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Section Updates
October 14, 2008
2008 Fall TechNotes
Greetings!
I hope many of you are planning to attend CLA Annual Conference as we have organized some terrific programs! Below please find URL to the Fall 2008 TechNotes which includes details about the ACTSS sponsored programs and much more.
See you in San Jose!
Best wishes,
Julie Moore
ACTSS Newsletter Co-Editor
Posted by claadmin at 2:16 PM
September 26, 2008
ACTSS New Leader Award: support available for CLA Conference expenses
ACTSS New Leader Award
(Sponsored by the California Library Association Access, Collections, and Technical Services Section. This is a new award to be presented for the first time at the CLA Annual Conference.)
Up to $500 is available to be awarded to the successful applicant for registration, travel, and lodging expenses for attending the CLA Annual Conference in San Jose, from November 14-17, 2008.
Criteria:
- Be a current CLA ACTSS member.
- Have no more than five years of post-MLS library experience OR have recently received MLS OR be currently enrolled in an MLS program.
- Be able to attend CLA Annual Conference and work virtually in between.
Requirements:
- Attend CLA ACTSS Membership Meeting, Board of Directors Meeting, and one or more ACTSS programs at CLA Annual Conference.
- Report on ACTSS program(s) and/or overall conference experience for ACTSS newsletter.
- Be willing to serve on an ACTSS committee, taskforce, or workgroup, or as a candidate for ACTSS office, following the CLA Annual Conference.
To apply:
Submit a brief statement (no more than 350 words) describing career goals and interest in Technical Services and CLA ACTSS via email message or email attachment (preferred) to:
Elaine Franco
eafranco@ucdavis.edu
DEADLINE is Wednesday, October 8, 2008.
You may include your curriculum vitae or resume in addition to the professional interest statement, but that is not required. If you are already a CLA member, it is easy (and free) to add your first section membership. Contact CLA at info@cla-net.org to add ACTSS as your free section.
For more information about ACTSS, see the website:
www.cla-net.org/aboutcla/actss.php.
For any other questions about the new award, contact:
Elaine Franco
Cataloging and Metadata Services
Shields Library, University of California, Davis
eafranco@ucdavis.edu
530-752-9924
fax: 530-754-8785
Note: This is not the same as the ACTSS Annual Award, which was established in 1997.
Posted by claadmin at 8:18 AM
March 19, 2008
Battle the Malware for Free
Even many non-techies know and use Ad-Aware and Spybot to scan their systems for malware such as viruses, Trojan horses, spyware, etc. But there are other programs you should know about that can help in the battle. These programs are free of cost and free of advertising. If you use a paid service or software, these do not replace it, but can act as a nice supplement. If you don't have any software to combat malware, be quick! Start installing.
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition free.grisoft.com
Avira AntiVir Personal Edition Classic www.free-av.com
NanoScan www.nanoscan.com
ThreatFire AntiVirus www.threatfire.com
Trend Micro HouseCall housecall.trendmicro.com
Lisa Bartle
President, IT Section, CLA
Posted by claadmin at 2:00 PM
February 14, 2008
XML for Librarians Workshop
CLA-ACTSS and NCTPG are co-sponsoring a full day workshop titled XML for Librarians, to be held at Santa Clara University on May 30th. XML, extensible markup language, is becoming increasingly more important as librarians provide metadata for their digital collections. This workshop is oriented toward the library environment, and will be especially useful to catalogers and digital librarians.
Continue reading "XML for Librarians Workshop"
Posted by claadmin at 10:53 AM
February 8, 2008
CYAS Election Results
The special election for the Children's and Young Adult Services Section has ended. Kathy Buchsbaum has been elected as Vice President/President Elect and Jeanine Asche has been elected as Secretary. Congratulations to both of them!
20% of the 340 eligible voters participated in this special election.
Posted by claadmin at 9:35 AM
November 2, 2007
IT Section--Nov. 2007--Message from the Prez.
As the president of CLA's IT section, I will be posting monthly messages in order to communicate more frequently with all members of CLA. This month I would like to talk about ID3 tags and my favorite programs for correcting and changing them. If you have alternatives to share, please do!
If you like to carry your music, audiobooks, or podcasts on a portable media player (iPOD, Zune, or others), you may have experienced problems with your ID3 tags. If they are not correct, you will hear songs in the wrong order or they will be categorized in genres that don't suit you. But you can change them.
ID3 tags are metadata containers, designed with MP3 files in mind, to hold album, artist, title, track number, and other information about the file. This little piece of data added to the file was invented in 1996 and was called ID3v1. It very quickly became the de facto standard, but not without complaints. Many people found the space too limited to put in long song titles, for example. In 1998, ID3v2 was created, expanding the field sizes to hold more of the most valuable information -- titles and album names. Many ID3 tag editors allow you to save both kinds of tags (v1 and v2) so older software and players recognize the information and display it to you.
Being a big fan of freeware, I have found a couple of free programs for editing my ID3 tags.
For a while I used Alex Buturuga's Multi ID3 Tag Editor. The interface is fairly simple so you don't have to refer to help pages. It has nice batch tagging across multiple directories. However, I'm under no illusion that it is the best free ID3 editor. Recently I have discovered TigoTago. It has a great deal of flexibility in naming and allows for automatic track renumbering, something I've had a difficult time finding in free editors. It does have a slightly greater learning curve; I've had to read the help page a couple of times to remind myself how something works. Between the two of them, I can do anything I like to correct the ID3 tags in all my MP3 files, making them easier to use on my portable media players.
If you have a terrific, free ID3 tag editor, please let me know and I will share the information.
Lisa Bartle
President, IT Section, California Libary Association
Reference Librarian, CSU San Bernardino
lbartle@csusb.edu
Posted by claadmin at 2:03 PM
October 15, 2007
Basic Serials Cataloging Workshop (SCCTP)
This two-day course, taught by Adolfo Tarango (UCSD) and Manuel Urrizola (UCR), provides the basic principles ofserials cataloging for original and copy cataloging for print and electronic serials. The course focuses on the elements contained in the CONSER core record, including appropriate MARC 21 tagging, as well as problem-solving and decision-making relative to serials cataloging.
In addition, a special guest trainer, Meliss Beck (UCLA), will offer a session on the CONSER standard record. All materials are based on the CONSER Editing Guide and CONSER Cataloging Manual.
Audience:
The course is designed for those new to serials (and anyone needing a refresher course), including beginning serials catalogers and technicians and monograph catalogers working with serials.
This session will be particularly useful for catalogers wishing to learn about how the new CONSER Standard Record will help them with their cataloging.
- Registration Form (361k)
Posted by claadmin at 2:18 PM
October 9, 2007
Reference Services Section Election Concluded
Molly Molloy has been elected as Vice President/President Elect and Sean Aragon has been elected as the Secretary of the Reference Services Section. Voter turnout for this special election was 30% and Molly and Sean both received 100% of the votes. Congratulations to Molly and Sean!
Posted by claadmin at 2:55 PM
July 19, 2007
Nominations for Excellence as a Public Librarian
Do you know an outstanding public librarian? Someone who deserves some recognition for his or her hard work, great ideas and dedication? Then let everyone know and nominate them for the Award for Excellence as a Public Librarian sponsored by the Public Library Section of the California Library Association.
This award recognizes and promotes excellence in public library service by an individual librarian in a California public library. The winner of the CLA award may be nominated for ALA's "Allie Beth Martin Award" if appropriate. It is given to a professional librarian (MLIS) who is a member of the California Library Association. The Recipient must have worked as a professional librarian in a California public library for at least three years. The award may be for lifetime achievement but should highlight accomplishments in the last three years. The Award shall not be given to current officers of the Public Library Section or to members of the Award Committee.
Nominations are due by September 1st. The form is here: http://www.cla-net.org/included/docs/awardforexcellence.pdf. If you know an outstanding public librarian, don't let them go unrecognized.
Julie Farnsworth
Past-President, Public Library Section.
Posted by claadmin at 2:05 PM
May 3, 2007
Second Life Event to Be Simulcast In-World
Good news! The Academic Section's spring event, "A Librarian Avatar in Second Life," presented by Esther Grassian, will be available for viewing on Info Island in Second Life. To attend in-world instead of in-person, you must be an SL member and have an avatar. You should also visit SL a few days before the event so that you know how to get to Info Island.
The in-world event is free, but space is limited on the island, so please RSVP to Barbara Quarton bquarton@csusb.edu if you plan to attend. The in-world event will be on June 1, 2007, 10-12 noon in Second Life http://secondlife.com/.
We welcome experienced SL avatars, but please be aware that the program is geared to newcomers to Second Life.
Posted by claadmin at 3:04 PM
April 27, 2007
Leading from Any Position Workshop
Back by popular demand!
The CLA Continuing Education Committee, Management Services Section, and Public Libraries Section invite you to attend the workshop Leading from any Position, May 22-23 at the Torrance Public Library. Featuring international library trainers Becky Schreiber and John Shannon, this workshop will help librarians develop practical leadership skills no matter what position they hold.
Here's what last year's attendees from northern California had to say about this unique learning opportunity:
"One of the best practical, hands-on training...I can take back a new skill to my library."
"Great, great program!"
"Excellent presenters! I am definitely going to use some of these ideas!"
"This kind of training belongs to everyone, so I would definitely recommend it to my colleagues."
"I enjoyed the high level of interactivity. John and Becky were engaging presenters. I appreciated their practical perspective..."
"This was a great workshop! Lots of good ideas and techniques to try! Thank you!"
Workshop details and registration information are on CLA's website. Hurry! Space and registration period is limited!
- Registration Form (410k)
- Workshop Details (28k)
Heather Pizzuto
Library Director
Carlsbad City Library
(760) 602-2056
Posted by claadmin at 10:14 AM
April 23, 2007
A Librarian Avatar in Second Life
The Academic Section of CLA is pleased to announce its Spring 2007 program: A Librarian Avatar in Second Life.
Discover the many sides of Second Life with our avatar-presenter, Esther Grassian (UCLA). Esther Grassian is the Information and Literacy Outreach Coordinator for the College Library at UCLA.
When: June 1, 2007 9:15 AM - 12:00 Noon
Continental breakfast followed by presentation
Where: California State University Dominguez Hills Campus. CSUDH is located in Carson, CA. Visit: http://www.csudh.edu/site/VisitUs/Maps.aps for campus map. One day parking passes are available for $3.00.
Cost: CLA & CARL members $12.00; Non-members $15.00
Space is limited - Register today! Deadline is May 21, 2007, or until filled. Make checks payable to CLA-Academic Section and send to:
Ginny Evans-Perry, MLIS
701 S. Mt. Vernon Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
Receipts will be available on the day of event. Any questions? Please contact Ginny Evans-Perry at gperry@valleycollege.edu or at 909.384-8699.
Please include the following with your registration payment:
Name:
Institution:
CLA Member ________ or CARL Member ___________
Additional support for this program provided by California Academic & Research Libraries.
Posted by claadmin at 10:47 AM
March 20, 2007
Metadata Standards and Applications Workshop
The Access, Collections, and Technical Services Section of the California Library Association (CLA ACTSS) is sponsoring an ALCTS/LC workshop "Metadata Standards and Applications" on April 25-26 in Davis, California.
This two-day workshop is the second course in the series "Cataloging for the 21st Century." The goal of the course is to relate what attendees already know about library catalog metadata to digital library metadata, thereby preparing them to apply their current knowledge to new areas. The course explores the following topics:
- Introduction to digital libraries
- Metadata models
- Overview of metadata standards and applications
- Metadata interoperability and distribution
- Controlled vocabulary use in metadata
- Application profiles
- Quality considerations and monitoring metadata developments
This course is designed for practicing catalogers (with or without MLS
degrees) from all types of libraries, with a working knowledge of MARC and concepts of bibliographic control.
Luiz Mendes (Electronic Resources Librarian) and Mary Woodley (Collection Development Coordinator), from California State University, Northridge, will be the instructors for the course.
The workshop is limited to 25 people. Registration fee is $150 (CLA members) or $190 (non-CLA members). For more information and to register for the workshop, please visit the ACTSS website.
Please note: ACTSS and Southern California Technical Processes Group will co-sponsor the same workshop in May, which will be held in Northridge, California (check http://library.csun.edu/sctpg/meta_appspring2007.html for more information).
Posted by claadmin at 9:45 AM
October 20, 2006
Top Resources about Online Safety for Youth
Submitted by Sarah Jan-Houghton, IT Section President
October is Cyber Safety Awareness Month! There are dozens of resources out there about safety and privacy for kids and teens online. Here are some of the best. You may want to incorporate these into a class for the public about online safety for youth, into your kids and/or teens online safety webpages, or into a topical reosurce guide for Cyber Safety Awareness Month.
Get Net Wise
This guide discusses risks for children online at different age levels—including teenagers—and from different types of online activity. Also includes examples of contracts for kids to maintain their safety.
I-Safe
This site, from the Internet Safety Education Foundation, emphasizes empowering kids/teens to gain the knowledge they need to act safely and responsibly online. The site offers a list of materials that can be ordered for free to help instruct students, parents, educators, etc.
Netsmartz Workshop
This site, created by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, includes safety tips, online and offline games and activities, statistics, safety pledges, and more to teach kids and teens how to stay safer online.
Safe Online Outreach Society
Stemming from a grant project in 2002, this site includes a wealth of guides, articles, tips, handouts, and activities for kids, teens, parents, and professionals.
Yahooligans Parents' Guide to Safe Surfing with Your Family
This site offers many resources, including a checklist to help keep your child safe, the importance of allowing your child to go online, a Family Pledge for safe surfing, safe communication online, and what to do if your child encounters inappropriate material.
Posted by claadmin at 9:21 AM
October 9, 2006
CLA Academic Section Invites You To the CLA Conference
Join your academic librarian colleagues for refreshments and an exchange of ideas at the Academic Section program and business meeting, Saturday, Nov 11, 2006. Our keynote speaker, a foremost ACRL Immersion Program instructor, Debra Gilchrist, will share her ideas about being an effective teacher and highlight ways we can continue to sharpen our skills in her presentation, "Teaching As Intentional Learning."
With increasing numbers of people retiring, academic libraries are encountering larger numbers of older adults returning to college and needing help with the new technologies in libraries. Attend the "Learning During the Golden Years: The University Library and the Senior Community" on Saturday at 2:15 pm to learn how some colleges are finding ways to bridge the knowledge gap.
Access to social science data is extremely valuable to graduate students, faculty and researchers and is becoming available in extensive amounts in academic libraries. Listen to data services librarians from Stanford and the University of California describe the issues concerning this type of material and its use by the public. What can those of us in public service areas do to promote the use of this material? Come to the "Data Services in an Academic Library Setting" program Saturday at 3:45 p.m. and share your ideas.
UCLA is trying new ways to reach our Net generation through the use of pod casts, audio files and cable television. Our Sunday afternoon program, "Multimedia Library Instruction for Multi-literate Net-Gens" will provide valuable information if you too need to reach this age group.
If you are in need of developing an outreach plan for academic libraries, attend the program Sunday, Nov 12, 4:45 p.m. on "Proven Outreach Strategies for Academic Libraries" (University of San Diego) and visit the poster session on "Outreachology" (University of California, Davis) at 10:30 a.m. in the Exhibit Hall.
Many of us refer to the Wikipedia encyclopedia on the web. Hear the inside details of about this product from one of the early participants in its development on Monday, Nov. 13 at 9a.m. at the "Wikipedia 101" program. Wikis are being used increasing in various venues. What are the pros and cons to consider when using them?
Sandra Vella
Academic Section Program Coordinator
Posted by claadmin at 1:48 PM
September 15, 2006
LIS Students Encouraged to Join Information Technology Section
Hello Library and Information Science students! If you're considering joining CLA, or are already a member, we want to encourage you to consider joining the Information Technology Section! This section is very lively and can serve as a great resource for you as you move forward in your schooling and career. The section does things like:
- sponsoring classes and events on IT topics, like the What's Hot in Tech webcast that you can view on our website.
- helping to create the statewide Technology Core Competencies for Library Staff, also viewable on our website.
- members speaking at the annual conference at IT Section-sponsored sessions on dozens of hot tech topics
- engaging in vibrant discussions on our IT Section listserv, which you will automatically be added to when you join the section
- much, much more!
The IT Section acts as an agency of leadership in all things tech for the association and for the libraries in California. You too can be a part of that leadership! We are seeking more student members right now! To join CLA, go to: http://www.regonline.com/Checkin.asp?EventId=88481 and be sure to mark down the IT Section as your preferred section! If you're already a member of CLA and would like to join the IT Section, simply e-mail the CLA Office at info@cla-net.org.
Sarah Houghton-Jan
President, CLA Information Technology Section
Posted by claadmin at 2:45 PM
Technology Track Programs for CLA
As the incoming President of the Information Technology Section, I want to take the opportunity to preview the Technology Track programs for CLA in Sacramento:
Friday Nov. 10
-Reshaping Reference to Fit the Internet Culture
Saturday Nov. 11
-President's Program: What's New in Technology
-How do you IM?
-Tech Training for Staff
Sunday Nov. 12
-Coulter Lecture and Luncheon: What is an iSchool?
-Social Software
-Developing a Staff Net for All the Right Reasons
Monday Nov. 13
-Gadget Gawking
-Technology Planning
More information on these and other programs are available on the Conference Website.
I hope to see many of you in Sacramento.
Anthony Costa
Vice President
Posted by claadmin at 10:42 AM
September 13, 2006
Report on League of California Cities Booth
Submitted by Jean Scully, Past President, Public Library Section
The booth at the League of California Cities was a great success. I take pleasure in passing along to all of you the message given to us by so many people as they strolled by the booth: Thank you, librarians, for all that you do.
And thank you to all the libraries who contributed materials for the booth at the League of California Cities. People asked questions and took brochures, bibliographies, fundraising information and the novelty give-aways.
We hereby acknowledge the participants: City, County, County Law, District, and Systems.
City jurisdictions:
Azuza
Benicia
El Segundo
Glendale
Glendora
Huntington Beach
Los Angeles
Moreno Valley
Ojai
Ontario
Paso Robles
Redondo Beach
San Francisco
San Jose
Santa Cruz
Sunnyvale
Counties of:
Alameda
Contra Costa
Fresno
Humboldt
Kern
Los Angeles
Santa Clara
Solano
Sonoma
District:
Palos Verdes
County Law Libraries:
Alameda
Council of CA County Law Libraries
Kern
Orange
Riverside
Sacramento
San Diego
San Francisco
San Mateo
Siskiyou
Systems:
MCLS
Serra
Posted by claadmin at 11:27 AM
August 22, 2006
Legal Information for California Residents
Submitted by Sarah Houghton-Jan, Information Technology Section President
Librarians walk a tight line between giving our users the legal information they need (which we can do) and giving them legal advice (which we can't do). Here are a few websites to which you can direct your users in good confidence.
- California Courts Self Help Center: California-specific information about the forms and filings for various legal problems, California's Ask-a-Law-Librarian service (through AskNow), information especially for seniors, and much more. Information also available in Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese.
- LawHelpCalifornia.org: California-specific resources on a variety of legal problems and issues, including Native American issues, housing, immigration, and more. Information available in a dozen languages.
- EZLegalFile: From the California Supreme Court, EZLegalFile is an interactive program that will help you fill out the forms necessary to request or respond to papers for a variety of legal issues. The site asks you questions and your answers fill out the necessary legal forms.
Posted by claadmin at 7:22 AM
August 14, 2006
Literacy Section Report
Submitted by Lynne Price, Literacy Section President
There's been so much happening with the Literacy Section, that it's difficult to know where to begin!
My term as President began officially at the Pasadena CLA Conference in November 2005; Past President Tracie Carignan accepted a new position - outside of literacy - in the Riverside County Library system. Monica O'Hara, Shanti Bhaskaran and Susan Lynn rounded out the team. Carey Gross was nominated to the Legislative Committee, and has done a fabulous job!
At the annual conference, Literacy was pleased to offer a strand of workshops, and felt they were well-received as well as well attended. Our Section meeting was held on November 5, 2005, and was attended by 60 members. A review of the Sections Strategic goals (drafted in 2004-05) was given, and major accomplishments of the Section were shared: a major point is the sponsorship of the Outstanding Librarian in Support of Literacy. We also concluded that the Section wanted to be more active, and decided to hold more conference calls throughout the year; when the opportunity arose, the committee would meet face to face. Challenges discussed were:
- Importance of Section to Literacy and CLA
- Increase membership of Section
- Annual Literacy Reception
- Methods of gaining greater visibility
In January 2006, the Literacy Section's Nominating committee reached into the literacy community to find candidates for the upcoming election, and provided CLA with the list of candidates for the 2006-07 year. Lynne and Monica, with support from the CLLS team in Sacramento, created a Board of Directors that would enable the section to address specific needs in the literacy community, and involve more of the membership. One requirement of literacy services is that they belong to a local partnership: all library literacy services supported by the California State Library should belong to a network coalition of library literacy providers. We concluded that by involving someone from each network, we would have excellent representation of library literacy services across the state. Lynne and Monica contacted the chairs of each network, and asked for the network to recommend an individual to represent said network on the newly created Literacy Board. To ensure incoming candidates had a framework by which to guide the Section, we held a Strategic Planning meeting in Sacramento in June 2006; those unable to attend were present via teleconference capabilities.
- The Board is made up of elected members, representatives appointed by each network, and appointed section members to CLA.
- Within the Board is the Executive Committee (elected members); Membership Development Committee, Professional Development Committee, CLA Conference Committee, Mentoring Committee and Leadership Development Committee. Each committee has specific goals and expectations.
- The Board expectations: All members must serve on a committee; network representatives must display "enthusiastic participation" - the non-enthusiastic will be reported by the Secretary or President back to the network leadership!
As a result of the Strategic Planning meeting, the leadership created job descriptions within the Literacy Section, and created a process for the incoming leadership to follow.
In mid-July, the Literacy Section was asked about possibly participation in the upcoming PLA 2007 Symposium, to be held in San Jose, CA. Because information was needed immediately by PLA/ALA, we had to decide quickly what our role could be! We decided it was a wonderful opportunity for the Section to taking a leading role, present a workshop agenda that could provide a nationwide appeal, and put our collective wisdom and know how to the test! CLA Executive Director Sue Negreen and CLA President Margaret Miles both voiced overwhelming support for the Section to take the lead. On August 1, 2006, an outline for 2007 Symposium programming was submitted to Linda Bostrom of PLA; the outline will be refined via conference calls by the Section leadership in August 2006.
I am proud of the work the Section has accomplished; I often have to remind myself that the Section is only moving into its third year of existence. Monica O'Hara has been a supportive and great VP, and will have even more opportunities and great advantages as she moves into the role of President. Shanti Bhaskaran has been an excellent Secretary; likewise, Susan Lynn and Carey Gross have been tremendously influential in their respective roles on Membership and Legislative committees. Lastly, the willingness of other members in the community that have stepped up to leadership roles in the growth of the section, and the support of CLLS Team in Sacramento have made my time as Literacy Section President a wonderful opportunity for leadership and a true learning experience.
Thank you for the opportunity; please know I am happy to support not only the Section, but you in whatever way that I can.
Respectfully submitted on August 3, 2006
Lynne A. Price
Literacy Section President
California Library Association
Posted by claadmin at 10:15 AM
July 31, 2006
Outstanding Librarian in Support of Literacy Award
Each year, California Library Literacy Services programs reach out to over 20,000 adults and families with limited literacy skills providing them one-on-one or small group tutoring to help them achieve their goals as family members, workers, citizens or lifelong learners. The CLA Literacy Section invites nominations for the Outstanding Librarian in Support of Literacy Award to honor a librarian who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to support literacy through outreach, programming, raising public awareness, collection development, advocacy, recruitment, fundraising or in other ways.
The winner will be honored at the CLA Conference Awards Dinner on Friday, November 10, 2006 in Sacramento. S/he will receive two tickets to attend the dinner, one year membership in CLA, a plaque to honor his/her achievement, recognition on the CLA web-site, and a gift certificate. The deadline for submitting nominations is Friday, September 15. The nomination form and guidelines are available at http://www.cla-net.org/included/docs/OLSL.pdf.
Posted by claadmin at 8:10 AM
July 19, 2006
An Easier Way to Share Your Favorite Websites
Submitted by Sarah Houghton, Information Technology Section President
Library staff are infamous for having dozens, if not hundreds, of favorite websites bookmarked in our web browsers. All those great reference sites we stumble across and want to save for later, an informative article, a cute kitty photo (come on, admit it)! The trouble with storing our favorite sites this way is that they're tied to a particular computer and we can't easily share and collaborate with our colleagues to build one big better list. The popular social bookmarking site del.icio.us makes just that possible!
Del.icio.us lets you keep your favorites online, share them with others, tag them with categories/keywords, and collaborate with others to find new favorite sites. Libraries are beginning to use the site to share bookmarks among staff, or as a way to put up recommended websites for the public.
Lansing Public Library's del.icio.us site includes over 500 websites in dozens of categories.
San Mateo Public Library's del.icio.us site is arranged in Dewey order!
Thomas Ford Memorial Library's del.icio.us site includes a good mix of technology resources.
Check these out, and for more, take a look at Amanda Etches-Johnson's list of libraries with del.icio.us feeds. If this sounds like something that would help your staff or public, give it a try! Create an account and get started!
Posted by claadmin at 10:14 AM
June 7, 2006
Map Cataloging Workshops in California!
Submitted by Sarah Gardner, Cataloging Interest Group Chair, Access, Collections and Technical Services Section
This introductory workshop will help get you started in cataloging maps and can serve as a starting point for cataloging other cartographic materials. Take your basic knowledge of cataloging and learn where maps and other cartographic materials differ.
The skills to be taught include title selection, how to correctly measure a map, scale calculation and how to record other mathematical data correctly, and the notes specifically required for cartographic materials.
Emphasis will be on sheet maps, with some discussion of atlases.
Target audience: Technical services staff with some cataloging experience and knowledge of AACR2, MARC and OCLC cataloging interfaces.
Mr. Paige G. Andrew is Maps Cataloging Librarian at the Pennsylvania State University Libraries. He is an active participant in the NACO and SACO programs, helping to create new name and subject headings for the Library of Congress' Name Authority File.
Paige's scholarly pursuits include publishing in the area of his specialty, cataloging sheet maps, including several articles and a "how-to" book titled Cataloging Sheet Maps, The Basics (published 2003 by The Haworth Press). He is currently co-editor of the Journal of Map & Geography Libraries: advances in geospatial information, collections & archives.
The workshops are scheduled as follows:
Tuesday, July 11th, 2006
University of California, Los Angeles
Charles E. Young Research Library, Library Conference Center
Thursday, July 13th, 2006
University of California, Davis
Shields Library, Library Instruction Lab
To enroll or for more information, please visit the following sites:
For the Northern workshop at UC Davis: http://www.cla-net.org/aboutcla/actss.php/.
For the Southern workshop at UCLA: http://library.csun.edu/sctpg/mapcatJuly2006.html.
The class size is limited to 25 participants. Please register early to secure your spot!
Posted by claadmin at 12:44 PM
June 2, 2006
USB Flash Drives on Public Computers
Submitted by Sarah Houghton, IT Section President
To block or not to block, that is the question. Generally, we librarians err on the side of openness. We generally don't like blocking things. But if your library is in the throes of discussing access to the USB ports on your public use computers, so that the public can access their flash storage devices, you may want to read Michael Sauers's summary of a good discussion on Web4Lib on the topic: Are USB Drives a security risk? He does an excellent job of discussing the pros and cons of allowing access, and if you're trying to continue access at your library, this might just give you the talking points you need for discussions with administrators or technology staff.
Posted by claadmin at 3:23 PM
April 5, 2006
Briefings - Request for Submissions
Submitted by Sharon Nicola, Briefings Editor
Briefings, the quarterly publication of the Children's and Young Adult Section of the California Library Association, is eager to publish information about upcoming meetings and events, articles, and letters to the editor which would interest dedicated members of our vibrant organization.
The May, 2006 issue of Briefings will focus on tweens and teens and list calendar information for May, June, and July. Your ideas for promoting "Creature Feature," the YA version of this year's summer reading program, will be especially welcome!
Please send your articles and information in a Word document using 14 pt. Times New Roman or in PDF format to editor, Sharon Nicola c/o snicola@anaheim.net.
Deadline for receipt of information is April 26, 2006.
Archived issues are available at www.cla-net.org/aboutcla/cya.php.
Posted by claadmin at 2:40 PM
March 22, 2006
Registration is Still Open for Cataloging Workshop!
There is still time to register for the upcoming Rules & Tools for Cataloging Internet Resources workshop on April 13 and 14 in San Jose. To register, complete the registration form and send it in with payment to CLA. Don't delay. Space is limited.
- Registration Form (359k)
- Workshop Details (50k)
Posted by claadmin at 11:16 AM
March 2, 2006
Leading from Any Position: A Workshop for Leadership Development
This intensive two day, interactive, workshop, limited to no more than 50 attendees, is based on the principle that leadership, and positive contributions, can occur at all levels in an organization and that an environment can be created which encourages positive initiative. The workshop is sponsored by the Management Services and Public Library Sections and the Continuing Education Committee.
- Registration Form (411k)
- Scholarship Application (266k)
- Workshop Details (33k)
- Santa Clara Hotels (43k)
Posted by claadmin at 1:30 PM
February 15, 2006
Rules and Tools Workshop Announcement
Submitted by Xiaoli Li, Vice President/President Elect, Access, Collection and Technical Services Section
I am pleased to announce ACTSS is sponsoring a two-day workshop, "Rules and Tools on Cataloging Internet Resources." The first of five courses in the "Cataloging for the 21st Century" continuing education series, the workshop provides attendees with a solid foundation in the principles and practices of online resource cataloging using current descriptive cataloging standards (AACR2/MARC21) and practices (LCRI/CONSER/PCC).
At the end of the workshop, participants will:
- Understand the concepts behind the 2002 AACR2 revisions and how they affect electronic resource cataloging
- Know what tools to consult to support the online resource cataloging process
- Be able to catalog online monographs, serials, and integrating resources
- Be able to correctly update integrating resource records to reflect changes to the resource
- Have a better understanding of how record sets and machine-generated cataloging can be used to support electronic resource record processing
The impact of automation and electronic content on the practice of collection development will be woven through the workshop.
This course is designed for practicing catalogers from all types of libraries who have a working knowledge of the MARC21 bibliographic format and AACR2. To enroll or for more information, please visit the ACTSS webpage.
The class size is limited to 25 participants. Please register early to secure your spot!
Posted by claadmin at 7:12 AM
January 11, 2006
Your newsletter needs YOU!
Submissions wanted for Briefings
Briefings is the newsletter for the Children's and Young Adult Section of the California Library Association. Issues come out in February, May, August, and November.
Regular features include a message from the section's president, news from around the State, an "up close and personal" interview with an author, recommendations and information of professional interest, and important information about summer reading program.
This year we are including "Letters to the Editor," information about emergent literacy, and news from library school students. We would like to feature news and information about multicultural programming, partnership opportunities, school and public library cooperation, libraries that focus on family service, technology topics, outreach, and new construction or renovation projects at California libraries. We'd like a teen advocate to submit articles and updates for "Teen Rap," and we'd like to focus each issue on a professional in library service to children and teens whom our members think we should all get to know.
We need a reporter from northern California and central California; so if you have an idea or article, please submit it. We're especially interested in posting library training/sharing opportunities open to non-staff members, such as the MCLS Share Fair and various performers' showcases.
We encourage you to write or share. Please forward your material to me in a Word document, in 14 pt. Times New Roman. Photos in color or black and white may be attached. We reserve the right to edit all materials submitted.
Remember, your participation helps our section grow and grow stronger.
Sharon Nicola, Briefings Editor
SNicola@anaheim.net
Posted by claadmin at 9:34 AM
December 21, 2005
Results Announced for Management Services Section Election
The CLA Management Services Section Election is now complete. Heather Pizzuto, Library Director at Carlsbad City Library has been elected Vice President/President Elect for the Section. Other new officers include Rosanne Macek, Secretary, and Stephanie Beverage, Assembly Representative. The newly elected representatives take office immediately, as CLA's elected terms of office begin with the conclusion of the Annual Conference. Current President of the section is Melinda Cervantes, County Librarian for Santa Clara County Library.
The election was conducted on-line, and 75 members of the section voted, for a 40% participation rate. Final results are as follows:
Vice President/President
Heather Pizzuto 62%
Lisa G. Rosenblum 38%
Secretary
Melissa Browne 46%
Roseanne Macek 54%
Assembly Representative
Stephanie Beverage 65%
Jean Hofacket 35%
Posted by claadmin at 4:34 PM
December 20, 2005
Missed the Conference? No problem!
Submitted by Sarah Houghton, IT Section President
Let's all thank Laura for her fast and efficient posting of CLA Conference presentation handouts. Check out http://www.cla-net.org/events/confworkshops.php to see what you missed, who you want to contact for more information, or to reference in your conference highlight reports to your home team, fellow committee members, students and staff, future librarians or family and friends. Many thanks also go to the presenters who shared their knowledge with us. Enjoy.
Posted by claadmin at 2:07 PM
December 9, 2005
Staff Training
Submitted by Sarah Houghton, IT Section President
Are you looking for training topics for staff? A way to evaluate staff technology competency? Are you creating or updating a library technology plan?
Check out the Technology Core Competencies for California Library Workers - a starting point for libraries to use in assessing their staff's technology proficiencies, and to assist libraries in building their own sets of tailored competencies to fit with their unique staff and library. The accompanying Computer Terms Glossary can help staff work from the same technology vocabulary and learn some things along the way! Both documents can also be found on CLA's Reports webpage: http://www.cla-net.org/resources/reports/.
These Competencies were created by a taskforce of members of the Continuing Education Committee and the Information Technology Section. The Competencies are also being used by OCLC in building a set of competencies for worldwide library staff! For more great technology resources for California libraries, see the IT Section's website at: http://www.cla-net.org/aboutcla/it/.
Posted by claadmin at 7:25 AM
November 1, 2005
Academic Programming and Section Meeting - CLA Conference
I hope you are looking forward to Pasadena as much as I am. Please support your fellow academic librarians by attending one or more of the programs in the Academic Track listed below.
Please note that you are also welcome to attend that Academic Section Meeting. It is informal and usually includes some discussion on what academic librarians would like from CLA, as well as bit of recruitment to participate in the section. It is also a chance to meet section officers, Jennifer Laherty, incoming President, Barbara Quarton, VP / President-Elect, Linda Peabody, Secretary, and Kathy Headkte, CLA Assembly Representative:
Academic Section Meeting
Sunday, November 6
Noon - 1:30
Westin Hotel, Plaza Room
PROGRAMS
Saturday, November 5:
- Forging Alliances: Models of Successful University Faculty and Librarian Collaboration 10:45 - Noon, Pasadena Conference Center, C201
- Integrating Information Literacy Outcomes Into a Departmental Major 2 - 3:15, Pasadena Conference Center, C105
- The English Short Title Catalogue: What Is It and How Do I Use It? 3:30 - 4:45, Pasadena Conference Center, C212
- *Sunday, November 6
- Building Student-Centered Learning Environments 9:15 - 10:30, Pasadena Conference Center, C201
- Poster Sessions (Including Developing and Implementing an Integrated Full-Text Periodicals List and But It Won't Let Me Find My Article) 10:30 - 11:45, Pasadena Conference Center, Exhibit Hall
- Lunch & Learn on Building Context-Based Library Instruction Noon - 1:30, Pasadena Conference Center, C209
- One Stop Shopping: Implementing a User-Informed Metasearch Service 4:45 - 6, Pasadena Conference Center, C201
Monday, November 7:
- SFX at the CSU: Central Support and Local Developments In Balance 9 - 10:15, Pasadena Conference Center, C212
- Open Access: More Than Just "Free"? 9 - 10:15, Pasadena Conference Center, C103
- Introducing Ollie, the Online Tutorial 10:30 - 11:45, Pasadena Conference Center, C101
- Managing Reference Services in the 21st Century 10:30 - 11:45, Pasadena Conference Center, C207
Looking forward to seeing you there,
Kathlene Hanson
Academic Section President
Posted by claadmin at 7:57 AM
CYA Section Conference Information
Hope to see you all at CLA. Be sure to come to the CYAS section meeting. Sunday, November 6 at 6:15 p.m., Pasadena Conference Center, Room C124. Wine and appetizers will be served. We also have a great line-up of conference programs, including:
- Hip-Hop Library Art
- Public Libraries and Schools=Smart Partnerships
- Helping Children Through Challenging Times: Building a Therapeutic Parenting Collection
- Celebrating Poetry for Children and Young Adults in the Legacy of Myra Cohn Livingston
- Treehouse Tales: Storytime on Television
- Parents and Children @ your library: Conducting Early Literacy Workshops
- Performance Counts: The Public Library as a player in the social services network in support of Children and Families
- Seize the Day: Launching a Dia de los Ninos/Dia de los Libros Celebration at Your Library
- Chatting it Up: Tips for Teen Book Discussion Clubs
- Family Literacy Night: Everyday Heroes
- Read to Me/Leemelo: An Early Literacy Partnership
- Reaching Home Based Child Care Providers, Families and Communities
- Summer Reading 2006
See you in Pasadena!
Jeanine Asche, CYAS President
Posted by claadmin at 7:53 AM
October 21, 2005
IT Section Conference Workshops
The CLA Information Technology Section is sponsoring a series of seven technology workshops at the 2005 Annual Conference designed to help you get up to date with the latest tech trends, innovations, and strategies in libraries. Join us!
Saturday, November 5th
- 10:45 am - 12:00 pm: What's Hot in Technology
- 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm: Blah, Blah, Blog!
- 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm: E-Fundraising for Libraries: Tips, Tools, and Techniques for Raising $$$s Over the Web
Sunday, November 6th
- 9:15 am - 10:30 am: The Juggling Librarian Teaches PHP
- 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm: How to Get Started with Videoconferencing @ Your Library
- 4:45 pm - 6:00 pm: A Primer on Virtual Reference
Monday, November 7th
- 10:30 am - 11:45 am: E-RATE and California Libraries: Process and Strategy
For more information about any of these programs or the CLA Information Technology Section, please contact Section President, Sarah Houghton, at shoughton@co.marin.ca.us.
Posted by claadmin at 11:52 AM
October 14, 2005
Weston Woods Film Festival
Submitted by Susan Erickson, Children's and Young Adults Services Section
Join us for a screening of award-winning Weston Woods films, featuring "Everyday Heroes" (the theme of the conference) and other characters from children's literature. This mini-film fest will showcase new releases, ALA's Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Children's Video winners, ALA's Notable Video designees, as well as old favorites. Door prizes too! Come, relax, unwind!
Weston Woods Film Festival
Friday, Nov. 4th, 2005
9:00pm-10:30 pm
Westin Hotel, Plaza Room
Sponsored by: Weston Woods Studios
Posted by claadmin at 1:04 PM
Literacy Section News
Submitted by Lynne Price, 2006 Literacy Section President
I hope you are planning to attend the upcoming CLA conference in Pasadena, CA, November 4-7th. Your new section leadership is:
- Lynne Price - President
- Monica O'Hara - Vice President/President Elect
- Shanti Bhaskaran - Secretary
- Carey Gross - Assembly Representative
- Susan Lynn - Legislative Representative
- Tracie Carignan - Past President
- Frances Houser Williams - Conference Planning Liaison
- Candidate Biographies (114k)
- Escondido Public Library
(http://escondidolibrary.blogspot.com/)
Feed (http://escondidolibrary.blogspot.com/rss/escondidolibrary.xml) - Institute of Industrial Relations Library's Labor & Employment Weblog
(http://radio.weblogs.com/0126851/) - Marin County Free Library
(http://www.marincountyfreelibrary.blogspot.com/)
Feed (http://marincountyfreelibrary.blogspot.com/atom.xml) - Pacifica Graduate Institute Research Library
(http://www.online.pacifica.edu/pgl/) - Redwood City Library
(http://www.rcpl.info/services/liblog.html)
Feed (http://www.wcc.vccs.edu/services/rssify/rssify.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rcpl.info%2Fservices%2Fliblog.html) - Rio Honda College Library
(http://riolibweblog.blogspot.com/) - Favorite Tips & Tricks in Microsoft Word
- Using RSS to Get News About the Library World
- Security & Privacy on Your Computer and Online
- Vice-President/President-Elect (2006)
- Secretary (2006)
- A collection of how-tos and informational sheets on technology topics
- A collection of links to IT-themed resources: publications, related organizations, listservs, weblogs, and other useful sites
- Materials from IT-themed sessions at the 2004 CLA Annual Conference
- Jan. 15th Annual report due
- Feb. 28th Conference proposals due from Section
- March Spring issue of Section's newsletter, TechNotes, available
- April 29th Deadline for return of election forms
- May Preliminary election slate published on the CLA website
- July CLA election online voting begins
- Aug. Election results available and CLA conference program available online
- October Fall issue of TechNotes available
- Nov. 4th-7th CLA conference in Pasadena
- Open access e-journals
- ISBN/ISSN changes
- AACR3
The Literacy Section is sponsoring a number of wonderful workshops offerings throughout the conference; our Section meeting will take place on Saturday, November 5th from 10:45 until 12:00 noon. And the CLLS Annual Meeting will take place Friday, November 4th from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Pasadena.
Some of our workshop offerings:
- Family Literacy Night: EveryDay Heroes
- Read To ME: Early Literacy Partnerships
- Verizon Literacy Campus
- Changing Our Communities Through Workplace Literacy Programs
- Seize The Day: Launching A Dia de los Ninos/ Dia de los Libros Celebration at Your Library
...and lots more!
Go to http://www.cla-net.org/events/confexhibition.php for conference information.
If you have allowed your membership to lapse, please consider rejoining CLA - and providing much needed input and support to the Literacy Section. If you haven't joined, don't think twice- sign up! Your membership, voice and presence is much needed.
Posted by claadmin at 8:08 AM
October 5, 2005
Public Library Section Special Election
Due to staff error, the Assembly Representative position was not included on the Public Library Section's ballot this summer. If you are a current CLA member and a member of the Public Library Section, please vote in the special election to select your representative. To vote, you will need your CLA member ID. If you do not know your ID, please contact the CLA office at info@cla-net.org or 916/447-8541. VOTE NOW!
Only current CLA members belonging in the Public Library Section are eligible to vote. Voting ends October 26.
Posted by claadmin at 8:47 AM
September 8, 2005
Section Election Results
ACADEMIC SECTION
Eligible voters: 201
Ballots received: 68
Voting percentage: 33.8%
Vice President/President Elect
Barbara Quarton 58.8%
Robert Sage 38.2%
Secretary
Linda Peabody 100%
Assembly Representative
Melissa Browne 44.1%
Kathy Headtke 51.5%
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ACCESS, COLLECTIONS AND TECHNICAL SERVICES SECTION
Eligible voters: 142
Ballots received: 66
Voting percentage: 46.5%
Vice President/President Elect
Xiaoli Li 100%
Secretary
Sheila Wekselbaum 100%
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CHILDREN'S AND YOUNG ADULT SERVICES SECTION
Eligible voters: 301
Ballots received: 117
Voting percentage: 38.9%
Vice President/President Elect
Paula Knop 100%
Secretary
Stephanie Stokes 100%
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECTION
Eligible voters: 170
Ballots received: 69
Voting percentage: 40.6%
Vice President/President Elect
Anthony Costa 100%
Secretary
Lisa Bartle 100%
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LITERACY SERVICES SECTION
Eligible voters: 91
Ballots received: 33
Voting percentage: 36.3%
Vice President/President Elect
Monica O'Hara 67.6%
Beverly Schwartzberg 29.4%
Secretary
Shanti Bhaskaran 100%
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PUBLIC LIBRARY SECTION
Eligible voters: 523
Ballots received: 235
Voting percentage: 44.9%
Vice President/President Elect
Paymaneh Maghsoudi 46.0%
Cynthia Pirtle 53.2%
Secretary
Dolly Barnes 100%
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REFERENCE SERVICES SECTION
Eligible voters: 230
Ballots received: 90
Voting percentage: 39.1%
Vice President/President Elect
Sean Aragon 100%
Secretary
Jennifer Sweeney 100%
Posted by claadmin at 9:53 AM
August 18, 2005
Call for Nominations for ACTSS Annual Award
Submitted by Armanda Barone, ACTSS President
The Access, Collections and Technical Services Section of the California Library Association invites all members of the California library community to acknowledge superior achievement by an individual in those areas of the library profession that encompass access, collections, and technical services. The ACTSS Award is an opportunity to recognize colleagues who have made outstanding contributions in those areas of librarianship that have been especially challenged by the need for innovation and adaptation in dealing with rapidly changing technology and work environments.
The award is offered each year. The ACTSS Award Committee identifies a qualified recipient. Factors to be considered in selection include one or more outstanding achievements in one or more of the following areas: 1) leadership in professional associations at the local, state, regional, national, or international level; 2) significant contributions to the development, application, or utilization of new or improved methods, techniques, and routines demonstrating creativity and innovation; 3) significant contributions to the professional literature; or 4) studies or research. Nominees will have worked for a portion of the past year in a California library and will be members of CLA/ACTSS.
The nomination process is easy and all are encouraged to participate! You may even nominate yourself! Please forward this message to your library colleagues who may not otherwise receive it. Using the accompanying nomination form, submit the name, current title and address, and a description (maximum 350 words) of the achievement to:
Armanda Barone, ACTSS President
Library Technical Services
250 Moffitt Library #6000
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000
510-643-8239
510-642-8331 (fax)
abarone@library.berkeley.edu
Nominations must be postmarked or received via email by: September 30, 2005. If you have any questions, please contact me. The award will be presented at the November 2005 Annual CLA Conference in Pasadena during the ACTSS Business/Membership meeting.
There are many who deserve this award, but their work has been unheralded because their accomplishment is unknown outside of their library, library system, or campus. This is an opportunity for them to shine and share the spotlight. You can help make that happen!
Posted by claadmin at 3:17 PM
August 16, 2005
Children's and Young Adult Services Section Report
Submitted by Jeanine Asche, Section President
Fun stuff coming to CLA
Besides our usual great conference programs, Susan Erickson is organizing a Weston Woods Film Festival to be held during CLA at the Westin Hotel in Pasadena on Friday night, Nov. 4th, from 9:00-10:30 pm (after-dinner entertainment). Join her for a screening of award-winning Weston Woods films featuring everyday heroes and other characters from children's literature. This mini film fest will showcase new releases, ALA's Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Children's Video winners, ALA's Notable Video designees, as well as old favorites. Come, relax, unwind!" Weston Woods will provide door prizes too, such as a Harry Potter surprise basket of goodies from Scholastic and a Weston Woods basket of new releases on DVD. See you there!
Tidbits of info:
Francisca Goldsmith reports that the Berkeley Public Library "adopted" the ELLI (English Language Literacy Intensive) program as part of the library's regular budget--funding the program at 150% of what the ELLI grant provided across the past several years!
Maya Spector, Palo Alto Librarian, is please to tell about her recent promotion to School Liaison to the Palo Alto Unified School District. Half of her time is spent as children's librarian and half is spent as liaison. Right now she's working on a library card campaign with three middle schools and one high school. She's having a blast.
Dr. Lesley Farmer, California St. University, Long Beach, had the privilege to be invited to teach for the Master's degree in Library and Information Management program at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) this summer. She also served as the external examiner for the Diploma for Teacher Librarianship, under the auspices of HKU's School of Professional and Continuing Education: SPACE. She says that experiencing a different culture while sharing common values of librarianship provided a rich learning environment. She encourages more library educators to cross-fertilize their profession.
Posted by claadmin at 3:36 PM
July 7, 2005
Facing Tough Times, Public Libraries Turn to Online Fundraising
Submitted by Sarah Houghton, IT Section President
When the going gets tough, the tough turn to shopping. That's the attitude of the folks behind Shop for the Library, an e-commerce venture which has opened an Internet shopping mall as a way to help libraries and Friends groups make up for budget cuts and freezes.
The Shop for the Library website features more than 700 merchants, including big names like Target, Macy's, The Gap, and Circuit City. Every purchase initiated through the website generates a commission for the library or library support group of the shopper's choice.
There is no added cost to the user for making purchases through Shop for the Library. Nor is there any charge for libraries or Friends groups to participate, other than the cost of promoting it locally. The Shop website has made promotion easy by providing a number of templates for local press releases and other marketing tools - click on the "About" link at the bottom of the Shop website, then click on "Get Marketing Tips and Templates."
First-time visitors to the Shop for the Library website can choose a beneficiary library from a database which includes the main library location of all public library systems in the US. Other library types, branch libraries, and Friends groups which want to be listed in addition to or instead of the main library should contact Shop for the Library at support@shopforthelibrary.net.
Posted by claadmin at 10:57 AM
New Infopeople Events Calendar
Submitted by Sarah Houghton, IT Section President
Infopeople is always trying to find new and better ways to keep you informed of what's happening. And in that spirit, they now offer the Infopeople Events Calendar, a handy dandy one stop way to see what's happening in the Infopeople world and the world at large. The calendar offers month, week, or day views, and contains events pulled from the California Library Training Clearinghouse (another useful tool to make note of). You can sort by on-ground workshops, online training, webcasts, library events like CLA, US hoildays, or look at the whole shebang at one time. Enjoy! Oh and as an added cool feature, you can subscribe to the RSS feeds for the calendars as well! Not sure what an RSS feed is? Check this entry in the Wikipedia.
Posted by claadmin at 10:49 AM
June 29, 2005
Possible ACTSS Workshops
Submitted by Armanda Barone, ACTSS President
For the Chicago ALA meeting, ALCTS Council of Regional Groups' Continuing Education Committee has invited Julie Reese from the ALCTS Office to talk to ALCTS CRG on how Affiliated Groups (such as ACTSS) can host an ALCTS Continuing Education Workshop in their region. At present, ACTSS is looking into the possibility of hosting such a workshop, ALCTS/Program on Cooperative Cataloging (PCC) Basic Subject Cataloging Course (proposed preconference during the CLA Conference in November). ACTSS is also hoping to co-sponsor a workshop on Resource Description and Access (RDA, formerly AACR3) sometime in 2006.
Posted by claadmin at 7:55 AM
June 27, 2005
ACTSS 2005 Conference Programs
Submitted by Armanda Barone, Section President
CLA has approved the following ACTSS conference programs for the fall:
Session title: "Open Access": More Than Just "Free"!
Presenters: Rebecca Culbertson - University of California, San Diego
Angela Riggio - University of California, Los Angeles
Anita Colby - University of California, Los Angeles
Audience: Academic/public libraries, Introductory
Objectives: Participants will learn the latest trends on open access e-journals, including resources for selection and cataloging.
Participants will discover why Open Access is important and how it relates to larger library issues. Participants will learn about successful examples of open access e-journals, such as the Public Library of Science.
Description: Come learn about the explosion of open access e-journals and why they have made such a large impact in scholarly communications. "Open Access" refers to a new publishing model making research widely disseminated and freely accessible online. At this workshop we will discuss strategies for selecting, evaluating and cataloging these resources, and look at success stories of some of the more popular open access e-journals.
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Session title: AACR3: A First Look at the New Direction for Cataloging Rules
Presenters: Speaker to be determined
Audience: All libraries, Introductory/Intermediate/Advanced
Objectives: Participants will get an introduction to the process and basis for change for AACR3 cataloging rules, currently in development. Participants will learn some of the players involved in developing AACR3, and why the changes are needed. Participants will see what cataloging challenges are addressed by the new rules.
Description: The Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (AACR) are changing again! Scheduled for release in 2007, AACR3 will be issued in a print and enhanced electronic version, allowing for easier and more efficient use. AACR3 is being developed for improved user access to all media in an online search environment. Come and find out why these changes are necessary, how the development process works, and who the key players are.
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Session title: Everything Old is New Again... ISBN and ISSN
Presenters: OCLC Western staff; Reginal Romano Reynolds, US ISSN Center
Additional presenters to be announced
Audience: All libraries, Introductory
Objectives: Participants will be made aware of coming changes planned for the ISSN and ISBN and how these changes will impact cataloging and acquisitions workflow. Participants will also learn how major bibliographic utilities like OCLC are implementing policies for the changes. Participants will learn strategies from other libraries on planning for these changes.
Description: The ISBN is being expanded from 10 digits to 13! Any day now, you could see these ISBN "pairs" in books and bibliographic records, so it is not too soon to understand and to plan for change. The ISSN standard is also under international revision in response to the changing electronic environment of serials and integrating resources. These changes will impact cataloging and acquisitions departments in all kinds of libraries, join us to learn what strategies your library can use to get ready.
Posted by claadmin at 2:32 PM
May 19, 2005
Library Weblogs
Submitted by Sarah Houghton, IT Section President
Libraries and blogging seem to be a match made in heaven for sharing information. Below is a list of California libraries we know about with weblogs, with links to the weblog itself and to the RSS feed (if there is one).
Is your library's weblog not on this list? Then it means that we couldn't find your blog on Library Weblogs Directory (http://www.libdex.com/weblogs.html), the Open Directory Library Weblog List (http://pscontent.com/od2/opendirectory.php?browse=/Reference/Libraries/Library_and_Information_Science/Weblogs/Organizational_Weblogs/), or in Globe of Blogs (http://globeofblogs.com). To make it easy for patrons and other librarians to find your weblog, submit it to these sites!
Posted by claadmin at 10:53 AM
May 16, 2005
Academic Librarians Meeting
Submitted by Kathlene Hanson, Academic Section President on behalf of Les Kong, Assembly Member and Past CLA President
On April 20, CLA Assembly members affiliated with academic institutions -- Carl Bengston, CSU Stanislaus; Rebecca Culbertson, UC San Diego; Kathy Headtke, Alan Hancock College; Sue Kendall, San Jose State University; Les Kong, CSU San Bernardino; Diana Paque, John F. Kennedy University; Rosalind Van Auker, CSU Sacramento; Diana Wu, San Jose State University; and Kathlene Hanson, CSU Monterey Bay, and President, CLA Academic Section -- met at the Inn Off Capitol Park, in downtown Sacramento. We had a wide-ranging discussion covering such issues as how to recruit more academic members into CLA, collaboration and co-sponsorship opportunities with other groups (e.g., CARL), strategies to recruit students as potential academic librarians and/or CLA Academic Section members, developing a list of the benefits of CLA membership specifically for academic librarians, the importance of academic librarians becoming more involved in the lobbying process (and Legislative Day), the continuing process of ensuring that the annual conference program content has strong relevance and resonance for academic librarians, and the role of mentors in developing academic librarians. We observed that both collaboration with other library organizations and recruitment of new members ties in with the CLA Draft Long Range Plan.
We also discussed strategies to determine why many academic librarians in the state are not currently members of CLA and will be considering ways to advocate for membership at the annual conference. We were particularly interested in focusing upon newer members to the academic library profession. We discussed ways in which each of us, in our respective organizations, can actively encourage membership in professional associations, such as CLA, to our colleagues. In particular, we wanted to focus again on the newer librarians to the profession and to acertain their expectations of association membership. We concluded with the thought that a meeting like this was long overdue, and that we should definitely follow up with another meeting in the Fall at Conference, and possibly make this a regular event. Many good ideas came out of our discussions, and we all thought it was very energizing to get together as a group.
Posted by claadmin at 10:36 AM
May 12, 2005
Children's and Young Adult Services Section Seeking Nominations
Submitted by Jeanine Asche, CYA Section President
Nominations for Children's and Young Adult Services Section Vice President/President and Secretary are now being accepted. This is a great chance to make a difference while having fun and networking. Please send your nomination names (which could include yourself) to Lesley Farmer. Help to keep the section healthy!
Posted by claadmin at 2:54 PM
May 5, 2005
CLA's Weblog to Remain Public
Submitted by Sarah Houghton, IT Section President
The California Library Association's Assembly and Executive Committee has decided to keep this weblog open to all. It had previously been thought that the weblog would be made a members-only benefit, but this issue was re-visited and both groups decided to keep the weblog open to all. The Information Technology Section believes that this is a huge victory for preserving open access to information about California libraries, library programs, and legislative efforts.
Posted by claadmin at 1:53 PM
May 4, 2005
Technology Core Competencies for CA Library Workers Online!
Submitted by Sarah Houghton, IT Section President
Technology Core Competencies for California Library Workers Library staff deal with technology every day. Technology competencies serve to help staff understand what is expected of them in terms of technological skills and knowledge. Technology competencies can also assist libraries in assessing staff training needs and developing an appropriate training program.
For the last few months, a taskforce from the Information Technology Section and the Continuing Education Committee have been working toward developing a set of Technology Core Competencies for California Library Workers. The Assembly and Executive Board approved the competencies, and they are now in place for all of the California Library Association.
This set of competencies is intended to serve as a base model for technology competencies among California Library Workers. California's libraries are incredibly diverse; there are many different types and sizes of libraries, different staffing, and different technology. The purpose of these competencies is not to be the guidepost by which all libraries measure technology skills, but rather to serve as a starting point for libraries to use in assessing their staff's technology proficiencies, and to assist libraries in building their own sets of tailored competencies to fit with their unique staff and library.
Posted by claadmin at 9:21 AM
April 28, 2005
What's Hot in Technology Webcast
Sponsored by Infopeople and the California Library Association's Information Technology Section
May 17th, noon - 1:00 PST
Come and learn what's hot, what's not, and what's new for libraries in the world of technology! Join our webcast as our speakers explore the ins and outs of the newest, the best, and the most useful of new technologies-hardware, software, online services, gadgets and more! Parcipants will come away from the webcast with an understanding of what's new & hot, implementation strategies, and also have a list of resources to turn to for more inforamtion on each topic. Participants will also have a chance to ask questions of the presenters at the end of the webcast.
Speakers: Scott Bauer (Redwood City Public Library), Sarah Houghton (Marin County Free Library), and Steven Silveria (Watsonville Public Library)
This webcast is limited to 80 participants. Anyone can view the archived webcast after the event date, but the live webcast is open to California library staff only.
For more information and to participate in the webcast, go to: http://www.cla-net.org/events/webcast.php
Posted by claadmin at 2:37 PM
April 26, 2005
Theater and Puppetry Bibliographies Available
Submitted by Jeanine Asche, Children's and Young Adults Services Section President
The Association of Children's Librarians of Northern California recently held their annual Institute. They have extra bibliographies to sell at cost. "Set the Stage for Reading! Theater and Puppetry in the Library: an Annotated Bibliography" is a 53 page list of books and websites for children and librarians on theater and puppetry. Fiction from picture books to novels, nonfiction for all grades, and professional reading are included. To order, send pre-payment of $10 (checks made out to ACL) to: ACL, Box 12471, Berkeley, CA 94712. Be sure to include payment and the address where you would like the bibliographies mailed. The fee includes the mailing costs.
Posted by claadmin at 2:24 PM
April 19, 2005
3 New Technology How-To Articles
Submitted by Sarah Houghton, IT Section President
The Information Technology Section of CLA is proud to offer three new "how to" articles on its website: http://www.cla-net.org/aboutcla/it/how_to.php
The three article topics are:
Please let the the IT Section President, Sarah Houghton, know if there are any additional technology topics you would like the Section to write about.
Posted by claadmin at 7:52 AM
April 12, 2005
ACTSS Call for Nominations
Submitted by Armanda Barone, ACTSS President
This is a call for nominations for our summer election. The following two positions are open on the ACTSS Board:
Please consider nominating yourself or a colleague for one of these important positions! Visit our website at: http://www.cla-net.org/aboutcla/actss.php to find out more about ACTSS. A list of current officers is also available on the web page.
The Vice-President/President-Elect serves as a member of the ACTSS Board the first year, and then as President and Past-President respectively for the second and third years. The Secretary serves as a member of the ACTSS Board and is elected for one year. Both positions take office at the end of the 2005 CLA Annual Conference (November 2005).
If you are interested in running for election for one of these positions, please contact:
Armanda Barone: abarone@library.berkeley.edu
Merry Schellinger: mbs7001@humboldt.edu
Nominations are due by : Friday, April 15, 2005.
Posted by claadmin at 3:06 PM
March 29, 2005
CLA's Information Technology Section's Website
Submitted by Sarah Houghton, IT Section President
CLA's Information Technology Section's website (which is actually a cleverly disguised weblog) has recently received a facelift! We have a huge collection of resources for California library staff to make use of:
Enjoy!
Posted by claadmin at 4:25 PM
March 15, 2005
Minutes of the CLA-ACTSS Board Meeting
Minutes of the CLA-ACTSS Board Meeting
January 20, 2005
Xiaoli Li, Secretary ACTSS
Present: Armanda Barone, Navjit Brar, Becky Culbertson, Carole McEwan, Elaine Franco, Sarah John, Xiaoli Li, Merry Schellinger
The meeting was called to order by President Armanda Barone.
Budget update (Armanda Barone):
The Section is in good fiscal shape with a balance of $5636. Expenditures and revenue from the fall conference are not yet reflected in the balance. The balance is under the $6,000 cap that CLA sets for each section.
Membership update (Armanda Barone):
The Section currently has 146 members.
Activities Timeline for 2005:
Committee Reports:
CLA Assembly (Becky Culbertson):
Two new members were elected to the 2005 Executive Committee. The Research and Publications Committee is searching for a journal and weblog editor. Revising the provision that committee members should serve only one 3-year term was discussed because some positions have very steep learning curve and it would be beneficial if members could be considered for reappointment. CLA personal membership shows a slow decline.
A fundraising plan for CLA is being formalized and promoting fundraising for the Bond Campaign was mentioned. A task force will be charged to implement the campaign for PLA Smartest Card - LIBRARY CARD in California.
ALCTS/CRG (Elaine Franco):
Elaine Franco distributed written report of the ALCTS/CRG meeting which she attended at ALA Midwinter. Highlights include that "the CRG directory on the ALCTS web site is up to date" and "ALA is at the RFP stage in investigating a new web system." Elaine also reported "CRG has a newly appointed Continuing Education Committee." The Committee will serve as "conduit" between CRG affiliate groups and ALCTS to promote /suggest training and CE classes to be held "at local venues."
Elaine also pointed out two committees - the CRG Speaker's Bureau Committee and the Affiliate Relations Committee - would have positions open for 2005-2006 term. As CRG chair Elect she will make these committee appointments by May 2005 (hopefully).
Cataloging Interest Group (Carole McEwan):
Carole reported they did not have much activity going on last year. Recently the Group has been working intensively to identify programs and workshops for the 2005 CLA annual meeting.
Newsletter (Merry Schellinger):
Only one issue of newsletter published in 2004. A new issue will be available in spring 2005. Archive issues are still located on John de La Fontaine's website and will be moved to CLA website. Merry asked about using Section's listserv for distributing newsletter and disseminating other information electronically. It is not clear how many members have joined the listserv. It was suggested that it might be better to created a distribution list using current membership information in order to disseminate the newsletter and to encourage members to sign on to the listserv.
Navjit Brar has agreed to be the new editor of newsletter.
2005 Elections:
Two positions need to be filled:
-Vice President/President Elect
-Secretary
Armanda and Merry will be responsible for election. Call for nomination will be in spring issue of the newsletter as well as various listservs, such as AUTOCAT, SERIALIST, and etc.
2005 CLA programs:
Carole and Sarah presented their proposals and all Board members unanimously agreed they had done excellent job. The proposed programs reflect current issues and trends and would attract staff not only in technical services but also in public services and/or collection development. Armanda will look into the possibility of co-sponsoring one or two of programs with the Collection Development Roundtable. The Board members decided to organize/co-sponsor one pre-conference institute and three workshops for CLA annual program:
Pre-conference institute (one day course)
--Basic Subject Cataloging Using LCSH
Three workshops
Carole and Sarah have volunteered to finalize the descriptions and to identify speakers.
Two workshops during the year were discussed. Elaine mentioned UC Davis could provide a training site and the workshop for Southern California could be co-sponsored by CLA ACTSS and SCTPG. "Effective Name and Title Authority," a new ALCTS pre-conference that should become available as a regional workshop, was mentioned as a possible future workshop.
Posted by claadmin at 10:05 AM
March 14, 2005
California Libraries Launch On-the-Go Service for Downloadable Audio Books
Submitted by Sarah Houghton, IT Section President
Now millions of California library patrons can download popular titles to their Smart Phones, PDAs, and PCs. How? With the Califa Digital Library! In mid-February, Califa's Digital Library Consortium launched an online digital library that offers patrons immediate access to hundreds of eBook and Audiobook titles. The online collection is available at http://califa.lib.overdrive.com. It serves patrons of seven participating library systems including Contra Costa County Library, Downey City Library, MARINet, Palo Alto City Library, Peninsula Library System, Pleasanton Public Library, and Sunnyvale Public Library. According to Linda Crowe, Executive Director, Califa, "Digital audiobooks and bestsellers are the next step in library services. The number of people using portable devices like Smart Phones and PDAs is growing exponentially - and now our libraries are here to serve them."
The portable digital format of eBooks and Audiobooks offers countless advantages for business travelers and students. It's valuable tool for those learning to read and gives the visually impaired even greater access to materials. Users also find the fact that there is no need to return items extremely convenient; when the loan period is over the file expires and the materials are automatically checked back in. Anthony Costa, Operations Manager of the Califa Digital Libraries said, "Access couldn't be easier. Using existing library cards, library users can checkout and download a variety of popular fiction, self-help, business and reference titles and read them on their phones, Pocket PCs or listen to them on their MP3 players. It's incredible."
Similar digital libraries are now in use by other library systems like Seattle's King County Library System and the San Jose Public Library. OverDrive, Inc., a leading worldwide digital media vendor, developed the technology and supplies eBook and audio titles to Califa's new digital library.
Patrons of the member libraries can explore the service using their local library website or they can visit the Califa site at http://califa.lib.overdrive.com.
Posted by claadmin at 8:24 AM
March 10, 2005
RSS and/or Blogs in California Academic Libraries
Submitted by Kathlene Hanson, Academic Section President
Seeking Input from Academic Librarians:
Do you work for a library using RSS and/or a blog? Do you know someone who does? Have you started RSS and/or a blog for your library? If so, the CLA Academic Section is interested in hearing from you. Replies need not be limited solely to best practices. Please contact Academic Section President, Kathlene Hanson, at kathlene_hanson@csumb.edu. Please reply by the end of day, March 17.
Thank you.
Posted by claadmin at 8:29 AM
Teaching Blogging to Your Patrons
Submitted by Sarah Houghton, IT Section President
Fremont Main Library held it's first "How to Blog" Connect Class on February 23. This new class was presented by Susan Rosenblatt, Reference Librarian. Susan gave an overview of the who, what and how of weblogs. Other upcoming classes include, Beyond Google, Legal, and Business Resources Online. We are also initiating our first classes on library web resources to be conducted in Farsi, Hindi and Chinese. Interested? Call our Information Desk at (510) 745-1401 or log on to the Alameda County Library website at http://www.aclibrary.org and click on the Branch Calendar link.
Posted by claadmin at 8:21 AM
Teaching Blogging to Your Patrons
Submitted by Sarah Houghton, IT Section President
Fremont Main Library held it's first "How to Blog" Connect Class on February 23. This new class was presented by Susan Rosenblatt, Reference Librarian. Susan gave an overview of the who, what and how of weblogs. Other upcoming classes include, Beyond Google, Legal, and Business Resources Online. We are also initiating our first classes on library web resources to be conducted in Farsi, Hindi and Chinese. Interested? Call our Information Desk at (510) 745-1401 or log on to the Alameda County Library website at http://www.aclibrary.org and click on the Branch Calendar link.
Posted by claadmin at 8:21 AM
Teaching Blogging to Your Patrons
Submitted by Sarah Houghton, IT Section President
Fremont Main Library held it's first "How to Blog" Connect Class on February 23. This new class was presented by Susan Rosenblatt, Reference Librarian. Susan gave an overview of the who, what and how of weblogs. Other upcoming classes include, Beyond Google, Legal, and Business Resources Online. We are also initiating our first classes on library web resources to be conducted in Farsi, Hindi and Chinese. Interested? Call our Information Desk at (510) 745-1401 or log on to the Alameda County Library website at http://www.aclibrary.org and click on the Branch Calendar link.
Posted by claadmin at 8:21 AM
February 23, 2005
Academic Section Seeking Conference Proposals
The theme of this year's conference is Celebrating Everyday Heroes @ Your Library. Do you know an "everyday hero" at your library? The Academic Section is looking for academic librarians who would like to propose a program for this year's conference. One of our priorities is to promote program ideas in the area of instruction. If you know an instruction librarian who is your hero, please encourage him/her to submit a proposal. The deadline is February 28 and the form is available at http://www.cla-net.org/included/docs/Callforpresentations.pdf. Please contact Academic Section President Kathlene Hanson at kathlene_hanson@csumb.edu if you would like to discuss your idea and/or have the section sponsor your proposal.
Posted by claadmin at 4:24 PM
February 4, 2005
Free e-books
The Information Technology Section would like to draw your attention to a very exciting development in free e-books.
Project Gutenberg (http://www.www.gutenberg.org) offers the largest collection of free e-books online (over 14,000). This is a wealth of free texts that library patrons often don't know exist. Some of the books offered are classics like the The Notebooks of Leonardo Da Vinci, The Art of War, Ulysses, The Real Mother Goose, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland--all free to read online!
Michael S. Hart, Project Coordinator for Project Gutenberg, is conducting a feasibility study to determine how MARC records for these free e-books could improve access and circuclation of these wonderful free resources. He has heard from many librarians who would like to provide access for their patrons to these free electronic books, and who think the best way to do this is through MARC records. Mr. Hart is searching for 100 librarians and patrons who would be willing to import a pre-arranged collection of e-books and their MARC records into their catalogs, as a pilot project. If you are willing to participate in this project, please contact him at hart@pobox.com.
Project Gutenberg already makes MARC records available for some of their e-books. Eric Lease Morgan has plugged Project Gutenberg's MARC records into a very simple catalog at: http://infomotions.com/gutenberg/ You can search or browse by title, author, or subject. A taste of what's to come!
Sarah Houghton
IT Section President
Posted by claadmin at 4:13 PM
January 4, 2005
Welcome to the CLA Weblog
Welcome to the CLA Blog! We will be adding articles to each of the main categories to your left. Our most recent articles will appear here on our weblog home page. You can also scan through the archives by Month or Recent Entries or use the Search this site tool to your left.
You can stay updated with CLA's blog by visiting regularly, following CLA's Facebook and Twitter pages, and by adding the blog to your RSS feed. For more information on RSS, click here.
We hope you enjoy reading our articles!
Posted by claadmin at 6:00 PM