Northeast Ohio Regional Library System http://www.neo-rls.org/rss.cfm Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Copyright 2010 Northeast Ohio Regional Library System http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:07:00 -0500 neo@neo-rls.org Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:07:00 -0500 neo@neo-rls.com NEO-RLS Feed Generator http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=720 We would like to take this opportunity to invite you and your staff to participate on a NEO-RLS committee for FY2010-2011. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=720 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:07:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=721 When: Tuesday, August 24th @ 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.Where: From your DesktopCost: $15Participants will learn and begin to master: 3 Techniques that they can do with their staff in 2 minutes or less each day to physically reduce stress and anxiety 2 Techniques that they can do with their staff in 2 minutes or less each day to mentally and emotionally reduce stress and anxiety Ideas and exercises for red... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=721 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:07:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=719 When: Tuesday, July 27th @ 10 a.m.Where: From your DesktopCost: $15How do you attempt to meet a patron''s needs or requests when you find yourself in a challenging situation? How do you honor your library policies while trying to address their issues? In other words, how do you turn a difficult patron into a satisfied customer? In this session, we will delve into some specific scenarios that you m... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=719 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:07:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=718 The Summer CE Catalog will be arriving on your library doorstep. Don''t want to wait click here for effective, efficient and econimcal training. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=718 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:07:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=717 NEO-RLS is slashing the prices on its popular Blu Ray and Videogame circuits!!! If you email me in the next 30 minutes you too can take advantage of these tremendous savings andhellip; but act quickly as the circuits are going fast!!! Old price $500 per year andhellip; new price $350 per year (for paid NEO members) The cost for Geographic members has also dropped from $1000 to $700. The circuits r... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=717 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:06:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=715 The NEO-RLS Board of Trustees, at its April 20, 2010 meeting, approved several editorial and clarification changes to the NEO-RLS Bylaws. The changes to the Bylaws will become effective 30 days following publication of this notice.Summary of proposed Bylaws changes:... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=715 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Mon, 17 May 2010 00:05:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=714 The NEO News Network (N3 ) N3 is a new method of getting information about both NEO-RLS and our member libraries out to you in a visual format. Emails are great for communication but they lack the visual impact that we, as a society, are used to today. Thus we will be periodically sending you these visual digests to keep you up to date on happenings in the NEO region. If you have any news items th... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=714 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Tue, 04 May 2010 00:05:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=658 TheSpringBook Look list is available Click here for the printable complete list. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=658 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:04:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=713 NEO''s Spring Continuing Education Calendar is now available online. Don''t miss these great opportunities to recharge yourself and your staff. Click here to view the calendar. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=713 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:04:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=712 No time to leave your desk? Don''t miss this opportunity at your fingertips. Chances are, you have dealt with a difficult person at some point in the past (maybe today??). It doesn''t seem to get any easier, does it? With the tips you learn in these sessions, you may never consider it andquot;easy,andquot; but you will begin to understand why they behave the way they do - and after all, it''s the ... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=712 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:03:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=710 Open Source Office Software and Your Library: A hands-on approach!With no up-front costs to your budget, the newest versions of Open Office and Google Docs provide many innovative features as well as compatibility with Microsoft Office. Plan on attending this fast moving, hands-on, interactive class centered around exploring and using these free software packages. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=710 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:03:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=709 Hello. I trust that everyone has managed to get by these past few weeks given the rather interesting weather that we have had. I was in a minor fender bender two weeks ago (not my fault) and had to wait three hours for the police to arrive. When I got home, I couldn"t get in my driveway and had to park on the street. The next morning (no surprise) my car was buried due to the combined efforts of M... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=709 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:02:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=706 Laid off - those dreaded words. Those of us who are employed can only imagine the fear and frustration that must face the many people who have lost their jobs in recent months. At the same time nobody knows what tomorrow will bring either. What can we do? It''s never too early to prepare. Let''s start with the resume. Do you have one? Is it updated? This workshop is to help your patrons and yourse... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=706 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=660 We are once again pulling together the purchasing power of NEO member libraries to make a group purchase of Dell computers and equipment. Our last purchase saved members up to 18.5% off state and local government pricing and we expect to realize similar, if not better savings with this next group purchase. ... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=660 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=704 The CE catalog has been sent in US Cargo to your library.The catalog contains the first three months of the year. Click here to print your copy. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=704 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=705 Welcome to 2010. I"m sure that we are all glad to see 2009 go by the wayside and hopefully the new year will see libraries of all types and sizes get back on their collective feet again. Beyond that, as usual, if there is anything that NEO can do for your library (short of driving the bookmobile andhellip; which I have done - - poorly) please let us know.... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=705 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=703 No need to battle the snow or the cold. These programs come directly to your library. They are effective, effiencient and economical. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=703 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:12:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=698 Hi. I officially received the news yesterday that I did, in fact, have the swine flu two weeks ago andhellip; this being at least ten days past the time that I felt 100% better. Beyond feeling lethargic and run down and coughing like there was no tomorrow it really wasn"t that bad. ... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=698 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:10:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=692 I recently came to the conclusion that there is only one thing that can help get libraries back on track in the Great State of Ohio and that one thing is the rebirth of Bill"s Weekly Update (which we all know by now was never really weekly). All kidding aside, however, I have been lying low these past few months taking in and observing all of the turmoil that has befallen libraries throughout the ... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=692 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:09:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=691 Beginning today through November 1, entrants can submit 100-word essays for chance to win a portion of over $1 million in technology from Samsung''s Four Seasons of Hope. The essay topic this year is on andquot;How consumer electronics, computer equipment and software awarded through Samsung''s Four Seasons of Hope could benefit your school?andquot; To view all of the contest rules and submit the ... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=691 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:09:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=641 NEO-RLS is currently collecting information for the 2009-10 Public Library Salary Survey. NEO will be collecting data untilNovember 30, 2009 after which NEO will compile the results of this survey and make them available in electronic form to participants startingDecember 1, 2009. If your library has participated in the past, you will be receiving information via email for this year"s participatio... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=641 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:09:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=690 Get the latest news about children''s and teen''s books, services, programs, grant opportunities, freebies, and other great gems by joining the NEO-RLS listserv. Send your name,library name, and email address to Rose Marie Pecchio (list moderator) at pecchior@neo-rls.org. ... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=690 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:09:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=689 Are you interested in Linux and what it can do to save your library money?Are you dabbling in Linux already but want some tips and tricks for setting it up for public workstations?Are you interested in a workshop where you will walk out the door with a fully functional Ubuntu PC under your arm?Then you are in luck. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=689 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:09:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=688 Challenging times demand tapping internal talent and resources, galvanizing motivation, and getting people on the same page so that they can move forward strategically to meet changing needs and to achieve successful workplace outcomes. Strategic Momentum: How to Get People on BoardProgram Date: Thursday, 09/10/2009 ... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=688 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:08:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=686 Does your library have a Facebook Fan page? Does your library have an entry in Wikipedia? Do you update your patrons via twitter? Why the heck not? http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=686 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:08:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=687 Jobs and Employment Reference on the Web: Core Tools for Librarians Find all the important job resources to help your patrons in this tough economic time. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=687 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:08:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=685 NEO-RLS would like to introduce their new Fiscal Officer, Vickie Browning-Prowitt, who joined the NEO-RLS staff today. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=685 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:07:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=684 We know times are tough, so NEO has scheduled many online classes that are easy on the budget. We also have a few face to face programs for you to attend as well. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=684 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:07:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=683 Dear Ohio Libraries, I am writing with regard to the devastating issue we are mutually facing. We are having a large rally tomorrow morning on the front steps of our main library in downtown Cleveland. I have attached a detailed call to action flyer that we are distributing in response to Governor Strickland"s devastating proposed 50 percent cuts. On behalf of everyone here in Cleveland, I would l... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=683 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:06:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=682 Like all of you, we at NEO-RLS are both stunned and saddened by the latest news from Columbus. In an effort to assist all of you in the public library world in getting your voices heard we are offering (free of charge) a means by which libraries can mass mail patrons (providing they have established patron permission for such library related communication). ... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=682 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:06:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=681 When is the last time you experienced a change? Last week? Yesterday? Five minutes ago?? Change, of course, is inevitable. We have changes in automation systems, budget changes, technology changes, changes in work schedules, even our patrons change. The stress of change is compounded by our tendency to deny, ignore or resist change. And still...change happens.... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=681 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:06:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=679 NEO is again pulling together the purchasing power of our member libraries to make a group purchase* of Websense Filtering software (Websense Datasheet). NEO-RLS has been providing this group purchase since 2003 via the NEO-RLS letter of intent, though we now feel it is time to re-advertise this purchase to the membership. This is due, firstly, to the current economic climate, in which more librar... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=679 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 29 May 2009 00:05:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=680 The ballots for the NEO-RLS Board of Trustees Election were counted. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=680 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 29 May 2009 00:05:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=678 Keynote: Marlane Kennedy, Author of Me and the Pumpkin Queen and just released in March 2009 The Dog Days of Charlotte Hayes http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=678 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Wed, 27 May 2009 00:05:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=677 A great program for childrens, teens and school librarians. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=677 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Wed, 06 May 2009 00:05:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=605 TheSpring Book Look list is available Click here for the printable complete list. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=605 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:04:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=676 Hello NEO-LAND, Long time no see. I hope everyone is well and looking forward to the warmer weather. I"m more of a fall person myself (I love those chilly nights) but even I have to admit some nice weather right about now would be pretty sweet. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=676 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:04:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=675 On July 1, 2009, NEO-RLS will be entering its fourth year as YOUR regional. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=675 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:04:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=674 On Monday May 4th, NEO-RLS will be hosting an andquot;Evening Get Togetherandquot; at the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage in Beachwood. The focus of the museum''s current exhibit andquot;Terror in America: 1776 to Todayandquot; is ideally suited for those that work in libraries. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=674 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:03:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=670 In these tough times of a stressed economy and doing more with less are you finding it difficult to keep up the momentum at work and at home? This Work...Life...Balance presentation will help you to examine where your personal energy goes, and how to best keep your engines tuned up, running smoothly both personally and professionally. The session includes private assessment of how time is used, pr... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=670 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:03:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=671 Join your colleagues for a day of networking and learning. This year NEO has decided to invite James Keller, Chief Marketing Officer for the Queens Library System in NYC as our featured speaker. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=671 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:03:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=673 During these tough economic and social times, the tasks of management are especially difficult, particularly for those working in the government sector. With fewer and fewer resources, the role of management can seem overwhelming, requiring you to juggle multiple priorities and demands. You must be able to help staff deal with constant changes, budget cuts, staff reductions and wage freezes. This ... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=673 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:03:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=667 Our two-day workshop will focus on literature and programs that are both fun and appealing for children ages 4 to 8 - from inventive new books created by Laura Vaccaro Seeger, to the popular Biscuit series created by Alyssa Satin Capucilli. In addition, we will hear from storyteller and puppeteer Judy Nichols. The program will also feature some andquot;Best Programsandquot; from librarians around ... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=667 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:03:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=672 Registration is now open for TechConnections 2009 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=672 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:03:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=664 Hello again. Hope this sunny weather is finding you all in good spirits. First off, I would like to thank everyone who rode the andldquo;fun busandrdquo; to Legislative Day and in particular, the good folks at Cleveland Heights-University Heights who kept the bus well supplied with donuts, muffins, coffee, juice and an assortment of other goodies that were absolutely delicious. Thanks Nancy andnd... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=664 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:03:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=662 Hello again, patient readers. For those of you bored by my stories, feel free to skip down to the next section for actual NEO news. For those that aren"t andhellip; well this is for you. I had a great time at ALA Midwinter and it was great seeing some of you. I had some real reservations about going to Denver due to the whole andldquo;Driveandrdquo; and andldquo;Fumbleandrdquo; thing but I figured... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=662 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:02:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=661 Legislative Day Issues and Strategies for the 18th and 32nd State Senate DistrictsFRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2009 - PRIORITY POSTING The State budget process has started again and OLC Legislative Day is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11. The Ohio Library Council Legislative Network invites you to join Lynda Murray for a preview of Legislative Day issues and strategies on Thursday, February 19 at 2 pm at... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=661 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:02:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=659 Don"t miss the Day for Branch Managers and Small Libraries!Wednesday, March 4th at the Hilton Garden Inn in Twinsburg... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=659 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:02:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=657 The NEO-RLS Board Meeting scheduled for January 20, 2008 has been cancelled. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=657 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=656 What are the essential medical, business, and legal reference tools for librarians? Which essential medical, business, and legal reference tools are accessible for Ohio libraries?Join Diane Kovacs for an in-depth hands-on class to find out the answers to these and other questions relating to medical, business and legal issues on the web.... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=656 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=655 Here is a list of Mock Caldecott Contendors compiled by Youth Services Specialist http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=655 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=654 The Northeast Ohio Regional Library System (NEO-RLS) Continuing Education Calendar for Winter/Spring 2009 is now available. You may view it online at: http://www.neo-rls.org/pdf/2009SpringCatalog.pdf The Annual Report for NEO-RLS is also available online at http://www.neo-rls.org/viewspage.cfm?ID=94. ... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=654 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=652 NEO is pleased to announce some of its offerings of Microsoft Office 2007! http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=652 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=651 Mock Caldecott Election: Friday, January 16, 2009 Don"t miss your opportunity to have a chance to choose the Caldecott winners for the NEO region! We need 10 more attendees to have this workshop. Signup today!! http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=651 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=650 Just a quick note to say Happy New Year and I hope that all of you have a terrific 2009. Although I wrote the following piece for our most recent NEO Notes I thought that I would also include it here. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=650 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:12:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=649 The December edition of NEO Notes is now available online at: http://www.neo-rls.org/viewspage.cfm?ID=94 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=649 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:12:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=647 NEO is pleased to announce that will be holding Ohio Ready to Read workshops. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=647 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:11:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=648 Happy Thanksgiving! I hope that everyone is well on this blustery Tuesday afternoon. I am taking my kids to Gatlinburg, Tennessee for Thanksgiving, so I"m looking forward to that. We went there every year for vacation when I was a kid and I still enjoy going back there from time to time. Gatlinburg seems to be one of those places that you either love or hate (not unlike my weekly updates). I am de... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=648 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:11:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=646 Howdy! Well the election has come and gone and now we can get back to our old standby television and radio commercials. Now it"s back to Coke versus Pepsi, Bud versus Miller and Chevy versus Ford andhellip; I can"t speak for any of you, but I am much happier when my commercials don"t shout at me and threaten the ruination of every thing that I hold dearly if I don"t vote for a particular candidate... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=646 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:11:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=645 Greetings. Well, it finally had to happen and it did andhellip; I"ve got the upper respiratory, change of season, run down, cranky pants, Northeast Ohio blues. Every year this happens and every year in August I promise myself I"m going to ramp up the vitamin C intake but I never do. To put me in even better spirits my dear, old friend Mr. Crohns has been reminding me that he doesn"t want me to for... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=645 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:10:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=539 The Fall 2008 Book Look list is available Click here for the printable complete list. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=539 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:10:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=644 Hello again. I got back late Sunday night from a weekend jaunt to Kentucky and Georgia with my son. We hit the Patton Tank Museum at Fort Knox, some huge shopping center near OpryLand in Nashville, stayed at a rather unique Motel 6 in Chattanooga and then made it to my cousin"s house in Rome, Georgia. From there we hit Atlanta and the Georgia Aquarium (andldquo;largest in the worldandquot;) where ... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=644 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:10:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=643 OPLIN is legally required to make funds available to public libraries andquot;...to help local libraries purchase or maintain filters to screen out obscene and illegal internet materials.andquot; (HB119, 2007) The amount of this earmark currently stands at $85,725; any portion of this earmark not granted to libraries gets returned to the state treasury. (The earmark can''t be used for any other OP... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=643 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:09:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=608 We are once again pulling together the purchasing power of NEO member libraries to make a group purchase of Dell computers and equipment. Our last purchase saved members up to 19.75% off state and local government pricing and we expect to realize similar, if not better savings with this next group purchase. If you are interested in participating here is what you need to do:... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=608 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:09:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=642 Good afternoon. I hope that by the time you read this your power will have been restored (that is, of course, if it was knocked out to begin with). The Martino Manse lost power for about fifteen minutes Sunday evening but that was it. My parents have not had power since Sunday evening and yesterday asked if they could take a shower at my house (the aforementioned Martino Manse). I was somewhat tak... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=642 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:09:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=640 Hi. Hope everyone is doing OK as we make the slow transition into Fall mode. Truth be told, Fall has always been my favorite time of year andhellip; football games, bonfires, good sleeping weather and, most importantly, NEO"s Fall Membership Meeting. This year"s meeting is less than two weeks away and so far the response has been tremendous. If you haven"t signed up yet you can do so by following ... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=640 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:09:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=639 Back again and in less than a week andhellip; I look at that as progress. With all of the hoopla surrounding the political conventions coming up I started thinking about what may transpire come November. Being the clever linguist that I am I coined a term for those that will support Obama in public but once it comes time to vote will vote for McCain because he is, quite frankly, Caucasian. That te... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=639 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:08:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=638 Hi. I think I"m going to have to change the name of these little written outpourings to andldquo;Bill"s Pseudo Weekly Updateandrdquo; andhellip; I"ll think about that one. I do want to give a quick update on the Indians game. 96 tickets were sold and happy Tribe fans from across Northeast Ohio basked in both the August son and the Tribe victory. I tried to keep a low profile and, in fact, only yel... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=638 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:08:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=637 NEO-RLS''s strength and future is in its membership. By serving on a NEO-RLS Board or Advisory Committee, you contribute directly to the growth and development of YOUR regional. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=637 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:08:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=636 Happy August! Last week I took my two kids to Niagara Falls and we had a good time. Ironically, they were much more interested in spending my money than in actually seeing the Falls. We hit Ripley"s, Guinness (tragically not the life affirming liquid kind) and some theater with motion activated seats that made it seem like you were flying, driving, falling off of cliffs etcandhellip; ... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=636 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:08:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=635 Hello from Holmes County District Public Library. One of the real perks of my job is that I get to travel and visit so many different libraries throughout Northeast Ohio. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=635 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:07:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=634 Hi again. Tomorrow will be a big day here at the NEO-RLS office as we will be having our first Board Meeting with the new Board members. I would just like to point out now how much we truly value all of our Board, Committee, Advisory Council and Ad Hoc Committee members. We appreciate the time and effort that you volunteer in order to ensure that NEO-RLS continues to be the preeminent Regional Lib... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=634 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:07:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=633 Greetings from rainy Warren, Ohio. The ALA Conference was great and I made a lot of contacts with vendors and potential speakers. I also kept my streak alive of getting pulled over and searched by security before every flight. I think this all goes back to the 2002 PLA Conference in Phoenix when I mistakenly left a small penknife in my carry on bag. ... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=633 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:07:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=632 To help NEO libraries adapt in their collection development to meet the needs of an ever-changing materials market, NEO has developed a Video Game Circuit. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=632 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:06:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=631 Sorry but I"m a little bit late on the update this week.First off, there apparently has been confusion over the reusable library bags and the Indians tickets. Due to the confusion, I will extend the deadline for getting the specifics to me until Wednesday (June 25th)... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=631 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:06:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=630 Hello again. In the category of this can only happen to me andhellip; I"ve got the following tale of pain and misery. Last Thursday I was reaching up into the cabinet to get cereal for breakfast (Captain Crunch in case you were curious). Somehow I managed to knock a can of cooking spray down. The can hit the counter and the nozzle came off spraying the entire area with cooking spray. ... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=630 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:06:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=629 Greetings! What a great Northeast Ohio day it is today. The heat kicked on this morning at home and the air conditioning just kicked on this afternoon at work. Only in Ohio can you go from corduroy slacks to Bermuda shorts in one day (not that anyone really wears either one of those anymore). ... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=629 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 30 May 2008 00:05:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=628 Hard to believe it"s Memorial Day weekend already. I remember when I was kid how great Memorial Day was because it meant school was almost over for the year. Then I had all summer to run around outside, play baseball, cheer for lousy Indians teams and collect Wacky Packages http://www.wackypackages.org/index.php (Remember them?) Now my kids play Wii baseball, collect Webkinz stuffed animals, run a... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=628 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 23 May 2008 00:05:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=627 I realize that I am probably in the minority in that I really am enjoying this cool May weather. My idea of heaven is a high around 72 and an overnight low of 45 (which, in my humble estimation, makes for ideal sleeping weather). http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=627 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Mon, 19 May 2008 00:05:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=626 On May 7th the NEO-RLS Express made its way to Columbus for Legislative Day. The bus was almost full and aside from taking the scenic route to the Westin everything went great (at least while I was on andhellip; however, there was an unscheduled stop between Lodi and Tri-C). It was nice meeting all of you and I trust that we can organize a similar trip next year.... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=626 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Mon, 12 May 2008 00:05:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=625 First things first andhellip; Happy May. Although as I look out my office window at the pouring rain there doesn"t seem to be that much happy about it (so far anyway). http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=625 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 02 May 2008 00:05:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=624 Bus departure times for Legislative Day:6:45 AM TriC Cuyahoga Community College East Campus4250 Richmond Rd.Highland Hills Ohio 441227:30 AM LodiPrime Outlets9911 Avon Lake Rd.Burbank Ohio 43214 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=624 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:04:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=623 You are reading the first edition of NEO-RLS Weekly Update. I plan on contacting you weekly with news both from NEO-RLS and also from libraries within the region. I envision this update as a clearinghouse of Northeastern Ohio library information. In the future, if you have any library functions or achievements of note please send me an email and I will include the information (i.e. open houses, st... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=623 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:04:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=622 Library Leadership Ohio is here. Click here for more information. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=622 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:04:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=621 The Spring Cooperative Reference Order is now available. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=621 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:04:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=620 TheSpring 2008 Book Look book list is available. Click here for the complete printablelist. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=620 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:04:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=618 NEO-RLS is gauging interest for a bus trip to Legislative Day on May 6, 2008. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=618 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:04:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=619 andldquo;The doors of wisdom are never shutandrdquo;. Benjamin Franklin Ben Franklin believed that people working together in a spirit of cooperation could accomplish great things. ... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=619 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:04:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=617 There has been some discussion as to whether or not it is legal to contribute public funds to Library Leadership with the disclaimer that said donation does not guarantee that a representative from your library will be selected. We have contacted the Ohio Library Council and the following response was listed in the March 3, 2008 edition of andquot;This Weekandquot;. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=617 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:03:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=616 The NEO technology department is investigating several new NEO services; one of these new services is a Video game circuit. This circuit will consist of kits of 20 video games with a distribution of titles from the major console systems (PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii) participating libraries would rotate kits every four months allowing patrons access to 20 fresh titles and additional kit rotations could ... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=616 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:02:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=615 NEO-RLS is investigating a group purchase of USB Flash Drives and we welcome participation from all members in this project. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=615 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=613 Since today"s society is visual driven, we felt that actually seeing our announcements from time to time would be both beneficial and refreshing. Please follow this link to view NEO-RLS"s first ever vmail (aka video mail). Please note: Apple Quicktime is required to view this video. You can download it here.... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=613 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=614 TheWinter 2008 Book Look list is now available Click here for the printable complete list. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=614 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=610 Vendor Demonstrations: The library community is invited to attend videoconference presentations of vendors who responded to the Request for Information (RFI). The presentations are scheduled for Thursday, January 17 and Friday, January 18, 2008. Six sites throughout the state have agreed to host the videoconference. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=610 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=611 The State Library of Ohio is hosting its 3rd Statewide Resource Sharing videoconference on January 23 for the Ohio library community. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=611 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=609 The first issue of 2008 of Desktop News has been posted. Click here for NEO"s publications including Desktop News, NEO Notes, Program Brochures, and CE Catalogs. Not getting the news? Have Desktop News delivered to your email by contacting Rose Marie Pecchio at pecchior@neo-rls.org ... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=609 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=607 NEO-RLS has been approached by several member libraries to host a CONTENTdm Digital Collection Management server for a consortium of member libraries. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=607 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:11:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=606 It"s not too late to signup! http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=606 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:11:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=604 NEO will be holding four informational Health Insurance meetings. The meetings are being held to introduce NEO members to the NEO Health Insurance Plan. This is also an opportunity to meet our new Executive Director, Bill Martino. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=604 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:10:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=602 NEO-RLS would like to introduce their Clerk Treasurer, Molly Riffle who joined the NEO-RLS staff on September 4th. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=602 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:09:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=603 NEO-RLS will put out the welcome mat for our new Director, Bill Martino, in October. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=603 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:09:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=601 The Strategic Planning Committee, along with Round River Consulting, invite all NEO members to read thereport on the NEO-RLS Listening Campaign andthe draft of the Strategic Goals and Objectives. Over the last few months, we have strived to gather experiences and ideas from all around the regional, and feel that the Listening Campaign report is very inclusive. That report informs the Strategic Goa... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=601 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:09:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=600 The NEO-RLS Technology department would like to thank the 86 libraries that have participated in the NEO-RLS 07-08 statewide salary survey so far.If your library has not participated, there is still time to have your data entered. NEO will continue to collect data through September 28, 2007. After that, we will compile the results of this survey and make them available in electronic form to partic... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=600 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:09:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=598 A special meeting of the NEO-RLS Board of Trustees has been called. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=598 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:08:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=597 Ah, Committees. At any one time, most of us are on at least a few. My best experiences on committees have been when the charge is something I and my fellow committee members passionately believe in, when every meeting is productive, when I feel that I bring knowledge and ideas to the group and also learn something myself, and when I know that I am respected by my peers. Members of NEO committees f... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=597 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 16 Aug 2007 00:08:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=596 NEO-RLS is currently collecting information for the 2007-08 Public Library Salary Survey. To participate in the survey please visit the website at http://salarysurvey.neo-rls.org/. We will collect data until September 28, 2007 then compile the results of this survey and make them available in electronic form to participants starting October 1, 2007.If you have any questions or need assistance plea... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=596 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Tue, 07 Aug 2007 00:08:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=595 We are once again pulling together the purchasing power of NEO member libraries to make a group purchase of Dell computers and equipment. Our last purchase of $70,950 saved members up to 19.75% off state and local government pricing and we expect to realize similar, if not better savings with this next group purchase.If you are interested in participating here is what you need to do:... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=595 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:08:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=594 House Bill number 9 brings many changes in Ohio''s Public Records Law. NEO will be providing a videoconference on this topic. Click here for more information. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=594 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:08:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=593 Next week I"m putting on my andldquo;AfterDark Coordinator Hatandrdquo; over my andldquo;Acting Director Hat,andrdquo; and heading to Denver for the Collaborative Virtual Reference Symposium. I"ve been looking forward to this conference for months! While there is usually a Virtual Reference (VR) presentation at most library conferences these days, or VR is at least mentioned among other Web 2.0 to... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=593 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:07:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=592 The web page for the statewide Ohio Ready to Read Initiative is now up and running. You can go to this site and check training dates, but there is much more information available. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=592 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:07:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=591 Watch your mailbox for the summer/fall continuing education calendar or simply click here to download the catalog. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=591 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:07:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=590 The NEO-RLS Board met on Tuesday July 17. One of the first items of business was to swear in the new president, Lorrie Wheeler, Director of Claymont Public Library and new Board members, Mary Frances Burns, Director of Morley Library; Kathleen Jozwiak,Director of the Henderson Memorial Public Library; Melissa Percic, Director of the Carnegie Public Library of East Liverpool; and Lisa Stevens, Dire... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=590 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:07:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=481 If you read Desktop News last week, you saw that I mentioned that at the State Library Board meeting on the 28th, NEO and each of the other Regionals received an LSTA Grant for $25,000 for videoconferencing. The other part of this good news is that the State Library is purchasing an MCU, or a Multipoint Control Unit, for us to use. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=481 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:07:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=482 NEO-RLS is in the midst of a comprehensive Strategic Planning Process, and we want to hear from you - whether you are currently a NEO member or not. Please take a few minutes to complete one of the two surveys linked to below - one is directed toward Library Administrators or Directors and one is directed toward Library Staff. The results of these surveys will help NEO position itself in the next ... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=482 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:06:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=483 Looking for a way to manage your library event registrations and meeting room reservations? NEO"s Event Management Suite is just for you! http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=483 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:06:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=484 I apologize that you have not been receiving Updates about NEO since early spring - while it"s been a busy time with change and adjustment at NEO, lots of good work and planning for the future has also been taking place.If you were not able to attend the Advisory Council meeting in Wooster when we kicked off our comprehensive Strategic Planning Process, then I hope that you have been able to atten... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=484 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:06:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=489 Looking for a way to manage your library event registrations and meeting room reservations? http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=489 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:06:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=490 Looking for free book discussion books? http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=490 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:06:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=491 Monday, June 4, 2007, the ballots for the NEO-RLS Board of Trustees Election have been mailed. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=491 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:06:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=492 As a result of ratification of the NEO-RLS Bylaws at the May 7, 2007 Board meeting, the following Board election schedule will commence: http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=492 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 11 May 2007 00:05:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=493 The Cooperative Reference Order is now available at www.neo-rls.org/serendipity/pdf/AnnualCoopRefOrder2007.pdf http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=493 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 11 May 2007 00:05:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=494 Northeast Ohio Regional Library Sytem (NEO-RLS) was formed on July 1, 2006 by the merger of three Ohio regional library systems, CAMLS, NOLA and MOLO. Our dedicated and progressive staff and board have developed a comprehensive offering of services and programs for multitype libraries in the large northeast quadrant of the state of Ohio. Building on the already excellent services offered by NEO-RL... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=494 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Tue, 08 May 2007 00:05:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=495 The Spring issue of NEO Noteshas been published and added to the website. The newsletter filled with updates and usable information can be found at: http://www.neo-rls.org/serendipity/pdf/NEONotesSpring2007.pdf... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=495 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:04:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=496 At the April 17, 2007 Advisory Council Meeting, the NEO-RLS Long Range Planning Committee and Sue Lacy of Round River Consulting presented the process timeline and report of initial interviews to those in attendance.These documents are available at: http://www.neo-rls.org/serendipity/pdf/LRPtimelineandinterviews.pdf.Questions or comments may be directed to the Long Range Planning Committee at Lo... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=496 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 19 Apr 2007 00:04:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=497 The special meeting of the NEO-RLS Board of Trustees has been scheduled for Monday, May 7, 2007. The Board will meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Green Branch Library of Akron-Summit County Public Library. Directions can be found at: http://ascpl.lib.oh.us/br-gre01.html. ... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=497 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 19 Apr 2007 00:04:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=500 The NEO-RLS Bylaws with proposed revisions has been posted to the NEO-RLS website.You may find the bylaws at http://www.neo-rls.org/serendipity/pdf/ProposedNEOBylaws4_5_07.pdf for your perusal. As stipulated in Article XII Adoption and Amendments, the Advisory Council is hereby notified 30 days in advance of the proposed amendments prior to adoption by the NEO-RLS Board of Trustees. This documen... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=500 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 06 Apr 2007 00:04:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=501 Effective Monday, April 2, 2007, Kristen Pool will serve as theActing Executive Director of NEO-RLS. The Board is delighted that Kristen has agreed to accept this responsibility during this transitional period as we search for an Executive Director. We know that you will all welcome Kristen in her new capacity.... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=501 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Wed, 04 Apr 2007 00:04:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=502 On behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Northeast Ohio Regional Library System, I invite my colleagues to join us on Tuesday, April 17 at the Greenbriar Conference Party Center in Wooster for an afternoon of networking, fine food and the opportunity to contribute to the strategic planning process for NEO-RLS.The Board"s Long-Range Planning Committee is partnering with Sue Lacy from Round River ... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=502 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Tue, 03 Apr 2007 00:04:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=503 Dear Friends in the Ohio Library Community, It is with deep regrets that I tell you that effective Friday, March 30, 2007, I will be leaving my posiiton as Executive Director of the NEO-RLS Regional Library System. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=503 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Mon, 02 Apr 2007 00:04:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=504 A special meeting of the NEO-RLS Board of Trustees has been scheduled. The meeting will be held Thursday, March 29, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at the NEO Conference and Training Center, 4445 Mahoning Avenue NW, Warren, Ohio 44483. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=504 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Mon, 26 Mar 2007 00:03:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=505 It is with regret that NEO-RLS announce the following staff resignations: Chris Hopkins has resigned as NEO-RLS Continuing Education Specialist. Georgina Cogley has resigned as the NEO-RLS Interim Clerk Treasurer and the NEO-RLS Health Insurance Plan Administrator. We are very proud of the things Chris and Georgina have accomplished and wish them both the best of luck in their new endeavors. ... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=505 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:03:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=506 The Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) is holding its 33rd annual conference on October 25-26, 2007 in Columbus, Ohio. This year''s theme is: andquot;Innovation Generation: Tools, Techniques, Transformations.andquot; http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=506 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Wed, 21 Mar 2007 00:03:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=507 We are again pulling together the purchasing power of our member libraries to make a group purchase of Dell computers and equipment. Our last purchase of $134,000 saved members on average 10% off state and local government pricing and we hope to realize similar, if not better savings with this next group purchase.... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=507 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:03:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=509 The Ashtabula CountyDistrict Library has a new BookMobile. The new 2007, Blue Bird All-American Bookmobile carries 2,500 books and boasts heating/air conditioning, an auxiliary power diesel generator and a handicapped patron lift.The 29-foot-long bus just completed it''s Rolling Reads Tour, which introduced it to Ashtabula County residents by stopping at stores, malls and other gathering spots. S... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=509 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:02:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=510 Congratualtions to Tuscarawas County Public Library director Cindy Lombardo who is the new President of the OLC Board of Directors for 2007. Send your news to neopaul@neo-rls.org. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=510 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:02:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=511 Celebrate National Poetry Month and Young People''s Poetry Week, April 16-22, with a free classroom kit suitable for grades 2-5. The kit includes a full-color poster featuring a poem and art from Douglas Florian''s new poetry collection, Comets, Stars, the Moon, and Mars. You''ll also receive a pack of special poetry-writing pencils for your students. http://www.harcourtbooks.com/TK8/... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=511 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:02:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=512 The 3rd Annual andquot;Virginia Hamilton and Arnold Adoff /Creative Outreach Grants for Teachers and Librarians/andquot; call for proposals is on its way. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=512 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Mon, 05 Feb 2007 00:02:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=513 Our membership is our most important asset and we are proud to have so many public, academic and special libraries respond to the letters of intent for fiscal year 2007-2008. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=513 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:02:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=514 The NEO-RLS Committees have been appointed. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=514 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=515 The NEO-RLS Board of Trustees meetings have been scheduled through June, 2007. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=515 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 25 Jan 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=519 TheWinter 2007 Book Look list is available Click here for the printable complete list. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=519 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Tue, 23 Jan 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=520 Major children''s book awards were announced today. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=520 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=521 Click here for the results and photos form this event. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=521 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 18 Jan 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=522 The Northeast Ohio Regional Library System would like to introduce our newest Technology Analyst, CJ Lynce. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=522 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=523 Come to our Winter New Book Looks to hear the major 2007 award winners. You will also see the final books released in 2006. Youth Services Specialist, Sue McCleaf Nespeca will book-talk some of the best titles on the list. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=523 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=524 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=524 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 28 Dec 2006 00:12:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=525 Grant Title: NEA Learning and Leadership Grants Organization: NEA Foundation for the Improvement of Education Eligibility: Public K-12 schools Value: Awards range from $2,000-$5,000 Deadline: February 1, 2007 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=525 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 28 Dec 2006 00:12:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=526 Volunteer to serve on a NEO-RLS Committee. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=526 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:12:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=527 A meetng of the NEO-RLS Board of Trustees has been scheduled. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=527 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:12:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=528 Season"s Greetings! The first newsletter of the new Northeast Ohio Regional Library System has been published and added to the NEO-RLS website. The newsletter filled with updates and usable information can be found at http://www.neo-rls.org/serendipity/pdf/NEONews12_06.pdf. This issue includes andmiddot; From the Director"s Desk andmiddot; Nine Steps in Getting the Most Technology Benefit From... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=528 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:12:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=529 The estimated $100 million production budget for the film of Christopher Paolini''s bestselling Eragon is evidence that fantasy books on the silver screen are as hot as ever. Directed by Stefen Fangmeier and produced by Fox 2000 Pictures, the movie will open in theatres on December 15. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=529 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Tue, 21 Nov 2006 00:11:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=530 The Hilton Family of Hotels has paired up with Todd Parr with the aim of bringing courtesy back into the lives of children, with the creation of a new children''s book, be hospitable, which is also the Hilton slogan. The limited edition title is available for a $5 donation at http://www.behospitable.com/givingback/. For every book sold, the Hilton hotels will donate a copy to Reach Out and Read. T... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=530 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Tue, 21 Nov 2006 00:11:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=531 The ALA Public Programs Office would like to remind you to apply for the We the People Bookshelf on the andquot;Pursuit of Happiness.andquot; If you have already applied, thank you! http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=531 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Tue, 21 Nov 2006 00:11:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=532 This award recognizes exemplary library media programs that are fully integrated into the curriculum. Awards are separated into three categories: large districts, small districts, and single schools. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=532 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Tue, 21 Nov 2006 00:11:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=533 First Book Local Advisory Boards are working to raise funds and distribute free, new books to children in need in our own communities. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=533 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Tue, 21 Nov 2006 00:11:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=534 We are again pulling together the purchasing power of our member libraries to make a group purchase of Dell computers and equipment. Our last purchase of nearly $250,000 saved members on average 18% off state and local government pricing and we hope to realize similar, if not better savings with this next group purchase.... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=534 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:11:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=535 A meeting of the NEO-RLS Board of Trustees has been scheduled. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=535 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:10:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=538 The NEO-RLS Board of Trustees meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 17, 2006. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=538 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:10:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=540 The following workshops have been added to the website. Evaluating Copy Cataloging 11/14/2006--Holmes County Public Library Managing New Formats in Technical Services : Cataloging and Beyond 11/14/2006--Holmes County Public Library Evaluating Copy Cataloging 11/17/2006--Geauga County Public Library, Geauga West Branch Managing New Formats in Technical Services : Cataloging and Beyond 11/17/200... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=540 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Tue, 03 Oct 2006 00:10:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=541 Signup today for the Getting to Know You Director''s Forum at the locations below . http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=541 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:09:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=542 The Art of Communication for Support Staff Program Date: 10/03/2006 -Newcomerstown The Key to Conflict Management for Support Staff Program Date: 10/05/2006-NEO-RLS Conference and Training Center-Warren Or Program Date: 10/06/2006 andndash;Cuyahoga County Public Library Administration Building-Parma... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=542 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 15 Sep 2006 00:09:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=543 NEO-RLS has a Interim Clerk-Treasurer. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=543 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Mon, 11 Sep 2006 00:09:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=544 A meeting ofthe NEO-RLS Health Insuranceparticipating librarieshas been scheduled. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=544 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:09:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=545 A meeting of the NEO-RLS Dues Committee has been scheduled. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=545 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:09:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=546 The NEO-RLS Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet immediately following the Advisory Council Meeting. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=546 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:09:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=548 We have been approached by a member library with a request to develop a remote data backup and storage service for our member libraries allowing libraries to securely store their data on servers located in the NEO-RLS office, as opposed to and/or in addition to the use of local tape backup solutions. As a result we have begun researching the development of this service and based on our initial ass... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=548 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Tue, 05 Sep 2006 00:09:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=549 Andrew Sanderbeck is back by Popular Demand! Why Use Employee Recognition Programs in Your Library? Program Date: 09/06/2006 andndash;Twinsburg Public Library Program Date:09/08/2006-Newcomerstown Training Facility... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=549 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 18 Aug 2006 00:08:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=550 September 19, 2006 Hilton Garden Inn, Twinsburg This will be the first Advisory Council Meeting of our new membership. Come and network with your peers, plan the new regional and hear what is happening in Continuing Education and Technology. The NEO-RLS staff is excited to meet all of our members. You will also have the opportunity to hear Marshall Keys''s insight into change. Below is a descr... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=550 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 10 Aug 2006 00:08:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=551 NEO-RLS Board Meeting Scheduled http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=551 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 10 Aug 2006 00:08:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=553 Don''t forget to signup for a this very timely topic. Signup today! Leading Through the Gaps...The Generation Gaps! August 22, 2006--Geauga West Branch August 23, 2006--Barberton Public Library Managing for success in the Information and Conceptual Ages of the 21st century is vastly different than managing for success in the 20th century''s Industrial Age. A leader of the Industrial Age focuse... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=553 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Tue, 08 Aug 2006 00:08:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=554 Oh the Places You Can Travel To on the Web Program Date: 08/09/2006 Twinsburg 08/10/2006 Warren Program Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Speaker: Miriam Kahn, MBK Consulting Program Description: This half day workshop will show reference staff how to locate travel and tourism information on the Internet. Whether your patron is traveling for business or pleasure, with the children or the d... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=554 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Tue, 25 Jul 2006 00:07:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=555 Congratulations are in order to the 32 Ohio Librarians who have been accepted into theLibrary Leadership Ohio - Class of 2006, which is scheduled for August 6 - 11 at the Inn at Honey Run in Millersburg, Ohio.... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=555 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 21 Jul 2006 00:07:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=556 Many programs have been posted to our website. There are many more to come. Here is one program in August. Click here to view all programs. Leading Through the Gaps...The Generation Gaps! August 22, 2006--Geauga West Branch August 23, 2006--Barberton Public Library Managing for success in the Information and Conceptual Ages of the 21st century is vastly different than managing for success in t... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=556 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 21 Jul 2006 00:07:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=557 NEO-RLS is investigating a group purchase of USB Flash Drives and we welcome participation from all Gold Level members in this project. Please click the link below for more details on this project. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=557 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Tue, 18 Jul 2006 00:07:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=558 NEO-RLS is preparing to start our first collective group purchase of computing equipment and we welcome participation from all Gold Level members in this project. Please click the link below for details on how this program will operate http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=558 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Mon, 17 Jul 2006 00:07:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=559 Come to the fall Book Looks to see the newest titles and to hear Sue McCleaf Nespeca book-talk some of the hottest titles this year. Below are the dates and locations Date Location October 12 13, 2006 NEO-RLS Conference and Training Center November 6 7, 2006 Newcomerstown Training Facility December 12, 2006Cuyahoga County Public Library/Maple Heights Branch... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=559 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:07:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=561 That''s right andshy; we have a day specifically arranged for the interest of youth services librarians at our school librarian symposium this year! Tuesday, August 15, 2006 9:00 a.m. andshy; 3:45 p.m. Kent State University andshy; Governance Chambers Author/Illustrator PETER CATALANOTTO! Peter will talk about his art, how he gets his ideas, and ways to help children andquot;write from ... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=561 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:07:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=562 NEO-RLS has available for borrowing literature-based kits that can help librarians with library programming for children. Thematic in nature, some kits were designed with preschoolers in mind, while others are for school-age children. There are also novelty kits for special programming such as bubble kits, magic kits, drama kits, and even a parachute! Other programming aids include big books, flan... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=562 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:07:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=563 The RLS Ellison Die System has been added to the NEO-RLS website this week. You can access it at http://ellison.neo-rls.orgor by clicking on the link in the Member Services section of our website. The RLS Ellison Die System is a catalog of more than 1000 Ellison Dies shared by NEO-RLS, NORWELD and OVAL libraries, click here to download the Ellison Dies Brochure for details on this popular and FREE... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=563 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:07:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=564 Northeast Ohio business librarians are invited to attend a meeting to explore the formation of a NEO-RLS Business Librarian Learning Group. This learning group would provide an opportunity for librarians in northeast Ohio to network and attend programs relevant to business librarians. Click here for more information.... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=564 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:07:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=565 Back to the Book returns for its seventh year on October 4, 2006 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Twinsburg. This year focuses on trends in readers'' advisory and two genres; Science Fiction, Fantasy and The New Historical Novel. The featured presenters are: Bill Crowley Ph.D., former Ohio deputy state librarian and currently a professor with Dominican University''s Graduate School of Library and Informa... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=565 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:07:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=566 The statewide Public Library Salary Survey has been added to the NEO-RLS website this week. You can access it at http://salarysurvey.neo-rls.org or by clicking on the link in the Member Services section of our website. We will begin data collection for the 2006 survey during the month of August and will be contacting library directors with the details within the next few weeks.... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=566 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:07:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=567 The Organizational Meeting of the NEO-RLS Board of Trustees is scheduled for Tuesday, July 18, 2006, at 10:00 a.m.at the NEO-RLS Conference and Training Center, 4445 Mahoning Avenue NW, Warren, Ohio 44483. Future meeting dates may be found at: http://www.neo-rls.org/Serendipity/index.php?/pages/minutes.html ... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=567 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Tue, 11 Jul 2006 00:07:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=568 Workshop attendees can now access their course records using the NEO-RLS website by clicking on the CE Transcripts link found in the menu on the right side of the screen. Additionally we have migrated CE attendance records from CAMLS, MOLO and NOLA so that users who attended events sponsored by those agencies in the past will continue to have access to that information.... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=568 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Mon, 03 Jul 2006 00:07:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=569 A second new addtion to the NEO-RLS site this week is the Vendor Discount Catalog which provides discounts on a wide range of products and services and which is available to all Blue and Gold NEO-RLS members. You can find the Vendor Discount Catalog listed under Member Services on the right hand side of the site. Please note if you need a password for the site please contact Bonnie Tyler in the NE... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=569 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 29 Jun 2006 00:06:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=570 A new addition to the site this week is the NEO-RLS job listing service. Thisservice allows member and non-member libraries to post and view positions within the region and throughout the state. You can learn more and access this service via a link on the right hand side of the sitelabeled Employment Resources.... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=570 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 29 Jun 2006 00:06:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=571 The NEO-RLS Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet Monday, June 26, 2006. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=571 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 23 Jun 2006 00:06:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=572 Earlier this weekMicrosoft released a series of patches to correct several flaws in the Windows Operating System (multiple versions), Internet Explorer, several Office applications and in Windows Media player. We have already seen publicly available tools on the Internet that take advantage of these weaknesses and allow a remote attacker to either impair the function of a machine or in some situat... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=572 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 15 Jun 2006 00:06:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=576 Thanks to Arlene Radden, Chair of Personnel, the NEO-RLS Personnel Committee,??and the entire NEO-RLS Board of Trustees, as a majority of the NEO-RLS staff positions have been filled.?? http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=576 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 08 Jun 2006 00:06:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=577 It is with the greatest pleasure that we welcome libraries in Northeast Ohio to NEO-RLS: Northeast Ohio Regional Library System.?? ... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=577 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 08 Jun 2006 00:06:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=578 The NEO-RLS Board of Trustee will meet on Monday, June 5, 2006 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=578 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:06:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=579 Don''t miss Ohio''s premier technology conference scheduled at the Embassy Suites in Dublin, Ohio on Monday and Tuesday June 12 and 13, 2006.?? http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=579 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Mon, 22 May 2006 00:05:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=580 Library IT staff have you experimented with??the FREE Microsoft Shared Computer Toolkit see: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sharedaccess/default.mspx??yet??? If you''re running a Windows XP network that you need to secure for public use, it might be worth your time to check it out.??... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=580 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 19 May 2006 00:05:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=581 On Friday, May 12, 2006 the NEO-RLS Board of Trustees again made significant strides in setting the groundwork for the new regional to become operational July 1, 2006.?? ... http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=581 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 19 May 2006 00:05:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=582 Mark your calendars for August 15 16, 2006 for the School Library Symposium.?? This symposium will be located at Kent State University.?? Our featured author is Peter Catalanotto.?? Registration is now available click here to register. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=582 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 12 May 2006 00:05:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=583 A meeting of the NEO-RLS Personnel Committee has been scheduled. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=583 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 14 Apr 2006 00:04:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=584 A meeting of the NEO-RLS Finance Committee has been scheduled. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=584 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 14 Apr 2006 00:04:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=585 The NEO-RLS Interim Board has selected Paul E. Pormen as Interim Executive Director of the new Northeast Regional Library System. http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=585 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Fri, 14 Apr 2006 00:04:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=586 On April 11, 2006, the new NEO-RLS Interim Board was formed.?? http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=586 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 13 Apr 2006 00:04:00 -0500 http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=587 The negotiations for the formation of a new northeast Ohio regional have resulted in a document titled andquot;Stipulations and Recommendations.andquot; http://www.neo-rls.org/readarticle.cfm?ID=587 Regional/North_America/United_States/Ohio/Arts_and_Entertainment/Libraries Thu, 13 Apr 2006 00:04:00 -0500