"Agents! Bots and Intelligent Dots: The Technology Behind Electronic Documents" is a satellite teleconference that is part of the Soaring to Excellence series presented by the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.  Presenter: D. Scott Brandt aka "Techman."  He's ba-ack… Techman returns to the Soaring Café, promising the usual insight and entertaining look at technology for which he is well known. In this program he will overview and discuss the technologies behind various kinds of electronic documents and text files. "Techno-text-enhancements" such as mark-up languages, meta-tags, controlled vocabulary, and meta-data will be discussed, as well as technologies for managing information retrieval of text.  This satellite videoconference is March 23 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at RPLS. Register with Angela at angelat@rpls.ws or call 429-2586.

Illinois State Library Satellite Videoconference, "Library Careers and Educational Opportunities in Library and Information Science" is March 28 from 10:00 a.m. to noon at RPLS, Shelbyville Public Library, and the Illinois State Library. Please contact Jill Heffernan at the ISL to register at: JHeffernan@ILSOS.NET.

Satellite videoconference "Acquisition and Use of Electronic Journals for Smaller Libraries," is an interactive videoconference sponsored by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine/Greater Midwest Region Health Science Librarians, Regional Advisory Council. This  is being held March 30 from noon to 4:00 p.m. at RPLS. Registration fee is $10.  Register with Angela at angelat@rpls.ws or call 429-2586.

If you would like to register for any of these events please contact Angela at angelat@rpls.ws.
 

The impact of distance learning continues to grow as more colleges, universities and government agencies offer distance education programs. Learn what libraries are doing and what resources are available to
help faculty and students participating in distance education. Speakers will include faculty teaching distance education courses, providers of electronic resources and services, and librarians serving distance learners.  Agencies and institutions represented include: Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Association of College and Research Libraries Distance Learning Section, Illinois Digital Academic Library, Illinois State Library, Illinois Virtual College, John A. Logan College, Marion Carnegie Library, Shawnee Library System, and University of Illinois Graduate School of Library and Information Science.

This event is open to all and free of charge.  Registration is encouraged.
To register or to get more information contact: Michele Callowa, Southern Illinois University Carbondale,  Morris Library, Mail Code 6632, Carbondale, IL 62901-6632, 618-453-2778, mcallowa@lib.siu.edu.
 

Specifics: ILCSO Information Services and Technology Group (the programming staff only)

NEW Address: 1901 S. First St., Building Z1, Suite C1, Champaign, IL 61820

Phones: Individual phone numbers for all staff will remain the same

NEW Fax: 217-333-7678

Move Date:  Friday, February 23 (8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

Please note: this is a staff move only.  There are no changes to the production servers or networking.  There are no anticipated interruptions to any ILCSO services during, or as a result of, this move.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this interim move.
 

RPLS will be sending Amanda Standerfer to represent libraries in central Illinois at the event.  She will be meeting with area Congressional Representatives and Senators.  If you would like Amanda to deliver a letter or other item to your Representative or Senator, please make sure she receives it by Thursday, April 26th.  You may send it through delivery, by fax at 217-428-1852, or by e-mail at amandas@rpls.ws.  Issues you may want to discuss in a letter are continued support for LSTA, ESEA, and e-rate.  You can get more information on national legislative issues pertaining to libraries at the ALA's Washington Office Web site at: http://www.ala.org/washoff/
 

Now available for purchase, this seven-minute tape is the perfect way to promote the @ your library campaign to library boards, staff and colleagues, trustees, Friends groups, school and academic administrators and community organizations. The tape is for internal use only and should not be used for broadcast due to copyright considerations. 

The cost of the videotape is $10 to cover reproduction and shipping.  To order, please call the ALA Public Information Office at 1-800-545-2433, ext. 5041 or send an e-mail to atyourlibrary@ala.org.  Please include your name, mailing address, billing address (if different from mailing address) and phone number.  An invoice will be included in the shipment.  Please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery.
 

The theme for National Library Week 2001 is @ your library. National Library Week will feature a national kickoff event and a host of local events to introduce the @ your library theme to the public. 

The campaign kickoff will be designed to introduce the campaign, attract media attention, and begin the process of reminding consumers that libraries are dynamic, modern community centers for learning, information and entertainment. 

A key message of the campaign is that libraries are places of opportunity, which speaks to how libraries are an indelible part of the American Dream.  To illustrate and personalize this theme, libraries are encouraged to identify a local "celebrity" campaign chairperson or chairpersons for their individual library or library organization who embody the spirit and principles of today's libraries. 

Libraries are urged to hold an event, at which the campaign chair is presented with a giant @ your library card. A template with artwork for this card is available on the campaign Web site at http://www.ala.org/@yourlibrary under National Library Week. Ideas for organizing a local campaign launch can be found on the Web site as well.

 Ideal candidates for campaign chairs are people who have benefited from their experiences at the library, such as a celebrity originally/currently from your community, a sports figure, a local college or university dean, school principal, parent, senior citizen, high school student or someone who has a story about how the library has made a difference in his or her life. 

The Web site, which is part of the "living campaign," features general information on how to get involved. Suggestions on how to use the logo, talking points, ideas for ongoing programming, downloadable logos and more are among the tools available. Libraries can also sign up for the campaign and join an e-mail newsletter to be the first to receive campaign news and updates. 

Libraries are urged to send a brief summary of National Library Week/campaign kickoff activities and sample materials to: Sara Groves, ALA Public Information Office, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL  60611.  Or e-mail the campaign at: atyourlibrary@ala.org.  Please include contact information for your library or organization.
 

Booklist 1970-1976, 1983-1988
Hornbook 1970-1979
Library Journal 1970-1974, 1979
Motor Trend 1981-1988, 1999
New York Times Book Review  1970-1988
New York Times Magazine 1984, 1986, 1987
Newsletter on Intellectual Freedom 1970-1989
School Library Journal 1975, 1977-1979, 1982, 1999
Seventeen 1960 -1969
Time 1960,-1969, 1980, 1982
Wilson Library Bulletin 1979, 1981, 1984

When you are weeding your periodical collections (paper, microfilm, or fiche) think of Glenn Wood High School and call Karen High at 217-483-2424 ext. 27 to see if they can take some of your discards.
 

YOUTH SERVICES CONSULTANT, HERITAGE TRAIL LIBRARY SYSTEM: is seeking a youth services consultant to serve as a general consultant to a multi-type library system. Requires an ALA accredited MLS, or Master's Degree in a related field, plus 18 hours of library course work at the graduate level. Salary range starting at $31,900 DOQ. Excellent benefits. Send letter of application and resume including 3 references to: Shirley Grasty, Executive Assistant, Heritage Trail Library System, 405 Earl Rd. Shorewood, Illinois 60431.

PART-TIME CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN, FORSYTH PUBLIC LIBRARY: is seeking a part-time children's librarian. Prefer ALA-accredited MLS or undergrad school media degree, with public or school library experience. Enthusiastic approach to children's and young adult programming, collection management and reference. Send resume and names of three references to: Jean Campbell, Forsyth Public Library, P.O. Box 20, Forsyth, IL 62535.

LIBRARIAN II CONSULTANT FOR BLIND AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED SERVICES, SHAWNEE LIBRARY SYSTEM: The duties include overall responsibility for Southern Illinois Talking Book Center, Supervises all SITBC staff, Maintains effective working relationships with the Illinois State Library, the Illinois Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, area libraries and other agencies responsible for services to handicapped individuals. The qualifications include Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library science program, Good oral and written communication skills, special training and/or experience in serving handicapped individuals desirable, and ability to travel extensively--including frequent overnight travel. The position is available immediately. The salary range is $29,990 - $41,993 annually. Submit the application to Walter Burkhalter, Executive Director, Shawnee Library System, 607 S. Greenbriar Road, Carterville, Illinois 62918-1602, (618)985-3711. Application review begins April 1, 2001; search open until position is filled. The Shawnee Library System is an AA/EO employer.