Penn State Libraries and English Department Partner in Exploration of Digital Readers

News  |  lisnews.org | Sep 4, 2008

This fall, Penn State University Libraries and the English Department begin a year-long pilot project with student groups using the Sony Reader Digital Book, a portable electronic reading device that can hold books,

http://lisnews.org/penn_state_libraries_and_english_department_partner_exploration_digital_readers

ALA | ASCLA Publications

Although public and school libraries are more likely to provide daily service to individuals who have mental illnesses, all librarians should be aware of the information needs of these patrons and be prepared to meet them. 48p. 2007. $22. ASCLA Members, $19.80. ISBN: 0-8389-8410-X

http://www.ala.org/asclatemplate.cfm?section=asclapubs

LSTA Inches Ahead in Senate, with Slight Gain in Funding

News  |  www.libraryjournal.com | Aug 15, 2002

The Senate Appropriations Committee has approved a bill that slightly improves on the amount requested by President Bush for the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), the main federal funding for libraries.

http://www.libraryjournal.com/index.asp?layout=article&articleid=CA237611

WebJunction launches new online social and learning experience for the library community

News  |  www.librarytechnology.org

(August 13, 2008). WebJunction, the online learning community for librarians and library staff, has launched a new social and learning experience in close collaboration with partners in 15 state libraries. The new site builds on the deep repository of helpful content, relevant courses, and active

http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13453

OLIS: About Us

The Office of Library and Information Services (OLIS) is the state library agency for Rhode Island. OLIS supports and strengthens library and information services in the state to ensure that all residents will benefit from free and convenient access to library and information resources and services.

http://www.olis.ri.gov/aboutus/

Job Outlook: A State-by-State Guide

News  |  www.schoollibraryjournal.com | Jun 1, 2002

Teachers have mainly replaced school librarians, and they often have difficulty managing the collection and integrating the library into the school curriculum. In some cases, teachers fail to return to school for any library training.

http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA219977.html

New Project Profile: Lincoln Trail's PolyTalk Program Speaks Many Languages

News  |  www.imls.gov | Jan 22, 2008

The Institute of Museum and Library Services is a grant-making federal agency supporting museums and libraries of all types.

http://www.imls.gov/profiles/Jan08.shtm

Schedule of Changes to Tennessee newkeys

There were twelve regional libraries that reported as "region community" libraries in 1990 and 1991 then as "regional" libraries from 1992-1999.

http://www.nclis.gov/statsurv/NCES/pldf3/scheduletn.html

“Poverty, Democracy and Public Libraries.” No. 5.11.2009. 88.

News  |  librarian.lishost.org | May 11, 2008

I did this book chapter right after I wrote A Place at the Table. Much has happened since 2001, but I thought this might be useful for anyone wanting to review this aspect of the history of public Libraries.======================================Libraries Democracy: The Cornerstones of

http://librarian.lishost.org/?p=1087

E-rate and Technology Planning Assistance from the State Libraries

Need help creating or updating a technology plan for your library? Lots of great information is available from state libraries across the US - check the links below for information from your own state library.

http://www.webjunction.org/do/DisplayContent;jsessionid=060481B8FCC6C0ADEE0160B6FAA9BA66?id=12806