What's New in Libraries - Past Episodes

Whats New In Libraries

Past Episodes of What's New in Libraries

#113 - Public, School, and Special Libraries....Always New!!

There is always something new taking place at the library. Mary Johns is the new director at the Evanston Public Library in Evanston, Illinois Hear her ideas for the library. Erin Wyatt is the award winning librarian at Highland Middle School in Libertyville, Illinois. Penny Sympson is the librarian at Wiss Janney and Elstner, Penny plays an important part in the knowledge management efforts at WJE.

#112 - The Kindle Is New at the Glencoe Public Library

Learn more about the Kindle now at the Glencoe Public Library in Glencoe, Illinois. Daniel Burnham, supervised the construction of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition and, in 1909, prepared The Plan for Chicago. Learn more about his Centennial celebration planned for next year. MacArthur Middle School in Prospect Heights, Illinois, has an outstanding School Library MediaCenter. Illinois State Representative, Kathy Ryg has a community health initiative, and is working with a number of organizations including libraries.to inform the public.

#111 - Libraries Are Information Centers

This episode of What's New In Libraries takes us to the University of St. Mary of the Lake Mundelein Seminary in Mundelien, Il, where the library has a strong history and tradtion. Virtual Reference has become very popular at the Evanston Public Library in Evanston, Il. The Center in Arlington Heights, Il supports the professional development of teachers in a variety of topic areas including literacy. The College of Lake County in Grayslake, Il has one of ALA's Emerging Leaders on staff.

#110 - Libraries as Learning Organizations

For the past ten years, the North Suburban Library System in Wheeling, Illinois has been on a journey to become a Learning Organization. It has been an extraordinarily successful journey. Learn more about the process and where North Suburban plans to go in the future.

#109 - Your Library Has Something For Everyone

Looking for medical information, the Northbrook Public Library in Northbrook, Il can help. The Highland Park Strings Orchestra in Highland Park, Il has a strong relationship with the library. LP Cover Art is the latest exhibit at the Lake County Discovery Museum in Wauconda, Il. The space at the North Suburban Library System in Wheeling, Illinois along with many libraries as been re-purposed. You'll visit the NSLS 3rd space.

#108 - There's Always Something New @ Your Library

The Lake County Discovery Museum, is the newly awarded 2008 North Suburban Library System, Library of the Year! The McHenry Public Library has a new director. Recently, the Ela Area Public Library District hosted a new Anne Frank photo exhibit, and Smart Money is a new program series offered at the Morton Grove Public Library designed to help with crucial financial issues.

#107 - Advocate & Legislate for Libraries

The North Suburban Library System (NSLS) in Wheeling, Illinois hosts an annual Legislative Breakfast on President's Day. Area legislators attend to learn the issues so they can better advocate for and make decisions which impact our libraries..The newly created NSLS Green Team is strongly advocating support for the environment. Everyone at work can make a difference! Paula Moore, the newly appointed Director of the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, is a strong advocate for providing excellent customer services to the community

#106 - Illinois Libraries Practice the Three C's

Collaboration, Cooperation and Communication have helped to make Web Junction an amazing resource. Explore Web Junction, Illinois, il.webjunction.org, a unique portal for Illinois librarians to obtain and share valuable information in an interactive Web 2.0 environment. Many Illinois libraries offer reciprocal borrowing and interlibrary loan. Learn how you can order books and materials that you want either at your library or on line. The Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District has a new director, David Seleb. During the month of March there will be a special Anne Frank exhibit at the Ela Area Public Library District.

#105 - What's New In Libraries

It's the New Year, and there is always something new in libraries! Join host Sarah A. Long as she visits the Central Elementary School in Wilmette, Il where the library staff was the first recipeint of a prestigious American Library Association Award. Poly Talk is a new program that assists librarians in helping non-native English speaking patrons. Dr. Steven Herb is the new Follett Chair at Dominican University in River Forest, Il. Judson College just opened a Green inspired library.

#104 - All Roads Lead to The Library

Looking for the latest information on grants? Join host, Sarah A. Long, Executive Director of the North Suburban Library System for a visit to the Donor's Forum Philanthropy Center at the College of Lake County Library in Grayslake, Illinois. Don't miss the state of the art Teen Zone at the Evanston Public Library. Even adults like poet, Larry Janowski, are comfortable there! The Library at the Botanic Gardens in Glencoe, IL is hosting a map exhibit relating to the history of horticulture including information from the time of Linnaeus, often known as the Father of Taxonomy.

#103 - All Libraries Offer a Return on Investment (ROI)

Get in the know. Learn how to calculate the return on investment for each visit you make to your library using the North Suburban Library System ROI Calculator, www.nsls.info/roi. The Evanston Public Library offers a great return to families with their new cutting edge children's department. The Palatine Public Library has a new director and also in Palatine, the Harper Community College Library staff focuses efforts on meeting the needs of their students.

#102 - What's All the Buzz?

Buzz Marketing has become a major marketing strategy for North Suburban Library System Libraries. We'll learn about the success of 'Buzz." Staff at the Antioch Public Library has a major commitment to Customer Service. Love to read? Check out the Mount Prospect Public Library's Suburban Mosaics Reading Program for people of all ages, and Lake Villa is part of the Lake County 'Libraries On the Air" radio program.

#101 - October is Discovery Month on What's New in Libraries?

Interested in Post Cards? The Lake County Discovery Museum in Wauconda, Il is home of the Curt Teich post card collection. Rolling Meadows, Il has a rich history learn more by visiting the Rolling Meadows Public Library. Get your adventure pack and become an explorer on the trail. The Lake Bluff Public Library has a new director, Catherine Thompson, and Arthur Plotnik, author of Spunk & Bite: A Writer's Guide to Punchier, More Engaging Language & Style offers insight into the world of writing.

#100 - Celebrate the 100th Episode of What's New In Libraries

Sarah A. Long, Director of the North Suburban Library System commemorates this 100th episode by visiting the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian in Evanston, Illinois to learn more about Digital Past and a grant by the Bay and Paul Foundation, the Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin, Illinois to tour the 'Space: Dare to Dream' exhibit, Huntley Area Public Library where community pride and commitment have made a difference, and the new Peace sculpture at Mount Prospect. Public Library.

#99 - Libraries Just Aren't What They Used to Be

What do Melville Dewey's Blues, Google 101, Project Shoehorn, and Still Single and Still Dating all have in common? They are all featured this month on What's New In Libraries? Sarah A. Long, Director of the North Suburban Library System visits the Schaumburg Township District Library in Schaumburg, Illinois, and speaks with librarian, Uri Toch, to learn how Librarians and the public can use Google responsibly. A meeting with Dan Armstrong, Director of the Cook Memorial Library in Libertyville, Illinois helps us learn more about the library and discover the newly composed, Melville Dewey's Blues. The Crystal Lake Public Library in Crystal Lake, Illinois recently completed a unique building renovation, Project Shoehorn, and Katherine Martens, Library Director gives us a tour. Comedienne, Debbie Sue Goodman, author of Still Single and Still Dating, shares the impact that libraries have made upon her career.

#98 - Good Afternoon All

Libraries are wonderful places to enjoy art and exhibits. Join Sarah A. Long, Director of the North Suburban Library System as she visits Antioch, Arlington Heights, and Skokie, Il to learn more about art in the library. She will also visit the first ever Library VideoPalooza!

#97 - Illinois Clicks! Do you?

Join Sarah A. Long, Director of the North Suburban Library System as she learns more about the Citizen's Library of Illinois Comprehensive Knowledge Service, www.Illinoisclicks.org. North Chicago, Illinois has a new library director with great plans. Baxter Healthcare has an Information Management Center that serves over 48,000 employees around the world. Ever wonder how books and library materials from other libraries 'magically' appear at your home library upon request? Now's a great time to learn more about the North Suburban Library System delivery operation.

#96 - Celebrate Good Times

Members of the North Suburban Library System celebrated the 40th Birthday of NSLS at the annual member awards banquet on March 16th, 2007. The library of the year honors went to the Waukegan Public Library. Richard Lee, Director, accepted the award from NSLS Director, Sarah A. Long on behalf of his board and staff. Librarians, Legislators, Sponsors, Volunteers, and Board members were also honored and are featured in this special edition of What's New In Libraries?

#95 - Libraries Work Together and are Green, Too

Join Sarah Long, Director of the North Suburban Library System as she interviews NSLS Business Director, Dale Lawrence about the Gale Virtual Library and other e-deals libraries have available that enhance patron resources and services. Heard about Playaway books? They are the newest craze at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library. The Green roof at the Skokie Public Library is a hidden treasure and Sherwood Elementary School is a national storytelling leader.

#94 - "Come On In" To Your Library

Join Sarah A. Long as she visits the Skokie Public Library to learn experience the "Come On In" program for children with disabilities. Mary Beth Campe, Director at the Ela Area Public Library joins Sarah for a fireside chat. Technology plays an important role in the development of Lib Vlogs at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library as well as the use of online technology at the Evanston Public Library.

#93 - It's Not Your Traditional School Library or Librarian Anymore!

School libraries today have librarians with high energy who work to meet the needs of their community of learners. Join Sarah A. Long, Director of the North Suburban Library System as she meets with Liz Sargent, Palatine High School in Palatine, Il, Anne Shimojima, Braeside Elementary School in Highland Park, Il, Betsy Larson, University Center of Lake County and Bob Watson, Director of the Lake Villa Public Library who works closely with the schools in the Lake Villa Area.

#92 - What Did You Say?

Written, verbal, and nonverbal communication are essential tools to the success of today's librarians. Join Sarah A. Long, host of What's New In Libraries as she visits Mary Pergander, Director of the Deerfield Public Library, tours the new Lenhardt Library at the Chicago Botanic Gardens, and learns how to conduct Crucial Conversations with Debbie Baaske at the North Suburban Library System.

#91 - It's Academic

Academic libraries are anchors on many college campuses. Join Sarah A. Long, Director of the North Suburban Library System as she learns What's New? at the libraries of Christian Life College in Mount Prospect, Illinois, National- Louis University, Skokie, Illinois Campus, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois Campus and the College of Lake County, Grayslake, Illinois.

#90 - Everything Old is New @ Your Library

Join host Sarah A. Long for a visit to the newly remodeled children's department at the Highland Park Public Library. The American Library Association Sister Libraries Program has become very successful. Some of the staff at the Des Plaines Public Library are involved. Digital Past is a local history digitization project that allows libraries to use 21st century technology to preserve the past.

#89 - Libraries Are Go To Places for Information

Join host Sarah A. Long, Director of the North Suburban Library System for a tour of the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Museum in Oak Park, Illinois. While there, we will also visit the Research Center. Instant messaging has become a lpopular library reference tool. We'll learn more at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library in Arlington Heights, Il. The Boxer University Library at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science is in North Chicago, Illinois. Join the tour and meet Frank, the patient simulator.

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