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Trend Alert
Today Show segment shows importance of libraries
A segment on the Today Show highlighted some key facts about libraries:
*73% of public libraries report they provide the only free access to the Internet in their communities. This rises to 83 percent for rural libraries.
*68 percent of Americans have a library card - the highest number in almost 20 years.
*Job counseling seminars, resume writing workshops, and basic computer skill classes are being offered by librarians.
*Nationwide, consequences of budget cuts will mean fewer hours, less staff and less materials, and aging computers.
Watch the video on the Today Show website.
"Everything I didn’t
learn
in library school
I’ve learned at
CMRLS."
Centralities for July 1
Governor Patrick has signed the state budget and the news is not great (not horrible, but not great) for CMRLS and the other Regional Library Systems. However, Your Library's Library still has a lot to offer.
Area libraries continue to report new ideas (library/art exhibit at Holy Cross), new services (Twitter at WPL), and successes (Pepperell's override vote).
News, features and the monthly book review - it’s all in the latest issue of Centralities.
Watch for Delivery Survey Forms
Survey week is July 19 – 25. Be on the lookout for the summer delivery survey!
Thanks for your help!
More New Books!
CMRLS has just received another shipment of books on various youth-services topics: Storytimes, Puppets, Manga and Anime, Teen Spaces, Children's Services, and lots more. They are all cataloged and ready to borrow.
See the list on our New Books page. Each title has a direct link to the C/W MARS database so that you can request whatever you want with one easy click!
Advisory Committees now forming
Advisory Committees help shape the direction for CMRLS. Staff from all types of libraries meet to provide input on CMRLS services. This input builds the annual Plan of Service and influences the budget.
Committees meet quarterly or less frequently, usually at CMRLS. The following committees will meet this summer:
- Continuing Education and Advisory/Technical Assistance
Tuesday, July 14 from 1:30-3:30 - ILL and Delivery
Wednesday, July 22 from 10-noon
- Reference and Databases
Friday, July 24 from 10-noon - Youth Services
Monday, July 27 from 10-noon
All the meetings will be held at CMRLS. To find out more, check out our Advisory Committee Charges. If you are interested in joining one of our Advisory Committees, please fill out the Interest Form. Thanks!
Database News - EBSCO
The MBLC has not renewed the statewide subscription to EBSCO's Literary Reference Center (LRC). The subscription will end on June 30, 2009.
EBSCO has obtained the exclusive rights to Consumer Reports Online. This means that as of July 1, 2009 new content will no longer be included in the statewide Gale subscriptions.
If you would like to purchase either of these databases for your library, EBSCO has provided member pricing.
Hear ye! Hear ye! New summer workshops!
We have a great lineup of workshops planned for the summer, based on feedback and suggestions from you! Our staff will come out to your library to do on-site classes, or you can come to some that are scheduled around the Region. There's something for everyone! Check out our list of classes (pdf, 4 pages) today.
We need a sorter!
CMRLS seeks person to help sort heavy volume of books and other materials to be delivered to area libraries. Person will also help with clerical tasks associated with delivery operations. Sorting accuracy and speed are required.
Hours are M-F a.m. and p.m.
Position pays $10/hour. There are no benefits.
Applicants must be able to lift and carry large plastic totes of books averaging 30 lbs. and pass a skills test.
To apply please complete the online application.
Library license plate unveiled
Celebrate libraries by proudly displaying the new MA library license plate and encouraging your staff members, friends, trustees, or members to join us!
For more information and an application, visit our License Plate page.