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LWT Staff Development

Submitted by Rylie Roubal on

The Librarians Working Together (LWT) networking group will host its annual staff development mini-conference on Friday, March 9, 2018 at Faranda's Banquet Center in DeKalb. This CE opportunity is always designed to benefit all levels of staff. The fee is $23 per person and you can register here:...
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Library Technology Conference March 14-15, Minnesota

Submitted by Ashley Middleton on

Come join us for the 11th annual Library Technology Conference! There are a handful of spots still open for this excellent Midwestern conference. Register today at: http://libtechconf.org/registration/ Keynote Speakers We are thrilled to announce Sarah T. Roberts and Bergis Jules as this year's...
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College of DuPage Library and Information Technology program: Register for Spring 2018

Submitted by Louise Svehla on

The College of DuPage Library and Information Technology program: Registration for Spring 2018 begins Nov. 9 for new and returning students. For further information, please contact Carol Sturz, Coordinator, College of DuPage Library & Information Technology, 425 Fawell Blvd., SRC3048, Glen...
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Registration Open for JJC LTA Spring Semester Courses

Submitted by Michelle Roubal on

2018 Spring Semester registration is now open for new and continuing Library Technical Assistant students at Joliet Junior College. If you are interested in starting the program, please note that you do not have to take these courses in sequence, however there is a placement requirement for English...
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LACONI TSS: Resources for Catalogers

Submitted by Amy Weiss on

Panelists Richard Stewart (Indian Trails Public Library), Joy Anhalt (Tinley Park Public Library), Michelle Sandstrom (Naperville Public Library) and Rebecca Bartlett (La Grange Public Library) will discuss cataloging resources, including OCLC Classify, WebDewey, Cataloger's Desktop, RDA Toolkit,...
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Tech Trends in Circulation and the Library

Submitted by Maureen Dunne on

LACONI Circulation Services Section (CSS) will be presenting a Tech showcase at Gail Borden Public Library on Thursday, November 16th beginning at 9:30am. Technology to see and hear about: · Automated Materials Handling (AMH) · Drive-up window · Mediabank for Movies, Video Games & CDs · Self-...
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Strengthening the Virtuous Circle: Why Diversity and Cultural Competence are Important to Library Service

Submitted by Kate Buckson on

Join author, professor, speaker, and social justice advocate Dr. Nicole Cooke for a powerful discussion about diversity in the library field. Learn important distinctions between diversity and inclusion, and how administrators can champion effective, proactive retention methods. Dr. Cooke, an...
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Registration Open for HSLI Conference

Submitted by Nicole Zimmermann on

The conference and hotel registration are now open for the Annual Conference of the Health Science Librarians of Illinois! Please mark your calendars to join us in Bloomington, IL at The Chateau Hotel and Conference Center from Wednesday, October 25th to Friday, October 27th. The conference theme...
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Gale Career Online High School Webinars and Lunch and Learn

Submitted by Nicole Zimmermann on

Twelve Illinois libraries currently offer adults the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma through Career Online High School (COHS). This fall, three additional libraries will offer the program as well. In the coming weeks, there are several opportunities to learn more about Career...

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