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Moving Forward #19

Posted in Collaboration & Cooperation, Moving Forward on November 26th, 2010 by Leslie Bednar – Be the first to comment

Moving Forward – an update from LCLS

No. 19

November 26, 2010

Southern IL library system merger conversations:

The merger process has reached a defining phase, and your planning panel representatives need to hear from you as they consider critical aspects of the new super System. How can you get involved?

Attend the planning panel meeting December 2^nd at Lincoln Trail Libraries System
Check out www.cooperationtoday.org and post comments on any facet of the merger
Meet with planning panel representatives at our merger update gatherings:

– Tuesday, November 30^th at Greenville Public Library, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

– Wednesday, December 1^st at Principia College (Marshall Brooks Library), 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Call or email your panel representatives:

– Linda McDonnell, Board President, President of the Six Mile RLD Board, llmcdonnell@excite.com, 618-452-3201]

– Ron Coleman, Board Vice President, Member of the Louis Latzer Memorial PL Board, rcoleman@highlandillibrary.org, 618-651-0102

– JoAnn Nabe, Board Treasurer, Member of the Edwardsville PL Board, jcnabe@charter.net, 618-656-7229

– Diane Steele, Board Member, Director of the Wood River PL, dianesteele12@gmail.com, 618-466-7753

– Alternate Elaine Steingrubey, Director of the Morrison-Talbott Library, elaines@waterloolibrary.org, 618-939-6232

— Alternate Harriett Zipfel, Director of the Belleville Public Library, harriett.zipfel@bellevillepubliclibrary.org, 618-234-0441

If you attend the panel meeting December 2^nd in Champaign, please note each day has several components, and interested parties are welcome to attend some or all:

Committee meetings run take place during the mornings
Building tours and lunch occur at midday
The entire panel meets during the afternoons

The agenda for December 2^nd is now posted on CooperationToday. We sincerely appreciate your attendance at panel and committee meetings and welcome your comments on CooperationToday.

Library Staff and Board Members Asked to Update L2 Profiles:

Eight Illinois library systems, working cooperatively with the Illinois State Library, have collaboratively planned, funded, and implemented a project to improve Library Learning (L2) operations and services. L2 is used by the statewide library community as an event calendar and registration system, a directory of Illinois libraries, and a directory of library staff and public library board members.

Now is the time for library staff and board members to check their Library Learning (L2) profile and update their information. Visit L2 at http://www.librarylearning.info to update profile information, change a password, list library affiliation(s), or add a photo. If you already have an L2 account, please do not create a new one to update information. If you have forgotten your password you can request that it be sent to you.

A library director (or designee) has the ability to edit his/her library’s profile information, as well as to add/remove staff affiliations, and to register staff for L2 events. Directors may look up their library building using Find Libraries, and then check their library’s record for accuracy. Directors may also view and update the staff and board members affiliated with their library.

Scholastic Warehouse Sale:

Scholastic is hosting a 3-day warehouse sale in Edwardsville, from December 7^th through the 9^th. More information can be found here.

Public Library Days and Dates for 2011-2012:

The ever-popular days and dates to remember for public libraries has been updated by Phil Lenzini and is now available on WebJunction. Follow the short guidelines to download your own version of the document here.

Upcoming continuing education opportunities at LCLS:

Tuesday, November 30, 2010 (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM), GateNet Circulation III: Notices & Holds Management and Web Resources. Please register in LibraryLearning (L2) here.
Friday, December 3, 2010 (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM), Searching and Editing in OCLC Connexion. Please register in LibraryLearning (L2) here.

Enjoy your weekend!

Leslie M. Bednar

Executive Director

lesliebednar@lcls.org

Moving Forward #18

Posted in Collaboration & Cooperation, Moving Forward on November 19th, 2010 by Leslie Bednar – Be the first to comment

Moving Forward – an update from LCLS

No. 18

November 19, 2010

Library System funding to be released:

Anne Craig (Director, Illinois State Library) just announced a transfer of funds to Illinois Library Systems. Lewis & Clark Library System will receive $199,714.36, completing the FY2010 appropriation of $904,241. This latest influx of truly appreciated funds will allow LCLS to operate through June 2011.

Southern IL library system merger conversations:

The merger project is proceeding on schedule. All four committees (legal, governance & membership; strategic planning; resource sharing and delivery) are tackling issues small and large in their quest to meet the timelines for proposal submission set by the Illinois State Library.

Tuesday, December 2^nd at Lincoln Trail Libraries System.

Each day has several components, and interested parties are welcome to attend some or all:

Committee meetings run take place during the mornings
Building tours and lunch occur at midday
The entire panel meets during the afternoons

Be sure to check the Cooperation Today web site for updated information including agendas, process documents and to comment on any aspect of the process. We encourage member participation at meetings and welcome your comments on Cooperation Today.

Updated Grant Information Now Available:

LCLS has updated its grants information and created an easy to use database to navigate the wealth of information at grants.lcls.org The site also has fundraising ideas and information regarding inservice opportunities. Check it out!

Merger Update Gatherings:

The success of the system merger depends on member participation. Follow the links to register in LibraryLearning (L2) and join your colleagues at one of the following member forums:

Tuesday, November 30^th at Greenville Public Library, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, December 1^st at Principia College (Marshall Brooks Library), 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

ILEAD U Application Deadline Extended to December 13:

Applications are now available for next year’s ILEAD U sessions at http://il.webjunction.org/il-ileadu and must be postmarked by December 13.

ILEAD U is the State Library’s initiative to help library staff understand and respond to user needs through the application of participatory technology tools and the creation of an easy-to-replicate model program. ILEAD U is made possible through a Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Grant.

If you’d like to create a team for ILEAD U but don’t have enough team members, or if you are an individual looking for an ILEAD U team to join, there’s a group for you. Access the group at http://il.webjunction.org/980/-/resources/overview to discuss your community needs and team dynamics.

The first cohort of 8 ILEAD U teams met for their final session last week. Visit BlogJunction Illinois for a summary of ILEAD U Project successes like Lincoln Lawgs, Nibiru and Under the Influence.