MLA Technical Services Section proudly presents “Introduction to Library Digitization”, a one day program on Tuesday October 28th, 2008, at the Worcester Public Library. This program will cover what libraries need to consider before starting a digitization project. The speakers will be Massachusetts librarians who have successfully implemented digitization projects at their libraries. The sessions will be:
Virtual Archives: Preparing to Create a Digital Collection
Speaker: Gregor Trinkaus-Randall, M.A.L.S., C.A., F.S.A. Scot Preservation Specialist, Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
Digitizing Dissertations at UMass Worcester Speakers, Mary Piorun, MLS, AHIP Associate Director for Technology Initiatives and Resource Management, Lamar Soutter Library, University of Massachusetts, Worcester Lisa Palmer, MLS Catalog Librarian, Lamar Soutter Library, University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Digital Copyright in the 21st Century.
Tentative: We are still looking for a speaker on this topic.
Panel Discussion:
The day will end with a panel discussion with Massachusetts & Connecticut librarians on:
* How real libraries actually began their digitization project?
* The issues faced by librarians doing real projects
* Project planning and management
* Hardware needs
* Copyright considerations
* Metadata Standards used for data creation
Location:
Worcester Public Library, Saxe Room
3 Salem Sq
Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 799-1655
Cost:
Early bird registration: (before Oct 1st) $40.00 per person $30.00 for MLA members
After October 1st:
$45.00 per person
$35.00 for MLA members
Deadline to register:
October 14, 2008
Early bird deadline is October 1, 2008
Catering by: by Eric's LaPatisserie Café ____________________________________________________________________________
To register:
1. Please send your check made payable to the Massachusetts Library Association to:
Lois Bacon
Attn: MLA-TSS program
29 Harding Rd
Needham MA 02492
2. Please fill out the information below and send it with your check
Full name: _______________________
Address: _______________________
_______________________
_______________________ If you would like a vegetarian meal, please check here ___
For registration questions, please contact: LBacon@EBSCO.COM
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
101 Free Learning Tools
Discovered on SlideShare:
"From zaid, 1 week ago
Let's explore the idea that there is at least one excellent free learning tool (or site) for every learning problem, need or issue! Here are 101 :) "
Note: If slides are slow in loading, try this URL:
http://www.slideshare.net/zaid/101-free-learning-tools-presentation?src=embed
"From zaid, 1 week ago
Let's explore the idea that there is at least one excellent free learning tool (or site) for every learning problem, need or issue! Here are 101 :) "
Note: If slides are slow in loading, try this URL:
http://www.slideshare.net/zaid/101-free-learning-tools-presentation?src=embed
Monday, August 25, 2008
Library Security Summit - Saturday, October 4
MASSACHUSETTS BOARD OF LIBRARY COMMISSIONERS PRESENTS
"LIBRARY SECURITY SUMMIT"
"LIBRARY SECURITY SUMMIT"
On Saturday October 4, 2008, a library security summit will be held at the Lunenburg Public Library. The program will be from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Recent news articles remind us that public libraries are not immune from many of the safety problems which affect our society today. Libraries experience a wide variety of security issues, including child safety concerns, theft of materials, unruly teens, etc. The "Library Security Summit" will provide an opportunity to hear library administrators and a representative from the law enforcement community speak about providing a safe environment for library users. MBLC Chairman, George Comeau, will moderate a panel of library directors who will talk about security issues at their libraries. A representative from the police will discuss safety awareness for parents, children, and teens. Gregor Trinkaus-Randall, MBLC Preservation Specialist, will discuss steps to minimize the possibility of theft or destruction of library materials, developing security policies and procedures, and facility issues which impact library security.
Everyone is invited to attend including Friends, Trustees, and Library Staff.
Admission is free, however registration is required.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Lunenburg Public Library
1023 Mass. Ave.
Lunenburg, MA 01462-1321
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
TO REGISTER:
Contact: Maureen Killoran, Head Public Library Advisory Unit
Phone: 1-800-952-7403
Fax: 617-725-0140
E-Mail: Maureen.Killoran@state.ma.us
Mail: MA. Board of Library Commissioners
98 N. Washington St., Suite 401 Boston, MA 02114
Please Register by September 26, 2008. Upon receipt, confirmation will be sent.
