The Willoughby City Library is holding a Pop-Up Library at the Thursday Street Markets and Victoria Ave Mall in Chatswood. Representatives from various library teams will staff the Pop-Up Library to promote the library's collection, resources, and events. The goals are to reach new patrons, sign up members, and increase awareness of e-resources and in-person activities. Success will be measured by visitors, circulation, sign-ups, and exposure. At their first Pop-Up Library, they had over 95 interactions including new members, items borrowed and returned, and inquiries about services and events. Lessons learned include having bilingual staff, weather-dependent success, eye-catching displays, and promotion of specific
Comic Gong is an annual comic convention event held at Wollongong City Library that has grown significantly since its inception in 2013. It was created to promote the library's graphic novel collection, foster community engagement, and provide a youth-focused free event. Over the years it has increased attendance from over 1,000 to nearly 6,000 people, required more extensive staffing and planning, and led to major growth of the library's graphic novel collections. It has also been successful in attracting new members and increasing other library programs and services, establishing the library as a center for pop culture in the community. Plans are underway to continue expanding the popular event in 2017.
Prestons at Special Collections, May 2014Kira A. Dietz
The Special Collections department at Virginia Tech houses rare books, manuscripts, photographs, and other materials relating to the history of Virginia Tech and the surrounding region. It has extensive holdings documenting the Preston family, including papers, deeds, letters, and other items spanning from 1745 to the late 19th century. The department actively collects materials about the Prestons, Blacksburg, and other topics and makes the collections available for research.
The document outlines different types of co-curricular activities (CCA), including literary activities like debate clubs and school magazines, physical activities like sports and scouting, aesthetic and cultural activities like music and art, civic activities like student councils, social welfare activities focused on community service, and leisure activities to occupy free time like collections and reading. Excursions are also included and involve trips to locations like museums, zoos, and exhibitions.
The Extreme History Project held its Annual Meeting on January 25, 2014. The goals of the meeting were to introduce our new venture "Adventure Through Time" and encourage the team to make Extreme History work for them.
This document summarizes efforts to showcase the Willy Russell archive and its impact. It describes:
1. The Willy Russell archive deposited at LJMU in 2013, including over 5,000 items, and an exhibition launched to showcase the archive which sparked interest.
2. The "Willy Russell: Behind the Scenes" exhibition at the Kirkby Gallery from 2015-2016, which featured over 250 archive items and attracted over 2,400 visitors. Feedback was very positive.
3. Plans to tour the exhibition, hold future exhibitions, and opportunities for further partnership, which will increase exposure for the archive and reach new audiences.
This document discusses the history of feminism in libraries and archives. It outlines several organizations formed within the ALA to address issues of sexism, such as the Feminist Task Force and Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship. It also describes several notable archives that focus on women's history, including the Sophia Smith Collection, Schlesinger Library, and Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture. These archives house important primary sources from feminist movements as well as the papers and records of influential women.
Creating Communities of Interest Around Museum Collections: Smithsonian on th...Effie Kapsalis
The Smithsonian Flickr Commons project launched two years ago to share the institution's photo collections online. It has since grown to include content from 39 national and international organizations. The project achieved its original goals of increasing public access and encouraging reuse of the collections, with over 3.7 million views and positive community engagement and feedback. The initiative has also led to a photo donation and more information being provided about photos through public research efforts.
The Willoughby City Library is holding a Pop-Up Library at the Thursday Street Markets and Victoria Ave Mall in Chatswood. Representatives from various library teams will staff the Pop-Up Library to promote the library's collection, resources, and events. The goals are to reach new patrons, sign up members, and increase awareness of e-resources and in-person activities. Success will be measured by visitors, circulation, sign-ups, and exposure. At their first Pop-Up Library, they had over 95 interactions including new members, items borrowed and returned, and inquiries about services and events. Lessons learned include having bilingual staff, weather-dependent success, eye-catching displays, and promotion of specific
Comic Gong is an annual comic convention event held at Wollongong City Library that has grown significantly since its inception in 2013. It was created to promote the library's graphic novel collection, foster community engagement, and provide a youth-focused free event. Over the years it has increased attendance from over 1,000 to nearly 6,000 people, required more extensive staffing and planning, and led to major growth of the library's graphic novel collections. It has also been successful in attracting new members and increasing other library programs and services, establishing the library as a center for pop culture in the community. Plans are underway to continue expanding the popular event in 2017.
Prestons at Special Collections, May 2014Kira A. Dietz
The Special Collections department at Virginia Tech houses rare books, manuscripts, photographs, and other materials relating to the history of Virginia Tech and the surrounding region. It has extensive holdings documenting the Preston family, including papers, deeds, letters, and other items spanning from 1745 to the late 19th century. The department actively collects materials about the Prestons, Blacksburg, and other topics and makes the collections available for research.
The document outlines different types of co-curricular activities (CCA), including literary activities like debate clubs and school magazines, physical activities like sports and scouting, aesthetic and cultural activities like music and art, civic activities like student councils, social welfare activities focused on community service, and leisure activities to occupy free time like collections and reading. Excursions are also included and involve trips to locations like museums, zoos, and exhibitions.
The Extreme History Project held its Annual Meeting on January 25, 2014. The goals of the meeting were to introduce our new venture "Adventure Through Time" and encourage the team to make Extreme History work for them.
This document summarizes efforts to showcase the Willy Russell archive and its impact. It describes:
1. The Willy Russell archive deposited at LJMU in 2013, including over 5,000 items, and an exhibition launched to showcase the archive which sparked interest.
2. The "Willy Russell: Behind the Scenes" exhibition at the Kirkby Gallery from 2015-2016, which featured over 250 archive items and attracted over 2,400 visitors. Feedback was very positive.
3. Plans to tour the exhibition, hold future exhibitions, and opportunities for further partnership, which will increase exposure for the archive and reach new audiences.
This document discusses the history of feminism in libraries and archives. It outlines several organizations formed within the ALA to address issues of sexism, such as the Feminist Task Force and Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship. It also describes several notable archives that focus on women's history, including the Sophia Smith Collection, Schlesinger Library, and Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture. These archives house important primary sources from feminist movements as well as the papers and records of influential women.
Creating Communities of Interest Around Museum Collections: Smithsonian on th...Effie Kapsalis
The Smithsonian Flickr Commons project launched two years ago to share the institution's photo collections online. It has since grown to include content from 39 national and international organizations. The project achieved its original goals of increasing public access and encouraging reuse of the collections, with over 3.7 million views and positive community engagement and feedback. The initiative has also led to a photo donation and more information being provided about photos through public research efforts.
The document provides statistics about the resources and usage of the Alaska library catalog over the last 5 years, including 11k ebooks, 40k physical items, 6 million items in the catalog, 70k annual visits with a 20% increase in checkouts over 5 years. It also discusses the library's summer reading goals of sparking curiosity and teaching lifelong learning, as well as information about Friends of the Library and art education endowments to support the library. Planned next steps include hiring an intern and building a covered shelter.
The document provides ideas for senior programs at libraries, including topics to cover and trends to replicate. Some suggestions included holding clubs or recurring events on topics like cooking, crafts, writing, music and dance. The document also outlines considerations for running clubs, such as realistic timelines, multi-generational activities, and rotating leaders. Overall, the document offers a wide range of program ideas targeted towards seniors and strategies for growing participation in clubs.
The Friends of the Kalderimi was founded to preserve and maintain the network of old stone-paved footpaths (kalderimi) in South Pelion, Greece. With help from local communities and volunteers, the group has cleared and opened up lost paths, created maps, and organized walking programs to encourage tourism. Village groups are key to sustain the paths long-term through community involvement and fundraising to support ongoing maintenance of their local paths.
Kathy Hale, Director, Savonburg Public Library, Savonburg, KS (Population served 103)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2018
February 23, 2018
http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk
This document summarizes upcoming events for the Leo Club at Byrne Creek Secondary School:
- The Daffodil Month/Yellow Day fundraiser on April 24th to raise money for charity by selling cupcakes and daffodil pins.
- An upcoming camping trip to Manning Park from April 24th-27th. Volunteers are needed to help with luggage drop-off and transportation.
- Upcoming volunteer opportunities including Grade 7 orientation, the school leaving ceremony, and various club events like Café Perfecto and a trivia night.
- Sign-up sheets were available at the meeting for interested volunteers.
Penn Valley Telford's family night will resume in the fall. The sermon series discusses relationships. Support GCS by using your Giant card with school number 03582. Remember to close windows when leaving rooms at the Telford campus. The summer favorite meets Thursdays at 6am to discuss the church's purpose and mission. Thank you to sports camp volunteers. A blood drive will be held tomorrow and a community night is on August 11th. The annual meeting and women's conference are also announced.
The Library of Michigan is seeking donations of published materials on various topics related to Michigan such as transportation, cookbooks, architecture, African Americans, magazines, music, women, military, art books, membership directories, event posters, technology and innovation, business materials, atlases and maps, floral and agriculture, secret societies, and arts to help build their collection. Interested donors should contact the Library of Michigan at their Lansing address or email provided for more information on donating gently used books and other published works.
This document contains a resume for Samantha Gartner outlining her education, work experience, skills, and references. She received a Master's degree in Museum Studies from the University of Leicester in the UK and a Bachelor's degree in History from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Her work experience includes internships at the Royal College of Physicians and various roles as a docent, interpreter, and visitor assistant at history museums and historical sites in the UK, Wisconsin, and Milwaukee. She also has experience in social media, billing, barista work, and project management.
Community Reading: Libraries and the Social Experience of BooksMelendra Sanders
This document discusses the role of libraries in providing social experiences and programming for communities of different sizes. It outlines the types of programming libraries offer for different age groups, from early literacy programs for preschoolers to activities for middle and high schoolers like book clubs and advisory boards. The document also describes the resources and support provided by the North Central Kansas Library System to member libraries, such as continuing education workshops, collection development assistance, and a rotating collection of materials.
Jon discovered a photo of his grandmother in a DP camp on Flickr that he had never seen before. He connected with the person who uploaded the photo, and within minutes they had a discussion about his grandmother's experiences in the Holocaust. This highlighted for Jon and others the power of social media platforms to connect people and share information about the past.
A presentation given at the event "Conversations with Cataloguers" held at Cardiff University, 6th March 2012 : the history of the Salisbury Library, and issues around its classification and propsed reclassification
Save The Children Canada: Book Distribution Accountability Report for June t...Manisha Khetarpal
This document summarizes the distribution of books by Save the Children Canada to Indigenous communities from June to December 2014. It provides details of the 13 geographic sites visited and 50 occasions where over 17,975 books were distributed. The busiest months were July, August and November. Distribution occurred through schools, colleges, recreation departments, literacy programs and other community events. The support of tribal, provincial and federal governments is appreciated.
The Great Reading Takeaway - Norfolk's Library and Information ServiceCILIP PPRG
The document summarizes a countywide reading promotion campaign held in Norfolk libraries. The campaign aimed to increase book borrowing by 1 book per opening hour and targeted non-borrowers. It featured colorful takeaway-style menus promoting books from different cultures. Events like author talks and cultural performances accompanied new book collections. The campaign was successful, exceeding its goal and engaging many new readers through affordable community partnerships.
The document summarizes services and resources available to educators through the Pasadena Public Library. It describes various programs for educators, students, and children including workshops, storytimes, book clubs, STEAM programs, databases, and more. It provides contact information for branch libraries and highlights additional resources like mental health kits, STEAM kits, publishing opportunities for teens, and the library's summer reading program.
This document provides information about upcoming events organized by the Royal Historical Society of Victoria, including a lecture on the Great Melbourne Telescope and its restoration, a talk on the many lives of Kenneth Myer, and an exhibition celebration for the closing of the Flinders Street Station exhibition. It also discusses the society's involvement in History Week and Melbourne Open House events, and improvements made to the society's building including window renovations. The president reflects on the society's activities and accomplishments over the past few months.
2015 Building Programs for Seniors HandoutALATechSource
This document provides many ideas for programming and services for seniors at libraries, including no-fines policies, technology help, intergenerational programs, health and financial workshops, book clubs, crafts, history and travel themes, and partnerships with local organizations. It emphasizes making programs accessible, repeating popular events, and including social opportunities to support independence and quality of life for seniors.
Handout for Building Great Program for Seniors WorkshopALATechSource
The document provides an overview of program ideas for seniors, including trends and topics that are of interest. It discusses the characteristics and interests of different generations, such as the Greatest Generation and Baby Boomers. A variety of program topics are suggested, such as health and fitness, safety, technology training, crafts, music, and books. The document emphasizes offering a variety of low-cost, educational, and social opportunities tailored to seniors' interests in independence, social engagement, lifelong learning, and more. It also provides ideas for expanding existing clubs and recurring events for seniors.
The document provides statistics about the resources and usage of the Alaska library catalog over the last 5 years, including 11k ebooks, 40k physical items, 6 million items in the catalog, 70k annual visits with a 20% increase in checkouts over 5 years. It also discusses the library's summer reading goals of sparking curiosity and teaching lifelong learning, as well as information about Friends of the Library and art education endowments to support the library. Planned next steps include hiring an intern and building a covered shelter.
The document provides ideas for senior programs at libraries, including topics to cover and trends to replicate. Some suggestions included holding clubs or recurring events on topics like cooking, crafts, writing, music and dance. The document also outlines considerations for running clubs, such as realistic timelines, multi-generational activities, and rotating leaders. Overall, the document offers a wide range of program ideas targeted towards seniors and strategies for growing participation in clubs.
The Friends of the Kalderimi was founded to preserve and maintain the network of old stone-paved footpaths (kalderimi) in South Pelion, Greece. With help from local communities and volunteers, the group has cleared and opened up lost paths, created maps, and organized walking programs to encourage tourism. Village groups are key to sustain the paths long-term through community involvement and fundraising to support ongoing maintenance of their local paths.
Kathy Hale, Director, Savonburg Public Library, Savonburg, KS (Population served 103)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2018
February 23, 2018
http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk
This document summarizes upcoming events for the Leo Club at Byrne Creek Secondary School:
- The Daffodil Month/Yellow Day fundraiser on April 24th to raise money for charity by selling cupcakes and daffodil pins.
- An upcoming camping trip to Manning Park from April 24th-27th. Volunteers are needed to help with luggage drop-off and transportation.
- Upcoming volunteer opportunities including Grade 7 orientation, the school leaving ceremony, and various club events like Café Perfecto and a trivia night.
- Sign-up sheets were available at the meeting for interested volunteers.
Penn Valley Telford's family night will resume in the fall. The sermon series discusses relationships. Support GCS by using your Giant card with school number 03582. Remember to close windows when leaving rooms at the Telford campus. The summer favorite meets Thursdays at 6am to discuss the church's purpose and mission. Thank you to sports camp volunteers. A blood drive will be held tomorrow and a community night is on August 11th. The annual meeting and women's conference are also announced.
The Library of Michigan is seeking donations of published materials on various topics related to Michigan such as transportation, cookbooks, architecture, African Americans, magazines, music, women, military, art books, membership directories, event posters, technology and innovation, business materials, atlases and maps, floral and agriculture, secret societies, and arts to help build their collection. Interested donors should contact the Library of Michigan at their Lansing address or email provided for more information on donating gently used books and other published works.
This document contains a resume for Samantha Gartner outlining her education, work experience, skills, and references. She received a Master's degree in Museum Studies from the University of Leicester in the UK and a Bachelor's degree in History from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Her work experience includes internships at the Royal College of Physicians and various roles as a docent, interpreter, and visitor assistant at history museums and historical sites in the UK, Wisconsin, and Milwaukee. She also has experience in social media, billing, barista work, and project management.
Community Reading: Libraries and the Social Experience of BooksMelendra Sanders
This document discusses the role of libraries in providing social experiences and programming for communities of different sizes. It outlines the types of programming libraries offer for different age groups, from early literacy programs for preschoolers to activities for middle and high schoolers like book clubs and advisory boards. The document also describes the resources and support provided by the North Central Kansas Library System to member libraries, such as continuing education workshops, collection development assistance, and a rotating collection of materials.
Jon discovered a photo of his grandmother in a DP camp on Flickr that he had never seen before. He connected with the person who uploaded the photo, and within minutes they had a discussion about his grandmother's experiences in the Holocaust. This highlighted for Jon and others the power of social media platforms to connect people and share information about the past.
A presentation given at the event "Conversations with Cataloguers" held at Cardiff University, 6th March 2012 : the history of the Salisbury Library, and issues around its classification and propsed reclassification
Save The Children Canada: Book Distribution Accountability Report for June t...Manisha Khetarpal
This document summarizes the distribution of books by Save the Children Canada to Indigenous communities from June to December 2014. It provides details of the 13 geographic sites visited and 50 occasions where over 17,975 books were distributed. The busiest months were July, August and November. Distribution occurred through schools, colleges, recreation departments, literacy programs and other community events. The support of tribal, provincial and federal governments is appreciated.
The Great Reading Takeaway - Norfolk's Library and Information ServiceCILIP PPRG
The document summarizes a countywide reading promotion campaign held in Norfolk libraries. The campaign aimed to increase book borrowing by 1 book per opening hour and targeted non-borrowers. It featured colorful takeaway-style menus promoting books from different cultures. Events like author talks and cultural performances accompanied new book collections. The campaign was successful, exceeding its goal and engaging many new readers through affordable community partnerships.
The document summarizes services and resources available to educators through the Pasadena Public Library. It describes various programs for educators, students, and children including workshops, storytimes, book clubs, STEAM programs, databases, and more. It provides contact information for branch libraries and highlights additional resources like mental health kits, STEAM kits, publishing opportunities for teens, and the library's summer reading program.
This document provides information about upcoming events organized by the Royal Historical Society of Victoria, including a lecture on the Great Melbourne Telescope and its restoration, a talk on the many lives of Kenneth Myer, and an exhibition celebration for the closing of the Flinders Street Station exhibition. It also discusses the society's involvement in History Week and Melbourne Open House events, and improvements made to the society's building including window renovations. The president reflects on the society's activities and accomplishments over the past few months.
2015 Building Programs for Seniors HandoutALATechSource
This document provides many ideas for programming and services for seniors at libraries, including no-fines policies, technology help, intergenerational programs, health and financial workshops, book clubs, crafts, history and travel themes, and partnerships with local organizations. It emphasizes making programs accessible, repeating popular events, and including social opportunities to support independence and quality of life for seniors.
Handout for Building Great Program for Seniors WorkshopALATechSource
The document provides an overview of program ideas for seniors, including trends and topics that are of interest. It discusses the characteristics and interests of different generations, such as the Greatest Generation and Baby Boomers. A variety of program topics are suggested, such as health and fitness, safety, technology training, crafts, music, and books. The document emphasizes offering a variety of low-cost, educational, and social opportunities tailored to seniors' interests in independence, social engagement, lifelong learning, and more. It also provides ideas for expanding existing clubs and recurring events for seniors.
This document provides an agenda and resources for a panel discussion on running Dungeons and Dragons games in libraries. The panel will include librarians from three different libraries discussing how their DnD programs started, how they find volunteers, and how they format their games. The agenda also allocates time at the end for a general discussion of gaming options in libraries, including board games and video games. Contact information is provided for the panelists.
This document discusses how genrefying, or organizing a library collection by genre rather than Dewey Decimal System, can improve a library. It outlines the benefits of genrefying such as aligning with common core standards, making non-fiction texts more accessible. It provides examples of genre and subgenre classifications like Pets: Dogs and Animals: Giraffes. Feedback from students and teachers indicates genrefying makes finding materials much easier. The library assistant who implemented genrefying at their school saw circulation increase and positive responses from patrons.
Everything librarians need to know to help genealogists but were afraid to askNicole Wedemeyer Miller
This presentation provides librarians with an overview of how to help genealogists in their research. It discusses that genealogists can be intimidating for librarians due to the open-ended nature of their questions. However, the presentation provides tips for librarians to gain a basic understanding of genealogical sources and processes. It also offers guidance on how to structure reference interviews to best assist genealogists and identify the resources needed to answer their questions. Finally, the presentation provides ideas for programming that libraries can offer to attract and instruct genealogists in using available research materials and tools.
Building Great Programs for Seniors: Presenter Outline (July 2020)ALAeLearningSolutions
The document provides many ideas for programming and services for senior citizens at libraries. It discusses ideas like technology training classes, book clubs focused on different decades, craft programs, health and wellness activities, history and genealogy programs, and more. The ideas are aimed at making programming accessible and engaging for older adults. Friends groups and volunteers are mentioned as ways to help fund and support senior programming. Partnerships with other organizations serving seniors are also recommended. The document contains a wealth of specific program topic ideas spanning areas like history, arts, health, technology, and more.
Helman Tor is a large granite rock formation situated near three parishes in mid-Cornwall. The research project, sponsored by CAVA, aims to document the cultural landscape and history of Helman Tor through community engagement and oral histories. Initial research proved difficult without local knowledge, but engaging with long-time residents like Pete Keen and Ivan provided invaluable insights into how the landscape shaped community identity and past uses of the area over generations. The research will be presented in a traveling exhibition and magazine to involve the public in understanding this important local cultural site.
This document provides tips for libraries to engage their local community through social media. It recommends that libraries talk about what is happening in the community rather than just themselves, get personal to connect with fans, mind their manners, and find common interests like sports, books, and music. The document also discusses strategies for libraries such as tweeting about local events, authors, businesses, and press; blurring boundaries by introducing staff; asking questions; and having fun on social media. It emphasizes getting involved in the real community through events and highlighting local partnerships. The key to success is described as organization, dedication, teamwork, time, trust, and administrative buy-in. The benefits are seen as having a high profile, programs, partnerships
Going Social to Get Local: How to Engage Your Community With Social MediaRachel Smalter Hall
Many of us now know the nuts and bolts of how to use Facebook and Twitter. But how do you take that to the next level by engaging your customer base? The social media team at Lawrence Public Library (KS) shares concrete tips and examples of how we've used Twitter, Facebook and other social media to leverage our local community and build a loyal base of 6000 local fans and followers. (Presented at: State Library of Kansas "Library as Community Center" webinar, March 2012; Kansas Library Association Annual Conference, April 2012; NEKLS Technology and Innovation Day, August 2012)
NCompass Live - Sept. 7, 2016
http://nlc.nebraska.gov/ncompasslive/
The third annual Trading Stories: a Native American Film Festival was hosted at the Chadron Public Library in July. Library Director Rossella Tesch and Marguerite Vey-Miller, from the Chadron Public Library Foundation, will talk about the 5 day event which included presentations, movies, food, discussions, guest artists, and a story time in Lakota. The highlight of the festival was the premiere of the Nebraska Public TV film Medicine Woman, a documentary that interweaves the lives of Native American women healers of today with the story of America’s first Native doctor, Susan La Flesche Picotte (1865-1915). The film will air nationally on PBS in November.
Libraries & Diversity for Not-so Diverse PopulationsMelendra Sanders
This presentation focuses on what the American Library Association (ALA) and it’s youth associations (ALSC & YALSA) have done in the past to support and encourage diverse collections and services, as well as what they are doing currently. It also suggests simple ways that libraries can successfully add diversity to their collections and make sure that those items circulate.
Sheila Cates was an extraordinary Montana librarian who served as the Library Development Coordinator at the Montana State Library from 1985 until her death from cancer in 1993. She had a tremendous impact through her energy, kindness, and ingenuity. She was named Montana Library Association's Librarian of the Year in 1993, and in 1994 the association established the Sheila Cates Scholarship in her honor to provide financial support for library education. Every year since, the Montana libraries community has fundraised and celebrated Sheila Cates' legacy through a traveling quilt and other events.
Filipino Readers' Choice Awards 2013 nominees and finalistsHoney de Peralta
The complete list of Filipino Readers' Choice Awards (FRCA) 2013 nominees and finalists, as presented during the Filipino ReaderCon 2013 Kick-Off. Finalists will be announced during the Filipino ReaderCon on Nov. 9, 2013.
Kickstart Community Caring
Janet McAllister, Director, Rochester Public Library District, IL (Pop Served: 7993)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2015
27 February 2015
http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/
The document discusses best practices for using Facebook to promote a library's services, events, and collections. It outlines 5 goals of a library Facebook page, including building community and engaging patrons. It provides tips on posting etiquette, how often to post content, and pages to follow for ideas and resources. The document also includes information on converting documents to JPEG format to share on Facebook.
The document provides information about using the Midwest Genealogy Center located in Independence, Missouri. It is the largest public genealogy library in the US, containing over 52,000 square feet of resources including books, microfilm, databases, maps, and periodicals. Key services and resources discussed include obtaining a free library card, using on-site computers to access subscription databases, the library catalog, research guides and websites, the microfilm collection, book and reference materials, maps, periodicals, and free genealogy classes.
Join Suzanne Walker, Children's Services Consultant from the Indiana State Library to get concrete examples of great teen-tested programs for your library! From duck tape to dunk tanks, get great program ideas that teens can't resist. Suzanne will cover crafts, clubs, and community involvement in this session that's sure to spice up your offerings.
The document provides 20 questions and answers about online genealogy resources. It lists websites for finding information on US Civil War soldiers, historical newspaper archives, Ellis Island records, burial sites, US census records, records on Ancestry.com, genealogy societies, oral history questions, historical photos, Revolutionary War records, marriage records, international genealogy sites, family Bibles, and top genealogy websites. The document serves as a guide to the many online resources available for family history research.
The film The History Boys examines representations of teaching and learning styles through the story of eight students at an all-boys school in 1980s Britain as they prepare for Oxbridge entrance exams. It depicts three different teaching styles: the unconventional Hector focuses on life lessons over exam content; Lintott teaches history directly; and Irwin uses new exam preparation techniques. The film also explores representations of class, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality among the teachers and students as the boys navigate their education.
Strategies for Effective Upskilling is a presentation by Chinwendu Peace in a Your Skill Boost Masterclass organisation by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan on 08th and 09th June 2024 from 1 PM to 3 PM on each day.
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
This presentation includes basic of PCOS their pathology and treatment and also Ayurveda correlation of PCOS and Ayurvedic line of treatment mentioned in classics.
How to Setup Warehouse & Location in Odoo 17 InventoryCeline George
In this slide, we'll explore how to set up warehouses and locations in Odoo 17 Inventory. This will help us manage our stock effectively, track inventory levels, and streamline warehouse operations.
How to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold MethodCeline George
Odoo provides an option for creating a module by using a single line command. By using this command the user can make a whole structure of a module. It is very easy for a beginner to make a module. There is no need to make each file manually. This slide will show how to create a module using the scaffold method.
How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17Celine George
An import error occurs when a program fails to import a module or library, disrupting its execution. In languages like Python, this issue arises when the specified module cannot be found or accessed, hindering the program's functionality. Resolving import errors is crucial for maintaining smooth software operation and uninterrupted development processes.
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...PECB
Denis is a dynamic and results-driven Chief Information Officer (CIO) with a distinguished career spanning information systems analysis and technical project management. With a proven track record of spearheading the design and delivery of cutting-edge Information Management solutions, he has consistently elevated business operations, streamlined reporting functions, and maximized process efficiency.
Certified as an ISO/IEC 27001: Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) Lead Implementer, Data Protection Officer, and Cyber Risks Analyst, Denis brings a heightened focus on data security, privacy, and cyber resilience to every endeavor.
His expertise extends across a diverse spectrum of reporting, database, and web development applications, underpinned by an exceptional grasp of data storage and virtualization technologies. His proficiency in application testing, database administration, and data cleansing ensures seamless execution of complex projects.
What sets Denis apart is his comprehensive understanding of Business and Systems Analysis technologies, honed through involvement in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). From meticulous requirements gathering to precise analysis, innovative design, rigorous development, thorough testing, and successful implementation, he has consistently delivered exceptional results.
Throughout his career, he has taken on multifaceted roles, from leading technical project management teams to owning solutions that drive operational excellence. His conscientious and proactive approach is unwavering, whether he is working independently or collaboratively within a team. His ability to connect with colleagues on a personal level underscores his commitment to fostering a harmonious and productive workplace environment.
Date: May 29, 2024
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