Hi Everyone,There has been an issue with our blog.  I do not know why it is offline, but am looking into it.  Please be patient while I resolve the issue. Thanks,Rita

Are you curious about Digital Collections or are contemplating creating one?  Here is a program for you!A Road Map to Digital Collections: Hitting the HighlightsAmy Benson, Librarian Archivist for Digital Projects, Schlesinger Library, Harvard U

Hey Everyone,This has been quite the year for Technology here at Metrowest.  Not only did we completely upgrade our computer lab with the latest iMacs, but we have a few more additions!  I am pleased to tell you Metrowest has addess two new

Issued by Metrowest Massachusetts Regional Library System (Metrowest) 135 Beaver St. Waltham, MA 02452 www.mmrls.org The six Massachusetts regional library systems are seeking a consultant to develop a business plan for regional delivery services.

        As you may know, MassCat will be going through some big changes in the upcoming months. MassCat is in contract negotiations for a new system, and we hope to be moving to the Koha open-source system by July 1. This sy

Hi Everyone,Our Annual Meeting is coming up in less than two weeks.  This year, we will be holding it on Wednesday, November 14th (at 3:30pm )at the Morse Institute Library, 14 East Central Street, Natick, MA. If you wish to download the ag

Webjunction Online Workshops For Members of Metrowest  Metrowest members are able to register for courses through Webjunction for free! Technical Requirements Before enrolling in or purchasing a course, look at the following technology requir

To: Members of the Library Community:From: Shelley Quezada, Mass. Board of Library CommissionersNovember is family literacy month. Libraries in Massachusetts have a keyrole to play in supporting parents as the first and most importantteachers of thei

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Vivien Goldman, President, (617) 699-8197, viviengoldman@comcast.net Digital Commonwealth Launches State-of-the-Art Portal for MassachusettsWORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS -- October 25, 2007.  Digital Commonwealth, a cons

Yes, there are animals on the loose in Metrowest's computer lab.  Tiger operating systems, to be exact.  We have gone iMac!  For years we have used PC's in our computer lab, but to increase our workshop options and reach out to

School is now in session and Librarians and Media Specialists are scrambling to get their databases up and running.  As you all try to log into the databases from last year, you will notice a few differences.New York Times Historical and Netlibr

The Task Force on New Americans, a federal interagency effort to helpimmigrants learn English has developed The Civics and CitizenshipToolkit. This free toolkit is designed to serve as a self-study resourcefor immigrants but can also be useful for li

MBLC & MFOL Present Friends Sharing with Friends 2007On Saturday, September 29, 2007, a workshop for Library Friends will beheld at the 'Springhill Suites by Marriot' at Devens Common Center, 31Andrews Parkway, Devens. Continental Breakfa

<h2>The <a href=".../Newsletters/sept2007.pdef">September 2007 Newsletter</a> is Here!</h2>The first newsletter for Fiscal Year 2008 is now available.  Some of the stories you will find are:<br /><ul>

This is a reminder that applications for the MLAA scholarship and staffdevelopment grants are due on August 22nd. Please see attached fliersfor eligibility.Questions?  Please contact Rachel Devin at the Board of LibraryCommissioners. Rachel.Devi

The MassCat resource sharing network has been engaged in an Interlibrary Loan Pilot Project. 12 of our member libraries have agreed to participate in this project. The libraries have agreed to make the MassCat system their first priority for placin