PaLA SCC Tour & Dine Out in Adams County

Tomorrow afternoon a dozen PaLA SCC librarians and library staff will descend upon Adams County for a tour of the new Harbaugh~Thomas Library in Biglerville, followed by dinner at the Appalachian Brewing Company in Gettysburg.

If you didn't register, but think you might be interested, contact Jessica at the H-T Library before 2 PM. Contact information for the library is on the website.

SCC Photos on Flickr

Visit the PaLA Flickr site to see what's going on in the South Central Chapter (search using palasouthcentralchapter).

Check out a reception photo of several SCC members.

Final Winner

Richard Paone from Dickinson School of Law in Carlisle won the Tuesday $15 gift certificate from our Chapter. He was spotted just outside the exhibits, proudly wearing his PaLA SCC tag.

Our thanks to everyone for participating in this contest with such enthusiasm! Enjoy the rest of the conference and check out all of the conference photos on Flickr.

Dine Out at Otto's

If we observed correctly, 38 South Central Chapter Members and "the PALINET 5" all enjoyed dinner out at Otto's Pub & Brewery on North Atherton Street on our first conference Dine-Out attempt.

As sorry as we were that not everyone who signed up joined us, the leadership team was just so happy that everyone was able to be accommodatedby the Otto's staff. This was an experiment, and it appeared to be a success! The food, the drinks and the company were well worth the night out.

Thanks to everyone for your camaraderie and conversation, and look for photos on the PaLA Flickr site (no promises how soon they will get there...this conference has SO much to offer there is little time to play!)

Secret Spotter's Second Sighting

Donna Brice of the Ephrata Public Library was spotted on today with her PaLA SCC luggage tag on her person, and won the Monday prize - a $15. gift certificate to the PaLA store.

Congratulations, Donna, and thanks to everyone for showing your spirit and support for the South Central Chapter by proudly displaying your PaLA SCC logo tags.

Who will win on Tuesday?

SCC Dine-Out: The Test Run

Five members of the South Central Chapter enjoyed dinner together at Mad Mex in the Day's Inn (Pugh St., State College.) What a GREAT menu and a FUN time!

Don't miss out on the official dine-out tonight at Otto's Pub & Brewery! More than 20 people signed up so far...have we created a monster?

See you there!

Got a Luggage Tag?

This year our Chapter decided to do something a little different - we wanted Chapter members to be able to recognize one another during the conference.

Our ''trinket chair'', Barbara, created special luggage tags and a ''secret spotter'' plan was put into action for the conference.

We ''tagged'' all SCC members and asked everyone to wear them proudly.

On Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, at secretly designated times, the secret spotter will give a $15 gift certificate for the PaLA store to the first member she spies bearing a luggage tag.

Sunday's winner was AletaAnn Sultana from Hummelstown Community Library (DCLS.)

Congratulations!

South Central Chapter Events at PaLA Conference

We're looking forward to connecting with friends at the PaLA Annual Conference!

If you were at our September 19th meeting, you received a PaLA SCC Luggage Tag; if you weren't look for one in your registration packet. At the conference, wear your tag in a visible place (your tote bag, your belt loop, your ear...) and if our PaLA SCC Secret Spotter sees you on Sunday, Monday or Tuesday, you might be eligible for a $15. gift certificate to the PaLA Store!

If you are free on Monday night for dinner, join us at Otto's Pub & Brewery for great food, homemade sodas and handcrafted ales. Seating will be informal, and it is likely we will need to split a single check, so please bring cash to cover your expenses. There will be a sign-up sheet posted at the conference.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Navigating Library Management and Teen Services

Ahoy, Mateys!

In case ye miss'd it, here be a copy o' th' PaLA South Centrrral Chapterrr annual meetin' and workshop brochure. It will be held on Wednesday, Septemberrr 19 (which is also Talk Like a Pirate Day!) at Penn State, Harrisburg.

The doors be crackin' at 9:15 AM - we will gathr in the Library for our annual meetin' at 9:45 AM. There will be concurrrrent sessions in the late mornin' and afternoon, all designed to get yer library shipshape! The day will end at 3 PM, and lunch be includ'd in th' cost o' th' workshop.

We're Navagating Library Management and Teen Services:

Fer ye library hands who man the deck wit' Teens,

• ONE PIECE & OTHER MANGA: Starting a Teen Otaku Club @Your Library
• LOST BOYS & GIRLS: Marketing to Teens

Fer ye library managers and other Scallywags in Charrrge,

• WALK THE PLANK: Effective Employee Evaluations
• RUNNING A TIGHT SHIP: Holding Effective Meetings

All current PaLA SCC Members on deck for the day will go home wit' loot, which might translate to bounty at the PaLA Annual Conference in State College - look fore t' details on that. Also, meet the crew who lead this ship, and perhaps the Pirates taking over in 2008.

The workshop fee is $20 for PaLA Members and $26 for non-PaLA Members. There is a $1. daily parking fee. The registration deadline be Friday, Septemberrrr 7.

And now for some of the clear-language particularrrrs:

• This program is appropriate for all types of Librarians: Academic, School, Special and Public.
• Attendees earn 3 hours of CE,
• Each teen session qualifies for 1.5 hours of Act 48 credit; to be eligible, you must have your PP ID# at registration.
• This event has been partially funded with Federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds administered by the Office Of Commonwealth Libraries and would not have been possible without the help of the College & Research Division, PaLA.

Hope t' see you thar!

Captain Birdlady
Chair, PaLA South Central Chapter

AKA: Carolyn Blatchley, Training Services Coordinator, Cumberland County Library System

Save the Date, Mateys! Annual Mtg & Workshop

SCC’s Annual Meeting & Workshop will be Wednesday, September 19^th.

 

Mark the date on your calendar; our event promises to be:

 

 - Fun:  Sept 19 is national “Talk Like a Pirate Day,” a coincidence we plan to exploit.

 - Informative: Shiver me timbers! This year we’re offering two tracks, so you can select between sessions.

 - Beneficial:  Chat with captains and other shipmates from all over the region—it’ll be a breath of fresh air!  

 - Delicious:  Lunch will be better than chum, at least.

 

Details to follow, as we peg them.

 

 

Social Event--Discover your Inner Diva

The South Central Chapter of PaLA invites personal and institutional members, as well as prospective members, friends, family and associates, to join us for this year’s first social outing. Karaoke Night returns—our most popular event from 2006! Relax and laugh with your peers, and make new connections. 

 

Discover your Inner Diva @ Karaoke Night

 

Held this Thursday April 26^th, at 7 PM

TJ’s East End Pub (2443 S Front St.--Rt 230) in Steelton, PA 

717.939.6816

 

There is no cover charge, and you pay for your own food and/or drink—trust us, it's a cheap night out! 

NO RSVPs are necessary—simply show up, and bring a friend!

 

Whether you’re a closet diva who plans to shine, or a stealthy coworker intending to take digital pictures to be later used for ransom, a great time is guaranteed!

 

 

What's Going On?!?!

Wondering what's going on in the South Central Chapter of PaLA? Right now, not much... But now you can keep up to date with things on our Calendar! A link is located at the bottom of our page, and it will begin to fill up soon!

Welcome to February New Members!

The Leadership Team of the South Central Chapter would like to welcome a new member, Emily from Landisville, and a returning member, Barbara from Cumberland County Library System. We're so glad to have you as members of the Pennsylvania Library Association.

PaLA SCC - New Members

The PaLA South Central Chapter is happy to welcome three new members for January and February! 

Our newest members are Sharon at Cumberland County Library System, Nancy at Harrisburg Area Community College and Gina at Guthrie Memorial Library. Anyone who supports libraries in Pennsylvania is welcome to join.  Information about personal, institutional and commercial membership is available at the PaLA Website.

Early Learning Forum and Best Practices Awards Lunch

Join us to recognize the Best Practice Award-winning libraries from across the state as they accept awards for their valuable contribution to Pennsylvania’s youngest children and their families.

On March 21 at the Harrisburg Hilton, from 9 AM - 3 PM, the Pennsylvania Library Association’s Fourth Annual Early Learning Forum will feature the most innovative early learning programs and services being offered by Pennsylvania’s libraries.

Suzanne Bloom, author and illustrator of A Splendid Friend, Indeed, the 2007 One Book, Every Young Child selection, will be our Luncheon speaker. Other speakers include Dr. Rita M. Bean, professor of education at the University of Pittsburgh, whose newest book is The Reading Specialist: Leadership for the Classroom, School and Community; and Jennifer Birckmayer, MA, former senior extension associate in the Department of Human Development, Cornell University, currently a freelance consultant in parent education and early childhood development.

2006 was a Successful Year!

The PaLA South Central Chapter (PaLA SCC) had a great year filled with lots of new and fun ideas.

We held our traditional annual meeting in June, with a program entitled Plug In but Don't Burn Out where we learned about new technologies and stress relief.

We sponsored South Central Social Scenes including:

• Cut Loose with Karaoke
• Picnic in Perry County
• Jazz in the Park
• Ice Cream Social, and
• Biz & Brew (library tour and brewpub dinner)

And you elected new officers for 2007.

Keep an eye on our new blog for updates to PaLA South Central Chapter business and events!