| NSLS Faces Challenges Ahead with New Outlook by Sarah Long, NSLS |
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| Library Law: Wage Garnishment Guidelines for Libraries, Part 1 by Gerard E. Dempsey and Janet N. Petsche, Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins, Ltd. |
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| ILDS Update: Delivery Route Changes by Don Johnson, North Suburban Library System |
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| The 10 Things @ SPL: Inside Skokie Public Library's Staff Learning Program by Richard Kong, Skokie Public Library |
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| Library Law: Is the Site for Your Library Really Clean? by E. Kenneth Friker, Dennis G. Walsh and James W. Fessler of Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. |
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| Web 2.0 Training in Libraries by Kristine Kenney, Schaumburg Township District Library |
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| ILSDO Fund for Illinois Libraries by ILSDO |
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| Library Law: Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol Testing by E. Kenneth Friker and James W. Fessler, Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. |
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| Make Yourself at Home in the New NSLS 3rd Space by Judy Hoffman, NSLS |
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| Using RSS by Ian Baaske, NSLS |
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| Computers in Libraries Conference 2008 by Christina Stoll, Metropolitan Library System |
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| April 2008 ILDS Update by Don Johnson, NSLS |
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| Tips To Consider in Your Quest To Go Green by Alan Minarik, NSLS |
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| Warren Newport Public Library Goes Green by Jan Marsh, Warren Newport Public Library District |
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| Library Law: Overtime Pay for Volunteer Work Hours? by Gerard E. Dempsey and Janet N. Petsche, Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins, Ltd. |
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| NSLS Helicopter on Secret Mission Crashes by Don Johnson, NSLS |
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| Good Health is Good Business at Libraries by Judy Hoffman, NSLS |
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| NSLS and Other Member Libraries Provide Employee Assistance for Staff by Judy Scarnato, NSLS |
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| Library Law: Constitutional and Unconstitutional Patron Appearance and Behavior Policies: A Review by James W. Fessler and E. Kenneth Friker, Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. |
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| ILDS Update by Don Johnson, NSLS |
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| Delivery Update After February Snow Days by Don Johnson, NSLS |
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| Library Legislation RSS Feeds by Jill Lynch, NSLS |
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| Believe You Can Make a Difference by MaryBeth McWilliams, MacArthur Middle School |
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| Library Law: Effective Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures by Gerard E. Dempsey and Janet N. Petsche, Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins, Ltd. |
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| NSLS Buzz by Judy Hoffman, NSLS |
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| Learning 2.0 @ your Library? Participate or Perish by C. Brian Smith, Arlington Heights Memorial Library |
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| Library Law: Public Acts Effective January 1, 2008 by Gerard E. Dempsey and Janet N. Petsche, Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins, Ltd. |
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| Learning Suited To You by Debbie Baaske |
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| WebJunction Illinois and LibraryU: Professional Development Tools for Illinois Library Staff by Lisa Barnhart |
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| ILDS Update: Changeover Schedule and Information Packets by Don Johnson, NSLS |
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| Are Patrons Ignoring Electronic Resources? by Donna Fletcher |
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| ILDS Update by Don Johnson, NSLS |
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| The “New” Face of Reference: Finding Markets and Anticipating Needs by Anna Yackle, NSLS |
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| Library Law: Disciplining FLSA-Exempt Employees for Attendance Issues by E. Kenneth Friker and James W. Fessler |
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| Keeping it Real: Research Services at a Forward-looking Company by Deb Armer, Sg2 |
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| Reference in the School Library: Tapping in to the Power of Relationships, Presence, and Innovation for 24/7 Service by Erin Wyatt, Highland Middle School |
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| New ILDS System Coming by Don Johnson, NSLS |
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| Creating High Impact Staff Days by Dan Wiseman, Wiseman Consulting and Training, Inc. |
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| Two Out of the Ordinary Conference Experiences: Pegasus and IEG by Donna Tieberg, NSLS |
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| Moving Away from the Traditional Library Conference by Kay Schlumpf, NSLS |
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| Is Attending a National Conference My Only Option? by Debbie Baaske, NSLS |
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| Library Law: Libraries and Pregnancy Leave by Gerard E. Dempsey and Janet N. Petsche |
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| Library Law: Negative Comments About Employee's Accent May Be Discrimination by E. Kenneth Friker and James W. Fessler |
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| On- and off-line: The Ying and the Yang of Professional Networking by Debbie Baaske, NSLS |
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| Sharing Through Radio by Liz Glazer, Lake Villa Public Library District |
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| Reaching Out to ESL Patrons by Alexander Todd, Prospect Heights Public Library District |
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| Library Law: Changes in the Law of Interest to Libraries by Gerard E. Dempsey and Janet N. Petsche, Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins, Ltd. |
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| Looking to the Future: NSLS Libraries Are Working Hard To Go Green by Christina Johnson, NSLS |
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| Possible Funding Sources for Going Green by Sharon Ball, NSLS |
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| Millburn Central School To Facilitate Solar Energy Activities by Randee Hudson, Millburn Central School |
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| Judson University Goes Green by Brittney Banks and Carol L. Warner, Judson University |
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| Library Law: Converting Eligible Sick Leave to Service Credit by James W. Fessler and E. Kenneth Friker, Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. |
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| Why I Became a Library Board Trustee by Don Roalkvam, Indian Trails Public Library District |
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| Understanding the Responsibility of Being a Trustee by Anna Yackle, NSLS |
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| Valuing Library Trustees: An Avenue of Service for the Director by Chadwick Raymond, Northbrook Public Library |
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| Thoughts on Being a Newly Elected NSLS Board Member by Leora Siegel, Lenhardt Library of the Chicago Botanic Garden |
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| Your Delivery Staff: Larry Krenos by Don Johnson, NSLS |
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| NSLS Offers New Return on Investment Calculator for Libraries by Anna Yackle, NSLS |
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| Your Delivery Staff: Don Johnson by Don Johnson, NSLS |
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| Your Delivery Staff: Alexander McMullen by Don Johnson, NSLS |
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| Your Delivery Staff: Saul Pina by Don Johnson, NSLS |
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| Library Law: Library Employment of Underage Workers by Gerard E. Dempsey and Janet N. Petsche |
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| More Ideas for Marketing the Special Library by Penny Sympson, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. |
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| What is Your Library's ROI? by Anna Yackle, NSLS |
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| Return on Investment by Sarah Long, NSLS |
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| F2F with Facebook by Brandee Crisp, Park Ridge Public Library |
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| Your Delivery Staff: Matt Kahler by Don Johnson, NSLS |
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| Your Delivery Staff: Darren Byer by Don Johnson, NSLS |
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| Your Delivery Staff: Ken Mitsuoka by Don Johnson, NSLS |
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| Learn About the NSLS Delivery Staff by Don Johnson, NSLS |
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| Library Law: Budgeting, Appropriating, and Levying by Gerard E. Dempsey and Janet N. Petsche |
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| Create Your Second Life by Lori Bell, Alliance Library System |
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| Using Vlogs To Increase Web Presence by Ingrid Lebolt, Arlington Heights Memorial Library |
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| Let Flickr and YouTube Do Your Website's Heavy Lifting by Ian Baaske, NSLS |
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| Library Law: A Primer on Non-Resident Card Programs by Gerard E. Dempsey and Janet N. Petsche |
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| Google Book Search: A Useful Tool for Librarians by Steven Jablonski, Skokie Public Library |
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| Digitization: The Future is Now by Kay Schlumpf, NSLS |
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| Library Law: IMRF Pension Benefits and Military Service Protection Laws by Gerard E. Dempsey, Jacob H. Karaca, and Janet N. Petsche |
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| Today's Seniors Look to the Library for Computer Literacy, Convenience, and Culture by R. Christine Gibson, Indian Trails Public Library District |
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| Wide Array of Choices Brings Teens to the Library by Pat Brennan, Wauconda Area Library |
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| Reaching Out to Teens: Notes from a Start-Up Gaming Club by Joe Torres, Schaumburg Township District Library |
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| St. Charles Public Library's TnT: Twenties and Thirties Programming by Merilee Curtis, St. Charles Public Library |
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| Library Law: Tardiness, Absenteeism and the FMLA and ADA by Gerard E. Dempsey and Janet N. Petsche |
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| Creating a Third Place from a Diverse Academic Community by Betsy Larson, University Center of Lake County |
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| The Public Library: A Third Place for Teens by Joanne Chiarella, Fremont Public Library District |
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| Third Place is Our Place by Anna Yackle, NSLS |
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| Library Law: Library Dress Codes: Keeping Up Appearances by Gerard E. Dempsey and Janet N. Petsche |
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| Librarians in Tiaras Can Make a Difference by Randee Hudson, Millburn Community Consolidated School District 24 |
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| Why You Should Attend National Library Legislative Day by Megan Ower, Zion-Benton Public Library District |
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| How to Become an Advocate for Libraries… and Why the Future of Libraries May Depend on YOUR Advocacy by Kathy Caudill, Ela Area Public Library District Board of Trustees |
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| Law Can Be Used To Change Library Levy Process by Gerard E. Dempsey and Janet N. Petsche, Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins, Ltd. |
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| MyMediaMall and Netlibrary Continue To Grow by Debbie Baaske, NSLS |
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| Develop a Strategy for E-Resource Management by Rebecca Teasdale, Schaumburg Township District Library |
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| 24/7 Service Starts With Collaboration and the Library Partnership Trust by Anna Yackle, NSLS |
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| Invest in Libraries: Support the ALA Cultural Communities Fund by Sarah Long, NSLS |
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| Library Law: Substance Abuse, Unruly Behavior, Absenteeism, and Library Discipline by Gerard E. Dempsey and Janet N. Petsche, Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins, Ltd. |
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| Uncovering the Secret Ingredient for Successful Libraries by Dawne Tortorella, Bellcow, Inc. |
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| Picture Yourself as a Library Leader by Anna Yackle, NSLS |
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| Libraries as 21st Century Technology Leaders: Developing a Statewide Toolkit by Mary Witt, NSLS |
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| Changes Made to Gale Virtual Reference Library Offer for All Illinois High Schools by Dale Lawrence, NSLS |
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| A Little Appreciation Goes a Long Way by Christina Johnson, NSLS |
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| Recognize a Colleague with an Award Nomination by Debbie Baaske, NSLS |
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| Ways Fremont Public Library District Recognizes Volunteers by Barb Witte, Fremont Public Library District |
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| NSLS Receives Library Service and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants by Sharon Ball, NSLS |
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| Library Law: Does the First Amendment Allow Libraries to Limit the Public Use of Their Property? by Gerard E. Dempsey and Janet N. Petsche |
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| Library Law: Can Libraries Permanently Increase Taxes Under New PTELL Law Governing Referenda? by Gerard Dempsey and Janet Petsche |
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| Preserving Our Past with Technology by Arlene Lane and Sonia Schoenfield, Cook Memorial Public Library District |
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| Historical Societies and Libraries Working Together by Mickey Horndasch, Arlington Heights Historical Society and Museum |
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| Connect with Genealogy Librarians by Deena Butta, Glenview Public Library |
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| Beginning Genealogy: Tips for Finding Your Roots @ Your Public Library by Colleen Ringel, Morton Grove Public Library |
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| Bring Service to Teens through Gale Virtual Reference Library by Anna Yackle |
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| Welcoming Teens to the Library by Ben Schapiro and Katy Opderbeck, Morton Grove Public Library |
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| Grab Them and Keep Them Coming Back for More: Teen Programming that Works by Rose Allen, Mount Prospect Public Library |
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| How Teens Are Using the Internet by Sharon Ball, NSLS |
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| Teens Help Shape Millburn School Library's Collection by Randee Hudson, Millburn School |
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| Getting Teens in the Door – More Than Once! by Amy Alessio, Schaumburg Township District Library |
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| Library Law: New Election Law Changes Affect Tax Referenda by Gerard E. Dempsey and Janet N. Petsche |
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| Information 911: Increasing Diversity Makes Libraries More Important than Ever by Tracie D. Hall, American Library Association Office for Diversity |
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| Doing More with Less: What We Can Learn from Our International Colleagues by Robert Seal, Loyola University |
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| Generational Synergy: Steps to Create a Workplace in which Generational Differences Lead to Organizational Effectiveness by Maureen Sullivan, Consultant |
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| Library Law: Constructive Discharge by Gerard E. Dempsey and Janet N. Petsche |
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| Library Law: New Legislation To Impact Libraries by Gerard E. Dempsey and Janet N. Petsche |
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| NSLS 2006-2007 Work Plan Incorporates the Future of Libraries Theme by Mary Witt, NSLS |
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| It's Time To Re-Imagine Libraries by Sarah Ann Long, NSLS |
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| What is RSS? by Ian Baaske, NSLS |
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| Library Law: Severe Weather Warning: FLSA Consequences of Closing the Library? Part II by Gerard E. Dempsey and Janet N. Petsche |
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| Roundtable—The State Library Looks to the Future of Systems by Anne Craig, Jean Wilkins, Bridget Lamont, Patricia Norris |
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| System Histories: North Suburban Library System by Judy Hoffman, NSLS |
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| The Top Ten Reasons Why Regional Library Systems Are Vital in 2005—and Beyond by Sarah Long, NSLS |
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| Near the Beginning by Robert Lyons, NSLS Board |
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| Observations on the 40th Anniversary of the Illinois Regional Library Systems by Jean Wilkins, former Illinois State Library Director |
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| NSLS Delivery Hits an All Time High by Larry Krenos, NSLS |
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| Reaching Out to Your Patrons in an Electronic Environment by Debbie Baaske, NSLS |
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| Is E-Commerce Right for Libraries? by Rob Zschernitz, NSLS |
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| Web 2.0: Wikis and Tagging by Ian Baaske, NSLS |
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| Wikipedia: Poster Child for Web 2.0 by Dawne Tortorella, Bellcow, Inc. |
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| We are the Web: An Overview of Web 2.0 by Dawne Tortorella, Bellcow, Inc. |
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| Library Law: Severe Weather Warning: FLSA Consequences for Closing the Library? Part I by Gerard E. Dempsey and Janet N. Petsche |
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| Membership Awards Q&A with Tom Kern by Judy Hoffman, NSLS |
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| New Models of Reference: Chat, IM, and Text Messaging by Bill Pardue, Arlington Heights Memorial Library |
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| New Ways of Delivering Service: Podcasting by Debbie Baaske, NSLS |
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| New Ways of Delivering Service: Blogs and RSS by Ian Baaske, NSLS |
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| New Ways of Delivering Service: Digitization by Kay Schlumpf, NSLS |
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| Library Law: Court Clarifies What Constitutes a Personnel Record by Gerard E. Dempsey and Janet N. Petsche |
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| Library Law: Monitoring Employee Electronic Communications, Part II by Gerard E. Dempsey and Janet N. Petsche |
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| Library Law: Monitoring Employee Electronic Communications, Part I by Gerard E. Dempsey and Janet N. Petsche |
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| Sharon’s Principles of Proposal Writing by Sharon Ball, NSLS |
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| Take the First Step in Writing Your Grant by Rima Lockwood, Cove School |
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| Bringing History Alive Through LSTA Grant by Jeanné Lohfink, Beach Park Middle School |
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| Top 10 Grantwriting Mistakes by Karen Egan, Illinois State Library |
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| Why Illinois Library Day is Important For Academic Librarians by Larry C. Wild, Judson College |
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| Grassroots: Now is the Growing Season! by Chadwick T. Raymond, Northbrook Public Library |
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| Taking Care of Business: Advocacy at the Local Level by John Keister, NSLS Board |
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| Value of Professional Development by William McCully |
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| Learning as an Investment, Not a Cost by Maureen Sullivan |
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| Top Technology Gifts and Gadgets for Your Library in 2005 by Linda Braun, |
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| Reaping the Benefits of Professional Organizations by Sharon Ball, NSLS |
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| It's Never Too Early To Rejuvenate Your Career by Debbie Taylor, NSLS |
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| Why Your Library Should Offer the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) by Judy Scarnato, NSLS |
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| Marketing Tips: Simple Things that Net Big Results by Deb Whisler, Bonnie Forkosh, Elizabeth Stearns, and Janice Marsh |
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| Advocacy: Tips for Keeping Informed by Sharon Ball, NSLS |
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| The National Library Legislative Day 2005 Experience by Jennifer King, NSLS |
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| Slowly Building Relationships with Legislators Leads to Success by Christina Johnson, NSLS |
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| Making a Difference on Advocacy Day by Alan Minarik, NSLS |
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| Tips and Hints for Advocacy by Allison Gruber, NSLS |
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| Position Your Library for Success by Stephen Mongelluzzo |
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| Planning for Success: Tips For a Winning John Cotton Dana Nomination by Judy Hoffman |
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| Marketing the Special Library by Penny S. Sympson, Corporate Librarian, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. |
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| Marketing Your Academic Library by Connie Bakker and Jo Beckwith, College of Lake County |
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| Diversifying Your Grants Income by Cynthia M. Adams, CEO/Founder GrantStation.com, Inc. |
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| What Funders Are Looking For by Clark Halker, Senior Program Officer at the Illinois Humanities Council |
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| Why You Should Be Part of the Grantseekers Interest Group by Kathleen Lovelace, Ela Area Public Library |
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| Systemic Change with Grant Money by Randee Hudson, Millburn School, Wadsworth |
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| Rewards of NSLS Membership by Anna Yackle, NSLS |
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| Breakdown of NSLS Services by Anna Yackle, NSLS |
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| Penny Swartz suggests trying professional organization involvement. You might like it. |
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| Findings of Powerful Libraries Make Powerful Learners: The Illinois Study by Christina Johnson |
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| Pamela Kramer discusses Linking for Learning |
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| NSLS Duties & Responsibilities of Representatives by Sarah Long, NSLS |
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| How To Become an NSLS Board Member by Sarah Long, NSLS |
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