The Library Support Staff Certification Program (LSSC), in partnership with the The Colorado Library Consortium (CLiC) is pleased to announce that it has awarded seven Registration Assistance Awards (scholarships). These awards covered the entire enrollment fee to the LSSC Program for the recipients in Colorado.
The recipients are:
Vickie Freemyer – Haxtun Public Library (Haxtun)
Julia Hall-Payne – Poudre River Public Library District (Fort Collins)
April Hurt – Grand Valley High School (Parachute)
Wendy Conley – McKinley Elementary (Canon City)
Beth Harper – Spanish Peaks Library District (Walsenburg)
Karen Melgares – Adams State College Nielsen Library (Alamosa)
Lynn Martin – Woodruff Memorial Library (La Junta) Continue reading ‘Library Support Staff Certification Program & CLiC Awards Registration Assistance to seven applicants’
Please plan to attend “Spotlight on Your Career: Capitalize on Change” on Saturday, February 25, 2012, from 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM, at the University of Denver’s new education building, Ruffatto Hall. This joint program, offered by the Colorado Association of Law Libraries (CoALL) and the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Special Libraries Association (RMSLA), will benefit librarians of every type, no matter where you are in your career path.
Speaker Mary Ellen Bates will discuss the future of library services and how we can capitalize on changes in our profession to make ourselves and our libraries more integral and valued parts of our organizations. She will also lead an interactive panel discussion (which will include Jamie LaRue) regarding what does (and doesn’t) work in making effective and longstanding change.
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A New Round of Library Support Staff Certification Registration Assistance Awards Offered by LSSIRT and Six States, Trish Palluck, Chair of the Library Support Staff Interests Round Table (LSSIRT) announced today that LSSIRT is offering another round of financial assistance to library support staff applying for certification in the American Library Association’s Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC) Program. The LSSC Program offers library support staff the opportunity to achieve recognition for their existing skills and knowledge, to gain new skills and knowledge, and to enhance their library’s service to the public. Six states are also participating: The Colorado Library Consortium, Idaho Commission for Libraries, State Library of Louisiana, Mississippi Library Commission, Oregon State Library, Washington State Library, and the Wyoming State Library. (see details) or read further. Continue reading ‘LSSIRT & CLiC partner of offer full scholarships’
The Carnegie, Computers, and Community Commitment – Jane Besel
While the remodeling and renovations are not 100% done, the staff is completely ready to welcome you back to the Carnegie Public Library. The graceful old grand dame has reopened! Come and enjoy our spacious and gracious new appearance. Remember, you will need to bring your library card! (Leave your cell phone, food, and beverages at home or in the car, please.) We offer free Wi-fi, so bring your own laptop; public computers are not available at this time. The History Room is open but all of its resources have not yet been returned. However, your public library is opening an annex: The Carnegie Public Library’s Public Computing Center will be opening later this month. Because our historic old building does not have adequate space for the size and scope of the computing center, the new CPLPCC will open in the Scenic West Properties building at 132 East Main Street. The Carnegie received grant money ($30,000!) from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to purchase the necessary hardware and software, as well as the funds to provide basic computer training classes at no cost to library patrons. Also, a computer that meets all of the requirements of the American with Disabilities Act will be installed at the computing center. Unfortunately, grants do not provide funds for staffing. Volunteers are essential to operate the PCC. If you have technology skills and can commit to donating several hours per week, please call Cherie Kollander at the Library (719 846 6841) or contact Library Director Jane Besel at trinidadpubliclibrary@msn.com. Please use the subject line “Computer Center Volunteer.”
In cooperation with the Library Support Staff Certification Program, the Colorado Library Consortium (CLiC) is pleased to announce that they were able to offer nine full scholarships to participants in the Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC) program. CLiC funded half of the $350 program registration fee and has obtained matching funding from the national LSSC program for the remaining amount.
The LSSC Program offers library employees the opportunity to achieve recognition for their experience, enhance library service, and increase skills and knowledge in areas like the foundations of librarianship, technology, and communication. The LSSC Program is sponsored by the American Library Association-Allied Professional Association.
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The community of Naturita has one more thing to rejoice over besides their brand new straw bale library – a prestigious award – The Best Small Library in America Award from Library Journal. Not only that, the Montrose Regional Library District will receive a wee bit of cash ($15,000) to attend the next Public Library Association (PLA) 2012 Conference. Congratulations to the community of Naturita who taxed themselves to create this unique and gorgeous facility. “High five” to library director, Paul Paladino, and to the entire staff and board at the library district. You guys rock! The full story Library Journal story here.
The 2011 TIE (Technology in Education) conference committee is looking for presenters who have a passion for technology and its application in the classroom/library. Why not submit an proposal to present and be apart of a 24 year history of TIE Conferences in Colorado?Application deadlines have been extended until January 7th. Click here for more information on presenting or attending the TIE Conference.
The e-reader survey closed with 112 people responding in these categories – 60% public libraries, 24% school libraries, and 16% academic libraries.
88% of people responding said that they would be interested in purchasing an e-reader device within the next year or two.
The bar chart explains which e-reader devices people are thinking about purchasing. Nook=Purple, Sony Reader =Salmon, iPad =Gold, Kindle = Blue .
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I just finished reading Jamie LaRue’s article in the November 2010 issue of Library Journal. Jamie discusses the reasoning behind why librarians need to be invisible as well as visible. Our funding and the future of libraries depends upon it. By the way, Jamie has his own blog – MYLIBLOG that is certainly worth checking out.
Not only was there jivin’ and groovin’ happening at this past Rural & Small Library Conference, there were tons of great workshops too. If you missed the fun, you can access some of the handouts and presentations not only from this year’s conference but years past as well.
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