LYRASIS NEWS Semi-Monthly Newsletter April 2, 2013

Semi-Monthly Newsletter April 2, 2013   LYRASIS FY 2013-2014 Board of Trustees Election Update: Candidate Spotlight, Part 2       In order to help our members learn more about the candidates for the open positions for LYRASIS Board of Trustees, we are featuring each of them in a two-part series here in LYRASIS News. Today's spotlight (article 2 of 2) features the candidates for the two open At-Large positions (any library or organization type). The elected candidates will serve for three years (FY 2013-2016). The election to fill the open positions on the Board will be held April 7 - 21. Voting representatives will receive an email with the link to the online ballot.    Candidates for At-Large Positions (2 open):   Richard Clement, Dean of Libraries, Utah State University "LYRASIS has become a major player in just a few years and is poised to do much more in the years to come to enable member libraries to succeed in what is turning out to be a critical period of technological transformation and fiscal crisis."   View his complete bio.   Alberta Comer, Dean of Library Services, Indiana State University "Having worked in a variety of libraries including academic, public, special, and military, I know firsthand the value of libraries to their constituents no matter the size or type of library. LYRASIS enables all of us to work together to become a stronger library community."   View her complete bio.   Elizabeth Gail McClenney, Deputy Director, Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library (GA) "Stewardship, agility, future focus, ethical and transparent, practical and affordable, and excellence in service are the six values articulated in the LYRASIS strategic plan. These values are solidly reflective of the tenets which successful institutions must apply today to protect their future."   View her complete bio.   John Szabo, City Librarian, Los Angeles Public Library (CA) "LYRASIS is an established leader in helping libraries implement innovative ideas and technologies, achieve efficiencies, and link resources. Continuing on this path while strengthening opportunities for libraries to pursue digital initiatives is an important priority."   View his complete bio.    Get Major Savings with the LYRASIS Year-End Specials and Spring Offers     We have negotiated special discounts on annual subscriptions and one-time purchases for a variety of products. Alexander Street Press - up to 45% off Ambrose Video - 30% to 38% additional discount  Books24x7 - free video resources Bridgeman Education - 5% off CQ Press - 5% off INTELECOM - 50% off McGraw Hill - 5% off Mosio Text a Librarian - no implementation fee National Geographic Virtual Library - 48% off (academic libraries only) Oxford University Press - 15% to 20% off Paratext - 10% off  Statista - 25% to 50% off World Bank eLibrary - 5% to 40% off Vernon Library Supplies - savings on supplies  To take advantage of the special year-end discounts LYRASIS has negotiated just for our members, please contact your Member Support Specialist to place an order or request a quote.    See you in Indianapolis at ACRL - Booth #1032      If you're going to ACRL 2013 in Indianapolis, we'd love to see you. Stop by our booth #1032 and don't miss our LYRASIS Member Reception on Thursday, April 11 at 8 pm. Email member communications or stop by the booth to RSVP. You do not need to RSVP again if you have already done so. LYRASIS Member Reception Thursday, April 11, 2013 8 - 11 p.m. JW Marriott Indianapolis - White River Ballroom I & J Hors d'oeuvres and cash bar will be provided.       Also, be sure to stop by the booth on Thursday from 12 - 2 p.m. to talk with Jeff Moyer from Reveal Digital to talk about Independent Voices, a four -year project to digitize and make widely available through open access over 1 million pages of alternative press material sourced from the special collections of participating libraries.        Teaching the Tough Stuff: The LYRASIS Polite Debate Society and FREE Member Webinars     Join LYRASIS staff and an expert panel as our members discuss and debate the role of librarians as educators and some of the more common topics such as the mechanics of searching, plagiarism, scholarly discourse. The LYRASIS Polite Debate Society is a free webinar for all members. LYRASIS Polite Debate Society: Teaching the Tough Stuff: Exploring the Librarian's Most Difficult Instructional Challenges   April 19 from 1-2:30 p.m. ET    Panel includes: Annemarie Roscello, Bergen County College, NJ Jessica Critten, University of West Georgia, GA Diane Fuller, Upper School Library at the Gilman School, MD Rebecca Hinton, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, KS   Also, be sure to check out our Member Engagement Webinars page to view all the other FREE upcoming webinars and register today. Mark Your Calendar     The following upcoming classes are offered through LYRASIS Digital and are designed to support your institution as you navigate the digital environment.   Marketing Your Library Using Social Networking Tools (4/22) Information Literacy Programs Assessment (4/23 - 4/24) Understanding FRBR for RDA and Beyond (4/24 - 4/25) Introduction to Preservation Metadata (4/25) Cataloging Basics: Description (4/25 - 4/26)    Visit our LYRASIS Digital Classes page for more classes and check out our Look for LYRASIS page to find out when we'll be in your are.  FREE Webinar from INTELECOM    Nursing Video on Demand: Streaming Media for Nursing, Health Science and Allied Health Programs   April 3 April 9 May 7   Let Us Know - Gale's Nineteenth Century Collections Online Offer  Let us know if your institution is interested in the Nineteenth Century Collections Online Archives offer. Click here to fill out the expression of interest form, or contact member support for more information Computers in Libraries    LYRASIS members save up to $230 on registration for   Computers in Libraries 2013 Conference   April 8 - 10, 2013 Washington, DC   Click here to register through LYRASIS and save!   Free Online Training Sessions from Sage   Be sure to take advantage of these great online training sessions offered by Sage on their award-winning products. All sessions are hosted by Sage's expert staff and can help you make the most of your electronic tools. Register today.    Job Bank  Post/Find Job  Featured Offers Gale's Nineteenth Century Collection Online - save 40% - 55% off list. Reveal Digital's Independent Voices Open Access Initiative - learn more today. Email Member Support for more information and to order, or call 1.800.999.8558. 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