From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Deborah Littrell Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 7:58 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [syscon-tx] FW: Fall 2009 Rural and Small Library Update
FYI Deborah Littrell WebJunction.org--The online learning community for library staff<http://media.whatcounts.com/webjunction/New%20Crossroads%20Images/ Header.gif> Rural and Small Libraries Update Fall 2009 Join the October Webinar "Best Small Library in America 2009" Union County Carnegie Library<http://media.whatcounts.com/webjunction/Crossroads%20Content%20I mages/Union%20County.jpg> Library Journal's annual Best Small Library in America Award, sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was created in 2005 to encourage and showcase the exemplary work of libraries serving populations under 25,000. This year's winner is Union County Carnegie Library <http://whatcounts.com/t?r=850&c=1814201&l=56077&ctl=270424E:00F6919F780 B039501F98DD99EE2603608F81572DF3C5D37&> of South Carolina, recognized for its transformation into an "inclusive, modern, service-oriented, community center." Join us October 7 at 2 pm ET for a webinar with Director Nancy Rosenwald, as she describes the strategies and tactics her library applied over the past 3 years that reinvigorated their services to their tiny community in spite of a high unemployment rate and a shoestring budget. Register for the Webinar > <http://whatcounts.com/t?r=850&c=1814201&l=56077&ctl=270424F:00F6919F780 B039501F98DD99EE2603608F81572DF3C5D37&> Nancy will be joined by Library Journal's executive editor, Rebecca Miller, who will provide an overview of the nomination process and details for next year's award. You've until November 2 <http://whatcounts.com/t?r=850&c=1814201&l=56077&ctl=2704250:00F6919F780 B039501F98DD99EE2603608F81572DF3C5D37&> to nominate your favorite U.S. small library. Previous year's award winners are 2005: Haines Borough Public Library, Arkansas <http://whatcounts.com/t?r=850&c=1814201&l=56077&ctl=2704251:00F6919F780 B039501F98DD99EE2603608F81572DF3C5D37&> 2006: Milanof-Schock Library, Mount Joy, Pennsylvania <http://whatcounts.com/t?r=850&c=1814201&l=56077&ctl=2704252:00F6919F780 B039501F98DD99EE2603608F81572DF3C5D37&> 2007: Grand County Public Library, Utah <http://whatcounts.com/t?r=850&c=1814201&l=56077&ctl=2704253:00F6919F780 B039501F98DD99EE2603608F81572DF3C5D37&> 2008: Chelsea District Library, Michigan <http://whatcounts.com/t?r=850&c=1814201&l=56077&ctl=2704254:00F6919F780 B039501F98DD99EE2603608F81572DF3C5D37&> View archives of previous webinars > <http://whatcounts.com/t?r=850&c=1814201&l=56077&ctl=2704255:00F6919F780 B039501F98DD99EE2603608F81572DF3C5D37&> Visit Events Calendar > <http://whatcounts.com/t?r=850&c=1814201&l=56077&ctl=2704256:00F6919F780 B039501F98DD99EE2603608F81572DF3C5D37&> A Big Step for the Association for Rural & Small Libraries Members of ARSL Board<http://media.whatcounts.com/webjunction/Crossroads%20Content%20Ima ges/arsl_board_2009b.jpg> </></ /></></ /></></ />The Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL) has launched a new logo and website! In a recent BlogJunction <http://whatcounts.com/t?r=850&c=1814201&l=56077&ctl=2704257:00F6919F780 B039501F98DD99EE2603608F81572DF3C5D37&> post, Chrystie Hill shared WebJunction's excitement about this milestone reached by ARSL, an organization with which we have collaborated with over the past two years. We look forward to finding new ways to work with ARSL as we each strive toward the common mission of supporting the needs of small and rural libraries. ARSL's website will serve as a dynamic space that captures the association's personality and mission in a way that is appealing and relevant their members. Congratulations to the ARSL board for their commitment to expanding the organization's reach and response to rural library staff. Visit the new ARSL website > <http://whatcounts.com/t?r=850&c=1814201&l=56077&ctl=2704258:00F6919F780 B039501F98DD99EE2603608F81572DF3C5D37&> Read more on BlogJunction > <http://whatcounts.com/t?r=850&c=1814201&l=56077&ctl=2704257:00F6919F780 B039501F98DD99EE2603608F81572DF3C5D37&> And for those involved with the ARSL community, it is with great sadness that we share the passing of Ken Davenport <http://whatcounts.com/t?r=850&c=1814201&l=56077&ctl=2704259:00F6919F780 B039501F98DD99EE2603608F81572DF3C5D37&> . His commitment to serving and mentoring librarians in Northeast Iowa and throughout the rural United States inspired many. He will certainly be missed. ARSL Conference Recap All reports from the recent 2009 Association for Small and Rural Libraries Conference in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, were glowing. From formal presentations to informal hikes in the Smoky Mountains, attendees were reminded of the power of their transformative work in rural communities. Everyone came away with a renewed awareness of the rewarding results that come from colleagues sharing innovative solutions to common challenges. WebJunction's Chrystie Hill was there and shared this report <http://whatcounts.com/t?r=850&c=1814201&l=56077&ctl=270425A:00F6919F780 B039501F98DD99EE2603608F81572DF3C5D37&> following her presentation <http://whatcounts.com/t?r=850&c=1814201&l=56077&ctl=270425B:00F6919F780 B039501F98DD99EE2603608F81572DF3C5D37&> with George Needham. Special thanks to the many library boards and state library agencies who provided scholarships to those in their state who would not have been able to attend without their support. View ARSL Program and Presentations > <http://whatcounts.com/t?r=850&c=1814201&l=56077&ctl=270425C:00F6919F780 B039501F98DD99EE2603608F81572DF3C5D37&> The Community of Practice for Rural Library Staff Continues WebJunction is feeling a renewed connection to its long-standing community for rural library staff at webjunction.org/rural <http://whatcounts.com/t?r=850&c=1814201&l=56077&ctl=270425D:00F6919F780 B039501F98DD99EE2603608F81572DF3C5D37&> . Resources continue to grow in the Rural and Small Libraries area, and you'll find pathfinders to key resources on these pages: Rural Advocacy <http://whatcounts.com/t?r=850&c=1814201&l=56077&ctl=270425E:00F6919F780 B039501F98DD99EE2603608F81572DF3C5D37&> Rural Funding <http://whatcounts.com/t?r=850&c=1814201&l=56077&ctl=270425F:00F6919F780 B039501F98DD99EE2603608F81572DF3C5D37&> Rural Outreach <http://whatcounts.com/t?r=850&c=1814201&l=56077&ctl=2704260:00F6919F780 B039501F98DD99EE2603608F81572DF3C5D37&> Rural Patron Training <http://whatcounts.com/t?r=850&c=1814201&l=56077&ctl=2704261:00F6919F780 B039501F98DD99EE2603608F81572DF3C5D37&> Rural Staff Training <http://whatcounts.com/t?r=850&c=1814201&l=56077&ctl=2704262:00F6919F780 B039501F98DD99EE2603608F81572DF3C5D37&> Rural Technology <http://whatcounts.com/t?r=850&c=1814201&l=56077&ctl=2704263:00F6919F780 B039501F98DD99EE2603608F81572DF3C5D37&> We look forward to collecting your stories, solutions, templates and other resources to build sustainable rural library communities. 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