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Posted by Ken Fujiuchi on September 29, 2009
We are in need of volunteers to staff our membership booth on Thursday, October 15 and Friday, October 16. It’s a great opportunity to meet and get to know your fellow SMARTies.
Please sign up for an hour time slot from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm and 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm on Thursday or 9:00 am to 1:30 pm on Friday.
Don’t forget to attend the SMART membership meeting on Thursday at 3:15 pm Ð 4:30 pm.
Please send an email to Sue Dague dagues@eastgreenbushlibrary.org with your preferred time.
Thank you!
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Posted by Ken Fujiuchi on September 10, 2009
SMART Ellen C. Rappaport Professional Achievement Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize the outstanding professional achievements of a current or former member of the Section on Management of Information Resources and Technology. A recipient shall have been a member of the Section for a minimum of three years and shall have made outstanding contributions in one or more of the following areas: acquisitions, cataloging, circulation, collection management, conservation/preservation, serial control, or automation. The recipient selected by the Section’s award committee will receive a plaque and award of $100 to be presented at the NYLA Annual Conference.
Please supply the Nominee’s name, title, e-mail, and address. Please supply your name and title, e-mail, and address. Briefly describe, in an accompanying letter, the candidate’s contributions. Send this information, your letter of nomination, and any supporting documentation by October 9, 2009 to Mary Edgerton (address below).
SMART Fellow Award
Apply now and receive funds to attend the NYLA Conference October 14-17 2009 in Niagara Falls!
This award recognizes a Technical or Computer Services Librarian who is looking to gain professional benefits from the continuing education and professional contacts with librarians and vendors provided by attendance at the NYLA Annual Conference. The award is given based on the applicant’s professional activities in her/his place of employment, and future potential in this area.
To apply, send a letter of application with:
The award includes reimbursement for full conference registration, lodging, meals, and transportation up to a maximum of $250. Send this information by October 9, 2009 to Mary Edgerton (address below).
The Teresa Strozik Award for Innovation in Library Technology
Teresa Strozik exemplified leadership within the New York State library community through innovations in technical services. In 2009, the SMART Board created this award to honor Teresa and those who follow in her path.
This award recognizes a current NYLA member for the innovative use of technology in a library or information setting. The recipient of this award is one who embraces new and emerging technologies by incorporating them into their work and/or programs. For the purposes of this award, technology may be defined as traditional library technologies (cataloging, ILL, ILS, etc.) or other technologies (websites, communication tools, etc.). The recipient selected by the Section’s award committee will receive an award of $100 to be presented at the NYLA Annual Conference. The recipient will also be asked to give a brief overview of his or her technology innovation at the NYLA Annual Conference.
To apply, send an application including:
Send this information by October 9, 2009 to Mary Edgerton (address below).
NYLA/SMART Awards
Mary Edgerton
Collections and Technical Services Librarian Nylink State University of New York State University Plaza
Albany, NY 12246
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Posted by Ken Fujiuchi on September 2, 2009
[ via NYLA Press Release ]
Library Scholar Peter Brantley and Antitrust Expert Gary Reback Spearhead Open Book Alliance to Protect Consumers and Competition in the Emerging Digital Book Market.
Read the full press release and take a look at the resources linked at the end!
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Posted by Ken Fujiuchi on August 14, 2009
It was late 2002 when then President Diane Berry welcomed me to the SMART board and I have been hanging around ever since, serving in different capacities. Through SMART I was afforded many opportunities to learn new skills and met a few people that I could call upon with questions about my everyday work. Most importantly I made lifelong friends. What does SMART mean to you? Is it an organization that provides you with valuable workshops and conference programs that enrich your work and further your professional development? It is a place to connect with colleagues from around the state? Whatever SMART means to you, I hope you will take the opportunity to make the most of your membership and help shape the organization. Get involved! Volunteer to serve on the board, tell us what kinds of conference programs and workshops you want to see, or volunteer at the conference booth for an hour and meet fellow SMARTies. There will be many opportunities at this year’s annual conference in Niagara Falls and I guarantee you will have fun. SMARTies always do.
Speaking of Niagara Falls, SMART President Elect and this year’s conference programmer Marcy Strong and her assistant programmers Sarah Maximiek and Zahra Baird have been working hard this year to bring you programs such as Websites on a Budget, Developing Records Management Policies, and Procedures, and Emerging Technology Trends for Librarians. I also hope you will join us for the SMART membership meeting as come unwind and mingle at our section reception (stay tuned for details). See you in Niagara Falls!
Patti C. McCall, M.A. M.L.S.
Corporate Librarian
AMRI
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Posted by Ken Fujiuchi on August 14, 2009
A tentative list of the SMART programs for NYLA 2009 Annual Conference.
The State of RDA
Thursday 1:45:00 PM – 3:00:00 PM
Sponsor: SMART NYLINK
Tracks: Media & Technology
What’s up with this new kid on the block in cataloging? Find out the latest news on RDA — when will it come to town, what does it look like, how will it act. RDA has been 6 years in the making. The online product is anticipated to be released in June 2009. Discover if the prediction is true and what steps remain in the implementation process before RDA is used in day-to-day cataloging. As technology allows, check out the look and feel of the online interface.
Speaker(s):
John F. Myers, Union College
SMART Membership Meeting
Thursday 3:15:00 PM – 4:30:00 PM
Sponsor: SMART
Tracks: Meeting (Section Membership / Board / Leadership), Media & Technology
Mingle with fellow SMARTies and share ideas for future programs. Think you’d like to get SMART? Come to the membership meeting and find out what we’re all about!
Speaker(s):
Patti McCall, AMRI
Susan Dague, East Greenbush Community Library
Developing Records Management Policies and Procedures
Friday 9:45:00 AM – 11:00:00 AM
Sponsor: SMART
Tracks: Administration/Management/Career Development , Media & Technology
Some librarians may be given responsibility for implementing a modest records management program in their library or parent organization. Initially, the librarian, acting as a records manager may begin records management improvements with enthusiasm, but over time the librarian will begin to lose control of the organizationˇs records and the records management systems which were put in place will begin to regress. Often this is caused by a lack of adequate records management policies and procedures, or a situation where those procedures are not followed. This presentation will focus on:
Speaker(s):
James M. Tammaro, New York State Archives
Rudi Weiss Lecture – TBD
Friday 3:45
Sponsor: SMART
Tracks: Media & Technology
Web sites on a budget
Saturday 8:00:00 AM – 9:15:00 AM
Sponsor: SMART
Tracks: Media & Technology Administration/Management/Career Development
Do you want a new website but donˇt think you have the money, IT staff, servers, or special software needed to do it? This practical workshop will give you the tools and knowledge needed to get an attractive, interactive website for your library or yourself up and running in no time. No money or experience necessary!
Speaker(s):
Kathryn Frederick, Skidmore College
Peace, Love and the Web
Saturday 9:30:00 AM – 10:45:00 AM
Sponsor: SMART
Tracks: Media & Technology
The web is a 20 years old this year, and we are still in the process of realizing its full potential. Nascent in the original design of the World Wide Web as proposed by Tim Berners-Lee in 1989 is the idea of building a vast distributed database, not only of documents, but of things as well. In 2001 this vision was christened the Semantic Web, and in 2006 the grassroots Linked Data effort began to put the ideas and technologies to practical use. In this talk I will talk about the progress the Linked Data movement have made in the past 3 years, the role that libraries can play in this information environment, and the efforts at the Library of Congress is making to play its part.
Speaker(s):
Ed Summers, Library of Congress
A change is gonna come: Emerging technology trends for librarians
Saturday 11:00:00 AM – 12:15:00 PM
Sponsor: SMART/ASLS
Tracks: Media & Technology
What technologies really matter to librarians? Hear from a panel of technology experts about technologies you can implement in your library today as well as the top technologies to expect in the near future.
Speaker(s):
Ken Fujiuchi, Buffalo State College
Jenica Rodgers-Urbanek, SUNY Potsdam
David Rothman, Community General Hospital Medical Library
Thursday 1:45:00 PM – 3:00:00 PM
Sponsor: SMART NYLINK
Tracks: Media & Technology
What’s up with this new kid on the block in cataloging? Find out the latest news on RDA — when will it come to town, what does it look like, how will it act. RDA has been 6 years in the making. The online product is anticipated to be released in June 2009. Discover if the prediction is true and what steps remain in the implementation process before RDA is used in day-to-day cataloging. As technology allows, check out the look and feel of the online interface.
Speaker(s):
John F. Myers Union College
2. SMART Membership Meeting
Thursday 3:15:00 PM – 4:30:00 PM
Sponsor: SMART
Tracks: Meeting (Section Membership / Board / Leadership) Media & Technology
Mingle with fellow SMARTies and share ideas for future programs. Think you’d like to get SMART? Come to the membership meeting and find out what we’re all about!
Speaker(s):
Patti McCall AMRI
Susan Dague East Greenbush Community Library
3. Developing Records Management Policies and Procedures
Friday 9:45:00 AM – 11:00:00 AM
Sponsor: SMART
Tracks: Administration/Management/Career Development Media & Technology
Some librarians may be given responsibility for implementing a modest records management program in their library or parent organization. Initially, the librarian, acting as a records manager may begin records management improvements with enthusiasm, but over time the librarian will begin to lose control of the organizationˇs records and the records management systems which were put in place will begin to regress. Often this is caused by a lack of adequate records management policies and procedures, or a situation where those procedures are not followed. This presentation will focus on:
Speaker(s):
James M. Tammaro New York State Archives
4. Rudi Weiss Lecture – TBD
Friday 3:45
Sponsor: SMART
Tracks: Media & Technology
5. Web sites on a budget
Saturday 8:00:00 AM – 9:15:00 AM
Sponsor: SMART
Tracks: Media & Technology Administration/Management/Career Development
Do you want a new website but donˇt think you have the money, IT staff, servers, or special software needed to do it? This practical workshop will give you the tools and knowledge needed to get an attractive, interactive website for your library or yourself up and running in no time. No money or experience necessary!
Speaker(s):
Kathryn Frederick Skidmore College
6. Peace, Love and the Web
Saturday 9:30:00 AM – 10:45:00 AM
Sponsor: SMART
Tracks: Media & Technology
The web is a 20 years old this year, and we are still in the process of realizing its full potential. Nascent in the original design of the World Wide Web as proposed by Tim Berners-Lee in 1989 is the idea of building a vast distributed database, not only of documents, but of things as well. In 2001 this vision was christened the Semantic Web, and in 2006 the grassroots Linked Data effort began to put the ideas and technologies to practical use. In this talk I will talk about the progress the Linked Data movement have made in the past 3 years, the role that libraries can play in this information environment, and the efforts at the Library of Congress is making to play its part.
Speaker(s):
Ed Summers Library of Congress
7. A change is gonna come: Emerging technology trends for librarians
Saturday 11:00:00 AM – 12:15:00 PM
Sponsor: SMART ASLS
Tracks: Media & Technology
What technologies really matter to librarians? Hear from a panel of technology experts about technologies you can implement in your library today as well as the top technologies to expect in the near future.
Speaker(s):
Ken Fujiuchi Buffalo State College
Jenica Rodgers-Urbanek SUNY Potsdam
David Rothman Community General Hospital Medical Library
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Posted by Ken Fujiuchi on July 22, 2009
The New York Library Association is pleased to announce the latest Continuing Education opportunity:
Friday, November 13, 2009
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Nassau Library System | Uniondale, NY
Why do some websites look amazingly professional while others appear like they were designed in Microsoft Word? Much has changed since the early days of the internet. Whether you want to bring a more modern look to your website or customize a WordPress theme, every detail of the appearance of a page is controlled by Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). This “hands on” institute will give you experience with key concepts and software tools that will help you begin using CSS with your HTML.
Prerequisite: basic knowledge of HTML
This is a hands-on workshop. Registration is limited to 19 participants to enable each attendee access to a computer workstation.
About the Presenter:
Luke Charde, a freelance web developer and technology trainer, has been involved in the design of scores of websites since the early days of the web. He enjoys helping people learn to use the ever-changing world of technology for better organizational and personal effectiveness. Because of Luke’s background in the educational field, he is adept at communicating technological concepts in an understandable manner and providing the tools and resources to enable continued learning.
Registration Note:
Preregistration is required. Space is limited. Registration is completed when your payment arrives at NYLA. You will be contacted by NYLA only if the workshop is filled. This will be a hands-on workshop.
This full-day workshop is $100 for NYLA members and $130 for non-members.
Promotional flier and registration form (pdf)
Register Online (credit card required)
Directions to the Nassau Library System
Johanna Geiger
Deputy Director
New York Library Association
6021 State Farm Road
Guilderland, NY 12084
518-432-6952 Ext. 102
events@nyla.org
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Posted by Ken Fujiuchi on May 20, 2009
The SMART Board is an excellent way to become involved in NYLA. Please consider nominating yourself or another SMART member for one of three openings:
The nomination DEADLINE is May 29th. Email nominations and any questions to: Kathryn Frederick kfrederi@skidmore.edu
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Posted by Ken Fujiuchi on April 14, 2009
Outstanding Advocate of Libraries Award:
This award is presented to an individual who is not an employee, trustee or group primarily affiliated with library information services and yet has made a significant contribution of these services to the people of New York State
Deadline for nominations – May 30, 2009.
NYLA – Outstanding Advocate of Libraries Information and Nomination Form available at http://www.nyla.org/index.php?page_id=1129
Outstanding Service to Libraries Award:
This award is presented to an individual or group who has performed through their direct affiliation as an employee or trustee of a library or information service a significant contribution of these services to the people of New York State.
Deadline for nominations – May 30, 2009.
NYLA – Outstanding Service to Libraries Information & Nomination Form available at http://www.nyla.org/index.php?page_id=1130
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The NYLA Awards Nominating Committee encourages you to consider nominating a person or persons or group you feel exemplified what it is to be an outstanding advocate or performed an outstanding service to libraries.
Committee:
John Shaloiko (Chair) — Southeastern NY Library Resources Council
Tom Bindeman — Nioga Library System
Marla Yudin — Oswego BOCES School Library System
Loraine Wies — Schaffer Library, Union College
Kevin Gallagher — Middletown Thrall Public Library
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Posted by Ken Fujiuchi on April 14, 2009
Link to NYLA Snapshot 09 on Flickr
WHAT:
During National Library Week 2009 on the days of April 12-18, librarians and library staff in New York State will take a wide range of photographs of librarians working, meeting, teaching, and doing all that librarians do in a given day. We encourage you to be creative in taking photos that capture the essence of New York librarianship.
Winners will be recognized on the NYLA website (www.nyla.org) and during the 2009 NYLA Annual Conference in Niagara Falls this October. Winners in each category will also receive a $50 gift certificate to be used to purchase items in NYLA’s Fundraising Store or toward registration costs for the 2009 Annual Conference or for a NYLA Institute.
WHEN:
April 12-18, 2009. We suggest that you capture images at all times during these seven days. Photos must be submitted via Flickr.com and tagged with snapNY09. There is no need to pre-register to participate in the project. See guidelines below for more submission details.
WHERE:
Wherever you work! Wherever NY Librarians are!
Suggested photographic subjects:
Photos may be submitted in the following categories with one winner chosen from each category and one overall winner honored:
WHO:
The contest is open to all libraries, librarians and library staff in New York State. Professional photographic skills are not required.
HOW:
Use whatever photographic equipment you have available-from digital cameras to 35mm as long as you can post them to Flickr.com. We welcome color as well as black and white images. Details for submitting the photographs are provided below.
CONTEST GUIDELINES
A total of four photos will be selected winners: One in each category and one overall. These 4 photos will be posted on the NYLA web site and will be announced in a press release.
Winners in each category will also receive a $50 gift certificate to be used to purchase items in NYLA’s Fundraising Store or toward registration costs for the 2009 Annual Conference or for a NYLA Institute.
Various honorable mentions will also be announced. Winners will also be recognized at the annual fall NYLA conference in Niagara Falls, October 14 – 17, 2009.
CONTEST CONTACT INFORMATION
Johanna Geiger
New York Library Association
events@nyla.org
518-432-6952 x102
Snapshot Contest Guidelines <http://www.nyla.org/index.php?page_id=1727>
Link to Group on Flickr <http://www.flickr.com/groups/nylasnapshot09/>
Photo Release Form <http://www.nyla.org/content/user_1/NLW09_PhotoConsent.pdf>
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Posted by Ken Fujiuchi on April 14, 2009
May 12 & May 13, 2009 Nylink Offices, Albany
An in-depth course on the rules and practices applied to original cataloging of serials. While the course focuses on printed serials, the instructions are applicable to serials in any format.
Course topics include:
For more information and to register please click here: http://nylink.org/events/conser_may09.cfm
Thank you for your support of Nylink training-
Deidre Dowling
Education Coordinator – Nylink
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