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Listserv based electronic discussions that include:
Collection Development, Reference and Library Technology lists.
For information regarding the NETLS courier and its
services, click here
to view the Courier Information Page for SFY 2007.
Other NETLS services include:
ADMINISTRATION
COLLECTION
DEVELOPMENT
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Consulting is provided to help member libraries reach the goal of two to four
volumes per capita.
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The system contracts with vendors
to provide library materials, related technical processing, and
a book-leasing program at a discount to member libraries. Member
libraries receive the same discounts when using local funds to
do business with those vendors.
CONSULTING
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Consultation relative to all aspects
of public library services and management is available to
library staffs, trustees, Friends, and city/county officials.
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Consulting services relative to
system membership or to the establishment of a library are available
to non-members and to communities with no existing library.
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When consulting expertise is not
available from system staff, member libraries may use NETLS Spot Consulting funds to employ an outside consultant.
CONTINUING
EDUCATION
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NETLS CE workshops
provide training and networking opportunities for library directors,
staff members, trustees, Friends and volunteers
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NETLS Technology
Consultants conduct hands-on computer training workshops
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NETLS
members are
kept informed of other CE opportunities including Texas State
Library and Archives Commission workshops
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The NETLS Library
Science collection includes staff development and training resources
available for loan to member libraries.
PROGRAMMING/PUBLICITY
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Two public library programming showcases
are offered each year in order to evaluate local area performers
for library programming.
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A directory of performing artists,
lecturers, and others willing to perform or speak at area libraries
is available at showcases and on request.
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