October 2008
Hurricane Preparedness: The Importance of Planning
Posted by Alicia on 8 October, 2008 in Preservation, disaster
It’s simple right? Like the kids cartoon/story about the grasshopper and the ant. The grasshopper goes through life partying without a care. The ant plods and plans. When bad times come (like a hurricane), the grasshopper hurts and the ant survives. The moral: planning for hurricanes is not glamorous. But, as every library manager who [...]
Congratulations to the winners of the 2008 National Medal for Museum and Library Service
Posted by Jessica on 7 October, 2008 in Grants, Librarians, Library News, Preservation
Congratulations to the winners of the 2008 National Medal for Museum and Library Service for their outstanding contribution to America’s communities!! This IMLS grant award includes a prize of $10,000 to each recipient. This is the second year that IMLS has presented the National Medals to 10 institutions. View the winners here: http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/100708.shtm
Fire Prevention Week
Posted by Jessica on 7 October, 2008 in Uncategorized
October 5-11 is Fire Prevention Week. Visit the National Fire Protection Association at: http://www.fireprotectionweek.org to learn more about home fire safety. SOLINET is now offering a class titled “Fire Safety for Cultural Institutions”, a self-paced class that offers great information on fire safety at your institution. More information about the class here.
Georgia Public Library License Plates
Posted by Laura on 7 October, 2008 in Librarians, Library News, Preservation
Georgia librarians and library supporters - there is the potential for a new license plate supporting public libraries in Georgia sponsored by the Georgia Center for the book! 1,000 people have to sign up for the plate before December 31st before the plate will be produced. Go sign up today!
It’s American Archives Month!
Posted by Jessica on 7 October, 2008 in Preservation
Hey Everybody, Archives Month is here. “Fall into Archives and Discover a Wonderland of Georgia History” is the title this year for the Society of Georgia Archivists, and is a great time to celebrate the value of Georgia’s historical records, and to call attention to your institution and collections! Check out the SoGA page at: [...]
Upcoming classes from SOLINET
Posted by Jennifer on 6 October, 2008 in Educational Services, Upcoming Classes
Self-paced courses. Take the following courses on your own chosen time at your own pace!
Interpreting the MARC record (Self-paced)
Begins 11/03/2008
General cataloging principles and practices (Self-paced)
Begins 11/03/2008
Dreamweaver (Self-paced)
Begins 11/03/2008
Fire safety for cultural institutions (Self-paced)
Begins 11/03/2008
Risk management: knowing your responsibilities (Self-paced)
Begins 11/03/2008
Using the OCLC WorldCat Resource Sharing Direct Request service (Self-paced)
Begins 11/03/2008
Designing with styles! (CSS) (Self-paced)
Begins 11/03/2008
Distance [...]