News and resources for public libraries in Ontario helpdesk@sols.org (SOLS Web Master) http://www.sols.org 60 Easter Weekend Closures
SOLS offices will be closed and the delivery routes will not operate on Friday, April 2 and Monday, April 5, 2010. For libraries receiving delivery only on Fridays or Mondays, special arrangements have been made.
]]> stale/2010/04/07 newsitem880 Fri, 5 Mar 2010 09:12:26 EST SOLS News Focusing on competencies-the skills, knowledge, behaviors, and attitudes that are involved in a job-can help the library profession keep its footing. (link added to Clearinghouse/HR Resources) http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6719414.html?nid=2671&rid=#reg_visitor_id&source=title& stale/2010/03/29 newsitem878 Tue, 2 Mar 2010 19:02:25 EST Library News SOLS News http://www.sols.org/publications/signal/index.htm stale/2010/03/17 newsitem879 Fri, 5 Mar 2010 07:12:26 EST SOLS News (Via About.com)(Link added to Clearinghouse/Ready Reference Sources) http://websearch.about.com/od/referencesearch/tp/wikipedia-alternatives.htm?nl=1 stale/2010/03/15 newsitem877 Tue, 2 Mar 2010 18:09:52 EST Library News (Via LJ online) Are cozy mysteries about crime-solving witches and canine sleuths flying off the shelves in your library? Or do your patrons prefer harder-edged crime novels set in exotic lands? Library Journal is interested in learning more about mystery collections in public libraries. This brief survey will help LJ solve the big picture on mysteries: how they fare now and where they are headed. Results of this survey will be revealed in an April 15 feature of Library Journal. Please complete when you have 5 or 10 minutes. http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22A9PKCQJ5F stale/2010/03/16 newsitem876 Tue, 2 Mar 2010 18:09:52 EST Library News OLS-North's Webinar Series. Registration is now open. http://www.olsn.ca/template_sample.aspx?id=4230 stale/2010/03/22 newsitem875 Tue, 2 Mar 2010 18:09:52 EST Library News http://www.freedomtoread.ca/ stale/2010/02/28 newsitem874 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:30:39 EST Library News By Marshall Breeding (Link added to Clearinghouse/Technology Resources Resources) http://www.librarytechnology.org/perceptions2009.pl stale/2010/03/08 newsitem873 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:30:39 EST Library News Via Hawk's Eye on Public Libraries (Link added to Clearinghouse/Technology Resources) https://www.eff.org/wp/digital-books-and-your-rights stale/2010/03/08 newsitem872 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:30:39 EST Library News (US) An online resource center for all things related to presenting cultural programs for all types and sizes of libraries. (Link added to Clearinghouse/Programming Resources) http://programminglibrarian.org/ stale/2010/03/08 newsitem871 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:26:36 EST Library News Hill Strategies, Arts Research Monitor February 2010 http://www.ArtsResearchMonitor.com/arm_details.php?armUID=1146 stale/2010/03/10 newsitem870 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:26:36 EST Library News http://www.sols.org/aboutsols/board/summaries/index.htm stale/2010/03/16 newsitem869 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:26:36 EST SOLS News This tutorial introduces you to the basics of bibliographic records, specifically MARC (MAchine Readable Cataloging) format records-what they are, how and why they are used, and how to read them.(Link added to Clearinghouse/Technical Services Resources) http://www.oclc.org/support/training/connexion/marc/default.htm stale/2010/02/28 newsitem868 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:02:56 EST Library News School officials mounted a mobile Internet router to bus No. 92's sheet-metal frame, enabling students to surf the Web. The students call it the Internet Bus, and what began as a high-tech experiment has had an old-fashioned - and unexpected - result.(Via MNEt News) http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/12/education/12bus.html?ref=technology stale/2010/02/25 newsitem867 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:02:55 EST Library News Student journalists are often prevented from using social networks that may be the future of news. Plus, a high school librarian shares strategies for fighting information censorship. (Via MNEt News) http://spotlight.macfound.org/blog/entry/how_school_content_filters_block_content_and_learning/ stale/2010/03/01 newsitem866 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:02:55 EST Library News Links added to the Clearinghouse/ Legislation affecting public libraries in Ontario) http://www.sols.org/links/clearinghouse/administration/index.htm#Safety stale/2010/02/21 newsitem865 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:01:15 EST Library News Registration open http://www.accessola2.com/olita/insideolita/wordpress/wp- stale/2010/03/01 newsitem864 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:01:15 EST Library News Library services for blind and partially sighted Canadians are in jeopardy. For more than 90 years, the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) has struggled to fund these services with charitable dollars. But CNIB can't afford to go it alone any longer. http://righttoread.cnib.ca/about-right-to-read.aspx stale/2010/02/23 newsitem863 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:01:15 EST Library News Plan ahead, check the schedule. http://www.sols.org/librarydev/networking/librarycommittee/index.htm stale/2010/03/01 newsitem862 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:01:15 EST SOLS News A free comprehensive information website with easy-to-understand content developed by Imagine Canada that will provide Canadian charities with timely information and tools to ensure they have the resources to meet Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) requirements. (Link added to Clearinghouse/Library Administration Resources) http://charitytax.imaginecanada.ca/ stale/2010/02/22 newsitem861 Thu, 4 Feb 2010 15:54:29 EST Library News SOLS offices will be closed and the delivery routes will not operate on this day. For libraries receiving delivery only on Mondays, special arrangements have been made. stale/2010/02/15 newsitem860 Thu, 4 Feb 2010 15:54:29 EST SOLS News http://www.sols.org/publications/signal/index.htm stale/2010/02/26 newsitem859 Thu, 4 Feb 2010 10:54:29 EST SOLS News Updates http://campaign.constantcontact.com/render?v=001lnBTEkB9iIF8NXH6Efh9gTR38pHsw1PX-5bkpvbAeHHZ4slqJUSm7TgpXhKVONAU8Exb9zG8VOSUYYp0zW7jadc96t-uOyyTlYGsxK0M7KrqWTFBlwvEMYSL0ahEz9MCBGcK9b5NxqAIgkDIJQYvCpPvReYD_3Xgkir6LucD3Fgt4nwL7p6hIMjxFpuwj0lLkc45yXDFwW8QYUIpURdl2VyBnj-XcUbN stale/2010/02/07 newsitem857 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:57:45 EST Library News Added to Super Conference Program. Thursday February 25, 9:05 am (room tba). In July, Ontario will implement the Harmonized Sales Tax. What are the implications for libraries and how will this change affect your existing processes? This session is designed to provide a broad overview and to review issues and implications that you will need to be aware of in planning for your implementation of the HST. Speaker: Barbara Warren, Senior Manager, Indirect Tax, KPMG LLP http://www.accessola.com/ola/bins/content_page.asp?cid=5 stale/2010/02/26 newsitem856 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:57:45 EST Library News Ministry of Tourism and Culture's new Minister is Mr. Michael Chan http://www.premier.gov.on.ca/team/biography.asp?MPPID=74&Lang=EN stale/2010/02/10 newsitem855 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:57:45 EST SOLS News (Integrated Technology Group) Descriptions of this company's APEX technology also provides videos of all the different facets of how RFID is used in a library. (Link added to Clearinghouse/Technology Resources/RFID) http://www.integratedtek.com/content/RFID.asp stale/2010/02/10 newsitem854 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:57:45 EST Library News (Link added to Clearinghouse/Legislation affecting public libraries in Ontario) http://www.sols.org/links/clearinghouse/legislation/developmentcharges.htm stale/2010/02/14 newsitem853 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:58:23 EST SOLS News (via LJ) Being in sync with community needs is the single most important key to their success, identified by 73 percent of America's star libraries. http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6708551.htm2 stale/2010/01/22 newsitem851 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:05:27 EST Library News http://sols.informz.ca/sols/archives/archive_48621.html stale/2010/02/14 newsitem851 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:58:23 EST SOLS News Bill 168 will come into force in June 2010. It amends the Ontario OHS Act to address issues of workplace harassment and violence. (Via SMG Law)(Link added to Clearinghouse/Legislation affecting public libraries) http://www.sgmlaw.com/en/newsevents/SGMNewsDetail.cfm?ID=169 stale/2010/01/28 newsitem850 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:10:33 EST Library News songs as in partnership with The KARAOKE Channel]]> http://www.abc-canada.org/en/family_literacy_day stale/2010/01/28 newsitem849 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:10:33 EST Library News The second intake for the Community Adjustment Fund (CAF) from the Federal Economic Development Agency for southern Ontario for 2010-11 was launched on December 15, 2009. Applications are being accepted until 3 p.m. EST on January 18, 2010. http://southernontario.gc.ca/eic/site/723.nsf/eng/home stale/2010/01/18 newsitem848 Fri, 8 Jan 2010 16:50:33 EST Library News http://www.culture.gov.on.ca/english/library/fnplw.htm stale/2010/02/28 newsitem847 Thu, 7 Jan 2010 11:50:33 EST Library News Will provide grants of up to $500 for Ontario libraries' children's programs for 2010. Applications by 15 April, 2010 http://www.rurallearning.ca/sarah_badgley_fund.htm stale/2010/04/15 newsitem846 Thu, 7 Jan 2010 11:50:33 EST Library News http://www.sols.org/publications/signal/index.htm stale/2010/01/29 newsitem845 Thu, 7 Jan 2010 10:47:38 EST SOLS News Your report for Services for Under-Served Groups is due no later than March 31, 2011 and preferably within three months of completing the project. IT Support/Training is due no later than March 31, 2012 and preferably within three months of completing the project. http://www.sols.org/ministryprojects/$15MillionInvestment/appreport.aspx stale/2010/03/01 newsitem844 Wed, 6 Jan 2010 10:30:11 EST SOLS News Your report is due within one month of completing a program. If your library was funded for several different programs ending at different times, please submit multiple reports. If funding covered a program over several years, please submit an interim report no later than March 31, 2011 and a final report within one month of completing the program. http://www.sols.org/ministryprojects/$15MillionInvestment/edureport.aspx stale/2010/03/01 newsitem843 Wed, 6 Jan 2010 10:30:11 EST SOLS News Your report is due no later than March 31, 2011 but preferably within three months of expending your library credit. Please submit only one report covering all expenditures under your library credit. http://www.sols.org/ministryprojects/$15MillionInvestment/grantreport.aspx stale/2010/03/01 newsitem842 Wed, 6 Jan 2010 10:29:11 EST SOLS News Launched in 2009, this site continues to post lively new content that encourages the public to use their local library. The mission of the site is to be a catalyst that drives people to their local libraries. (Link added to Clearinghouse/Marketing and Public Relations) http://www.atyourlibrary.org/ stale/2010/01/13 newsitem841 Tue, 5 Jan 2010 11:55:31 EST Library News The Association for Library Service to Children's annotated list of Fall 2009 Great Interactive Software for Kids, including recommended age ratings http://www.atyourlibrary.org/ stale/2010/01/13 newsitem840 Tue, 5 Jan 2010 11:55:31 EST Library News For public libraries in Ontario, in cooperation with Knowledge Ontario http://www.cedrom-sni.com/KOFormation/Default.asp?Lang=ENG stale/2010/02/01 newsitem839 Mon, 4 Jan 2010 14:50:11 EST SOLS News Pour les bibliothèques publiques de l'Ontario dans le cadre de l'initiative de Knowledge Ontario. http://www.cedrom-sni.com/KOFormation/Default.asp?Lang=FRA stale/2010/02/01 newsitem838 Mon, 4 Jan 2010 14:50:11 EST SOLS News http://www.sols.org/librarydev/training/SOLSstaffatOLA2010.htm stale/2010/02/28 newsitem837 Mon, 4 Jan 2010 11:50:11 EST SOLS News stale/2010/01/16 newsitem836 Mon, 4 Jan 2010 11:50:11 EST SOLS News By the American Library Association. Office for Intellectual Freedom. This webinar will cover the basics of intellectual freedom in libraries, collection development policies, procedures for handling challenges to library materials, and tips on responding to controversies that may arise. Instructor: Angela Maycock, OIF Assistant Director. This one-hour session will be offered three times in February 2010. Registration is limited to 60 participants per session. http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/oif/oifprograms/webinars/index.cfm stale/2010/01/13 newsitem835 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:25:18 EST Library News "KO must ensure that it can demonstrate the strongest possible case to potential funders of the value of its work. We can make the case that through its provincial partnerships and collaborations, KO services generate significant cost savings. Now we are documenting the value of the services to Ontarians." http://www.knowledgeontario.ca/testimonials/ stale/2010/01/26 newsitem834 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:24:12 EST Library News ]]>Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us ! SOLS offices will close at noon on Thursday December 24, 2009. We will reopen on Monday, January 4, 2010. stale/2010/01/02 newsitem833 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:56:01 EST SOLS News stale/2010/01/10 newsitem833 SOLS News Seventy-five libraries in fourteen IT support and training projects were approved for a total of $1,608,308. Ten libraries in seven projects were approved for $299,486 under the service for under-served groups category. Announcement letters were sent to lead applicants on December 14th. http://www.sols.org/ministryprojects/$15MillionInvestment/application_fund_announcment.htm stale/2010/01/10 newsitem832 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:56:10 EST SOLS News Energizing read! A project exploring the possible futures for NSW public libraries in the year 2030 (.pdf)(Link added to Clearinghouse/Reports of Interest...) http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/services/public_libraries/publications/docs/bookendsscenarios.pdf stale/2010/01/10 newsitem831 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:45:20 EST Library News SOLS contracted with KPMG in summer 2009 to investigate options to relieve cost pressures on the delivery service. An email providing context on the study was sent to CEOs on December 15, 2009. The final report was submitted on November 16, 2009. http://www.sols.org/resourcesharing/delivery/deliveryreview2009_context.htm stale/2010/01/30 newsitem829 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:45:20 EST SOLS News Consortiums and partnerships are formed by libraries collaborating on projects including those funded for IT Support as part of the Application Program - $15 Million Investment from the Ministry of Culture.  SOLS has developed two templates to facilitate the writing of partnership agreements for projects or consortium agreements for the implementation of open source integrated library systems. http://www.sols.org/links/clearinghouse/administration/index.htm#Partnership stale/2010/01/30 newsitem828 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:45:20 EST SOLS News The legislation was passed on December 9 by the Ontario and federal legislatures (Link added to Clearinghouse/Legislation) http://www.sols.org/links/clearinghouse/legislation/index.htm#Harmonized stale/2009/12/30 newsitem827 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:17:51 EST Library News From TechSoup. This webinar is ideal for anyone who manages or volunteers in a public computer center, either in a library, housing development or social service agency. But also applicable to IT managers looking to better address staff needs. https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/schedule/display.do?udc=sg6do2uhaehv stale/2009/12/11 newsitem826 Mon, 7 Dec 2009 17:17:51 EST Library News Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), recently added 2009 selections http://www.ala.org/ala/newspresscenter/news/pressreleases2009/december2009/web_alsc.cfm stale/2009/12/12 newsitem825 Mon, 7 Dec 2009 17:17:54 EST Library News Libraries have responded to the proposed settlement of lawsuits challenging Google's Book Search project with a guide describing the major revisions, particularly those relevant to libraries. http://www.ala.org/ala/alonline/currentnews/newsarchive/2009/november2009/librariesongoogle112509.cfm stale/2009/12/09 newsitem824 Mon, 7 Dec 2009 17:17:53 EST Library News http://www.sols.org/publications/signal/index.htm stale/2010/01/01 newsitem823 Sun, 6 Dec 2009 10:57:51 EST SOLS News Registration is open. Deadline date is January 18, 2010. http://www.sols.org/libcollab/summerreading/index.htm stale/2010/01/19 newsitem822 Wed, 2 Dec 2009 15:24:47 EST SOLS News Please be advised that all claims for charges made through the Library Book Rate in 2009 must be submitted online to SOLS by Friday, January 15, 2010 http://www.sols.org/resourcesharing/INFO/policies%20and%20procedures/postage/index.htm stale/2009/12/16 newsitem821 Wed, 2 Dec 2009 15:24:47 EST SOLS News Moving to the next phase and are asking for volunteers to be part of a series of focus groups. To participate, please forward your name to Lorraine LeBlanc at OLS-N by Tuesday, December 15th. http://www.olsn.ca/symposium2020/index.aspx?&LangType=1033 stale/2009/12/16 newsitem820 Wed, 2 Dec 2009 15:24:47 EST Library News Will operate on Monday, December 21st, Tuesday, December 22nd, and Wednesday, December 23rd. The delivery routes will not operate from Thursday, December 24, 2009 through Friday, January 1, 2010. Regular delivery will resume on Monday, January 4, 2010. http://www.sols.org/resourcesharing/delivery/routes/index.htm stale/2010/01/04 newsitem819 Wed, 2 Dec 2009 12:01:47 EST SOLS News (via Swiss Army Librarian) The web site dedicated to helping you find out which of the noted celebrities of our time are with us, and which ones have died.(Link added to Clearinghouse/Ready Reference Resources) http://www.whosaliveandwhosdead.com/default.asp stale/2009/12/06 newsitem818 Tue, 1 Dec 2009 18:01:47 EST Library News (Smashing Magazine) Scroll down past commercial pages as examples to read about a number of best practices that are exclusive to web design for children's sites - practices that should usually not be attempted on a typical website. (Link added to Clearinghouse/Technology Resources) http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/11/27/designing-websites-for-kids-trends-and-best-practices/ stale/2009/12/09 newsitem817 Tue, 1 Dec 2009 15:01:47 EST Library News From C4LPT Guide to Social Learning (Link added to Clearinghosue/Technology Resources) http://c4lpt.co.uk/handbook/sociallearning.html stale/2009/12/08 newsitem816 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:18:46 EST Library News http://www.salondulivredetoronto.org/ stale/2009/12/15 newsitem815 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:18:46 EST Library News via Publishers' Weekly http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6703770.html stale/2009/12/06 newsitem814 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:48:46 EST Library News http://www.bookcentre.ca/news/canadian_children%E2%80%99s_book_centre_announces_winners_canadian_children%E2%80%99s_literature_awards stale/2009/12/06 newsitem813 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:48:46 EST Library News Supports ALA's Ahead to 2010 Strategic Plan to advocate for libraries.(Link added to Clearinghouse/Reprots of Interest) http://www.ala.org/ala/newspresscenter/news/pressreleases2009/november2009/alaweb_ors.cfm stale/2009/12/03 newsitem812 Fri, 19 Nov 2009 10:11:08 EST Library News This video explains in clear, easy to understand language just what Cloud Computing is, how it works and why it's useful for organizations and individuals (3 minutes) (via AlphaPLus Blog) http://www.commoncraft.com/cloud-computing-video stale/2009/12/01 newsitem811 Fri, 19 Nov 2009 09:11:07 EST Library News (.doc) http://www.sols.org/publications/misc/pandemicreadiness.doc stale/2009/12/31 newsitem810 Fri, 19 Nov 2009 09:11:07 EST SOLS News http://www.sols.org/publications/signal/november8_specialedition.htm stale/2009/12/28 newsitem809 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:11:07 EST SOLS News Coming up next week Nov 19, 2-3:30. Still time to register http://www.sols.org/librarydev/training/workshops/webinar8a.htm stale/2009/11/23 newsitem808 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:44:51 EST SOLS News Registration open. Details regarding the full program, registration, and hotel information http://www.accessola.com/superconference2010 stale/2009/12/23 newsitem807 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:46:34 EST Library News Key measures in the transitional rules will affect the arts and culture sector (via Ontario Arts Council News) http://www.arts.on.ca/Page3568.aspx#hst stale/2009/11/23 newsitem806 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 09:46:34 EST Library News Now featuring pieces from the Fall issue, with available excerpts from the print magazine, plus original articles found ONLY ONLINE. http://www.accessola.com/accessonline/onlineonly/index.php stale/2009/11/25 newsitem805 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 09:46:34 EST Library News By Anne Marie Madziak from SOLS. In Access Online, Fall 2009. http://www.accessola.com/AccessOnline/OnlineOnly/archives/fall2009/relationships.php stale/2009/11/30 newsitem804 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 09:46:34 EST SOLS News Ministry of Culture funding. Deadline Nov. 16, 2009 http://www.culture.gov.on.ca/english/Grants/csif/index.html stale/2009/11/17 newsitem803 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 16:41:38 EST Library News http://www.culture.gov.on.ca/english/library/oplsa_shortlist.htm stale/2009/11/18 newsitem802 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 16:40:38 EST Library News (via Nielsonwire) http://blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire/consumer/a-pocket-guide-to-social-media-and-kids/ stale/2009/11/11 newsitem801 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:40:38 EST Library News http://www.sols.org/publications/signal/index.htm stale/2009/12/01 newsitem800 Tue, 3 Nov 2009 13:14:46 EST SOLS News Go directly to our updated Clearinghouse list of links on this topic http://www.sols.org/links/clearinghouse/administration/index.htm#Pandemic stale/2009/12/01 newsitem796 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:47:50 EST SOLS News http://www.culture.gov.on.ca/english/culdiv/library/statistics/typicalweek-survey2009.htm stale/2009/12/01 newsitem795 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:17:50 EST Library News http://www.sols.org/aboutsols/board/summaries/index.htm stale/2009/12/31 newsitem794 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:50:50 EST SOLS News http://www.accessola.com/reading stale/2009/11/08 newsitem793 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:50:23 EST Library News November 15 is the deadline for submissions from public libraries. Two awards will be given to the most innovative TD Summer Reading Club programs in English and in French. http://www.td-club-td.ca/009003-400-e.html stale/2009/11/08 newsitem792 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:50:23 EST Library News With input from more than 100 librarians, the product features artwork inspired by 23 popular genres and subjects-all packed economically onto one DVD. Fantasy, mystery, cooking, sci-fi, and horror are just a few of the represented reading favorites. http://www.ylpl.lib.ca.us/ stale/2009/11/08 newsitem791 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:50:23 EST Library News Innovative software at the Yorba Linda Public Library CA, as mentionned at the Symposium http://www.ylpl.lib.ca.us/ stale/2009/11/08 newsitem790 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:05:18 EST Library News Toronto, November 12-13, 2009. The Summit will engage participants in crafting a blueprint for a reading Canada. http://www.nationalreadingsummit.ca/ stale/2009/11/14 newsitem789 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:14:29 EST Library News SOLS delivery service will be operating on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, stale/2009/11/12 newsitem788 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:39:22 EST SOLS News (série: Guide pour le développement des bibliothèques #4) Cette traduction d'un document, publié en mars 2009, comprend des politiques-cadres, des règlements pour le conseil d'administration, des politiques de gouvernance et sept politiques opérationnelles. De nouvelles éditions du guide comprendront des modèles additionnels de politiques opérationnelles. http://www.sols.org/publications/guides/trilliumpolicies2009/French/tofcfrench.htm stale/2009/10/23 newsitem787 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:26:07 EST SOLS News Thème du Club de lecture TD SUmmer Reading CLub Theme stale/2009/10/25 newsitem786 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:25:09 EST SOLS News Until now, one of the largest terminology and linguistic data banks in the world, was available only to employees of the Government of Canada and to subscribers. Those days are over! All Canadians-and all Web surfers, wherever they are - can now consult the Translation Bureau's flagship product free of charge.(Link added to Clearinghouse/French Services Resources and Core Collection of E-Reference Tools) http://www.noslangues-ourlanguages.gc.ca/manchettes-headlines/termium-eng.html stale/2009/10/22 newsitem785 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:05:17 EST Library News (.pdf) Employers' obligations toward their employees and workplaces during a health emergency are informed by statutes with which most employers are already familiar. See this summary and update (Link added to Clearinghouse/Library Administration Resources/Pandemic Preparedness) http://www.sbhlawyers.com/uploads/20090929%20Pandemic.pdf stale/2009/10/30 newsitem784 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:05:17 EST SOLS News Held in four venues across southern Ontario, in November. Register now! http://www.sols.org/librarydev/training/workshops/registration/workshop4form.htm stale/2009/11/01 newsitem783 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:05:17 EST SOLS News The theme this year is 'Media Literacy in the Digital Age', emphasizing the multiple literacy skills needed by today's youth for accessing, evaluating, repurposing, creating and distributing media content to successfully navigate their digital media world. http://www.medialiteracyweek.ca/en/default.htm stale/2009/11/07 newsitem782 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:02:17 EST Library News Coincides with Canadian Library Month. Use the CLA Promotional Resources]]> stale/2009/10/15 newsitem781 Mon, 5 Oct 2009 13:56:44 EST Library News 'Find It' license plate graphic etc http://www.fopl.ca/home/feature2/index.html stale/2009/10/15 newsitem780 Mon, 5 Oct 2009 16:56:44 EST Library News Marketing idea from Australia based on the concept that the public library is the new village green. How to use the booklet]]> (Link added to Clearinghouse/Marketing Resources http://www.alia.org.au/publiclibraries/ALIA.Little.Book.of.Public.Libraries_pdf.for.web.pdf stale/2009/10/15 newsitem779 Mon, 5 Oct 2009 13:56:44 EST Library News http://www.sols.org/publications/signal/index.htm stale/2009/10/19 newsitem778 Fri, 2 Oct 2009 09:24:52 EST SOLS News On proposed mandatory legislation to enforce filters in public and school libraries to block access to content (via OLA Headline Stories) http://www.accessola.com/ola/bins/content_page.asp?cid=110-2502-3417 stale/2009/09/30 newsitem777 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:24:10 EST Library News US national celebration of freedom to read http://www.bannedbooksweek.org/ stale/2009/09/26 newsitem776 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:54:10 EST Library News The SOLS delivery routes will not operate on Monday, October 12, 2009. The SOLS office will also be closed. Special arrangements have been made for libraries who only receive a delivery stop on Wednesdays. Please refer to the route schedules found on the SOLS website http://www.sols.org/resourcesharing/delivery/routes/index.htm stale/2009/10/13 newsitem775 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:54:10 EST SOLS News Archives jusqu'à maintenant inédites sur l'histoire du Québec et du Canada en douze thèmes pour explorer l'histoire du Québec et du Canada, de la Nouvelle-France jusqu'à nos jours. (Lien ajouté à Clearinghouse/Digital Collections) http://www.banq.qc.ca/histoire_quebec/branche_sur_notre_histoire/index.jsp stale/2009/09/30 newsitem774 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:54:10 EST Library News French e-books in Canada. Le détaillant Archambault vient de lancer Jelis.ca, un site de téléchargement de livres numériques francophones. (Via ABFO Blgo) (Link added to Clearinghouse /French Services Resources and /Développment des collections ... http://www.jelis.ca/accueil_fr.aspx stale/2009/10/04 newsitem773 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:54:10 EST Library News Important répertoire Internet réunissant les ressources professionnelles francophones: mieux-vivre au travail, marketing Internet, coaching conseils pour travailleurs et employeurs (Lien ajouté Clearinhouse/Gestion de bibliothèques publiques) http://www.ressourcespro.com/accueil stale/2009/09/28 newsitem772 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:54:10 EST Library News September 23-24 http://www.olsn.ca/symposium2020/index.aspx?&LangType=1033&id=3122 stale/2009/09/25 newsitem771 Tue 22 Sep 2009 18:08:29 EST Library News From age 0-17 fiction and non-fiction. Selected by a panel of experts including librarians http://www.communication-jeunesse.qc.ca/actualites/breves/fiches.php?id=50-56-14183 stale/2009/10/21 newsitem770 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:26:29 EST Library News Free on-line ready-to-teach lesson packages to use for your Remembrance Day program http://readingandremembrance.ca/2009.html stale/2009/11/01 newsitem769 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:56:29 EST Library News This presentation explores the latest findings of the Pew Internet &Amrican Life Project about broadband adoption and wireless connectivity and looks at why government agencies, associations, activists, and businesses should use varied digital strategies to serve the needs of different tribes of technology users. http://www.pewinternet.org/Presentations/2009/21--The-Nine-Tribes-of-the-Internet.aspx stale/2009/10/04 newsitem768 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:48:29 EST Library News Focuses on improving the library's relationship with local government. Full day session for CEOs and senior managers presented by Dr Andrew Sanction, Director of the University of Western Ontario's Local Government Program and Josh Morgan, PhD student and member of the London Public Library Board. http://www.sols.org/librarydev/training/workshops/workshop3.htm stale/2009/09/22 newsitem765 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:14:03 EST SOLS News Deadline is Monday, September 21, 2009 at 5 p.m. Five courses are offered for the Fall with a new course on 'Budgets'. Written by a CEO at an Ontario public library, this course will be of interest to all who have some responsibility for the library budget right from assisting with the development of a budget to monitoring or presenting it. http://www.sols.org/librarydev/training/advanced_excel/registration_information.htm stale/2009/09/22 newsitem764 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:58:03 EST SOLS News In Barrie Ontario, Nov 5 to 8. This event is open to all Native and non-Native literacy practitioners, not just those working in MTCU-funded LBS programs in Ontario. It is also open to others who are interested in learning more about Native literacy in Ontario. http://www.onlc.ca/newsfull.php?NewsID=45 stale/2009/10/10 newsitem763 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:48:13 EST Library News http://www.sols.org/publications/signal/index.htm stale/2009/09/23 newsitem762 Wed, 9 Sep 2009 10:01:03 EST SOLS News See our Clearinghouse collection of resources on Gaming http://www.sols.org/links/clearinghouse/publicservices/programming.htm#Gaming stale/2009/09/25 newsitem761 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:17:48 EST Library News Fairmont Royal York Hotel on Monday, September 21 through Wednesday, September 23. The theme is "Techs in the City: Making Sense of Library Technology." The Gathering includes the Committee's semi-annual meeting and an extensive program of technology-related sessions. http://www.sols.org/librarydev/networking/gathering/index.htm stale/2009/09/25 newsitem760 Tue, 8 Sep 2009 13:17:48 EST SOLS News September 8 http://www.nald.ca/index.htm stale/2009/09/09 newsitem759 Tue, 8 Sep 2009 11:17:48 EST Library News We have updated our Clearinghouse links on this topic. This includes sample library policies. http://www.library.on.ca/links/clearinghouse/administration/index.htm#Pandemic stale/2009/09/14 newsitem758 Tue, 8 Sep 2009 10:17:48 EST SOLS News The discussion has started! http://www.olsn.ca/symposium2020/symposium_blog.aspx?&LangType=1033 stale/2009/09/24 newsitem757 Fri, 4 Sep 2009 14:38:09 EST Library News Prepare yourselves ahead of time for the discussions http://www.olsn.ca/symposium2020/index.aspx?&LangType=1033&id=3122 stale/2009/09/25 newsitem756 Fri, 4 Sep 2009 14:38:02 EST Library News The SOLS delivery routes will not operate. The SOLS office will also be closed. Special arrangements have been made for the library that receives delivery only on Mondays http://www.sols.org/resourcesharing/delivery/routes/index.htm stale/2009/09/07 newsitem755 Wed, 2 Sep 2009 17:04:57 EST SOLS News September 24, 2009, in Toronto. You can still register. http://www.olsn.ca/symposium2020/index.aspx?langtype=1033 stale/2009/09/20 newsitem754 Wed, 2 Sep 2009 17:04:57 EST Library News In this edition - Update on the $15 Million Dollar Investment in Public Libraries, new consortium purchasing agreements, PLOG/PE funding, AODA information, New Infrastructure Grant for Non-profit Organizations, and more http://www.sols.org/publications/signal/index.htm stale/2009/08/31 newsitem753 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:20:57 EST SOLS News Gale support page has more information on the change. SOLS is also hosting two free webinars on the topic]]> http://access.gale.com/ontario/ stale/2009/09/17 newsitem752 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:54:01 EST Library News Registration for Fall workshops and webinars is now open http://www.sols.org/librarydev/training/workshops/index.htm stale/2009/08/24 newsitem751 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:13:43 EST SOLS News Projects that are eligible include art galleries, libraries, museums, performing arts centres, projects that preserve or enhance heritage structures and multi-purpose community centres with an arts component. The deadline for applications is August 18th, 2009. http://www.bcfontario.ca/english/ISF/not-for-profit-intake.html stale/2009/08/19 newsitem750 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:20:08 EST Library News Liverpool PL (NY) staff know that keeping the community tuned-in to the library means reaching out to where customers, live, work and play http://www.polarislibrary.com/Newsletter/Summer09/spotlight.htm stale/2009/08/16 newsitem749 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:20:08 EST Library News Announcements of the approved projects have been sent to applicants and posted on the website http://www.sols.org/ministryprojects/$15MillionInvestment/Digitization.htm stale/2009/08/15 newsitem748 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:20:08 EST SOLS News Announcements of initiatives approved for the May 4, 2009 deadline http://www.sols.org/ministryprojects/$15MillionInvestment/education_Fund_Announcment.htm stale/2009/08/05 newsitem748 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:28:51 EST SOLS News The website will provide a brief excerpt from each piece in the current issue, and will also provide links to the full text of the previous issue. http://www.accessola.com/accessonline/editor/index.php stale/2009/08/05 newsitem747 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:28:51 EST Library News SOLS office will be closed and SOLS delivery routes will not operate on this date. Special arrangements have been made for libraries who only receive a delivery stop on Mondays. stale/2009/08/04 newsitem746 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:00:38 EST SOLS News Now available for public review. Includes specific reference to library buildings. Deadline for input October 16, 2009 http://www.sols.org/links/clearinghouse/accessibility/index.htm#Ontario stale/2009/10/17 newsitem745 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:45:38 EST Library News http://www.sols.org/publications/signal/index.htm stale/2009/07/27 newsitem744 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 07:45:38 EST SOLS News (SOLS) This paper looks at the issues that libraries will need to address in embarking on a lending program. It lists and describes the key elements of a lending policy and it provides examples of a policy statement and a laptop sign out agreement form. (Link added to Clearinghouse/Sample Policies (By Topic) http://www.sols.org/links/clearinghouse/accreditation/selectedsamplepolicies/circulation_laptoplendingpolicy.doc stale/2009/07/24 newsitem743 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:31:24 EST SOLS News How a large bookstore chain is trying to keep customers coming - ideas for libraries? http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/turning-a-page-into-the-digital-age/article1199063/ stale/2009/07/24 newsitem742 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:31:24 EST Library News In anticipation of the rollout of the provincial collection of Overdrive audiobooks, training webinars have been scheduled for July and August. OverDrive download service provides direct transfer to iPod, Zune, and virtually all MP3 players and is a popular service for mobile and connected users. There is no charge for the training but staff must register in order to receive the instructions on how to join the webinar. http://www.sols.org/librarydev/training/workshops/webinar1.htm stale/2009/07/30 newsitem741 Thu, 9 Jul 2009 14:15:23 EST SOLS News Alliance Library System's report on major trends affecting libraries in Illinois. Recommended reading for the content as well as an example of something that educates your communities about the role and challenges facing libraries today. (Link added to Clearinghouse/Reports of Interest in Library Research) http://www.alliancelibrarysystem.com/article.cfm?id=818 stale/2009/07/17 newsitem740 Thu, 9 Jul 2009 12:15:23 EST Library News A Nielsen Report (Link added to Clearinghouse/Reports of Interest in Library Research) http://blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire/reports/nielsen_howteensusemedia_june09.pdf stale/2009/07/16 newsitem739 Thu, 9 Jul 2009 12:05:23 EST Library News This service is NOW offered free of charge. You can browse and view authority headings for Subject, Name, Title and Name/Title combinations; and download authority records in MARC format for use in a local library system. http://authorities.loc.gov/ stale/2009/07/13 newsitem738 Thu, 9 Jul 2009 12:05:23 EST Library News From Literacy Alberta (Link added to Clearinghouse/Literacy Resources) http://www.literacyalberta.ca/opendoor.htm stale/2009/07/10 newsitem737 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:42:12 EST Library News October 14-17, 2009, join your colleagues across the border for four days of educational workshops and networking opportunities. This year's conference features over 90 educational workshops with topics ranging from Emerging Technology Trends to Creating a Community of Libraries. http://www.nyla.org/index.php?page_id=1705 stale/2009/07/06 newsitem736 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:41:12 EST Library News Local example of SR programme promotion at North Grenville PL website http://www.ngpl.ca/summer/index.html stale/2009/07/20 newsitem734 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:41:12 EST Library News (Via Library Journal, June 15, 2009) Games and literacy, the ability to read and write, go hand in hand. (Link added to Clearinghouse/Public Services/Programming) http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6664380.html?nid=2671&rid=#reg_visitor_id&source=title stale/2009/07/10 newsitem733 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:41:12 EST Library News This new Library Development Guide updates the 1996 Sourcebook for Small Public Libraries: Trillium Public Library Policy Manual. It includes samples of foundation policies, board bylaws, governance policies and operational policies. (Link also added to Clearinghouse/Sample Policies by topic) http://www.sols.org/publications/guides/index.htm#Policies stale/2009/07/23 newsitem732 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:41:12 EST SOLS News (Link added to Clearinghouse/Health and Medicine Resources) http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index-eng.php stale/2009/07/04 newsitem731 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:49:12 EST Library News Free experimental course from Scott Nicholson at Syracuse University (Link added to Clearinghouse/Public Services/Programming) http://www.gamesinlibraries.org/course/?page_id=117 stale/2009/07/07 newsitem730 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:29:12 EST Library News New York PL and Brooklyn PL http://www.summerreading.org/ stale/2009/06/25 newsitem729 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:39:12 EST Library News Latest choice of favorite children's and YA books by age category from 5-17 yrs http://www.communication-jeunesse.qc.ca/actualites/breves/fiches.php?id=50-56-13983 stale/2009/07/15 newsitem728 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:04:48 EST Library News Postes de précepteurs/préceptrices de cours http://www.sols.org/librarydev/training/excelfr/annoncejuin2009.doc stale/2009/07/26 newsitem727 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:04:48 EST SOLS News http://www.sols.org/aboutsols/board/summaries/BoardSummaryJune2009.pdf stale/2009/07/17 newsitem726 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:04:48 EST SOLS News The SOLS delivery routes will not operate on Wednesday, July 1, 2009. The SOLS office will also be closed. Special arrangements have been made for libraries who only receive a delivery stop on Wednesdays. stale/2009/07/02 newsitem725 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:04:48 EST SOLS News To participate, eligible libraries must sign and fax (or mail) a Participation Agreement, and complete a Vendor Requirements survey for OverDrive by July 6, 2009. http://www.sols.org/ministryprojects/$15MillionInvestment/DownloadableAudiobooks.htm stale/2009/07/7 newsitem724 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:04:48 EST SOLS News Come and join us at the Futures Symposium: Libraries 2020 on September 24, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Fairmont Royal York (Imperial Room), Toronto, Ontario. This event is funded by the $15 million investment in public libraries by the Ontario Ministry of Culture. The registration deadline for subsidized delegates is July 15, 2009 and August 15, 2009 for all others. http://www.olsn.ca/symposium2020/index.aspx?langtype=1033 stale/2009/08/1 newsitem723 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:04:48 EST SOLS News Audio Publishers' Association nominations by award category http://www.audiopub.org/nominees09.asp stale/2009/06/17 newsitem722 Tue, 9 Jun 2009 15:17:19 EST Library News (via LISWire) McGill U Library becomes first Canadian content provider to participate in Digitize on Demand and Kirtasbooks.com http://liswire.com/content/mcgill-university-library-becomes-first-canadian-content-provider-participate-digitize-deman stale/2009/06/22 newsitem721 Tue, 9 Jun 2009 13:54:19 EST Library News The LTFL Reviews Enhancement is currently available for Horizon, iBistro, Webvoyage, Voyager 7, Koha, WebPac and WebPac Pro. The LTFL Catalog Enhancements are available for practically every OPAC. Pelham PL catalogue used LT enhancements (Link added to Clearinghouse/Technical Services) http://www.librarything.com/forlibraries stale/2009/06/22 newsitem720 Tue, 9 Jun 2009 13:50:19 EST Library News http://www.sols.org/publications/signal/index.htm stale/2009/06/22 newsitem719 Tue, 2 Jun 2009 15:43:31 EST SOLS News The SOLS web site will be updated over the next few weeks with a new design. The organization of the site and the page URLS will stay the same, so any bookmarked pages you have will still work. We will make the changes in sections, so there may be periods of time where parts of the site have our "old" look, and other sections have our "new" look. We thank you for your patience during this transition. http://www.sols.org stale/2009/06/15 newsitem718 Fri, 01 May 2009 10:47:49 EST SOLS News New and free from Gale (Link added to Clearinghouse/Core Collection of E-Reference Tools) http://www.encyclopedia.com/ stale/2009/06/07 newsitem717 Thu, 28 May 2009 10:32:21 EST Library News Now you can turn all of those issues of NG sitting in your basement or on your library shelves into a useful research tool. This bibliographic database contains indexing (title, author, subject, date) for major NG Society publications including NG magazine back to 1888. (Link added to Clearinghouse/Ready Reference Sources) http://www.nationalgeographic.com/resources/ngs/publications/explore.html stale/2009/06/07 newsitem715 Tue, 26 May 2009 13:15:41 EST Library News (Link added to Clearinghouse/Children's and YA Services) http://www.ifla.org/en/publications/revised-guidelines-for-library-services-for-young-adults stale/2009/06/09 newsitem714 Tue, 26 May 2009 13:14:41 EST Library News New brochure produced by the IFLA Libraries for Children and Young Adults Section (Link added to Clearinghouse/Children's and YA Services) http://www.ifla.org/en/publications/guidelines-for-childrens-library-services stale/2009/06/09 newsitem713 Tue, 26 May 2009 12:37:41 EST Library News (via Warrior Librarian) http://warriorlibrarian.com/LOL/nouns.html stale/2009/05/26 newsitem712 Thu, 21 May 2009 12:49:22 EST Library News Continuing the conversations begun with the discussion boards and ideas slams, Knowledge Ontario is hosting an ideas forum at Oakham House, Ryerson University in Toronto. http://www.ustream.tv/channel/KO-ideas-forum2009%20 stale/2009/05/22 newsitem712 Wed, 20 May 2009 15:58:22 EST Library News June 5th, 2009. Register now http://www.accessola.com/ola/bins/content_page.asp?cid=110-299-3173 stale/2009/06/06 newsitem711 Wed, 20 May 2009 08:05:22 EST Library News (via CAPL Blog) Submission from the Canadian Association of Children's Librarians http://canadianpubliclibraries.blogspot.com/2009/03/national-strategy-for-early-literacy-do.html stale/2009/06/01 newsitem710 Tue, 19 May 2009 16:47:49 EST Library News The SOLS web site will be updated over the next few weeks with a new design. The organization of the site and the page URLS will stay the same, so any bookmarked pages you have will still work. We will make the changes in sections, so there may be periods of time where parts of the site have our "old" look, and other sections have our "new" look. We thank you for your patience during this transition. http://www.sols.org stale/2009/06/01 newsitem709 Tue, 19 May 2009 08:47:49 EST SOLS News Nomination Deadline, May 31, 2009 http://www.citizenship.gov.on.ca/english/honours/bartleman/ stale/2009/06/01 newsitem708 Fri, 15 May 2009 09:19:52 EST Library News http://www.sols.org/publications/signal/index.htm stale/2009/05/22 newsitem707 Thu, 14 May 2009 10:19:52 EST SOLS News June 20, 2009 - Stratford Ontario. Presented by The Centre for Cultural Management, University of Waterloo, in collaboration with the Center for Arts Management and Technology (CAMT), Carnegie Mellon University http://www.technologyinthearts.ca/ stale/2009/06/21 newsitem706 Tue, 12 May 2009 17:28:16 EST Library News SOLS delivery routes will not operate on Monday 18th 2009 stale/2009/06/01 newsitem705 Tue, 12 May 2009 09:28:16 EST SOLS News Library Journal website offers the opportunity to tailor your current awareness needs https://www.libraryjournal.com/subscribe.asp?screen=pi9 stale/2009/05/26 newsitem704 Tue, 12 May 2009 09:28:16 EST Library News New on-line portal. In Beta stage. It offers direct access to digitized books, audio and film material, photos, paintings, maps, manuscripts, newspapers and archival documents that are Europe's cultural heritage. http://www.europeana.eu/portal/ stale/2009/05/26 newsitem703 Tue, 12 May 2009 09:28:16 EST Library News June 5, 2009 http://www.thepartnership.ca/partnership/bins/calendar_page.asp?cid=2488-2323-3048 stale/2009/06/06 newsitem702 Tue, 5 May 2009 16:30:13 EST Library News The Crime Writers of Canada have announced the nominations for the 26th annual Arthur Ellis Awards for "excellence in crime writing." http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/afterword/archive/2009/04/23/2009-arthur-ellis-award-nominees.aspx stale/2009/05/26 newsitem700 Tue, 5 May 2009 15:30:13 EST Library News "Library use increases dramatically as economy sags; funding declines" http://www.ala.org/ala/newspresscenter/mediapresscenter/presskits/2009stateofamericaslibraries/2009statehome.cfm stale/2009/05/05 newsitem698 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:19:48 EST Library News (Via TechSoup) Understanding how servers can make your nonprofit's tech infrastructure more powerful. (Link added to Clearinghouse/Technology Resources) http://www.techsoup.org/learningcenter/techplan/page11064.cfm stale/2009/05/01 newsitem697 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:09:48 EST Library News http://www.accessola.com/olba/bins/content_page.asp?cid=66-827-2916 stale/2009/05/01 newsitem695 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:40:46 EST Library News April 23 http://portal.unesco.org/culture/en/ev.php-URL_ID=5125&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html stale/2009/04/24 newsitem694 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:28:03 EST Library News Resources are now posted on the LAC website http://www.td-club-td.ca/2009/index-e.html stale/2009/05/31 newsitem691 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:23:48 EST SOLS News (Lien ajoute a la Clearinghouse/Aide aux lecteurs) http://www.la-croix.com/article/index.jsp?docId=2333107&rubId=25041 stale/2009/04/19 newsitem690 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:23:48 EST Library News (Via Google news) (Link added to Clearinghouse/Public Internet Access) http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5jVEwiuuRJ9TW1EBAP1OmQtttDcsQ stale/2009/04/18 newsitem689 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:23:48 EST Library News On March 26th, Darien Library hosted an event called "In the Foothills: A Not-Quite-Summit on the Future of Libraries" at which participants were instructed to "come prepared to help sketch out the role librarians should play in defining the future of libraries". http://www.blyberg.net/2009/04/03/the-darien-statements-on-the-library-and-librarians/ stale/2009/04/20 newsitem688 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:23:48 EST Library News Letters of interest are due by April 30, 2009. From the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services, to provide non-profit organizations funding for projects that will improve accessibility for people with disabilities. http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/english/pillars/accessibilityOntario/accesson/partners.htm stale/2009/05/01 newsitem690 Thu, 9 Apr 2009 10:14:02 EST Library News Deadline: May 4th, 2009. From Human Resources and Skills Development Canada. $45-million, three-year commitment to expand opportunities for people with disabilities and improve accessibility across Canada. http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/disability_issues/eaf/call2009/index.shtml stale/2009/05/05 newsitem689 Thu, 9 Apr 2009 10:14:02 EST Library News authentication form (if you haven't already done so) and the participation agreement. Deadline: April 22, 2009]]> http://www.sols.org/ministryprojects/$15MillionInvestment/GenealogyDatabase.htm stale/2009/04/22 newsitem687 Wed, 8 Apr 2009 18:14:02 EST SOLS News Keep up-to-date on new developments or participate in the conversation (Link added to Clearinghouse/E-Resources for Ontario PL) http://resourceontario.pbwiki.com/ stale/2009/04/12 newsitem686 Wed, 8 Apr 2009 11:14:02 EST Library News FN libraries are invited to submit "letters of interest" for one pilot repository project. Deadline: May 7, 2009. http://www.sols.org/ministryprojects/$15MillionInvestment/repositoryproject.htm stale/2009/05/08 newsitem685 Wed, 8 Apr 2009 10:14:02 EST SOLS News OLS-North is accepting "letters of interest" from libraries that wish to participate in a community digitization project. Deadline May 7, 2009 http://www.sols.org/ministryprojects/$15MillionInvestment/communitydigitizationproject.htm stale/2009/05/08 newsitem684 Tue, 7 Apr 2009 13:14:02 EST SOLS News http://www.sols.org/publications/signal/index.htm stale/2009/04/20 newsitem683 Mon, 6 Apr 2009 13:14:02 EST SOLS News Call for interest in participating in peer review panels (deadline of April 30, 2009). http://www.sols.org/ministryprojects/$15MillionInvestment/peerreviewpanel.htm stale/2009/05/01 newsitem682 Mon, 6 Apr 2009 10:38:53 EST SOLS News A one-stop shop for job seekers. Includes all the job listings from major job boards, newspapers, associations and company career pages and adding new sites every day. (Link added to Clearinghouse/Ready Reference Resources/Job Search) http://www.indeed.ca/ stale/2009/04/13 newsitem681 Mon, 6 Apr 2009 11:57:53 EST Library News (.pdf) 100 regles faciles a suivre pour proposer, discuter et decider en assemblee. Synthese du Code Morin et des regles de Bourinot par Claude Snow. (Lien ajouter au Carrefour/Gestion des bibliotheques) http://w3.fmed.ulaval.ca/accem/fileadmin/documents/Documents/Code__Morin.pdf stale/2009/04/16 newsitem680 Mon, 6 Apr 2009 08:57:53 EST Library News Two individual webinars are planned for Wednesday, April 8th (10:30 to 11:30am) and Thursday, April 16th (2:30 to 3:30pm). For this webinar, there is no charge to attend but you must register in order to receive the webinar logon instructions. http://www.sols.org/librarydev/training/workshops/webinar4.htm stale/2009/04/16 newsitem679 Mon, 6 Apr 2009 08:38:53 EST SOLS News (Nova Scotia Provincial Library) Includes a bibliography of relevant links (Link added to Clearinghouse/Social Value of the Library) http://www.library.ns.ca/node/1340 stale/2009/04/08 newsitem678 Fri, 3 Apr 2009 13:13:08 EST Library News A free educational resource. This page has afterschool program ideas. (Link added to Clearinghouse/Cybersites for Children/Homework Help) http://thinkfinity.org/AfterSchoolHome.aspx stale/2009/04/04 newsitem677 Wed, 1 Apr 2009 14:53:08 EST Library News By the CLA Advisory Committee on Intellectual Freedom. The purpose of the survey is to gather data about the nature and outcomes of challenges to library materials. Deadline April 30th, 2009 http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=RWKKQYVxVLEmmGOLOE_2b4_2fQ_3d_3d stale/2009/04/31 newsitem676 Wed, 1 Apr 2009 14:33:08 EST Library News This service assists educators and librarians with finding young adult and children's book creators who are qualified and willing to present at schools and libraries. (Link added to Clearinghouse/Programming Resources page) http://authorsbooking.com/501.html stale/2009/04/09 newsitem675 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:26:19 EST Library News http://www.poets.ca/linktext/npm.htm stale/2009/05/01 newsitem674 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:52:07 EST Library News Support the Private Members' Bill C-322 to guarantee the long-term sustainability of this program. http://www.cla.ca/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&CONTENTID=7255 stale/2009/04/08 newsitem673 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:52:07 EST Library News Expect e-filing documentation and passwords to public libraries and contracting municipalities and other organizations in the March 23, 2009 week. The official "deadline" for submitting public library, contracting municipality and organization data via the e-filing website will remain March 31, 2009. Given delays, please assume that for this year, all e-filing public libraries, contracting municipalities and organizations will be provided with an automatic extension, to April 30, 2009. http://www.culture.gov.on.ca/english/library/statistics/index.html stale/2009/04/01 newsitem672 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:07:14 EST Library News (Link added to Clearinghouse / Web 2.0 and Library 2.0) http://www.onlinebestcolleges.com/blog/2009/100-twitter-tools-to-help-you-achieve-all-your-goals/ stale/2009/03/27 newsitem671 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:15:59 EST Library News Livres et auteurs en nominations / Nominated titles and authors http://www.radio-canada.ca/regions/prixjeunesse/ stale/2009/04/30 newsitem670 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:15:59 EST Library News to make a half million copyright-free books available for its Reader device http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/19/technology/19sony.html?_r=2&ref=technology stale/2009/03/30 newsitem669 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 10:15:59 EST Library News (Via Canadian Business Online) http://www.canadianbusiness.com/markets/cnw/article.jsp?content=20090317_102502_4_cnw_cnw stale/2009/03/30 newsitem668 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 09:15:59 EST Library News Base de donnees tant attendue. Inscrivez-vous des maintenant / Long awaited French database. Register now. http://www.eureka.cc/knowledgeontario/ stale/2009/03/31 newsitem666 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:41:43 EST SOLS News The Clearinghouse page on Knowledge Ontario databases has been expanded to include information about all the free databases now being offered to public libraries in Ontario, as part of the $15M initiative. http://www.sols.org/links/clearinghouse/ko/index.htm stale/2009/03/31 newsitem664 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:32:11 EST SOLS News CERN on March 13 celebrates the 20th anniversary of a proposal entitled, "Information Management: A Proposal," by Tim Berners-Lee (via Scientific American) http://www.sciam.com/report.cfm?id=web-20-anniversary stale/2009/03/20 newsitem662 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:32:11 EST Library News In order to get public libraries accessing these collections as quickly as possible, SOLS in conjunction with KO is collecting IP address and remote patron authentication and authorization information from public libraries, through one online form. http://www.sols.org/ministryprojects/$15MillionInvestment/ip_addresses.htm stale/2009/04/23 newsitem661 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:11:52 EST SOLS News Via iLibrarian (Link added to Clearinghouse/Literature and Fiction Resources) http://oedb.org/blogs/ilibrarian/2009/10-websites-for-book-lovers/ stale/2009/03/15 newsitem660 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:54:07 EST Library News French Visual Dictionary free online (Link added to Clearinghouse/Centre global) http://www.ledictionnairevisuel.com/ stale/2009/03/17 newsitem659 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:10:14 EST Library News The TechSoup Canada Technology Donation Program is an online product donation service that connects nonprofits with technology product donations from more than twenty-five leading corporate and nonprofit technology partners (Link added to Clearinghouse/Technology Planning Resources) http://www.techsoupcanada.ca/getting_started stale/2009/03/17 newsitem658 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:10:14 EST Library News Starting mid-April. Register early. Deadline is 5 working days before the workshop date http://www.sols.org/librarydev/training/workshops/workshop1.htm stale/2009/03/16 newsitem657 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:21:24 EST SOLS News ALA Online Toolkit for Building Gaming at your library (Link added to Clearinghouse/Public Services Resources/Programming) http://librarygamingtoolkit.org/ stale/2009/03/16 newsitem656 Mon, 9 Mar 2009 16:12:54 EST Library News One of a number of webinars being offered by TEKDesk http://www.24by7.ca/ stale/2009/03/14 newsitem655 Mon, 9 Mar 2009 10:53:07 EST Library News Results from the latest reading assessment results of the Pan-Canadian Assessment Program (Link added to Clearinghouse/Children's Services Resources/Reading) http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6640174.html?rssid=191 stale/2009/03/14 newsitem654 Mon, 9 Mar 2009 10:53:07 EST Library News To support the film, DC Comics is offering a beautiful hardcover collecting the entire series, and Titan Books has a trio of fab film tie-ins titles, plus one dedicated to the original comic that are a fan's dream. For the die-hards, there's also a volume taking a serious-and fun-philosophical look at the series... stock up http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6640174.html?rssid=191 stale/2009/03/13 newsitem653 Mon, 9 Mar 2009 10:42:33 EST Library News Deadline March 31, 2009 http://www.our-story.ca/youthWriting.html stale/2009/04/01 newsitem652 Mon, 9 Mar 2009 10:02:33 EST Library News (via American Society for Training and Development) http://www.astd.org/TD/Archives/2009/March/0903_Trends.htm stale/2009/03/15 newsitem651 Mon, 9 Mar 2009 10:02:33 EST Library News http://www.sols.org/publications/signal/index.htm stale/2009/03/25 newsitem650 Wed, 4 Mar 2009 10:36:03 EST SOLS News This user friendly site is aimed at new immigrants but will be useful for all Ontarians wanting to access government information (Link added to Clearinghouse/Ready Ready Sources and /Centre global) http://www.settlement.org/index.asp stale/2009/03/09 newsitem649 Wed, 4 Mar 2009 10:06:03 EST Library News Information Sessions Registration http://www.sols.org/ministryprojects/$15MillionInvestment/InformationSessions.htm stale/2009/06/09 newsitem648 Tue, 3 Mar 2009 16:56:03 EST SOLS News Via The Swiss Army Librarian http://www.swissarmylibrarian.net/2009/02/28/reference-question-of-the-week-22209 stale/2009/03/09 newsitem647 Mon, 2 Mar 2009 10:32:13 EST Library News Includes links to related courses and dynamic resources that will help users build knowledge and skills and increase on-the-job effectiveness. By identifying the key aspects of managing a library and defining the associated knowledge, skills and behaviors, library managers will be better able to tailor their personal learning plans to address any gaps in their skills sets. http://www.webjunction.org/catalog/coursecatalog/competencies stale/2009/03/12 newsitem646 Mon, 2 Mar 2009 10:32:13 EST Library News This year's award goes to Niagara Falls Public Library for their "Online Payment System for Library Borrowers". http://www.accessola2.com/olita/insideolita/wordpress/?p=149 stale/2009/03/08 newsitem645 Mon, 2 Mar 2009 10:32:13 EST Library News At the State of Maine Library. Useful and innovative application. http://www.maine.gov/msl/services/calculator.htm stale/2009/03/05 newsitem644 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:01:32 EST Library News (U.K.) Keep tabs on trends, technologies and tools (Link added to Clearinghouse/Techonlogy Planning) http://c4lpt.co.uk/index.html stale/2009/03/08 newsitem643 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:01:32 EST Library News Registration opens on Monday, March 2, 2009 http://www.sols.org/librarydev/training/workshops/index.htm stale/2009/03/15 newsitem642 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:09:49 EST SOLS News February 22-28, 2009. Freedom to read can never be taken for granted. http://www.freedomtoread.ca/ stale/2009/02/28 newsitem641 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:11:28 EST Library News (.pdf) The new U.K. publication provides support for public libraries in making difficult choices when managing books, information and internet content that may be deemed to be controversial. (Link added to Clearinghouse/Collection Development Resources) http://www.mla.gov.uk/what/support/guidance/~/media/B4414D2012F5437CAF13939D5C904BAE.ashx stale/2009/02/25 newsitem640 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:53:27 EST Library News (via ilibrarian)(Link added to Clearinghouse/Technical Services Resources) http://lifehacker.com/5153795/five-best-movie-cataloging-tools stale/2009/02/25 newsitem639 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:53:27 EST Library News Devenez membre du jury. Ce concours fait une place de choix a la production litteraire franco-canadienne hors Quebec et il contribue a creer une communaute de lecteurs en plus d'offrir une grande visibilite aux auteurs franco-canadiens. http://www.radio-canada.ca/regions/prixdeslecteurs/ stale/2009/02/28 newsitem638 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:53:27 EST Library News http://www.sols.org/aboutsols/board/summaries/BoardSummaryFebruary2009.pdf stale/2009/04/16 newsitem637 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 10:38:13 EST SOLS News (Via David Lee King's blog)(Link added to Clearinghouse/Web 2.0 and Library 2.0 page) http://www.davidleeking.com/2009/02/10/digital-branch-style-guide/ stale/2009/02/19 newsitem636 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:47:31 EST Library News New resource from the Media Awareness Network (Link added to Clearinghouse/Children's Services Resources) http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/resources/educational/lessons/cyberbullying.cfm stale/2009/02/20 newsitem635 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:08:21 EST Library News This workbook identifies ten questions, the answers to which seem to play a huge role in shaping governance structures (Link added to Clearinghouse/Board Development Resources) http://news.gilbert.org/clickThru/redir/6942/7238/rms stale/2009/02/13 newsitem634 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:06:40 EST Library News The Newman Report was commissioned by the Ontario Ministry of Culture to assist with updating its policy framework for supporting public libraries. The report examines how visionary thinking and services could apply to Ontario's public libraries by 2020. (link added to Clearinghouse/reports of Interest in Library Research) http://www.culture.gov.on.ca/english/library/newman_study.htm stale/2009/02/17 newsitem633 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:50:40 EST Library News Note that SOLS offices will also be closed. Special arrangements have been made for the library that receives delivery service only on Mondays. See your schedule for details. http://www.sols.org/resourcesharing/delivery/routes/index.htm stale/2009/02/17 newsitem632 Mon, 9 Feb 2009 15:56:12 EST SOLS News Stephen Abram, Sirsi vice president of Innovation http://www.imakenews.com/sirsi/e_article000396335.cfm?x=b4TcM1g,b2rpmkgK,w stale/2009/02/11 newsitem631 Mon, 9 Feb 2009 15:56:12 EST Library News Report By Richard Florida Link now added to Clearinghouse/Planning Resources/Economic Scan) http://www.martinprosperity.org/research-and-publications/publication/ontario-in-the-creative-age-project stale/2009/02/18 newsitem630 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:39:12 EST Library News National Endowment for the Arts Survey report http://www.arts.gov/research/Research_brochures.php stale/2009/02/07 newsitem629 Thu, 5 Feb 2009 10:43:45 EST Library News http://www.sols.org/publications/signal/index.htm stale/2009/02/25 newsitem628 Tue, 3 Feb 2009 19:25:14 EST SOLS News ALA Press Kit. There are some great resources in making the case for stable or increased library funding during economic downturns http://www.ala.org/ala/newspresscenter/mediapresscenter/presskits/sloweconomyfuelslibraryusage/index.cfm stale/2009/02/11 newsitem627 Wed, 4 Feb 2009 10:45:42 EST Library News Provincial government website designed to serve as a repository of information and vehicle for identifying emerging opportunities and best practices for using high-speed connectivity to produce economic and social value, and improve the delivery of government services. http://www.digitalontario.mgs.gov.on.ca stale/2009/02/11 newsitem625 Mon, 2 Feb 2009 15:42:25 EST Library News Practical how to book on Municipal Cultural Planning and the Creative City concepts for municipalities of all sizes. By Gord Hume, as presented at OLA http://www.municipalworld.com/index.php/BookShop/CulturalPlanning stale/2009/02/10 newsitem624 Mon, 2 Feb 2009 15:42:25 EST Library News One of the findings of the latest Pew Internet and American Life Project Report http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/content_display/news/media-agencies-research/e3i4d0245b6b2f324221ea93f09ac4e8a1b stale/2009/02/06 newsitem623 Mon, 2 Feb 2009 15:42:25 EST Library News February 13, 2009 hosted by the McGill School of Information Studies, Montreal. Conference website has YouTube interviews with two of the speakers http://web2pointyou.pbwiki.com/ stale/2009/02/14 newsitem620 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:17:19 EST Library News Le meilleur de la production litteraire jeunesse du Quebec et du Canada francophone. Latest selection of best children's books published in Quebec and French Canada. http://www.communication-jeunesse.qc.ca/selection/courante/index.php stale/2009/02/05 newsitem619 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:17:19 EST Library News From Globe and Mail, Jan. 26, 2009 http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20090126.wlibraries26/BNStory/National/home stale/2009/01/28 newsitem618 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:54:49 EST Library News http://campaign.constantcontact.com/render?v=001RNoQAPeGO3c-kZaqdUuUFhOMe52r87kT2Bkk9_q4npncewMvf0DhxWKE-CERco6kNnavitCYxbZM1R7yV9jsjjWZWrlQ_XBvwRM89Lt2g-g%3D stale/2009/02/02 newsitem617 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:22:49 EST Library News library credits (.pdf) The far right hand column (shaded in grey) indicates the amount for each library. The Grant Program Guidelines detailing the areas in which the credit may be spent will be available immediately following the OLA Superconference.]]> http://www.sols.org/ministryprojects/$15MillionInvestment/15MillionInvestment.htm stale/2009/02/28 newsitem616 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:39:49 EST SOLS News Application period for employers will be from February 2 to February 27, 2009 http://www1.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/epb/yi/yep/programs/scpp.shtml stale/2009/02/28 newsitem615 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:21:03 EST Library News Calls for grant applications. The deadline for funding applications is March 2, 2009 and grant recipients will be advised by June 2009 http://www.rbc.com/donations/after-school.html stale/2009/03/03 newsitem614 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:21:03 EST Library News Entierement repensee et mise a jour, l'interface Prix litteraires du Quebec a ete concue pour faciliter la recherche et le bouquinage. http://services.banq.qc.ca/sdx/prix/accueil.xsp?db=prix_litteraire stale/2009/01/28 newsitem613 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:13:44 EST Library News http://www.librarything.com/thingology/2008/07/build-open-shelves-classification.php stale/2009/01/28 newsitem612 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:13:44 EST Library News This survey and its analysis reflect my ongoing interest in following trends in the library automation industry. It is designed to complement, and not replace, the annual Automation Systems Marketplace feature written annually in LJ by Marshall Breeding.(Link added to Clearingouse/Technology Planning/Systems) http://www.librarytechnology.org/perceptions2008.pl stale/2009/01/23 newsitem611 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:13:44 EST Library News (ALA)A new Web-based resource just released that will help library advocates make the case for libraries in the lives of children and teens. (Link added to Clearinghouse/Advocacy Resources) http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/advocacy/advocacyuniversity/additup/index.cfm stale/2009/02/01 newsitem610 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:13:44 EST Library News ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation and Official FLD World Record Attempt Sponsor Oxford Learning are asking Canadians of all ages to help us break the Guinness World RecordT for "Most Children Reading With an Adult, Multiple Locations." http://abc-canada.org/en/fldworldrecord stale/2009/01/25 newsitem609 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:16:07 EST Library News Jan. 27, 2009. Families and communities across Canada celebrate this special day at literacy-themed events coordinated by literacy organizations, schools, public libraries and families. (Via ABC Canada) http://www.abc-canada.org/en/family_literacy/family_literacy_day stale/2009/01/28 newsitem608 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:16:07 EST Library News An annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom, which is guaranteed them under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. http://www.freedomtoread.ca/freedom_to_read_week/index.asp stale/2009/02/28 newsitem607 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:16:07 EST Library News Of the 125 Canadian libraries Carnegie funded, 111 were built in Ontario. Pictures. http://www.culture.gov.on.ca/english/library/carnegie/carnegie.htm stale/2009/01/21 newsitem606 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 10:52:55 EST Library News New integrated search page http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/search/index-e.html stale/2009/01/21 newsitem605 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:33:31 EST Library News Final Report of the Internet Safety Technical Task Force to the State Attorneys General of the United States January 14, 2009. Advocates a combination of technologies, in concert with parental oversight, education, social services, law enforcement, and sound policies by social network sites and service providers may assist in addressing specific problems that minors face online. http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/advocacy/advocacyuniversity/toolkit/index.cfm stale/2009/01/21 newsitem604 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:30:27 EST Library News By ALA. The toolkit provides resources and tools, including news clips, op-eds, and statistics to help library supporters make the case for libraries in these times. Talking points on the economic value of libraries (with return-on-investment examples), libraries and the economy and upswings in library usage are included. (Link added to Clearinghouse/Advocacy Resources) http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/advocacy/advocacyuniversity/toolkit/index.cfm stale/2009/01/20 newsitem603 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:28:23 EST Library News Given the tough economic times and the reports that show telecommuting saves employers money and increases productivity it seems a good time to point to some information about it.(via Librarian by Day) http://librarianbyday.wordpress.com/2009/01/13/libraries-looking-to-save-money-consider-telecommuting/ stale/2009/01/20 newsitem602 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:28:22 EST Library News You do good work. You want people to know about it. But how do you spread the word? This Web site will show you, with a guide to writing a news release. (via Knight Foundation) (Link added to Clearinghouse/Marketing and Public Relations Resources) http://www.knightcommunications.org/workshop/index stale/2009/01/18 newsitem601 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:18:27 EST Library News (via Librarian By Day blog) The key - take care of your staff http://www.librarianbyday.wordpress.com/2009/01/09/library-usage-will-go-up-during-a-recession-management-are-you-really-prepared/ stale/2009/01/2- newsitem599 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:53:53 EST Library News (via) LISNews)This list could be useful for libraries looking to build some gaming resources for cheap http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_commercial_games_released_as_freeware stale/2009/01/10 newsitem599 Wed, 7 Jan 2009 11:09:36 EST Library News (via Stephen's Lighthouse) http://www.gutenberg.com/2009/01/01/20-reasons-why-2009-will-be-the-year-of-the-ebook/ stale/2009/01/12 newsitem598 Wed, 7 Jan 2009 11:09:36 EST Library News Excellent article by Rob Lavery, Funding consultant, in this latest issue of SIGNAL http://www.sols.org/publications/signal/index.htm#6._RESOURCE_DEVELOPMENT_INFORMATION stale/2009/01/25 newsitem597 Wed, 7 Jan 2009 11:09:36 EST SOLS News http://www.sols.org/publications/signal/index.htm stale/2009/01/25 newsitem596 Wed, 7 Jan 2009 15:09:36 EST SOLS News ALA report to Obama Transition team http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6624218.html?rssid=191 stale/2009/01/02 newsitem595 Wed, 7 Jan 2009 10:59:36 EST Library News Winner is from St Thomas PL. Title of essay 'Bookmarked to Death' http://www.cla.ca/AM/Template.cfm?Section=CASLIS&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&CONTENTID=6795 stale/2009/01/02 newsitem594 Wed, 7 Jan 2009 10:58:36 EST Library News Quick answers to day-to-day technology questions. An online service of the Educational Technology Clearinghouse.(via AlphaPlus Blog) (Link added to Clearinghouse/Technology Planning Resources) http://etc.usf.edu/te_win/index.html stale/2009/01/12 newsitem593 Wed, 7 Jan 2009 10:58:36 EST Library News Next grant application deadline is March 1, 2009 http://www.trilliumfoundation.org/cms/en/howtoapply3.aspx stale/2009/03/02 newsitem592 Wed, 7 Jan 2009 10:58:36 EST Library News be held at the Palais des congres de Montreal from May 29 to June 1, 2009 http://www.cla.ca/conference/2009/ stale/2009/01/23 newsitem591 Mon, 5 Jan 2009 13:58:36 EST Library News http://www.quillandquire.com/books-of-the-year-2008/ stale/2009/01/14 newsitem590 Mon, 5 Jan 2009 13:58:36 EST Library News By the Canadian Association of University Teachers. This is an excellent tool for scholars, librarians, and university lawyers alike. Fair Dealing is the right, within limits, to reproduce a substantial amount of a copyrighted work without permission from, or payment to, the copyright owner. (Link added to Clearinghouse/Legislation Affecting Public Libraries in Ontario) http://www.caut.ca/uploads/IP-Advisory3-en.pdf stale/2009/01/14 newsitem589 Mon, 5 Jan 2009 11:58:36 EST Library News Something we take for granted but should probably review periodically (via TechSoup) http://www.techsoup.org/learningcenter/internet/page11146.cfm stale/2009/01/10 newsitem588 Mon, 5 Jan 2009 11:58:36 EST Library News A social media search tool that allows users to search for conversations surrounding the topics that they care about most. Whether it be your favorite sport, favorite food, celebrity, or your company's brand name; Whostalkin.com can help you join in on the conversations that you care about most. (Link added to Clearinghouse/Search Tools) http://whostalkin.com/ stale/2009/01/14 newsitem587 Mon, 5 Jan 2009 11:58:36 EST Library News SOLS offices are closed from noon on Wednesday December 24, 2008. We will reopen on Friday January 2, 2009. Staff at SOLS wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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In less than a minute you can tell the library profession what you think about reference services by taking a "60-Second Survey." by Library Research Service (LRS) http://surveys.lrs.org/respond.php?sid=50 stale/2009/01/06 newsitem586 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 09:32:47 EST Library News (.pdf) http://www.afn.ca/cmslib/general/afn_rcap.pdf stale/2009/01/07 newsitem585 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:50:54 EST Library News Now offering a fully bilingual Chat Help service with 23 public libraries offering English language service and 7 offering services in French (Link added to Clearinghouse / Ready Reference Sources) http://www.askon.ca/ stale/2009/01/03 newsitem584 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:50:54 EST Library News Covering the first year of incorporation, April '07-March '08 http://www.knowledgeontario.ca/KO_News-p14.html stale/2009/01/03 newsitem583 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:50:52 EST Library News Maintained by OLA, the electronic Meeting Space for libraries and the information profession.(Link added to Clearinghouse/Networking Resources) http://www.libraryng.com/ stale/2009/01/03 newsitem582 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:50:52 EST Library News The December 2008 edition of SIGNAL is now available http://www.sols.org/publications/signal/index.htm stale/2009/01/02 newsitem582 Tue, 9 Dec 2008 14:32:22 EST SOLS News Liste complete a partir de 2008 ((Link added to Clearinghouse/French Services Resources) http://www.alq.qc.ca/pdlq/ stale/2009/01/03 newsitem581 Fri, 5 Dec 2008 10:18:10 EST Library News From New York Times Sunday Book Review http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/07/books/review/100Notable-t.html?_r=1 stale/2009/01/04 newsitem580 Fri, 5 Dec 2008 10:18:10 EST Library News http://www.culture.gov.on.ca/english/library/statistics/2006.htm stale/2009/01/06 newsitem579 Fri, 5 Dec 2008 09:18:10 EST Library News Le programme Forest of Reading d'OLA ajoute une selection de livres en francais http://www.accessola.com/ola/bins/content_page.asp?cid=92-2619-2601 stale/2009/01/22 newsitem577 Fri, 5 Dec 2008 08:58:10 EST Library News Deadline for submitting your claims is Jan. 15, 2009 http://www.sols.org/resourcesharing/INFO/policies%20and%20procedures/postage/index.htm stale/2009/01/16 newsitem576 Fri, 5 Dec 2008 08:58:10 EST SOLS News Southern Ontario Library Service (SOLS) and Ontario Library Service-North (OLSN) are pleased to announce plans for the $15 million investment in public libraries. http://www.sols.org/ministryprojects/$15MillionInvestment/15MillionInvestment.htm stale/2009/01/03 newsitem575 Wed, 3 Dec 2008 09:26:36 EST SOLS News Created by Library Advocate (via iLibrarian) http://images.google.com/hosted/life stale/2009/01/05 newsitem574 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:20:13 EST Library News Created by Library Advocate (via LISNews) http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/listgiftguij.html stale/2009/01/05 newsitem573 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:20:13 EST Library News (via Tech Soup)(Link added to Clearinghouse/Marketing and Public Relations Resources) http://blog.techsoup.org/node/582 stale/2009/01/05 newsitem572 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:20:13 EST Library News Contest Winners Announced (via Library Journal News) http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6616833.html?rssid=191 stale/2009/01/05 newsitem571 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:42:38 EST Library News The Ontario government requests feedback on this proposed accessibility standard. Public review and feedback will take place from November 17, 2008 to January 16, 2009. http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/english/pillars/accessibilityOntario/accesson/business/information/ stale/2009/01/16 newsitem570 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:42:38 EST Library News See this page to order and check the status of your order http://www.sols.org/libcollab/summerreading/index.htm stale/2009/01/20 newsitem569 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:45:58 EST SOLS News TD Summer Reading Programme http://www.sols.org/libcollab/summerreading/orderform2009.htm stale/2008/11/20 newsitem568 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:57:37 EST SOLS News du 19 au 24 novembre http://www.salondulivredemontreal.com/ stale/2008/11/25 newsitem567 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:57:37 EST Library News http://www.canadacouncil.ca/news/releases/2008/ep128714281236840064.htm stale/2008/12/03 newsitem566 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:55:37 EST Library News (via the wee librarian) http://dailynews.mcmaster.ca/story.cfm?id=5798 stale/2008/11/28 newsitem565 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:50:37 EST Library News A Place-Based Approach to Cultural Tourism by Steven Thorne (via MCCP website) http://www.torc.on.ca/documents/PlaceAsProductarticle.pdf stale/2008/11/27 newsitem564 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:34:37 EST Library News This document is a code of best practices that helps educators using media literacy concepts and techniques to interpret the copyright doctrine of fair use. Although Canada's fair dealing is not equivalent to U.S. fair use, there is a great deal in this document that rings true in our context. (via faircopyright.ca) http://www.faircopyright.ca/ stale/2008/11/28 newsitem563 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:22:37 EST Library News The Movie (via ALA blog) http://www.ala.org/ala/alonline/currentnews/newsarchive/2008/November2008/streepheartsdewey.cfm stale/2008/11/23 newsitem562 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:15:37 EST Library News An ALA initiative. On November 15, 2008, libraries across the country will participate in the largest, simultaneous national video game tournament ever held! Kids will be able to compete against players at other libraries and see their scores in real-time online while playing at their local library. http://www.ilovelibraries.org/gaming/ stale/2008/11/27 newsitem561 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:47:50 EST Library News The Federal Trade Commission has launched a new Web site to introduce kids to key consumer and business concepts. Set in a shopping mall, the online game takes kids on an experiential journey that presents the FTC's mission and its important role in American commerce. Kids under 12 are reported to spend billions of dollars on goods and services every year. (via ResourceShelf) http://www.ftc.gov/YouAreHere stale/2008/11/28 newsitem560 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:47:50 EST Library News From The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of ALA (link added to Clearinghouse/ Cybersites for Children) http://www.ala.org/gwstemplate.cfm?section=greatwebsites&template=/cfapps/gws/default.cfm stale/2008/11/30 newsitem559 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:23:50 EST Library News This Special Libraries Association report includes Canadian data (via ResourceShelf) http://www.resourceshelf.com/2008/11/13/sla-2008-salary-survey-workplace-study/ stale/2008/11/27 newsitem558 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:30:50 EST Library News Progam and registration information posted http://www.accessola.com/superconference2009/index.html stale/2008/11/20 newsitem557 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:34:05 EST Library News Presentations posted on MCPP website (Link added to Clearinghouse/SOLS Workshops Support Materials) http://www.ontariomcp.ca/news/southern-ontario-library-service-workshop stale/2008/11/20 newsitem556 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:34:05 EST SOLS News By National Adult Literacy Database (via ALphaPlusBlog)(Link added to Clearinghouse/Literacy Resources) http://www.nald.ca/library/learning/gsl/curriculum/cover.htm stale/2008/11/18 newsitem555 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:32:05 EST Library News Pathfinders are guides to help you quickly find relevant information on a particular topic. Each Pathfinder includes links to Web sites, relevant organizations and electronic resources. (via ALphaPlusBlog)(Link added to Clearinghouse/Literacy Resources) http://webindex.alphaplus.ca/pathfinders.asp stale/2008/11/19 newsitem554 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:32:05 EST Library News Teens' gaming experiences are diverse and include significant social interaction and civic engagement (a PEW Report) http://www.pewinternet.org/PPF/r/263/report_display.asp stale/2008/11/19 newsitem553 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:32:05 EST Library News New website http://www.olsn.ca/Guidelines/OPLG.aspx stale/2008/11/30 newsitem552 Tue, 4 Nov 2008 09:44:32 EST SOLS News http://www.sols.org/publications/signal/index.htm stale/2008/11/19 newsitem551 Tue, 4 Nov 2008 08:44:32 EST SOLS News (pdf) This newsletter specifically covers library collection valuation. The examples and scenarios provided are very helpful for this step in sorting out collection valuation. http://www.amcto.com/wb3/db2file.asp?fileid=22482 stale/2008/12/30 newsitem550 Mon, 3 Nov 2008 11:50:04 EST Library News The artist for the materials is Werner Zimmerman. Have a look at his style of work http://www.wernerzimmermann.ca/. stale/2008/12/4 newsitem551 Mon, 3 Nov 2008 11:45:04 EST SOLS News A practicalintroduction to this application http://lisagoldresearch.wordpress.com/2008/10/28/great-news-about-google-book-search/?nl=1 stale/2008/11/4 newsitem550 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:10:48 EST Library News Last year about this time (just in time for Halloween), George Eberhart of the American Library Association posted on this blog a list of libraries that are said to be haunted. Now the library ghosts are back, by popular demand. http://www.britannica.com/blogs/2008/10/ghosts-in-the-library-the-haunted-library-series-is-back/ stale/2008/11/4 newsitem549 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:10:48 EST Library News This updated "checked content" selection holds the same amount of data as a 20 volume encyclopaedia with 34,500 pictures, 20 million words and articles on more than 5,500 topics. It's on the web and downloadable, free from SOS Children (UK) (Link added to Clearingouse/ Cybersites for Children) http://schools-wikipedia.org/ stale/2008/11/25 newsitem548 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:45:21 EST Library News The workshop on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 will run as scheduled beginning at 1 pm at the Perth and District Union Public Library http://www.sols.org/librarydev/training/workshops/workshop1.htm stale/2008/10/30 newsitem547 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:45:21 EST SOLS News du 19 au 24 novembre http://www.salondulivredemontreal.com/ stale/2008/11/11 newsitem546 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:45:21 EST Library News On the latest new genre of Urban Fiction (via LISNews. org) http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/23/nyregion/23fiction.html?_r=1&oref=slogin stale/2008/11/11 newsitem545 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:27:21 EST Library News Two New Jersey libraries produced a customer service training video to help library staff serve individuals with autism and their families more effectively. As the project evolved, a website was created to share and disseminate the depth and variety of valuable information and tools that were created. (Link added to Clearinghouse/Accessibility Resources) http://www.thejointlibrary.org/autism/ stale/2008/11/11 newsitem544 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:27:21 EST Library News Website of the original authors of Evergreen. Read about Canadian library applications http://www.esilibrary.com/esi/news.php stale/2008/11/10 newsitem543 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:27:21 EST Library News (via About.com) Inlcudes link to PBS, BBC http://websearch.about.com/od/imagesearch/a/freeonlineTV.htm stale/2008/11/06 newsitem542 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:08:21 EST Library News (.pdf) http://www.accessola.com/data/1/rec_docs/397_ReadingLists2009.pdf stale/2008/12/10 newsitem541 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:25:30 EST Library News (via Resource Shelf) http://www.resourceshelf.com/2008/10/23/bibliotheque-nationale-de-france-to-add-records-to-worldcat/ stale/2008/11/10 newsitem540 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:56:08 EST Library News Many libraries are anticipating this changeover to the cataloguing rules. Given that RDA is a work in progress, this webpage will keep you updated. (Link added to Clearinghouse\Technical Services Resources) http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/jsc/rdafaq.html#6 stale/2008/11/30 newsitem539 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:26:08 EST Library News (via Library Journal) http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6606885.html?nid=2671&source=title&rid= stale/2008/11/20 newsitem538 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:46:51 EST Library News How do you identify the people you are not reaching, where they live, and what they need? And what does it mean for your services if in your community the underserved are not also underprivileged?(via Library Journal) http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6602835.html?nid=2671&source=title&rid= stale/2008/11/7 newsitem537 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:46:51 EST Library News (.pdf) Public libraries are asked to measure activities in their libraries during a typical week in November. A typical week is one with no holidays. http://www.culture.gov.on.ca/english/library/typicalweek2007_e%20Oct%202007.pdf stale/2008/12/30 newsitem537 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:46:51 EST Library News Websites are the electronic front door to your library; as such they deserve the same planning and care that your library receives (Link added to Clearinghouse/Technology Resources/Web Site Design) http://www.olis.ri.gov/pubs/plstandards/websites.php stale/2008/12/12 newsitem536 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:46:51 EST Library News (.pdf file) http://www.sols.org/aboutsols/board/summaries/BoardSummaryOctober2008.pdf stale/2008/12/16 newsitem535 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:46:51 EST SOLS News American Libraries 39.9, Oct 2008 (via Gale Search Alert) http://find.galegroup.com/itx/infomark.do?type=retrieve&prodId=AONE&userGroupName=otta35732&version=1.0&source=gale&digest=3728278cd241bfc5b0505f33b74e8087&docId=A187502323&docType=IAC&tabID=T003 stale/2008/11/16 newsitem534 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 09:46:51 EST Library News Major Themes http://www.sols.org/ministryprojects/$15MillionInvestment/15MillionInvestment.htm stale/2008/11/15 newsitem533 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:51:13 EST SOLS News 336 titres et une foule de trucs en animation du livre / List of books for young people including associated programming ideas (via Communication Jeunesse) http://www.communication-jeunesse.qc.ca/actualites/breves/fiches.php?id=50-56-12407 stale/2008/11/09 newsitem532 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 09:51:13 EST Library News Novel fundraising idea http://www.libraryminigolf.org/ stale/2008/11/01 newsitem529 Thu, 9 Oct 2008 13:00:58 EST Library News New report released on impact of the Trillium Foundation grants in small towns http://www.trilliumfoundation.org/cms/en/sm_towns_grantmaking07.aspx stale/2008/11/01 newsitem528 Fri, 3 Oct 2008 11:58:47 EST Library News The Province of Ontario, AMCTO (Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario) and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario have partnered to develop Local Government Week. Participating schools and municipalities are joining together to introduce local government to children and youth, through fun learning activities. http://www.amcto.com/LocalGovernment.asp?itemtype=AMCTO-LGW-LOCGOV stale/2008/11/01 newsitem527 Thu, 2 Oct 2008 12:40:33 EST Library News http://www.sols.org/publications/signal/index.htm stale/2008/11/01 newsitem526 Thu, 2 Oct 2008 12:39:33 EST SOLS News photos from the first session.]]> http://www.sols.org/librarydev/training/workshops/workshop1.htm stale/2008/11/01 newsitem525 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:18:25 EST SOLS News Rethink your library space to improve function and appeal. Two locations. http://www.sols.org/librarydev/training/workshops/workshop2.htm stale/2008/11/01 newsitem524 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:18:25 EST SOLS News Explore the role libraries can play in the municipal cultural planning process in this session offered in partnership with the Municipal Cultural Planning Partnership. One location only. http://www.sols.org/librarydev/training/workshops/workshop6.htm stale/2008/11/01 newsitem523 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:18:25 EST SOLS News Theme: Think Critically, Act Ethically http://www.mediaeducationweek.ca/ stale/2008/11/01 newsitem522 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:42:24 EST Library News Google co-op engine has grown to over 750 library blogs and has been noted in School Library Journal, Google's Librarian Central, and other publications. Other Library and Information Science Programs have added LISZEN to their web resources for library students http://liszen.com/ stale/2008/11/01 newsitem521 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:03:33 EST Library News Registration to free Fall 2008 Seminars http://www.payequity.gov.on.ca/peo/english/seminar_s.html#Teleconf stale/2008/11/01 newsitem520 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:03:33 EST Library News Report by Florida State University and sponsored by OCLC on a nationwide study on the impact of public library closures and facility location. Staff interviews and demographics analysis using geographic information systems (GIS) inform impacts on library users and potential markets (Link added to Clearinghouse/Reports of Interest) http://www.webjunction.org/facilities/articles/content/11041525 stale/2008/09/29 newsitem519 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:56:52 EST Library News Grassroots Advocacy Kit from CLA (Via The Distant Librarian) http://www.cla.ca/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Copyright_Information&Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=4507 stale/2008/09/22 newsitem518 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:56:52 EST Library News (via LibraryLaw Blog) An interesting discussion albeit based on US law http://blog.librarylaw.com/librarylaw/2008/08/book-jackets--.html stale/2008/09/21 newsitem517 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:40:00 EST Library News Through this Library and Archives Canada online database, researchers can access references to the service files in the Department of National Defence Fonds (RG 24) for the members of the Canadian Armed Forces who lost their lives during this conflict. http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/war-dead/index-e.html stale/2008/09/21 newsitem516 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:37:00 EST Library News Source:US Newswire, Sept 9, 2008 (VIA Gale Search Alert) http://find.galegroup.com/itx/infomark.do?type=retrieve&prodId=AONE&a,p;userGroupName=otta35732&version=1.0&source=gale&digest=3728278cd241bfc5b0505f33b74e8087&docId=A184659473&docType=IAC&tabID=T004 stale/2008/09/21 newsitem515 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:37:00 EST Library News A Hill Strategies Research Report shows that Canadians who read are more likely to be socially active than Canadians who do not read. http://www.hillstrategies.com/resources_details.php?resUID=1000274 stale/2008/09/21 newsitem514 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:37:00 EST Library News Canadian Childcare Federation website.]]> http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/ncd-jne/index-eng.html stale/2008/11/21 newsitem513 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:37:00 EST Library News On-line registration open http://www.sols.org/librarydev/training/workshops/registration/vdxusergroupsreg.htm stale/2008/09/28 newsitem512 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 09:37:00 EST SOLS News ALA unveils a redesigned web site, with a new look and easier navigation http://www.ala.org/ stale/2008/09/28 newsitem511 Tue, 9 Sep 2008 14:37:00 EST Library News A l'intention des administrateurs(trices), dg et des membres du personnel-cadre des bibliotheques publiques. Samedi 27 septembre. Inscrivez-vous des que possible. http://www.sols.org/librarydev/training/workshops/workshop4.htm stale/2008/09/28 newsitem510 Mon, 8 Sep 2008 11:37:16 EST SOLS News ]]> The aim of creating this Logo is to make communication easier between those who carry out information literacy projects, their communities, and society in general. The Logo will be available free of charge and promoted as an international symbol of information literacy. (IFLA and UNESCO) http://www.infolitglobal.info/logo/ stale/2008/09/22 newsitem508 Fri, 5 Sep 2008 09:23:34 EST Library News Register Now! For trustees, CEO's and library managers. Participants will work together on drafting and evaluating policies. This is an opportunity to exchange ideas and share experiences. Participants will leave with sample mandatory policies required by the OPLG. http://www.sols.org/librarydev/training/workshops/workshop3.htm stale/2008/09/21 newsitem508 Fri, 5 Sep 2008 09:23:34 EST SOLS News Users will no longer have to wait 90 days to read current issues of Consumer Reports titles through InfoTrac http://sizzle.gale.com/2008/08/consumer-report.html stale/2008/09/12 newsitem507 Thu, 4 Sep 2008 14:12:33 EST Library News New one-stop access to legal information (via opla_l)(Link added to Clearinghouse/Legislation Affecting Public Libraries) http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/justice-ont/default.asp stale/2008/09/12 newsitem506 Wed, 3 Sep 2008 15:33:54 EST Library News http://www.sols.org/publications/signal/index.htm stale/2008/09/12 newsitem505 Wed, 3 Sep 2008 15:31:54 EST SOLS News Only 3% of computer users are familiar with how feeds work, and are using feed readers to get up-to-date information from their favorite sites. The other 97% should not be left out in the cold, so now you can subscribe to a feed with your email address. (Link added to SOLS Help with RSS page) http://www.feedmyinbox.com/pages/how-does-this-work/ stale/2008/09/12 newsitem504 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:45:12 EST Library News New study clearly finds that America's public libraries are breaking through traditional brick-and-mortar walls to serve more people online and in person.(Link added to Clearinghouse/Reports of Interest in Library Research) http://www.ala.org/ala/ors/plftas/0708report.cfm stale/2008/09/13 newsitem503 Tue, 2 Sep 2008 12:50:48 EST Library News Universities house an enormous amount of information and their libraries are often the center of it all. You don't have to be affiliated with any university to take advantage of some of what they have to offer. http://www.collegedegree.com/library/college-life/100_extensive_university_libraries_from_around_the_world stale/2008/09/02 newsitem502 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:45:12 EST Library News Valuing Culture: Measuring and Understanding Canada's Creative Economy. Conference Board Report August 2008(Via Stephen's Lighthouse) http://www.conferenceboard.ca/documents.asp?rnext=2671 stale/2008/09/30 newsitem501 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:45:12 EST Library News Registration open http://www.sols.org/librarydev/training/workshops/index.htm#Workshops stale/2008/09/30 newsitem500 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:37:12 EST SOLS News Announcement at the AMO Conference on August 25. http://www.premier.gov.on.ca/news/product.aspx?prod=2415&Lang=EN stale/2008/09/05 newsitem498 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:26:06 EST Library News Access is Canada's premier library technology conference that focuses on issues relating to technology planning, development, challenges and solutions. This year the conference will be held in Hamilton October 1-4. http://access2008.blog.lib.mcmaster.ca/program/ stale/2008/10/05 newsitem497 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:24:06 EST Library News (.pdf) This report was distributed on August 13, 2008 with opportunity for comment. This revised version has been updated to incorporate changes submitted during the comment period. http://www.sols.org/ministryprojects/$15MillionInvestment/$15MConsultationRevised.pdf stale/2008/09/30 newsitem496 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:00:16 EST SOLS News Via Digital image Magazine (Link added to Clearinghouse/Technology Resources/Images http://www.digitalimagemagazine.com/blog/featured/25-free-stock-photo-sites/ stale/2008/09/03 newsitem495 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:00:16 EST Library News (Via Reuters) In partnership, Bibliotheque et Archives nationales du Quebec (BAnQ) and Library and Archives Canada (LAC) are launching a book that illustrates the creativity and exceptional sense of innovation of libraries throughout the country. Launched at IFLA http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS216300+08-Aug-2008+MW20080808 stale/2008/09/10 newsitem494 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:00:16 EST Library News Book and supporting website http://www.popgoesthelibrary.com/ stale/2008/09/15 newsitem493 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:00:16 EST Library News Of the most direct benefit to libraries, LibraryThing announced on August 7 that it is now offering one million user-uploaded book covers for use in OPACS and other library software in a free service competing directly with similar offerings from companies like Syndetic Solutions that offer covers and bibliographic data to libraries for a fee. The book covers are freely available for retrieval and use via the LibraryThing Application Programming Interface (API), subject to relatively minor usage restrictions. (Link added to Clearinghouse/Technical Services resources http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6586479.html?rssid=191 stale/2008/09/06 newsitem492 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:00:16 EST Library News Claims to be the world's biggest search engine. Rather than rely on superficial popularity metrics, Cuil searches for and ranks pages based on their content and relevance. When we find a page with your keywords, we stay on that page and analyze the rest of its content, its concepts, their inter-relationships and the page's coherency. (Link added to Clearinghouse/Search Tools) http://www.cuil.com/ stale/2008/09/02 newsitem491 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:00:16 EST Library News The report of what we heard at the twelve consultations is now available (.pdf) http://www.sols.org/ministryprojects/$15MillionInvestment/$15millionconsultationreport.pdf stale/2008/08/21 newsitem489 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:00:16 EST SOLS News (.pdf) To provide equitable access for public libraries http://www.sols.org/ministryprojects/$15MillionInvestment/15MillionInvestment.htm stale/2008/08/13 newsitem488 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:00:16 EST SOLS News http://www.sols.org/publications/signal/index.htm stale/2008/08/15 newsitem487 Fri, 1 Aug 2008 13:55:52 EST SOLS News Registration has been closed at 18 participants to allow for personalized coaching and maximum interactivity and collaboration. There is short waiting list in the event of cancellation; if you wish to add your name, please contact Diane Lozanski at 1-866-304-7988. The APLL Institute is a two year program, starting again in the fall of 2010. http://www.sols.org/librarydev/training/APLL/index.htm stale/2008/08/28 newsitem486 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:21:46 EST SOLS News The 23rd report in the Statistical Insights on the Arts series from Hill Strategies Research, provides strong evidence of the social effects of culture through detailed statistical models of six social indicators, including book reading (Link added to Clearinghouse/Reports of Interest in Library Research) http://www.hillstrategies.com/resources_details.php?resUID=1000274 stale/2008/08/28 newsitem485 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:03:42 EST Library News Looking to find similar authors? Type in the name of your favorite author and see it create a map of similar writers (Link added to Clearinghouse/Literature and Fiction Resources) http://www.literature-map.com/ stale/2008/08/22 newsitem484 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:03:42 EST Library News US based but still an interesting approach to the topic. http://www.law.duke.edu/cspd/comics/ stale/2008/08/22 newsitem483 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:03:42 EST Library News A study by Queen's University and People for Education. Published by the Ontario Library Association, 2006.(Link added to Clearinghouse/Literacy Resources) http://www.peopleforeducation.com/adx/aspx/adxGetMedia.aspx?DocID=618 stale/2008/08/22 newsitem482 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:03:42 EST Library News Deadline for applications October 1st, 2008 http://www.culture.gov.on.ca/english/library/lsdf.htm stale/2008/10/02 newsitem481 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:48:53 EST Library News Link added to Clearinghouse/Literature and Fiction Resources http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/books/article4318261.ece stale/2008/08/10 newsitem480 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:48:53 EST Library News A new OCLC report http://whatcounts.com/dm?id=C057514DD7A2229C061F476B4E2B19E2D6A387371AADFFF5 stale/2008/08/10 newsitem478 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:28:09 EST Library News Participez aux consultations au sujet du 15 millions de dollars que la province a investi dans les bibliotheques http://www.olsn.ca/15millioninvestmentupdate_fr.php stale/2008/08/13 newsitem477 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:11:09 EST SOLS News Presented by Unshelved, the comic strip http://www.unshelved.com/PimpMyBookcart/ stale/2008/08/20 newsitem476 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:11:09 EST Library News To give your input on the $15 million dollar provincial investment in libraries http://www.sols.org/aboutsols/reports/15MillionInvestmentConsultation.htm stale/2008/08/12 newsitem475 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:35:09 EST SOLS News This is a reminder that Gale offers ongoing training support for their products. Several webinars that will be of interest to library staff in Ontario are scheduled in July. Click on the event to see a description of the webinar and to register. Of particular interest will be the CPI.Q webinar on July 24th http://www.attendeenet.com/gale_training/ stale/2008/07/31 newsitem474 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:30:24 EST Library News The government is now accepting applications for the Rural Connections Broadband Program. First deadline date is Sept 18, 2008 http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/rural/ruralconnections/broadband.htm stale/2008/09/10 newsitem473 Mon, 7 Jul 2008 11:08:51 EST Library News PDF format (473KB) http://www.sols.org/aboutsols/reports/annual/AnnualReport2007-2008.pdf stale/2008/07/31 newsitem472 Thu, 3 Jul 2008 14:54:54 EST SOLS News http://www.sols.org/publications/signal/index.htm stale/2008/07/20 newsitem471 Thu, 3 Jul 2008 09:02:58 EST SOLS News This guide explains the formal meaning of the regulation and provides some examples to help describe the interpretation. (Link added to Clearinghouse/Facilities page) http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/french/pillars/accessibilityOntario/accesson/compliance/customer/accessibility_guide stale/2008/08/16 newsitem470 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:42:15 EST Library News (.pdf) By the Australian Communications and Media Authority. The guide provides library staff with the information, support and tools to effectively promote internet safety in Australian public libraries, especially for children http://www.acma.gov.au/webwr/_assets/main/lib310668/cybersmart_guide-librarians.pdf stale/2008/08/13 newsitem468 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:42:15 EST Library News Press release, Ottawa, June 18, 2008 http://www.cla.ca/AM/Template.cfm?Section=News1&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&CONTENTID=5374 stale/2008/07/28 newsitem467 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:42:15 EST Library News Here you can learn what you can do and, in some cases, what you are legally required to do, to make your business or organization welcoming to people of all disabilities http://www.accesson.ca/ado/splash.htm stale/2008/08/14 newsitem466 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:42:15 EST Library News http://www.culture.gov.on.ca/english/library/lsdf_grants_2007_08.htm stale/2008/08/14 newsitem465 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:30:15 EST Library News Annual Conference, Ottawa August 24-27, 2008 http://www.amo.on.ca/Content/NavigationMenu/Events/AMOAnnualConference/2008/default.htm stale/2008/08/28 newsitem464 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:45:15 EST Library News (.pdf) http://www.sols.org/aboutsols/board/summaries/BoardSummaryJune2008.pdf stale/2008/07/31 newsitem463 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:30:15 EST SOLS News Invitation to Consultation http://www.sols.org/aboutsols/reports/15MillionInvestmentConsultation.htm stale/2008/08/13 newsitem462 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:30:15 EST SOLS News (.pdf) http://www.sols.org/aboutsols/reports/operational/OperationalPlan2008-2009.pdf stale/2008/08/14 newsitem461 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:30:15 EST SOLS News A statewide readers advisory (RA) training program commenced in New South Wales in 2004. Rewarding Reading is a train the trainer program for public library staff involved in the delivery of readers advisory/reader development services. (via GALE Search Alert) http://find.galegroup.com/itx/infomark.do?type=retrieve&prodId=AONE&userGroupName=otta35732&version=1.0&source=gale&digest=3728278cd241bfc5b0505f33b74e8087&docId=A180186707&docType=IAC&tabID=T002 stale/2008/07/27 newsitem460 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:25:15 EST Library News June 12th, 2008 statement http://www.cla.ca/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home&CONTENTID=5346&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm stale/2008/07/27 newsitem459 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:25:15 EST Library News This site preserves the history and heritage of Canada's minority groups and makes it freely and widely accessible via the Internet. (Link added to Clearinghouse/Ready Reference Resources/Canadiana) http://www.multiculturalcanada.ca stale/2008/07/07 newsitem458 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:15:15 EST Library News What to consider when deciding where to host your site.Via LISNews.org (Link added to Clearinghouse/Technology Resources) http://www.collegeathome.com/blog/2008/05/27/twitter-for-librarians-the-ultimate-guide/ stale/2008/07/06 newsitem457 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:15:15 EST Library News This article which provides candid information to help nonprofits choose effective software.Via TechSoup (Link added to Clearinghouse/Technology Resources) http://www.techsoup.org/learningcenter/webbuilding/page5671.cfm?rss=1 stale/2008/07/02 newsitem456 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:11:15 EST Library News Description of an innovative program at the Ottawa Public Library. (Link added to Clearinghouse/Children's Services Resources) http://journal.lib.uoguelph.ca/index.php/perj/article/view/425/813 stale/2008/07/10 newsitem455 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:11:15 EST Library News Online training from Gale Cengage Learning http://www.library.on.ca/links/clearinghouse/ko/nuggets.htm#Unleash stale/2008/07/10 newsitem454 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:11:15 EST Library News Don't miss out on this once a year opportunity at TechSoup. Request up to your full allotment of valuable software, hardware, and online services from some of their most popular donors http://www.techsoup.org/stock/fiscal.asp?rss=1 stale/2008/07/02 newsitem453 Mon, 9 Jun 2008 17:11:15 EST Library News Canada's only Adult Literacy Journal http://www.literacyjournal.ca/readers.html stale/2008/06/16 newsitem452 Mon, 9 Jun 2008 17:11:15 EST Library News http://www.sols.org/publications/signal/index.htm stale/2008/06/20 newsitem451 Mon, 9 Jun 2008 17:11:15 EST SOLS News September 14 to 18, 2008. This year's theme is The New Rural @ your library http://www.sols.org/librarydev/training/kempenfelt/index.htm stale/2008/09/19 newsitem450 Mon, 2 Jun 2008 10:11:15 EST SOLS News Il est maintenant en ligne (Link added to Clearinghouse / Services techniques) http://cbq.banq.qc.ca/cbq/f?p=104:30:1458000519851600::NO::: stale/2008/06/08 newsitem449 Fri, 16 May 2008 10:47:39 EST Library News Great book covers along with titles and annotations. http://artofmanliness.com/2008/05/14/100-must-read-books-the-essential-mans-library/ stale/2008/06/07 newsitem448 Fri, 16 May 2008 10:37:39 EST Library News Laureat 2008 / Winner for 2008 http://www.radio-canada.ca/regions/prixdeslecteurs/ stale/2008/06/061 newsitem448 Wed, 14 May 2008 13:43:04 EST Library News from the Canadian Library Association/Association canadienne des bibliotheques http://www.cla.ca/AM/Template.cfm?Section=News&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&CONTENTID=4955 stale/2008/06/061 newsitem447 Wed, 14 May 2008 13:43:04 EST Library News Libraries need to recognize book group readers as one of their core audiences, a population that deserves "extra-mile" service. Here's my list of 25 ways that a library can support book groups. (Link added to Clearinghouse/Readers' Advisory Resources) http://bookgroupbuzz.booklistonline.com/2008/04/23/25-ways-libraries-can-serve-book-groups/ stale/2008/06/061 newsitem446 Wed, 14 May 2008 13:08:04 EST Library News Digital images of primary materials on public Web sites http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlpubs/crlnews/backissues2008/may08/visualresources.cfm stale/2008/06/061 newsitem445 Tue, 13 May 2008 17:59:12 EST Library News survey before May 30th]]> http://knowledgeontario.ca/TeachOntario stale/2008/06/01 newsitem444 Tue, 13 May 2008 17:42:12 EST Library News Resource Ontario has developed a survey to assist in determining further plans in renewing, amending or enhancing the current core databases. Your feedback is very important. RO asks that you please respond by May 22, 2008. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=WNT29p1yXdsoxR5CcsW8uw_3d_3d stale/2008/05/23 newsitem443 Tue, 13 May 2008 17:41:12 EST Library News A free, interactive, online database of adult and family literacy resources and reviews (Link added to Clearinghouse/Literacy Resources) https://www.elmoreviews.ca/ stale/2008/05/21 newsitem442 Mon, 12 May 2008 10:42:12 EST Library News http://www.sols.org/aboutsols/reports/SCTYL/2007-2008.pdf stale/2008/06/12 newsitem441 Mon, 12 May 2008 09:42:12 EST SOLS News Boolify makes it easier to for students to understand their web search by illustrating the logic of their search, and by showing them how each change to their search instantly changes their results http://boolify.org/index.php stale/2008/06/04 newsitem440 Wed, 7 May 2008 17:16:00 EST Library News Presentation by Jessamyn West http://www.librarian.net/talks/cmrls/ stale/2008/06/04 newsitem439 Wed, 7 May 2008 17:16:00 EST Library News Can be used by any library. No need to customize.Courtesy of the State Library of Iowa (Link added to Clearinghouse/Marketing Resources) http://www.statelibraryofiowa.org/ld/tell-library-story/Props/posters stale/2008/06/02 newsitem438 Wed, 7 May 2008 17:07:00 EST Library News "It seems like there are lot of different kinds of libraries: public libraries, school libraries, university libraries, college libraries, law libraries, medical libraries, corporate libraries, special libraries, private libraries. But really there's just One Big Library, with branches all over the world." - Wendy Newman. A one-day gathering June 27, 2008. http://onebiglibrary.yorku.ca/index.php?title=Main_Page stale/2008/05/24 newsitem437 Wed, 7 May 2008 16:57:00 EST Library News Presented by renowned library consultant, Rebecca Jones. The workshop will provide Trustees, CEOs and managers with practical approaches to the work of assessing, planning and meeting future staffing needs. Workshops scheduled on May 15 and May 22 http://www.sols.org/librarydev/training/clinicsworkshops/workshop6.htm stale/2008/05/24 newsitem436 Tue, 6 May 2008 16:02:57 EST SOLS News Specific standards for customer services, Ontario Regulation 429/07 of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), came into effect on January 1, 2008. This half-day workshop will cover the new Customer Service Standards of the AODA and methods to meet your libraries' obligations under it. Workshops scheduled between May 22 and June 12 http://www.sols.org/librarydev/training/clinicsworkshops/workshop7.htm stale/2008/06/13 newsitem435 Tue, 6 May 2008 16:02:57 EST SOLS News http://www.sols.org/publications/signal/index.htm stale/2008/05/16 newsitem435 Thu, 1 May 2008 08:55:37 EST SOLS News See Notes Inter-branch delivery service will also be reduced this week.]]> http://www.sols.org/resourcesharing/delivery/routes/index.htm stale/2008/06/01 newsitem434 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:26:11 EST SOLS News We wish to thank all the respondents who have already completed the form. For those who have not yet responded, we would appreciate a response from all libraries by May 5, 2008. http://www.sols.org/aboutsols/clientservices/index.htm stale/2008/05/06 newsitem433 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:25:15 EST SOLS News Review: Though Douglas starts out with what he later recognizes as a naive and hopeful attitude about helping people evaluate resources and think critically about things like current events and mass media, the narrative soon changes its focus to explore how the library as an institution can hope to stay alive in modern times. (VIA PopMatters) http://www.popmatters.com/pm/books/reviews/56294/quiet-please-by-scott-douglas/ stale/2008/04/29 newsitem432 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:25:15 EST Library News A site where you can search for details of passengers who sailed from Great Britain to ports around the world from 1890 onwards (Link added to Clearinghouse/Genealogy Resources) http://www.ancestorsonboard.com/ stale/2008/04/29 newsitem431 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:24:15 EST Library News Wednesday, April 24, 2008 from 10:30am to 11:30am http://web.meetme.net/r.aspx?p=2&a=70541837085712 stale/2008/04/25 newsitem4428 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:24:15 EST SOLS News April 23 http://portal.unesco.org/culture/en/ev.php-URL_ID=5125&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html stale/2008/04/24 newsitem427 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:20:16 EST Library News MPMP efficiency measures are based on operating costs for broad service areas. Effectiveness measures provide balance by measuring service delivery quality. (Link added to Clearinghouse/Library Administration Resources/Municipal Reporting http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/Page1637.aspx stale/2008/05/10 newsitem426 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:20:16 EST Library News Colloque conjoint ASTED/CBPQ 2008 http://www.cbpq.qc.ca/congres/congres2008/Colloque_conjoint08_ProgrammeDetail.htm stale/2008/05/16 newsitem425 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:20:16 EST Library News Amazing book carvings (via LISNews.org) http://centripetalnotion.com/2007/09/13/13:26:26/#comment-129507 stale/2008/05/16 newsitem424 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:09:16 EST Library News A summary of the highlights (via Stephen's Lighthouse) http://stephenslighthouse.sirsidynix.com/archives/2008/04/ala_releases_th.html stale/2008/05/16 newsitem423 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:59:16 EST Library News This is a free, open access resource intended for those who want to broaden their horizons in terms of the wide range of technologies and tools available free on the Internet. (via AlphaPLus Blog)(Link added to Clearinghouse/Training Resources for Library Staff) http://www.c4lpt.co.uk/25Tools/Tools/index.html stale/2008/05/16 newsitem422 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:09:16 EST Library News Library Services Centre, Revised August 2007 http://www.lsc.on.ca/LSC2007AveragePrice_2.mht stale/2008/05/16 newsitem421 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:09:16 EST Library News Half day workshop with Mary Jane Maffini - Spaces still available May 8, 14 and 15 http://www.sols.org/librarydev/training/clinicsworkshops/workshop4.htm stale/2008/05/16 newsitem419 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:46:15 EST SOLS News Wednesday, April 16, 2008 from 2:30pm to 3:30pm http://web.meetme.net/r.aspx?p=2&a=70541837085712 stale/2008/04/17 newsitem418 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:48:40 EST SOLS News Another essential book list, from The Telegraph (UK)(Link added to Clearinghouse/Collection Development Resources) http://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jhtml?xml=/arts/2008/04/06/nosplit/sv_classics06.xml stale/2008/05/04 newsitem417 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:48:40 EST Library News Today, April 8th, at 10:30 am http://web.meetme.net/r.aspx?p=2&a=70541837085712 stale/2008/04/09 newsitem416 Tue, 8 Apr 2008 09:56:54 EST SOLS News The Government of Ontario is encouraging municipalities to integrate cultural planning into their daily business; to emphasize local arts, cultural industries, heritage and libraries as they plan for the future of their communities. http://www.culture.gov.on.ca/english/about/mcp.htm stale/2008/04/21 newsitem415 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 13:44:15 EST Library News (Library of Congress)This guide is intended for individuals without ready access to print resources and subscription databases in the field of library and information science. It compiles free, full-text resources available on the Web for use by librarians, library technicians, and students in the field. (Link added to Clearinghouse/ Library Administration Resources) http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/libsci/ stale/2008/04/20 newsitem414 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 14:44:15 EST Library News Until March 30, 2009, people can nominate an individual, a community or an organization they think does good for the benefit of others and should receive a cash prize to continue in their efforts. Would your users nominate their library? (Link added to Clearinghouse/Funding Development Resources http://www.brewsomegood.ca/ stale/2008/04/10 newsitem411 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:56:57 EST Library News via Library Journal, 3/19/2008 http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6542329.html stale/2008/04/09 newsitem410 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:56:57 EST Library News 23 April: a symbolic date for world literature for on this date and in the same year of 1616, Cervantes, Shakespeare and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega all died. http://portal.unesco.org/culture/en/ev.php-URL_ID=5125&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html stale/2008/04/04 newsitem409 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 09:56:57 EST Library News