Best of PubLib 02.21.10

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This week  in  Best of Publib covers February 15th through February 21st 2010. This week includes PubLib questions about collection development, the value of on-line tutorials and databases , organization of gaming tournaments,  and the cause of stress in public libraries. Some of the topics we will be reviewing include: 

• Topic   »    Review sources for academic articles   ♦  Laura Miller with the Hennepin County Library in Minneapolis asks for direction – Sara Weissman referenced databases at Hennepin including Academic Search Premiere and Proquest Discovery
• Topic   »    Computer Classes and Marketing Campaigns for Libraries    ♦  SIRLS student Donna Bloch at the University of Arizona requests marketing plans and strategies for computer classes  – How do you market your computer classes?
• Topic   »    Text Reference Services   ♦  Jennfier Snelling wants to know if libraries are using text reference services by vendors – Do you use a text reference product?
• Topic   »    Library Needs Assessment   ♦  Sue Compton in Flower Mound TX is investigating the costs and processes for Library Needs Assessments – What guidance can you offer?
• Topic   »    free presentation    ♦  Sheryl Hart in  announces the 100th Birthday of the Roanoke, Indiana Public Library – The celebration will include a presentation by Michael Hart of eBooks and Project Gutenberg – Everyone is invited!
• Topic   »    BTOP & BIP: How to Connect from ALA Washington on Vimeo  ♦  Diedre Conkling in Oregon offers ALA multimedia links designed to help explain and facilitate Round II stimulus applications
• Topic   »    Library Booksales  ♦  Frances Walters  in South Bend, IN asks for guidance orchestrating Library Book Sales with Library Friends Groups – What works best?
• Topic   »    Alternatives to Value Line  ♦  Jeff Lambert in Monrovia, CA notes high use by few patrons of Value Line and seeks cost-effective alternatives – Which database would you invest in?
• Topic   »    Chairs  ♦  Margaret M. Neill in beautiful Las Cruces, NM is looking for new reading room chairs – What products do you recommend?
• Topic   »    Book Jobbers     ♦  Vicky Brothers in Norfolk, NY would like comparisons of Book Jobbers such as Baker and Taylor – How do you rate the quality of service and condition of materials received?
• Topic   »    Gaming tournaments in libraries  ♦  Sarah Jesudason at the Tigard Public Library in Oregon is facilitating online gaming tournaments  for the library patrons – How would you facilitate a tournament?
• Topic   »    Online Computer Training  ♦  Sandra Ferguson at the Herrick District Library in Michigan is comparing on-line computer tutorials including: Atomic Learning, Lynda.com and CBTnuggets – What tutorials do you recommend that offer remote access for patrons?
• Topic   »    NetLibrary and TLC  ♦  Melissa Davidson in at the Staunton VA Public Library is looking at solutions for adding NetLibrary ebooks to TLC catalogs
• Topic   »    Librarian Beaten in Houston   ♦  Janet Lerner offers links a story about what can go wrong even in the best run libraries – Stay safe!
• Topic   »    Homeless survey for public librarians  ♦  Julie Ann Winkestein at UTK is investigating the relationship of libraries and homeless people – What services does you library provide?
• Topic   »    Wisconsin Federal Broadband Grant Approved, 385 Libraries To Get Fiber  ♦  Bob Bocher in Madison, WI gives great news about Wisconsin libraries getting a high fiber stimulus!
• Topic   »    Random heartwarming story for a Friday  ♦  John Richmond in Bartonville, IL offers a library story of community members coming together to help the people of Haiti.
• Topic   »    Looking at Stress in Public Libraries  ♦  Mary Wilkins Jordan at Simmons GSLIS requests your participation in a research survey on the cause of stress in  public library workplaces – What causes stress and pressure? – Let Mary Jordan know and take our poll too!

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