Monday, November 9 2009

GALILEO for Library Websites

admin — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:12:23 -0400

Is Your Library Getting the Most Out of GALILEO? Attend the Free Online Training “GALILEO for Library Websites”

Learn How To Make the Most of GALILEO on Your Library Website:

• Tools and techniques

• Links to databases, journals, articles, features, videos, and more

• Get the GALILEO Toolbar

• Present GALILEO content seamlessly for your users from your library website and other web resources.

Best Practices in Helping Job Seekers in the Library

admin — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:09:45 -0400

Free webinar! Your library has been helping the unemployed and underemployed (aka job seekers) in your community for a long time. However, the declining economy over the past year has dramatically increased the demands on library staff, services, and resources. Would you like to learn about some successful programs in other libraries? Do you wonder if there are some new ideas you could try for getting patrons started? Would you like to know the resources other libraries recommend to job seekers? Are you interested in partnerships but feel unsure who to talk to?

GPLS/GLASS Staff Meeting

admin — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:40:44 -0400

Savannah Children's Book Festival 2009

admin — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:06:07 -0400

The 6th Annual Savannah Children’s Book Festival will take place on Saturday, November 14th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Forsyth Park in Savannah, Georgia (rain location is the Savannah Civic Center). Celebrate the joy of reading, the power of the written word and the magic of storytelling with children’s book authors and illustrators from around the country. The festival also features dozens of local authors, arts and crafts, food, a variety of entertainment, an international tent, costumed characters, a “teen scene” and more!

Georgia Public Libraries Night, Atlanta Hawks Game

admin — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:56:31 -0400

Atlanta Hawks vs. New Orleans Hornets

Atlanta Hawks-Atlanta Thrashers Check It Out Reading Challenge participants can use the free tickets they earned by reading. Participants’ family members, as well as all Georgia public library employees and their friends and families, will also receive discounted admission on those nights.

Georgia Public Libraries Night, Atlanta Thrashers Game

admin — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:10:25 -0400

Atlanta Thrashers versus the Edmonton Oilers

GPLS All-staff meeting

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:45:04 -0500

Using Social Media to Make the Case for Supporting Library Services

admin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:23:37 -0500

Join us and learn how non-profits such as libraries can use social websites to put access to information and libraries on the agenda of community leaders, elected officials, and local and national agencies. The content of this WebJunction and REFORMA co-sponsored webinar includes a background on social websites, how to use social websites for advocacy, national and international advocacy efforts by representatives from American Library Association (ALA) and the International Federation of Libraries and Institutions (IFLA), and suggestions on how to advocate for services for Latinos and Spanish speakers presented by a panel of guest speakers including Meredith Farkas, Head of Instructional Initiatives at Norwich University; Fiona Bradley, IFLA Programme Coordinator ALP; Marci Merola, Director, ALA Office for Library Advocacy; Max Macias, Serials Technician at Portland Community College; and Loida Garcia-Febo, Assistant Coordinator New Americans Program and Special Services at Queens Library.

Location: Wimba Classroom

Registration is required for this event.

GPLS Furlough Day

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:46:05 -0500

This is a furlough day for all GPLS staff as required by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. The Georgia Public Library Service is a unit of the University System of Georgia.

GPLS Offices Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday (11/26 & 11/27)

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:48:24 -0500

GPLS offices will be closed from 11/25-11/27/2009 during the combined furlough day and Thanksgiving holidays. Offices will re-open on Monday, 11/30.

What's in GALILEO for Public Libraries?

admin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:29:58 -0500

GALILEO resources for public libraries include ready reference resources, tools for readers' advisory, homework help databases, and resources to help patrons seeking education and career information.

Connection instructions will be sent to participants before the date of the session.

Business Research with ABI/INFORM Complete

admin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:32:55 -0500

Content in ABI/INFORM Complete is browsable in addition to searchable, making discovery of particular content such as company reports, industry and market research, and country reports streamlined. A ProQuest trainer will demonstrate the ProQuest platform and strategies for more effective searching. ABI/INFORM Complete is available to most public libraries.

Other Information:
Connection instructions will be sent to registrants two days before the event.