Communications
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 [...]
SOLINET Help Desk offers members support, pricing, and general information
Posted by Jennifer on 5 December, 2008 in Communications, Member Services
Did you know one resource that SOLINET members, potential members and class attendees can utilize is it’s Member Services Help Desk? SOLINET implemented the Help Desk some years ago but continuously expands services and adds or diversifies support techniques to support the needs and services of libraries and their staff. Need pricing for a database you’re interested in? [...]
Weather brought to you by twitter
Posted by Jennifer on 1 September, 2008 in Blogging, Communications, Social Software
The Science News blog has created a twitter account that gives weather alerts. If you are curious or want to follow the weather at your library you can do so now on twitter. To follow weather or to join twitter click here
SOLINET also has a twitter account. Though we are still working a few kinks [...]
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!
Our new website is launched!
Posted by Jennifer on 19 May, 2008 in Communications
As of this morning, we have a new and improved website! We hope that you will love the new look and up to date news and information we have placed there for you.
On the Road for SOLINET
Posted by Rob on 18 December, 2007 in Communications
Traveling around the region as I do, I find that there’s a real pleasure in getting to see the South in a way that is more than just interstates and football games. Meeting members at conferences and user groups, but especially visiting members at their own libraries, conveys a sense of physical and personal [...]
Holiday Closure
Posted by Max on 18 December, 2007 in Communications
The SOLINET office will be closed December 24, 2007, until January 2, 2008, for the winter holidays. We at SOLINET hope you have a peaceful holiday. How will you be celebrating the holidays?
SOLINET Speakers Bureau
Posted by Laura on 21 August, 2007 in Communications
We’re always looking for talent! Are you an expert in a subject area and interested in becoming part of the SOLINET Speakers Bureau? If so, please send your information to Laura Crook.
SAMM 2007 Photos
Posted by Laura on 21 May, 2007 in Communications, SAMM
Are you interested in seeing photos from SAMM 2007? We created a Flickr page and filled it with pictures from the conference. Take a look here!
Do you have pictures you’d like to contribute? Please send them via email to SAMM07Photos@gmail.com. Make sure to include identifying information for the photographs.