March 2009
Upcoming Lyrasis (SOLINET and PALINET) Classes!
Posted by Jennifer on 24 March, 2009 in Educational Services, Upcoming Classes
The following classes will be brought to you in April, online and around the region, from Lyrasis staff (SOLINET and PALINET). For more information or to register, please visit www.solinet.net or www.palinet.org until April 1 – after April 1, we will be at www.lyrasis.org. Keyword: Classes and Events. We are offering Educational Stimulus Discounts this [...]
Public Library Hurricane Project at FSU Establishes Visual Gallery
Posted by Alicia on 23 March, 2009 in Preservation
PUBLIC LIBRARY HURRICANE PHOTOS AND VIDEOS WANTED!
The Information Institute, as part of a project on the Role of Public Libraries in Hurricane Preparation and Response, is establishing a “Visual Gallery” on the project website to display digital photos and videos of public librarians’ and libraries’ involvement with hurricanes.
Please send us any photos or videos you [...]
Position Announcement: Preservation Services Librarian, SOLINET
Posted by Alicia on 23 March, 2009 in Preservation
The Southeastern Library Network, Inc. (SOLINET), soon to be Lyrasis on April 1, 2009, is currently seeking a creative preservation professional for a Preservation Services Librarian position. Under the direction of the Preservation Services Manager, the Preservation Services Librarian will be responsible for providing outreach, education, and information on the preservation of analog and digital [...]
Upcoming classes from LYRASIS!
Posted by Jennifer on 16 March, 2009 in Educational Services, Upcoming Classes
The following classes will be brought to you around the region from LYRASIS staff (SOLINET and PALINET). To register, click on class name or visit our websites (http://www.solinet.net, http://www.palinet.org)
Introduction to Digital Collection Management Systems (Live Online)
04/14/2009, 2:00pm-4:00pm EST
Class information: http://www.solinet.net/Classes%20and%20Events/Catalog/I/Introduction%20to%20Digital%20Collection%20Management%20Systems.aspx
The Resource Sharing Detective (Live Online)
04/14/2009 - 04/15/2009, 2:00pm-4:00pm EST two consecutive days.
Class information: http://www.solinet.net/Classes%20and%20Events/Catalog/T/The%20Resource%20Sharing%20Detective%20Citation%20Tracing%20Live%20Online.aspx
20 Questions: Art [...]
Upcoming SOLINET classes!
Posted by Jennifer on 11 March, 2009 in Uncategorized
The following courses will be held online or around the region soon! For more details or to register please click on the class name or visit our website at http://www.solinet.net.
Cataloging and Metadata:
Cataloging: Core and Minimal-Level Records
Thursday, April 9 (live online)
Digital Services:
Mass Digitization Collaborative New Member Orientation
Wednesday, April 8 (live online)
Internet:
YA Lit 2.0
Friday, April 10 (live [...]
National Award for Outstanding Achievement in Librarianship Nominations
Posted by Jennifer on 11 March, 2009 in Uncategorized
SOLINET is pleased to present the National Award for Outstanding Achievement in Librarianship to honor individuals for significant and exceptional contributions to libraries through cooperation, leadership and services. Presented at the SOLINET Annual Membership Meeting (SAMM) May 14-15, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia, the award includes a $2,500 cash award, free Lyrasis membership for one year [...]
Congratulations to LSU-Alexandria
Posted by Kara on 5 March, 2009 in Awards, Grants, Preservation, disaster
Not only were they awarded a 2008 NEH Preservation Assistance Grant for disaster training, but their narrative was posted as one of the sample narratives on the NEH website. LSU-Alexandria will receive two days of disaster preparedness and response training from SOLINET staff and will use that knowledge to write a disaster plan that will [...]
New glossary for those who work with audio
Posted by Kara on 4 March, 2009 in Preservation, Reference
Chace Audio has created an audio post production knowlege base designed to provide definitions of both common and uncommon audio terminology used in audio post-production and reformatting. So, if you always thought sweetening had to do with adding lots of sugar or sugar substitute or you just want to learn a little about audio reformatting, [...]
Literacy & Gaming Grant Opportunities!
Posted by Ada on 2 March, 2009 in Grants
CHICAGO – The American Library Association (ALA) Office for Literacy and Outreach Services is seeking applications from public, school and academic libraries interested in developing and implementing innovative literacy gaming services for youth ages 10-18.
This program is part of ALA’s Libraries, Literacy and Gaming initiative funded by Verizon.
Ten [...]
Upcoming SOLINET Classes!
Posted by Jennifer on 2 March, 2009 in Educational Services, Upcoming Classes
The following classes will be held online and around the region. Several of these classes are being discounted for you as a part of SOLINET’s Educational Stimulus Package! Please look for the savings and enter discount code when registering for these classes. Click on the class title for more information or to register.
General Interest Classes:
The Gamut [...]