November 1, 2008 (Vol. 15, No. 1) – News
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Get Published! / Oregon Reads Update / Stubborn Twig Fundraiser / PNLA Leadership Participants / TSRT Workshop
*** Professional Development Opportunity – Get Published!
Do you have an opinion or expertise on the evolution of library catalogs and the trend towards 2.0 or NextGen versions? Write an article for the OLA Quarterly! The Spring 2009 issue will be focused around this theme and offers you a chance to gain writing experience while making a contribution to the Oregon library community. Articles do not have to be long – they can be as short as 500-1000 words! Take this opportunity to voice your opinion on how changes in this key tool are changing the face of our work.
Possible ideas for articles could include, but are not limited to:
- A range of views and examples of library catalogs that answer the “why can’t you be more like Amazon?” challenge.
- A “MARC format must die!” opinion piece.
- Next generation catalogs and coming changes – Worldcat Navigator and similar changes in the public library realm.
- Survey of efforts in our region to move to newer catalogs.
- History of the catalog since the advent of the Web in the mid-1990s.
- Comparing results from usability tests of online catalogs.
- A descriptive essay from a “user on the street” about the wonders and perils of searching a library catalog.
This issue will be guest edited by Laura Zeigen, but a co-editor from the public library realm is being sought. If you are interested in contributing an article or serving as a co-editor, please contact Laura Zeigen by November 7th at zeigenl@ohsu.edu or 503-494-0505. Instructions for Authors can be found at: http://web.memberclicks.com/mc/page.do?sitePageId=64570&orgId=ola.
*** Update on Oregon Reads
More good news for Oregon Reads 2009, our statewide community reads program. Oregon Public Broadcasting has generously agreed to partner with us in getting out the word about the program. OPB will be offering in-kind service in the form of radio spots about Oregon Reads from January through April, 2009, with peak promotional times occurring in January before the kick-off; in March around Spring Break; and in April for the finale. In addition, the January OPB Member Guide will contain information about Oregon Reads and OPB will promote our events in their weekly e-newsletters. Other promotional activities with OPB are still being considered, and we will report them as they are agreed upon.
The other great news is that Lauren Kessler’s “Stubborn Twig” will be available as a downloadable audiobook from Overdrive through the Library2Go program. Maximum copies are being ordered, so it will be an “always available” title.
Linda V. Malone
lmalone@westlinnoregon.gov
*** Stubborn Twig Fundraiser
There are less than 40 copies of the Stubborn Twig remainders available at the low cost of $8.00!!! Please go to the OLA website for information about this special sale that supports Oregon Reads 2009: https://web.memberclicks.com/mc/quickForm/viewForm.do?orgId=ola&formId=43160.
For more information about this special fundraiser for Oregon Reads, contact Kimberly Willson-St.Clair at willsons@pdx.edu or 503.725.4552.
*** Selected Oregon Participants for the PNLA Leadership Institute 2008
The PNLA Leadership Institute 2008 is taking place at Schweitzer Mountain Resort near Sandpoint, Idaho October 26-31. The six participants from Oregon include:
- Sheryl Eldridge-Newport
- Traci Glass-Eugene
- Lori Moore-Newberg
- Sara Ryan-Multnomah
- Rick Samuelson-St. Helens
- Susan Stone-Mt. Tabor MS
The Pacific Northwest Library Association (PNLA) Leadership Institute is designed to provide opportunities for emerging library leaders in the Pacific Northwest to cultivate their leadership skills and potential.
Submitted by Dana Campbell
Youth Services Librarian
Corvallis-Benton County Public Library
Oregon PNLA Representative
*** Tech Services Round Table Workshop
Fundamentals of Library of Congress Classification
November 19-20, 2008, 8:30-5:00
Oregon State University, Corvallis
Trainers:
Lori Robare, University of Oregon
Richard Sapon-White, Oregon State University
This two-day workshop provides authoritative standardized training in the principles and practices of Library of Congress Classification (LCC). The course includes background on the development and structure of LCC and on the elements that make up a call number, as well as guidance in shelflisting practice and the use of essential tools. Emphasis is on basic skills and on application of LCC in areas most often used by generalists, including a special focus on schedules H, N, and P. The workshop concludes with a session on local decisions and on proposing new class numbers through SACO.
Target audience: The course is designed to cover basic skills. It will be useful to those who are new to classification using LCC but who have some basic knowledge of cataloging and the MARC 21 formats. While not designed to cover advanced or specialized topics, the course will also be a useful review for experienced catalogers, especially those who supervise or train other catalogers.
Registration is limited to 20 attendees. Cost is $85 for the two-day workshop, including lunch and a manual. To reserve your space, please return the registration form, preferably by e-mail or reserve your space by calling (503)725-4627. Registration is not final until payment has been received. Confirmation of registration will be sent upon receipt of payment. Please send the completed form to nkb@pdx.edu or call (503)725-4627.
Please make check or money order for $85.00 payable to OLA TSRT and mail it to:
Nancy K. Black
Portland State University
Library East-Serials Cataloging
1825 SW Broadway
Smith Center, RM 209
Portland, OR 97201
Deadline for registration is November 10, 2008. Confirmation of registration will be sent upon receipt of payment. Directions and parking information will be included with your confirmation. For more information, please contract Nancy Black at (503)725-4627 or at nkb@pdx.edu
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