Have you seen the newest OCLC membership report?  It is called Perceptions of Libraries 2010: Context and Community and you can download it for free.  This publication provides updated information and new insights into information consumers and their online information habits, preferences and perceptions. Particular attention is paid to how the current economic downturn has affected information-seeking behaviors and how those changes are reflected in the use and perception of libraries.
The OCLC membership report explores:
•        Technological and economic shifts since 2005
•        Lifestyle changes Americans have made during the recession, including increased use of the library and other online resources
•        How a negative change to employment status impacts use and perceptions of the library
•        How Americans use online resources and libraries in 2010
•        Perceptions of libraries and information resources based on life stage, from teens to college students, to senior Americans.
The membership report is based on U.S. data from an online survey conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of OCLC. OCLC analyzed and summarized the results in order to produce this report.
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 Download the free report here or order print copies of the report for a nominal fee to cover the cost of printing and shipping. It is recommended using legal size paper when it is printed.
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Online Class: Connect, Create, Collaborate: Supporting Teen Needs with Technology
In this course, participants will learn why teens need librarians to integrate technology into every aspect of service from homework help to readers advisory to programming. They will also learn how libraries can integrate technology into the services they provide by using a wide-range of tools and devices including mobile technology and content creation hardware and software. Participants will complete the course knowing knowing how, through technology integration, librarians can help teens to succeed in problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, and learning.
2011 Books for Children Grant
The Libri Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2011 BOOKS FOR CHILDREN grants.
Application deadlines for 2011: There are two deadlines for two grant periods Postmarked by: January 23rd AND Postmarked by: April 15th.
Grants are awarded January 31st and April 30th.
If you want your books in time for your summer reading program, please apply for a January grant. April grant recipients may not receive their books until after most summer reading programs begin.
Application guidelines and forms may be downloaded from the Foundation’s website at:Â www.librifoundation.org.