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We want to highlight your library and your staff on our website and in our newsletter. Please send in any images you'd like to see, along with a brief description, to tracy.thompson@nellco.org or theresa.mccue@nellco.org. All images should be jpgs of at least 620 pixels wide by 310 tall. We can work with larger images but nothing smaller. Now hit us with your best shots! |
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Director's Corner
- Baker & Taylor and Blackwell
- BNA
As you probably know by now, Baker & Taylor has acquired Blackwell Book Services North America. YBP Library Services will be expanding to absorb Blackwell Book Services. NELLCO has longstanding relationships with both of these providers and extends discounts to members for print orders under existing agreements with both YBP and Blackwell. I am working to determine what effect this merger is going to have in the short term with respect to honoring the terms of these agreements. I will also be negotiating a revised single agreement. I will work toward one that synthesizes the most favorable terms from the two contracts. Please review the existing agreements and let me know if there are any issues or concerns that you'd like me to bear in mind during the renegotiation phase.
Most of you are also aware of the longstanding call for BNA to provide libraries with usage statistics for their electronic resources.Since the advent of the BNA Law School Program over 5 years ago law libraries have been trying to acquire usage reports for BNA content. In the last week we have learned a great deal about the progress BNA is making on this front.Last spring BNA hired a third party analytics vendor to develop their usage statistics capabilities. While they do not currently plan to be COUNTER compliant, they expect to provide the same type of information required by COUNTER without formal compliance.
NELLCO has issued a letter on behalf of our members commending BNA for taking these strides and encouraging them to continue to report out so that we can all stay abreast of these developments. Watch this space for future news!
Sincerely,
Tracy L. Thompson-Przylucki, Executive Director |
 Last Chance to Register for Computers in Libraries! |
NELLCO members can SAVE 50% on registration fees for the CIL conference slated for April 12-14 in Arlington, VA.
The program presents hundreds of opportunities for librarians and information professionals to learn and develop cutting edge skills, highlighting exciting new online initiatives and innovations in all types of information enterprises.
But you have to act fast! All registrations must be received by NELLCO no later than March 5, 2010! |
Advocacy Skills Workshop Webinar Series |
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
If you are interested in participating please contact your library director now to register.
NELLCO, LLLMC and LIPA, in conjunction with realChange Partners, have joined together to offer this series of online, interactive sessions to our members. Our joint underwriting of a portion of the cost allows us to offer the entire 4-part series for a fee of only $100.00 per participant. Sessions will be held on 4 consecutive Mondays at 2:00 pm ET, beginning on Mon. March 15. Registration is now open and will be limited to 50 participants.
The sessions will be led by Libby Post, President of Communication Services in Albany, NY. Communication Services offers a diverse range of services specifically designed to help libraries communicate their messages effectively and ensure long-term success.
Session 1 - The Power Is Already Yours: How branding your library can help you get a seat at the table.
This webinar will introduce the four part series with a look at how branding and marketing can enable you to be a more effective advocate for your library within your institution. We'll talk about positioning your library as an essential service for the various audiences you serve and how their commitment to the library will help you get a seat at the table when resources are being discussed and decided upon.
Session 2 - Advocacy: What Is It and How To Plan It
This webinar will review what advocacy is and how you can use it to your advantage. We'll also talk about how to plan your advocacy work, how to develop an effective message and how you can maximize your advocacy for the long-term in order to continue positioning your library as an essential service that deserves the resources you need.
Session 3 - Power Mapping: How to identify stakeholders and engage them in your advocacy work
This webinar will enable you to identify the people within your institution that you need on your side in order to be successful in your advocacy efforts. We'll focus on Power Mapping tools, developing specific messages for specific audiences, and the persuasive techniques you can use to build your base of support within your institution.
Session 4 - Face to Face: Making Your Case
This webinar will focus on positioning law librarians as leaders in their institutions, the power of personal persuasion and making effective presentations. We'll start with that all important 30-second elevator speech and delve into effective techniques for one-to-one meetings, speeches, PowerPoint presentations and other ways you'll be taking your message to the folks who need to hear it. |
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E-resource Trials |
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Submitted by Theresa McCue
- Gale /Making of Modern Law ~ 3/31/2010
- You will find information on pricing with trial access
- Trial access to the Trials, 1600-1926 collection
- Coming soon from Gale is the Primary Sources, 1660-1926 collection
Trade Law Guide ~ extended! 3/01/2010
- Access to an Innovative suite of research tools
- You will find information on pricing and trial access
- Step by Step how to guide on how to reduce your time consuming searches
Log on today www.NELLCO.org to access our current trials !!
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2-Day Grantwriting Workshop |
| Is your library looking for funding sources for a special project or initiative? Has the economy cut into your acquisitions budget at the same time your users need more access to information and additional services? Maybe grant funding is a solution. On March 18-19, 2010 NELLCO will be hosting a grantwriting workshop at Albany Law School offered by Grantwriting USA. For more information or to register click here. |
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What's in your profile? |
NELLCO members have you updated your online profile lately? Did you know that we use the information in your profile to send you information about renewals, trials and discounts? We also use your library profile information to supply vendors with your current IP and contact information. So...if you have not heard from NELLCO in awhile it may mean that your profile information is incorrect or out of date! Please take a moment to update your profile today so you don't miss out on any NELLCO member communications. | |
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