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Continuous Learning, E-Learning, Electronic Resources, Technology
Developing and Maintaining E-Reader Policies and Procedures for Libraries
December 15th, 2011 | Permalink | Comment?

Tuesday, January 31, 2012 ♦ 1 pm Central ♦ 60 min

As debates rage on about e-books, publishers and privacy, how are libraries approaching policies for managing e-readers? Join us for this webinar focused on the nuts and bolts of serving patrons with gadgets, including policies and procedures for libraries lending e-readers and for patrons using their own readers to access library e-book collections. Hear from a library who has e-reader policies and procedures in place, including how they review and update polices; and from a library who’s recently developed policies and procedures after researching and learning from many other libraries.

Presenters: David Newyear, adult information services manager, Mentor Public Library, Ohio; and Daniel Schwartz, library director, Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, Kerrville, Texas.

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Digital Projects, Electronic Resources, ISL E-news
Illinois Digital Archives
November 8th, 2011 | Permalink | Comment?

As Veterans Day approaches, you are encouraged to read the stories of our state’s veterans in the Illinois Veterans’ History Project. Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White created the project to provide a permanent repository for the memories of the men and women who have served our nation. Log on to the Illinois Digital Archives to view their recollections.
E-Learning, Electronic Resources, ISL E-news, Online Learning, School Libraries, Special Libraries
Try-It! Illinois Returns
October 4th, 2011 | Permalink | Comment?

The Illinois State Library has announced the 12th annual Try-It! Illinois. The statewide database trial will be available October 1 through November 30, 2011.

Try-It! Illinois offers the staffs and library users of the more than 5,000 ILLINET member libraries the opportunity to survey and evaluate a wide variety of electronic resources. Thanks to partnerships between the Illinois State Library and the participating electronic resource vendors, there is no charge for accessing these databases during Try-It! Illinois.

You will need a login and password to access Try-it! Illinois. Libraries are encouraged to share the Try-It! Illinois login and password with their library users, and provide them an opportunity to use and recommend electronic resources for possible purchase at the local level.

Please do not post the Try-It! Illinois login and password on the Internet or in publicly archived electronic newsletters. This is vital to the success of the trial and to maintaining the relationships that have been established with vendors.

To obtain the login and password log on here and complete the form. If you have questions or comments, please email Gwen Harrison at gharrison@ilsos.net or call her at 217-785-7334.
Digital Projects, Electronic Resources
Illinois Digital Archives
September 26th, 2011 | Permalink | Comment?

To highlight the start of autumn, check out the collection of original watercolor paintings of autumn leaves by Ellen Robbins. This collection is from the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Lenhardt Library and provides images of Robbins’ eighteen original watercolor paintings, ca. 1868. To view the collection, click here.

The Illinois Digital Archives is a repository for the digital collections of libraries, museums, historical societies and other cultural institutions in Illinois.
Electronic Resources
Try-it! Illinois Trial Period
August 19th, 2011 | Permalink | Comment?

This fall the Illinois State Library will again offer the highly acclaimed service Try-It! Illinois to Illinois librarians and their users. Try-It! Illinois introduces Illinois librarians, staffs and patrons to a variety of electronic databases. These free resources will be offered through the State Library during the trial period from October 1 to November 30.

Vendors wishing to be included should contact Gwen Harrison no later than Friday, September 16. Potential new vendors must create a login and password to participate in the trial, and should email Gwen at gharrison@ilsos.net or call her at 217-785-7334.
Electronic Resources, Illinois State Library, Technology
Try it! Illinois
July 28th, 2011 | Permalink | Comment?

This fall the Illinois State Library will again offer the highly acclaimed service Try-It! Illinois to Illinois librarians and their users. Try-It! Illinois introduces Illinois librarians, staffs and patrons to a variety of electronic databases. These resources will be offered free of charge through the State Library during the trial period (October 1 – November 30). Vendors wishing to be included in this years’ offering should contact Gwen Harrison no later than Friday, September 16. Potential new vendors must contact Gwen to create a login and password necessary for entry into the trial. Contact Gwen or call her at 217-785-7334.
Electronic Resources, New @ WJ-IL, Technology
What’s New @ WJIL: eBooks and eReaders
February 18th, 2011 | Permalink | Comment?
EPUB, Accelerometer, E Ink and Sideloading. If you don’t recognize these words you may need to prepare yourself for the eReader/eBook generation. In this edition of “What’s New @ WJIL” we explore the language, legal issues, troubleshooting and even accessibility of the most recent hot digital trend to hit your library - the eReader.

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Resources

eBooks and Audiobooks
- A 14 page resource using plenty of screenshots and pictures with definitions to help you explain to patrons (and your staff) what eBooks and Audiobooks are and how to use them.
- Path [Library Services » Patron Training » Technology Training]
Free Resources for Your eReader
- Customize this handout for your library to help patrons find and download eBooks.
- Path [Technology » Mobile Devices]
eBooks Troubleshooting
- Instructions and solutions that support has provided for issues that patrons have had with ebooks.
- Path [Technology » Mobile Devices]
Burning Ideas: eBooks and Libraries – A Legal Perspective
- Presentation on content licensing models and digital rights management (DRM) and the accompanying legal issues that impact libraries approach to digital collections.
- Path [Library Services » Technical Services » Collection Development » E-Books and Digital Audio Books]
Are eReaders Accessible?
- Some of the features and applications used by e-readers to assist the visually impaired.
- Path [Technology » Mobile Devices]
Literacy and eReader Jargon
- When any new technology arises, new terms are vital to explain these changes as easily as possible. ‘Library 2.0’ is a perfect example, and eReaders are bringing even more buzzwords and acronyms to the frontlines. Not only are new words created, but some major distinctions are appearing between words like the difference between a ‘virtual library’ and a ‘digital library,’ where they are not interchangeable.
- Path [Technology » Mobile Devices]
Courses and Learning

Gadget Checklist 2010: for Library Staff, Users and Our Future - WJ Webinar archive
- Do you need a gadgets orientation covering types, brands, features, functionality and answers to why gadgets are so popular with your patrons? Listen to this archived WJ webinar with Michael Porter where he presents a checklist-filled session also covering how users are consuming and accessing content on gadgets and how libraries are purchasing and lending gadgets to host this content.
Gadgets: Personal Electronics for Your Library – WJ Webinar archive
- Archive and associated resources for this WJ Webinar with Jason Griffey on libraries and personal electronics such as ebook readers and MP3 players
Community

Is your staff unsure of themselves when it comes to helping patrons with eBooks and eReaders? Our North Carolina WJ partners have initiated a program to help their library staff become more familiar and comfortable with these new technologies through an eReader “petting zoo” for library staff. Find out how you could duplicate this in your library and community.

What Could I do with…eBooks and eReaders in my library?

Ready or not, eBooks and eReaders do not seem to be a passing technology fad. Recently Amazon.com announced eBook downloads for its Kindle eReader outpaced sales of paperbacks in the United States during the last 3 months of 2010. How will your library respond? Use the resources here to prepare yourself and your staff to assist and connect with patrons around this timely topic.
Electronic Resources, Technology
Try-It! Illinois Runs until November 30
October 4th, 2010 | Permalink | Comment?

Jesse White, Secretary of State and State Librarian, and the Illinois State Library are pleased to announce that the eleventh annual Try-It! Illinois statewide database trial began October 1 and runs through November 30.

Try-It! Illinois offers library staff and users an excellent opportunity to survey and evaluate a wide variety of electronic resources. Thanks to partnerships between the Illinois State Library and the participating electronic resource vendors, there is no charge for accessing these databases during Try-It! Illinois. You will need a login and password to access Try-it! Illinois at www.finditillinois.org/tryit.

Libraries are encouraged to share the Try-It! Illinois login and password with their library users, providing them the opportunity to use and recommend electronic resources for possible purchase at the local level.

Contact Gwen Harrison by email or at 217-785-7334 to obtain the login and password. The login and password have also been provided to regional library systems. Do not post the Try-It! Illinois login and password on the Internet or in publicly archived electronic newsletters. This is vital to the success of the trial and to maintaining the relationships that have been established with vendors.
Electronic Resources, Illinois State Library, Technology
Try-It! Illinois Returns Starting October 1, 2010
September 21st, 2010 | Permalink | Comment?

Secretary White and the Illinois State Library have announced that the eleventh annual Try-It! Illinois statewide database trial will be available October 1 through November 30. Try-It! Illinois offers library staff and users an excellent opportunity to survey and evaluate a wide variety of electronic resources. Thanks to partnerships between the Illinois State Library and the participating electronic resource vendors, there is no charge for accessing these databases during Try-It! Illinois.

You will need a login and password to access Try-it! Illinois. Libraries are encouraged to share the Try-It! Illinois login and password with their library users, providing them the opportunity to use and recommend electronic resources for possible purchase at the local level.

Try-It! Illinois 2010 will be posted at www.finditillinois.org/tryit/

Contact Gwen Harrison beginning October 1 at gharrison@ilsos.net or 217-785-7334 to obtain the login and password. The login and password have also been provided to regional library systems. Do not post the Try-It! Illinois login and password on the Internet or in publicly archived electronic newsletters. This is vital to the success of the trial and to maintaining the relationships that have been established with vendors.
Electronic Resources, Library Management
Order in the Library Through Interactive Games
July 22nd, 2010 | Permalink | Comment?

Looking for a way to keep order in your library? Try these fun, interactive games discovered by our friends at WebJunction Idaho and available free online. Each of the 3 games gives the learner the chance to sort, shelve, or reorder a series of books with call numbers. Enter your name and choose an animal to represent you and you’ll even get a nifty certificate of completion with your name on it to signify your success!

Who says shelving hs to be boring! Great way to train and test your library shelvers. Hint: Check out the tutorial before playing the games to get a brief introduction to how it all works.

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Try-It! Illinois Returns

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Try-it! Illinois Trial Period

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Try it! Illinois

Electronic Resources, New @ WJ-IL, Technology

What’s New @ WJIL: eBooks and eReaders

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Community

What Could I do with…eBooks and eReaders in my library?

Electronic Resources, Technology

Try-It! Illinois Runs until November 30

Electronic Resources, Illinois State Library, Technology

Try-It! Illinois Returns Starting October 1, 2010

Electronic Resources, Library Management

Order in the Library Through Interactive Games