Good Morning! Today in Eye-Opener....
1) More on Lakeside Learning Day 1
2) NWILS Photo Contest
3) Hey WILBOR Libs: OverDrive Has a Blog
4) And Training News From OverDrive
1) More on Lakeside Learning Day 1
Plans are in full swing for Northwest LSA’s popular 2-day education event called Lakeside Learning. It’s scheduled for September 22-23 at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake. The cost is $15.00 each day, which includes workshop materials, breakfast and afternoon goodies; lunch is extra through the campus cafeteria. Checks appreciated ahead of time, made payable to Northwest LSA.
The morning of Day 1 (Sept22) looks at a topic much in the news these days: how important libraries are in tough economic times. In virtually every economic downturn, statistics show that library use surges. There are a great many resources available to help libraries cope with increased use, advocate for better funding, and frame this important message—that libraries make a difference in people’s lives. Learn about those resources and hear from Louise Alcorn with West Des Moines Public Library. Louise will share stories of how libraries nationwide are responding to the recession with creative new services and programs.
After lunch, learn about a significant way for libraries to provide value-added service in tough times— by subscribing to EBSCO. Barb Shultz from North Central LSA in Mason City will lead a discussion about 6 additional ESBCO databases, any of which can be yours by joining a buying group. The 6 additional databases are Novelist Online, Novelist Plus, Auto Repair & Reference Center, Small Engine Repair Reference Center, Home Improvement Reference Center, and Hobbies & Crafts.
Libraries are currently within a 60-day trial period to test these 6 add-on databases. Refer to last week’s EYE-OPENER for more, then visit the State Library’s website for login information
http://www.statelibraryofiowa.org/ld/databases/ebscoDBtrialAug2009
Barb Shultz winds up Day 1 with a discussion of Iowa’s open meetings laws. Good stuff here for boards, so maybe it’s an early-out from work on September 22 for trustees!
Day 2 of Lakeside Learning is the State Library’s Town Meeting. Refer to last week’s EYE-OPENER or the c.e. catalog for that agenda. The 2-day total equals 9 c.e. credits. Online registration is open in the c.e. catalog—join us for Lakeside Learning in Storm Lake, September 22-23.
2) NWILS Photo Contest
As part of the festivities at Lakeside Learning this year, Northwest LSA is holding a photo contest. Any library in Northwest LSA is eligible to enter and showcase your place in any of these categories:
· Landscaping / Exterior
· Children / Teen Spaces
· Adult Spaces
· Signage / Displays
· Beautiful Bathrooms
You can enter in all 5 categories, but you can only win in one. In any category, submit 3 photos and label them according to this sample: library_category_1. For example, Pomeroy_Landscaping_1, Pomeroy_Landscaping_2, Pomeroy_Landscaping_3.
Submit your entries by email to Jean Chesterman at ajsmith@nwils.lib.ia.us by September 8. Northwest LSA Board will decide the winners in each category. All entries will be featured on NWILS website and blog—plus you’ll have snappy new pictures to add to your own websites! Winners will be announced at Lakeside Learning on September 22, where everyone can view them in a slideshow. Oh yeah—prizes too—so snap some photos and showcase your library today!
3) Hey WILBOR Libraries: OverDrive Has a Blog
OverDrive, the vendor behind WILBOR’s downloadable audio books, recently launched a blog. It’s called the Digital Library Blog and it’s set up to share tips and ideas on maintaining a high-circulating digital collection. Read the blog for promotional ideas, success stories, training announcements, and other news from OverDrive. This is a likely one to add to your blog favorites!
4) And Training News From OverDrive
Speaking of training opportunities, be sure to catch one of many webinars from OverDrive throughout the month of September. From their website … “...whatever questions you might have, find the answers you need at OverDrive’s September Training Month. We’ll provide an educational and fun program designed to increase staff knowledge and help maximize circulation of your digital collection. Contests and prizes, too…”
Most are 60-minute webinars with open enrollment for individuals or groups. Some of the topics coming up include:
· Browse, Checkout, Download
· Patron Assistance
· Community Outreach
· Real-Time Reports
· Partner Update
Pre-registration is required; simply visit OverDrive’s website for more details about each webinar and for registration instructions.
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