LACONI

OPP Feb. 26 meeting

laconiopp — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:07:57 +0000

The Outreach, Programs, and Publicity section invites you to its Feb. 26 meeting on Reaching Out to ESL Populations. Click here for a flyer.

Let’s See Your Library Spaces!

tgreenwalt — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:34:38 +0000

Are you coming to Sally Decker Smith’s program on Creating a Dynamic Library Atmosphere? Sally, along with Ted Swigon, the former exhibits director at the Museum of Science and Industry, will be at Harold Washington Library Center on February 19th. They will be sharing their expertise on making your library’s physical space more conducive to a quality user experience, not to mention more aesthetically pleasing.

Sally and Ted are raising the stakes. Do you have a space in your library that you’d like to redesign? Send us a photo, and we’ll discuss it in the presentation. We’re hoping to get about 10 good examples. Those brave souls who offer their libraries up will receive some great advice on improving their environment.

Send your photos to Michaela at michaelahaberkern at yahoo dot com. We do ask that only one space per library is submitted. We look forward to seeing your examples!

What’s Your Great Idea?

admin — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:58:44 +0000

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Technology Petting Zoo

tgreenwalt — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:18:54 +0000

Creating a Test Post

admin — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:05:31 +0000

Did you know you can create a test post? It’s easy!

Join LACONI

tgreenwalt — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:15:39 +0000

LACONI membership is open to all libraries. Membership dues are used to pay for informative programs that each section produces. Any member library is welcome to attend the programs, sending as many staff and board members as they wish. There is often a lunch following any section program which allows for the opportunity to meet and network with other librarians from other library systems.

Membership dues are $100 and cover the entire staff of a library. The dues are paid by the library each November and are good until the following October. Please send in the Membership Form with your payment to sign up.

If you have any other questions about membership, please send them our way using the form below.

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Annual Salary Survey

tgreenwalt — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:14:25 +0000

The LACONI Salary Survey is an annual survey of public libraries in the Northern Illinois Area. The survey includes salaries for all staff members within individual libraries, in addition to budget and facility information. Every other year, a library benefits section is included. The survey is available in print, CD and email (Excel) formats.

To order a copy of the survey, please print and mail in the order form.

Best of the Best

tgreenwalt — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:13:33 +0000

Every three years, the Outreach/ Promotion/ Programming Section presents an all-day Best of the Best showcase whcih feature samples of live performers by librayr presenters. The group also publishes the Best of the Best resource guide to programs for adults. The Best of the Best is available in CD format.

To order a copy of the most recent Best of the Best, click here.

Harvest of Resources Directory

tgreenwalt — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:12:13 +0000

The Harvest of Resources Directory of Performers is a valuable tool containing descriptions, costs, and contact information for hundreds of performers available for hire in the Northern Illinois area.

LIBRARIANS:

Use the online version of the Harvest of Resources Directory as an alternative to the print directory. The new format allows users of the online version to leave comments about the performers, so take advantage of this option to communicate with other Librarians!

You may also purchase a print copy of the Directory for $15. To order, please contact Jennifer Brander at laconiyss@gmail.com.

PERFORMERS:

Performers interested in joining our online version of the Directory can contact Jennifer Brander at laconiyss@gmail.com.

Membership Directory

tgreenwalt — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:11:14 +0000

Below is a list of LACONI member libraries. Any person who works for that library is eligible to attend any of the LACONI section programs. If you do not see your library’s name on the list below, you can join LACONI to receive access to the programs and benefits we offer.

A
Acorn (Oak Forest)
     MLS
Addison
    DLS
Algonquin Area
     NSLS
Alsip-Merrionette Park
     MLS
Antioch
      NSLS
Arlington Heights
     NSLS
Aurora
     DLS

B
Barrington Area
     NSLS
Bartlett
     DLS
Batavia Public Library
     DLS
Bellwood
    MLS
Bensenville
     DLS
Berkeley
    MLS
Berwyn
     MLS
Bloomingdale
     DLS
Blue Island
    MLS
Bridgeview
     MLS
Broadview
    MLS
Brookfield
       MLS

C
Calumet City
    MLS
Carol Stream
     DLS
Cary Area
     NSLS
Chicago
     CPS
Chicago Ridge
     MLS
Cicero
     MLS
Clarendon Hills
     MLS
Coal City
     PALS
Cook Memorial
     NSLS
Crestwood
     MLS
Crete
     MLS
Crystal Lake
     NSLS

D
DeKalb
    PALS
Deerfield
     NSLS
Des Plaines
       NSLS
Des Plains Valley (Lockport)
     PALS
Dolton Public Library
    MLS
Downers Grove
     MLS
DuPage Library System
     DLS

E
Eisenhower
     MLS
ELA Area (Lake Zurich)
     NSLS
Ella Johnson Memorial (Hampshire)
     PALS
Elk Grove Village
     NSLS
Elmhurst
     MLS
Elmwood Park
     MLS
Evergreen Park
     MLS

F
Flossmoor
     MLS
Forest Park
     MLS
Fountaindale
     PALS
Fossil Ridge
     PALS
Fox River Grove
     NSLS
Frankfort
     MLS
Franklin Park
    DLS
Fremont (Mundelein)
     NSLS

G
Gail Borden (Elgin)
     NSLS
Geneva
     DLS
Glencoe
     NSLS
Glenside
     DLS
Glenview
     NSLS
Glenwood-Lynwood
     MLS
Grayslake
     NSLS
Green Hills (Palos Hills)
    MLS

H
Helen Plum (Lombard)
     DLS
Highland Park
    NSLS
Hinsdale
    MLS
Homer Township
    PALS
Homewood
     MLS
Huntley Area
     NSLS

I
Indian Prairie(Darien)
     MLS
Indian Trails (Wheeling)
     NSLS

J
Johnsburg
     PALS
Joliet
     PALS

L
LaGrange
     MLS
LaGrange Park
     MLS
Lake Forest
     NSLS
Lake Villa
    NSLS
Lansing
     MLS
Lemont
    PALS
Lincolnwood
    NSLS
Lisle
     MLS
Lyons
     MLS

M
Manhattan
     PALS
McHenry
     NSLS
Matteson
     MLS
Maywood
     MLS
Melrose Park
     MLS
Messenger (North Aurora)
     DLS
Midlothian
    MLS
Mokena
     PALS
Morton Grove Public
       NSLS

N
Naperville
     DLS
New Lenox
     PALS
Niles
     NSLS
Nippersink (Richmond)
     PALS
Northbrook
     NLSL
Northlake
      MLS
North Riverside
     MLS
North Suburban
     PALS
North Suburban Library System
     NSLS

O
Oak Brook
   DLS
Oak Lawn
     MLS
Oak Park
     MLS
Orland Park
     MLS
Oswego
     PALS

P
Palatine
     NSLS
Palos Heights
     MLS
Palos Park
   MLS
Park Forest
     MLS
Park Ridge
     NSLS
Plainfield
     PALS
Prairie Trails (Burbank)
     MLS
Prospect Heights
     NSLS

R
River Forest
     MLS
Richton Park
     MLS
Riverside
    MLS
Rolling Meadows
     NSLS
Roselle
     DLS

S
Schaumburg Township
     NSLS
Skokie
     NSLS
South Holland
     MLS
Somonauk
        PALS
St. Charles
     DLS
Steger-South Chicago Heights
     MLS
Sterling
     MLS
Stickney-Forest View
       MLS
Sugar Grove
     DLS

T
Thomas Ford (Western Springs)
       MLS
Three Rivers Public Library District
    PALS
Tinley Park
     MLS
Town & Country (Elburn)
     DLS

V
Vernon Area (Lincolnshire)
   NSLS
Villa Park
     DLS

W
Warren-Newport
    NSLS
Warrenville
    DLS
Wauconda
     NSLS
Waukegan
     NSLS
West Chicago
     DLS
Westchester
     MLS
Wheaton
     DLS
Wilmette
     NSLS
Winfield
     DLS
Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District
     NSLS
Wood Dale
    DLS
Woodridge
     MLS
Woodstock
     PALS
Worth
     MLS

Z
Zion Benton
     NSLS