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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 [...]

Libraries in a Web 2.0 World Conferences

Posted by Laura on 31 July, 2008 in Communications, Conferences

SOLINET is proudly presenting “Libraries in a Web 2.0 World” in 2 locations in September: Metairie, Louisiana and Morrow, Georgia. Visit the SOLINET website for more information!

The Deadline Approaches! (Pssst - it’s Thursday)

Posted by Laura on 28 January, 2008 in Cataloging, Conferences, Digital Libraries, Electronic Databases, Librarians, SAMM

SOLINET, Southeastern Library Network, and the SOLINET Annual Meeting Planning Committee invite proposals for a panel or an individual presentation for the 2008 Annual Meeting to be held May 8-9 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The theme for the 2008 meeting is “The Transformed Library.” We seek examples of practical approaches to innovation in libraries. Have you employed [...]

Be a part of the SOLINET Annual Meeting 2008!

Posted by Laura on 3 January, 2008 in Cataloging, Conferences, Digital Libraries, Electronic Databases, Librarians, SAMM

SOLINET, Southeastern Library Network, and the SOLINET Annual Meeting Planning Committee invite proposals for a panel or an individual presentation for the 2008 Annual Meeting to be held May 8-9 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The theme for the 2008 meeting is “The Transformed Library.” We seek examples of practical approaches to innovation in libraries. Have you employed [...]

Work Off Those Thanksgiving Calories with a Class

Posted by Laura on 29 October, 2007 in Educational Services, Upcoming Classes

Promoting Library Services Using Blogs and RSS
11/27/2007, Tuckahoe Area Library - Max Anderson
Introduction to Preservation (Live Online)
11/27/2007 - 12/11/2007, Distance Education - Kara McClurken
Advanced Collection Client (Live Online)
11/27/2007 - 11/28/2007, Distance Education - Marlee Dorn Givens
General Cataloging Principles & Practices
11/29/2007, SOLINET - Marlee Dorn Givens
Care and Handling of Library Materials (Live Online)
11/29/2007, Distance Education - [...]

Have a broken ipod? Know someone who does?

Posted by Laura on 24 October, 2007 in Electronics

I’m sure you see patrons with brand new ipods in your libraries all the time, right? But what did they do with their old ipod? Point your patrons to buymybrokenipod.com. There they can enter the model and condition and receive offers and payment via Paypal. They even say this all happens within 24 hours of [...]

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