THIS ISSUE FEATURING:
New Issue of Solutions Magazine
FREE LYRASIS eBook Expo New RDA Toolkit Quick Survey LJ/SLJ Virtual eBook Summit
August 31, 2010 Now publishing semimonthly! Next issue September 14 |
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NEW ISSUE OF SOLUTIONS MEMBER MAGAZINE! |
 The Summer issue of Solutions, your LYRASIS member magazine, is now published in a convenient online format. The issue features timely articles and interviews, including how Maryland libraries found ways to streamline processes and save money; how members of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Library Alliance improved preservation of their photographic collections; insights from award-winning member librarians on excellence, trends, and the future; your opportunity to help improve the LYRASIS website through a brief survey; and much more. No time to read it online right now? No problem - Solutions now has a print option! |
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LYRASIS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES SPOTLIGHT |
 FREE LYRASIS eBook Expo
LYRASIS will present the next in its series of eBook Expos on Tuesday, October 5, at the Olin College of Engineering in Needham, MA. Meet with LYRASIS staff and vendor partners to learn more about eBook topics like patron-driven acquisitions and see the latest from LYRASIS eBook publishers and vendor partners. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.
LYRASIS will host a national discussion to explore development of a framework for collaborative archiving and retention of print monograph collections.
Win an iPad!
Visit My LYRASIS between now and October 1 and you will be automatically entered in a drawing to win an iPad. The more times you login, the more chances you have to win! To enter, click here.
Featured Live Online Classes
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As the level of interest in RDA: Resource Description and Access continues to build, we would love to hear what you think about the RDA Toolkit. Please take our quick survey, and share your thoughts on the adoption of this possible new cataloging standard. It will take less than 1 minute! To participate, click here.
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 Save $200 if You Register by September 20
October 25-27, Monterey, CA
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EBOOKS: LIBRARIES AT THE TIPPING POINT |
 Register Now for LJ/SLJ Virtual Conference
September 29, 10 AM - 6 PM EST
A day-long virtual conference, eBooks: Libraries at the Tipping Point, will bring together for the first time public libraries, academic libraries, and school libraries in a virtual summit environment on the evolving concept of the book in the digital world. Make plans now to join your peers online for unparalleled presentations and panel discussions designed to keep participants future-focused and actively engaged in visioning and assuring an exciting role for libraries. Attendees will have access to webcasts and live chat rooms, as well as the ability to interact with speakers and exhibitors. To register now, click here. |
FREE Webinar, "Strategies for Implementing and Optimizing Self-Service: Librarians Share Their Success" Wednesday, September 22, 2 - 3 PM EST
Sponsors: 3M and Library Journal Join representatives from libraries in Colorado, Connecticut, and Indiana who have cost-effectively and successfully implemented self-service. The panel of real-world librarians will discuss how to: use self-service technology to improve efficiency and service; finance a self-service system despite reduced budgets; ensure confidence and acceptance by staff and patrons; and implement best practices for achieving optimal usage.
September 7, 12 - 1 PM EST
Explore how researchers, research funders, administrators, technology developers, and others are taking advantage of Open Access to research and how advocates can help take conversations to a new level.
Read about innovative partnerships and projects between local governments and public libraries. |
To share your news with your LYRASIS colleagues, click here. |
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Fun Zone
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Look for LYRASIS Staff at Upcoming Conferences:
Of Interest to Members
October 21, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, MD
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