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Dlg Launches Atlanta Newspaper Archive Jul 2010

Dlg Launches Atlanta Newspaper Archive

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article reports that the Digital Library of Georgia (DLG) has launched its online newspaper archive, The Atlanta Historic Newspapers Archive, at http://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/atlnewspapers.


Macon To Host Catalogers Conference Jul 2010

Macon To Host Catalogers Conference

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article offers information on the 2010 Online Audiovisual Catalogers (OLAC) conference to be held in Macon, Georgia on October 15-17, 2010.


Georgia Southwestern State News And Notes Jul 2010

Georgia Southwestern State News And Notes

Georgia Library Quarterly

Recent library news from Georgia Southwestern State.


Georgia State News And Notes Jul 2010

Georgia State News And Notes

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Recent library news from Georgia State University.


Mobile Library Brings Broadband Access Jul 2010

Mobile Library Brings Broadband Access

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article reports that the Chattahoochee Valley Libraries is launching a high-tech mobile library in early 2011.


Flint River Regional News And Notes Jul 2010

Flint River Regional News And Notes

Georgia Library Quarterly

Recent news from the Flint River Regional Library System.


Citizen Ambassadorship On Behalf Of Libraries, Ann Hamilton Jul 2010

Citizen Ambassadorship On Behalf Of Libraries, Ann Hamilton

Georgia Library Quarterly

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experiences as an ambassador to South Africa on behalf of libraries for the People to People organization.


Brooks Honored For Humanitarian Efforts Jul 2010

Brooks Honored For Humanitarian Efforts

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article announces that Mary Ellen Brooks received the Governor's Award in the Humanities from the University of Georgia on May 11, 2010 for her humanitarian efforts.


Valdosta State News And Notes Jul 2010

Valdosta State News And Notes

Georgia Library Quarterly

Recent library news from Valdosta State University.


Georgia Southern News And Notes Jul 2010

Georgia Southern News And Notes

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Recent library news from Georgia Southern University.


From The President, Carol Stanley Jul 2010

From The President, Carol Stanley

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article offers information on the Council of Media Organizations' Conference XXII in Athens, Georgia on October 13-15, 2010.


Constitution Day At Your Library: Promoting Your Federal Depository, Yadira V. Payne Jul 2010

Constitution Day At Your Library: Promoting Your Federal Depository, Yadira V. Payne

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article discusses how U.S. public libraries can promote federal depositories. According to the author, there are many benefits for libraries in applying for or retaining their federal depository status. The author says that a major benefit of being a federal depository is that all materials, including books, compact disks, and electronic documents, are provided free to the library by the Government Printing Office (GPO).


Gla Announces Slate Of Nominees For 2010 Officers Jul 2010

Gla Announces Slate Of Nominees For 2010 Officers

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article announces the nominations of Pat Carterette and Kim Eccles for the position of second vice president, and Debbie Holmes and Robin Shader for the position of secretary of the Georgia Library Association (GLA).


Public Library Trustee... "What's That?", Jim Connor Jul 2010

Public Library Trustee... "What's That?", Jim Connor

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article discusses the concept and characteristics of a public library trustee. According to the author, trustees come in many forms including bank officers who administer certain financial portfolios and court-appointed guardians. The author emphasizes that public library trustees should be prepared to seek out and welcome expertise and learning opportunities from library leaders and join peer groups in discussing mutual concerns and solutions.


Middle Georgia Tech News And Notes Jul 2010

Middle Georgia Tech News And Notes

Georgia Library Quarterly

Recent library news from Middle Georgia Technical College.


University Of Georgia News And Notes Jul 2010

University Of Georgia News And Notes

Georgia Library Quarterly

Recent library news from the University of Georgia.


University Of West Georgia News, Notes Jul 2010

University Of West Georgia News, Notes

Georgia Library Quarterly

Recent library news from the University of West Georgia.


Georgia Library Quarterly, Summer 2010, Susan Cooley Jul 2010

Georgia Library Quarterly, Summer 2010, Susan Cooley

Georgia Library Quarterly

Complete issue of Georgia Library Quarterly, Summer 2010, vol. 47, no. 3.


From The President, Carol Stanley Apr 2010

From The President, Carol Stanley

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article covers issues related to the Georgia Library Association (GLA) as of April 2010. The GLA Mid-Winter Planning Conference at Clayton State University on January 29 had record attendance. It cites the success of the inaugural Library Photo Contest of Georgia, with over 70 entries for the 10 categories for photographs taken between January 1 to February 14. A workshop on Frontline Advocacy will be conducted by American Library Association (ALA) president Camila Alire at DeKalb Public Library in Decatur on April 26.


Libraries Are The Answer To Difficult Times, Sally Reed Apr 2010

Libraries Are The Answer To Difficult Times, Sally Reed

Georgia Library Quarterly

The author asserts that libraries are the answer to tough times, which provide job-seeking opportunities, free continuing education and learning opportunities. She cites the role of the Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations (ALTAFF), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), in helping people who support libraries maximize their effectiveness at the local and state levels. She stresses the need for those who use libraries to exercise the power of their voices to make sure that libraries get the funding they need.


The Importance Of Being Earnest: A Librarian's Approach To Academic Leadership, Susan G. Broome Apr 2010

The Importance Of Being Earnest: A Librarian's Approach To Academic Leadership, Susan G. Broome

Georgia Library Quarterly

When accepting universitywide leadership roles, academic librarians bring skills in partnering, administration and sharing information that can build trust, lead to informed decisions, promote good will and strengthen the organization. Service in this capacity requires an understanding of and an appreciation for the community that resides within the institution.


Advocates Turn Out For Georgia Library Day Apr 2010

Advocates Turn Out For Georgia Library Day

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article presents the highlights of the Georgia Library Day held by the Georgia Library Association, Georgia Public Library Service, Georgia Association for Instructional Technology and the Georgia Library Media Association on March 10, 2010. Governor Sonny Perdue signed a proclamation that declares March 10 as Georgia Library Day. Senators Seth Harp of Midland and Jack Hill of Reidsville were also present. The presentations in the morning were followed by a visit to the state Capitol and a lunch at the Floyd Building.


Kennesaw State News And Notes Apr 2010

Kennesaw State News And Notes

Georgia Library Quarterly

Recent library news from Kennesaw State University.


University Of Georgia News And Notes Apr 2010

University Of Georgia News And Notes

Georgia Library Quarterly

Recent library news from the University of Georgia.


Valdosta State News And Notes Apr 2010

Valdosta State News And Notes

Georgia Library Quarterly

Recent library news from Valdosta State University.


Atlanta-Fulton News And Notes Apr 2010

Atlanta-Fulton News And Notes

Georgia Library Quarterly

Recent news from the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System.


Chattahoochee Valley News And Notes Apr 2010

Chattahoochee Valley News And Notes

Georgia Library Quarterly

Recent news from Chattahoochee Valley Libraries.


Friends Of Georgia Libraries News, Notes Apr 2010

Friends Of Georgia Libraries News, Notes

Georgia Library Quarterly

Recent news from the Friends of Georgia Libraries.


Resource Sharing Group Nets 100 Members Apr 2010

Resource Sharing Group Nets 100 Members

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article reports that the new U.S. resource sharing group LYRA founded by the LYRASIS has attracted 100 members as of April 2010.


Mindful Leadership, Lyn Hopper Apr 2010

Mindful Leadership, Lyn Hopper

Georgia Library Quarterly

The author proposes mindful leadership for library officers and staff. She says that such leadership may be difficult to practice amid declining budgets but it is essential for effective leadership. She adds that psychologist Ellen Langer noted that job mindfulness boosts productivity, flexibility, leadership, innovation and job satisfaction. She claims that mindfulness originated from Buddhism by Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh to reduce stress and encourage healing.