Hurry! Last Chance to Register for Legislative Breakfast
You've e-mailed, made phone calls, and faxed. Continue the conversation about system funding face to face at the 2010 NSLS Legislative Breakfast on Monday, February 15, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. at the Arboretum Club in Buffalo Grove. Be sure to contact your legislators to encourage them to celebrate Presidents' Day with us! The last day to register is Monday, February 8, so register today!
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NSLS Advocacy Challenge Winners Announced
In 2009, all NSLS public library directors were challenged to step up their advocacy efforts to the state and national level. They received points for engaging in and recording advocacy activity. Congratulations to those with the highest scores: Cynthia Fuerst, Vernon Area Public Library District; Carole Medal, Gail Borden Public Library District; Richard Lee, Waukegan Public Library; and Carolyn Anthony, Skokie Public Library. Read more on the NSLS blog.
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Add Your Library's News to Members Corner
Members Corner is a place on the NSLS website that allows you to add items at any time during the month, include photos with your news, leave comments on news from other libraries, and subscribe to an RSS feed. From time to time we feature news from Members Corner in this e-newsletter. Take a look and add an item! Questions or comments? Contact Christina Johnson.
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Strengthen Your Media Center and Bring Teens to Your Programs
Learn new ways to build interest in your library's media collections and programs. In Strategies Toward Achieving Your Vision on March 17, part of the Your Library Media Center—Vision to Reality Series, you will learn about a variety of the best displays and programs, both actual and virtual, utilized in media centers, and discover how you can create your own. And sign up now for the April 7 Getting Teens to Library Programming videoconference to come away with ideas from a panel of Teen librarians on how they successfully get teens involved at their libraries. For more great learning opportunities, be sure to check out NSLS's listings on the statewide events calendar, L2.
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Library Support Staff Certification Applications Available
ALA-APA began accepting applications from potential candidates interested in achieving library support staff certification (LSSC). This new certification program will help library support staff achieve recognition for current and new skills and abilities, and increase access to continuing education opportunities. The LSSC program is open to any library support staff person with a high-school diploma or its equivalent and the equivalent of at least one year of full-time experience in a library within the last five years. For more info, including how to apply, visit the LSSC site.
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