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Join the Reference Revolution!
Posted by Laura on 19 February, 2009 in Conferences, Reference
Reference services are evolving rapidly in response to changing customer demands and newly available technologies. To address this evolution PALINET is holding the REFolution conference to prepare today’s reference librarians for the challenges that lie ahead.
For more information, visit the PALINET REFolution Conference website.
Visit us at Booth #4851 at ALA Chicago 2009!
Posted by Laura on 10 February, 2009 in Conferences, Librarians
We hope to see you there!
Darby Free Library May Have to Shut Doors
Posted by Laura on 27 January, 2009 in Communications
The Darby Free Library, which was founded in 1743 and is believed to be the oldest continuously operating public library in America, will be forced to close its doors at year’s end if somebody doesn’t write a big check or a lot of little ones.
It would be a shame if this old library closed. It [...]
Great News! Five New Orleans city libraries to be rebuilt starting in April
Posted by Laura on 23 January, 2009 in Uncategorized
Bigad Shaban / Eyewitness News
WWLTV - Wednesday, January 21, 2009
http://www.wwltv.com/topstories/stories/wwl012109tplibrary.1925d066.html#
Five city libraries shuttered since Katrina will be replaced by brand new buildings with construction beginning in April, a city official told the city council Wednesday.
Randy Richardson, the Recovery Program Manager, said construction would begin on a new Algiers Regional [...]
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
Speak at one of the Florida Member Forums
Posted by Laura on 11 November, 2008 in Uncategorized
We have 2 Member Forums (formerly Users Groups) scheduled for Florida - 12/4 in Gainesville and 12/11 in Davie, FL. We’re looking for speakers to present on lessons learned from successful (or not so successful!) projects, state initiatives, product overviews and service integrations. If you’re interested in speaking or know someone who is, please send [...]
Wednesday’s Word
Posted by Laura on 8 October, 2008 in Librarians, wednesday's word
Today’s word is one I’m sure many of us are aware of: Facebook
SOLINET recently became a member of Facebook so if you’re a member, search for us and become a fan. As a very popular free social networking website, it’s a great place to keep in touch with organizations, friends and colleagues.
Are you a member [...]
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!
Library branch lost during Hurricane Ike
Posted by Laura on 16 September, 2008 in Uncategorized
A temporary library facility in southwestern Louisiana’s Cameron Parish was completely destroyed by Hurricane Ike over the weekend. The Cameron branch was a Project first — one of two temporary library facilities to celebrate the return of library services in February 2007. The status of the other branch, located in Grand [...]
Hurricane Ike Status Report
Posted by Laura on 12 September, 2008 in Uncategorized
Hurricane Ike Status Report - Libraries Take Cover
09/12/08, 11:00 AM
Louisiana Library Systems
Calcasieu Parish – Closed yesterday
Cameron Parish – Closed Wednesday
Jefferson Parish - Open
Jefferson Davis Parish – Closed yesterday
Orleans Parish – Opened Wednesday following Hurricane Gustav, closed today due to Hurricane Ike
Plaquemines Parish - Open except for Port Sulphur [...]