do any of you who are municipal libraries (not association libraries) >have a separate library foundation? Does your foundation raise money >toward operating expenses, or just for specific purposes such as an >expansion/renovation? > >Anita R. Barney >Library Director >The Brookfield Library >182 Whisconier Road >Brookfield, CT 06804 >203-775-6241 / Fax 203-740-7723 > > > >_______________________________________________ >Conntech mailing list >Conntech@mylist.net >http://mylist.net/listinfo/conntech From WSullivan at cslib.org Fri Jul 17 08:04:39 2009 From: WSullivan at cslib.org (William Sullivan) Date: Fri Jul 17 08:05:15 2009 Subject: [Conntech] Paperless Prose Message-ID: <4A605AC7.8829.00BC.0@cslib.org> FYI: "Paperless Prose: how new technology is changing the business and the reading of books" http://www.pbs.org/video/video/1185423241/program/979359630 - (fast forward to 16:00) This is an informative 15-minute segment that aired on PBS's The NewsHour last night. A portion of the segment deals specifically with libraries, including this quote: "At this library we have 300 ? 500 new users every month coming in to register for library cards, but we are beginning to see the strain on staff as we work harder and faster.? -- Susan McCarthy, Librarian, Arlington Co., Virginia Regards, Bill Sullivan 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 From BrooksS at easternct.edu Fri Jul 17 10:46:29 2009 From: BrooksS at easternct.edu (Brooks, Sandra S. (Library)) Date: Fri Jul 17 10:46:39 2009 Subject: [Conntech] ALA Emerging Leaders program accepting applications Message-ID: Sorry if this is a duplicate posting - I don't remember seeing this information posted here recently. I am especially excited to see that paraprofessionals can apply this year. Please pass this on to anyone you know who might be interested. *** The American Library Association (ALA) is now accepting applications for the 2010 class of Emerging Leaders. Applications can be found at http://www.ala.org/cfapps/emergingleaders/. The deadline to apply is July 31, 2009. The program is designed to enable approximately 100 library workers to get on the fast track to ALA and professional leadership. Participants are given the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, network with peers and get an inside look into the ALA structure and activities. For the first time since its establishment, the Emerging Leaders program will accept non-MLS library workers. Library support staff personnel are encouraged to apply to the program and will have an opportunity to be considered for sponsorship through the ALA Library Support Staff Interests Round Table. An ALA division, round table, ethnic affiliate, state chapter or school library media affiliate will sponsor approximately one-third of the selected applicants. Each sponsor will contribute $1,000 toward expenses ($500 for each conference). Sponsorship is not required for participation in the program. Applicants can indicate on the application which groups they want to consider them for sponsorship. A list of sponsoring units is included as part of the online application. You can also check with your state association and/or state chapter to find out if they are participating and how to apply for their sponsorship. No more than one person from any institution will be selected for participation in the program. In order to be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria: * Be under 35 years of age or be a library worker of any age with fewer than 5 years experience working in a library. * Be able to attend both ALA conferences and work virtually in between each. * Be prepared to commit to serve on either an ALA, division, chapter or round table committee, taskforce or workgroup, or in your state or local professional library organization upon completion of program. * Be an ALA member or join upon selection if not already a member. Program information will be available and updated at: http://www.ala.org/cfapps/emergingleaders/. For questions or more information regarding the program, contact Beatrice Calvin at bcalvin@ala.org. *** Sandy Smith Brooks Head of Technical Services J. Eugene Smith Library Eastern CT State University 83 Windham St. Willimantic, CT 06226 Phone: 860-465-4464 Fax: 860-465-5523 Email: brookss@easternct.edu Website: http://library.easternct.edu/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mylist.net/archives/conntech/attachments/20090717/453ef5f2/attachment.htm From WSullivan at cslib.org Fri Jul 17 11:00:43 2009 From: WSullivan at cslib.org (William Sullivan) Date: Fri Jul 17 11:01:00 2009 Subject: [Conntech] Libraries on YouTube Message-ID: <4A60840A.8829.00BC.0@cslib.org> FYI: There's lots more where these came from (on a search for "library" on YouTube): Your Public Library http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tG6CtH3V8Us Mary Dempsey, Commissioner, Chicago Public Library http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBAVXA7sMNk Shout It Out for Your Library! (produced by New York Public Library) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zc3wMrnQCZU Discover a New World at Columbus Public Library http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-oBHCsFbkk The Library Of Alexandria - Best Of Carl Sagan's Cosmos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVQs4B2jAW0 Note: If you want to link to a specific point in any YouTube video (e.g., to assemble a "collage" of segments from different videos), follow these directions: http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/link-to-youtube-minute-second/ Regards, Bill Sullivan 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 From KAbery at cslib.org Mon Jul 20 06:08:26 2009 From: KAbery at cslib.org (Kris Abery) Date: Mon Jul 20 06:09:01 2009 Subject: [Conntech] State Library CE Workshop Update for Aug. 2009 Message-ID: <4A643408.F821.004B.0@cslib.org> The following workshops have been scheduled for Aug. 2009 To register access the Continuing Education Calendar of Events @ http://evanced.info/cslib/evanced/eventcalendar.asp Word 2007 Mail Merge - Aug. 5th (Darien PL) In this half-day workshop we will be merging names and addresses into personalized letters as well as creating envelopes and labels. MailMerge is one of those powerful features of the Word program that confuses most people we'll help you understand what's going on. Topics include: setting up a data document, creating a document & merging, merging to letters, envelopes & labels and more. Basic Book Repair - Aug. 6th (MLSC) Would you like to save money by getting more uses per book? Would you like to keep that out of print book in circulation to meet your library patron's needs? Would you like to quickly repair the broken book spine that came in your new book shipment, rather than waiting for a replacement? Many repairs that can extend the life of your library collection are fast and simple, and can be done with easy-to-obtain, inexpensive materials. This workshop is appropriate for a library staff member or volunteer who will be doing book repair. Emphasis will be on simple repairs for the everyday public or school library collection, rather than on archival or long-term preservation techniques. Topics covered will include: basic book handling, cleaning, & damage prevention, materials needed for basic book repair & where to get them, how to repair a torn page & how to reinsert a loose page or group of pages, how to reattach a paperback cover, repair options for simple hardcover spine problems, when to cover, re-sew, encase, or rebind books and more. **HANDS-ON: BRING SOME DAMAGED BOOKS TO SHARE AND REPAIR. Some supplies will be available for sharing. Optionally, you may also bring your own book repair tools to work with, such as scissors, box cutter or Xacto knife, ruler, bone folder, glue stick, and/or glue brush.** Advanced Excel 2007 - Aug. 11th (MLSC) & Aug. 19th (Darien PL) In this full day workshop you will move beyond the basics and explore more advanced functions, including Today, IF and PMT. You will learn how to name cells and ranges, use those names in formulas and functions. In addition, you will explore the powerful database features of Excel that make it easy to sort, filter and add subtotals. Topics will include:creating advanced functions, developing formulas using named cells and ranges, using 3-D functions to calculate across worksheets, defining absolute and relative references and much, much more. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Excel 2007 and formulas is a needed** OPALESCENCE: An Online Conference for All Librarians - Aug. 13th (ONLINE) Has your travel budget dried up? Still want that conference experience of fresh ideas, lively conversations, and networking with colleagues? Participate in OPALESCENCE, a free online conference for all librarians and fellow travelers. We're planning a series of interesting and informative presentations and discussions spread over a two-day period. Watch this space for more announcements. For additional details and registration information visit: An Online Conference for All Librarians. Free Webinar: Library Technology Policies - Aug. 26th (ONLINE) Creating, maintaining and updating computer policies for your library can be a real challenge, with technologies and patron needs in a constant state of flux. Join presenters Rob Zschernitz, North Suburban Library System (IL) and Lecia Eubanks, Cherokee Regional Library (GA) for this free webinar, as they share examples of library policies from around the country and surface some of the trends, hot issues, and strategies for you to consider as you develop and update your library's technology policies. For additional details and registration information visit: WebJunction Calendar of Events 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 From hbright at farmingtonlibct.org Mon Jul 20 06:45:16 2009 From: hbright at farmingtonlibct.org (Hal Bright) Date: Mon Jul 20 06:44:12 2009 Subject: [Conntech] Library Camp - December 2 Message-ID: 3rd biannual "unconference" library camp for public librarians on the morning of Wednesday, December 2, 2009 from 9-1 at the newly expanded Simsbury Public Library. We see the whole range of topics come up during = our sessions, especially issues relevant to public libraries. This will be a half-day event. Register here. Let me know if you have questions. 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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 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mylist.net/archives/conntech/attachments/20090720/19b6c957/attachment.htm From CBCollins at enfield.org Mon Jul 20 12:03:40 2009 From: CBCollins at enfield.org (Collins, Cheryl) Date: Mon Jul 20 12:04:23 2009 Subject: [Conntech] Connecticut Nutmegger Message-ID: <36A8644A9464B042ADC078F2D2301D0B040C960E@THMAIL1.enfield.local> Hi all, We recently received a small, incomplete donation of the Connecticut Nutmegger and it is free to anyone who may be able to add it to their collection: Connecticut Nutmegger Volume 38, Number 1 (June 2005) - Volume 29, Number 2 (September 2006). Please let me know if you are interested and we can send it through C-Car. Thank you, Cheryl B. Collins Reference Librarian Enfield Public Library (860) 763-7511 cbcollins@enfield.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mylist.net/archives/conntech/attachments/20090720/5ba0b6fe/attachment.htm From MJensen at cslib.org Tue Jul 21 04:31:13 2009 From: MJensen at cslib.org (Mary Louise Jensen) Date: Tue Jul 21 04:31:39 2009 Subject: [Conntech] Public Library Design Workshop References: <4A6421F40200000E00013F18@ns2.cslib.org> <4A656EC10200000E00013F50@ns2.cslib.org> Message-ID: <4A656EC0.FF72.000E.0@cslib.org> This is a good workshop for public libraries that are rearranging their space, planning for expansion or new construction. Mary Louise Public Library Design January 12-14, 2010 Harvard University Graduate School of Design Just prior to American Library Association Mid Winter Meeting in Boston For more information Contact execed@gsd.harvard.edu.mailloc The Planning and Design of Public Libraries What do patrons want and expect from their local libraries? This three-day program, intended for architects and librarians, examines concepts and methods for the planning and design of public libraries. Participants explore library programming and design issues that are evolving rapidly to meet the changing demands of patrons for library services and technology. Program Topics Include: Future role of the public library Space programming standards How people behave in libraries Building design and technology Electronic workstation design Ergonomic design of furniture and equipment Site planning Project budgets (including budgets for furnishings and equipment) Evaluation of existing buildings for adaptive reuse Post-occupancy evaluation Planning process Program Format Working in teams, class members plan a small public library. Students also examine case histories of recent and proposed libraries and tour several library projects in the Boston area, including the Morse Institute Library, Natick, and the award-winning Newton Free Library, designed by Tappé/Kallmann McKinnell & Wood Architects, Inc., both of Boston. Required textbook: Libraries Designed for Users: A 21st Century Guide, Nolan Lushington (Neal-Schuman, 2002). PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS Hoover, Jeffrey M. AIA, is principal and library design specialist at Tappé and Associates. Hoover has been a speaker at the American Library Association (ALA) conferences. He is responsible for numerous public and institutional libraries. Lushington, Nolan a library consultant based in Hartford, CT, is the former director of the Greenwich Public Library, retired associate professor on the library school faculty at Southern Connecticut State University, consultant to more than 200 public libraries, and author of Libraries Designed for Users: A 21st Century Guide (Neal Schuman, 2002). In October 2005 he received the Emerson Greenaway award for distinguished service from the New England Library Association. Martin, Elisabeth AIA, architect and library planner, is the former director of planning and design for the Brooklyn Public Library, Brooklyn, NY. She chairs the Architecture for Public Libraries Committee of the ALA and is the recipient of the AIA New York Chapters 2002 Public Architect Award. She has developed design standards for Brooklyns new, renovated, and restored libraries. Tappé, Anthony FAIA, principal at Tappé and Associates, Architects and Planners, Boston, MA, has designed many public and institutional libraries. He was architectural consultant to the Massachusetts Bureau of Library Extension and is author of Guide to Planning the Library Building (Massachusetts Bureau of Library Extension, 1968). He has taught courses on library planning and design and is a former member of the American Library Association*s committee on buildings and equipment. Mary Louise Jensen Building Consultant Division of Library Development Connecticut State Library Willimantic Library Service Center 1320 Main Street, Suite 25 Willimantic, CT 06226 Phone: 860-456-1717 or 1-800-253-7944 Ext. 306 Fax: 860-423-5874 E-mail: mjensen@cslib.org From Pritting at hartford.edu Tue Jul 21 05:03:41 2009 From: Pritting at hartford.edu (Randi Ashton-Pritting) Date: Tue Jul 21 05:03:50 2009 Subject: [Conntech] CLA position available Message-ID: <1AEC523898B440C1A38E77CDCE0A6461@facstaff.hartford.edu> Greetings, We have another opening in the CLA Board for this coming year -- Customer Service. As you know the CLA Board meets the first Thursday of each month except when noted. This is a voting position appointed by the President for one year. You must be a current member of CLA. This is a great opportunity to join the working group of CLA. Please contact me if you are at all interested. Many thanks, Randi -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mylist.net/archives/conntech/attachments/20090721/6f19ec2c/attachment.htm From syannell at dgiinc.com Tue Jul 21 09:41:41 2009 From: syannell at dgiinc.com (Susan Yannello) Date: Tue Jul 21 09:42:20 2009 Subject: [Conntech] New request for supplies for AFK library Message-ID: <6.2.5.6.2.20090721124012.02f6e8b0@libraryconnection.info> Hello everyone, American Friends of Kenya (AFK) has had specific requests for supplies from libraries it supports. We'd like to ask if any of you have the following items that you would like to donate: Book cards and pockets, date due slips or accessions binders in good condition (these might be old, with posts to secure the paper.) AFK volunteers are preparing right now for this year's mission which will take place in August. We'd like to be able to tell our libraries that we will have the supplies they've requested. Thank you for any help you can give. Please contact us at supportafklibraries@gmail.com or at 860-683-1647. Susan Yannello and Audra Zimmermann AFK volunteers ********************************************************************** Susan From nfl at newfairfieldlibrary.org Tue Jul 21 10:45:31 2009 From: nfl at newfairfieldlibrary.org (New Fairfield Library) Date: Tue Jul 21 10:45:41 2009 Subject: [Conntech] digital voice recorder info needed Message-ID: <43a8733872059010ff31e10add27776e@newfairfieldlibrary.org> Our Library Board secretary wants to buy a digital voice recorder for use in transcribing Board Meeting minutes. Can anyone recommend one? Thank you. Margaret Golden Assistant Library Director New Fairfield Library P.O. Box F, 2 Brush Hill Rd. New Fairfield, CT 06812 203-312-5679 203-312-5685 FAX www.newfairfieldlibrary.org "...if you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need." - Marcus Tullius Cicero From isabel at shelltown.com Tue Jul 21 12:22:43 2009 From: isabel at shelltown.com (Isabel Danforth) Date: Tue Jul 21 12:24:23 2009 Subject: [Conntech] digital voice recorder info needed In-Reply-To: <43a8733872059010ff31e10add27776e@newfairfieldlibrary.org> References: <43a8733872059010ff31e10add27776e@newfairfieldlibrary.org> Message-ID: <20090721152020.M34464@shelley.shelltown.net> I just purchased a Sony ICD-PX720 for personal use. It does allow you to use an external microphone. Also it is compatible with "Dragon Naturally Speaking". I do not have that software. The files can be downloaded to a PC and saved as an MP3 file. Isabel On Tue, 21 Jul 2009, New Fairfield Library wrote: > Our Library Board secretary wants to buy a digital voice recorder for use in transcribing Board Meeting minutes. Can anyone recommend one? > > Thank you. > > Margaret Golden > Assistant Library Director > New Fairfield Library > P.O. Box F, > 2 Brush Hill Rd. > New Fairfield, CT 06812 > 203-312-5679 > 203-312-5685 FAX > www.newfairfieldlibrary.org > > "...if you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need." > - Marcus Tullius Cicero > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Conntech mailing list > Conntech@mylist.net > http://mylist.net/listinfo/conntech > From TNewman at cslib.org Tue Jul 21 13:22:30 2009 From: TNewman at cslib.org (Tom Newman) Date: Tue Jul 21 13:22:54 2009 Subject: [Conntech] Attention CLA Members & CT Libraries Subscribers References: <4A6480DC0200003300014567@ns2.cslib.org> <4A648119020000330001456A@ns2.cslib.org> <4A65EB460200003300014610@ns2.cslib.org> Message-ID: <4A65EB45.7C78.0033.0@cslib.org> >From the Connecticut Library Association Editorial Committee: CONNECTICUT LIBRARIES, the official publication of the Connecticut Library Association, is facing the same economic constraints that many other printed publications now face. Before deciding to discontinue the printed edition of the publication, the CLA Editorial Committee would like to know how members and subscribers feel about issuing CONNECTICUT LIBRARIES as an online publication only. We need your advice urgently. Please take this short survey: http://tinyurl.com/n2ty2g Thank you! From lisaadriani at yahoo.com Wed Jul 22 11:34:46 2009 From: lisaadriani at yahoo.com (Lisa Adriani) Date: Wed Jul 22 11:34:49 2009 Subject: [Conntech] Library fight riles up city Message-ID: <549702.66698.qm@web34402.mail.mud.yahoo.com> This article may be of possible interest. Regards, Lisa Library fight riles up city, leads to book-burning demand By Jason Hanna CNN   (CNN) -- A fight over books depicting sex and homosexuality has riled up a small Wisconsin city, cost some library board members their positions and prompted a call for a public book burning.   A washing machine was part of a July 4 parade float made by a group seeking changes at West Bend's library.   var CNN_ArticleChanger = new CNN_imageChanger('cnnImgChngr','/2009/US/07/22/wisconsin.book.row/imgChng/p1-0.init.exclude.html',1,1); //CNN.imageChanger.load('cnnImgChngr','imgChng/p1-0.exclude.html'); The battle has stirred much of West Bend, a city of roughly 30,000 people about 35 miles north of Milwaukee. Residents have sparred for months on blogs, airwaves and at meetings, including one where a man told the city's library director he should be tarred and feathered.   The row even spread to this year's Fourth of July parade, which included a float featuring a washing machine and a sign that read "keep our library clean." "If you told me we would be going through a book challenge of this nature, I'd think, 'Never in a million years,' " said Michael Tyree, director of the West Bend Community Memorial Library.   The strife began in February when West Bend couple Jim and Ginny Maziarka objected to some of the content in the city library's young-adult section. They later petitioned the library board to move any sexually explicit books -- the definition of which would be debated -- from the young-adult section to the adult section and to label them as sexually explicit.   If you wish to read the entire article please use the following link: http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/07/22/wisconsin.book.row/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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We're planning a series of interesting and informative presentations and discussions spread over a two-day period. This is a free conference, but please register at: http://tapinformation.com/tinc?key=htz188hO&formname=OPALescence09 Free WebJunction Webinar: Library Technology Policies - August 26 (ONLINE) Creating, maintaining and updating computer policies for your library can be a real challenge, with technologies and patron needs in a constant state of flux. Join presenters Rob Zschernitz, North Suburban Library System (IL) and Lecia Eubanks, Cherokee Regional Library (GA) for this free webinar, as they share examples of library policies from around the country and surface some of the trends, hot issues, and strategies for you to consider as you develop and update your library's technology policies. For additional details and registration information visit: WebJunction Calendar of Events at http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventcalendar.asp Infopeople: An Introduction to Drupal for Libraries - August 28th (ONLINE) Looking for a better way to manage your web site content? Want more advanced functionality and/or social networking features? Drupal is an award-winning, open source content management system being used by major corporations worldwide and is now being widely adopted by the library community. Learn more about the pros and cons of Drupal and how libraries are using it to make their web presences more effective and efficient. Discover library-specific add-ons (modules) that can make your new Drupal site even more extensible. For additional details and registration information visit: http://infopeople.org/training/webcasts/webcast_data/342/index.html From Julie.Jones at law.uconn.edu Fri Jul 24 01:00:45 2009 From: Julie.Jones at law.uconn.edu (Julie Jones) Date: Fri Jul 24 00:56:11 2009 Subject: [Conntech] Julie Jones is out of the office. Message-ID: I will be out of the office starting 07/24/2009 and will not return until 07/29/2009. I will be checking email occassionally and will respond to your message as soon as possible. From kmarszycki at rathbun.lioninc.org Fri Jul 24 08:13:31 2009 From: kmarszycki at rathbun.lioninc.org (Kelly) Date: Fri Jul 24 08:13:33 2009 Subject: [Conntech] guest speaker tonight! Message-ID: <4A69F97B.4000305@rathbun.lioninc.org> Greetings Everyone -- Just a quick note about our Guest Speaker tonight at 6:00pm -- Rosemary Harris, a CT resident and author of /Pushing Up Daisies/ and /The Big Dirt Nap/, will talk about her mystery series featuring Paula Holliday, a NYC executive who gives up her high heels for gardening clogs and opens a nursery business in the 'burbs, only to find out that gardening can be a dirty and dangerous business! Her first book, /Pushing Up Daisies/, was nominated for the Anthony Award in 2008 as Best First Novel. Ms. Harris is our last guest writer in our Friends annual /Fridays @ 5:30/ summer series, with hors d'oeuvres and a wine bar from 5:30-6:00pm, followed by the speaker and a Q&A period and book signings. Tickets are on sale at the door for $5.00/each, a greatly reduced price in light of the economic times. There are great restaurants in the village by the Goodspeed Opera House (two blocks away) -- the historic Gelston House and the more casual patio dining at La Vita Gustosa; also the gourmet take-out of The Cooking Company on the west side of the Swing Bridge and 2 miles further upriver along Rte. 154 is the amazing Blue Oar, casual dining on the River at the Marina and its a BYODrinks (just follow the signs). Regards in this weird summer! Kelly M. -- Barn's burnt down -- now I can see the moon. Mizuta Masahide, Samurai (1657 - 1723) Kathleen Marszycki, MA, MLS Library Director Rathbun Free Memorial Library East Haddam, CT 06423 860.873.8210 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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In April, the Appropriations Committee released a budget that restored funding for the service centers and CLC and added back $42,500 for InfoAnytime. In May, the Governor proposed further cuts in state funding in addition to her original budget. This version of the budget would eliminate funding for the service centers, CLC, iCONN, reQuest, Connecticard and State Aid. It also made substantial cuts in Connecticar and the State Library materials budget. In addition she proposed to suspend funding of the Connecticut Education Network. Several libraries have asked me where we stand now, what will happen if the programs are eliminated and if we only get some of the funding what will be the State Library's priorities. Right now we have no budget for the current fiscal year. The possibilities run all the way from 100% funding (the Appropriation's Committee version of the budget) to the elimination of funding for all state-wide services. As you know from the news, the Governor and the legislative leadership are meeting to come up with a budget solution each can support. For now the Office of Policy and Management has allotted each state agency a small amount of money for July to keep current operations afloat. We did not get all we needed but have been able to keep services operating. We do not know what the August allocation will be but the Governor has warned that the allocations will be smaller. What will we do if funding is reduced or eliminated? If funding for the grant programs is reduced but not eliminated we will notify libraries but plan no further action. If funding is dramatically reduced or eliminated for Connecticard we will convene a state-wide or regional meetings to discuss the impact on the provision of library service to non-residents. I think it is too soon to hold those discussions now. If funding is reduced for iCONN we are developing a list of priorities. We met with the Council of Academic Library Directors to develop priorities for academic databases. We will work with our Connecticut Digital Library Board's database committee to develop priorities for school and public library databases. If funding is reduced for Connecticar it will mean cutting the number of stops per week to libraries. Actions for the other programs will depend on the severity of the cuts, if any. The bigger issue I wanted to address, however, is idea that if we receive reductions in any of the budget lines the State Library will be able to make priorities between the programs, moving funding between line items . The State Library's budget includes lines for personnel, books, and other expenses that funds all operations at the State Library itself. In addition each of the statewide programs (iCONN, Statewide database/reQuest, Interlibrary Loan Delivery/Ccar, Connecticard, State Aid, CLC, and InfoAnytime) have their own budget line. We are authorized to spend whatever amount is in each budget line and can not move funding between lines. Please understand that the State Library has had no communication (nor can it communicate) with the final negotiators. Sharon Brettschneider Director, Library Development Connecticut State Library ct.webjunction.org 860-757-6665 From SBrett at cslib.org Fri Jul 24 12:07:11 2009 From: SBrett at cslib.org (Sharon Brettschneider) Date: Fri Jul 24 12:07:34 2009 Subject: [Conntech] minor correction Message-ID: <4A69CE1E.360B.00D7.0@cslib.org> Despite my best attempt at proofreading there was a missing word in the last paragraph of my previous posting. And of course it was the most important word. Here is a repeat of the paragraph with the missing word. Sorry for clogging your email boxes. "The bigger issue I wanted to address, however, is idea that if we receive reductions in any of the budget lines the State Library will NOT be able to make priorities between the programs, moving funding between line items . The State Library's budget includes lines for personnel, books, and other expenses that funds all operations at the State Library itself. In addition each of the statewide programs (iCONN, Statewide database/reQuest, Interlibrary Loan Delivery/Ccar, Connecticard, State Aid, CLC, and InfoAnytime) have their own budget line. We are authorized to spend whatever amount is in each budget line and can not move funding between lines. Please understand that the State Library has had no communication (nor can it communicate) with the final negotiators. _____________________________ Sharon Brettschneider Director, Division of Library Development Connecticut State Library 231 Capitol Avenue Hartford, CT 06106 860-757-6665 sbrett@cslib.org ct.webjunction.org Fax 860-757-6503 From cbradley at ctlibrarians.org Sun Jul 26 05:52:47 2009 From: cbradley at ctlibrarians.org (Christine Bradley) Date: Sun Jul 26 05:52:55 2009 Subject: [Conntech] State Budget Update from CLA's lobbyist Message-ID: <005a01ca0def$fa91e290$6c30810a@CLC3> Hi All: The short message is that it is not over yet, and that we need one last push this week to make sure that when it is over, all of our statewide library programs are in the budget in tact. To that end, I share with you this information (and an exhortation to us "Fearless and Ferocious Librarians") from CLA's fearless and ferocious lobbyist, Bob Shea. The Appropriations Committee and the Finance Committee are scheduled to meet this Thursday, July 30th at 10am to vote on an appropriation plan and a revenue plan based upon their consensus revenue estimate. In addition, Governor Rell will be issuing her budget document. Bob doesn't think that the action that takes place on Thursday the 30th will be a "final" budget deal for FY10-11, however, the plans/documents proposed on the 30th could certainly be considered to be blueprints for the final budget, and we want to be on the right side of these decisions. This means that we have to continue pushing Governor Rell and Lt. Governor Fedele and the key lawmakers to SUPPORT library programs and to reject the cuts that Governor Rell proposed back in May. Even if you and your colleagues and patrons at your libraries have already contacted the budget negotiators, NOW is the time to contact them again. (Our plan is "Email Early and Email Often!") Contact the key budget negotiators listed below, and let them know that school is out and the libraries are packed like never before. We need help from the good folks at the State Capitol to keep up with this ever-growing demand. "Please reject cuts to our library programs!" Bob says to try to get your favorite patrons and board members to send emails as well to the following key budget negotiators. Emails to Governor Rell, Lt. Governor Fedele and OPM Secretary Genuario are particularly crucial at this time. Here's the list: --Governor Jodi Rell: governor.rell@ct.gov --Lt. Governor Mike Fedele: LTGovernor.Fedele@ct.gov --OPM Secretary Robert Genuario: Robert.genuario@ct.gov --House Speaker Christopher Donovan: Christopher.donovan@cga.ct.gov --House Majority Leader Denise Merrill: denise.merrill@cga.ct.gov --House Republican Leader Larry Cafero: Lawrence.cafero@housegop.ct.gov --Senate President Don Williams: Williams@senatedems@cga.ct.gov --Senate Majority Leader Martin Looney: looney@senatedems.ct.gov --Senate Republican Leader John McKinney: john.mckinney@cga.ct.gov --House Appropriations Committee Chair John Geragosian: john.geragosian@cga.ct.gov --Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Toni Harp: harp@senatedems.ct.gov --House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Craig Miner: craig.miner@housegop.ct.gov --Senate Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Dan Debicella: dan.debicella@cga.ct.gov 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 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mylist.net/archives/conntech/attachments/20090726/683d5961/attachment.htm From KAbery at cslib.org Mon Jul 27 06:00:07 2009 From: KAbery at cslib.org (Kris Abery) Date: Mon Jul 27 06:00:29 2009 Subject: [Conntech] Seats Available: Advanced Excel 2007 (MLSC) References: <4A6D6C3E0200004B0001E31A@ns2.cslib.org> <4A6D6C970200004B0001E31D@ns2.cslib.org> Message-ID: <4A6D6C96.F821.004B.0@cslib.org> There are still seats available in the Advanced Excel 2007 workshop on Aug. 11th at the Middletown LSC. To register access the Continuing Education Calendar of Events @ http://evanced.info/cslib/evanced/eventcalendar.asp Advanced Excel 2007 In this workshop you will move beyond the basics and explore more advanced functions, including Today, IF and PMT. You will learn how to name cells and ranges, use those names in formulas and functions. In addition, you will explore the powerful database features of Excel that make it easy to sort, filter and add subtotals Topics will include: Creating advanced functions Naming cells and ranges Developing formulas using named cells and ranges Using 3-D functions to calculate across worksheets Defining absolute and relative references Creating elapsed time/day formulas Constructing databases Sorting, filtering and subtotaling data Creating pivot tables **Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Excel 2007 and Excel formulas is a needed Tuesday, August 11, 2009 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Middletown Library Service Center Computer Lab Fee: $30.00 Limit: 12 From SBrett at cslib.org Mon Jul 27 07:32:05 2009 From: SBrett at cslib.org (Sharon Brettschneider) Date: Mon Jul 27 07:32:59 2009 Subject: [Conntech] Quick Survey Reminder Message-ID: <4A6D81E9.360B.00D7.0@cslib.org> Attention Public Libraries: Tom Newman sent this message out a couple of weeks ago but so far only about 35 libraries have responded. So this is an official nudge - we would appreciate data from as many libraries as possible. Here is the original message - The media and others are very interested in how busy libraries are in this recession. As we did last January, the State Library would like to gather some statistics on library use to help confirm this trend. Rather than wait till November when libraries have completed the Annual Report and Application for State Aid, we are asking libraries to complete a very brief survey on library use during FY2009. There is also a question on your FY2010 budget. If you already have the figures, please go to: http://tinyurl.com/n79ao8 Thanks for your help! _____________________________ Sharon Brettschneider Director, Division of Library Development Connecticut State Library 231 Capitol Avenue Hartford, CT 06106 860-757-6665 sbrett@cslib.org ct.webjunction.org Fax 860-757-6503 From MJensen at cslib.org Tue Jul 28 08:44:41 2009 From: MJensen at cslib.org (Mary Louise Jensen) Date: Tue Jul 28 08:45:00 2009 Subject: [Conntech] Libratects Workshop at Westbrook Public Library References: <4A2E8BB00200000E00013A65@ns2.cslib.org> <4A6EE4A90200000E0001402C@ns2.cslib.org> Message-ID: <4A6EE46E.FF72.000E.0@cslib.org> The Connecticut State Library Division of Library Development and the Westbrook Public Library present Libratects Workshop at Westbrook Public Library Libratects is a lecture series where public libraries describe their building process to create an improved library facility. The Westbrook Public Library will have several speakers covering some of these topics: -When and how the project was started -Planning -Fundraising -Funding sources -What key players did (architects, trustees, town officials, library director, building committee, clerk of the works, etc.) -Problems and how they were solved -Things that worked well -Using a private building consultant -Site selection -Bidding -Construction -Interior design and furnishing selection -Moving Project Description for the Westbrook Public Library: This is an addition and renovation project. The library building is now 18,564 square feet. This includes the original library building of 11,760 square feet.. Library Director of Westbrook Public Library: Lewis B. Daniels Architect: Ken Best, DRA Architects Who should attend? Library personnel, trustees, town officials, consultants, and architects Time and location Monday ,September 14, 2009, from 10 am to 12:30 pm 10:00 A.M. Coffee 10:15 A.M. Program 11:45 A.M. Library Tour 12:30 P.M. Adjourn Westbrook Public Library 61 Goodspeed Dr. Westbrook, CT 06498 Directions to Westbrook Public Library can be found at http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&country=US&addtohistory=&searchtab=home&formtype=address&popflag=0&latitude=&longitude=&name=&phone=&level=&cat=&address=61+Goodspeed+Drive+&city=Westbrook&state=CT&zipcode=06498 Fee: no charge Future Libratect workshop (please feel free also to register for the following workshop) October 8, 2009 West Hartford Public Library REGISTRATION: 1. Access the Continuing Education Calendar of Events at: http://evanced.info/cslib/evanced/eventcalendar.asp. 2. Click on the month of the event at the top of the page. 3. Find the date of the event and click on the underlined event title to register. 4. Enter the following information: FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, PHONE NUMBER, EMAIL ADDRESS, NAME OF YOUR LIBRARY OR ARCHITECTURAL FIRM, SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS REQUIRED, NOTES (for additional instructions). 5. Click on COMPLETE REGISTRATION when done. First time users will be prompted to enter an address. Please enter YOUR LIBRARY OR FIRM ADDRESS. Once completed you will receive an event confirmation form. CANCELLATION POLICY DUE TO BAD WEATHER: If the public schools in the town/city that the library is located are closed due to bad weather, the workshop will be canceled. For more information, or if you have questions or concerns, please contact: Mary Louise Jensen Building Consultant Division of Library Development Connecticut State Library Willimantic Library Service Center 1320 Main Street, Suite 25 Willimantic, CT 06226 Phone: 860-456-1717, Ext. 306 or 1-800-253-7944 Ext. 306 Fax: 860-423-5874 E-mail: mjensen@cslib.org From msimonds at biblio.org Tue Jul 28 11:37:15 2009 From: msimonds at biblio.org (Michael Simonds) Date: Tue Jul 28 11:40:03 2009 Subject: [Conntech] Leslie Burger on The Colbert Report Message-ID: For those of you who do not watch the Colbert Report on a regular basis, you missed a guest appearance by Leslie Burger. Leslie is well known in this state where she worked for the State Library for a number of years. More recently she has been here quite often on different consulting assignments. She is also a recent past President of ALA. How they got her to do this piece, I have no idea. For those of you who missed it, you can see her appearance on the program at the following website. http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/239944/july-27-2009/n ailed--em---library-crime Mike Michael J. Simonds Chief Executive Officer Bibliomation, Inc. 32 Crest Road Middlebury, CT. 06762 203-577-4070 x106 msimonds@biblio.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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An overview of on-line and print resources and reference interview techniques are included. Introduction to Library Public Services (LIB 101). Tuesday 7:00 pm-9:30 pm. Faculty: Karen DeLoatch This course prepares the student to work in public service areas, including circulation, interlibrary loan and reference service. Introduction to Visual Communication (COM 105). This course was previously designated as COM 101. Thursday 5:30 pm-8:00 pm. Faculty: Catherine Erik-Soussi The course introduces students to the operation and maintenance of audiovisual presentation equipment. Additional class work will include creating basic presentations using photography, video and computer software packages. The course will conclude with an overview on distance learning resources. Supervised Field Placement (LIB 202). Day and Time: TBA Faculty: Karen DeLoatch This course is a supervised on-the-job experience in a public, academic, school or special library that will reinforce knowledge acquired in the classroom. Prerequisite: 4 library courses and permission of the LTA Program Coordinator. Web Design and Development (CST 150). This course was previously called Electronic Publishing for the World Wide Web CIS 150 Days and Times:. Monday and Wednesday 11:30:-12:45. Students will learn to create HTML documents, format text, add graphics and multimedia to web pages and create online forms. Students also learn how to work with tables, control page layouts, design web pages and scripting for HTML. Emphasis is hands on practice designed to produce a working HTML coded home page with features such as links, images, color and text. Introduction to Software Applications (CSA 105). This course was previously called Using Microcomputers CIS 105. Day and Time: Day, evening and Saturday sessions are offered. It is also offered online.. This course teaches the use of microcomputers as an office productivity tool. It covers creating and editing word processing documents, spreadsheets and computerized visual presentations. Currently, the Microsoft Office software products Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are being taught in depth. Besides office productivity tools, this course covers file management using the Microsoft Windows operating system. Composition (ENG 101). This course was previously called English Composition ENG 101. Day and Time: Day, evening and Saturday sessions are offered. It is also offered online. This course covers the study of writing and the writing process. Students analyze expository and/or literary works and prepare essays with attention to unity, organization, support and development. Prerequisite: (a) Level III scores on both writing and reading placement tests; or (b) successful completion of English 043. Classes begin on Wednesday August 26 , 2009. Returning students can register online. Walk in registration hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 am-5 pm, Tuesday from 9 am- 6 pm and Friday from 9 am-3 pm. The 2007-2008 college catalog is at http://www.ccc.commnet.edu/docs/catalog.pdf. The 2008 supplemental college catalog is at http://www.ccc.commnet.edu/docs/catalog2008_supplement.pdf. Directions to the college and parking information can be found at http://www.ccc.commnet.edu/directions.htm. All registration activities are on the 2nd floor and the library is located on the 5th floor. For registration information, please call the Registrars office at 860-906-5140. If you need course and program information, please call or e-mail me. I hope to see you in the new semester. Karen DeLoatch LTA Program Coordinator Capital Community College 950 Main Street Hartford, CT 06103 (860) 906-5022 E-mail kdeloatch@ccc.commnet.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Hours: Part-time. 10 hours a week includes *_every Saturday and every Sunday. _* Saturdays 9-2p.m. and Sundays 10- 3pm. Plus one Monday per month from 9- 12pm for monthly staff meetings. Ability to fill-in a plus. $12/hr. No benefits. Open until filled. Submit letter and resume by August 10th to: Ann Marie White, Director, Oliver Wolcott Library, PO Box 187, Litchfield, CT 06759 or awhite@owlibrary.org -- Ann Marie White - Library Director Oliver Wolcott Library 160 South Street, PO Box 187 Litchfield, CT 06759 Phone: (860) 567-8030 Fax: (860) 567-4784 From WSullivan at cslib.org Thu Jul 30 11:18:23 2009 From: WSullivan at cslib.org (William Sullivan) Date: Thu Jul 30 11:18:42 2009 Subject: [Conntech] iCONN - Next Generation System (budget permitting) Message-ID: <4A71ABAC.8829.00BC.0@cslib.org> Good afternoon: Despite the current uncertainty regarding the budget, we are actively working with both Auto-Graphics and Cengage Gale on the development of the "next generation" of iCONN which is planned for delivery during the latter half of August. * A mock-up of a new iCONN search screen is at: http://model-rqst-agent.auto-graphics.com/homepages/customerwide/iconnsearch_long.asp * The new system is described in detail in a document ("iCONN - Next Generation System") located at http://www.iconn.org/Forthcoming.aspx These changes were originally planned for August 1 - to afford schools more time to prepare for the changes before the new school year starts - but unfortunately were delayed to later in August due to the budget. Please take the time to review this information if you haven't already so that you can be prepared for these changes when they happen later in August (budget permitting). If you have questions, feel free to contact me or anyone on the iCONN staff listed at http://www.iconn.org/AdvisoryBoardStaff.aspx Regards, Bill Sullivan 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 From davidkapp at comcast.net Thu Jul 30 11:48:58 2009 From: davidkapp at comcast.net (davidkapp@comcast.net) Date: Thu Jul 30 11:49:00 2009 Subject: [Conntech] Annual Salute to Departing Colleagues Is Available In-Reply-To: <1989523690.1201071248861837480.JavaMail.root@sz0015a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <1405127080.1643711248979738992.JavaMail.root@sz0015a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> The summer edition of Connecticut Libraries , containing our annual salute to departing colleagues, was mailed to CLA members and CL subscribers on Tuesday. This special issue can also be found online at http://www.ctlibraryassociation.org/Newsletters/2009/jul2009.pdf . My thanks to the many people who contributed to this celebration of our colleagues. I have tried to include everything that was sent to me. If you sent me information for this feature and do NOT find it in this issue, please let me know and I'll correct that in the September issue of Connecticut Libraries . If you know of colleagues who have already departed and who would want to see this feature, please let them know where they can find it. David . -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The answers should reflect your personal opinion about the appropriateness of the roles; they do not need to reflect an actual role that you have played. You will also have a chance to provide more detailed comments about additional roles that you believe librarians could/should play in emergency planning and response activities. The survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. Data will be kept confidential, and the results of the survey will only be reported in the aggregate. Here is a link to the survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=0ir_2f1rFDWnsCUJDhitFL3w_3d_3d If you have any questions regarding the survey or the research project, please contact: Dr. Lisl Zach Assistant Professor The iSchool at Drexel 3141 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-2875 lisl.zach@ischool.drexel.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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In addition, you will explore the powerful database features of Excel that make it easy to sort, filter and add subtotals Topics will include: Creating advanced functions Naming cells and ranges Developing formulas using named cells and ranges Using 3-D functions to calculate across worksheets Defining absolute and relative references Creating elapsed time/day formulas Constructing databases Sorting, filtering and subtotaling data Creating pivot tables **Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Excel 2007 and Excel formulas is a needed Tuesday, August 11, 2009 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Middletown Library Service Center Computer Lab Fee: $30.00 Limit: 12 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 From awhite at owlibrary.org Fri Jul 31 08:57:09 2009 From: awhite at owlibrary.org (Ann Marie White) Date: Fri Jul 31 08:50:21 2009 Subject: [Conntech] Signs on Lawn Message-ID: <4A731455.30201@owlibrary.org> Hi All, Do any of you have a policy about signs on your lawn by organizations using your meeting room? My assumption is that based on my prior talks with the ALA Office of Intellectual Freedom that once we allowed one outside (non-library) organization to use our lawn, that this would make it a "public space" just as they advised me regarding exhibits. I will be developing a written policy about it since we have had a few instances now of organizations asking or doing without asking, I wondered if any of you have a written policy already in place to share? Thanks, Ann Marie -- Ann Marie White - Library Director Oliver Wolcott Library 160 South Street, PO Box 187 Litchfield, CT 06759 Phone: (860) 567-8030 Fax: (860) 567-4784 From awhite at owlibrary.org Fri Jul 31 11:11:54 2009 From: awhite at owlibrary.org (Ann Marie White) Date: Fri Jul 31 11:05:06 2009 Subject: [Conntech] Follow-up: Signs on Lawn In-Reply-To: <002e01ca11ff$1678f940$630fa8c0@MFDIR> References: <002e01ca11ff$1678f940$630fa8c0@MFDIR> Message-ID: <4A7333EA.2080509@owlibrary.org> Hi All, A couple of you have e-mailed me to note about checking with planning and zoning. Great suggestion that I had not thought of. Thank you! Best, Ann Marie > >-----Original Message----- >From: conntech-bounces@mylist.net [mailto:conntech-bounces@mylist.net] On >Behalf Of Ann Marie White >Sent: Friday, July 31, 2009 11:57 AM >To: conntech@mylist.net >Subject: [Conntech] Signs on Lawn > >Hi All, > >Do any of you have a policy about signs on your lawn by organizations >using your meeting room? My assumption is that based on my prior talks >with the ALA Office of Intellectual Freedom that once we allowed one >outside (non-library) organization to use our lawn, that this would make >it a "public space" just as they advised me regarding exhibits. > >I will be developing a written policy about it since we have had a few >instances now of organizations asking or doing without asking, I >wondered if any of you have a written policy already in place to share? > >Thanks, >Ann Marie > > > -- Ann Marie White - Library Director Oliver Wolcott Library 160 South Street, PO Box 187 Litchfield, CT 06759 Phone: (860) 567-8030 Fax: (860) 567-4784 From MEngels at cslib.org Fri Jul 31 12:04:05 2009 From: MEngels at cslib.org (Mary Engels) Date: Fri Jul 31 12:04:01 2009 Subject: [Conntech] Join Us! Message-ID: <4A7307E4.1A3E.008E.0@cslib.org> The CLA ADA committee has started an Accessible Libraries Discussion Group on CT WebJunction. This is a forum for library staff to discuss services for people with disabilities and how to make current library services more accessible to them. It is also an opportunity for sharing related resources. If you?re interested, here?s how to join the Accessible Libraries Discussion Group: ? Log into your WebJunction account by typing your username and password In the My Account box in the upper right hand corner at http://ct.webjunction.org/1 ? Click sign in ? Once signed in go to: http://www.webjunction.org/801 ? In Group Members box on the left hand side click Join Group. That?s it you?re, a member. Let the discussions begin! ? To see past discussions just click on the Discussions tab. You can also subscribe to our RSS feed. There are already lots of resources in the discussion posts. If you are not a WebJunction member you can join by going to: http://ct.webjunction.org/1 and look for Create Account in the My Account box in the upper right hand corner If you would like to know more about the CLA ADA committee go to: http://www.ctlibraryassociation.org/adares.htm Mary Engels, Chair CLA ADA Committee 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 From lpiazza at biblio.org Fri Jul 31 12:31:19 2009 From: lpiazza at biblio.org (Lorraine Piazza) Date: Fri Jul 31 12:40:53 2009 Subject: [Conntech] August Events at the Derby Public Library Message-ID: <1249069205_313@lucius> Derby Public Library 313 Elizabeth Street Derby, CT 06418 Phone: 203-736-1482 Fax: 203-736-1419 www.derbypubliclibrary.org August 4, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm: Teen Tie-Dye Workshop. For young adults, ages 12 to 17. Laurie Lynn will provide each participant with a shirt for creating a personalized design as well as all the expertise needed for future designs. This event is part of the DPL 2009 "Express Yourself" Summer Reading Program. Space is limited. August 5, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm - Teen Game Night featuring the ever-entertaining Nintendo Wii game system, Guitar Hero World Tour and WiiFit for young adults ages 12 to 17. Popular board games will also be available. August 6, 10:00 am - Sports Talk Series fourth season continues. These informal sessions will be held every Thursday morning throughout the baseball season. They will again be facilitated by radio talk show host, author, and Major League Baseball rules consultant, Rich Marazzi. Each session will include trivia contests, videos, lively conversation and more. Refreshments will always be on hand. All ages, rookies, through veterans, are invited to join Rich and his group of Silver Sluggers. August 11, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Young Adult Advisory Board Meeting for patrons ages 12-17. Attendees are encouraged to voice their ideas for improving and expanding Library services offered to young adults. We provide an environment of active and creative participation and this advisory board thrives on their involvement. August 11, 6:30-7:30 pm: Viewing The World Through Stereoscopic Imaging. Join Mary Bisaccia, our Local History Coordinator, for a demo on the use of stereoscopes and stereoscopic photography. This late 19th century technology often showed photos in a narrative sequence and because of this is considered a precursor to modern motion pictures. Guidance will be provided in looking at photos from the late 1800s thru the early 1900s. August 13, 10:00 am - Sports Talk Series fourth season continues. These informal sessions will be held every Thursday morning throughout the baseball season. They will again be facilitated by radio talk show host, author, and Major League Baseball rules consultant, Rich Marazzi. Each session will include trivia contests, videos, lively conversation and more. Refreshments will always be on hand. All ages, rookies, through veterans, are invited to join Rich and his group of Silver Sluggers. August 13, 3:30-4:30 pm: Express Yourself Pizza Bash & Summer Program Wrap-Up. Participants of the young adult summer reading program are invited to this end-of-program event! The winning ticket for the program grand prize will be drawn! August 14, 10:00 am - 11:30 am: Free Walk-In Basic Computer Classes. The library will offer a basic introduction for the first time user and those seeking to refresh their PC skills. Topics covered: computer hardware, Windows XP, word processing basics & internet searching. Classes are offered on a walk-in basis with a seven seat limit per class. No reservations accepted. August 17, 6:30 p.m.: Cooking Demonstration: Appetizers! For adults age eighteen and over.Cynthia Opper, local area professional chef, returns to show participants how to make some simple yet creative and delicious appetizers August 19, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Free Walk-In Basic Computer Classes. The library will offer a basic introduction for the first time user and those seeking to refresh their PC skills. Topics covered: computer hardware, Windows XP, word processing basics & internet searching. Classes are offered on a walk-in basis with a seven seat limit per class. No reservations accepted. August 20, 10:00 am - Sports Talk Series fourth season continues. These informal sessions will be held every Thursday morning throughout the baseball season. They will again be facilitated by radio talk show host, author, and Major League Baseball rules consultant, Rich Marazzi. Each session will include trivia contests, videos, lively conversation and more. Refreshments will always be on hand. All ages, rookies, through veterans, are invited to join Rich and his group of Silver Sluggers. August 20, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm: Young Adult Career Exploration Seminar. Young adults ages 12-17 are invited to join Derby Youth Bureau's, John Saccu, to continue to explore and identify potential career opportunities focusing on individual interests, personalities, and natural tendencies. Objectives include various forms of self-assessment, as well as academic and job search plans. August 21, 10 am - 12 noon: Career Development Workshop - Believe in Yourself and Make It Happen. The library continues to host free career development workshops presented by the Connecticut Department of Labor. Instructors will motivate participants to believe in themselves so potential employers will also believe in them. August 25, 10:00 am - 12 noon & 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: CT Works Career Coach. The coach returns to the library. Instructors will be offering Job Search Assistance. Learn where to look for jobs, how to get the job you want, and how to search for jobs on the internet. This workshop is free and open to the public. The Career Coach is a project of The Workplace, Inc., operated by Career Resources. REGISTER TODAY! Space is limited. Walk-ins are welcome on a first come, first served basis. August 26, 6:00 - 7:30 pm: Adult Wii Game Night: Adults, age eighteen and over are invited to come and experience the world of "video gaming." Sports games, World Tour Guitar Hero and WiiFit will be available for play. Novice to expert are welcome! August 27, 10:00 am - Sports Talk Series fourth season continues. These informal sessions will be held every Thursday morning throughout the baseball season. They will again be facilitated by radio talk show host, author, and Major League Baseball rules consultant, Rich Marazzi. Each session will include trivia contests, videos, lively conversation and more. Refreshments will always be on hand. 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