Category Archives: Libraries

The Train Station – New Continuing Education Portal

The Train Station, the one-stop destination for Continuing Education information for North Carolina Library Staff. http://statelibrary.ncdcr.libguides.com/trainstation The Train Station is your one stop destination for information about continuing education for library staff in North Carolina. Whether you work in a … Continue reading

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Raising the Bar – 2012 ARSL Conference Support

Raising the Bar 2012 Association for Rural and Small Libraries Conference Support The project goal is to enhance library services in often underserved communities by promoting and inspiring excellence in service at rural and small public libraries across the state. … Continue reading

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Prepaid LYRASIS Online Courses Now Available

The State Library of North Carolina purchased a block of course units for eligible North Carolina library staff (those employed by NC LIVE libraries).  These online courses are taught by professional instructors and will remain available until the units are … Continue reading

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2012-2013 LSTA EZ Grant Applications

EZ Grant Applications are now available. Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant funds are made available to eligible North Carolina libraries through a competitive application and selection process. New this year – applications may now be submitted online! Complete … Continue reading

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New Spokesman – Smartest Card Campaign

Beaux Foy, the lead singer for Airiel Down, is this year’s  state spokesperson for September’s  Smartest Card Campaign. Not only is Beaux a very talented musician, but he is dedicated  to improving the lives of North Carolinians through his extensive … Continue reading

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Download local Talking Books and Braille

The Library for the Blind offers it’s patrons NOBLE, a service for downloading locally recorded audio and locally produced braille titles, much like the NLS BARD download site. Come to the NOBLE site to check it out. Read something NOBLE today!!!

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Summer Reading Program at Library for the Blind

The library’s very popular Summer Reading Program for Kids is back along with a new program for Adults. Check out the Library’s Summer Reading web page - to find out more details about both of these exciting programs and register today.

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Public Library Statistics 101: Making the numbers Work for Your Library

This workshop will build skills in using public library statistics for both management decisions and communications about the library. In addition, the workshop will include a hands-on introduction to using Bibliostat Connect (the online public library statistics analysis application available … Continue reading

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February 17 Due Date for LSTA Grant Applications

Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants are federal funds awarded by the State Library to eligible North Carolina libraries.  To learn more visit http://statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/ld/grants/lsta.html

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Digital Preservation Education website

The digital information of today is our heritage of tomorrow. —Governor Bev Perdue The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources’ State Library and State Archives (Cultural Resources) are proud to announce a new website to guide local and state government … Continue reading

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