Library News
VuFind 1.0 Release
Posted by Alicia on 20 July, 2010 in Cataloging, Library News, Technology
VuFind 1.0 has been released. In addition to improved stability, the new release includes several features missing from the previous release candidate: flexible support for non-MARC metadata formats, a mobile interface, Dewey Decimal support, integration with Serials Solutions’ Summon, and more! For all the details and to obtain the software, please visit http://vufind.org/.
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 [...]
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 [...]
Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC) Program
Posted by Alicia on 21 January, 2010 in ALA, Librarians, Library News, Technology
On January 25, 2010, ALA-APA will accept applications from potential candidates interested in achieving the Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC). The LSSC Program is the first national, voluntary certification program for library support staff. This new certification program will help library support staff achieve recognition for current and new skills and abilities, and increase access [...]
Board Development, Anyone?
Posted by LynHopper on 2 December, 2009 in Librarians, Public Libraries
Jennifer has graciously assigned me a password to be a guest blogger, and I am wondering if there is interest in library board development among the “Check It Out!” readers. I have just started a consulting company, and a new blog in conjunction with that. You can see my board-related post here.
Consider these [...]
LYRASIS Partners With Indiana State Library
Posted by Jennifer on 22 September, 2009 in Educational Services, Library News
LYRASIS announces a new partnership with the Indiana State Library to provide LYRASIS live online classes to library and information professionals across the state. The Indiana State Library purchased course units from LYRASIS to be offered to the state’s libraries at no cost.
“We welcome Indiana librarians and library workers to live online classes, an economical [...]
Information Institute Launches Web Portal to Facilitate Public Library Hurricane Preparedness and Response
Posted by Alicia on 9 June, 2009 in Library News, Preservation, Public Libraries, disaster
The Information Use Management & Policy Institute (Information Institute) directed by Charles R. McClure, Francis Eppes Professor at the College of Information, Florida State University (FSU) has officially launched its web portal: Hurricane Preparedness and Response for Florida Public Libraries. The portal provides a wealth of information and resources for public librarians and others to [...]
“Smart Investing @ your library” Program Renewed; 12 Grants Offered
Posted by Jennifer on 3 February, 2009 in Grants, Library News
From Norman Oder — Library Journal, 2/2/2009
$882,000 in grants to 12 libraries
A time of financial turmoil
Wide array of programs and services
Last year, the the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Investor Education Foundation, in partnership with the American Library Association (ALA), awarded 13 grants, totaling more than $853,000, to public libraries and library networks.
The program, Smart Investing [...]
The Advocating in a Tough Economy Toolkit
Posted by Jennifer on 13 January, 2009 in ALA, Library News
From the Tennessee Library Association and other Tennessee librarians listserv– A new web-based resource has just been released that will help library advocates make the case for libraries during times of economic downturn. The “Advocating in a Tough Economy” toolkit is available at www.ala.org/tougheconomytoolkit.
“With city, county, state and federal budgets under increasing pressure, [...]
US News and World Report: Best Careers 2009=Librarian
Posted by Russell on 16 December, 2008 in Librarians, Library News
US News and Reports says Librarians is one of the best careers in 2009. Librarians are “high-tech information sleuths, helping patrons plumb the oceans of information available in books and digital records, often starting with a clever Google search but frequently going well beyond”.
Of course, we already knew this!
For those who are not working in [...]