August 2007
Learn about XHTML, Resource Sharing, Digitization and RSS!
Posted by Max on 20 August, 2007 in Educational Services, Upcoming Classes
Here are some fabulous upcoming learning opportunities: (Click on the title of the class you are interested in for more information)
Coaching for Results (Face-to-Face)
Date/Time: 9/17/2007, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT
Location: Roanoke Higher Education Authority
Basic MARC Tagging for Books (Live Online)
Date/Time: 9/17/2007-9/18/2007, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT, (meets two hours a day for two [...]
SOLINET and eBooks: Summer Milestones
Posted by Tim on 17 August, 2007 in Products and Services
Spring and summer of this year were heady times for ebook afficianados (and yes, it does appear that eBooks are developing a following!). It seemed like every week something significant was coming out in the ebooks arena. ebrary and Springer issued new reports on ebook adoption and efficiencies for libraries and their users. [...]
Public Libraries and Internet Access across the United States
Posted by Max on 17 August, 2007 in Library News, Public Libraries
There is an interesting comparison by state of Internet access and public libraries, in the June 2007 issue of “Information Technology and Libraries.”
Some highlights from the SOLINET region:
Florida
In 2006, number one among public libraries with the highest average number of public access workstations
Kentucky
In 2006, number five among public libraries with the highest levels of public [...]
An Elvis Library on the Horizon?
Posted by Laura on 16 August, 2007 in Library News
As Elvis Presley fans around the world remember the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll today, on the 30th anniversary of his death, Library Journal writer Michael Rogers has a royal idea; an Elvis Library and Museum. While the column may seem tongue-in-cheek at first, Rogers makes a great case, citing the [...]
Request for Proposals-Cooperative Agreements for the National Digital Newspaper Program
Posted by Laura on 15 August, 2007 in Preservation
Program Overview
Award amount: up to $400,000
Deadline for submission: November 1, 2007
Award announcement: June 2008
Grant period: 2 years beginning July 2008
NEH is soliciting proposals from institutions to participate in the
National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP). Ultimately, over a period of
approximately 20 years, NDNP will create a national, digital resource of
historically significant newspapers from all the states [...]
Emerging Leaders Competition from MacArthur Foundation
Posted by Laura on 15 August, 2007 in Library News
The MacArthur Foundation announced today a public competition that will award $2 million in funding to emerging leaders, communicators, and innovators shaping the field of digital media and learning. The competition is part of MacArthur’s $50 million digital media and learning initiative that aims to help determine how digital technologies are changing the way young [...]
New Issue of SOLINET Solutions Available
Posted by Laura on 15 August, 2007 in Publications
The July/August issue of SOLINET Solutions is available via PDF. Enjoy!