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The CTLS Bulletin Calendar of Events and News You Can Use from the Central Texas Library System February 2002, Number 22 The CTLS Bulletin is distributed every other month, alternating with The CTLS Newsletter. The CTLS Bulletin is mailed to all subscribers of The CTLS Newsletter and sent by e-mail to CTLS-L. The CTLS Bulletin is also available online at www.ctls.net. CALENDAR OF EVENTS February 1 - Application deadline: Libri Foundation - up to $1,050 worth of new, quality hardcover children's books for libraries in rural areas 8 - College of DuPage Videoconference: Virtual Reference, Program 1 - Austin, College Station, San Marcos, Waco 15 - Submission deadline - Articles for the March newsletter 15 - Begin collecting books for Large Print Circuit rotation on March 1 23 - Mail large print statistics to CTLS 28 - Texas Reading Club Workshop - Hewitt March 1 - Application deadline: LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) Competitive Grants - up to $75,000 for Cooperation Grants; $60,000 for Special Projects Grants; and $30,000 for Establishment Grants. Awarded by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission 1 - Texas Reading Club Workshop - Austin 1 - Large Print Circuit rotates - send books to your partner library 15 - Application deadline: BCALA-Wiley Black Books Galore Contest - 1st prize $1,000 in cash plus a trip to the 2002 Black Caucus Conference 15 - Application deadline: Live! @ Your Library - grants up to $3,000 to support live appearances by literary, visual, or performing artists 15 - Submission deadline - Articles for the April bulletin 23 - Mail large print statistics to CTLS 29 - Application deadline: TexTreasures - grants up to $20,000 to make your library's special collections more accessible to researchers 31 - Application deadline: IFLA/3M International Library Marketing Award - stipend to attend the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions 2002 Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, plus a $1,000 cash award April 8 - Application deadline: Viburnum Literacy Grants - $3,000 for literacy programs in rural public libraries 15 - Submission deadline - Articles for the May Newsletter 19 - College of DuPage Videoconference: Virtual Reference, Program 2 - Austin, College Station, San Marcos, Waco 22-26 - Texas Library Association Annual Conference, Dallas 23 - Mail large print statistics to CTLS 30 - No backorders from vendors on CTLS accounts after this date NEWS YOU CAN USE Winter Meeting Report The CTLS Winter Meeting was held in Salado on January 25, 2002. The morning workshop given by Constance Malone, motivational speaker and image consultant, surprised an audience of 92 with her lively presentation. Her insights into how we look to others and how the unspoken messages we send can speak volumes was inspiring and thought provoking as well as entertaining. The editor finds herself wearing her pretty scarves and taking her vitamins. The afternoon meeting led by Donald Oliver, Chair of the CTLS Advisory Council, presented the 2004-2005 budget for review by the membership and adoption by the Advisory Council. Pat Tuohy, CTLS coordinator, reported on the current budget and the effects of the Toys R Us and Baker & Taylor settlements. She urged member librarians to consider joining the System task force that is being formed to study the Collection Development allocation formula. The proposed 2003 Plan of Service was also discussed. Bob Gaines briefly discussed the future of the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund. Member libraries that did not have a representative at the meeting should be receiving their briefing packet in the mail. Correction to January Newsletter In Nancy Gemmel's article, three words were inadvertently left out of the last paragraph in the Using the New ILLWeb segment. The sentence should read, "I encourage all GAC libraries to become familiar with the new access and move one ILL activity, such as custom holdings, to the ILLWeb at a time." The editor regrets any misunderstanding the omission may have caused. Purchasing Deadline Extended Because the start of the purchasing year was pushed back, we are extending the deadline by which libraries must order their materials. The new deadline is May 31. For orders placed after April 30, please specify "no backorders" with your vendor(s). New Ingram Representatives Kristie Knox is the new Customer Support Representative for Texas customers. Her phone number is 800-937-5300, extension 35761, or you can contact her at her e-mail address, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Customers should turn to Ingram Customer Support for new account set-up, to request additional accounts, to make changes to an existing account such as bill-to addresses, changes in their processing/cataloging profile or questions about adding processing and/or cataloging services to their account. There is also a new Customer Service Representative for Texas, Laura Bishop. She can be reached by phone at 800- 937-5300, extension 35782. Her e-mail address is [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ingram customers should turn to Ingram Customer Service for issues with shipments, invoices, orders, ordering, credits, and returns. BCALA-Wiley Black Books Galore Contest The Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) and John Wiley & Sons, Inc., are sponsoring a contest to support the most creative public library programs that raise awareness and interest in African American children's literature. The first-prize winning library will receive $1,000 and expenses for a representative to attend the BCALA National Conference, August 13-16, 2002, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Entries must be received by March 15, 2002. For a complete description and guidelines, contact Sharon in the CTLS office. IFLA, 3M International Award Supports Library PR, Marketing An international award to recognize library marketing and public relations has been announced by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Section of Management and Marketing and 3M Library Systems. The award will honor organizations that have implemented creative results-oriented marketing projects or campaigns. The first place winner will receive airfare, lodging, and registration to attend the 2002 IFLA conference in Glasgow, Scotland. A cash award of $1,000 will support further marketing efforts of the recognized library. Complete contest details are available at www.3M.com or www.ifla.org. Deadline for submissions is March 31, 2002. Professional Collection and Texshare ebooks on the CTLS Web Site The CTLS Professional Collection catalog and the 6,700 netLibrary ebook titles available through TexShare are now on the CTLS Web site at www.ctls.net/athcgi/athweb.pl. The Media Collection catalog will appear on the screen. To see the Professional Collection or the ebook collection, click on the "Change Collection" button on the top of the screen. To check out materials in the CTLS Professional Collection, call Jane Sheaffer in the System office at 800-262-4431 or 512-974-7488, or e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] Click on the URL in an ebook record and you'll be taken to the netLibrary site, where you can read the ebook or check it out. For more information on how checkout works, contact Sharon Herfurth. If you'd like the 6,700 ebook MARC records to put in your catalog, contact Bob Gaines in the System office at 800-262-4431 or 512-974-7488. If you are using a web interface for your catalog in the library or have special software to allow Internet access at your catalog stations, a patron can go directly to the netLibrary site to see the ebook. If your library catalog stations don't have Internet access but you provide a web catalog, your patrons can access the ebooks at home (which may be even more useful to them). Reference Technician Needed at Cedar Park The Cedar Park Public Library is seeking applicants for a part-time Reference Technician to provide library reference assistance and services to patrons. Minimum qualifications include Master's degree in Library Science, or completion of basic and advanced reference coursework, and experience in providing reference services. Candidates need to be available for evening work. Starting hourly salary is $13.50 to $14.50, depending on qualifications. Questions should be directed to Pauline Lam at the Cedar Park Library, 512-259-5353 extension 233. Applications are available at the City of Cedar Park City Hall, 600 N. Bell Blvd., Cedar Park, TX 78613 or at the City's Website at http://ci.cedar-park.tx.us/hr/joblistings.html. Texas Home School Coalition Workshop Mark your calendars now for a CTLS and Austin Public Library co-sponsored workshop presented by Tim Lambert from the Texas Home School Coalition. Workshops will be held in Austin on Thursday, March 14, 2002 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., and on Friday, March 15, 2002 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Locations have not been finalized so look for more information coming soon. Reference Workshop With Margaret Irby Nichols CTLS is delighted to announce that Margaret Irby Nichols, reference expert, will be presenting a workshop on May 17 in at the Waco-McLennan County library. Registration will be from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., and the workshop will run until mid-afternoon with a break for lunch. Look for a flyer in the spring. Please mark your calendars, and plan to send staff members who have not had her Small Library Management reference segment. United States Military Academy Bicentennial Displays Available The United States Military Academy will be celebrating its bicentennial on March 16, 2002. The Heart of Texas West Point Society (HOTWPS) is asking libraries in the Fort Hood area if they would be interested in having a small display to commemorate this anniversary. HOTWPS does not have an area of responsibility quite as big as CTLS, but there are other Societies in Texas that can be contacted for librarians who are from outside our area. This is very short notice, but HOTWPS will make every effort to get a display to wherever they are wanted. If you are interested, contact Joe Palumbo at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Superseded Austin Phone Books Available If you would like a set of 2001 phone books call the System office at 800-262-4431 or 512-974-7488 before the Summer Reading Program workshops and we will bring you a set to the workshop. 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