NSLS Administrative Office and Delivery Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule

NSLS headquarters in Wheeling will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday November 27 and 28. There will be no van delivery on these days. Van delivery will resume and the NSLS administrative office will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, December 1. We wish you a safe and happy Thanksgiving. For a list of holiday closings, visit the NSLS site. [Permalink]

Submit an NSLS Award Nomination and Win a Prize!

Taking the time to shine the light on the good works of your colleagues or your library is a generous act in itself, and it might feel more rewarding yet with a little incentive. Anyone who submits an award nomination will automatically be entered in a drawing for a special prize: an overnight stay for two at The Hilton Chicago/Northbrook and brunch for two at Allgauer's on the Riverfront Restaurant courtesy of The Hilton Chicago/Northbrook. Yes, a little pampering for our deserving nominators. Don't delay! Nomination deadline is Tuesday, December 9. Visit the Awards website for awards criteria, FAQ, and to submit your nomination. [Permalink]

Gale Virtual Reference Library Offer Extended

Due to the large number of public libraries expressing last-minute interest in the Gale Virtual Reference Library offer, the Library Partnership Trust has worked with Gale to extend the offer until December 15, 2008. Take advantage of this opportunity to purchase over 370 premier Gale electronic reference titles at an incredible low price. Learn more about this Library Partnership Trust offer and receive a no-obligation quote. Visit the Library Partnership Trust site for info about all the available offers. [Permalink]

LexisNexis® Library Express Demo

Public librarians are invited to join Jude Hayes from LexisNexis on Tuesday, December 2 at 9:30 a.m. at NSLS for a demonstration of Library Express. Learn more about this powerful, Web-based service that provides access to over 6,000 premium news, business, and legal sources, and about a special discount coordinated by the Library Partnership Trust. Go to the L2 calendar to register. A training session will follow the demonstration for those interested. For offer details and a no-obligation quote, visit the LPT site. This offer is contingent on a minimum of 30 libraries expressing interest in participating. [Permalink]

Motivate Staff, Go Mobile in December

Kick off December with two great classes from NSLS. On December 3, attend How To Motivate Staff, the second workshop in our Supervisory Skills Series, to learn how to encourage the people you supervise to give their best. Then, in Trends in Mobile Tools and Applications for Libraries on December 4, you'll learn how your library can deliver the information your patrons need to their mobile devices. For more courses this December and beyond, check out NSLS's listing on the statewide Library Learning events calendar. [Permalink]

Nancy Pearl Brings How To Advice on Readers Advisory and Booktalks

Nationally-renowned librarian and author Nancy Pearl is bringing her reference expertise to NSLS for a full day of learning. On May 4, come in the morning for Doorways into Reading: Nancy Pearl on Improving Readers’ Advisory Skills, where Nancy will help you find the best approach to readers' advisory. Then, stay in the afternoon for the Nancy Pearl on Booktalking workshop to learn how to confidently lead booktalks at your library. Both sessions are filling up quickly, so be sure to sign up today! [Permalink]

Attend ER-XPO on December 4

The ER-XPO 2008, The Illinois State Library's Electronic Resource Exposition hosted at the Schaumburg Township District Library, promises to be an eventful exposition. The 2008 ER-XPO features vendors who have participated in Try-It! Illinois 2008. The day will provide opportunities for one-on-one consultations with vendor representatives, as well as Q & A focus sessions with individual vendor presentations in a lab setting. Register now. [Permalink]

Nominations Being Accepted for Illinois OCLC Users Group Board

The Illinois OCLC Users Group (IOUG) works to promote the usefulness of OCLC products in Illinois libraries. If this sounds like something you or a colleague would be interested in, consider submitting a nomination for an open seat on the IOUG Board. Available positions include secretary (two-year term), member-at-large (two-year term), and vice-chair/chair-elect (three-year term). IOUG is currently putting together a slate of candidates. Interested? Contact Charlotte Johnson or Anita Morgan by Friday, December 12. [Permalink]

New at Library Beat: Hugh Atkinson

This week, Library Beat learns more about the late Hugh Atkinson and the Hugh C. Atkinson Memorial DEMCO Award. NSLS Executive Director Sarah Long's weekly column,"Our Libraries", covers the accomplishments of Hugh Atkinson as well as his exceptional personality. And in her Longshots podcast, Sarah continues the conversation with Bridget Lamont, member of the Educational Labor Relations Board in Springfield, IL. RSS feeds are available to keep you up to date on all the latest from Library Beat. Have thoughts about the site? Let us know! [Permalink]

Chicago Bulls Library Appreciation Night

When we announced this special opportunity in last week's e-newsletter, MAC users reported difficulty opening the flyer. We believe that problem has been corrected. The Chicago Bulls have dedicated Friday, January 9 as Library Appreciation Night. For this special game, the Bulls are offering specially priced tickets to member library staff, trustees, and their families and friends. For more info, view flyer. [Permalink]

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