Resources
Harness the Power of the Budget
- Regardless of whether you write this detailed planning report, its contents affect every aspect of library operations.
Explore courses, resources and wikis that will get you up to speed on making sense of budgets. In addition to the resources listed here, check out the Budgeting Basics (ADM001) course on LibraryU.
- Is digitization of microfilms (i.e., microfilms of primary source materials) allowed in the Digital Imaging category? Can a library partner with an applicant library in 2008 but be the applicant in 2009? Do you have a question about the FY09 LSTA Grant offerings? If so, you may want to check the FY09 LSTA Grant FAQs from the Illinois State Library. If your question is not answered there, contact Karen Egan.
Library Law: Constitutional and Unconstitutional Patron Behavior and Appearance Policies
- As the weather outside has turned wet and cold, many public libraries have seen an increase in patrons who are simply seeking shelter from the elements. In light of this increased patronage, a review of patron appearance and behavior policies is in order. You may also want to look over the sample library policies from Illinois libraries to see examples of other public library policies.
Community
Successful Partnership Between Architectural Libraries
- Find out how the ACE Technical Charter High School and the special architecture library of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, LLP have built yet another successful Illinois multitype collaboration.
Video Introduction to WebJunction Illinois
- Need a quick overview and introduction to WebJunction Illinois? You can view Sarah Long’s vodcast interview with the WJIL staff by clicking on the link above and scrolling to the bottom of the page.
Illinois State Library Adult Literacy Spotlights
- For several weeks the Illinois State Library has been providing a weekly spotlight on real life stories of the importance of literacy. Read these inspiring stories and find out more about the Illinois State Library Adult Literacy Program.
Courses
- Thanks to the Alliance Library System, every library in Illinois can now benefit from this series of workshops on Fundraising presented by ALS Special Projects Coordinator and RSA trainer John Howard. The workshops are designed to assist libraries in finding new means of supporting themselves as basic funding sources shrink.In this first session - ”The Basics,” – John covers the cost, potential return and benefits of various fund-raising approaches, sharing resources, and discussing how to create effective plans tailored to the various types of fund-raising available to libraries. Click on the link above to listen to the archives and download the ppt for this session.
Business and News Resources on the Web
- Subscription-based content aggregators such as Dialog, Factiva, and LexisNexis contain a wealth of business and company information. Are there free or low-cost alternatives available via the open Web? This online workshop will help you build a toolbox of specialized Web search engines for companies and individuals. Date: This course includes two two-hour sessions on Tuesday and Thursday, April 22 and 24, 2008
Time: 7:00AM – 9:00AM PT / 10:00AM – 12:00 PM ET
The course is free to registered users of WebJunction Illinois.
Online Introduction to WebJunction Illinois
- You still have time to register for the March 20, 2008 (9:30 – 10:30 am CT) introduction to WJIL. You can participate from the comfort of your own computer, and find out more about this statewide resource. Click on the link above for registration information.