[Note: This message has already been posted to several other lists, but
may be of interest to library technicians reading FEDLIB and FEDREF-L.
Apologies for the duplication.]
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Date: Tue, 19 Nov 1996 15:35:56 -0500 (EST)
From: Gene Kinnaly <[log in to unmask]>
To: Steven Kerchoff <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Online Resources for Paraprofessionals (summary)
The following is offered as a concise guide to an online
discussion group, an electronic journal, and a website --
each created and maintained by library paraprofessionals
and intended to provide information on many topics of
interest to library support staff.
Please feel free to share this information with your
colleagues. This message may be reproduced, reprinted,
and/or redistributed as desired. Citation to the source
is requested.
(Cross-posted to AUTOCAT, LIBADMIN, LIBSUP and SELA --
please excuse the duplication)
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TYPE: Online Discussion Group
NAME: LIBSUP-L
LISTOWNER: Mary Kalnin ([log in to unmask])
DESCRIPTION: LIBSUP-L is a list for the discussion of all
library-related topics as they pertain to library support
staff. Topics have included: the changing roles of
paraprofessionals, library working conditions, training
opportunities, conference announcements and reports, and a
wide variety of public and technical services issues. Traffic
volume is moderate to heavy.
SUBSCRIPTION INSTRUCTIONS:
1) create an email message with the following text only:
subscribe libsup-l <your name>
example: subscribe libsup-l jane doe
2) do not include a signature box or other text
3) leave the subject line blank
4) send the message to: [log in to unmask]
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TYPE: electronic journal
NAME: ASSOCIATES
EDITOR: Kendall Simmons ([log in to unmask])
DESCRIPTION: Associates is an electronic journal by and for
library paraprofessionals. Currently, it is issued three
times a year, in March, July, and November. Issues contain
articles written by library support staff on a wide range of
topics. Other features include letters to the editor, book
reviews, calendar of events, conference reports, interviews,
and much more.
SUBSCRIPTION INSTRUCTIONS:
1) create an email message with the following text only:
sub assoc-l <your name>
example: sub assoc-l john doe
2) do not include a signature box or other text
3) the subject line is optional
4) send the message to: [log in to unmask]
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TYPE: website
NAME: Library Support Staff Resource Center (LSSRC)
WEBMASTERS: Walt Nickeson ([log in to unmask])
Martha Parsons ([log in to unmask])
DESCRIPTION: The LSSRC is a website constructed and
maintained by and for library support staff. Features of the
LSSRC include an overview of library support staff,
information on library-related lists, publications,
organizations, conferences, and much more -- all with links to
even more information. If you have a web browser, this URL is
a must for your bookmarks.
URL: http://rodent.lib.rochester.edu/ssp/
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** Gene Kinnaly Senior Technical Advisor Library Services **
** LS/CAT/ASCD Library of Congress Washington DC 20540-4315 **
** [log in to unmask] Voice (202) 707-5784 FAX (202) 707-0973 **
** Secretary : Council on Library/Media Technicians (COLT) **
** Recording Secretary : VLA Paraprofessional Forum (VLAPF) **
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