Is the Traditional Resume a Thing of the Past?
By admin | February 17, 2012
Some companies are eschewing the traditional resume form in favor of links that represent the candidate’s web-presence, including a Twitter account, or their professional web site or LinkedIn profile. Other companies, in addition to the option of submitting a resume, insist that the candidate fill out an online survey. The survey not only asks about pertinent skills, but also asks questions such as, “What is your dream job?” Is this the way of the future in job hiring?
Read the article at the Wall Street Journal online.
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Free educational VHS tapes, 33 1/3 LP recordings
By admin | February 13, 2012
Providence Public Library is deaccessioning its educational VHS tapes and its 33 1/3 LP recordings. These items are free for the taking for institutional use (not personal).
The collection consists:
- Approximately 1,000 VHS tapes. Many are in good condition, excellent range of subjects.
- Approximately 1,500 LP recordings, most with original record jackets. Some have condition issues, but some are in good shape, outstanding range.
If your library is interested in either, please send an email to Kay Ellen Bullard to arrange a day/time to come in and take what you want.
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Census 2010 and American Community Survey Webinar
By admin | February 13, 2012
We’ve already seen how Census 2010 is reconfiguring political districts based on population gains and losses. This is just the tip of the iceberg. Join Library Journal and CIVICTechnologies for New Data Rules: Census 2010 and American Community Survey on February 23 at 2 p.m. Learn about the sweeping new data methods behind Census 2010 and the American Community Survey (ACS), how they’re different than Census 2000, and what they mean for librarians delivering services, library boards and elected officials making library funding decisions, and library users including business patrons.
If you can’t make it on February 23, register to view the archived version at your convenience.
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Serving Deaf Patrons in the Library
By Donna DiMichele | February 8, 2012
In two 90-minute online sessions you’ll learn how to make your library a welcoming place for deaf people. You will gain an understanding of Deaf Culture, learn several useful library-related signs, and be ready to work confidently with interpreters for your programs. Links to video demonstrations and handouts for library-related signs will be made accessible to participants to encourage practice and implementation after the workshop.
Dates and times:
- Wednesdays, February 22 and 29, 2012
- Noon-1:30P Eastern / 11:00A-12:30P Central / 10:00-11:30A Mountain / 9:00A-10:30A Pacific
Topics covered in this two-part workshop:
- An overview of the different ways deaf people communicate
- Understanding and meeting your library’s legal obligation to serve the deaf
- Strategies for communicating with a deaf or hard-of-hearing person in the library
- Tips for finding, hiring, and working with interpreter
Kathy MacMillan, writer, American Sign Language interpreter, librarian, and storyteller, is the instructor.
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Jack Reed profiled in School Library Journal
By admin | February 3, 2012
In the latest issue of School Library Journal, Senator Jack Reed is commended for continuing the fight for libraries in schools. He also gives his views on the importance of maintaining school libraries and offers ideas for reaching out to local and state legislators. Read the full interview at School Library Journal online.
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Big Talk from Small Libraries Online Conference
By karen | February 3, 2012
February 28 has lots of opportunities for learning. Not only can you attend the Convening Forums @ your library webinar, there is also a free, day long online forum for small libraries presented by our friends at the Nebraska Library Commission. I know Nebraska is a long way away, but go there virtually. There’s lots of great topics, speakers from around the country, and issues that are relevant to all small libraries, no matter where you’re located. The official announcement from the Nebraska Library Commission about the Big Talk from Small Libraries Online Conference follows. Just remember all times are central time (an hour later than Eastern).
This free one-day online conference is aimed at librarians from small libraries; the smaller the better. Each of our eight speakers is from a small library or directly works with small libraries. Topics will range from technology (new tech and old tech) to programming to new roles for the library. Eight presenters means eight hourly slots and eight topics. Come for the programs on what you’re dealing with now or maybe try something new. Everyone is welcome to register and attend, regardless of how big or small their library is, but if your library serves a few thousand people, or a few hundred, this is the day for you. So far, our agenda is:
- 9:00 Helping Your Patrons E-Read, Karen Mier
- 10:00 Community Partnerships, Diane Althoff & Karla Bieber
- 11:00 The FFL Fabulous Laboratory: Developing a Read/Write Culture in Your Library, Lauren Smedley
- Noon Combo School/Public Libraries, Lindsey Hansen & Linda Holmberg
- 1:00 Magic Tricks and Maintenance: Helping the Public Learn Technology, Jessamyn West
- 2:00 Working in the Cloud, Jezymnne Dene
- 3:00 Gaming and Game collection development, Diane Trinkle
- 4:00 TBA
All times given in Central Time
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Convening Forums @ your library webinar series
By karen | February 2, 2012
On February 28, the American Library Association Center for Civic Life kicks off a free four part webinar series on convening forums. Learn how to convene and moderate community discussions at your library in these monthly online sessions.
Getting Started: An Introduction to Convening Forums @ your library, February 28, 2012, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Public deliberation is a process used to engage contentious, difficult issues from diverse perspectives. First in a four-part series, this session will provide an introduction to deliberative conversations that public, academic, and school libraries are convening and how these discussions are repositioning libraries in their communities. Speakers include Nancy Kranich, Chair, ALA Center for Civic Life Advisory Committee; Patty Dineen, Public Engagement Consultant/Contributing Editor, National Issues Forums Institute website; and Carolyn Caywood, Convener, Virginia Beach Public Library Forums, and Fellow of the Hampton Roads Center for Civic Engagement.
Future webinars in the series include “Moderating Forums @ your library—Nuts and Bolts” on Tuesday, March 27; “Practicing Moderating @ your library” on Tuesday, April 24; and “Convening Forums @ your library—Nuts and Bolts” on Tuesday, May 22. More details and registration information will be added to Programming Librarian soon.
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Work in a historic building?
By Donna DiMichele | January 25, 2012
Work in a historic building?
Preserve Rhode Island is conducting a survey to determine needs of historic buildings owned by government or non-profit organizations in Rhode Island. The survey is aimed at understanding the kinds of issues facing Rhode Island’s historic buildings and to determine if there is a case to re-establish a state preservation grants program.
If you work in a historic property, such as a library, town hall, historic site, theater or community center, complete this online survey form, particularly if you know there are building conditions that need to be addressed. Or refer the owner/manager or other knowledgeable person to the survey and suggest they complete it.
Preserve Rhode Island would like to collect data as comprehensively as possible, so forwarding this survey and making it available through your networks is highly recommended!
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Improving Library Services to People with Disabilities
By Donna DiMichele | January 24, 2012
Improving Library Services to People with Disabilities
A webinar offered by the ALA Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA)
Online Course Dates:
Monday, January 30 to Friday, February 24, 2012
Live Online Session using FlashChat in Moodle:
Thursday, February 9, 2012 from 3pm-4pm CENTRAL/Chicago Time
Register online now! Or, register by mail or fax by downloading the registration form (PDF format.)
Course Description:
- Library services to people with disabilities are provided by all levels of library staff. From the part-time aide charging out library materials to the library director determining policies, staff skills and attitudes are crucial for a satisfactory library experience.
- All libraries have a plan for serving people with disabilities, whether it is the installation of ramps or the creation of special needs story times. But improvements are always possible.
- Library staff who enroll will review the current level of service to people with disabilities then explore materials and sources that provide additional support or new ideas.
Full information about the course and registration.
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Digitizing Historical Records Grants
By Donna DiMichele | January 24, 2012
Digitizing Historical Records Grants
The National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) seeks proposals that use cost-effective methods to digitize nationally significant historical record collections and make the digital versions freely available online. Projects must make use of existing holdings of historical repositories and consist of entire collections or series. The materials should already be available to the public at the archives and described so that projects can re-use existing information to serve as metadata for the digitized collection.
Draft Deadline (optional): April 2, 2012
Final Deadline: June 7, 2012
Visit the NHPRC web site to learn all the details.
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Planning assistance is available from the Northeast Document Conservation Center.
NEDCC’s Imaging Services department can help prepare the technical specifications for imaging for your grant application and generate estimates for digitization of your historical records collections at NEDCC.
Contact: Tom Rieger, NEDCC Director of Imaging Services, (978) 470-1010 ext. 214
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