February 2008
Black History Treasures Preserved for a Lifetime!
Posted by Alicia on 11 February, 2008 in Black History
Mayme Agnew Clayton
Mayme Agnew Clayton (1923-2006)
Mayme Agnew Clayton (August 4, 1923 – October 13, 2006) was a librarian, and the Founder, President & Spiritual Leader of the Western States Black Research and Education Center (WSBREC), the largest privately held collection of African-American historical materials in the world. The collection represents the core holdings of the [...]
Siga Adelante!
Posted by Max on 10 February, 2008 in OCLC, WebJunction
Learn about Oklahoma’s successful Siga Adelante (Moving Forward) Program
developed by six Oklahoma public libraries in partnership with their state library and WebJunction.
The six libraries throughout Oklahoma have provided free workshops on family literacy, health, and citizenship to their local Spanish-speaking communities and made all the workshop resources available on WebJunction. Pat Williams, the project [...]
Fridays in February
Posted by Alicia on 8 February, 2008 in Black History
In recognition of BHM, the Atlanta History Center has designed a series of programming that explores the significant impact and achievements of African Ameircans during four specific time periods. Each Friday includes a tour of a permanent exhibition, live performances, living history interpreters, and hands-on activities.
Admission to these events is $7 per person. Reservations are [...]
Psst! What’s Your Password?
Posted by Max on 8 February, 2008 in Technology
I started hearing about OpenID about two years ago. What is it: It is a way to use just a single user name and password for those sites (which are growing in number) that support it. It also could mean that your credit card information, billing addresses, preferences, etc. would be tied to this one [...]
The Web 2.0 Conference Wants You!
Posted by Cal on 7 February, 2008 in Conferences, Users Groups
I’m really excited about a one-day event that SOLINET and OCLC Eastern (formerly CAPCON) are co-hosting in March. It’s a summit on Web 2.0 technologies and there are some great speakers lined up! Jenny Levine (I love her Shifted Librarian blog) from ALA is going to kick the day off by giving an [...]
It’s VALA time in Melbourne
Posted by Christine on 6 February, 2008 in Conferences
The 14th biennial VALA conference in Melbourne has a real buzz around it this year. VALA Libraries/Technology and the Future/Inc. celebrates its 30th birthday this year - providing an opportunity to celebrate the past and look forward to the future. Attendance is up 20% over the last conference, and of course the major topic is [...]
Black History fact for the week!
Posted by Alicia on 5 February, 2008 in Black History
John Langston was a black leader, educator, and diplomat, who is believed to have been the first black ever elected to public office in the United States.
The son of a Virginia planter and a slave mother, Langston was emancipated at the age of five, attended school in Ohio, and graduated from Oberlin College in [...]
What are Your Learning Needs?
Posted by Max on 4 February, 2008 in Educational Services, Upcoming Classes
Maybe one of these upcoming classes will fit the bill. Click on the title of the class for registration and pricing information.
Introduction to DDC and WebDewey (Self-Paced)
3/3/2008 - (all month access)
Risk Management: Knowing Your Responsibilities (Self-Paced)
3/3/2008 (all month access)
Advocacy: Community (Live Online)
3/3/2008, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Advocacy: Public Officials (Live Online)
3/4/2008, 10:00 am - [...]