BlogJunction Connecticut
A weblog for the WebJunction Connecticut community
A teen in the library is bothering other library users.
A woman is breastfeeding her baby in the children’s room.
A man asks for help looking up N1H1, says he has it and then sneezes loudly.
Are these behaviors prohibited by the library’s code of conduct? If so, what can library staff legally do to address the [...]
Better World Books sells used and new books online to fund meaningful literacy programs and projects around the world. This grant provide $20,000 to the winning organization.
Applicants can be any organization devoted to promoting literacy in some way.
The deadline has been extended to November 30, 2009
Aspiring academic librarians may find job seeking difficult in today’s economy, given budget cuts and hiring freezes at many colleges and universities. Join this month’s chat whether you’re a new librarian looking for tips or an experienced one with advice to share. Discuss how to stay current while “waiting” for your first academic librarian job. [...]
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) offers $8,000 Shade Structure Program grants for the purchase of permanent shade structures designed to provide shade and ultraviolet (UV) ray protection for outdoor areas.
The AAD also provides a permanent sign to be displayed near the shade structure that promotes the importance of sun safety. FAQ.
Eligible considerations include:
* Be [...]
Deadline for applications: February 1, 2010.
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is accepting grant applications for the agency’s 2010 National Leadership Grant (NLG) program.
Applications, guidelines, and examples of successful proposals can be found at IMLS’ NLG site.
The Connecticut State Library is pleased to announce the availability of approximately $125,000 in Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funding for grants in seven categories. Program grant awards will range between $3,000 and $25,000.
See the LSTA page for applications, deadline, workshop information, program categories, and application guidelines.
LSTA funds are provided through the Institute of [...]
Wouldn’t it be great if complicated technology concepts were explained in a simple way that’s easy to understand? Imagine how something like this could assist you in training sessions for patrons or staff. Well look no further, Common Craft creates explanatory videos In Plain English that cover topics like green, money, society and technology.
Wednesday, November [...]
Email has brought about many improvements in the way we communicate in the workplace. It’s quicker, less intrusive and it can be an efficient way to keep track of the correspondence details. When used improperly, however, email can be an impediment to your career and your library’s organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Managing your inbox and [...]
Join us on December 10th for a discussion of Integrated Library Systems (ILSs) and the trend toward customizability through Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) with library systems expert Marshall Breeding and representatives from leading vendors in the field. We’ll discuss new features and capabilities available in the most modern library software, and what it really means [...]
Clorox Clean-Up’s Power A Bright Future program will award five grants of $10,000 each to kids programs in hopes of enriching the lives of youth across the United States.
Nominations (photo and short essay) due by November 29; from December 7 to January 17 the public votes for finalists. 5 winners receive $10,000 each to help [...]