NMRLS

Tue, Mar 16, 2010 -- 2010 Teen Summit at 9:30 AM

ek_contact@plymouthrocket.com(No contact) — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:30:00 EST

Calling all teen librarians -- and anyone else interested in teen issues! The Massachusetts Regional Library Systems present their Second Statewide Teen Librarian Summit.

Award winning author Nancy Garden will present the Keynote Address about her book Endgame and her research on bullying.

Come hear from other teen librarians about topics like programming, award books, teen spaces, reader's advisory, and more. You will leave at the end of the day with program ideas and solutions you can implement as soon as you get back to your library. You'll learn what works, and doesn't work, from other librarians facing the same issues you have. Join us for an information-packed day of roundtables, panel discussions and networking. Lunch is included; please indicate special dietary requests on your registration form.

Sponsored by the Massachusetts Regional Library Systems

Directions

Location: Tower Hill Botannical Gardens

Thu, Mar 18, 2010 -- Basic Library Techniques - Cataloging, Day 1 of 2 at 10:00 AM

scott@nmrls.org(Scott Kehoe) — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:00:00 EST

The workshops in the BLT series are a combination of the theory, philosophy, and practice of library science. Please note that all regional members are invited to attend the Basic Library Techniques workshops, but be aware that these workshops are designed for the state certification of non-MLS directors of public libraries serving communities under 10,000.

Instructor: Barbara Andrews, Andrews Consulting, Sagamore Beach MA

To receive the BLT Certificate you must attend this and the April 1 session.

Location: NMRLS, Danvers

Tue, Mar 23, 2010 -- Readers' Advisory Round Table at 9:45 AM

ek_contact@plymouthrocket.com(No contact) — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:45:00 EST

The R.A. Round Table meets every other month to tackle a genre that might be outside your ordinary comfort level. We'll discuss each genre's appeal and build a skill set of appeal categories and familiarity of genre particulars.

For this meeting the genre is Romance. The benchmark novel is a Contemporary Romance, Natural Born Charmer, by Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Read a second Romance (not Contemporary) of your choice - Historical, Regency, Alternate Reality, etc. Add your thoughts to the R.A.R.T. wiki.

Everyone is welcome. Come to one or several of these round table discussions!

Facilitators are Leane Ellis (Beebe Library, Wakefield) and Nanci Milone-Hill (Nevins Library, Methuen).

Location: Peabody Institute Library, Danvers

Tue, Mar 23, 2010 -- Collaboration Made Easy: Zoho, Basecamp, Delicious at 10:00 AM

scott@nmrls.org(Scott Kehoe) — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:00:00 EST

Collaboration Made Easy: Free Online Productivity Applications

The Web is changing fast and new technology with an emphasis on community is growing. In this program we will look at a number of web based applications which can be used to enhance the collaboration between library teachers and students.

Project management applications such as Basecamp, Social Bookmarking sites such as del.icio.us, and Zoho Writer for collaborating on group projects are some of the sites which will be reviewed.

Instructor: Barbara Andrews, Andrews Consulting, Sagamore Beach MA

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Can't Attend In Person?
Try attending online using GoToWebinar, a NMRLS Distance Ed. Pilot Project. No special software is needed to view the webinar.
Registration is still necessary. Add -GoToWebinar- in Message field of the registration form.
Participants will be in listen only mode, but will be able to view the instructor's screen and type in questions for the class.
Requirements to listen:
- PC - Windows 2000, XP, Vista, headphones or external speakers, and a fast Internet connection
- Mac - Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger) or newer, a headphones or external speakers, and a fast Internet connection.
Prior to class please Contact Scott Kehoe if you have tech questions.
You will receive an emailed invitation to the event. Please plan to login 5-10 minutes prior to the session's start.
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Location: NMRLS Training Lab, Danvers

Wed, Mar 24, 2010 -- NMRLS Member Discussion on Regional Merger at NMRLS at 10:00 AM

greg@nmrls.org(Greg Pronevitz) — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:00:00 EST

This event is designed to provide NMRLS members with an update and forum for discussion and feedback on the regional merger process. This informal discussion will be led by a NMRLS Executive Board member and Greg Pronevitz, Regional Administrator. The NMRLS Council of Members will be asked to vote on the merger plan at a member meeting in the Spring. This is a good way to be informed.

Location: NMRLS, Danvers

Wed, Mar 24, 2010 -- NMRLS Member Discussion on Regional Merger in Methuen at 2:00 PM

greg@nmrls.org(Greg Pronevitz) — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:00:00 EST

Thu, Mar 25, 2010 -- Digital Commonwealth 4th Annual Conference at 9:00 AM

ek_contact@plymouthrocket.com(No contact) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:00:00 EST

The Digital Commonwealth 4th Annual Conference highlights important issues and practical skills in implementing and nourishing a digital collection. This year’s highly anticipated keynote speakers are Roy Tennant of OCLC and Tom Clareson of LYRASIS. The conference is designed for all cultural institutions that have an interest in digital libraries, including historical societies and commissions, museums, archives, research institutions, schools, and libraries of all types. Exhibitors of products and services of interest to the digital library community will be on site to discuss and demonstrate services. Please see the Conference Program below for more details about the keynote speakers and breakout sessions. We hope to see you on the 25th at The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester. Visit the Conference Site for Registration and More Info: http://www.nmrls.org/digitalcommonwealth/2010conference/

Fri, Mar 26, 2010 -- Fifth Annual Program Power Breakfast at 9:30 AM

ek_contact@plymouthrocket.com(No contact) — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:30:00 EST

The Fifth Annual Program Power Breakfast is an opportunity to meet with colleagues and brainstorm effective and creative ways to encourage children, teens, families, and adults to visit the library and to read throughout the year.

Our panel of outstanding NMRLS member librarians will share tips and techniques on the many aspects of planning, conducting, and evaluating programs for all ages.

The day begins with a catered brunch with plenty of time to network with your colleagues.

There is a small program fee. There is a registration limit.

Agenda

Download Registration Form

Location: Peabody Institute Library, Danvers

Wed, Mar 31, 2010 -- Cynthia Lord on Access-Ability - Serving Patrons with Autism at 2:30 PM

ek_contact@plymouthrocket.com(No contact) — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:30:00 EST

Access-Ability: Including and Serving Patrons with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome at Your Library

This workshop will focus on understanding and interacting with patrons with autism spectrum disorders and their families. Cynthia Lord, author of the Newbery Honor book, RULES, and the mother of a teen with autism will begin by sharing her own family's story that led her to write RULES.

She'll also speak about the general characteristics of the disability, the needs of families who have a child with autism, and she will give you techniques and strategies to help you successfully interact with and enjoy your patrons with autism. She will also talk about some of the successful library and school-based programs she has been involved in that have focused on autism and have connected children with disabilities to their peers through literature.

These workshops are made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, as administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Location: Newbury Town Library

Thu, Apr 1, 2010 -- Basic Library Techniques - Cataloging, Day 2 of 2 at 10:00 AM

scott@nmrls.org(Scott Kehoe) — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 10:00:00 EST