I read in this month's Crossroads (WebJunction's monthly newsletter) that " libraries can increase their visibility on the Web by registering basic local information with the OCLC Library Spotlight program—a free service that works with popular Web services to promote libraries."
There's an article with more information in Library Journal. Just claim your library spotlight on the site... it only takes a few minutes!
Here's a video showing how easy it is to do:
Showing posts with label library. Show all posts
Showing posts with label library. Show all posts
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Library Extension
Perhaps I'm arriving late to the party on this one. Does anyone remember the LibraryLookup bookmarklet from Jon Udell? This began way back in December of 2002 and was a bit of work to set up, but was amazingly cool at the time. I think it still works.
Well, if you liked that, you are going to LOVE the Library Extension from Google Chrome. You must use it in the Chrome browser. It's so easy to install. Once you have done so and choose your library, you're done.
"As you browse book and e-book titles on Amazon.com, the Library Extension checks your library's online catalog and displays the availability of that title. If the book is available, you'll see the details on the right on the page, instantly, with a quick link to your library!"
The results show in the top right side of the WebPage. So don't search in Amazon AND your catalog. Do it all at once with Chrome's Library Extension. You'll be glad you did!
Well, if you liked that, you are going to LOVE the Library Extension from Google Chrome. You must use it in the Chrome browser. It's so easy to install. Once you have done so and choose your library, you're done.
"As you browse book and e-book titles on Amazon.com, the Library Extension checks your library's online catalog and displays the availability of that title. If the book is available, you'll see the details on the right on the page, instantly, with a quick link to your library!"
The results show in the top right side of the WebPage. So don't search in Amazon AND your catalog. Do it all at once with Chrome's Library Extension. You'll be glad you did!
Monday, August 6, 2012
Turning the Page 2.0
Turning the Page 2.0 is a FREE library advocacy training course developed and presented by the Public Library Association (PLA) with generous support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Read all about it and be sure to sign up starting August 15th for the next online dates September 24 through October 29. Here is a flyer too.
In this six-week, facilitated online course, library staff and supporters will learn how to create and tell their library's story, deliver effective presentations, develop a compelling case for support, and build and sustain partnerships along the way.
Participants are encouraged to come with a specific, self-determined advocacy goal for their library. At the end of six weeks, you’ll have a complete Advocacy Work Plan to guide your efforts.
Turning the Page 2.0 consists of the following components:
In this six-week, facilitated online course, library staff and supporters will learn how to create and tell their library's story, deliver effective presentations, develop a compelling case for support, and build and sustain partnerships along the way.
Participants are encouraged to come with a specific, self-determined advocacy goal for their library. At the end of six weeks, you’ll have a complete Advocacy Work Plan to guide your efforts.
Turning the Page 2.0 consists of the following components:
- In-person kick-off (optional)
- Facilitator-led virtual classroom sessions (1 hour each week for 6 weeks)
- Independent work on Turning the Page online modules (about 1 hour each week)
- Online community for discussion (optional)
- Completion of an Advocacy Work Plan (about 1 hour each week)
- One-on-one feedback via email from professional facilitators (free consultancy)
Friday, December 16, 2011
A Nice Boost from the Elizabethtown Public Library Staff
Moments ago we had a nice surprise here in my office. It has been a rough time lately as our office undergoes a huge change of moving our office from two suites to one to cut costs. You can read about it here. You can see pictures of the fun on facebook. My office walls were torn down and I'm temporarily using the future training room/small conference room to work. It's really not so bad, but I'll be happy when I'm in permanent digs again and the noise and smells subside. Heck, I have a job and a nice place to work, so I'm not going to complain.
The 14 member libraries we serve have been very understanding and supportive during this upheaval. Today, staff from the Elizabethtown Public Library showed up and sang Christmas Carols in our hallways. This random act of kindness and support meant a lot to me today. THANK YOU!!
Now, here's a bit of that Christmas cheer shared with us for all of you in case you too are in times of upheaval.
The 14 member libraries we serve have been very understanding and supportive during this upheaval. Today, staff from the Elizabethtown Public Library showed up and sang Christmas Carols in our hallways. This random act of kindness and support meant a lot to me today. THANK YOU!!
Now, here's a bit of that Christmas cheer shared with us for all of you in case you too are in times of upheaval.
Monday, October 31, 2011
There's an Online Learning Party Happening This Week!
There is an amazing online conference happening this week. Check out the Library 2.011 Worldwide Virtual Conference from November 2 - 4, 2011. It's going to be held around the clock online, in multiple time zones and it's FREE! There are 160+ sessions. Be sure to check it out on the main site and see if any of the presentations are for you.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Circulating Nooks at Sacramento Public Library
Are you a library thinking about circulating Nooks? Then you have to check out the final report from the Sacrament Public Library's e-Reader Project. They did a wonderful assessment that surveyed patrons and staff before, during and after the project.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Keith Richards... Please Have Sympathy for America's Public Libraries
Good job Shiela Redcay from the Matthews Library in Fredericksburg PA. She's doing everything she can to get Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards to come and visit her library. She got the idea after reading a preview of his autobiography, Life, in which he mentions his thoughts at one time of becoming a librarian.
Join her Facebook Group to support the cause and take a shot at winning a $50 gift to Amazon in this video contest:
Join her Facebook Group to support the cause and take a shot at winning a $50 gift to Amazon in this video contest:
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Library Advocacy Day Contest
The American Library Association is hold a video contest. Check out the rules and go for it like Springfield Township (PA) High School did:
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Library Advocacy Day Promotion Video
Here's a video created by the ALA Washington Office for promotion of Library Advocacy Day (6/29/10). Take a look...
Library Advocacy Day from ALA Washington on Vimeo.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Final PA State Budget Passes in House - Senate Approval Expected
I received this in my PADLC listserv this morning from Glenn Miller, Executive Director of Pa LA. I appreciate his positive tone, but what a slash to library funding in our state of Pennsylvania. I hate to see what's coming out of this. Reposting here:
"Good morning, faithful library advocates
On the eve of Day 100 of the state budget impasse, a deal has been sealed…finally and without any further significant changes. The State House debated the final deal last night and passed it by a vote of 107-93. Easy passage in the Senate is expected since both Republicans and Democrats there already have signaled their support. The final Senate vote could occur Thursday evening or Friday. The Governor will sign the budget soon thereafter.
At some later point, we can re-hash the excruciating details of this never-ending roller-coaster of a budget. For now, I know that people are anxious to have the specifics, so here they are:
(Click picture for a larger view)
I hardly know where to begin to describe all this. I know that these end results will not be pleasant at all for library staff, for services, and for library users. At the same time, I also know we recognize—all of us—that this is the worst economy in Pennsylvania since the Great Depression and that state coffers lost a mind-numbing $3.2 billion in revenue just this past year.
We will work with Deputy Secretary Clare Zales to try and minimize the damage to statewide programs and begin planning to rebuild services and funding. The hit to the Public Library Subsidy was bad but not as severe as it could have been. We will also work with Clare Zales to see if it possible to accelerate the payment dates for state aid.
Looking at the big picture can be dangerous because it tends to mask the real pain of specific program cuts. Nevertheless, it is fair to note that during the eight months of this year’s budget roller coaster, our overall funding levels ranged from a potential highest total (all programs) of $81 million (Rendell/House Democratic plan) to a potential lowest total (all programs) of $42 million (Senate Republican plan.) In the end, fortunately, our overall funding of $68 million ended much closer to the higher number than the lower.
There is no doubt in my mind that the outcome would have been much, much worse had it not been for your relentless, positive, and articulate advocacy on behalf of your library and your community. We know that legislators heard our voices even in the face of this budget’s tidal wave of red ink. I realize that it may not feel like it right now, but your advocacy made a huge, positive difference. Thank you seems wholly inadequate.
But think about this: every program that we saved, every job that can be retained, and every budget dollar that was secured during this struggle puts us further down the road toward recovering from this recession-ravaged budget year.
Again, I truly appreciate all of your great and ceaseless efforts. Let’s do our best to rest some and recover and re-energize ourselves for better days ahead.
Glenn R. Miller
Executive Director
Pennsylvania Library Association"
"Good morning, faithful library advocates
On the eve of Day 100 of the state budget impasse, a deal has been sealed…finally and without any further significant changes. The State House debated the final deal last night and passed it by a vote of 107-93. Easy passage in the Senate is expected since both Republicans and Democrats there already have signaled their support. The final Senate vote could occur Thursday evening or Friday. The Governor will sign the budget soon thereafter.
At some later point, we can re-hash the excruciating details of this never-ending roller-coaster of a budget. For now, I know that people are anxious to have the specifics, so here they are:
(Click picture for a larger view)
I hardly know where to begin to describe all this. I know that these end results will not be pleasant at all for library staff, for services, and for library users. At the same time, I also know we recognize—all of us—that this is the worst economy in Pennsylvania since the Great Depression and that state coffers lost a mind-numbing $3.2 billion in revenue just this past year.
We will work with Deputy Secretary Clare Zales to try and minimize the damage to statewide programs and begin planning to rebuild services and funding. The hit to the Public Library Subsidy was bad but not as severe as it could have been. We will also work with Clare Zales to see if it possible to accelerate the payment dates for state aid.
Looking at the big picture can be dangerous because it tends to mask the real pain of specific program cuts. Nevertheless, it is fair to note that during the eight months of this year’s budget roller coaster, our overall funding levels ranged from a potential highest total (all programs) of $81 million (Rendell/House Democratic plan) to a potential lowest total (all programs) of $42 million (Senate Republican plan.) In the end, fortunately, our overall funding of $68 million ended much closer to the higher number than the lower.
There is no doubt in my mind that the outcome would have been much, much worse had it not been for your relentless, positive, and articulate advocacy on behalf of your library and your community. We know that legislators heard our voices even in the face of this budget’s tidal wave of red ink. I realize that it may not feel like it right now, but your advocacy made a huge, positive difference. Thank you seems wholly inadequate.
But think about this: every program that we saved, every job that can be retained, and every budget dollar that was secured during this struggle puts us further down the road toward recovering from this recession-ravaged budget year.
Again, I truly appreciate all of your great and ceaseless efforts. Let’s do our best to rest some and recover and re-energize ourselves for better days ahead.
Glenn R. Miller
Executive Director
Pennsylvania Library Association"
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