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Thursday October 1, 2009
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10:00 AM
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12:30 PM
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Graphic Novels in Libraries: Not Just For Kids Anymore
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Contact: Jan Resnick 413-665-9898 x115 [email protected]
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Does your library have a graphic novel (GN) collection? Do you want to build one and don’t know where to start? Do you just want to know what all the fuss is about? Join Lisa Prolman, Assistant Director at the Greenfield Public Library and graphic novel enthusiast, for an informative and fun morning exploring this genre. We will discuss traditional superhero comics, the growing subgenre of non-fiction and biography, literary comics (yes, there are some!), and various types of manga (Japanese comics). Learn about resources available to you to determine if the graphic novels you want to purchase are appropriate for your collection and programs you can run to highlight your collection. Graphic Novels will be available for browsing.
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Location: WMRLS Conference Room
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Friday October 2, 2009
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9:00 AM
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4:00 PM
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Basic Library Techniques in Reference
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Contact: Mary King 413-665-9898 x117 [email protected]
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This day long reference event will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Pittsfield. Presented by Belinda Boon of Kent State University, this training on reference resources, the reference interview, and reference with youth will count as 75% of the reference educational requirement that Directors in towns under 10,000 population without a Masters in Library Science degree must meet to maintain their library's certification with the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Participation in the Online Resources: Finding Full Text Articles and more! training on electronic resources provided through Gale and Newsbank will complete the reference requirement. WMRLS will provide several opportunities for librarians to receive this database training within FY09/10. Lunch will be provided to all participants.
Thank you to the Massachusetts Library Aid Association for funding this event.
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Location: Crown Plaza Hotel, Pittsfield
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Saturday October 3, 2009
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10:00 AM
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Friends of WMRLS BOOK IT TO THE LIBRARY ROAD RACE
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Contact: Linda Wentworth 413-548-9220 [email protected]
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Rain or Shine ... Show your support for libraries by taking part in the Book It to the Library Road Race. Five days a week WMRLS delivery trucks travel the hills and valleys of Western Massachusetts delivering books and other library materials to patrons at their libraries. The race will begin and end at the Western Massachusetts Regional Library System in Whately. Runners and walkers will travel down gently sloping paved roads that pass through picturesque farm lands and residential neighborhoods.
Renew yourself by running and showing your support for WMRLS and libraries!
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Location: WMRLS
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Thursday October 8, 2009
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10:00 AM
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12:30 PM
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Collection Development Best Practices Roundtable
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Contact: Jan Resnick 413-665-9898 x115 [email protected]
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Emphasis: Cooperative Collection Development.
In an era of stressed materials budgets and rapid system-wide delivery, thinking about collection development on a regional or network scale makes more sense than ever. Join us to discuss such topics as dispersed collection responsibilities (in which different libraries would build on different collection strengths to the benefit of all); last copy retention and replacement guidelines; multiple copies in a shared network environment; and cooperative introduction of new formats.
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Location: WMRLS Conference Room
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Friday October 9, 2009
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10:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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Friends of WMRLS Annual Meeting
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Contact: Toni Golinsky-Foisy, President, Friends of WMRLS 413-736-4561 [email protected]
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After a brief business meeting Leverett Library Director Linda Wentworth will report on what it took to organize the extremely successful First Annual Friends of WMRLS BOOK IT TO THE LIBRARY Road Race, which just took place as a fundraiser for WMRLS on October 3. The race was a huge success and lots of fun, so come to learn the nuts and bolts of how you can organize your own community road race! We will also hear from Regional Administrator John Ramsay about what is happening in the budget struggle for regional library systems next year.
The Friends of WMRLS support the regional library with monetary donations and organizational help. They advocate for libraries all across Massachusetts and make it possible for all of us to meet with our elected state officials at Legislative Breakfasts and at the State House each spring.
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Location: Bushnell-Sage Library, Sheffield
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Tuesday October 13, 2009
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10:00 AM
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10:45 AM
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WebJunction: A Live Online Tour
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Contact: Janet Eckert 413-665-9898 x127 [email protected]
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Join Kit Greening, WebJunction Partner Development Manager for an informal live tour of WebJunction.org. Kit will show you where to find helpful training content so that you can take advantage the free resources that are available for library staff. Feel free to ask questions along the way.
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Location: Online Continuing Education Course
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Tuesday October 13, 2009
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Thursday October 15, 2009
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2:00 PM
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4:00 PM
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FRBR: How it can help you prepare for RDA: Live Instructor Led Online Course
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Contact: Janet Eckert 413-665-9898 x127 [email protected]
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FRBR (Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records) was created in 1998 and is the basis for the new RDA (Resource Description and Access). RDA is slated to replace AACR2 and be released in early 2010. Come and explore the new vocabulary and the bones of FRBR. By identifying FRBR, you are ready to recognize RDA when it is completed. Lively discussion is encouraged. This class is geared towards both lecture and discussion. Extra time has been built into the class to encourage free flowing discussion of the topics.
Prerequisites: Participants should have a basic knowledge of cataloging principles and MARC format. Short homework assignments are required after each session. Class participation includes discussion (both verbal and text available) and contribution to cooperative assignments.
This course consists of two 2-hour sessions. WMRLS will issue a coupon code to all registrants that waives the $360 per person course fee.
The online course is made available through WebJunction which is supported in part by OCLC, grants from IMLS and The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, our partners in state library agencies and other library service organizations, and by the library community.
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Location: Online Continuing Education Course
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Thursday October 15, 2009
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Friday November 20, 2009
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Directors ASK! : One Hour Online Course
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Contact: Janet Eckert 413-665-9898 x127 [email protected]
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Director's ASK! (that stands for: Administrator Secret Knowledge) guides the new or experienced library director through the range of documentation crucial to effectively carrying out the responsibilities of a library administrator, including working with the Board, the budget and personnel. It also covers legal activities and reporting, marketing, programming, and recommendations for keeping on track of it all. The online course is made available through WebJunction which is supported in part by OCLC, grants from IMLS and The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, our partners in state library agencies and other library service organizations, and by the library community.
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Location: Online Continuing Education Course
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Tuesday October 20, 2009
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Friday November 20, 2009
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Planning Story Times for Children: One Hour Online Course
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Contact: Janet Eckert 413-665-9898 x127 [email protected]
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This one hour online course is intended for anyone who works or volunteers in a library and is responsible for planning, developing and delivering story time programs. Learn how to develop successful library story time programs for children of different developmental age groups. This course also covers planning and preparation, presentation tips and techniques, and sample story time programs.
The online course is made available through WebJunction which is supported in part by OCLC, grants from IMLS and The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, our partners in state library agencies and other library service organizations, and by the library community.
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Location: Online Continuing Education Course
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Tuesday October 20, 2009
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2:00 PM
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WMRLS Executive Board Meeting
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Contact: John Ramsay 413-665-9898 x113 [email protected]
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Location: WMRLS Conference Room
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Thursday October 22, 2009
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10:00 AM
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Online Resources: Finding Full Text Articles and more!
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Contact: Shirley Keech 413-665-9898 x125 [email protected]
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Intended for librarians and support staff in Interlibrary Loan and Reference, this hands-on computer lab will provide a step-by-step introduction to the databases and an overview of the variety of electronic resources available to you and your patrons. We'll review tips on basic searching, and techniques for the Advanced Search. You'll acquire the knowledge and self-confidence to help your patrons find full text resources to meet their information needs. There will be ample time for questions and free time to practice in the lab. This program meets the requirement for database training for librarians taking the Fall 2009 Basic Library Techniques in Reference.
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Location: Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield
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10:00 AM
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Down-Up-Down! Planning songs and musical activities for young children
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Contact: Janet Eckert 413-665-9898 x127 [email protected]
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Jump into songs and fingerplays sure to delight children up to 6 years. Take home new songs, a planning framework, and "The Menu" to help you use music more effectively in groups and throughout the day. Betsy Zahniser, Early Childhood Music Specialist is the workshop leader.
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Location: Chicopee Public Library
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