Library Learning
ALS News For Saturday, July 4, 2009
250 Words or Less,
by Paul Santos
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ALS Needs You! |
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 Alliance Library System Board of Directors Call for Nominations - The ALS Board of Directors Election Committee is soliciting individuals interested in having their names placed on the ballot for the Alliance Library System Board of Directors. Positions available are: more... |
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ILLINET Interlibrary Loan Traffic Form now available |
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The provision of resources through the unique model of resource sharing – Interlibrary Loan - continues to be a core service for Illinois Library Systems and ILLINET member libraries. more... |
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In the news ... |
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Chillicothe Public Library was featured on a national blog. Check out the story here. |
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ALS and LearningTimes Announce ATLAS |
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Alliance Library System (ALS) and LearningTimes are pleased to announce the debut of ATLAS (Alliance Trail to Learning and Syndicated Sites) at http://www.atlaspodcasts.org. ATLAS is a new set of social media tools ALS is using to promote information and historical photos about Illinois history. ALS and LearningTimes partnered to create this innovative and exciting new model of collaborative digital imaging collections using multimedia and social networking tools to bring historical times to life, and involving a community at large in its creation. more... |
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Passavant earns national recognition for nursing |
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Passavant earns national recognition for nursing excellence Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville has achieved Magnet designation for excellence in nursing services by the American Nurses Credential Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®. Passavant is among the 5 percent of hospitals nationwide to achieve the Magnet Recognition®, and one of only 19 in Illinois. Passavant Area Hospital-Sibert Library is an ALS member and Karen Douglas is the librarian. Congratulations on this achievement! |
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Here's a tip - The new ALS Tip Sheet is here ... |
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Looking for a handy, printable, quick guide to ALS services, departments, and staff? Look no further! The latest edition of the ALS Tip Sheet is here! It will help you figure out who to call and where to look for more information. You can always find the latest version, along with other great resources, in the Library Toolkit. For a shortcut to the ALS Tip Sheet, click here. |
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It's all about passion! |
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 I’ve been thinking about this article for a long time...trying to fit together the right words, the right sentiments without being too sappy....so here is my attempt at talking about that inner light that drives us to soar and be the best Library leaders we can...it’s all about passion baby!!!.......kpRead the entire article. |
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Yard Sale for the Environment |
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 The Alliance Library System Yard Sale has been rescheduled! Alliance Library System will host a Yard Sale for the Environment on Thursday, July 16, 2009, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Friday, July 17, 2009, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. at its office at 600 High Point Lane in East Peoria. We invite libraries to host a booth selling books and magazines from their library. more... |
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Free art books for rural libraries |
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The Distribution to Underserved Communities Library Program (DUC) distributes books on contemporary art and culture free of charge to rural and inner-city public libraries, public schools and alternative reading centers nationwide. more... |
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What's New at WJIL |
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 Browse the WJIL State of the Stats, find out how you can get the WJIL “wordle” out, utilize the newly published Competency Index for the Library Field and learn more about bringing Web 2.0 into Academic Libraries. All of this and more in the latest What’s New! |
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ALS Annual Awards |
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 Do you have an extraordinary staff member? board trustee? volunteer? Would you like to recognize them? If so, please take a moment to look over the categories of the ALS Annual Awards, pick the one that is right for them, and fill out a nomination form . It’s easy and the recipient will definitely appreciate your efforts! Be sure to check out our new award this year titled “Going Green Award.”
Nomination Deadline - September 11, 1 pm
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U of I Librarian Receives Award |
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarian Receives Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Award more... |
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2010 Emerging Leaders Application Process Now Open |
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The American Library Association (ALA) is now accepting applications for the 2010 class of Emerging Leaders. The deadline to apply is July 31, 2009. The program is designed to enable approximately 100 library workers to get on the fast track to ALA and professional leadership. Participants are given the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, network with peers and get an inside look into the ALA structure and activities. more... |
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Long time library support Marjorie Bergland passes away |
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Marjorie Bergland of Aledo served on the Mercer County Library Board for over 36 years and was president of the Western Illinois Library System and the transition board. The Alliance library System board and members recognize and thank Marge for her many, many years of service and dedication to the Illinois Library community. She will be remembered. Read her obituary. |
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2009 ALS Trends Report Released |
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 Annually, the Alliance staff write a report highlighting the main socioeconomic and demographic trends that impact libraries. It includes the major trends, changes in the Illinois’ demography and the very popular Watch List that points to the 26 most interesting libraries in North America. more... |
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Director's Notebook |
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 This month’s Director’s Notebook is ready. Watch it here, or click the Director’s Notebook icon found on the ALS website any time. |
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Attention Medical Librarians: Online Patient Safety Course |
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For the first time, NN/LM-Greater Midwest Region is offering the Patient Safety Resource Seminar: Librarians on the Front Lines in an online format. This six-week course will cover the same materials as the four-hour in-person class, but you can take it at your own pace via Moodle. It will cover definitions, system issues, and legislation. Additionally, the course allows you to focus in one of three areas: patient safety to consumers, advocating patient safety in your institution, or teaching patient safety. more... |
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WJIL Eligibility Policy |
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This policy was developed by the WebJunction Illinois Advisors Team along with the Illinois State Library. Don’t miss out on this opportunity. Check to see if you are eligible for registration on WJIL.
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Handheld Librarian conference! |
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More people than ever are using mobile devices for a wide variety of purposes including communication, internet access, text messaging, and entertainment. It is important that libraries provide services on these devices as use increases. more... |
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