February 2009
Upcoming SOLINET Classes
Posted by Jennifer on 9 February, 2009 in Educational Services, Upcoming Classes
The following classes will be held online and around the region.
Metadata for Digitization and Preservation (Live Online)
03/10/2009, 10:00am-12:00pm EST
OCLC WorldCat Resource Sharing Beyond the Basics (Live Online)
03/10/2009 - 03/11/2009, 10:00am-12:00pm EST, two consecutive days
WebJunction: An Introduction (FREE Class- Live Online)
03/10/2009, 2:00pm-3:00pm EST
Fundamentals of Book Repair
03/11/2009 - 03/12/2009, 9:00am-4:00pm, two consecutive days
Hosted at Auburn University At [...]
Digital Archivists, Now in Demand
Posted by Jennifer on 9 February, 2009 in Digital Libraries, Librarians
By CONRAD DE AENLLE
Published in the NY Times: February 7, 2009
WHEN the world entered the digital age, a great majority of human historical records did not immediately make the trip.
As preservation officer at U.C.L.A., Jacob Nadal safeguards materials (digital and analog) in its collection.
Literature, film, scientific journals, newspapers, court records, corporate documents and other material, [...]
The Ben Carson Story
Posted by Alicia on 9 February, 2009 in Black History
Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., M.D., had a childhood dream of becoming a physician. Growing up in a single parent home with dire poverty, poor grades, a horrible temper, and low self-esteem appeared to preclude the realization of that dream until his mother, with only a third-grade education, challenged her sons to strive for excellence. Young [...]
“Smart Investing @ your library” Program Renewed; 12 Grants Offered
Posted by Jennifer on 3 February, 2009 in Grants, Library News
From Norman Oder — Library Journal, 2/2/2009
$882,000 in grants to 12 libraries
A time of financial turmoil
Wide array of programs and services
Last year, the the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Investor Education Foundation, in partnership with the American Library Association (ALA), awarded 13 grants, totaling more than $853,000, to public libraries and library networks.
The program, Smart Investing [...]
Featured class of the week: Turning Outreach into Dollars
Posted by Kara on 2 February, 2009 in Educational Services, Preservation, Upcoming Classes
Are you looking for ways to preserve and care for your collections in these tough economic times? Outreach is a great way to reach out to staff, donors, your users, and potential funders to improve collections care, gain additional resources, and fund special projects.
This brand new class will examine the value of virtual and on-site [...]
Adjust Your Color: The Truth of Petey Greene
Posted by Alicia on 2 February, 2009 in Black History
If you’re up late and wondering what’s on television, tune in to Adjust Your Color: The Truth of Petey Greene. Independent Lens will feature Petey Greene, America’s original shock-jock who battled the system during a time of civil unrest in the nation’s capital. Check It Out on GPB, PBS February 4th.
Upcoming Classes from SOLINET
Posted by Jessica on 2 February, 2009 in Uncategorized
Please excuse cross-posting.
The following SOLINET classes are scheduled soon! Please don’t forget that we have a discount for enrolled students. Just fax us a copy of your student id when you register and save!
Basic Subject Cataloging Using Library of Congress Subject Headings
03/02/2009 - 03/03/2009
Hosted at University of Mississippi 9:00am-4:00pm CST.
OCLC Connexion Client Copy Cataloging Skills [...]