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Best Practices
Cataloging Tip
March 17th, 2011 | Permalink | Comment?

In the wake of recent OCLC guidelines instructing catalogers to treat larger print books as large print (See fixed field Form of Item, code d guidelines, code d), the Lincoln Trail Libraries System Cataloging Center and Cataloging Maintenance Center recently submitted a sample record to OCLC Quality Control for feedback. They received the following reply from Cynthia Whitacre, Manager, WorldCat Quality & Partner Content Dept:

“Your record looks terrific. It’s a great record. Others could use it as an example, in my opinion. ” –Cynthia

Use this link to get to the MARC display.
Best Practices, Marketing, Multitype Collaboration
Maximize the Potential of Your Public Library
March 2nd, 2011 | Permalink | Comment?

Learn how public libraries can help local governments tackle critical community priorities such as economic development, public safety, environmental sustainability, cultural diversity, education, and literacy. This new report and accompanying case studies provide examples and instructive guides on how public libraries in jurisdictions large and small are partnering with local governments and organizations to develop innovative solutions for important strategic community initiatives. (The ICMA lists this as a best practice for municipalities.)

Stephen Abrams, vice president Innovation, SirsiDynix, says: “So e-mail this link to your officials. Put a return receipt on the e-mail so you know they’ve opened it. Propose to take them to lunch to talk about it. Print a copy, put a bow on that baby, and drop it off at their offices with a bundt cake or something. Do whatever you need to do in order to get this into their hands. This is GOLD for today’s struggling Public Libraries. Spread the word!”

Free Download.

Article reprinted from ILA Newsletter Vol. 4, Issue #6
Best Practices, Continuous Learning, Online Learning
Upcoming WJ Webinar: Online Patron Training – A Project Review
February 22nd, 2011 | Permalink | Comment?
The upcoming WebJunction Webinar Online Patron Training: A Project Review is scheduled for Wednesday 3/23/2011 beginning at 2:00 PM Central Time.

Join us for a look at online patron training as we review the results of a year-long grant project that was funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. WebJunction and our partners at the San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) worked together to explore online patron training and how this service can be successfully delivered. The project included researching national trends for online patron training, completing a patron needs assessment, and designing and launching an online tutorial at SFPL. You’ll hear the results of the research, how SFPL launched the tutorial and their plans for pursuing and implementing new activities around patron training in the future.

We’re looking forward to sharing the results of this project with the field and how the other libraries can take advantage of the work that was completed under the grant.

Presenters:
- Kendra Morgan, WebJunction Senior Program Manager
- Brian Bannon, San Francisco Public Library, Chief Information Officer
- Jon Worona, San Francisco Public Library, Digitial Initiatives Manager
Register for this webinar by visiting L2.
Best Practices, Continuous Learning, Online Learning
Upcoming WJ Webinar: 2010 Access to Learning Award
January 26th, 2011 | Permalink | Comment?

The upcoming WebJunction Webinar 2010 Access to Learning Award: Veria Central Public Library, Greece is scheduled for Wednesday 2/23/2011 beginning at 12:00 PM Central Time.

Since 2000, the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation has recognized the innovative efforts of public libraries and similar institutions outside the United States to connect people to information and opportunities through free access to computers and the Internet. The 2010 Access to Learning Award recipient, the Veria Central Public Library, has emerged as a leader in Greece by offering a range of services and programs for children and adults, and helping other libraries replicate its success. Its creative use of information and technology services meet the economic, educational, and cultural needs of its community. Join us for this webinar with library director, Ioannis Trohopoulos, to hear about Veria Library’s responsive programming, strong community partnerships, and successful services.

Visit L2 to enroll in this free webinar.
Best Practices, Continuous Learning, Online Learning
Plan to Attend “Serving the 21st Century Patron” – an Online Conference
October 25th, 2010 | Permalink | Comment?
With budgets cut and opportunities for continuing education dwindling in Illinois it is important to take advantage of all available avenues to help us continue quality services for the Illinois library patron.

One such opportunity is this WJ free online conference – Serving the 21st Century Patron – taking place on December 1-2, 2010. Some of the topics covered in the conference include:
- 21 Ideas for 21st Century Libraries
- Changing Reference Services to Meet Patron Expectations
- Morale Issues in your Library
- Museums, Libraries and 21st Century Skills and
- Staying Commmitted to Great Customer Service When Your Library is in Chaos
The conference is free of charge and attending from your computer allows you to pick and choose those sessions that you would like to be a part of. For more information and registration see the conference page on WebJunction Illinois.

If you would like to attend this conference with a learning cohort from your library, you will also want to check out the “Best Practices for Cohorts Attending Online Conferences” in order to maximize your experience.
Best Practices, News
WebJunction Illinois Guided Tour: Part 2
April 19th, 2010 | Permalink | Comment?

Visit the LCLS Conduit blog for another great WJIL tour by Charm Ruhnke, Consulting Manager at LCLS. This time around the tour includes a highlight of some of the Library Management and Marketing areas of WJIL as well as an introduction to BlogJunction Illinois.
Best Practices, Customer Service
Best Small Library in America 2009 – A WebJunction Webinar
September 8th, 2009 | Permalink | Comment?

The upcoming WebJunction Webinar Best Small Library in America 2009 is scheduled for Wednesday 10/7/2009 beginning at 1:00 PM Central Time.

Library Journal’s annual Best Small Library in America Award, sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was created in 2005 to encourage and showcase the exemplary work of libraries serving populations under 25,000. Join us for a webinar with Nancy Rosenwald, the library director of this year’s winner, the Union County Carnegie Library of South Carolina. The library was recognized for it’s transformation into an “inclusive, modern, service-oriented, community center”. Come hear how the strategies and tactics applied over the past 3 years have brought renewal to library services in this tiny community in spite of its high unemployment rate and the library’s shoestring budget. Nancy will be joined by Library Journal’s Executive Editor, Rebecca Miller who will provide an overview of the nomination process and details for next year’s award. You’ve got until November 2 to nominate your favorite U.S. small library!

Register for this webinar on L2.
Best Practices, Resource Sharing
Delivery Best Practices Video Now Available
May 20th, 2009 | Permalink | Comment?

Looking for a fun way to introduce your staff to packing and shipping materials for delivery? Look no further than the new video, “Delivery Best Practices”. Posted on the Delivery page of the WJIL Resource Sharing area, the video uses fun dialog to introduce your new employees to the inner workings of the delivery of materials across the state. It’s the perfect place to start your training and also a handy tool for staff to view as a reminder of delivery procedures. Check it out now.

Thanks to the Lewis & Clark Library System who created this video for the Illinois System Directors Organization (ILSDO) with funding from the Illinois State Library.