27 May 2010

Webinar - Now Hear This! Audiobooks A to Z

Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Place: Online at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/580194507
Cost: Free!

In this informative hourlong webinar, Booklist Media editor Sue-Ellen Beauregard and school librarian, Booklist columnist, and Booklist Online audiobook blogger Mary Burkey will be joined by representatives from Books on Tape/Listening Library, BBC Audiobooks America, and HighBridge Audio for an exciting discussion of audiobooks from A to Z, including the latest titles featuring popular readers, how to integrate audiobooks into book club promotions and discussions, finding backlist and crossover titles that fit the bill for summer listening, and much, much more.

Thw webinar will be archived, so even if you can't watch on June 8, register now for access to the archive.

12 May 2010

Friends Group Survey

The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations (ALTAFF) is conducting a survey to compile information about all types of Friends groups across the country to share the results back with groups like yours. In addition, we ask for feedback about the services and resources ALTAFF provides to our members and affiliates. Your feedback will help us develop future materials and resources to help your Friends group succeed.

The survey should be completed only one time per Friends group by the person with the most knowledge of your Friends group. This may be a member of the Friends board, a paid staff member (library or Friends group), or the library director. Click here to begin the survey.

If you have any questions or concerns about this survey, please contact ALTAFF Director of Marketing and Communications Beth Nawalinski at bnawalinski@ala.org or by phone at (800) 545-2433, ext. 2161. Results will be posted on the ALTAFF website at http://www.ala.org/altaff in the summer of 2010.

11 May 2010

Microsoft Word and Excel 2007 Training

Dates:
Thursday, June 10: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM at MVLS
Thursday, June 10: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM at MVLS
Thursday, September 2: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM at CAN
Thursday, September 2: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM at CAN


MVLS will be offering training on Microsoft Word and Excel 2007 as part of this year's LSTA grant. We will be offering 4 sessions, all with the same content. It is presumed that attendees will already have a basic understanding of the functions of Word and Excel. This training is designed to educate users on the new features and changes that are in the 2007 versions of the software - these are not introductory trainings. Sessions are appropriate for staff who use Word/Excel themselves, and for any staff who fields questions about features of these products from the public. Training will be provided by professional trainers from MicroKnowledge Computer Training and Consulting in Latham.

These will be hands-on sessions, with a maximum of 12 participants per session. At this time, we can accomodate a total of 2 people per library/branch. If you wish to send more than 2 people to these sessions, please complete a form for them and they will be placed on a waiting list. We will do our best to accomodate everyone.
Register online via the form at https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dDFJcE5KaVJDM2pnX3hhVVpBQ01Fa3c6MQ. Contact Sharon or Sue with questions.

This training is supported by Federal Library Services and Technology Act funds, awarded to the New York State Library by the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services.

10 May 2010

Grant Opportunity - Best Buy Community Grants

The Best Buy Community Grants Program provides support to nonprofit organizations that are located within 50 miles of a Best Buy store or distribution center. Grants averaging $3,000 to $5,000 will promote programs and services that provide opportunities for young teens in the areas of education, life skills, leadership skills, and relationship development. Special consideration will be given to programs that serve a diverse population, build skills in early adolescents (primarily ages 13-18), show positive results against a demonstrated community need, and reach at-risk children in working families. The grant application process will open on June 1 and close on July 1, 2010. Visit the Best Buy website to review the program guidelines.

05 May 2010

Webinar - Organization 2.0

Date: Thursday, May 13, 2010
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Place: Online at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/639816138
Presenters: Meredith Farkas and John Blyberg
Cost: Free!

How do organizations need to be structured to successfully implement 2.0 initiatives? Why do so many 2.0 initiatives fail? In this webinar, Farkas and Blyberg will consider what it takes for libraries to implement 2.0 technologies successfully and what common mistakes/pitfalls to avoid. Q&A after the presentations.

This is a free webinar, but preregistration is required at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/639816138.

 
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