- Use new online forms for Dynix software support
- SCLS Foundation Cornerstone Award photos posted
- Member/Staff News
- Winter safety bookmarks available
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel no longer available through BadgerLink
- Time to apply for The Big Read
- ebrary launches free H1N1 searchable information center
- Apply now for the We the People Bookshelf
- Continuing Education Calendar
Use new online forms for Dynix software support
With the move to the new SCLS offices, the best way to report problems and ask questions for Dynix software-related support issues is to use our new online forms for each module.
We have created a new ILS Support page with links to the page for each module, where the support form for each module is easy to find. You will also find all of the usual report and work request forms on the module pages. Please continue to use those forms as appropriate. The new ILS Support page is located on the LINK Support Page under ILS Support. You can access it by clicking on "Problems & Questions."
As we become more involved in the migration to the new Koha ILS, we need to manage our time as efficiently as possible. Using the online forms will allow us to prioritize support requests and share them more easily when someone is not in the office.
Of course, if you need to call us you can always do so! For now, Dynix software-related support calls should be directed to our new number at (608) 242-4720.
Please continue to use the Automation Help Desk line at (608) 242-4710 to report problems with PC's, equipment, telecommunications and locked stations.
SCLS Foundation Cornerstone Award photos posted
Photos from the SCLS Foundation’s first annual Cornerstone Award presentation are now available online at http://picasaweb.google.com/sclsphotos. The award was presented to Peter and Ann Hamon in recognition of their lifetime of service to public libraries.
The Cornerstone Award is given to an individual or individuals who have had a significant and long-term impact on enhancing public libraries in South Central Wisconsin and represent the values and mission of the SCLS Foundation.
The award reception was held Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Promega Corporation’s BioPharmaceutical Technology Center in Fitchburg. Refreshments for the evening were graciously provided by Cedar Grove Cheese and Capital Brewery.
Member/Staff News You are cordially invited to attend a 45th anniversary celebration for the DeForest Area Public Library on Tuesday, Dec. 1, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. A brief presentation will take place at 6:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
The Lodi Public Library welcomes Nancy Spencer as a part-time library assistant. Nancy lives near Lake Wisconsin and has previous library experience from the Poynette Public Library.
The Monroe Public Library seeks an outgoing and dynamic director to lead and manage library operations due to an upcoming June 2010 retirement. Candidates must have a Master’s Degree from an ALA accredited library program, four plus years of progressively responsible public library service as a director, assistant director or head of a large department, excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrable commitment to a high level of patron service, ability to recruit, mentor and maintain talented staff, ability to maintain a positive working relationship with the library board and school district, and strong knowledge of technology germane to public libraries. Any experience with managing union staff and grant writing would be a benefit. The starting salary is $55,000, which is negotiable depending on experience and qualifications. Also included is a comprehensive benefits and retirement package. Expected starting date is June 21, 2010. To apply, please submit the following before Feb. 15, 2010: letter of application; detailed resume; one-page statement detailing your management style and community relations philosophy; and three professional references. Send these to: Anita Huffman, Board President, Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Avenue, Monroe, WI 53566. Additional library information can be found at www.monroepubliclibrary.org.
Stoughton Public Library is seeking an innovative and enthusiastic Children’s Services Librarian to provide high-level reader’s advisory and reference service; supervise all activities and staff in the Children’s Department; and coordinate children’s and family programming. Must be able to work effectively with all ages. Familiarity with both print and online information resources for children is essential. ALA accredited Master's Degree in Library Science and one year of youth services experience required. Strong communication, sophisticated computer skills, and reference training/experience necessary. Supervisory experience desirable. Full-time salary is $41,808 with excellent benefit package. Varied schedule includes regular night and weekend hours. Send resume and application by 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 14, 2009, to Luann Alme, City Clerk, Stoughton City Hall, 381 E. Main St., Stoughton, WI 53589. Application and position description are available online at the City of Stoughton website, in-person at Stoughton City Hall, or by calling (608) 873-6281. The City of Stoughton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Winter safety bookmarks available
Several weeks ago Susan Burleigh, the Wisconsin Emergency Management preparedness coordinator, presented a “ReadyWisconsin” workshop for libraries in the Winding Rivers Library System. They suggested that she create a Winter Safety bookmark for library use, which she has done.
The PDF version of the bookmark is available for libraries to use. Libraries can download and print the bookmarks, or SCLS will print them for you at no cost. To order bookmarks, contact Mark Ibach at (608) 246-5612.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel no longer available through BadgerLink
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has notified EBSCO that the newspaper has signed an exclusive agreement with NewsBank Inc., and that after Dec. 31, 2009, the newspaper will no longer be available via BadgerLink.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel staff responsible for signing the contract indicated that the NewsBank contract was the result of a larger effort to obtain a package of services for the newspaper including long-term preservation archive maintenance, production of feeds to third parties, hosting the underlying archives for the newspaper website, third party sales, production of searchable PDFs, and royalties for use of the content. EBSCO previously had obtained rights to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel through the McClatchy Company. EBSCO had made an effort to contract directly with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
The Reference and Loan Library staff will continue to analyze the need for historical and current access to Wisconsin newspapers and the longer-term options for obtaining it. Staff also continues to work with EBSCO and NewspaperArchive to increase the number of Wisconsin newspapers available through BadgerLink, but the process will take time because rights management remains difficult. Staff will work with the Library Information Technology Advisory Committee (LITAC) to further explore needs, issues, and recommendations in this area and plans to solicit information from the library community as a part of the process.
Time to apply for The Big Read
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and in cooperation with Arts Midwest, announces the 2010 deadline for The Big Read, a program to revitalize the role of literature in American culture.
Organizations may apply for grants ranging from $2,500 to $20,000 with the grant size determined by community population, number of activities planned, and artistic excellence and merit. Selected communities will participate in The Big Read from September 2010 through June 2011.
Communities across the country have strengthened their Big Read projects by enlisting the support of art, science, history, and children’s museums, as well as aquaria, arboreta, botanical gardens, nature centers, and zoos. Since 2006, more than 800 awards have been made to communities across the country. Learn more about Big Read events and access free online versions of Reader’s, Teacher’s, and Audio Guides at www.NEABigRead.org. Applicants must choose one of 31 available Big Read selections, including this year’s new title “In the Time of the Butterflies” by Julia Alvarez.
Big Read grants require the participation of a library as a lead applicant or a partner. Grant funds, which must be matched with nonfederal funds, may be used for such expenses as book purchases, speaker fees and travel, salaries, advertising, and venue rental.
Organizations selected to participate in The Big Read will receive a grant, access to online training resources and opportunities, educational and promotional materials to support community involvement, an organizer’s guide for developing and managing Big Read activities, inclusion of the organization and its activities on The Big Read website, and the prestige of participating in a national program.
The application can be downloaded at http://neabigread.org/guidelines.php. The proposal deadline is Feb. 2, 2010. Questions should be directed to Arts Midwest at (612) 238-8010.
ebrary launches free H1N1 searchable information center
ebrary, a leading provider of digital content products and technologies, has created a publicly available research center featuring an interactive, searchable database of documents pertaining to the H1N1 influenza pandemic. Available at http://h1n1.ebrary.com, the new site contains a growing selection of reports, papers, newsletters, posters, and other important materials from government agencies and other trusted sources.
“Like many people, ebrary employees have been experiencing fear, confusion, and frustration regarding H1N1 as a number of us have young children, and others have loved ones with medical conditions that put them at higher risk,” said Kevin Sayar, president of ebrary. “In the course of doing research ourselves, we realized that we can help people find answers to their questions regarding H1N1 by making vital information more accessible.”
“A good portion of the world’s most important information is currently trapped within PDF documents, which cannot be easily searched, used, or managed online,” said Christopher Warnock, CEO of ebrary. “We are proud to use our technology to make critical data within many different types of documents available to anyone seeking information regarding the growing H1N1 pandemic.”
ebrary’s new H1N1 (Influenza) Searchable Information Center provides extensive research capabilities including the following:
- multiple options for searching, navigating, and browsing;
- ebrary “InfoTools,” which turns every word into a portal to additional information on the web;
- notes and highlights;
- ability to copy/paste and print text with automatic citations and URL hyperlinks back to the source; and
- personal bookshelves with moveable folders that can be emailed to others.
Apply now for the We the People Bookshelf
The ALA Public Programs Office is partnering with the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) for the seventh We the People Bookshelf project. This year’s theme, “A More Perfect Union,” invites reflection on the idea of the United States as a “union,” a “One” as well as a “Many,” and will complement library programs observing the sesquicentennial of the Civil War. To stimulate programming, the Bookshelf features a DVD edition of “The Civil War,” the award-winning documentary by Ken Burns, including the rights to show the series to public audiences.
Public and school (K-12) libraries are invited to apply online through Jan. 29, 2010, at http://publicprograms.ala.org/bookshelf. A single application may be submitted on behalf of multiple libraries within a library system, school district or community. Individual branch and school libraries are also encouraged to apply.
In spring 2010, NEH will award 4,000 libraries a collection of 17 classic hardcover books for young readers, related to the theme “A More Perfect Union,” as well as the option to receive Spanish translations of three titles, and bonus materials for readers of all ages. Successful applicants will also receive accompanying materials for programming, including bookplates, bookmarks and posters.
For programming ideas and tips, access to the guidelines and application, book titles, and further details, visit http://publicprograms.ala.org/bookshelf. If you have questions, contact [email protected].