Please note that if your library is eligible for the Gates Summit, notification has been sent to you.
Only those libraries who replied to the survey last fall and have slow connectivity speed are eligible. Laurie Laurie Mahaffey, Deputy Director Central Texas Library System, Inc. 1005 West 41st Street Austin, Texas 78756 www.ctls.net [email protected] 512-583-0704 x18 800-262-4431 x18 ________________________________ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Library Developments Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 5:10 AM To: Laurie Mahaffey Subject: Library Developments Library Developments <http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/librarydevelopments> <http://fusion.google.com/add?source=atgs&feedurl=http://feeds.feedburne r.com/LibraryDevelopments> Link to Library Developments <http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/librarydevelopments> ________________________________ Go Broadband! <http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LibraryDevelopments/~3/eO0L831DsDM/> Posted: 01 Sep 2009 07:34 AM PDT 8-6-2009 4-58-29 PM<http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/librarydevelopments/wp-content/uploads/ 2009/08/8-6-2009-4-58-29-PM.jpg> The Gates Opportunity Online Grant Program <http://www.gatesfoundation.org/press-releases/Pages/faster-internet-con nections-in-libraries-081218.aspx> planning is well underway here at TSLAC. Texas is one of seven states around the nation chosen for this pilot program to enable faster internet connections in our libraries. Better connection speeds mean more people can access the full range of online applications and opportunities. Public libraries around the state may have received phone calls last fall with questions such as "What's Your Connection Speed?" Phone surveys resulted in a list of libraries with connection rates at or under 1.5 Mbps that are eligible to receive grant funding in order to help them upgrade to broadband. Eligible libraries will soon receive mailings from Connected Nation <http://connectednation.com/> outlining the next steps in the process, which include attendance at one of two Texas Summits all about broadband, scheduled for October 7-8 and November 18-19, 2009 in San Antonio. The Texas Summits will include conversations about the benefits of high-speed connectivity, as well as explorations of new solutions to improve and sustain connectivity with library leaders, community partners, broadband providers and other local and state leaders. Selected libraries that have successfully upgraded their connectivity are also invited to share their stories at the Summits. We look forward to working with Texas libraries, the Gates Foundation <http://www.gatesfoundation.org/Pages/home.aspx> , Connected Nation and the American Library Association OITP <http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/oitp/index.cfm> to bring broadband to more Texas libraries! <http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LibraryDevelopments/~4/eO0L831DsDM> "Problem Patrons" webinar October 9th <http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LibraryDevelopments/~3/RVbdwlT0o_Y/> Posted: 01 Sep 2009 07:32 AM PDT Problem Patrons Webinar Friday, October 9th at 2 PM Central Time (REGISTER HERE) <http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/Webinars/index.html> Public service means that we deal with the good, the bad, and the ugly. Learn how to ensure that problem patrons don't overwhelm library staff. This introduction to dealing with difficult customers will focus on identifying types of problems and their severity, customer service and communication skills that can help resolve problems, and using policies to support issues that arise. Speaker: Jeanette Larson has more than 30 years experience working in libraries. She is the author (with Dr. Herman Totten) of The Public Library Policy Writer (Neal-Schuman, 2008) and is a frequent workshop presenter. Register Here: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/Webinars/index.html <http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/Webinars/index.html> Please note that we are using GoToWebinar for this workshop. As we get closer to the date, you will be sent a link to get set up with this program. Questions? Please contact John at [email protected] <mailto://[email protected]> 512-463-6627 Toll free 1-800-252-9386 <http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LibraryDevelopments/~4/RVbdwlT0o_Y> You are subscribed to email updates from Library Developments <http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/librarydevelopments> To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now <http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailunsubscribe?k=OiSx1QdES0THNq8a7C9 _cevHqJw> . Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610
