On Sunday afternoon this past weekend, the Big Springs Museum in Caledonia (20 miles southwest of Rochester) was the victim of a theft which was discovered last night. The museum was robbed while staffed, of several military objects including a Civil War Era surgical Kit (Wade and Ford Set C 1861), a Nazi helmet, several WWII era medals, and two Hitler Youth knives. We are trying to locate photographs to share.
The perpetrator distracted our docent. The objects were in locked cases, and the locks were cut.
Please be on the alert for this type of event in your museum.
Thank you.
Jean Guthrie, Big Springs Museum
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Grant workshop being offered by RRLC
Nonprofit Works Presents
How Grants Work
Rochester, NY
February 9, choose 9 am to 12 pm or 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm, Brighton Town Hall, 2300 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618
See http://www.nonprofitworks.com/courses/gd_howgrantswork.asp
This popular workshop is an excellent way for program staff, administrators, and boards of directors to gain a general understanding of what grants are all about and the elements required for success. Equal attention is given to the needs and interests of both your organization and grantmakers. Participants receive Word and Excel templates to help them develop grant proposals.
Topics include:
- Understanding what’s most important to grantmakers
- Researching grants and approaching grantmakers prior to applying
- How to plan programs and projects before writing grants
- Preparing information commonly asked for in grant applications
- Building a grantseekers tool kit to help you save time
Cost: $50 per person, includes materials, refreshments and parking (group discounts available)
Instructor: Nonprofit Works President, Paul Mastrodonato, has helped nonprofits obtain funding from foundations, corporations, and government agencies for over 18 years. Paul’s presentation style is known for being informative, interactive, relaxed, and fun.
Pre-registration is required. For more information about this or other Nonprofit Works courses,
call us at (518) 581-8841, e-mail us at mail@nonprofitworks.com, or visit our website at www.nonprofitworks.com
Job Opportunity at Ithaca College
The Ithaca College Library has an opening for a Circulation Services Coordinator. Interested individuals should apply online at www.icjobs.org, and attach a cover letter and resume; a complete position description may be found at www.icjobs.org.
Questions about the online application process should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274-1207. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Ithaca College is a selective medium-sized comprehensive college in the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of Central New York. The city of Ithaca and surrounding environs offer diverse cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities in a small college town setting. Founded as a school of music in 1892, the college has long recognized the value of combining theory and performance, providing a rigorous education that blends liberal arts and professional programs. In the words of its vision statement, “Ithaca College strives to become the standard of excellence for residential comprehensive colleges, fostering intellect, creativity, and character in an active, student-centered learning community.”
The primary mission of the Ithaca College Library is to enhance teaching and learning at the College through the provision of flexible, diverse, and user-centered information services and resources. The library staff works to create an organization that is receptive to innovation, recognized for efficient management, and focused on continuous improvement in its services, resources, and facility. This commitment to continuous improvement has resulted in a sustained increase in the use of library services, resources, and facilities.
Thank you,
Ben Hogben, Manager, Access Services
Ithaca College Library
Ithaca, NY
Questions about the online application process should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274-1207. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Ithaca College is a selective medium-sized comprehensive college in the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of Central New York. The city of Ithaca and surrounding environs offer diverse cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities in a small college town setting. Founded as a school of music in 1892, the college has long recognized the value of combining theory and performance, providing a rigorous education that blends liberal arts and professional programs. In the words of its vision statement, “Ithaca College strives to become the standard of excellence for residential comprehensive colleges, fostering intellect, creativity, and character in an active, student-centered learning community.”
The primary mission of the Ithaca College Library is to enhance teaching and learning at the College through the provision of flexible, diverse, and user-centered information services and resources. The library staff works to create an organization that is receptive to innovation, recognized for efficient management, and focused on continuous improvement in its services, resources, and facility. This commitment to continuous improvement has resulted in a sustained increase in the use of library services, resources, and facilities.
Thank you,
Ben Hogben, Manager, Access Services
Ithaca College Library
Ithaca, NY
NYSLAA nominations needed
Award Nominations
Craig Koste & Ray Murray Award Nomination Process
Each year, NYSLAA seeks nominations from its members for each of these awards. The Executive Council reviews the nominations in April of each year and notifies the recipients. The awards are presented at the annual conference in June.
To nominate, please compile a packet including: your nomination letter, supporting letters, and any other pertinent documentation. Please include the name of the nominee's supervisor for notification. The deadline for the submission is March 31st of each year.
Send nomination packets (or questions) for either award to the NYSLAA President:
Sally McMaster
President
University of Rochester
Rush Rhees Library
775 Library Road
Rochester, NY 14627
Phone: (585) 275-9502
Fax: (585) 273-5310
Term: 01 Jan 2010 - 31 Dec 2011
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Just wanted to wish all the Library Assistants a very Merry Christmas (Happy Hanukkah for those it applies) and a very Happy New Year as well.
The PLS office will be closed on Thursday, December 24 & Friday, December 25th.
as well as - Friday, January 1st.
Stay safe and healthy!
Heidi
The PLS office will be closed on Thursday, December 24 & Friday, December 25th.
as well as - Friday, January 1st.
Stay safe and healthy!
Heidi
Monday, December 21, 2009
Roller Derby and Dewey Decimals
Great article on CNN about a librarian who is a roller derby girl.
Check it out!
What do you do on your off time from the library?
http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/08/31/roller.derby.librarian/index.html#cnnSTCText
Check it out!
What do you do on your off time from the library?
http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/08/31/roller.derby.librarian/index.html#cnnSTCText
Thursday, December 17, 2009
New RRLC Library Assistants Schedule
Did you know there is a Library Assistants Group in the Rochester area?
This group meets four times a year at the RRLC office, located in Fairport, NY.
We are a core group of people who discuss workshop ideas, community service and Library Assistant opportunities on a state and national level.
We would love to see new people attend these meetings.
For 2010, two out of the four meetings will be held in the evening. Each meeting last no longer than 2 hours. Some meetings are about an hour and a half.
Please note the times for each meeting date.
Tuesday, February 9th - 9:15am start time
Monday, May 10th - 5:30pm start time
Monday, Sept. 13th - 5:30pm start time
Tuesday, Dec. 7th - 9:15am start time
This group meets four times a year at the RRLC office, located in Fairport, NY.
We are a core group of people who discuss workshop ideas, community service and Library Assistant opportunities on a state and national level.
We would love to see new people attend these meetings.
For 2010, two out of the four meetings will be held in the evening. Each meeting last no longer than 2 hours. Some meetings are about an hour and a half.
Please note the times for each meeting date.
Tuesday, February 9th - 9:15am start time
Monday, May 10th - 5:30pm start time
Monday, Sept. 13th - 5:30pm start time
Tuesday, Dec. 7th - 9:15am start time
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