LTLS - Quick Connections

Volunteers Needed

The State Library is seeking volunteers to assist with interviewing veterans on May 22 from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (volunteers need not work the entire time). Training on how to conduct the interviews is available on WebJunction Illinois . If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please contact Lynda Maddox by Friday May 16th at (217) 524-5866.

Public Per Capita Grants

The Illinois State Library has announced several workshops around the State for discussing the new public per capita grant requirements.  LTLS will be hosting sessions as well in the Fall.  Dates and times are still being arranged.  We will announce the workshop on next year's calendar to be released in late July.

Weekly Poll

Be sure to check out our weekly poll below, or on our home page.

You can also view results from previous weekly polls.

Security Cases to Give Away

The Addison Public Library is giving away approximately 2000 Gressco KWIK DVD security cases (Gressco catalog # 89011), 2500 KWIK CD security cases (Gressco catalog # 89001), 50 KWIK extra capacity DVD security cases (Gressco catalog # 89014), and 25 KWIK double CD security cases (Gressco catalog # 89002). They are available in any quantity requested. A donation is appreciated but not required. Contact Jennifer Handell at handell@addisonlibrary.org.

What's New @ WJIL

We’re # 1! Only 6 months after the official launch, WebJunction Illinois has reached the top of the heap in WJ registrations. Read all about it along with information on the most recent Fundraising Basics archive from ALS, an original article from an Illinois Special Librarian, and registration information on a free upcoming learning webinar called Introduction to Shaping Outcomes. All in the latest “What’s New @ WJIL” at the following link:

http://webjunctionworks.org/il/blog/index.php/2008/05/06/new-wj-il-0506/