LINC Update

SirsiDynix Institute announces new offerings

The SirsiDynix Institute announces its webinar schedule for late spring and summer 2008. The SirsiDynix Institute will focus on "Open Libraries." The following webinars are scheduled over the course of the summer, including:

"Trends in e-Learning: What Does It Mean for Libraries?" on May 21, with Frank Cervone, professor of education and director of the Library, Information and Media Studies program at Chicago State University. Cervone will focus on how availability and interoperability are changing the way e-learning is being delivered as well how developments in open access as well as social networking are changing the way e-learning occurs.

"Beyond Web 2.0: Taking the Social Read-Write Web to the Enterprise Level" on June 13, with Marshall Breeding, director for innovative technologies and research at the Jean and Alexander Heard Library at Vanderbilt University. Breeding will give his view of how libraries can take Web 2.0 technologies to the next level and integrate them into their core automation infrastructure to better support their strategic missions.

"Video on the Web: A Primer" in on July 15 with David Lee King, digital branch and services manager at Topeka and Shawnee Library in Kansas. King will teach attendees to explore how libraries are using video for outreach and learning through a variety of case studies, discover tips on what types of content work best for different types of libraries, and learn what to consider when planning for and implementing videocasting at your library.

"Tame the Web" in August, Michael Stephens, assistant professor at Dominican University’s Graduate School of Library and Information Sciences, and a leading library blogger. Stephens will share his insights on open libraries.

Register for or view upcoming SirsiDynix Institute events on the SirsiDynix Institute website, www.sirsidynixinstitute.com. Archives, including podcasts and Windows Media files are also available to revisit after the event at the SirsiDynix Institute website. All SirsiDynix Institute sessions are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time, unless otherwise specified.

Acquisitions for LTLS Cataloging Center libraries

If you are using Horizon's Acquisitions module and you also are an LTLS Cataloging Center library, use the following procedures to notify the LTLS Cataloging Center staff about merging short bib acquisition records with MARC records:

1. For a PromptCat (now WorldCat Cataloging Partners) record, please email Vanessa Whippo vwhipp@lincolntrail.info, with a note listing for each item -- its title; the Horizon bib record number of the acquisition record; and the OCLC number of the corresponding MARC record.

2. If you need us to merge a short bib acquisition record with a MARC record for an item you've sent us for cataloging, simply attach (to the item) a note that contains the Horizon bib record number of the acquisition record.

Cataloging Center canvas bags needed

The LTLS Cataloging Center would like to remind school libraries to return all cataloging bags before the end of the school year. We need to inventory our supply in order to make sure we have enough in which to return items this fall.

OverDrive (MyMediaMall) 2nd International User Group Conference

OverDrive's 2nd International User Group Conference will be held July 24-27, 2008 in Cleveland, Ohio The conference will feature:
-Educational sessions, with live demonstrations and hands-on training from OverDrive experts
-Learn about the OverDrive MP3 Audiobook (compatible with iPods) and EPUB
-Promotion & Community Outreach
-Staff Training & Patron Support
-Take a personal tour of the Digital Bookmobile and have an early opportunity to discuss a potential event for your library
-Top publishers panel and exhibit hall
-Special events, including Cleveland Indians tickets, a tour of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and a private reception and concert at the House of Blues

The $149 Conference fee includes 2 ½ days of informative sessions and networking, pre-conference private reception, 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners, and tickets to special events at Cleveland landmarks. Register by contacting Shannon Mangan at Shannon@overdrive.com or (216) 573-6886 ext. 217 or visit www.digipalooza.com.

LINC Directors Group Meeting - May 21

The next meeting for the LINC Directors Group will be held on Wednesday, May 21, at 2:00 pm, at LTLS headquarters. An agenda for the meeting has been posted here.