Sunday, November 15 2009

Georgia Public Libraries Night, Atlanta Thrashers Game

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

Atlanta Thrashers versus the Edmonton Oilers

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.

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.

Directors Meeting, Dec 10-11

admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:27:25 -0500

The December, 2009 Library Director's Meeting will take place in Savannah, GA on Thursday, December 10 and Friday, December 11.

Georgia Public Libraries Night, Atlanta Thrashers Game

admin — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:11:39 -0400

Atlanta Thrashers versus the Montreal Canadiens

Georgia Public Libraries Night, Atlanta Hawks Game

admin — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:09:45 -0400

Atlanta Hawks versus the New Jersey Nets