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Lincoln Trail Calendar for January 14-February 10, 2006: |
| January 16 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday - LTLS Closed |
| January 17 | LTLS Executive Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m., LTLS |
| January 18 | LINC Policy Council, 1:30 p.m., LTLS |
| January 23 | LTLS Planning/Policy Committee, 6:30 p.m., LTLS |
| January 26 | Trustee Development, 7-9 p.m., LTLS |
| January 30 | Reception for Anne Craig, Illinois State Library Director, 1:30 p.m., LTLS |
| February 3 | Soaring to Excellence Teleconference Series: Always a River, Sometimes a Library, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., LTLS |
| February 6 | LTLS Membership Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m., LTLS |
| February 8 | "Ask a Consultant" Via iLinc", 10:30-11:30 a.m., LTLS |
Register online for the continuing education and training events listed above at http://dot.lincolntrail.info:591/OnlineReg/onlinereg.htm. If you cannot locate or do not have a login and password, please send an email to Donna Schaal at ce@lincolntrail.info. Or you may register at ce@lincolntrail.info.
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| 2006 - 12 | Visit the LTLS web site to see the following new information: LTLS Online Book Clubs Upcoming Selections for January through April 2006 PolyTalk-Library Interpreters Network Grant - Request for Proposals Press Release: LTLS Awarded Grant for Illinois Library Interpreters
Network LINC Update - December 20, 2005 Connections - September/October 2005 Press Release: Audiobooks and eBooks Now Available 24/7 Online
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| 2006 - 13 | If you have items you would like to have included in the January/February and March/April issues of the LTLS newsletter, Connections, please mail or email them to Kit Moore (kmoore@lincolntrail.info) or Vanessa Whippo (vwhipp@lincolntrail.info).
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| 2006 - 14 | Lost Books: Trenton Public Library in the Shawnee Library System has been missing a box of 17 hardback large print books since mid summer. They were en route to Caseyville in the Lewis and Clark Library System. The library would appreciate help in trying to locate them. Contact Linda Richter at Shawnee Library System at lrichter@shawls.lib.il.us if you have any information.
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| 2006 - 15 | The deadline to apply for Cataloging Boot Camp 2006 has been extended to February 1, 2006. This event will be held May 22-26, 2006 and is made possible by an LSTA grant received by the Illinois Online Users Group (IOUG), the Statewide Cataloging Standards Committee, Lewis and Clark Library System, Shawnee Library System, and Rolling Prairie Library System. The session will enable you to become an IOUG copy cataloging trainer. Grant funding will pay hotel and per diem for the participants. The application information is available online at http://www.rpls.ws/cbc2006/CBCApplication.htm. For more information, see the flyer at http://www.rpls.ws/cbc2006/CBC01.pdf or contact Lynne Fields/Cataloging Boot Camp, Lewis and Clark Library System, 425 Goshen Road, Edwardsville, IL 62025 (618-656-3216, Ext. 107).
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| 2006 - 16 | Historian, writer, teacher, and photojournalist Sisi Donald Mosby will deliver a retrospective of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and its meaning for 21st Century America in the Rantoul Public Library community room at 2 p.m. on Monday, January 16, 2006. For more information, contact Karen Ballard at the library (kballa@lincolntrail.info).
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| 2006 - 17 | Applications are being accepted for the Illinois State Library's 12th Annual Institute for School and Public Librarians. This week of library related educational activities will be June 11-16, 2006 on the campus of Bradley University in Peoria. Attendees are immersed into a library curriculum that focuses on basic skills and knowledge needed by school and public librarians, such as reference, collection development, working with people, technology issues, grants, and more. The only cost incurred by participants is a $50 registration fee. Apply by March 24, 2006. The announcement and application can be found under “events” at http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/library/whats_new/home.html. Additional information may be obtained from Karen Egan and Ron Winner at 800-665-5576, Ext 1.
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| 2006 - 18 | Lost Item: From the Page to the Stage: the Educator's Complete Guide to Reader's Theatre by Shirley Sloyer. Barcode: 35936000485973. This item is owned by Centennial HS (YLC). Please check your shelves and return it to YLC if found.
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| 2006 - 19 | Attention School Librarians: This summer LTLS will host its first ever school library day. Please complete a short online survey consisting of 10 questions. LTLS’ goal is to learn more about your education needs and how we might meet them. You will find the survey at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=172551628837. The survey will be open until Friday, January 13, 2006.
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| 2006 - 20 | Illinois Library Day is Wednesday, March 1, 2006, in Springfield. You are invited to join hundreds of library supporters to stand united and send a strong message to our elected officials about the value of Illinois libraries. Since Library Day comes just three weeks before the Illinois primary election, the theme this year is "I Love Libraries, And I Vote!" Participants will march en masse--weather permitting--from the new Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in downtown Springfield to a rally at the Lincoln statue on the east side of the State Capitol building carrying signs, umbrellas, and banners. Watch for details about how to register.
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| 2006 - 21 | National Library Legislative Day is May 2, 2006 in Washington, D.C. A registration form will appear in the February 2006 ILA Reporter. It is once again extremely important for library activists to take the opportunity to make sure their voices are heard and to advocate for increased library funding. ILA has reserved a room block at the Capitol Hill Suites, 200 C St., SW, Washington, DC 20003; phone: 888-627-7811; $175 single rate; $195 double rate; 14.5% sales tax not included. When making reservations, mention the Illinois Library Association. For further information on the issues and briefing session, contact the American Library Association at 800-941-8478. Since the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association is scheduled for the same time period, make your reservations prior to the cut-off date of March 31, 2006.
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| 2006 - 22 | March 1, 2006 is the deadline for applying for Partnership for a Nation of Learners Community Collaboration grants. The program's goal is to build and strengthen working relationships among libraries, museums, and public broadcasting licensees. Go to http://www.partnershipforlearners.org/ for more information and grant guidelines.
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| 2006 - 23 | The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators will present a picture book workshop called “What Went Right?” with Sandy Asher, nationally known teacher and the author of Too Many Frogs! The workshop will explore picture book writing technique and marketability and will be held on February 25, 2006 at 9 a.m. and on February 26 at 3 p.m. at the Eastland Suites in Urbana. The registration deadline is January 27. For more information or to register, contact Alice McGinty (alice@mcgintyzone.com), Ruth Siburt (r.siburt@insightbb.com), or Rebecca Mabry (mabry.rebecca@gmail.com).
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| 2006 - 24 | Positions Available: Library Assistant II (two
positions), Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield.
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For more information, circle item number and return with your name and library to Administration Department, Lincoln Trail Libraries System, or request via e-mail at ltls@lincolntrail.info. |
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