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Announcements

The MLS Annual Meeting will be held Friday, November 9, 2007, 9:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m., at Roosevelt University. An agenda is available at http://www.mls.lib.il.us/calendar/Flyers/2695.pdf . Register through the MLS Calendar of Events at http://www.mls.lib.il.us/calendar/ .

MLS announces the Aspirations, Realities, and Opportunities Conference, Friday, November 2, 2007. Explore the changing role of the special librarian today, and how library professionals can navigate the chutes and ladders of their careers, now and in the future. Register at http://www.dupagels.lib.il.us/calendar/detailpages/1188332814.html .

Registration is open for the 2007 School Librarians’ Holiday Program on Friday, December 7, 2007 at the Field Museum. This year’s program focuses on The Curriculum Connection: How Museums Serve School Libraries. Networking, vendors, and refreshments will be available. Register at http://www.mls.lib.il.us/calendar/ .

MLS is pleased to offer library staff a block of tickets to “WICKED,” the longest running Broadway musical in Chicago history! Purchase tickets for just $37.50 for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday performances between now and October 11, 2007. A $20 savings! Call (312) 902-1400 today or visit www.BroadwayInChicago.com. Use the code “LIBRARY” when ordering. Offer expires September 30.

Don't forget to get the Illinois School Library Media Association’s 2007 Fall Conference on your calendar! The theme is Making Powerful Learners Virtually Everywhere, and the workshops and presentations will offer a robust mix of media and formats for enhancing library programs in all types of schools. Register and find all conference and lodging details at www.ISLMA.org. Early bird rate applies until September 29! [Permalink]

MLS Presents Annual Report and Audit

At the end of the fiscal year, Metropolitan Library System (MLS) must present an annual report to the Illinois State Library. The document will soon be available online. Read on for a few highlights. [Permalink]
Read full article http://www.mls.lib.il.us/ennounce/2007/01_17/annualreport.asp

Continuing Education Events

E-Rate Application Process, Joe Natale, Tuesday, October 2, 2007, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., MLS Burr Ridge

Supervisor's Series #4: Team Building, Gail Johnson and Pam Parr, Wednesday, October 3, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., MLS Burr Ridge

Teaching Technology to Your Patrons, Dawne Tortorella, Wednesday, October 3, 2007, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., MLS Chicago

Gaming in the School Library: Its Impact on Learning, Rebecca Butler and Jason Underwood, Thursday, October 4, 2007, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., MLS Burr Ridge

Introduction to Wikis: Practical Tips for Use & Implementation at Your Library, Kelly Watson, Friday, October 5, 2007, 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., MLS Chicago

Circulation Forum, Kelly Krieg-Sigman, Thursday, October 18, 2007, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Chicago State University

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

Grants

Target awards reading grants of up to $3,000 to schools and libraries. Applications are available at your local Target store or online. http://sites.target.com/site/en/corporate/page.jsp?contentId=PRD03-001818

NEA Foundation announces “Books Across America” grants of $1,000 to public schools serving economically disadvantaged students to purchase books for school libraries. Deadline for applications is November 12, 2007. http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/BAA_2007.htm

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and ALA invite public and school (K-12) libraries to apply for a We the People Bookshelf, a collection of classic books for young readers. The theme for the 2007-2008 Bookshelf is “Created Equal.” Apply online from September 10, 2007 through January 25, 2008 at http://www.ala.org/wethepeople/ . [Permalink]

Library Law: Changes in the Law of Interest to Libraries

Two new Illinois laws will affect both local libraries and library districts. The first new law changes the date of the general primary election; and the second is a law changing the provisions of the Library Records Confidentiality Act. [Permalink]
Read full article http://www.mls.lib.il.us/ennounce/2007/01_17/librarylaw_09_07.asp

SWAN: Governance Nominations

The SWAN Council self-nomination process closed on Friday, September 14, 2007. Ten candidates submitted their applications for five positions to be elected at large. And the nominees are... [Permalink]
Read full article http://www.mls.lib.il.us/ennounce/2007/01_17/SWANnominees.asp

MLS Service: Consulting

MLS Consultants have plenty of variety in their work. Whether it’s donning a hard hat to visit a new library site or negotiating knowledge management issues, their work with MLS member libraries is always diverse and interesting. [Permalink]
Read full article http://www.mls.lib.il.us/ennounce/2007/01_17/mlsconsulting.asp

Member Spotlight: CPS Area Coordinators

The staff of Chicago Public Schools Department of Libraries and Information Services works to help librarians, teachers, administrators, and community members improve their library programs. Two Area Library Coordinators, K.C. Boyd and Dorsey Chambers, have just started their positions this year. [Permalink]
Read full article http://www.mls.lib.il.us/ennounce/2007/01_17/CPSareacoord.asp

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Jeannie Dilger-Hill, dilgerj@mls.lib.il.us

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

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