Join your library colleagues at Georgia COMO in Athens October 13-15! Early registration ends September 24th. New this year will be Wednesday Library Movie Night featuring the documentary "The Hollywood Librarian" and "Party Girl" with popcorn and prizes. Keynote speaker at Thursday's Opening Session is Michael Porter aka "LibraryMan" of Webjunction, and enjoy Friday's Closing Session with Buffy Hamilton, Tim Daniels and Cliff Landis followed by Georgia's Inaugural Book Cart Drill Team Expo, and ending with the Scholarship Raffle Drawing! There will be tons of excellent programs on all types of library topics to boot. I look forward to seeing you there as we "Celebrate With One Voice!"
Carol Stanley, GLA President and COMO Program Chair
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
GLA Candidates for Office
The GLA election is in progress. You should have received a ballot in the mail. If you are a GLA member did not get a ballot, please contact GLA Administrative Services. Please vote and return the ballot!
Details on the candidates are on the GLA website.
Details on the candidates are on the GLA website.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Georgia Library Spotlight: Thomas County Public Library System
[Note: This is an archived post. This spotlight has been removed to make way for the latest spotlight.]
The August Georgia Library Spotlight has been posted: Thomas County Public Library System. Read more about TCPLS on the GLA homepage, then submit your library to be featured!
The August Georgia Library Spotlight has been posted: Thomas County Public Library System. Read more about TCPLS on the GLA homepage, then submit your library to be featured!
Thank you and mea culpa for 2010 GOLD GALILEO Conference
Thank you and mea culpa for the 2010 GOLD GALILEO Conference!
http://wp.me/pZGIi-1c
Toni Zimmerman
Director, Resource Sharing & Interlibrary Cooperation
Georgia Public Library Service
A Unit of the BOR Univ System of GA
1800 Century Place, Suite 150
Atlanta, GA 30345-4304
P(404)235.7129
F(404)235.7201
tzimmerman@georgialibraries.org
www.georgialibraries.org
http://wp.me/pZGIi-1c
Toni Zimmerman
Director, Resource Sharing & Interlibrary Cooperation
Georgia Public Library Service
A Unit of the BOR Univ System of GA
1800 Century Place, Suite 150
Atlanta, GA 30345-4304
P(404)235.7129
F(404)235.7201
tzimmerman@georgialibraries.org
www.georgialibraries.org
Friday, August 13, 2010
August Free Webinars co-hosted by GLA
If you haven't yet registered but would like to attend, please sign up for the August sessions of the Wednesday Webinar series, hosted by Georgia Library Association and Georgia Public Library Service. The "seats" are going fast. The webinars feature Georgia speakers and highlight trends, innovation, and best practices in Georgia Libraries, but registration is open to anyone, anywhere. Topics are chosen to be of interest to employees of all library types, and each session is approved for one Georgia Continuing Education (CE) contact hour.
Free Learning: Developing No Cost, Online Learning for Patrons and Staff
Jay Turner
Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 10:00am - 11:00am Eastern Time
Separate registration is required for each hour-long session.
Jay Turner, maverick Training Manager of the Gwinnett Public Library knows that keeping library staff current and up-to-date when valuable resources (time and money) are decreasing can be challenging but not impossible. He uses free and low cost authoring tools to create customized e-learning courses to meet his library's specific learning needs. Attend this webinar and learn how you, too, might use these tools to your library's advantage!
For details and to register:
You will be sent additional information prior to the event including the link to join.
Tech Tips Training Series
Karen Douglas
Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 11:15am - 12:15pm Eastern Time
Separate registration is required for each hour-long session.
The "Tech Tips" series at the Athens-Clarke County Library was created in 2009 to provide public and staff training on current software, technology, and social media trends. "Tech Tips" sessions have included live, how-to demonstrations including Facebook, Adobe Photoshop, Skype, Twitter, Podcasting, YouTube, eBay, etc. as well as recorded sessions available for those unable to attend the face-to-face training sessions. Join Karen Douglas as she describes various aspects of this highly successful program.... including finding trainers, scheduling sessions, necessary equipment, advertising and creating a video recording of the session.You'll leave with an arsenal of tips for setting up your own version of "Tech Tips" in your library.
We hope you'll join us for one or both of these webinars. To view archives sessions and learn more about upcoming Wednesday Webinar sessions, please visit our site.
Free Learning: Developing No Cost, Online Learning for Patrons and Staff
Jay Turner
Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 10:00am - 11:00am Eastern Time
Separate registration is required for each hour-long session.
Jay Turner, maverick Training Manager of the Gwinnett Public Library knows that keeping library staff current and up-to-date when valuable resources (time and money) are decreasing can be challenging but not impossible. He uses free and low cost authoring tools to create customized e-learning courses to meet his library's specific learning needs. Attend this webinar and learn how you, too, might use these tools to your library's advantage!
For details and to register:
You will be sent additional information prior to the event including the link to join.
Tech Tips Training Series
Karen Douglas
Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 11:15am - 12:15pm Eastern Time
Separate registration is required for each hour-long session.
The "Tech Tips" series at the Athens-Clarke County Library was created in 2009 to provide public and staff training on current software, technology, and social media trends. "Tech Tips" sessions have included live, how-to demonstrations including Facebook, Adobe Photoshop, Skype, Twitter, Podcasting, YouTube, eBay, etc. as well as recorded sessions available for those unable to attend the face-to-face training sessions. Join Karen Douglas as she describes various aspects of this highly successful program.... including finding trainers, scheduling sessions, necessary equipment, advertising and creating a video recording of the session.You'll leave with an arsenal of tips for setting up your own version of "Tech Tips" in your library.
We hope you'll join us for one or both of these webinars. To view archives sessions and learn more about upcoming Wednesday Webinar sessions, please visit our site.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Georgia 21st Century Libraries Speaker Series
GLA members are invited to attend one of two "Start with.... Why" workshop presentations by library strategist George Needham and library futurist Joan Frye Williams.
This dynamic duo will engage us in provocative and entertaining discussions on the 21st century library - best practices in new technologies, innovative services and user-focused service with regard to the current economic climate.
These free workshops will take place in two locations in south Georgia. Registration is required as seating is limited. Register soon! Each workshop is approved for two continuing education contact hours.
Click the links below for more information and to register:
Albany on Tuesday, August 24 at the Albany Government Center from 1:30-3:30 pm
Waycross on Wednesday, August 25 at the Waycross-Ware Public Library from 9:30-11:30 am
This project is sponsored by the Georgia Public Library Service and is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute for Museum and Library Services.
Please contact Pat Carterette with any questions.
This dynamic duo will engage us in provocative and entertaining discussions on the 21st century library - best practices in new technologies, innovative services and user-focused service with regard to the current economic climate.
These free workshops will take place in two locations in south Georgia. Registration is required as seating is limited. Register soon! Each workshop is approved for two continuing education contact hours.
Click the links below for more information and to register:
Albany on Tuesday, August 24 at the Albany Government Center from 1:30-3:30 pm
Waycross on Wednesday, August 25 at the Waycross-Ware Public Library from 9:30-11:30 am
This project is sponsored by the Georgia Public Library Service and is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute for Museum and Library Services.
Please contact Pat Carterette with any questions.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Even the simplest interchange can illuminate a Resource Exchange! #ggconference
Even the simplest interchange can illuminate a RESOURCE EXCHANGE!
http://wp.me/pZGIi-13
Georgia Library Staff - Turn your lights ON!
Toni Zimmerman
Director, Resource Sharing & Interlibrary Cooperation
Georgia Public Library Service
A Unit of the BOR Univ System of GA
1800 Century Place, Suite 150
Atlanta, GA 30345-4304
P(404)235.7129
F(404)235.7201
tzimmerman@georgialibraries.org
www.georgialibraries.org
http://wp.me/pZGIi-13
Georgia Library Staff - Turn your lights ON!
Toni Zimmerman
Director, Resource Sharing & Interlibrary Cooperation
Georgia Public Library Service
A Unit of the BOR Univ System of GA
1800 Century Place, Suite 150
Atlanta, GA 30345-4304
P(404)235.7129
F(404)235.7201
tzimmerman@georgialibraries.org
www.georgialibraries.org
Only 7 days until the stars align for you! #ggconference
Only 7 days until the stars align for you!
http://tinyurl.com/28v7ufd
The GOLD/GALILEO Users Group Conference still has lots of registration options for you.
It will be worth the journey! -- Toni Z.
Toni Zimmerman
Director, Resource Sharing & Interlibrary Cooperation
Georgia Public Library Service
A Unit of the BOR Univ System of GA
1800 Century Place, Suite 150
Atlanta, GA 30345-4304
P(404)235.7129
F(404)235.7201
tzimmerman@georgialibraries.org
www.georgialibraries.org
http://tinyurl.com/28v7ufd
The GOLD/GALILEO Users Group Conference still has lots of registration options for you.
It will be worth the journey! -- Toni Z.
Toni Zimmerman
Director, Resource Sharing & Interlibrary Cooperation
Georgia Public Library Service
A Unit of the BOR Univ System of GA
1800 Century Place, Suite 150
Atlanta, GA 30345-4304
P(404)235.7129
F(404)235.7201
tzimmerman@georgialibraries.org
www.georgialibraries.org