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The first RSA Day will be held on May 14th. Come on out to see various library software and hardware vendors for things like print/PC management and self check, get training on cataloging, reports, and anything else we can get a group together for. For the Fully Online members, learn about how to use Directors Station and get your login information so you can use if from your library. Sign up on CLeO today!Time: 9 am – Noon and 1:30 – 4:00 pm
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Today is the last day to submit completed FY09 LSTA grant applications to the State Library. The full application must be postmarked no later than May 12th, or hand delivered to the State Library by 4:30 p.m. that day. Click here for more info.
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On June 10, 2008 Alliance Library System, in cooperation with LearningTimes, will offer a one-day conference exploring the possibilities of using virtual worlds to teach history and to promote its appreciation. Read details here.
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Summer Delivery
Monday, May 12, 2008
- Phil Evans
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 May 30th, 2008 will be the last day for delivery to school libraries, until school resumes in the fall. Fall delivery to school libraries will begin on August 25th, 2008. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact Phil Evans at 800-700-4857 extension 2116. Thank you and have a great summer,.
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Offer the Live Homework Help® program from Tutor.com and connect hundreds of students in grades 4-12 to live tutors through your library’s website! Illinois public libraries have a unique opportunity to take advantage of a special discount for a full three-year subscription to Live Homework Help® through a consortia offer from the Library Partnership Trust (LPT). To learn more about this offer, receive a no-obligation quote, and order your subscription, visit the LPT site. Attend an informational Webinar about Live Homework Help Tuesday, May 20 to see a live presentation by one of your colleagues. Attendees will be entered to win an Amazon Gift Card for their library!
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Quincy Notre Dame High School Library will be getting new carpet within the next couple of weeks. As of today, May 7, 2008 please do not request ILL materials from them as the books will be packed in boxes. They will begin accepting ILL requests again in August when the new school year begins.
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 We’re # 1! Only 6 months after our official launch, WebJunction Illinois has reached the top of the heap in WJ registrations. Read all about it along with information on the most recent Fundraising Basics archive from ALS, an original article from an Illinois Special Librarian, and registration information on a free upcoming learning webinar called Introduction to Shaping Outcomes. All in the latest "What’s New @ WJIL" at the following link: http://webjunctionworks.org/il/blog/index.php/2008/05/06/new-wj-il-0506/
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 WELLNESS IN THE WORKPLACE: Where Do You Start? "Wellness in the Workplace" and library workers’ health are not only topics of importance for ALA President Loriene Roy, but also for your library! Offered in three locations! Register on CLeO today! Monday, May 19, 1:30-3:30 pm @ Normal Public Library Wednesday, May 21, 1-3 pm @ Alliance Library System, East Peoria Tuesday, May 27, 10 am-12pm @ Macomb Public Library
No matter how small or how large your staff is, you need to make wellness a priority and have plan in place at your library.This presentation will be centered on the concept of introducing a staff wellness program at your library. We’ll discuss why wellness is important, and you will be given concrete examples of area businesses that are making small changes for big physical and financial rewards. Learn how to establish a plan, start your own program, and set your organizational goals. Directors (or director-assigned leaders) should come prepared with ideas and questions. Follow-up workshops will be scheduled and planned based on the discussion and participation in this workshop. Take advantage of this wonderful, free opportunity to learn how to improve your library workplace and offer an additional benefit to your staff’s lives. Our instructor, Michelle Williams, is Manager of Wellness and Disease Management Programs for Methodist Medical Center. These workshops are part of Project APPLE. For more information on the project, visit http://projectappleals.blogspot.com/. Funding for this grant was awarded by the Illinois State Library (ISL), a Division of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), under the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
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ALS SPRING FLING
Monday, May 05, 2008
- Angie Green
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 In response to our members needs, ALS has created a Spring Fling workshop that will be held on May 23 rd, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This year’s Spring Fling focuses on storytelling and will feature Brian “Fox” Ellis of Peoria sharing his Abraham Lincoln stories and D. Kucha Brownlee of Chicago sharing her diverse repertoire of stories and storytelling techniques. We will also feature one hour of booktalks on new and upcoming children’s and young adult literature given by the staff of Borders Bookstores. The cost of the ALS Spring Fling is $20 and includes lunch, handouts and door prizes! Sign up on http://www.alliancelibrarysystem.com/cleo. at www.alliancelibrarysystem.com/cleo by May 19th. See flyer here.
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Mike McKenzie of the Peoria Public Library Board of Trustees explains why “a vibrant, state-of-the-art public library system is a critical part of a healthy community’s educational and cultural infrastructure.” Click here to read more.
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Summer Reading Program (April 22, 2008) – Readers of all ages are invited to participate in “Get in the Game, Read” Summer Reading at Peoria Public Library from June 9 through July 26 to earn tickets to a Chiefs game and an invitation to the big party at the Peoria Zoo.
Sign up starts Monday, May 12 during Children’s Book Week. Children who register for Summer Reading from May 12 to May 17 will have their name entered in a drawing to win a free book. Families may register at any library location or call 497-2143.
The program is free and readers of all ages only have to agree to read 3 hours per week. By signing in weekly at the branch of their choice they can earn a ticket to a Peoria Chief’s baseball game after only 3 weeks and for reading 5 weeks will be invited to attend a private “Summer Readers” party at Peoria Zoo. Drawings at the party will offer additional grand prizes as well as treats, animal shows, crafts and more.
Participants may read anything they like. Families are encouraged to all sign up and earn their game tickets and party passes together. Just choose one branch and sign in each week. The program runs for seven weeks, although only five weeks of reading are needed to earn a party pass.
Studies have shown that reading for pleasure over the summer keeps student skills sharp and prepares children to resume school in the fall. It has also been shown that children are positively influenced by having parents read to them from the time they are born. Parents who read for pleasure are great role models!
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 East Peoria, IL – Alliance Library System will launch the “Smart investing @ your library®” program, to promote investor education in libraries in central Illinois and in the virtual world of Second Life. Alliance Library System will offer programs on investing targeted at baby boomers in libraries, on a van at county fairs and festivals, and in Second Life. Read Press Release
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Summer Camp for School Librarians is coming up in June! See the website that was created with all of the information about the camp including a CONTEST that could get you a free dinner with Marc Aronson, young adult author. Click here for more information: http://alslibraryconsultant.googlepages.com/home
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Starting in early May and continuing through late September, the smartinvesting@yourlibrary van will be traveling the countryside, sharing the message that your public library is a good source of unbiased investment information. The van is available to Alliance Library System member libraries at no cost. For more information click here.To schedule the van for your library contact John Howard, JHoward@alliancelibrarysystem.com.
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