BlogJunction Connecticut
A weblog for the WebJunction Connecticut community
OCLC has published the 2010 version of their report How Libraries Stack Up. It “examines the economic, social and cultural impact of libraries in the United States” and provides great statistics for library advocacy. Along with the statistics from Connecticut’s recent Snapshot Day and the resources on the statistics page, libraries have the tools [...]
The results are in for the 2009-2010 ConnectiCard year. As has happened during previous economic downturns, CCard circulation and public library circulation in general went up substantially this year. Connecticut public libraries loaned nearly 5 million items to non-resident borrowers. This is a 5.3% increase over last year and by far the highest [...]
The public libraries of Key West and the Florida Keys face a situation familiar to a lot of small libraries: no dedicated webmaster on staff to maintain a sophisticated, dynamic website. In an effort to provide innovative and interesting content to their users, they got creative! Sit in on this free webinar to hear how [...]
We’ll talk about library-related uses of Twitter and your favorite Twitter applications. Everyone is welcome to attend this live online event, which will last approximately 90 minutes. If you live outside of Illinois, there is no need to register. Illinois librarians, please register online at Library Learning.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Online
For additional [...]
Are you curious about a free, open source alternative to Microsoft Office? Meet OpenOffice, the leading open-source office suite for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, databases and more. Learn how it measures up to the competition, how it can be used in libraries and other factors that will help you decide if OpenOffice is for [...]
With today’s economy, you’ll need an extra edge to land that first library job. Let ALSC help. Join us for a discussion about the skills that make new librarians more marketable, new technologies that directors will hope you know how to use, and most importantly, how you can stand out in a sea of new [...]
Be sure you are aware that USDA Rural Development has grants for improving public libraries! Grants can include anything from construction to purchasing computers, books, and equipment. The following towns are eligible- Ansonia, Derby, Killingly North Canaan, Plainfield, Plainville, Putnam, Sprague, Thompson, and Winchester. Branches and nonprincipal libraries should check the list to see if [...]
Funding and other types of support and cooperation don’t always come from large corporations or charitable foundations. Many local groups, such as the Civitans, contribute time, expertise, and energy to local causes.
Civitans are “everyday citizens who come together in communities around the world to socialize, learn and serve their neighbors.” Their mission is to “build [...]
Because children are particularly vulnerable to harsh urban conditions that lack basic public and social services, the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation seeks to fund projects that directly serve or impact children living in urban poverty, particularly in the areas of education, childhood health and family economic stability.
There’s a helpful Foundation overview here; deadlines appear [...]
Legal issues on a variety of situations facing libraries on the ground, from privacy to censorship to meeting rooms, are constantly changing. What is the current status of the Patriot Act and how does it affect your library? Is it time to refresh staff on how to respond to requests for patron records? Want an [...]