Tag Archives: Educational Opportunities

ACRL-NEC Vermont Virtual Conference

Want to attend ACRL-NEC this year, but can’t make it down to Worcester, MA? Want to network with other Vermont librarians? Tough economic times making travel difficult?

Then sign up for the ACRL-NEC Vermont Virtual Conference on May 14th!

Head to http://bit.ly/VTvirtualConference for more information and registration.

The Conference Theme this year is: Embracing Our Electronic World: Challenges and Promises for Academic Libraries.

Join other Vermont librarians at Champlain College in Burlington, VT to watch and participate in the ACRL-NEC conference virtually. In addition to watching the regional conference streamed live you’ll be able to meet and talk with other Vermont librarians about the theme of “Embracing Our Electronic World.”

Email Andy Burkhardt with any questions at aburkhardt@champlain.edu

NETSL 2010 Spring Conference – Registration is Now Open!

Registration is now open for the New England Technical Services Librarians’ 2010 Spring Conference!

Visit http://www.nelib.org/netsl/conference/2010/index.htm for more details on the program and registration information.  We look forward to seeing you there!

NETSL Annual Spring Conference Program 2010:

Crosswalks to the Future: Library Metadata on the Move

Thursday, April 15, 2010
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.
Hogan Campus Center, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA
http://www.holycross.edu/directions/hogan.html

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Executive MLIS Program Offered Through Distance Learning

The Executive MLIS program at San Jose State University is designed for experienced library managers or supervisors who are interested in earning an ALA-accredited master’s degree, allowing them to take the next step in their professional growth.  The application deadline for Fall 2010 is March 30.

The Executive MLIS program complements the professional experience of students, building upon their existing knowledge and preparing them to take on new leadership roles.  Students explore the core competencies of librarianship, along with leadership topics, such as program evaluation, human resource management, marketing, and financial management.

Although all courses are completed through distance learning, students meet other cohort members at an 8-day residency in San Jose, CA, and continue to network with cohort members and professionals by attending seminars offered in conjunction with the ALA and SLA annual conferences.

For more information or to apply online, visit the program website, at http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/execmlis/index.htm.

Or contact the Executive MLIS Program Coordinator, Dr. Patricia C. Franks, Associate Professor, San Jose School of Library and Information Science, at pfranks@slis.sjsu.edu.

VT-French Canadian Genealogical Society Classes

 
All classes are held at our library Saturdays 10:30 am until noon and are open to the public.

Using Ancestry.Ca – Tom Devarney – Feb 13 
Native Americans – To be announced – Feb 27
Organizing your Genealogy – Sheila Morris – Mar 27
Brick Wall advice – Staff – Apr 10
Civil War Ancestors – Scott Towers – Apr 24 (French-Canadians)
 
All classes subject to change.  $5 donation appreciated.

Questions? –  Please visit our website Http://www.vt-fcgs.org, email mail@vt-fcgs.org, or messages can be left at 802-846-7897.
 
Directions:  Heading east  on Rte. 15 take the  Barnes Ave. entrance to Fort Ethan Allen, turn right on Hegeman Ave. Turn into 3rd driveway on right  (opposite VT State Police Sign) to the Dupont Building.

Intellectual Freedom Webinars for Library Trustees

SPACE STILL AVAILABLE – REGISTER TODAY AT http://www.ala.org/oif/onlinetrainings

“Controversial Materials in the Library: Supporting Intellectual Freedom in Your Community”

OIF is partnering with the Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations (ALTAFF) to present three one-hour webinars in February for library trustees on the topic of controversial materials in library collections.

The webinars, entitled “Controversial Materials in the Library: Supporting Intellectual Freedom in Your Community,” are intended to help trustees understand the basics of intellectual freedom in libraries. They will cover information on collection development policies, procedures for handling challenges to library materials, and tips on responding to controversies that may arise. Angela Maycock, OIF Assistant Director, will lead the webinar series.

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Preservation Training Workshops at NEDCC – Registration is Now Open

REGISTER NOW FOR
The Northeast Document Conservation Center’s

2010 SPRING PRESERVATION WORKSHOPS

One-day workshops held at NEDCC in Andover, Massachusetts

  • PRESERVATION OF SCRAPBOOKS – Tuesday, March 9
  • BASIC PAPER REPAIR – Wednesday, March 10
  • PRESERVATION OF OVERSIZE MATERIALS – Thursday, March 11
  • METADATA BASICS – Tuesday, March 16
  • DISASTER PLANNING WITH dPLAN LITE – Wednesday, March 17
  • (at Merrimack College Library, North Andover, MA)
  • TESTING YOUR DISASTER PLAN – Thursday, March 18
  • WRITING SUCCESSFUL GRANT PROPOSALS – Wednesday, March 24

COST: $150 per workshop
($130 each if you register for 2 or more workshops)

QUESTIONS? Contact:
Donia Conn, dconn@nedcc.org, (978) 470-1010 ext. 220

FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER, VISIT:  www.nedcc.org

New Grant Opportunity to Support Picturing America Programs in Public Libraries

The ALA Public Programs Office and the National Endowment for the Humanities are pleased to announce a new grant opportunity for public libraries that received the NEH’s Picturing America collection of American artwork.  Grants of $2,000 will be distributed to 30 public libraries to support public programs that highlight the Picturing America collection.  Applications will be accepted though March 31 at www.programminglibrarian.org/picturingamerica.

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U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services information

(post received from Ted Albers)
I am Ted Albers, a Community Relations officer with the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) in Burlington Vermont. USCIS is the immigration-benefit and service branch of the Federal Government.
You may be aware of some of the hard-copy and online resources that
USCIS produces for immigrants who are preparing for the citizenship test. These materials are helpful to ESL and Civics educators as well. These resources are detailed on the websites below.
For libraries, the “Citizenship Toolkit” is probably the most useful. It is free if a library or non-profit organization registers for it online ($73 if purchased through the Government Printing Office).
Even if a library does not serve many immigrants, the Toolkit is helpful
for social-service providers, students and others as it helps in understanding the legal immigration and citizenship process and requirements.
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ACRL/NEC Leadership Workshop

ACRL/NEC is happy to announce a unique professional development opportunity for our members.

On Friday, April 30th, we will present the workshop, “Learning to Lead: an introduction,” at Bryant University, Smithfield, Rhode Island. This workshop is limited to 24 participants and will be presented by leaders in the ACRL/New England Chapter at minimal cost.

http://www.acrlnec.org/leadership.php

We hope to see you there!
Barbara Kenney, President
ACRL/New England Chapter