It's that time of the year when we all reflect on the things in life that we are thankful for.
Thinking about libraries.........
What are you thankful for?
Post your answer so we can all enjoy!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Here is a funny from years past
I came across this during one of our moves in the office.
It's a radio spot announcement from 1967. Yes, I did type that correct - 1967!
Check it out - it's amazing how far libraries have come in 42 years!!!
"Today I have something special for all of you who are still in your teens. All the keen teens are asking for the Seventeen Book of Etiquette and Entertaining at their public library. As a girl, do you know how to refuse a boy a date so he'll ask again? Are there certain mannerisms that annoy boys? And who thanks whom for a date? Remember a smart girl has to cultivate the art of saying no. The Seventeen Book of Etiquette has many helpful hints to help you get along successfully in a job, too. There's just everything about parties, food, fun, games, table settings, what to say from the first invitation to the last good bye. Ask your librarian to let you borrow the Seventeen Book of Etiquette. Now fellows, don't go away, you haven't been left out of this. There is a very handy book entitled Plain Talk for Men Under 21. If you think that clothes make the man, you're right, and Plain Talk shows you how to go about selecting them. Plain Talk has advice on how to choose a gift for a girl, how to get a date and how to treat her, how to manage a big production date for that special occasion. Plain Talk also talks about getting a job, going to college, and getting married. Race over to your public library and ask the librarian to get Plain Talk for Men under 21 for you."
It's a radio spot announcement from 1967. Yes, I did type that correct - 1967!
Check it out - it's amazing how far libraries have come in 42 years!!!
"Today I have something special for all of you who are still in your teens. All the keen teens are asking for the Seventeen Book of Etiquette and Entertaining at their public library. As a girl, do you know how to refuse a boy a date so he'll ask again? Are there certain mannerisms that annoy boys? And who thanks whom for a date? Remember a smart girl has to cultivate the art of saying no. The Seventeen Book of Etiquette has many helpful hints to help you get along successfully in a job, too. There's just everything about parties, food, fun, games, table settings, what to say from the first invitation to the last good bye. Ask your librarian to let you borrow the Seventeen Book of Etiquette. Now fellows, don't go away, you haven't been left out of this. There is a very handy book entitled Plain Talk for Men Under 21. If you think that clothes make the man, you're right, and Plain Talk shows you how to go about selecting them. Plain Talk has advice on how to choose a gift for a girl, how to get a date and how to treat her, how to manage a big production date for that special occasion. Plain Talk also talks about getting a job, going to college, and getting married. Race over to your public library and ask the librarian to get Plain Talk for Men under 21 for you."
Thursday, November 12, 2009
RSI
The Vancouver Public Library Health & Safety Committee wanted to replace a dry PowerPoint presentation with a more entertaining way to train employees about repetitive strain injury prevention. Comic Twist Productions to the rescue! We adapted their material into a funny, cop-show-style script. Cast entirely with VPL employees, RSI PATROL not only educates workers but highlights their talents - even the music is by an employee.
GREAT job!!
http://vimeo.com/6516147
GREAT job!!
http://vimeo.com/6516147
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
SilverSprings Manager position available
The Town of Gainesville Public Library is currently accepting
resumes for the position of Library Manager. The library is located in
Silver Springs, providing library services to the residents of the town
of Gainesville in Wyoming County. It is a member of the Pioneer Library
System The library serves a community of 2333 people and is open 20
hours, 5 days a week with an annual budget of $53,000 and a staff of
two.Is has an annual circulation of 11,000. The collection of 12,000
items is fully automated and the library has 5 public access computers.
Please send a letter of application and a resume with 3 references to
Town of Gainesville Public Library, 10 Church Street, PO Box 321, Silver
Springs, NY 14550-0321.
This is a 24 hour/week position consisting of day, evening and
weekend hours.
The library manager is responsible for carrying out library
functions and administrative tasks. This includes, among other duties,
hiring and supervision of a part time clerk, oversight of building
maintenance and repairs, planning and carrying out library programs,
ordering materials, providing reference services, library technology
management, grant writing, community relations, preparing budget for
board approval and evaluating the effectiveness of library services The
Director also is expected to attend continuing education workshops and
professional meetings.
Minimum qualification for the job is a high school diploma. Library
experience and keyboarding skills are preferred.
Salary for this position will be determined on education and experience,
with a starting base of $10.00 per hour.
Applications will be accepted from interested, qualified persons until
December 4, 2009.
resumes for the position of Library Manager. The library is located in
Silver Springs, providing library services to the residents of the town
of Gainesville in Wyoming County. It is a member of the Pioneer Library
System The library serves a community of 2333 people and is open 20
hours, 5 days a week with an annual budget of $53,000 and a staff of
two.Is has an annual circulation of 11,000. The collection of 12,000
items is fully automated and the library has 5 public access computers.
Please send a letter of application and a resume with 3 references to
Town of Gainesville Public Library, 10 Church Street, PO Box 321, Silver
Springs, NY 14550-0321.
This is a 24 hour/week position consisting of day, evening and
weekend hours.
The library manager is responsible for carrying out library
functions and administrative tasks. This includes, among other duties,
hiring and supervision of a part time clerk, oversight of building
maintenance and repairs, planning and carrying out library programs,
ordering materials, providing reference services, library technology
management, grant writing, community relations, preparing budget for
board approval and evaluating the effectiveness of library services The
Director also is expected to attend continuing education workshops and
professional meetings.
Minimum qualification for the job is a high school diploma. Library
experience and keyboarding skills are preferred.
Salary for this position will be determined on education and experience,
with a starting base of $10.00 per hour.
Applications will be accepted from interested, qualified persons until
December 4, 2009.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Job Opportunity - Law Library clerk needed
Appellate Division, Fourth Department
Employment Announcement
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER 54911
TITLE OF POSITION: Law Library Clerk - Part Time
LOCATION: Appellate Division Fourth Department, Law Library
50 East Ave., Suite 100, Rochester, NY 14604
BASE SALARY: $13.00/per hour/3 hours per week (without benefits)
CLASSIFICATION: NON-COMPETITIVE-TEMPORARY
QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or the equivalent, and two (2) years of clerical experience in a library.
Preference will be given to individuals with experience with the library’s automated circulation system. While these are minimum qualifications, consideration may be given to education or experience directly related to the assignment.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE JOB:
Law Library Clerks perform a variety of clerical duties in a law library which may also include the lead responsibility of a library with limited scope or subject specialization that serves five (5) or more full-time (or the equivalent) judges, law clerks, and court attorneys. Law Library Clerks also perform other related duties.
ASSIGNMENT: The primary duty is to staff the circulation desk for a 5:00 PM -8:00 PM Thursday evening shift. As part of those duties the candidate will check out books to patrons, collect overdue fines, shelve books, loose leaf filing and trouble shoot photocopiers, computers and printers.
GENERAL INFORMATION: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this title. They do not include all job duties performed by employees in the title, and every position does not necessarily require these duties. Although positions may be available and situated at a specific location, the appointee may be subject to reassignment to any position in the same title in this promotion unit dependent upon the needs of the Unified Court System. All applications received from this announcement may be used to fill any vacancies in this title that may occur in this court or agency within the next three (3) months. Special arrangements for the disabled may be made
by contacting the Appellate Division, 4 Dept., Human Resources Unit at (585) 530-3104 prior to the interview. Position(s) available at the present time: one (1).
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a UCS-5 Application for Employment form (obtainable from any administrative office in a court building or the web http://www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf) and/or a resume to:
BETSY VIPPERMAN
APPELLATE DIVISION LAW LIBRARY
50 EAST AVE., SUITE 100
ROCHESTER, NY 14604
Applicants are encouraged to complete the EEO Data Collection form UCS-19X.
POSTING DATE: APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY:
November 4, 2009 November 30, 2009
THE NEW YORK STATE UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
WOMEN, MINORITIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPFriday, November 6, 2009
DVD cases available
Hello! We have about 700 non-locking DVD cases and 100 non-locking CD jewel cases for anyone who may be interested. The DVD cases are black, some for single and some for double DVDs. They are kind of like the ones at this link: http://www.gaylord.com/adblock.asp?abid=6342&search_by=desc&search_for=dvd%20cases&mpc=WW
The jewel cases are just regular, clear plastic CD jewel cases. Please let me know via phone or email if you are interested in some or all of these items and we can work out a way to get them to you.
Thanks!
Deena
Deena Lipomi
Circulation & Young Adult Services Librarian
Brighton Memorial Library
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
College opportunities
The Department of Library and Information Studies at SUNY’s University at Buffalo
is pleased to announce the initiation of an MLS online degree program, with
courses beginning in fall 2010. The MLS degree program is accredited by the
American Library Association. The online program was developed to serve the needs
of off-campus students preparing to enter public, academic, and special
libraries--with an emphasis on reference services. Students will be part of a
24-student cohort and will enroll in two courses each semester, and one course in
each of two summer sessions, for a total of six courses each year. They will
follow a prescribed program of study, but have the option to substitute up to two
three-credit courses from Buffalo's MLS course offerings for any of the online
program courses (with the exception of the Department’s required core courses).
Students accepted into the program should plan to complete the 36-semester
hours-degree in Master of Library Science in two years. Faculty in the department
and well-qualified, experienced practitioners will teach the courses. Prospective
students are encouraged to apply early since there are only 24 spaces. For more
information on the program go to http://gse.buffalo.edu/online/mls
Kay Bishop, Associate Professor
Graduate School of Education
Department of Library and Information Studies
534 Baldy Hall
University of Buffalo
Buffalo, NY 14260-1020
E-mail: kgbishop@buffalo.edu
Fax: (716) 645-3775
is pleased to announce the initiation of an MLS online degree program, with
courses beginning in fall 2010. The MLS degree program is accredited by the
American Library Association. The online program was developed to serve the needs
of off-campus students preparing to enter public, academic, and special
libraries--with an emphasis on reference services. Students will be part of a
24-student cohort and will enroll in two courses each semester, and one course in
each of two summer sessions, for a total of six courses each year. They will
follow a prescribed program of study, but have the option to substitute up to two
three-credit courses from Buffalo's MLS course offerings for any of the online
program courses (with the exception of the Department’s required core courses).
Students accepted into the program should plan to complete the 36-semester
hours-degree in Master of Library Science in two years. Faculty in the department
and well-qualified, experienced practitioners will teach the courses. Prospective
students are encouraged to apply early since there are only 24 spaces. For more
information on the program go to http://gse.buffalo.edu/online/mls
Kay Bishop, Associate Professor
Graduate School of Education
Department of Library and Information Studies
534 Baldy Hall
University of Buffalo
Buffalo, NY 14260-1020
E-mail: kgbishop@buffalo.edu
Fax: (716) 645-3775
Certificate of Achievement program
Certificate of Achievement
UPDATE
UPDATE
THIS IS IT!!! NOW IS THE TIME!!!!
The Certificate of Achievement Review Board wants your packets
UNFINISHED. That's right. UNFINISHED.
This is an opportunity that no one else has ever had before. The Review Board is willing to review your packet as it stands right now. We will review and give you feedback on what it will take to finish your packet. You may be surprised to find you are closer than you think! With our guidance, you should be able to complete your packet by April 30 giving you the opportunity to receive your certificate at the June Conference.
The deadline is set for January 31, 2010.
The Certificate of Achievement Review Board wants your packets
UNFINISHED. That's right. UNFINISHED.
This is an opportunity that no one else has ever had before. The Review Board is willing to review your packet as it stands right now. We will review and give you feedback on what it will take to finish your packet. You may be surprised to find you are closer than you think! With our guidance, you should be able to complete your packet by April 30 giving you the opportunity to receive your certificate at the June Conference.
The deadline is set for January 31, 2010.
Please email me at dot@lpl.org and let me know when you are ready to put your packet in the mail. COPIES ONLY PLEASE.
Email me and we can discuss the details of shipping your packet.
Give us a chance to help you!
Taken from Buddhist Philosopher Daisaku Ikeda on Attitude: "Everything begins with the resolve to take the first step. From that action, wisdom arises and change begins. Without action, nothing changes".
Email me and we can discuss the details of shipping your packet.
Give us a chance to help you!
Taken from Buddhist Philosopher Daisaku Ikeda on Attitude: "Everything begins with the resolve to take the first step. From that action, wisdom arises and change begins. Without action, nothing changes".
Dorothy Morgan
Administrator of Business and Personnel
dot@lpl.org
Ambassador for NYSLAATuesday, November 3, 2009
Fall support staff workshop
The PLS 2009 Fall Support Staff Workshop was held Friday, October 30th.
There were 33 people in attendance for this 1/2 day workshop. Each attendee received goodies from Brodart and The Library Supply Store.
The morning started off with introductions of all attendees, so many of us talk to each other on the phone but have never actually met. It's fun to put faces with names.
Our first presentation of the morning about Book Repair was given by Leah Hamilton. Ms. Hamilton is the General Collections Conservation Supervisor for the University of Rochester, Rush Rhees Library. This workshop provided cost effective strategies to maintaining book collections with quick and easy to learn techniques.
The second presentation of the day was about Advocacy and was presented by Kathy Miller, Director of the Rochester Regional Library Council and Jennifer Morris, Director of the Pioneer Library System. Ms. Miller is also currently the President of the New York Library Association and Ms. Morris is a former President of the New York Library Association. Their workshop was designed to help staff members develop advocacy skills and learn how to promote their libraries on a local and state level.
Everyone seemed to enjoy both presentations and were happy they attended.
Our last workshop of the day was an informal presentation given by Lorraine Lan
der regarding SUNY Empire State College. Ms. Lander gave people the opportunity to ask questions about this unique college experience.
Thank you to everyone who attended. If you have suggestions for workshops/presentations you would like to see given at a Support Staff Workshop, please let me know. I love to hear suggestions/request.
There were 33 people in attendance for this 1/2 day workshop. Each attendee received goodies from Brodart and The Library Supply Store.
The morning started off with introductions of all attendees, so many of us talk to each other on the phone but have never actually met. It's fun to put faces with names.
Our first presentation of the morning about Book Repair was given by Leah Hamilton. Ms. Hamilton is the General Collections Conservation Supervisor for the University of Rochester, Rush Rhees Library. This workshop provided cost effective strategies to maintaining book collections with quick and easy to learn techniques.
The second presentation of the day was about Advocacy and was presented by Kathy Miller, Director of the Rochester Regional Library Council and Jennifer Morris, Director of the Pioneer Library System. Ms. Miller is also currently the President of the New York Library Association and Ms. Morris is a former President of the New York Library Association. Their workshop was designed to help staff members develop advocacy skills and learn how to promote their libraries on a local and state level.
Everyone seemed to enjoy both presentations and were happy they attended.
Our last workshop of the day was an informal presentation given by Lorraine Lan
der regarding SUNY Empire State College. Ms. Lander gave people the opportunity to ask questions about this unique college experience.Thank you to everyone who attended. If you have suggestions for workshops/presentations you would like to see given at a Support Staff Workshop, please let me know. I love to hear suggestions/request.
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