Prairie News 10-03-2008

08-440	MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Wednesday, October 15th - FY2007 and FY2008 ILL Traffic Forms are due. Monday, October 27th - Show Me the Money (ILA @ RPLS) Thursday, March 26th - RPLS Seminar 2009 - "Lincoln, Literacy and Legacies"
08-441	HORIZON SERIALS MODULE BASICS: Learning Objective: Learn how to effectively search for serials bibliographic records, perform basic checking-in of issues, edit issues at check-in, and delete issues from the database. Audience: Librarians and staff who are unfamiliar with the Horizon Serials Module, or anyone wanting to brush up on how to use the module. Description: Amanda Ciaccio of the Supreme Court of Illinois Library will cover the basic functions of the Horizon Serials Module. Note: Horizon Serials Module Basics is being held at RPLS on Wednesday, October 15th from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Separate registration is needed for the afternoon session, Horizon Serials Module Hands On.
08-442	HORIZON SERIALS MODULE HANDS ON: Want some hands on instruction in the Horizons Serials Module? This is the class for you! We’ll cover advanced functions of the Horizon Serials Module, including checking in supplements, editing summary of holdings, and deleting issues from the database. There will also be a Q&A session where you can bring specific issues and titles that you have questions about to work with. Horizon Serials Module Hands On is being held at RPLS on Wednesday, October 15th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Attendance at the Horizon Serials Module Basics class is not required but is encouraged if you have questions about searching and basic check-in procedures.
08-443	RENOVATION ROAD TRIP: Join the RPLS consultants Wednesday, November 12th, for a day long field trip to nearby Champaign-Urbana to visit two recently rejuvenated libraries – the Champaign Public Library and the Urbana Free Library – lunch at the Courier Café, and shop with a discount in Pages for All Ages bookseller in Savoy. Our hosts at these libraries will explain how the remodeling and new construction in their buildings works to meet the needs of their patrons. You will hear the rationale behind the projects’ decisions and have time to ask questions and be inspired! Pages for All Ages is offering RPLS librarians a personal discount as well as a discount for their libraries during this event only. We will be meeting at RPLS for the van trip or, if you like, feel free to car pool over with other RPLS members. Space is limited. Rachel and Louise will be going over in system vans and some seats are available. E-mail Angela or call her at (217) 429-2586 ASAP if you want to ride with us.
08-444	VESPASIAN WARNER PUBLIC LIBRARY, CLINTON CELEBRATES 100 YEARS: Vespasian Warner Public Library is having an open house to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the library. It is being held on Sunday, October 19th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
08-445	ILLINOIS workNET™ TRAINING FOR PUBLIC LIBRARIES: Illinois workNet™ is a valuable tool for individuals, workers, and businesses alike. It helps employers streamline the hiring process by providing instant access to a pool of individual. Additionally, employees can connect to job skills training and continuing education programs to further strengthen the existing workforce. Illinois workNet™ is a free resource that provides career, education and work support information for all Illinois residents and businesses. Come learn more about how your library can link your community to Illinois workNet™! When: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 Where: Helen Matthes Library 100 E. Market Ave. Effingham Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Cost: Free To register call 217-342-2464 x.2 or email amandas@effinghamlibrary.org. Here is more information (pdf).
08-446	ILLINET INTERLIBRARY LOAN TRAFFIC FORM FY2008: (July 1, 2007-June 30, 2008) The ILLINET Interlibrary Loan Traffic Form FY2008 is now available for libraries to submit their resource sharing statistics as a part of the Bibliostat Collect "surveys." The extended deadline for completion of both the FY2007 and FY2008 Traffic Form is October 15, 2008; however, please complete them at your earliest convenience. For IPLAR or ILLINET Interlibrary Loan Traffic Form content questions contact: Ron Winner (IPLAR or ILLINET), Gwen Harrison (ILLINET), Becky Hunter, (Username/Password). [ISL E-news]
08-447	THE THREE L'S--LIBRARIES, LEGALITIES & LEGISLATION WORKSHOP: When: Monday, October 13, 2008 (8:30 AM - 11:30 AM) Where: LCLS Large Meeting Room (In Person) Cost: $25 (Non-system members: $35) Presenter: Robert Doyle, Kiplund Kolkmeier and Phillip Lenzini The Lewis & Clark Library System is hosting Libraries, Legalities & Legislation with Robert Doyle, Kiplund Kolkmeier and Philip Lenzini on the 13th of October. Here is more information.
08-448	WHAT'S NEW AT WJIL 9.24 WEBJUNCTION : Visit the newly formatted "What's New @ WJIL" to find a study on Latinos and Public Library Perceptions, an article on Effective Governance for Rural Libraries, a course on Library Leadership and information on free webinars including online introductions to WJIL and TechAtlas. You'll also find a new feature that includes tips on how to use the WJIL 2.0 features. It's all here. RPLS has received notification that RPLS libraries are trying to sign up for accounts in TechAtlas. Please note you do not have to sign up for a TechAtlas account in WebJunction. In the summer of 2007 accounts were set up for all Illinois Libraries using information from ELI. TechAtlas is an excellent tool for libraries to assess their local needs with regard to technology. It enables libraries to inventory their resources, survey staff technology skills, develop a strong technology plan and much more. General Login Information for Member Libraries: URL - http://webjunction.techatlas.org Login: email address of primary contact from ELI Password: ELI password If you have further questions, please send an email to Doris McKay or Bev Obert.
08-449	SECOND LIFE 101 AND MORE: The Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of Illinois, is pleased to offer the following continuing education courses in Second Life. These courses are open to anyone interested in learning more about virtual worlds and establishing a presence in Second Life. Second Life 101 Are you new to Second Life? Having trouble navigating, flying and getting dressed? If so, this course is for you. Second Life IS a whole new world, and we invite you to join Barbara (Puglet Dancer) Galik for four fun and interactive sessions that will assist you with Second Life Basics, acquaint you with educational and other great places to go, teach you how to design an avatar - virtual persona - and give you the skills you need to enjoy Second Life. Mondays, October 6, 13, 20, 27 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm SL (US Pacific) time Technical Skills for Virtual Worlds This course covers Camera controls, building basics, scripting basics and Machinima (filming) in Second Life. These are hands-on sessions with activities designed to enhance your technical skills. Tuesdays, October 7, 14, 21, 28 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM SL (US Pacific) time Setting up Your Library or Museum in Second Life This course is intended for those interested in creating their library or museum presence in SL. Each participant will be lent a small plot of land on which to develop a prototype for their SL library or museum. Instructors will focus on the information, skills, and SL utilities necessary to accomplish that task. Participants will also be given the opportunity to reinforce their learning through hands-on experiences that will result in a model for their SL library. Wednesdays, October 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm SL (U.S. Pacific) time Intro to Museums in Virtual Worlds What is it like to work as a museum professional in the virtual world of Second Life (SL)? What skills and knowledge are needed? What resources are available? This is a hands-on course that will introduce you to building collections and exhibits in Second Life, to planning programs and events, and to the skills needed for the 21st century museum professional in a virtual world. Mondays, October 27, November 3, 10, 17 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm SL (U.S.Pacific) Working with a Class in Second Life Join Dr. Bryan Carter (Bryan Mnemonic) in this course created to help librarians. museum professionals, and educators learn how to work with a class in Second Life including hardware and software requirements, orientation, faculty and student mindset change, establishing course objectives, finding and creating content, creating meaningful projects, evaluating student work, action learning, grants, managing a sim-island, and collaborative opportunities. Wednesdays, October 29, November 5, 12, 19 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM SL (US Pacific) time Setting up an Educational Presence in Second Life Are you looking to set up an educational presence in Second Life but don't know where to start? Join us to learn about planning, needs assessment, goals, expectations, buying or renting land, where to find help, prefab versus building, challenges, positives, teaching tools in Second Life such as Power point, class management, groups permissions, communication, and evaluating your presence once you have it set up. We will take field trips so students can see and discuss some of the educational presences in Second Life. Sundays, November 2, 9, 16, 23 from 5:00-7:00 PM SL (US Pacific) time For additional information and to register go here.
08-450	MISSING ITEMS: The Illinois State Library requested a book from Skokie Public Library. They never received the book and Skokie Public still does not have it either. The book is paperback and titled Zen of listening : mindful communication in the age of distraction. If you find this book in your library please return it to the Skokie Public Library, Library System (NSL). Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Decatur schools has a missing book. The book is The Navy in Action. The call number is CAR/359 GAI. The barcode for the missing book is 37549000152796. If you find this book in your library please return it to the Decatur Schools, Attention: Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Forsyth Public is missing the following items: Facing the Giants by Max Lucado and The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards. Please check your shelves and records and send it back their way if you find it; return to the attention: Jean Campbell. Sherman Public Library put their DVD Rumor Has It, barcode 37592000176118, in the delivery bin. They have not seen it since. Would everyone please check their shelves and records and send it back their way if you find it; return to the attention: Anita Walters. Please check your shelves for the following books: Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey 332.024R, Afternoon Tea Cookbook by Linda Hewitt 641.53H, and Pocket Guide to Depression Glass and more, 1920s-1960s 748.2F. These books belong to the Vespasian Warner Public Library, Clinton. If you find any of these books in your library please return them to Vespasian Warner Public Library, Attention: Tom Rudasill.
08-451	GRANT OPPORTUNITIES: Visit RPLS's online grant notices page.
08-452	CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Visit RPLS's online job notices page.
08-453	UPCOMING WORKSHOPS AT RPLS: You may register for any of these events on-line at L2, LibraryLearning.info, if you have any questions please contact Angela at angelat@rpls.ws or (217) 429-2586. In order to allow RPLS Staff the time and opportunity to update our course offerings to comply with statewide standards, we will be canceling any classes that do not have three people signed up for the class at least 3 working days before the class meets. You will receive an email the day the decision is made. Ed2GO - Rolling Prairie Library System offers six-week computer-based training courses at your own desktop at a very reasonable cost, which can now be paid online with your credit card. Courses are starting on October 15th. BARCODE CERTIFICATION PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: The RPLS Training room will be open from 8 am until 4 pm for individuals to come complete the Barcode Certification Performance Evaluation. The average time to complete the evaluation is an hour and a half. In order to avoid waiting at computer terminals, it is recommended that you contact Doris with your estimated time of arrival for taking the Certification Performance Evaluation. It is suggested that you plan to arrive before 2:30 pm in order to have adequate time to complete to the Barcode Certification Performance Evaluation. This workshop will be held at RPLS on on Wednesday, October 22nd from from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. SEARCHING AND BARCODING BASICS: AN INTEGRATED TRAINING FOR SIRIDYNIX: This the newly required two part class, which will present comprehensive training and information so you can add your library’s items to Horizon and go confidently into the Barcoder Performance Evaluation. You will learn how to search, match and attach records in the LLSAP database. Please contact Julia regarding the prerequisite preparation. There will be hands-on practicing of the skills needed and examples of what the evaluation will emphasize. This two day class is being held at RPLS on Wednesday, November 19th, and November 20th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Be sure to sign up for both days and to complete the prerequisites before the first class session. NEW & IMPROVED: L2 & WJ: Want to see what’s new and improved in the library world? Join us in the RPLS training lab for an introduction to these valuable tools. What’s new is Library Learning, or L2. This statewide events and continuing education calendar is replacing RPLS’s former Cleo system. Added features such as tagging, RSS feeds, and the ability to see events at the Illinois State Library and other systems add to its usefulness. This is your chance to have a guided tour of its features and get help setting up your L2 account. What’s improved is WebJunction (WJ), and its companion WebJunction Illinois (WJIL). WJIL is becoming familiar to the Illinois Library Committee as the “go-to” place for library information of all kinds and its recent update has added even more features. Come learn more about this treasure trove of information. This workshop will be held at RPLS on Friday, October 10th from from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. NEW AND NOTABLE BOOKS - KATHLEEN MARCH, ANDERSON BOOKSELLERS: Come hear Kathleen March from Anderson Booksellers booktalk some of the best and most interesting new children’s books in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Program participants are welcome to spend the afternoon or just come for whatever portion of the program fits their needs. 1:00-1:15 Welcome 1:15-1:45 preschool through 3rd grade 2:00-2:30 4th through 8th grade 2:45-3:15 9th through 12th grade Please register for each individual session you would like to attend. CPDU's only issued for attendance at all 3 afternoon sessions. This is being held at RPLS on Friday, October 10th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. HORIZON SERIALS MODULE BASICS: Learn how to effectively search for serials bibliographic records, perform basic checking-in of issues, edit issues at check-in, and delete issues from the database. This session is for librarians and staff who are unfamiliar with the Horizon Serials Module, or anyone wanting to brush up on how to use the module. Amanda Ciaccio of the Supreme Court of Illinois Library will cover the basic functions of the Horizon Serials Module. Note: Horizon Serials Module Basics is being held at RPLS on Wednesday, October 15th from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Separate registration is needed for the afternoon session, Horizon Serials Module Hands On. HORIZON SERIALS MODULE HANDS ON: Want some hands on instruction in the Horizons Serials Module? This is the class for you! We’ll cover advanced functions of the Horizon Serials Module, including checking in supplements, editing summary of holdings, and deleting issues from the database. There will also be a Q&A session where you can bring specific issues and titles that you have questions about to work with. Horizon Serials Module Hands On is being held at RPLS on Wednesday, October 15th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Attendance at the Horizon Serials Module Basics class is not required but is encouraged if you have questions about searching and basic check-in procedures. FIRSTSEARCH: This class will cover the basic structure of a database, the tools needed in searching the various FirstSearch databases and help you become familiar with the terminology and procedures used in searching and in doing interlibrary loan. Prerequisites: Must have logon and password for FirstSearch. Must be familiar with simple searching techniques. This is being held at RPLS on Thursday, October 16th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ILA SHOW ME THE MONEY@ RPLS: MAKE YOUR LEVY AND B & A ORDINANCES MAXIMIZE YOUR LIBRARY'S GOALS: Participants will learn tips and tricks in getting the best finance performance into place with proper application of their Levy Ordinance and their Budget & Appropriation Ordinance. Come listen to the people who wrote the new ILA book on library finance. Participants will also learn about new, enhanced, and simple ideas on increasing library revenue, public relations, cost savings, and increasing public participation in the library. It is time to think beyond real estate taxes, fines, and fees as the only revenue possibilities for the library. Speakers: Britt Isaly, Esq. and Robert Porter from Ancel, Glink, Diamond, Bush, DiCianni & Krafthefer P.C. Cost: $45 Deadline for registration is October 20, 2008. Cancellations must be received in writing before October 20. Cancellations received after October 20 and before October 27 will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be given for cancellations received after October 20. All cancellations are subject to a $15 processing fee. Send workshop registration (pdf) and payment to Illinois Library Association, 33 W. Grand Ave., Suite 301, Chicago, IL 60610-4306; phone: (312) 644-1896, fax: (312) 644-1899, This is being held at RPLS on Monday, October 27th from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. SOARING TO EXCELLENCE: REVERSING THE RATCHET: BASIC TECHNOLOGY FOR LIBRARY WORKERS: Are you feeling more pressure in your library to keep up with the latest technologies? Library workers must constantly learn the latest techno-tweaks to their familiar information systems, but they also face ongoing tension from the expectation that every new technology must be applied to enhance library services. In a technology landscape where gadgets, gizmos, software and Web 2.0 innovations hit us at an ever accelerating pace, how do we successfully manage technology adoption in our libraries? This Soaring to Excellence presentation addresses the challenge of the technology ratchet and how to keep it from tightening its grip on library workers. Steven Bell will share ideas and techniques for regaining control over library technology with an exploration of better ways to identify, adopt and leverage the technologies that make sense for us and that create a better library user experience for our communities. With the right attitude and approach every library worker can develop a personal professional development strategy for keeping pace with the technology curve. This is being held at RPLS on Friday, November 7th from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. RENOVATION ROAD TRIP: Join the RPLS consultants Wednesday, November 12th, for a day long field trip to nearby Champaign-Urbana to visit two recently rejuvenated libraries – the Champaign Public Library and the Urbana Free Library – lunch at the Courier Café, and shop with a discount in Pages for All Ages bookseller in Savoy. Our hosts at these libraries will explain how the remodeling and new construction in their buildings works to meet the needs of their patrons. You will hear the rationale behind the projects’ decisions and have time to ask questions and be inspired! Pages for All Ages is offering RPLS librarians a personal discount as well as a discount for their libraries during this event only. We will be meeting at RPLS for the van trip or, if you like, feel free to car pool over with other RPLS members. Space is limited. Rachel and Louise will be going over in system vans and some seats are available. Call or e-mail Angela ASAP if you want to ride with us. This is event is on Wednesday, November 12th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. THE BIG READ - FAHRENHEIT 451: The Illinois State Library Talking Book and Braille Service (ISLTBBS) and the Rolling Prairie Library System (RPLS) are co-hosting a simultaneous multi-site and online book discussion and program about this classic modern novel by Ray Bradbury. Dr. Loren Logsdon, a Bradbury scholar, will be the featured speaker during the program. The program will be held at the Talking Book Centers at the Chicago Public Library, Voices of Vision Talking Book Center, the Mid-Illinois Talking Book Center, and the Southern Illinois Talking Book Center, or in public libraries in those areas. Sessions also will be held at the ISLTBBS in Springfield and the RPLS in Decatur. Anyone may participate online via OPAL, too. This is event is being held at RPLS and in the OPAL Auditorium on Wednesday, November 13th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. iREAD BRAINSTORMING AND FREE FORM FREE FOR ALL: Bring your ideas for the 2010 “Scare Up a Good Book” iREAD manual. We will get ready for the January 7, 2009 submission deadline while thinking through ideas to use in our own libraries. Topics to think about are: plays/skits, room decorations, crafts, games, snacks, school presentations, publicity, books & resources, or any other wonderful theme related ideas! Ideas are needed for children as well as young adults and adults. Remember: All ideas found in copyrighted materials, including books, magazines, or the Internet must be listed as a source in the Staff Bibliography. The actual idea, picture, craft, etc. cannot be duplicated in the iREAD Resource Guide. Following the iREAD brainstorming, we’ll move to more general youth services discussion and share ideas, success stories, new books, old books, and questions. Please come prepared to share ideas, success stories, and questions. Handouts are encouraged; bring 20 copies of each to share with the group. This is event is being held at Barclay Public Library on Monday, November 17th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. WEB 2.0 WHY WIKIS?: Why use a wiki? How to use a wiki? How do I start one? Come to this program Web 2.0 Why Wikis? at the Lincoln Library, Springfield on Thursday, November 20th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to learn more about Wikis. Here is more information.
08-454	PRAIRIE NEWS SUBMISSIONS: The Prairie News is a biweekly publication of RPLS. Notices, meetings, giveaways, career opportunities and other news items of interest to the membership may be submitted. Items will be edited to fit the space requirements of the newsletter. The next issue of the Prairie News will be Friday, October 17, 2008. All submissions should arrive before 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 14 2008, for inclusion in the newsletter. You may fax submissions to (217) 428-1852, or e-mail them to Doris McKay or Angela Thompson