December 2008
Upcoming Classes from SOLINET
Posted by Jennifer on 29 December, 2008 in Educational Services, Upcoming Classes
The following classes are available soon from SOLINET!
The Library As Place (Live Online)
01/29/2009, 10:00am- 12:00pm EST
Merger Online Session (Live Online)
01/27/2009, 3:00pm-4:00pm EST
Open Source: Evergreen Cataloging Module (Live Online)
01/29/2009 - 01/30/2009, 2:00pm-4:00pm EST two consecutive days
For more information or to register for classes please see our class schedule online at http://www.solinet.net.
SOLINET also has a selection of [...]
Upcoming classes from SOLINET
Posted by Jessica on 22 December, 2008 in Educational Services
The following classes are coming soon.
For information or to register please click on class title, or search http://www.solinet.net by course name.
CARING FOR SCRAPBOOKS (Live Online)
01/20/2009 (2:00 - 4:00)EST
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT FOR LIBRARIANS (Live Online)
01/21/2009 - 01/22/2009 (10:00 - 12:00)EST
DIGITAL COLLECTIONS: WHERE TO BEGIN? (Live Online)
01/21/2009 (2:00 - 4:00)EST
PRESERVATION OF PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIALS (Live Online)
01/21/2009 - 01/22/2009 (2:00 [...]
Update on Gulf Coast Libraries Project in Library Journal
Posted by Laura on 17 December, 2008 in Uncategorized
With Last Three Modular Libraries in Place, Gulf Coast Libraries Project (and New Orleans Public Library) Up to Speed
By Norman Oder - Library Journal, 12/13/2008
link: http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6622193.html?desc=topstory
US News and World Report: Best Careers 2009=Librarian
Posted by Russell on 16 December, 2008 in Librarians, Library News
US News and Reports says Librarians is one of the best careers in 2009. Librarians are “high-tech information sleuths, helping patrons plumb the oceans of information available in books and digital records, often starting with a clever Google search but frequently going well beyond”.
Of course, we already knew this!
For those who are not working in [...]
MSNBC reports Library use is booming with the economic downturn
Posted by Jennifer on 12 December, 2008 in Library News
MSNBC reports that more American’s are turning to the library for free resources, books, dvd rentals and more. Click to watch video
SOLINET Help Desk offers members support, pricing, and general information
Posted by Jennifer on 5 December, 2008 in Communications, Member Services
Did you know one resource that SOLINET members, potential members and class attendees can utilize is it’s Member Services Help Desk? SOLINET implemented the Help Desk some years ago but continuously expands services and adds or diversifies support techniques to support the needs and services of libraries and their staff. Need pricing for a database you’re interested in? [...]
Public Library Staff Days
Posted by Cal on 2 December, 2008 in Public Libraries
Having sat through my share of boring staff days in the past I am happy to say that that SOLINET can help you plan a fun and effective staff day! We’ve posted a “How-To Tips on Planning a Staff Day” document on the website. This free 15-page document contains suggestions for programs and activities, great ideas from other [...]