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SERLS Announces New Online Registration System

We have just updated our online events registration system to Evanced Solutions.  With this new calendar based system, you can search for events by location and event types by utilizing search filters.  You can display events as a list or by a monthly calendar.  Want automatic notification of events?  You can sign up for email notification and even narrow it by event types.  Need to cancel an event?  You can now do that easily online!  Check out our calendar at: www.serls.org/event.htm

New Cycle of  Kent State 12-12-12 MLIS Distance Learning Course starts Fall 2009 in Wellston

SERLS and Kent State are pleased to announce that a new, two year cycle of the 12-12-12 Distance Learning Program for graduate students interested in earning a Masters in Library and Information Science degree (MLIS) will begin fall 2009 at SERLS offices, 252 W. 13th Street, Wellston. Instruction is provided by interactive video and  web-based courses. Students in remote sites view the instructor on video screens or monitors, but all students can participate in class discussions. This video technology replicates a traditional classroom by allowing full interactivity and face-to-face communication. Students are able to complete the degree program in three years with course requirements of 12 hours each year.

For further information on the MLIS Distance Degree Program and the School of Library and Information Science, visit the website at http://www.slis.kent.edu or contact Mary Paschen at mpaschen@slis.kent.edu , (330) 672-5842 or (330) 672‑2782, or by mail at Kent State University, 314 Library, Kent School of Library & Information Science, Kent, OH 44242-0001.

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Is Your Library Secure?

Library security is a major concern for all library staff members.  To help your library, SERLS is initiating a Continuing Education Security Series.  Our kickoff workshop “How to Handle Problem Patrons”, is being offered at three locations:

 

• The State Library on Thursday, January 8

• SERLS offices in Wellston on Wednesday, January 14

• SEO at Caldwell on Wednesday, February 4

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to hear presenters Officer David Ferimer, Ohio State University Police department and Robert A. Wood, Director Dept. of Public Safety provide great tips on handling those problem patrons. These events are filling up fast, so please register soon.

Future Security Workshops scheduled include Blackbelt Librarian.

 

2008-2009 MEMBERSHIP YEAR IS OFF TO A GREAT START!

Our 2008-2009 membership year is off to a great start!  SERLS is offering more  workshops at various sites throughout the region to provide your library staff with high quality training opportunities.  We are also expanding our schedule to encompass some evening and weekend workshops to help accommodate the diverse schedules of library staff.  Please check out the "CE Events at a Glance" to the left or view our Events Calendar page for a more detailed listing of events.  The current events lineup covers topics such as Open Source Software in your Library, Microsoft Office 2007, Grant Writing, Performer's Showcase, Web 2.0, the Art of Supervising and much more!  Want to receive a discount on our CE Events?  Consider becoming an Enhanced Member with SERLS.  Not only will you save money with low or no-cost CE Events, but you will have the opportunity to take advantage of additional money-saving opportunities such as Consortium Purchasing and Vendor Discounts.

CE TRANSCRIPTS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE!

Need a record of your attendance to SERLS continuing education events? Our new CE Transcript system allows you generate a transcript of all SERLS classes that you have attended. Click here to access this new online feature now!

WE HAVE A WINNER FOR THE LOGO CONTEST!

Congratulations to Mark Palmer who submitted the winning logo for the SERLS logo contest. Mark is a 56 year-old displaced steel worker studying digital media design at Jefferson Community College in Steubenville, Ohio.  His interest in digital media as a second career stems from a love of photography and manipulating digital images.  He is married with two kids and four grandchildren. His hobbies include both full scale and radio controlled model aviation.   

 You will find our new logo on the top banner of our new website.  The contest was open to all students participating in a graphic arts program at a post-secondary school located within the SERLS region.  An honorable mention goes to Levi Carpenter of Otterbein College for his logo submission.

SERLS IS NOW OFFERING COPYING/PRINTING SERVICES!

Starting at the end of April, SERLS will be offering copying and printing services to all libraries located within the region.  For more information and pricing, please check out our services web page.

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SERLS ADDS STUDENT MEMBERSHIP

Effective on July 1 for the 2008-2009 membership year, any student living or going to school in the SERLS region and taking a library-related course of study can pay an annual fee and enjoy the benefit of reduced price continuing education workshops.  Contact the director, Mary Leffler for details.