Friday, January 29, 2010

Call for Programs

Okay, new decade and time to plan ahead.

The PaLA Annual Conference 2010 is October 24 - 27 in Lancaster. Where rural and small most definitely applies!

The call for programs will be soon! Please consider presenting a session geared towards your rural & small peers at the annual conference.

For 2008, we pitched the idea of the Roundtable and had an overwhelming response. Then again in 2009, the conference agenda included a session specifically showcasing great things happening at rural & small libraries across the state.

Now is your chance! We need you!

As Public Library Division Chair for 2010, I encourage you to submit a program geared towards rural & small libraries (bookmobiles and outreach services). Toot your own horn (something we don't do enough of!) and share your ideas. Now more than ever we need to help each other succeed!

Keep an eye on the PAPUBLIB and PAMAILALL lists for the deadline for submitting your program proposal.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

WebJunction

Yes, it has happened! Pennsylvania is now an affiliate member of WebJunction!

Now, more than ever, Small & Rural Libraries need to stay current on library trends and keep staff well-trained.

Don't let this opportunity pass you buy. Go now to: http://pa.webjunction.org.
If you don't already have a user name & password, establish an account. Create a user profile and designate that you are a member of the Pennsylvania affiliation.

You will have access to a large selection of online workshops and training courses. These will be available to library employees and library board members at a cost of $5 per course. Yes, that's right--$5!

The PA partnership creates an online learning community for Pennsylvania--the ideal solution for small & rural libraries.

HSLC's training for Access PA services will be integrated into this service.

While there, take time to look around WebJunction. There are many valuable resources there. You no longer need to "re-invent the wheel"!