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| 10/01/2009 | F X | Mortenson Presentation
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| 10/08/2009 | X C | Bus Trip to ILA Exhibits!
What: LTLS is coordinating an exhibits-only bus trip to the Illinois Library Association Conference in Peoria!
When: Thursday, October 8, 2009. Exhibits are open from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Cost: The price will be $25-$35 depending on how many sign up. The more that join us the less the cost will be! Entry into the Exhibitor's Hall is FREE. Cost of this event is for bus transportation only.
Why should I go?: This year the general assembly has cut system library funding, public per capita funding, and school per capita funding. Jesse White (Secretary of State) will be speaking - for a very brief time - at the ILA Exhibitor's Hall at 10:30 a.m. on October 8th. When Secretary White sent his budget in this year, he asked for an increase in those particular grant line items. Instead, the grant line items were cut by 50%. The Illinois State Library then utilized their annual LSTA grant monies from the federal government to subsidize the cuts. So, instead of 50%, the library system budgets were cut 16.5%; public per capita grants were cut by 16.5%; and school per capita grant were cut by 3%. LTLS needs your help to send a message to Springfield that libraries and system services are valued by the public and needed in the schools!
More Details: We will leave from the LTLS parking lot at 7:15 a.m. and the bus will start it's return home at 2:00 p.m. You may bring food and drink items on the bus both ways. Also, you may wish to bring a couple of empty bags to take items home with you.....brochures, books, etc. tend to add up!
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| 10/24/2009 | X | LINC - Getting Started
The Sirsi/Dynix Horizon system at the core of LINC is a complex system of functional and database components. To work effectively on LINC, a basic understanding of how these components operate and interact is essential. This session will define these integral parts of the system, such as modules, agency records, accounts, security records, item types, and other codes. Knowledge of these components will be assumed in all other training sessions. The session will continue with an introduction to the Horizon interface and basic searching techniques.
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| 10/24/2009 | X | LINC - Basic Circulation
This session will cover all essential functions, such as Check Out and renewal, Check In, adding and editing borrower records, adding requests for borrowers, Fast Adds, and processing the various blocks on a borrower's record. Also there will be a discussion of the policies and procedures for sharing materials between agencies, reviewing procedures for filling transit holds, and integrating the flow of items between automated and non-automated libraries.
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| 11/13/2009 | X | Lets Get Visual - Web Tools to Add Color and Images to Your Website
Let's face it, plain text is boring to look at. True, having great content that is relevant to your audience is critical, but to make sure your prose gets read, your website needs attractive colors and images. Join Joe Sciacca, in this fast-paced workshop that will discuss and demonstrate a wide range of free and inexpensive tools to help you add visual interest, color and images to your blog or web pages. Some of the tools that will be covered include:
- Online image generators
- Online embeddable documents
- Embeddable slide show tools
- Capturing and printing from web pages
- Clip art collections
- Image rotator scripts
- Online logo, button and banner generators
- Color scheme pickers
- Color code identifiers
- Word cloud generators
- Converting spreadsheet data to charts and graphs
- Fundraising progress bar thermometer widgets
- and more...
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| 11/13/2009 | X | Got Pictures? Enhance them Now!
Join Michelle Ralston for a hands-on class on enhancing your digital pictures. Michelle will talk about the different software options for digital imaging, as well as show you some basic tips and tricks in Photoshop that will help your pictures stand out. She will also talk about Flickr, Picasa and other online photo galleries you can use to share and store your pictures.
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| 11/17/2009 | X C | H1N1 in Public Spaces - Cancelled
Join Daniel Bronson-Lowe, Infection Preventionist from Carle Foundation Hospital in a discussion of the H1N1 virus, its ramifications in this area, and how to protect your library’s patrons and your work environment. Bring your questions!
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| 11/24/2009 | F X | Foundations of Library Service
Foundations of Library Service to be held on November 24, December 1, 4, 8, 11, 15
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| 12/10/2009 | F X | Repairing and Maintaining Print Materials
John Ison, from DEMCO, presents a practical, hands-on seminar where participants learn and practice basic repairs for both hard and softbound books. Emphasis is placed on becoming familiar with techniques and materials for economical in-house repair of materials that must be available for frequent use. Additionally, protective measures that extend the life of new materials will be demonstrated and discussed. Long-term preservation of archival materials is not addressed. Participants should bring one or two discarded hardback books to practice on.
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