We need every library supporter in Pioneer to take action now!
State budget negotiations are near completion and a final deal could be
reached by this weekend. Library Advocates need to remind their
Legislators and the Governor to restore the proposed $18 million or 18%
cut in Library Aid.
Please go to OWWL.org and by clicking on the Library
Advocate button you can send a fax/email to your legislators to remind
them not to forget about their commitments to restore Library Aid. If
these cuts go through, Library Aid will be reduced to $80.5 million a
level not seen since 1993.
Library usage has skyrocketed across the state and nation. Now is not
the time to cut public services that are in the greatest demand and
needed the most.
Libraries have already been cut twice last year, we have contributed our
share, now it is time for others to do their part to solve the state's
budget deficit.
Please forward this message to your friends, colleagues, trustees, etc.
We need to send at least 5,000 messages over the next few days.
Thank you!
Jennifer Morris, Director
Pioneer Library System
2557 State Rte 21
Canandaigua, NY 14424
585-394-8260 voice
585-394-1935 fax
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Free Writing Basics Workshop
Posted on behalf of the Rochester Public Library. A pdf flyer with complete
information is attached to this message.
FREE workshop sponsored by the Business Division of Rochester Public
Library, a Cooperating Collection of the Foundation Center:
The Foundation Center Proposal Writing Basics
For Nonprofit Grantseekers, Fundraisers and Grantwriters
Monday, April 13, 2009
10:00 a.m. - Noon
Kate Gleason Auditorium
Bausch and Lomb Public Library Building
115 South Avenue
Are you new to proposal writing? Learn about the basics of writing a
proposal for your nonprofit organization. This workshop will also provide an
overview of services and resources provided by the Foundation Center
including its database, Foundation Directory Online.
Registration Deadline: April 3, 2009
Rochester Regional Library Council
Advancing libraries through collaboration
390 Packett's Landing
Fairport NY 14450
585-223-7570
Fax: 585-223-7712
rrlc@rrlc.org
www.rrlc.org
information is attached to this message.
FREE workshop sponsored by the Business Division of Rochester Public
Library, a Cooperating Collection of the Foundation Center:
The Foundation Center Proposal Writing Basics
For Nonprofit Grantseekers, Fundraisers and Grantwriters
Monday, April 13, 2009
10:00 a.m. - Noon
Kate Gleason Auditorium
Bausch and Lomb Public Library Building
115 South Avenue
Are you new to proposal writing? Learn about the basics of writing a
proposal for your nonprofit organization. This workshop will also provide an
overview of services and resources provided by the Foundation Center
including its database, Foundation Directory Online.
Registration Deadline: April 3, 2009
Rochester Regional Library Council
Advancing libraries through collaboration
390 Packett's Landing
Fairport NY 14450
585-223-7570
Fax: 585-223-7712
rrlc@rrlc.org
www.rrlc.org
Are you trying to attend?
I'm trying to figure out who all is attending the NYSLAA conference this year?
If you are planning on going - or atleast trying to get funding - please let me know.
Thanks
Heidi
The following people have signed up to attend:
Susie Flick (Geneva)
Heidi Jensen (PLS)
Nicki Haupt (Williamson)
Gail Howard (Williamson)
Cindy Costa (Geneseo)
If you are planning on going - or atleast trying to get funding - please let me know.
Thanks
Heidi
The following people have signed up to attend:
Susie Flick (Geneva)
Heidi Jensen (PLS)
Nicki Haupt (Williamson)
Gail Howard (Williamson)
Cindy Costa (Geneseo)
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Time to celebrate
Time to Celebrate!
Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 is National Library Workers Day
Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 is National Library Workers Day
What is National Library Workers Day you ask?
It's a day to celebrate the hard work of everyone who works in a library from Pages, Clerks, Techs, Friends Groups and Librarians. You name it - if you work in a library or volunteer in some way - you deserve to be recognized. This years National Library Workers Day theme is "Libraries Work because we do".
National Library Workers day is celebrated, Tuesday during National Library Week.
This year's National Library Week them is "Worlds connect @ your library".
On Thursday, April 16th is New York State Library Assistants Day. This day has been recognized by the State Assembly Representatives sponsoring the resolution and the Governor of New York State since around 1999.
How will you be celebrating this year?
Are you the planner for your library?
Let me know if you plan on celebrating in your library this year.
Third Annual Library Assistants' Day - November 2009
**Third Annual Library Assistants' Day - November 2009**
We are pleased to announce plans for a Library Assistants’ Day to be
held in early November 2009 in Syracuse, NY.
Connect with your colleagues and peers over a variety of session topics
for professional development.
Please take a minute to fill out this preliminary survey to help us
select topics that will benefit you the most.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=UHQqb6xbqnmFYFCCEV_2bHPQ_3d_3d
LA Day is sponsored by CLRC, Nylink, RRLC, SCRLC, and NNYLN
Monday, March 16, 2009
RRLC Administrative Assistant Position
Please excuse any cross-posting.
The Rochester Regional Library Council is seeking an enthusiastic and
energetic individual with excellent office, customer service, and
interpersonal skills for the position of Administrative Assistant. The
individual selected for this position will become an important team member
of one of the leading library systems in New York State.
Title: Administrative Assistant
Employment Period: Position is open as of May 1, 2009
Hours and Compensation: This is a full time (37.5 hours a week), Monday –
Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, non-exempt employee position with excellent
benefits. Hourly hiring range is $14.00 - $17.25/hr commensurate with
experience.
Supervision: Reports directly to Executive Director
POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT
Acts as an administrative assistant for all professional staff, providing
support for all Council activities and programs, exercising appropriate
judgment and initiative as needed.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrative Assistant for specific RRLC programs such as the database
purchasing, continuing education and training, interlibrary loan, cataloging
and regional catalog, and other programs and services as assigned. Duties
include promotion and publicity of services, answering member questions,
record keeping, and assisting staff at member libraries in accessing, using,
ordering, etc. any of these services. Significant independent judgment and
excellent customer service skills are required. Responsible for maintaining
web pages related to those services using an intuitive content management
system.
General office duties including opening mail, responding to email, answering
telephone, preparing documents and spreadsheets, database maintenance,
making travel arrangements for professional staff and guest presenters,
ordering office supplies, photocopying.
REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum of 2 years experience in an office or library environment.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Experience with MS Office applications, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Good Internet navigation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to adjust quickly to a frequently changing environment.
STRONGLY PREFERRED:
• Associate’s Degree.
• Library experience.
• Additional experience with other Microsoft applications such as Powerpoint
and Access.
• Web skills including creation and maintenance of web pages, implementation
and use of Web 2.0 applications.
CLOSING DATE:
Applications accepted immediately and until position is filled.
Send resume with a cover letter and names and contact information of three
references to:
Rochester Regional Library Council
390 Packett’s Landing
Fairport, NY 14450
Subject: Administrative Assistant position
Or email applications to:
rrlc@rrlc.org
Subject: Administrative Assistant position
Rochester Regional Library Council
Advancing libraries through collaboration
390 Packett's Landing
Fairport NY 14450
585-223-7570
Fax: 585-223-7712
rrlc@rrlc.org
www.rrlc.org
The Rochester Regional Library Council is seeking an enthusiastic and
energetic individual with excellent office, customer service, and
interpersonal skills for the position of Administrative Assistant. The
individual selected for this position will become an important team member
of one of the leading library systems in New York State.
Title: Administrative Assistant
Employment Period: Position is open as of May 1, 2009
Hours and Compensation: This is a full time (37.5 hours a week), Monday –
Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, non-exempt employee position with excellent
benefits. Hourly hiring range is $14.00 - $17.25/hr commensurate with
experience.
Supervision: Reports directly to Executive Director
POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT
Acts as an administrative assistant for all professional staff, providing
support for all Council activities and programs, exercising appropriate
judgment and initiative as needed.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrative Assistant for specific RRLC programs such as the database
purchasing, continuing education and training, interlibrary loan, cataloging
and regional catalog, and other programs and services as assigned. Duties
include promotion and publicity of services, answering member questions,
record keeping, and assisting staff at member libraries in accessing, using,
ordering, etc. any of these services. Significant independent judgment and
excellent customer service skills are required. Responsible for maintaining
web pages related to those services using an intuitive content management
system.
General office duties including opening mail, responding to email, answering
telephone, preparing documents and spreadsheets, database maintenance,
making travel arrangements for professional staff and guest presenters,
ordering office supplies, photocopying.
REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum of 2 years experience in an office or library environment.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Experience with MS Office applications, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Good Internet navigation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to adjust quickly to a frequently changing environment.
STRONGLY PREFERRED:
• Associate’s Degree.
• Library experience.
• Additional experience with other Microsoft applications such as Powerpoint
and Access.
• Web skills including creation and maintenance of web pages, implementation
and use of Web 2.0 applications.
CLOSING DATE:
Applications accepted immediately and until position is filled.
Send resume with a cover letter and names and contact information of three
references to:
Rochester Regional Library Council
390 Packett’s Landing
Fairport, NY 14450
Subject: Administrative Assistant position
Or email applications to:
rrlc@rrlc.org
Subject: Administrative Assistant position
Rochester Regional Library Council
Advancing libraries through collaboration
390 Packett's Landing
Fairport NY 14450
585-223-7570
Fax: 585-223-7712
rrlc@rrlc.org
www.rrlc.org
Your help is needed
Hello all,
This is an update to follow up on the Open Forum discussion held on
2/27. PLS staff are continuing to test and compare the features and
functionality of the SirsiDynix Symphony and Evergreen integrated
library systems.
We would like to make a recommendation to the PLS Board at the April
8 meeting -- so we urgently need your input! Send your thoughts to me at
jmorris@pls-net.org
You can learn more about each product in a number of ways:
** Attend a demo on March 17 (register on Calendar of Events);
** Attend OWWLUG on March 27;
** Schedule a visit to our lab at your convenience and test drive both
products;
** Visit the Evergreen web site at http://open-ILS.org
** Review the detailed comparison documentation in PLUM
athttp://plum.pls-net.org/twiki/bin/view/Members/QuickEvergreenSymphonyComparison
Again -- send me your comments; I want to know what you think about
this! Thanks.
Jennifer Morris, Director
Pioneer Library System
2557 State Rte 21
Canandaigua, NY 14424
585-394-8260 voice
585-394-1935 fax
This is an update to follow up on the Open Forum discussion held on
2/27. PLS staff are continuing to test and compare the features and
functionality of the SirsiDynix Symphony and Evergreen integrated
library systems.
We would like to make a recommendation to the PLS Board at the April
8 meeting -- so we urgently need your input! Send your thoughts to me at
jmorris@pls-net.org
You can learn more about each product in a number of ways:
** Attend a demo on March 17 (register on Calendar of Events);
** Attend OWWLUG on March 27;
** Schedule a visit to our lab at your convenience and test drive both
products;
** Visit the Evergreen web site at http://open-ILS.org
** Review the detailed comparison documentation in PLUM
athttp://plum.pls-net.org/twiki/bin/view/Members/QuickEvergreenSymphonyComparison
Again -- send me your comments; I want to know what you think about
this! Thanks.
Jennifer Morris, Director
Pioneer Library System
2557 State Rte 21
Canandaigua, NY 14424
585-394-8260 voice
585-394-1935 fax
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Full time position available
Interlibrary Loan Lending Coordinator – Library
Ithaca College
Full-time position to oversee Interlibrary Loan Lending which includes a variety of activities including processing lending requests, retrieving materials from the Ithaca College Library collections, scanning/photocopying, updating requests, and mailing library materials delivered through interlibrary loan. Visit our website www.icjobs.org for a full description and to apply. Questions about online application, call (607) 274-1207.
Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
NYSLAA conference
NYSLAA conference update
I would like to keep a list going of people who will be attending the NYSLAA conference this year. At the moment, I know of 5 people trying to get library approval.
If you are interested in going or already gotten your library approval, please let me know.
We can coordinate rides and hotel rooms.
Thank you -
Heidi Jensen
I would like to keep a list going of people who will be attending the NYSLAA conference this year. At the moment, I know of 5 people trying to get library approval.
If you are interested in going or already gotten your library approval, please let me know.
We can coordinate rides and hotel rooms.
Thank you -
Heidi Jensen
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