Exploring eBay for Affiliate Marketing

After a very rewarding and successful experience using the Amazon Associates program. I decided that I should start an additional revenue stream. I've been using Google Adsense and Amazon exclusively for my affiliate marketing projects, but I'd like to add eBay into the mix.


Many affiliate marketers have been earning a revenue from eBay, and I feel as though I've been missing my slice of the pie by not joining in on the fun. So today, I submitted an application to join the program. It was a relatively straight forward process, and I couldn't help but notice how easy they made it to join all of their international affiliate programs at once. With Amazon, you have to create a separate account for each international zone.

I'm curious as to how I might include eBay into my existing affiliate retail operations. I'm trying to increase my chances of earning, and also increase my revenue per month. I've been checking out some eBay marketing books that will hopefully help me to get the most out of the program, one of the books: How To Start Real Ebusinesses: Using Multiple Streams Of Income (Volume 1) .

Before anything, I'm going to have to be approved for the program. I submitted my website E-commerce For Everyone as my main website to use with the program. Hopefully, there isn't any issue with me using the eBay program on many different websites. Currently I'm operating over 60 different, affiliate retail websites, and if I keep doing what I'm doing (setting up a new one each week), then I feel 2010 will be a great year for me.

I'll follow up to this post if I get approved, and hopefully document the steps I'm taking on my road to success. I've been posting on my amazon associate blog over at WordPress, but since Blogger has integrated Amazon Associates, I might start to switch it up a little. I'll have to make it a point to post more in my Information Technology blog.

Branch Librarian for the Rush City Branch

East Central Regional Library seeks a Branch Librarian for the Rush City Branch for up to 35 hours per week. A Bachelor's Degree is required; MLS or MLIS or completion of the Minnesota Voluntary Library Certification Program is preferred. 2 years relevant experience is required. The ability to work independently as well skills in customer service, technology, reference, readers' advisory, programming, supervision, and public relations are essential. $13.32/hr starting. Review of applications begins January 4, 2010 and continues until position is filled. ECRL application is required and should be submitted to: Barbara Misselt, Director, East Central Regional Library, 244 S. Birch St, Cambridge MN 55008.

Application is available on the ECRL website: http://www.ecrlib.org/jobs.html

Upcoming Online Classes From LYRASIS

Lyrasis is pleased to announce the following upcoming preservation classes:

Preserving Our Video Heritage Overcoming the Challenges of Analog Video Preservation (Live Online) 01/15/2010

Caring for Originals during Scanning Projects (Live Online) 01/27/2010

Emergency 911: Decision-making for Managers (Live Online) 01/27/2010


For more information, or to register, please visit www.lyrasis.org (keyword Classes and Events, browse or search by class title).

Lyrasis also has a selection of On Demand Classes which may be purchased for self-paced study. www.lyrasis.org (keyword Classes and Events browse category: on demand classes)

LIT Course Sequencing

We have put up two new documents related to the LIT program on the blog. The first is a course sequencing document that explains when courses are offered in the LIT program and helps you to plan when you should take each library class in the A.S. degree and the certificates. The second document is a course planning document that helps you map out all the courses required for the A.S. degree. Both documents are listed under the "MCTC Links" section on the right side of the blog.

Here are the direct links to the documents:

LIT Course Sequencing

A.S. Degree Student Planner

MN Job Posting: Information Specialist

The Central MN Libraries Exchange (CMLE), one of seven MN multitype library systems, located at St. Cloud State University, is seeking the following individual. Please note that applications will only be taken online through Tuesday, November 24^th, 12:00 midnight.

State of MN ClassificationTitle: State Program Admin. Tech. Specialist

Posting Number (09MNSC000493)

Working Title: Information Specialist

The Central MN Libraries Exchange (CMLE), housed at St. Cloud State University, provides library support services to nearly 300 academic, K-12, public, and special libraries in Central Minnesota. CMLE is one of seven MN multitype library systems, and is a grant-supported nonprofit organization.

General Responsibilities

• Oversight of an interlibrary loan service including supervision of student workers
• Library communications and marketing activities across multiple venues
• Development of online tutorials, instructional materials, and/or Webinars
• Events planning and implementation
• Records management and budget administration

Required Skills

• Demonstrated ability to use advanced features of Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word.
• Comfort with computers and ability and ongoing interest in using new technologies, including Web 2.0 tools.
• Ability to work with member libraries to troubleshoot technical communication issues as they relate to filters, internal server settings, spam settings, and junk email folders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to be used across multiple venues including but not limited to, library specific workshops, email, newsletters, blogs, nings, websites, online tutorials and webinars, and other print documents.
• Ability to navigate and use various library specific tools to verify bibliographic citations
• Excellent customer-service skills
• Knowledge of budgets and expense management
• Proficiency using desktop publishing software
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently, organize efficiently, manage/coordinate multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and make appropriate decisions
• Must be detail oriented
• Ability to travel to events locally and outstate where public transportation may or may not be available.

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrate an understanding of the research process and an understanding of educational environments
• Experience using ExLibris Aleph software
• Experience and/or working knowledge of Quick Books software
• Experience as a trainer or in a teaching environment

Minimum Qualifications: This position requires three years of increasingly responsible related experience and/or a background in an educational setting. Coursework toward a degree in Library Science or Library Media will be a relevant consideration.

Hours: 40 hours per week, with occasional evening or weekend events

Salary: $16.17-$22.76 hourly, $33,763 - $47,523 annually (depending on experience)

Application Process: Please apply online at the State of MN Employment site at http://www.careers.state.mn.us/. This job posting is at https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/JobPosting/View?_posting=09MNSC000493 Please note that applications will only be taken through Tuesday, November 24^th, 12:00 midnight. Also mail a cover letter and resume to:

Central Minnesota Libraries Exchange

Attn: Patricia Post

St. Cloud State University, MC 130-D

720 4^th Ave. So.

St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498

Tonight is the LIT Program Get-Together!

Hope you can come to the get-together tonight!

5:30-9:30ish pm
Joe's Garage
1610 Harmon Place
Minneapolis, 55403

LA Job Posting - Processing Supervisor

LAC is seeking candidates for immediate consideration for the position of Processing Supervisor to work on a contract position at an academic library in New Orleans, LA. The primary role of the Processing Supervisor is to oversee the workflow in the Processing Area and to develop and oversee the procedures for the processing function areas supervised. The Processing Supervisor has oversight of the Processing Area, which includes Bindery, Processing, and Shelving with inputs from Acquisitions, Cataloging, and special HTML projects. The Processing Supervisor reports directly to the Project Manager and supervises the Processing Team staff members.

Primary Responsibilities

This list represents the primary duties and responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be all-inclusive.

• Supervise Processing Area staff (currently Processing staff includes one Shelving Supervisor, one Processing Technician, three Library Assistants, and two Labeling Clerks).
• Set daily assignments and priorities for all staff in processing area.
• Provide oversight for Belfor reinstatement portion of the project.
• Coordinate processing with both Cataloging and Acquisitions Teams.
• Provide oversight for Government Documents sorting, shelving, and basic inventory of items being withdrawn from the collection.
• Train new Processing staff members and ensure their following of established procedures.
• Provide ongoing quality control (QC) to ensure that all processed materials accurately follow our client's processing documentation.
• Trouble-shoot problems, and handle difficult or problematic items including obtaining and implementing judgments as to best practices for unique items.
• Perform standard processing and/or labeling tasks to maintain workflow, as is necessary.
• Provide semi-monthly reports to LAC Project Manager regarding work and progress made by Processing Area staff.
• Write and maintain procedure manuals for assigned special projects and for specific tasks.
• Prepare shipments to HTML and oversee remote shelving.
• Participate in meetings with our client's principal points of contact, as needed, with regards to updates on the Processing Area.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a library setting performing tasks related to circulation, shelving, or physical processing.
• Prior supervisory experience, and an effective management style.
• Prior experience training and orienting employees.
• Ability to use metrics effectively and to link staff duties to project goals.
• Ability to work in a production-driven environment with constantly shifting priorities and demands.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Voyager or other library integrated system (ILS).
• Knowledge of Dewey, LC, and SuDoc classification schemes.
• Experience in an academic library.
  

To Apply

1. Please send resume and cover letter to LAC Recruiting Team at jobs@libraryassociates.com.
2. Please use "Processing Supervisor #1347" as the Subject field of your email.
3. Please let us know where you saw our opportunity. To view all our open positions, please visit: www.libraryassociates.com.
   

LAC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer who values diversity in the workplace.


Patty

Patty De Anda Gates
Communications & Projects Associate
323.302.9439 - direct
323.852.1083 - main
323.852.1093 - fax
Patty on Facebook

LAC / Library Associates Companies, 6500 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2240, Los Angeles, CA 90048

DC Job Posting: Archives Assistant

LAC is seeking for immediate consideration an Archives Assistant for a project in Washington, DC. Primary responsibilities include assisting in making collections accessible to researchers and staff. Also includes preserving, cataloging, describing, and arranging of several collections. Previous archive or library experience is required.

Responsibilities


* Process archival collections.
* Perform data entry of finding aids.
* Conduct MARC cataloging for inclusion into the Institutional catalog.
* Assist with the daily operations of the archive repository as needed.
* Assist with quality control work.

Qualifications

* Previous archive or library experience is required.
* Experience with processing library materials.


To Apply

1. Please send resume and cover letter to LAC Recruiting Team at jobs@libraryassociates.com.
2. Please use "Archives Assistant #1348" as the Subject field of your email.
3. Please let us know where you saw our opportunity. To view all our open positions, please visit: www.libraryassociates.com.
   

LAC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer who values diversity in the workplace.


Patty

Patty De Anda Gates
Communications & Projects Associate
323.302.9439 - direct
323.852.1083 - main
323.852.1093 - fax
Patty on Facebook

LAC / Library Associates Companies, 6500 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2240, Los Angeles, CA 90048

MN Internship: Hennepin County Library

Library Outreach Services Internship
Hennepin County Library

Outreach promotes the use of the library by the nontraditional or under-served user through the development and support of programs and services.

The Outreach Department’s goal is to bring the experience of the library and its resources to the community - in their homes, senior living facilities, rehabilitation centers, the correctional facilities of the county and through events held at the library.

Commitment:
One semester, 4 to 8 hours per week, beginning January 2010.

Wage:
This is an unpaid position which could be for college credit or work experience.

Location:
Main work location is at the Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr., Minnetonka, with some work in Downtown Minneapolis at the Juvenile Detention Center, in Plymouth at the Adult Correctional Facility, and in Minnetonka at the County Home School.

Application Deadline:
December 11, 2009.

Duties:
Duties may include the following:

• Assist at outreach events aimed at first generation library users
• Assist in classifying / organizing Adult Correctional Facility collection
• Assist in compiling and analyzing data for Adult Correctional Facility programs and Deposit Collection booktalking program
• Assist in creating documents for use in Large Print book club kits, including writing book discussion questions
• Assist in implementation of resource workshops at Adult Correctional Facility
• Assist in the creation, implementation and evaluation of a reading interest survey for use with the Deposit Collection sites, at the Adult Correctional Facility, and at the County Home School
• Assist in weekly filling of information requests from Adult Correctional Facility
• Plan, develop, and implement a book discussion group at the Adult Correctional Facility (women's) and District 287 (teens)
• Plan, develop, and implement a project of interest related to Outreach

Requirements:
Intern must have taken at least one class in collection development, information services or public libraries.

To Apply and For Questions:
Submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining your qualifications for this internship to:

Tom.Grund@co.hennepin.mn.us
- OR -
Tom Grund
Hennepin County Library - Ridgedale
12601 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55305
(952) 847-8518

For more information contact Patrick Jones at pjones@hclib.org or (952) 847-8859.

CA Job Posting - Library Technician

Library Associates Companies (LAC) seeks a Library Technician to work in a fast-paced professional services firm in Downtown Los Angeles. This is a part-time, regular (ongoing) position of approximately 16 hours a week. Our ideal candidate is looking for regular, part-time work. Please note that a candidate must have previous experience with Sirsi Serials (has input and processed serials into Sirsi) in order to be considered.


Responsibilities Include:

* Sirsi Serials Check-in and verification is mandatory.
* Mail sorting and routing.
* Other duties as needed.
Qualifications:

* Minimum of one year of previous experience with Sirsi is required.
* Previous library experience is mandatory.
* Must have excellent attention to detail.
* Experience in a special library, strongly preferred.
* Law firm experience is desirable.
To Apply

* Please send resume and cover letter to LAC Recruiting Team at jobs@libraryassociates.com<mailto:jobs@libraryassociates.com>.
* Please use “Library Tech SIRSI #1331” in the subject line of your email.
* Let us know where you saw our posting.
* Library Associates Companies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that values diversity in the workforce.
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LA Job Posting - Library Clerk

LAC seeks a Library Clerk for a project in New Orleans, Louisiana that will last approximately one (1) year. The Clerk will process print and non-print cataloged library materials, print and affix spine labels, apply barcodes and other end duties as required.
Required Qualifications:

* High school diploma or GED;
* Previous experience working in a library technical services environment;
* Previous experience in data entry,
* Excellent typing skills – 50 WPM;
* Excellent organizational;
* Detail oriented;
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
* Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities;
* Position entails regular lifting of heavy library materials (up to 40lbs) on a regular basis;
Desired Qualifications


* Experience with an integrated library system, preferably Endeavor Voyager, preferred;
* Foreign language skills, a plus;

To Apply
1. For immediate consideration please email your cover letter and resume to jobs@libraryassociates.com<mailto:jobs@libraryassociates.com>
2. Please use "Library Clerk #1337" in the subject field of your email.
3. Library Associates Companies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that values diversity in the workforce

ND Job Posting - Web Services Librarian

Note the alternate degree paths...

Job Posting: Web Services Librarian, Univ. of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND

University of North Dakota

Web Services Librarian

Posting Number: #10-118

POSITION: Provide leadership and coordination of the library's web site. Cooperate with other departments to build and maintain digital library collections. Act with other library departments to maintain web interfaces and develop new web initiatives. Provide reference service at the general reference desk during scheduled hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Participates in professional activities, grant writing activities, and special projects. This position reports to the Head of Library Systems and Services and the Head of Reference and Research Services (for Reference Desk responsibilities).

Qualifications: (Required): Graduate degree from an accredited library school or other appropriate advanced degree with experience in a field relevant to library science; two years of relevant experience; demonstrated experience in designing and maintaining web sites. (Preferred): Demonstrated knowledge of web authoring software; experience with PHP, HTML, CSS, SQL and JavaScript; experience with digital media technology and providing access to digitized audio and video; experience with Linux server administration; knowledge of electronic and traditional information resources; experience working at a library reference desk; ability to work independently; strong interpersonal skills.

APPLICATION: Submit letter of application, resume, and the names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three (3) professional references, and complete the official University application form, which may be downloaded from http://www.humanresources.und.edu; or obtained by calling (701)777-4361, to Human Resources, University of North Dakota, 264 Centennial Drive Stop 8010, Grand Forks, ND, 58202-8010; or e-mail your application to: humanresources@mail.und.edu. Position is open until filled. Applications received by November 30, 2009 will be given first consideration. More information about the Library may be found at http://www.library.und.edu.

LIT Program Get-Together!

	MCTC LIT Program
Location:	Joe's Garage 1610 Harmon Place Minneapolis, MN 55403 US
When:	Thursday, November 19, 5:30PM to 9:30PM
Phone:	612-659-6290 to RSVP; ask for Ginny Heinrich
Even though MCTC's Library Information Technology program is all online, that doesn't mean we don't want to ever see each other. Join us for our inaugural LIT Program get-together. This is an informal, non-official, non-college sanctioned opportunity to meet program students, alumni, and faculty, and socialize in a casual atmosphere.

Millennials in the Library Teleconference

	MCTC LIT Program
	Minneapolis Community and Technical College, Room S3420 1501 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55403 US
When:	Friday, November 13, 10:45AM to 1:00PM
Phone:	612-659-6290 to RSVP; ask for Ginny Heinrich
The Millennial Generation, Generation Y, Echo Boomers, Digital Natives, and the Trophy Generation are all terms used to describe people born in the United States between the early 1980s and the early 1990s. They have been shaped by a heady mix of culture, politics, and technology. "Millennials" have had an unprecedented exposure to mass media, pop culture, instant communication, and cultural freedom woven together by a complex technological net. It is daunting to try to classify a group of over 70 million people easily. Our teleconference will seek to add nuance to these classifications to help us understand them more fully and answer the questions: Who are Millennials? How can our libraries better serve them as patrons, students, and staff? Speaker Jennifer Kushell At 35, Jennifer Kushell has lead a movement inspiring young people to pursue their professional dreams for more than a decade. As the president and co-founder of YSN.com ("Your Success Network"), she spearheaded development of the first professionally focused network dedicated to supporting emerging adults (Gen X and Millennials) as they transition from home and school into the real world. In working with young people from over 100 countries, YSN's mission is to ensure that no young person lacks access to opportunity to realize their full potential. YSN enables the next generation workforce in exploring their passions, building their professional identities, and pursuing opportunities across the globe. Fee No charge; registration is required. Agenda 10:45 - 11 am - Check-in, Welcome 11 am - 12:30 pm - Teleconference 12:30 - 1 pm - Facilitated on-site discussion

CA Job Posting - Library Technician

Library Associates Companies (LAC) seeks a Library Technician to work in a fast-paced professional services firm in Downtown Los Angeles. This is a part-time, regular (ongoing) position of approximately 16 hours a week. Our ideal candidate is looking for regular, part-time work. Please note that a candidate must have previous experience with Sirsi in order to be considered.

Responsibilities Include:

* Serials Check-in and verification.
* Mail sorting and routing.
* Other duties as needed.

Qualifications:

* Minimum of one year of previous experience with Sirsi is required.
* Previous library experience is mandatory.
* Must have excellent attention to detail.
* Experience in a special library, strongly preferred.
* Law firm experience is desirable.

To Apply

* Please send resume and cover letter to LAC Recruiting Team at jobs@libraryassociates.com<mailto:jobs@libraryassociates.com>.
* Please use "Library Tech SIRSI #1331" in the subject line of your email.
* Let us know where you saw our posting.
* Library Associates Companies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that values diversity in the workforce.

MN Internship: Minnesota Historical Society

SPRING 2010 INTERSHIP OPENING

Title: Library Newspaper Intern

Department: Collections Management Department

Hours: 120-160

Status: Unpaid Internship

Application deadline: December 2010

Description:

The Minnesota Historical Society holds one of the most complete collections of Minnesota newspapers in the world. The collection dates from 1849 to the present day, and includes not only daily and weekly newspapers from all over the state but also current and historic newspapers published by schools, churches, prisons, ethnic, immigrant, and other special-interest organizations. Much of the collection is preserved on microfilm and is heavily used by genealogists and historians. The Minnesota Historical Society is beginning its third year of an ongoing project to migrate our newspaper holdings from a legacy database to our library catalog. The Minnesota Historical Society currently seeks an intern to continue the work on the project by creating and editing item and holdings records in the online library catalog using ALEPH, the library’s ILS software. The intern will also be responsible for compiling statistics and documenting procedures.

Primary responsibilities:

· Use the ALEPH software to create item-level records for newspaper microfilm titles and to edit bibliographic and holdings records, as necessary.

· Replace worn boxes and re-label as necessary.

· Work with library processing staff to resolve any problems.

· Compile statistics and lists of missing microfilm reels.

· Document procedures and workflows.

Minimal qualifications:

· General knowledge of MARC coding and tagging sufficient to create and edit item level records. The intern should also understand the structure and relationships of MARC bibliographic and holdings records, so that the correct information is added to the correct record.

· Keyboarding skills sufficient to input records accurately.

· Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software for creation of reports and compilation of statistics.

· Attention to detail

Training and Orientation:

The Library Processing Manager and the Serials Processing Assistant will provide training and orientation to using the ALEPH software and the MnPALS library catalog.

Shared Value:

This position will make an important contribution towards making the library’s newspaper collection discoverable in MnPALS, the library catalog. It will also provide the intern with an opportunity for direct experience in using cataloging software to create and edit item and holdings records.

Hours and availability:

10-15 hours a week for 12-15 weeks. Scheduling is flexible between the hours of 8-5, Monday-Friday. The internship is unpaid. All interns must pass a background check.

Location:

Minnesota History Center, St. Paul, MN.

Those interested in this internship should send a resume and a cover letter to:

Sarah Quimby

Library Processing Manager

Minnesota Historical Society

345 Kellogg Boulevard West

St. Paul, MN 55102-1906

sarah.quimby@mnhs.org

Inaugural LIT Program Get-Together!

We have a date for a fall get-together of LIT program students and faculty, so mark your calendars!

Thursday, November 19 from 6:30ish to 9:30ish

We're still finalizing a location; look for a post here and/or an evite in your mail. Graduates are welcome too!

"Read Dating"

This looks like fun, if I were single...

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Oct 1, 2009

If you’d like more information about this topic, please contact the MLA office at 651-999-5343 (toll-free 877-867-0982) or office@mnlibraryassociation.org.

Minnesota Library Association announces

An Evening of “Read Dating”

Are you reading so much that dating has fallen by the wayside? Then come join us for an evening of Read Dating!

Looking for good times as well as good books? Maybe you should try “Read Dating!” It’s like speed-dating, only we’ll use books to help break the ice with other like-minded dateable bibliophiles.

The first round is a mixer. Participants will draw a question such as “What was your favorite book as a teen?” and mingle around the room asking their question of other participants. The second round will be timed dating, when daters will discuss their favorite books (no more than three) in a one-to-one setting for a few minutes before moving to a new literary partner. At the end of the night, if like literary minds want to match up… well, that would be up to them.

The event is suitable for single men and women. Please bring a book you love, hate, have recently read, or just want to talk about.

Event Details:

Thursday, October 29, 2009 from 6:00–8:30 PM,

Spill the Wine, 1101 Washington Ave S. Minneapolis, MN 55415

$15 MLA members, $30 reading public, additional $10 for late or walk-in registrations

Visit www.mnlalibraryassociation.org to register. Registration is required and closes on Friday, October 23, 2009.

Co-sponsored by Reader’s Advisory Round Table of the Minnesota Library Association and Spill the Wine

The term “Read Dating” was borrowed with cheerful permission from the University Book Store, Seattle, WA.

Social Hour at Minnesota Library Association Conference

Note the invitation is extended to "anyone else interested..."
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Social Hour @ MLA
Sponsored by the St. Catherine University MLIS Student Governance
Organization
Thursday, Oct. 15th, 6-7pm @ Radisson Hotel's Grille Bar

The SCU MLIS Student Governance Organization welcomes MLIS students,
recent graduates and anyone else interested, to join us in this fun,
relaxed networking opportunity. Share stories about making a career
change, job hunting, your best/worst classes and anything else!

See you there!

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Tanya Cothran
831-227-1169
tmcothran@stkate.edu
MLIS Student, St Catherine University
MLIS Student Governance Organization, Executive Committee

Webinar Series and Conference From Blandin Foundation

A Webinar Series: Realizing Our Broadband Future, is being offered this fall by the Blandin Foundation – Broadband Initiative, prior to the annual Blandin Foundation Broadband Conference.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009, 8:00-9:30AM

A Futurist's View of Rural Minnesota

Presenter: Delore Zimmerman of Praxis Strategy Group, Grand Forks, ND

If you are interested in rural community and economic development trends, this webinar is for you. Delore Zimmerman will provide guidance for rural community leaders about development trends and the steps communities must take to increase their investment attractiveness.

The role that technology plays in increasing economic vitality will be presented both in theory and practice, and Delore will include information about successful regional economic development strategies.

Delore is a strategy consultant with twenty-five years of domestic and international experience working with local and regional economic development groups, companies and universities. He co-developed the High-Performance Community Initiative while a Senior Fellow at the Denver-based Center for the New West and has spearheaded its development and deployment for 10 years.

Webinar Series: Realizing Our Broadband Future

Sponsor: Blandin Foundation – Broadband Initiative

For more information and to register, click here.

http://broadband.blandinfoundation.org/events/events-detail.php?intResourceID=991

Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 8:00-9:30AM

Broadband Best Practices in Greater Minnesota

Presenter: Bill Coleman of Community Technology Advisors, Mahtomedi, MN

Broadband is an essential asset for community and economic development. Greater Minnesota faces many challenges in keeping up with larger metro areas in Minnesota, across the country and around the world.

Community leaders are faced with navigating a whirlwind of dynamic technologies, policy discussions at the federal and state level, and funding through the ARRA stimulus programs as they wrestle with the the challenge of ensuring world-class broadband infrastructure and services and motivating the adoption of new technologies by businesses, institutions and citizens. This session will provide an overview of community best practices for network deployment and broadband-based economic development.

Bill Coleman has been helping communities make the connection between broadband and economic development. He specializes in helping communities accurately assess their situation, devise improvement strategies and implement projects. He brings equal attention to infrastructure and end-user technology adoption that leads to economic vitality.

Webinar Series: Realizing Our Broadband Future

Sponsor: Blandin Foundation – Broadband Initiative

For more information and to register, click here.

http://broadband.blandinfoundation.org/events/events-detail.php?intResourceID=991

Tuesday, November 3, 8:00-9:30AM

Telling a Story with Social Media

Presenter: Ann Treacy, Treacy Information Services

Everyone has a story to tell, whether you’re recruiting people or businesses to your region, selling a product or preparing a presentation on future of broadband in rural areas. Social media tools such as YouTube and podcasts can help you establish your story, social networks such as Facebook or LinkedIn help you spread the word and ongoing blogs or Twitter can help maintain the story. We’ll talk about how to tell your story with social media.

Ann Treacy is a former librarian with 13 years of experience working with businesses and other organizations to get their message to prospective clients on the Internet. She works with resorts, realtors, manufacturers, nonprofits and others throughout Minnesota to develop Internet and social media strategies to meet business goals.

Webinar Series: Realizing Our Broadband Future

Sponsor: Blandin Foundation – Broadband Initiative

For more information and to register, click here.

http://broadband.blandinfoundation.org/events/events-detail.php?intResourceID=991

Wednesday, November 18 - Thursday, November 19, 2009

Blandin Foundation’s 2009 Broadband Conference

The webinar series is being offered in advance of the annual Blandin Foundation Broadband Conference. The theme of this year’s conference is: Realizing Our Broadband Future: Getting from Here to There. It will focus on the future of Minnesota communities, providing community leaders with the information and tools they need to position their communities in the future.

Location: Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Duluth MN

Cost: $105

For more information and to register, click here.

http://broadband.blandinfoundation.org/events/events-detail.php?intResourceID=988

Minnesota Library Association Conference Needs Volunteers

Volunteering to help at conferences is a great way to meet people and often you can negotiate a discount on registration or get some other perk. :)

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Call for Conference Volunteers

Volunteers are urgently needed to assist with important functions at the MLA Conference on October 14-16, 2009 in St. Cloud. The overall success of the conference depends not only on the quality of its programs, which are excellent, but on the efficiency and effectiveness of its arrangements. As in years past, numerous volunteers are needed to insure that everything goes smoothly in busy areas such as Registration and the Silent Auction. Please consider giving two hours of your time during the conference to helping with these important tasks.

To find out the dates/times people are needed and to sign up as a volunteer, email conference volunteer coordinator Janet Urbanowicz at jurban65@gmail.com. She will add your name to the schedule and respond to confirm your assignment.

MN Workshop on Social Networking Sites

Note that there's a significant discount for students and those who are not currently working who register for this workshop

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The MN Chapter of the Special Libraries Association invites you to attend:

Professional Development: Using Social Networking Sites for Research

Facebook, MySpace: fact or fiction? Can there really be a practical application of these sites for researchers? Join us for a fascinating presentation from Meg Smith, researcher from the Washington Post.

WHEN

Thursday, October 22^nd, 2009

12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Registration & Networking

12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Presentation

Light refreshments will be provided.

WHERE

Donaldson Co.

1400 West 94^th Street

Bloomington, MN 55431

952.887.3131

Donaldson is located near the intersection of 35W and 94^th St. in Bloomington.

Map (PDF): http://www.donaldson.com/en/about/dciMap.pdf

Driving Directions (Google Maps): http://tiny.cc/nte0j

You may park in any “Visitor” parking spot, or any spot that’s unnumbered.

NOTE: Participants will need to check in at the front desk in the lobby and wait for an escort to take them to the event room.

COST

$40 Association members (SLA, MALL, SCIP, ASIST, MLA, etc.)

$25 Students, unemployed, and retired attendees

$50 Non-members

*Please note registration guidelines below.

REGISTRATION

Deadline: Oct. 15^th

1. Email name and contact information to MN Chapter SLA

2. Make payment through PayPal OR send check payable to MN Chapter SLA

Registration details are available on the MN SLA website at:

http://units.sla.org/chapter/cmn/programs/events/e102209.htm

Please note the following registration guidelines:

· If you register, we require you to pay, even if you are not able to attend.

· There will be a $5 charge for registrations made after the registration deadline.

· Registrations made after the deadline are not guaranteed seating.

CONTACTS

Julie Eskritt – julie.eskritt@donaldson.com – 952.887.3019

Karen Mackey – karen.mackey@donaldson.com – 952.887.3018

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Meg Smith will share stories of how the Washington Post has used social networking sites in investigative reporting. She’ll show us how to connect a social networking profile to the real-world person behind it, how to spot fake profiles, and how to expertly search social networking sites in order to find individuals who may be hiding, or whose names you might not know. (We’ll even get tips on how to search social networking web sites that haven't been invented yet!)

There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions during the presentation, but Meg will be happy to take comments in advance so she can tailor this presentation to our audience. Please send questions to Julie or Karen at the email addresses above.

Also, if you haven’t already, this would be a great time to explore Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.

Presenter Bio

Meg Smith is the Washington Post's local researcher. She was the lead researcher for the paper's coverage of the Virginia Tech shootings, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Reporting in 2008 and was a landmark for how the newspaper used social networking sites to report the news. For the Post's "Forced Out" series, which won the Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting in 2009, Meg backsearched hundreds of land transactions on new condominiums, and used public records to find the owners of dozens of shadowy limited-liability companies that were shielding landlords who exploited loopholes in the city's housing laws.

Meg has also researched several other in-depth series and investigations including the paper's relentless pursuit of the perpetrators of the District's Office of Tax and Revenue fraud scheme, one of the largest municipal frauds in history, and the groundbreaking and data-rich multimedia series, "Being a Black Man," in 2006. Meg has a Bachelors in Journalism and an MLS from the University of Maryland, and has been at the Post since 2000. She has been a member of the Washington DC chapter of SLA since 2003.