[Specials] [MLS] Magazine Reference, July 27

[Riley, Yvonne]

* * * * S P A C E   A V A I L A B L E * * * * (the following are in danger of being canceled)

to register: http://www.librarylearning.info/?LibSys=MLS&month=7&year=2009

Magazine Reference (Burr Ridge)
Monday, July 27
9:30AM - 12:30PM

What's happening in the magazine market, and how will it affect libraries? What are the best resources for identifying magazines and for helping patrons find articles? This session will include an overview of the current state of affairs in magazine publishing, analyze how this might impact libraries, provide specific recommendations for developing a distinctive collection of periodicals, and suggest the best databases for finding articles in the periodical literature.

Participants will learn:


 *   what magazine editors are saying about online vs. traditional print
 *   best databases for magazines, and tips for using them effectively
 *   guidelines and resources for developing a distinctive and attractive collection of periodicals
 *   guidelines and resources for acquisition, retention, and weeding

SPEAKER:  Steve Black is Reference, Instruction, and Serials Librarian at the College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY, and author of the book Serials in Libraries: Issues and Practices. Steve is the magazine reviewer for Library Journal, including LJ's annual "Best of" magazine feature. He also hosts Periodical Radio, a series of podcast interviews with editors of magazines and journals. Steve is an adjunct instructor of "Information Sources and Services" and "Serials" in the Department of Information Studies at the University at Albany.

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Write Resumes & Help Jobseekers  (Burr Ridge)
Wed. July 15
9:30AM - 12:30PM

Jane Klingberg from the Triton College Career Services Department will offer her ideas and experience to MLS member library staff looking for ways to serve the crowds of jobseekers coming into libraries in need of help.
Target Audience: Public Library

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Tips and Tricks for Creating a Collection Development Plan for Public Youth and Adult Services  (Burr Ridge)
Thurs. July 23
9:30AM - 12:30PM


 *   Workshop will provide an overview of what should be in a plan (not hands on, not how to create a plan)
 *   How you arrive at the decisions towards creating your collection development policy
 *   Setting up a collection policy
 *   What needs to be included, why an item was included, selected - how to back up your decisions
 *   Theory, philosophical focus
 *   Additional resources

http://www.joliet.lib.il.us/about/colldevtoc.asp

Target Audience: Public youth and adult service library staff

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Small Spaces and Tight Budgets: How to make the most of your space and funds  (Burr Ridge)
Tues. July 28
9:30AM - 12:00PM

Glenwood-Lynwood had a library facility of 3,800 square feet, where every inch was valuable real estate. All work functions and spaces had to be examined to determine how they could be used for multiple purposes. Reorganization can make a huge impact with a small price tag.

SPEAKER: Director of the Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District since September 2002. Received MLS from Rosary College in 1997. Worked at Tinley Park, Palos Heights, Homewood and Harvey libraries before coming to Glenwood-Lynwood. Passed referendum in 2005, doubling tax rate. Built new 19,000 square foot library which opened in September 2008.


to register: http://www.librarylearning.info/?LibSys=MLS&month=7&year=2009


Hope to see you soon,

~yvonne riley
630 734 518
866 734 2004 x5118












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