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February 5, 2010 Volume 9 Issue 5   

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! [Permalink]

What Can NSLS Do For You?

Please take a few minutes to complete our needs assessment survey. This survey is geared to provide us with information about which services our members value, as well as the challenges you face. In light of the recent budget cut and delay in funding, we want to make sure we are still doing what's most important to our members of all types. We would like to receive responses from all types of libraries. The survey only takes a few minutes to complete and will help us serve our entire membership more effectively. [Permalink]

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. [Permalink]

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. [Permalink]

Help Recently Unemployed, Polish and Russian Patrons at Your Library

Make the library experience better for your patrons. On February 9, Helping Others Cope with the Challenges of Job Loss Amid Economic Crisis will offer advice on how to best address the emotional needs of those who come to your library asking for help with job and economic issues. And Providing Library Services to Polish and Russian Residents on March 18 will help you to discover the cultural values that impact the way Polish and Russian residents view the public library, how to assess the needs of these residents, and how to design library services to meet those needs. [Permalink]

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. [Permalink]

New at Library Beat: Looking to Libraries' Future

This week at Library Beat, take a look into the future. On her latest Longshots podcasts, NSLS Executive Director Sarah Long talks with Prairie Area Library System Director Michael Piper about how collaboration is vital to libraries' continued sustainability. Sarah also talks with DuPage Library System Director Tom Sloan about libraries' need to adapt to deliver a full user experience. To keep up on all the latest from Library Beat, follow along with RSS feeds or through Twitter. Have thoughts about Library Beat? Let us know! [Permalink]

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. [Permalink]

Picturing America Programming Grants

A new grant opportunity is available for public libraries that received the NEH’s Picturing America collection of American artwork. Grants of $2,000 will be distributed to 30 public libraries to support public programs that highlight the Picturing America collection. To be eligible, the proposed program or program series must feature humanities content and include use of the Picturing America collection. All programs must take place July 1, 2010 – January 31, 2011 and be open to public audiences. Application deadline is March 31. For more info, including how to apply, visit the Picturing America site. [Permalink]

 

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