March 2010
Auto-Graphics Presents, iLib2Go
Posted by Alicia on 30 March, 2010 in Librarians, Library News, Public Libraries, Technology
What does mobile technology, web 2.0 and libraries have in common? iLib2go, a new iPhone application will allow patrons to view their accounts, search, renew and reserve items, as well map available library locations, and more. Its innovator, Auto-Graphics, Inc. presented the iLib2Go at the Public Library Association National Conference from March 24-26, 2010. It will [...]
Upcoming LYRASIS classes!
Posted by Jennifer on 30 March, 2010 in Educational Services, Upcoming Classes
The following classes will be brought to you soon by LYRASIS, online and around the region. For more information or to register, please visit www.lyrasis.org. Keyword: Classes and Events. LYRASIS Preservation classes are funded in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Preservation and Access. Please keep an eye out for [...]
Upcoming LYRASIS classes!
Posted by Jennifer on 22 March, 2010 in Educational Services, Upcoming Classes
The following classes will be brought to you soon by LYRASIS, online and around the region. For more information or to register, please visit www.lyrasis.org. Keyword: Classes and Events. LYRASIS Preservation classes are funded in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Preservation and Access. Please keep an eye out for [...]
Disaster Plan by MayDay 2010 Step 6
Posted by Alix on 22 March, 2010 in Librarians, Preservation, Uncategorized, disaster
LYRASIS Preservation Services will be publishing easy steps that you can take to complete your Disaster Plan. A new step will be presented every 2 weeks. If you follow each step you will have a Disaster Plan by MayDay 2010.
Step 6: Select a Disaster Recovery Team and Bring Together Resource Lists
You and your committee [...]
Upcoming LYRASIS classes!
Posted by Jennifer on 16 March, 2010 in Educational Services, Upcoming Classes
The following classes will be brought to you soon by LYRASIS, online and around the region. For more information or to register, please visit www.lyrasis.org. Keyword: Classes and Events. LYRASIS Preservation classes are funded in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Preservation and Access. Please keep an eye out for [...]
Library Vending Systems
Posted by Alicia on 16 March, 2010 in Librarians, Library News, Technology
Robot Extends Library Services. Evanced Solutions will unveil a prototype of its new BranchAnywhere library vending system at the Public Library Association Conference, March 23-27, 2010 in Portland, Oregon. The new library vending system will be powered by an industrial multi-axis robot typically used in manufacturing plants. The robot will deliver library materials to patrons [...]
LYRASIS Receives $450,000 from NEH to Provide Regional Preservation Field Services
Posted by Jennifer on 12 March, 2010 in Grants, Preservation
Atlanta, GA - March 11, 2010 - LYRASIS receives $450,000 from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to support a two-year project to provide preservation field services to libraries, archives, and historical organizations in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the US.
With the support of the NEH and other organizations since 1984, LYRASIS Preservation [...]
Advocacy: What is it?
Posted by Jenny on 8 March, 2010 in Educational Services
…And more importantly, how do I do it?
First, librarians must be aware of the needs of our libraries and communities. Our specialized knowledge of our libraries and the good work that we do will translate into convincing “talking points” to share with decision makers. Finding this awareness is often a matter of perspective. Look [...]
Upcoming LYRASIS classes!
Posted by Jennifer on 8 March, 2010 in Educational Services, Upcoming Classes
The following classes will be brought to you soon by LYRASIS, online and around the region. For more information or to register, please visit www.lyrasis.org. Keyword: Classes and Events. LYRASIS Preservation classes are funded in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Preservation and Access. Please keep an eye out for [...]
Disaster Plan by MayDay 2010 Step 5
Posted by Alix on 8 March, 2010 in Librarians, Preservation, disaster
LYRASIS Preservation Services will be publishing easy steps that you can take to complete your Disaster Plan. A new step will be presented every 2 weeks. If you follow each step you will have a Disaster Plan by MayDay 2010.
Step 5 Collect Recovery Procedures
If you have been following along; you have assessed the potential [...]