Summer Courses

As things are finishing up in this Spring semester it's time to start thinking about your summer and plans (if you haven't already). Summer courses begin June 8.

• LTA 121 - Introduction to Library Science (online) - 7 seats available
• LTA 212 - Technology in Libraries (online) - 9 seats available
• LTA practicum (available after 18 hours of LTA courses are complete)

LTA 212 does have a prerequisite of CIT 120.

Fall Classes!

The following classes will be offered this fall: LTA 121 Introduction to Library Science on Wednesday evenings; LTA 210 Library Materials on Monday evenings; LTA 214 Cataloging and Classification on Thursday evenings; LTA 230 Library Public Services online; LTA 276 and 278, Supervised Field Practicum I and II. Evening classes are scheduled from 6:00-8:45 p.m. Registration will be open until the first week of class or until classes are filled.

Crosbie Scholarship Awarded

Congratulations to Naomi Wolfson, who is the recipient of this year's Crosbie Scholarship! Her essay was beautifully written. Thanks to all who applied.

Summer Classes!

The following classes will be offered this summer: LTA 121, Introduction to Library Science (online); LTA 212, Technology for Libraries (online); LTA276/278, Supervised Field Practicum. If you know someone who wants to start the program, this is the perfect time. Spread the word! Open registration begins April 20.

Reaching Forward 2009 -- A Conference for LTAs

Are you familiar with the Reaching Forward Conference? It's a conference planned especially for library support staff, and it's such a great day that many who are not support staff want to attend also! In fact, Tom Rich, who is a valued member of our LTA Advisory Committee, is one of the founders of this wonderful conference. This year, Reaching Forward is on Friday, May 1, 2009 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont Illinois. After breakfast and a keynote address, three sessions with several program choices are offered. This year's keynote speaker is Michael Stephens, Assistant Professor in the Graduate School of Library and Information Science at Dominican University in River Forest, Illinois. He will speak about how libraries can become more hyperlinked whiles still staying connected to their foundation and values. To find out more, click on Reaching Forward in the Links of Interest at left. If you have attended the conference, leave a comment here to share your experience with colleagues.

Rainforest Tales: A Family Story Time

The College of Lake County John C. Murphy Library is hosting a family story time! Rainforest Tales will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in the Libary Reading Room. Our guest storyteller will be Jeanne Lohfink, who is an LTA faculty member currently teaching LTA 252, Adminstration of School Libraries. Rainforest Tales is a free event. Refreshments will be served.

LTA Scholarship Available

Would you like financial assistance in paying for classes and books? Who wouldn't? Please consider applying for the Donna Crosbie Scholarship. Donna was a CLC educated LTA who was part of the College's Technical Services Department. She was a lovely person who was a ray of sunshine in the Murphy Library, and this scholarship was established in her memory following her untimely death a few years ago. To be eligible, you must be an A.A.S. student in the LTA program with at least a 2.5 GPA, and you must be registered for at least 3 hours. Interested students can learn more about the application process at the Financial Aid Office, Room B-114. A College of Lake County Scholarship Application and one-page essay describing your educational and career goals should be submitted by March 1, 2009. Don't let this scholarship go unclaimed. Go for it -- apply!