SJRLC Calendar

05/16/08 Book Eval Annual Meeting

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 11:36:48 -0400

The South Jersey Regional Library Cooperative Invites you to the annual…

Book Evaluation Annual Joint Meeting

WHEN: Friday, May 16th 10:00 - 2:00 (9:30 Coffee)
WHERE: at Seneca High School
COST: $10 bucks
SPEAKER: To Be Announced--stay tuned!

Seneca High School is located at 110 Carranza Rd, Tabernacle, 08088.
phone: 609-268-4600, email: arominiecki@lrhsd.org.
Directions: www.sjrlc.org/directions/seneca

Registration due by May 2, 2008
Registration form: http://www.sjrlc.org/bookeval/bookeval_annual_meeting_2008.pdf

05/21/08 SJRLC Spring Membership Meeting and Program

Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:33:32 -0400

South Jersey Regional Library Cooperative presents:

2008 Spring Membership Program & Meeting:
REINVENTING YOUR LIBRARY: QUESTIONS FROM YOUR CUSTOMERS IN 2008
Speaker, Karen Hyman, Executive Director, SJRLC

Wednesday, May 21, 2008, Noon - 4:00 (lunch at Noon-1)

Pine Hill Golf Club
500 West Branch Ave.
Pine Hill , NJ 08021
Directions: www.sjrlc.org/directions/pinehill

THE LIBRARY TEST… Building off of Tom Asacker's presentation on branding at our Fall Membership Meeting, Karen will inspire us to see ourselves, and our libraries, as our customers see us. Take a fresh look at how libraries can employ 21st century customer service skills, respond to the needs, wants and desires of customers today, and make innovative customer service central to every library decision.

JOIN US for a free lunch… It's a great opportunity for a staff, Board or Friends development & appreciation activity. Ask your local officials to come!

LEARN ABOUT SJRLC's New Annual Plan… Hear what's happening with others around the region and state.

AGENDA
Noon - 1:00 Lunch
1:00 - 4:00 Presentations, Program and Meeting

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS AND REGISTRATION FORM

05/29/08 Tech Talk: Practically Web 2.0: Practical demonstrations of Social Software Technology

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:56:04 -0400

South Jersey Regional Library Cooperative presents

Tech Talk: Practically Web 2.0: Practical demonstrations of Social Software Technology
Led by Nicole Engard, Open Source Evangelist, Liblime

WHEN: Thursday, May 29, 2008, Two Times, Two locations

10:00 - Noon
Cumberland Co. Library
800 E. Commerce Street
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Cumberland Directions: www.sjrlc.org/directions/cumberland

1:30- 3:30
Vineland Public Library
1058 East Landis Avenue
Vineland, NJ 08360
Vineland Directions: www.vineland.lib.nj.us/directions.html

Cost: $20

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Blogs, Wikis, RSS feeds, Tags, Folksonomies, Widgets

Have you heard about Web 2.0 but are unclear about practical applications?

This two hour tech talk will explain the basic concepts of many web 2.0 tools and demonstrate how you can practically use them to manage information and time more efficiently.

After attending this class, students will be able to:

- Explain what Web 2.0 is - how is it different from the regular old WWW
- Identify Web 2.0 technologies and identify what they are useful (or not so useful) for
- Generate ideas for how to use Web 2.0 software & programs at their libraries to improve library services and to help staff work more effectively.

Please note: This is a lecture/demonstration, not a hands-on class.

--- Earn 2 Professional Development Hours for attending this program. ---

COMPLETE DETAILS AND REGISTRATION FORM: http://www.sjrlc.org/spice/2008_04/web20techtalk.PDF

06/12/08 Toastmasters Meeting

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:37:00 -0400

Would you like to be less nervous when called on to speak in front of a group?

Would you like to be able to organize your ideas and speak clearly and effectively?

Then you may be interested joining the SJRLC Chapter of Toastmasters International.

Since March, 2004, SJRLC has been hosting a new chapter of Toastmasters, a non-profit organization that develops public speaking and leadership skills through practice and feedback. Our new group has been meeting monthly for 90 minutes, 2:30-4:00 at the SJRLC office. Toastmasters is a great way to improve your communication and presentation skills, and manage your fears of public speaking.

Membership is open to anyone affiliated with an SJRLC member library, and SJRLC is picking up the tab for member fees, which cover the useful manuals each new member receives.

At Toastmasters, members learn by speaking to groups and working with others in a supportive environment. Each meeting gives everyone an opportunity to practice:

* Conducting meetings. Meetings usually begin with a short business session, which helps members learn basic meeting procedures.

* Giving impromptu speeches. Members present one to two-minute impromptu speeches on assigned topics.

* Presenting prepared speeches. Three or more members present speeches based on projects from the Toastmasters International Communication and Leadership Program manuals. Projects cover such topics as speech organization, voice, language, gestures, and persuasion.

* Offering constructive evaluation. Every prepared speaker is assigned an evaluator who offers feedback.

SJRLC has always offered a variety of one-time programs on speaking and/or self-promotion, and we offer a substantial "train-the-trainer" program. The Toastmasters Chapter is a new model of continuing education for us. This model allows us to offer continuing support and practice in public speaking and presentation skills - skills that have become so integral to our jobs as librarians.

Contact Peter Bromberg or Karen Hyman at 856-346-1222 for more information on joining the SJRLC Toastmasters Chapter.

Upcoming Meeting Dates
(All meeting held at SJRLC office, 2:30-4:00)

- April 24
- June 12

06/17/08 The ABCs of DNA: Unraveling the Mystery of Genetics Information for Consumers:

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 09:38:44 -0400

South Jersey Regional Library Cooperative presents

The ABCs of DNA: Unraveling the Mystery of Genetics Information for Consumers
Led by: Arpita Bose, Outreach and Communications Coordinator, National Network of Libraries of Medicine

WHEN: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:30-2:30
WHERE: CAMDEN COUNTY LIBRARY Computer Lab, 3rd Flr. (Directions: www.sjrlc.org/directions/ccl)
COST: FREE!

HELP YOUR CUSTOMERS access and understand genetic information!

Librarians working with the public need to be aware of the issues surrounding genetics and resources to assist patrons in locating and evaluating sometimes complex and confusing information.

This class explores basic concepts such as genes and chromosomes and offers an overview of genetic disorders, genetic testing, genetic counseling, and the Human Genome Project.

Ethical and legal issues associated with genetic disorders will be covered with regard to privacy, discrimination, and potential legislative impact on medicine and society. A variety of reliable health information resources will be demonstrated, including, but not limited to:

* Genetics Home Reference
* ClinicalTrials.gov
* NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders)
* MedlinePlus.

This hands-on class is intended for consumers, public librarians, and health sciences librarians who work with the public.

--- Earn 4 Professional Development Hours and 4 hours of continuing education credit awarded by the Medical Library Association.
(MLA Certificates will be delivered through the mail at a later date.) ---

COMPLETE DETAILS AND REGISTRATION FORM: http://www.sjrlc.org/spice/2008_03/abc_of_dna.PDF

06/18/08 Ensuring Ready Reference Success

Tue, 13 May 2008 14:09:27 -0400

South Jersey Regional Library Cooperative presents

ENSURING READY REFERENCE SUCCESS: Reference Interview Skills for Library Paraprofessionals/Library Assistants

WHEN: Wednesday, June 18, 2008, 9:30 am -4:30 pm (coffee 9:00am)
COST: $40 (LUNCH INCLUDED)
WHERE: MOORESTOWN LIBRARY, 111 West Second Street, Moorestown, NJ 08057
DIRECTIONS: www.moorestown.lib.nj.us/directions.html

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Handle information requests more efficiently, effectively, and confidently!

This workshop is tailored for Library Paraprofessionals/Library Assistants who provide reference or information service.

Learn about:

- The reference interview: Questioning strategies that will help you determine what the customer really wants--quickly!
- How to improve your reference performance: techniques listening and questioning; effective attitudes and behaviors.
- Finding answers: types of information needs; types of reference materials, both print and electronic, to use in responding to these needs.

By the end of this workshop you will be able to:
Successfully exhibit and use the "model reference behaviors"
that help you elicit the patron's real question - quickly!

Consistently followed, these very powerful techniques can have a much greater impact on the
success of reference than the size of the collection, the number of years experience of the staff,
the number of staff, or the level of education of the staff.

--- Earn 6 Professional Development Hours for attending this program ---

COMPLETE DETAILS AND REGISTRATION: http://www.sjrlc.org/spice/2008_05/ensuringprint.PDF

06/20/08 12 Magic Computer Phrases Library Personnel Need to Know in Spanish

Mon, 5 May 2008 11:46:27 -0400

South Jersey Regional Library Cooperative Presents

12 Magic Computer Phrases that Library Personnel Need to Know in Spanish
Led by Susana Baumann, LCSWorldwide Language and Cultural Services

WHEN: Friday, June 20, 2008, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (9:30 coffee)
COST: $40 (Lunch Included)
WHERE: Vineland Public Library 1058 East Landis Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360
DIRECTIONS: www.vineland.lib.nj.us/directions.html

Based on the popular "12 Magic Phrases Library Personnel Need to Know in Spanish," this interactive, fun yet powerful workshop prepare local library staff with knowledge and resources to meet the technology needs of Spanish speakers in their communities.

WHO NEEDS THIS WORKSHOP? Library staff who need:

* Some basic customer service phrases to handle language barriers with Latino patrons using computers.
* To understand the cultural aspects of Latinos and the use of technology.
* Tools and strategies to overcome language barriers beyond basic Spanish phrases.

VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

The class is designed for library personnel with little or no prior Spanish knowledge. The Communicative Approach is based on placing new vocabulary and grammar in context, always giving priority to the development of a conversational level.

In addition, the instructor aids her work with "cheat cards" distributed among participants, who can use them daily at the library, or present to patrons as an interaction tool.

--- Earn 5 CEU Credits for this class ---

COMPLETE DETAILS AND REGISTRATION AT: http://www.sjrlc.org/spice/2008_04/spanish_print_2008_05.PDF

07/22/08 Basic Book Repair

Tue, 13 May 2008 16:01:37 -0400

South Jersey Regional Library Cooperative presents
BASIC BOOK REPAIR, Led by Kim Avagliano, Monmouth County Library

WHEN: Tuesday, July 22, 2008, 1pm - 4pm
COST: $45 (includes take-home repair kit - $20 value)
WHERE: BURLINGTON COUNTY LIBRARY, 5 Pioneer Boulevard Westampton, NJ 08060
DIRECTIONS: http://www.bcls.lib.nj.us/libraries/county/map.shtml

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Get more life out of your books! Learn techniques to do simple, effective repairs that will help keep your books looking better and circulating longer!

Learn how to do the following repairs:

- Clean and mend pages
- Tip in pages that have come out
- Repair a book that is falling out of its cover
- Mend/replace broken spines
- Repair broken or split sections of pages
- Corner repair
- Hinge tightening (textblocks loose from the covers)
- Hinge repair
- Bring one or two books from your library that need repair!
- Please bring an x-acto knife and ruler (steel ruler or wood with a metal edge)

Earn 3 Professional Development Hours for attending this program.

DETAILS AND REGISTRATION FORM: http://www.sjrlc.org/spice/2008_05/bookrepair_print.pdf

08/07/08 Advanced Book Repair

Tue, 13 May 2008 16:01:37 -0400

South Jersey Regional Library Cooperative presents
BASIC BOOK REPAIR, Led by Kim Avagliano, Monmouth County Library

WHEN: Thursday August 7, 2008, 1pm - 4pm
COST: $45 (includes take-home repair kit - $20 value)
WHERE: Cherry Hill Library, 1100 Kings Highway N. Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
DIRECTIONS: http://www.sjrlc.org/directions/chpl

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More secrets to keeping your books in circulating condition!

Learn the fundamentals of proper repair, and work with repair materials that will not harm your books. In this three-hour hands-on workshop we will cover:

* Determining grain
* Measuring and gluing techniques
* Tip-ins with Japanese paper
* Hinge repair
* Split textblocks and detached sections
* Spine repair

Participants are invited to bring 2-3 books that require the types of repairs listed above for evaluation and to solicit repair advice.

Earn 3 Professional Development Hours for attending this program.

DETAILS AND REGISTRATION FORM: http://www.sjrlc.org/spice/2008_05/bookrepair_adv_print.pdf