SCHOOL LIBRARY SYSTEM COUNCIL MEETING
Meeting Date: November 6, 2007 Minutes Taken By: Ann Voorhees
Members Present:
Mary Nellenback, Auburn
Susan Cutri, Cato-Meridian
Dessa Bergen, Jordan-Elbridge
Arlene Hertzog, Moravia
Diana Wendell, Port Byron
Lori Willey, Union Springs
Jean Ferguson, Weedsport
Jean Currie, SCRLC
Sheila B. Anderson, Seymour Library
Mary Kay Worth, Superintendent – Southern Cayuga
Ann Voorhees, SLS - CO BOCES
1. Introductions and Welcome: The SLS Council meeting commenced at 12:30 pm. Ann Voorhees welcomed all to the first meeting of the 2007-2008 school year.
2. SCOOLS Catalog: As you know, the SCOOLS catalog was updated this summer. Each district can now scope down to the district or building levels for searching. As with any new upgrade, some glitches were detected and corrected. The SCOOLS catalog now consists of 1.3 million titles, and 3.3 million holdings.
This current upgrade allows each school library system to add new titles/holdings to the SCOOLS catalog. This will enable participants to keep the catalog current. For the OPALS districts, the new records will be downloaded remotely and added to SCOOLS. The SLS will provide non-OPALS libraries with zip drives to enable these libraries to download records from their systems to be added into SCOOLS. The SCOOLS technicians are developing a program to enable us to do mass deletions once a year.
Many other BOCES regions are adopting the SCOOLS model. Eventually we hope to link with other BOCES regions union catalogs.
Remember to be responsible borrowers and lenders – check SCOOLS daily for ILL requests.
3. OPALS: The OPALS online newsletter has been sent to all. Remember to configure the OPALS desktop circulation jar used to circulate books offline. Also, make any changes to your calendars as needed. We will have an OPALS trainer from Montreal in the spring. Many have requested a User’s group meeting – the SLS will distribute dates & times. Six districts now participate in OPALS.
4. Database/CCD CoSER: You have been sent database previews as they become available. The 2008-2009 Database Requests form will be sent to each Council member by the end of November. Preliminary requests for services will be sent to your districts in December. Please return your completed database request forms ASAP after they are received. This year, databases purchases increased and two districts participated in CCD.
5. Future SLS Workshops: The January 15, 2008 morning workshop will feature a distance-learning program sponsored by the Library of Congress – with the topic being “How to navigate the LOC online programs, including the American Memory, etc. Topic suggestions for the March and May meetings included; website tools and designs, weeding, and ALA Graphics READ software training.
Kathleen O’Dean will present a full day workshop on middle school and young adult literature on March 31, 2008. This workshop is sponsored by the CO and TST BOCES SLSs and will be held at Wells College. All LMS, and teachers are welcome to attend.
6. NYS Summer Reading Program: The theme of the 2008 NYS Summer Reading Program is; Catch the Reading Bug @ Your Library (Children), and Metamorphosis @ Your Library (Young Adults).
The SLS has a copy of the program outlines along with the activity sheets, puzzles and coloring sheets. You may borrow our copy or access http://www.summerreadingnys.org/ for further information.
The SLS will purchase Summer Reading posters for all libraries.
7. NYS Library Legislative Initiatives:
· A proposal to increase Library Materials aid from $6.25 to $10.00 per student.
· NOVEL will become state funded and become the Statewide InterNet LibrarY.
· $ 8 million for system aid to be made permanent.
8. Federal Legislation – The SKILLS ACT: The Skills Act is still in Committee. This Act, if passed, would require school districts, to the extent feasible, to ensure that every school within the district employs at least one state-certified school library media specialist in each school library; Establishes as a state goal that there be at least one highly qualified school library media specialist in every public school; Broadens the focus of training, professional development, and recruitment activities to include school library media specialists; Ensures that funds will serve elementary, middle, and high school students; and Requires books and materials to be appropriate for and engage the interest of students in all grade levels and students with special learning needs, including English language learners.
9. We The People:
· We the People Bookshelf: “Created Equal” is this year’s theme – applications to receive these titles may be located at www.ala.org/wethepeople
· Picturing America provides schools with collections of posters depicting works of American art and other resources. Applications available at
http://www.ala.org/ala/ppo/currentprograms/picturingamerica/picturingamerica.cfm
10. Smithsonian Museum: an interactive website featuring material which will be housed in the National Museum of African American History can be located at: http://nmaahc.si.edu
11. Other: The SLS has copies of “Who Needs A School Librarian? You Do!!” Please contact the SLS if you would like copies.
The SLS has purchased the “TeachingBooks.net” database for all districts.
Dates to Remember:
January 2008
1/11-1/16 ALA Mid-Winter Philadelphia
Evaluation Strategies”. In this distance learning program, join LOC staff to examine web sites and create evaluation criteria that make the World Wide Web the research tool 1/15 SLS Workshop – 8:00am-11: 30am “The Internet: Fact or Fiction; Web Site it can be. (1-hr interactive presentation; 2-hr hands-on-workshop).
1/15 SLS Council Meeting 12:30-3:00
March 2008
3/11 SLS Workshop 8:00-11:30
topic TBA
3/11 SLS Council 12:30-3:00
3/18 Legislative Day –Albany
3/31 Kathleen O’Dean (http://www.kathleenodean.com/) - Wells College 9:00am-3:00pm
April 2008
School Library Month
4/13 – 4/19 National Library Week
MAY 2008
5/1-5/3 SLMS – Tarrytown – Doubletree
5/12-5/18 Children’s Book Week
5/13-517 International Reading Association Toronto
5/13 SLS Workshop TBA 8:00-11:30
5/13 SLS Council 12:30-3:00
JUNE 2008
6/13-6/16 Book Expo Toronto
6/19 SLS Dinner @ the Sunset
6/26-7/2 ALA Annual Conference Anaheim CA
AUGUST 2008
SLMS Leadership Retreat – Cornell University
DISTRICT REPORTS:
AUBURN: Mary Nellenback reported that the Auburn libraries are at full staffing (after 12 years) with Library Media Specialists and Aides in each building. Tim Green will speak at West Middle School in November. Classroom sets of his book will be purchased. The K-3 library curriculum is structured so all students receive the same lessons during a specified time period. This ensures that students who move from one Auburn school to another do not miss any library lessons.
CATO-MERIDIAN: Susan Cutri reported that the high school Teen Read Week “Who Wants To be A Teen Week Millionaire” was very successful. The Middle School Library will be weeded this year.
JORDAN-ELBRIDGE: Dessa Bergen reported that they are hoping to add a LMS in her district.
MORAVIA: Arlene Hertzog reported that she and William Gillespie are settling in to their new positions.
PORT BYRON: Diana Wendell has added a Tech Tuesday program for school staff. A survey taken during Teen Read Week showed that students in her district choose books recommended by friends most frequently with their second choice as the result of library displays.
SOUTHERN CAYUGA: Mary Kay Worth, superintendent, reported that both school are now automated with OPALS. In October, the high school held a book character pumpkin-carving contest.
UNION SPRINGS: The elementary schools held a “Name That Title” contest. Farmer Minor and his pig Daisy will present a program In April as part of the “Read for Minutes” challenge.
WEEDSPORT: Jean Ferguson reported the Tim Green spoke to their Middle School students. His messages about learning and reading were great for Middle School students.
SCRLC: Jean Currie announced that she would be retiring at the end of March 2008. The SCRLC is embarking on a Regional “Tools Of History”. This project could include any archival materials owned by school libraries (yearbooks, etc.)
SCRLC will charter a bus for those attending ALA midwinter.
The SCRLC offices have moved across the street to 108 North Cayuga Street, Ithaca. SCRLC will hold an open house on November 28, 2007
The new offices contain a nice training room, which may be booked by SCRLC members.
SEYMOUR LIBRARY: Sheila B. Anderson reported that the Seymour library would be hosting a “Food For Fines’ program from November 15 – 30, 2007. Library patrons will be able to pay off their fines by donating non-perishable food items.
Meeting adjourned at 2:30 pm
Respectfully submitted, Ann Voorhees, School Library System Director
1/03/2008
SCRLC - Library 2.0 Webinar Series
Greetings -
SCRLC is delighted to announce the first session of our Library 2.0 Webinar Series, Social Networking -- What Does it Mean for Libraries? If you have wanted to learn more about the social networking tools on the web, but find it hard to leave the library, this session is for you! You'll be able to learn about social networking tools, how libraries are using them, and how they may be used in the future at your own computer. You'll be able to ask questions and get answers during the session, and hear those asked by other participants. Complete details and registration information appear at the bottom of this message. Class size is limited and we anticipate a large response, so please register early to avoid disappointment.
SCRLC’s Library 2.0 Webinar Series is designed to introduce library staff members to Library 2.0 communications tools conveniently and inexpensively. The series has been underwritten by the SCRLC Annual Meeting Basket Raffle to minimize costs for participants. Individuals can register for individual sessions or participate in the complete series of five webinars.
Please help us to spread the word about this event to colleagues and co-workers who may be interested. Information about all SCRLC workshops and events is available on our website at http://www.lakenet.org/scrlc/calendar.html
Happy Holidays from all of the staff at SCRLC,
Nora Hardy
South Central Regional Library Council, Ithaca, NY************************
South Central Regional Library Council
Social Networking –
What Does it Mean for Libraries?
Library 2.0 Webinar Series
Date/Time:
Tuesday, February 5, 2008, 1:00 - 2:15 pm
Location:
At your computer! Participants need access to an Internet-connected computer and a telephone.
Instructors:
Linda Braun, Simmons College
Registration:
$5 SCRLC members; $10 non-members
Registration limited to the first 25 registrants.
The web is filled with social networks from Digg to MySpace. Libraries need to find out what social networking is all about and what its impact is on programs and services.
At the end of this webinar participants will understand:
§ What social networking is
§ What social networking tools are available
§ Why people of all ages – children, teens, and adults like to participate in online social networking.
§ How libraries are currently using social networking
§ What libraries may integrate in the future using social networking technologies
SCRLC’s Library 2.0 Webinar Series is designed to introduce library staff members to Library 2.0 communications tools conveniently and inexpensively. The series has been underwritten by the SCRLC Annual Meeting Basket Raffle to minimize costs for participants. Individuals can register for individual sessions or participate in the complete series of five webinars. Complete details and registration information are also available at http://www.lakenet.org/scrlc/calendar.html.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Social Networking – What Does it Mean for Libraries?
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Blogging for Libraries
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Selecting Blogging Software
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
RSS Feeds and Libraries
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Podcasting and Your Library
Instructor: Linda Braun is an adjunct faculty member at the Simmons College Graduate School of Library and Information Science, a columnist for VOYA, and has written several books on topics related to teens and technology. She has taught very successful webinars on Library 2.0 technology topics for other NY3Rs Councils.
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South Central Regional Library CouncilSocial Networking, February 5, 2008Please email dcapalongo@lakenet.org, send or fax this form and payment by 1/22/08 to:SCRLC, Clinton Hall, 108 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca NY 14850 Telephone: 607-273-9106 Fax: 607-272-0740
Name ___________________________________________________________
Institution ________________________________________________________
Address _________________________________________________________
Telephone (day) ___________________ Emergency* _____________________
Email Address ____________________________________________________
*Emergency phone (home or cell) will only be used for a last minute change or cancellation
REGISTRATION FEE:
________ $5 per person for SCRLC members, including staff from member public and school library systems
________ $10 per person for non-members
SERIES REGISTRATION (Deadline Feb. 5, 2008):
________ $20 per person for SCRLC members, including staff from member public and school library systems
________ $40 per person for non-members
SCRLC is delighted to announce the first session of our Library 2.0 Webinar Series, Social Networking -- What Does it Mean for Libraries? If you have wanted to learn more about the social networking tools on the web, but find it hard to leave the library, this session is for you! You'll be able to learn about social networking tools, how libraries are using them, and how they may be used in the future at your own computer. You'll be able to ask questions and get answers during the session, and hear those asked by other participants. Complete details and registration information appear at the bottom of this message. Class size is limited and we anticipate a large response, so please register early to avoid disappointment.
SCRLC’s Library 2.0 Webinar Series is designed to introduce library staff members to Library 2.0 communications tools conveniently and inexpensively. The series has been underwritten by the SCRLC Annual Meeting Basket Raffle to minimize costs for participants. Individuals can register for individual sessions or participate in the complete series of five webinars.
Please help us to spread the word about this event to colleagues and co-workers who may be interested. Information about all SCRLC workshops and events is available on our website at http://www.lakenet.org/scrlc/calendar.html
Happy Holidays from all of the staff at SCRLC,
Nora Hardy
South Central Regional Library Council, Ithaca, NY************************
South Central Regional Library Council
Social Networking –
What Does it Mean for Libraries?
Library 2.0 Webinar Series
Date/Time:
Tuesday, February 5, 2008, 1:00 - 2:15 pm
Location:
At your computer! Participants need access to an Internet-connected computer and a telephone.
Instructors:
Linda Braun, Simmons College
Registration:
$5 SCRLC members; $10 non-members
Registration limited to the first 25 registrants.
The web is filled with social networks from Digg to MySpace. Libraries need to find out what social networking is all about and what its impact is on programs and services.
At the end of this webinar participants will understand:
§ What social networking is
§ What social networking tools are available
§ Why people of all ages – children, teens, and adults like to participate in online social networking.
§ How libraries are currently using social networking
§ What libraries may integrate in the future using social networking technologies
SCRLC’s Library 2.0 Webinar Series is designed to introduce library staff members to Library 2.0 communications tools conveniently and inexpensively. The series has been underwritten by the SCRLC Annual Meeting Basket Raffle to minimize costs for participants. Individuals can register for individual sessions or participate in the complete series of five webinars. Complete details and registration information are also available at http://www.lakenet.org/scrlc/calendar.html.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Social Networking – What Does it Mean for Libraries?
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Blogging for Libraries
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Selecting Blogging Software
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
RSS Feeds and Libraries
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Podcasting and Your Library
Instructor: Linda Braun is an adjunct faculty member at the Simmons College Graduate School of Library and Information Science, a columnist for VOYA, and has written several books on topics related to teens and technology. She has taught very successful webinars on Library 2.0 technology topics for other NY3Rs Councils.
************************************************************
South Central Regional Library CouncilSocial Networking, February 5, 2008Please email dcapalongo@lakenet.org, send or fax this form and payment by 1/22/08 to:SCRLC, Clinton Hall, 108 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca NY 14850 Telephone: 607-273-9106 Fax: 607-272-0740
Name ___________________________________________________________
Institution ________________________________________________________
Address _________________________________________________________
Telephone (day) ___________________ Emergency* _____________________
Email Address ____________________________________________________
*Emergency phone (home or cell) will only be used for a last minute change or cancellation
REGISTRATION FEE:
________ $5 per person for SCRLC members, including staff from member public and school library systems
________ $10 per person for non-members
SERIES REGISTRATION (Deadline Feb. 5, 2008):
________ $20 per person for SCRLC members, including staff from member public and school library systems
________ $40 per person for non-members