MLS E-nnounce: Volume 1, Issue 10


	Volume 1 Issue 10 June 6, 2007

Announcements

The Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Library System will meet on Monday, June 18, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. at the MLS Chicago office. The board packet will be posted on the MLS website at http://www.mls.lib.il.us/board/index.asp.

REMINDER: Voting for MLS FY08 Board of Directors is open through June 14, 2007 at http://www.mls.lib.il.us/board/elections.asp.

MLS E-nnounce has been in production for over 6 months, and we are looking for your input. An outcome of last year’s Strategic Direction planning, the newsletter was implemented to meet the needs of MLS members desiring a main communication vehicle from MLS staff. Please complete the survey at http://fs8.formsite.com/mlsystem/form711839885/index.html by June 20, 2007. Results will be shared in a future issue.

MLS is looking for four members to serve on the 2007 MLS Awards Committee. This committee of one member from each library type, a MLS board member, and a MLS staff member will coordinate the nomination process and select the winners, presented at the annual meeting. Interested members should email Gretel Stock-Kupperman at stockg@mls.lib.il.us.

The FY2008 Illinois Public Library Per Capita and Equalization Aid grant requires that libraries must submit a Disaster Plan adopted after October 15, 2005. To access information about state library suggestions for Disaster Planning visit http://cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/library/what_we_do
equalizationgrant.html#percapita. Libraries are encouraged to utilize dPlan(tm): The Online Disaster-Planning Tool, available at http://www.dplan.org. Questions, contact MLS Consultants at consultants@mls.lib.il.us.

Libraries applying for E-Rate funding need to submit Item 21 Attachment for one or more of their FY2007 FRNs online at http://www.sl.universalservice.org/menu.asp using their Form 471 application number and security code. For more information visit http://www.usac.org/sl/applicants/step07/form471-attachments.aspx?WT.mc_id=sl-newsbrief-20070330. [Permalink]

School Librarian for a Day is a Hit!

Over fifty individuals from Chicago Public School libraries and Metropolitan Library System member libraries contributed to the success of the first School Library for a Day (SLFAD) event, which took place April 23, 2007. Funded by a LSTA grant, this event brought together CPS librarians and MLS librarians in the hopes of creating long-term partnerships. [Permalink]
Read full article http://www.mls.lib.il.us/ennounce/2007/01_10/SLFAD.asp

Continuing Education Events

The MLS Chicago Office will be under construction from July 1 to mid September. All Chicago workshops have been moved to another downtown location or to the Burr Ridge office. Please check the MLS CE Calendar for exact locations.

Project Management, Dan Wiseman, Monday, June 18, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Burr Ridge.

We've Got to Stop Meeting Like This: Meetings That Matter, Dan Wiseman, Monday, June 18, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Burr Ridge.

Supervisor's Series (#1 of 12): Managing People, David Seleb and Gretel Stock-Kupperman, Tuesday July 17, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Burr Ridge and 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Chicago *Construction Location*.

For more info and to register, visit the MLS CE Calendar at http://www.mls.lib.il.us/calendar. [Permalink]

Library Invaded by Teens and Technology

The Blue Island Public Library has been invaded by teens and technology, thanks in part to the creative talents of staff member Darren Thompson and his use of library 2.0 technologies to create a space for young adults within the library. The Tech Annex also provides a wide range of services for all library patrons including a recording studio, enclosed computer classroom, 3D Animation software, and video editing equipment. [Permalink]
Read full article http://www.mls.lib.il.us/ennounce/2007/01_10/blueislandteenstech.asp

SWAN Tech Users Group Meeting

The next SWAN Tech Users Group meeting will be Thursday, June 14, 2007, 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Burr Ridge.

The topics will be Web PAC Pro Demo, Installation of MilCirc using Microsoft Vista, IUG Report, SWAN Projects Update and SWAN Announcements. Join your colleagues from SWAN member libraries and central site staff for an informative presentation, networking and sharing best practices.

For more info and to register, visit the MLS CE Calendar at http://www.mls.lib.il.us/calendar. [Permalink]

Meet MLS Staff: Lynette Glenn

With a strong belief in providing excellent customer service, Lynette Glen, Administrative Assistant for the Consulting and Continuing Education Department, stands by her values. Working for MLS for the past seven years, Lynette’s main areas of responsibility include CE registration, membership and serving as the System’s main phone operator. [Permalink]
Read full article http://www.mls.lib.il.us/ennounce/2007/01_10/mlsstafflynette.asp

Member Spotlight: MLS Local History Group

Did you know that MLS has member library networking groups in a variety of interests and subjects? Ranging from young adult to solo librarians to library staff interested in graphic design and reference, these member networking groups provide an opportunity for library staff to network and share ideas outside of their library. Up first is the MLS Local History Networking group. [Permalink]
Read full article http://www.mls.lib.il.us/ennounce/2007/01_10/localhistorygroup.asp

Next Issue

The next issue of MLS E-nnounce will appear June 20, 2007. [Permalink]

Gretel Stock-Kupperman, stockg@mls.lib.il.us

Christina Stoll, stollc@mls.lib.il.us