Union County Public Library Goes Live With Evergreen
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Norcross, GA – October 14, 2008
Union County (Ind.) Public Library has gone live with Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library automation software. Union County Public Library is the third library in Indiana to migrate to Evergreen, following Hussey-Mayfield Public Library and Adams Public Library. Fourteen other public libraries in Indiana are on track to migrate to Evergreen by the end of 2008 as part of Indiana Evergreen, a shared-catalog project administered by the Indiana State Library. Equinox Software, Inc., the support and development company for Evergreen, provided bumper-to-bumper support during the process, while the Alpha-G consulting company assisted with data migration.
“Our whole community is excited about Evergreen Indiana,” said Karen Kahl, director of Union County Public Library. She added, “Patrons are looking forward to being able to use their cards at other libraries, and they like the way the hold system works.”
“We’re happy to see the Evergreen Indiana project growing so quickly and yet so smoothly,” said Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox company president. “Evergreen was born in a large library consortium, and has the strength and features required by these special environments. Most library software, including Evergreen, performs well in libraries with one or several outlets. But Evergreen is up to the task of serving a project such as Evergreen Indiana, as well.”
Union County Public Library has been serving residents since 1887, and became a public library in 1913 after the school board transferred it to the Stanley Memorial Building in Liberty, Indiana. Today, the library has 28,000 bibliographic items and serves over 5,000 patrons. Their website is http://www.union-county.lib.in.us and their new online catalog can be viewed at http://evergreen.lib.in.us/.
About Evergreen
Evergreen is consortial-quality, open-source library software initially developed to support Georgia PINES, a resource-sharing consortium with over 270 public libraries. Evergreen was designed from the ground up to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, yet its robust, fault-tolerant architecture elegantly scales down to the smallest sites. Evergreen is also adaptive software that due to its service-oriented, standards-compliant design can nimbly evolve to meet changing library needs and user expectations.
From its debut in September 2006, Evergreen has consistently outperformed expectations and resulted in acclaim and praise from users worldwide. Evergreen has received significant attention, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Additional Evergreen implementations include the Michigan Library Consortium, British Columbia SITKA, and several smaller implementations, such as Kent County Public Library in Maryland and Marshall Public Library in Missouri. For more information about Evergreen, visit http://evergreen-ils.org
About Equinox Software, Inc.

Founded by the original Evergreen designers and developers, Equinox Software is a growing team of skilled developers and other professionals who provide comprehensive support for Evergreen, the consortial-quality, open source Integrated Library System (ILS). Equinox develops, supports, trains, migrates, integrates, and consults on Evergreen, and engages with the rapidly expanding Evergreen community. Instead of one-size-fits-all support, Equinox works closely with libraries to ensure Evergreen is implemented in the manner that best fits their individual needs.
In addition to support, custom development and integration services, Equinox offers complete Evergreen hosting packages for libraries wishing to outsource their ILS infrastructure. Equinox also provides consulting services for libraries seeking more insight into the value proposition of open source software.
Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113
For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen
Logo are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

October 20, 2008, Monterey, CA—At the 12th annual Internet Librarian Conference and Exhibition, Information Today, Inc. (ITI) announced the release of Designing the Digital Experience: How to Use Experience Design Tools and Techniques to Build Websites Customers Love by David Lee King.

With the emergence of Web 2.0 technologies and social networking tools, today’s web marketers and designers can apply “experience design” techniques in the online environment, creating memorable experiences for website visitors and customers. In his cutting edge book, author King explains digital experience design, showcases sites that utilize it to greatest advantage, and offers strategies for building websites customers not only love but feel motivated to share with others.

While other authors have written conceptually about experience design, and still others have suggested ways to make websites more user friendly, King is the first to connect the dots between these approaches. Digital experience design is all about giving web users what they want, according to King, who says he wrote the book to help organizations “distinguish themselves from the competition and uncork the viral marketing genie.”

“If you have ever read a restaurant review or paid a bill online, you've had a digital experience,” says Rohit Bhargava, Senior VP of Marketing at Ogilvy. “The problem is, many of these experiences stink.” Bhargava described Designing the Digital Experience as an essential guide to creating “an authentic digital experience for your customers. Read [it] and give it to every member of your web team if you finally want to have a website your customers will rave about.”

“Websites, communities, services, companies, and individuals who provide their visitors with an enjoyable, memorable experience have a distinct, noticeable advantage over those that do not,” said Patrick O’Keefe, principal of iFroggy Network and author of Managing Online Forums. “Designing the Digital Experience presents solid ideas and strategies that can help you to gain that advantage.”

Following a foreword by David Armano, VP Experience Design at Critical Mass and author of the popular blog, Logic+Emotion, Designing the Digital Experience features an Introduction by the author and the following chapters:

1. Welcome to the Experience Economy
2. What Is Structural Focus?
3. Elements of Digital Design Experience
4. Information Architecture and Usability: Experience-Focused Design
5. What Is Community Focus
6. Emerging Tools for the Digital Community
7. Community Building Through Invitation
8. Community Building Through Social Networking
9. What Is Customer Focus?
10. Staging and Theming Digital Experiences
11. Customer Journey Mapping and Personas
12. Customer Focus Ideas
13. The Next Step

Additional features include a list of resources and recommended reading, a glossary, and an index. As a reader bonus, the author offers content related to the book on his blog at www.davidleeking.com/digital experience, including live links to recommended websites and resources.

Book Launch at Internet Librarian 2008
To celebrate publication of Designing the Digital Experience, David Lee King will sign copies at the Information Today, Inc. booth at the Internet Librarian Conference on Monday, October 20, from 5:00–6:00 PM. For more information about the conference venue, visit www.infotoday.com/il2008.

About the Author
David Lee King is the Digital Branch and Services Manager at the Topeka & Shawnee County (Kansas) Public Library, where he plans, implements, and experiments with emerging technology and trends. He has spoken at information industry events in the U.S. and internationally about emerging tech trends, website usability and management, digital experience design and planning, and managing tech staff. He was named a 2008 “Mover & Shaker” by Library Journal.

Designing the Digital Experience: How to Use Experience Design Tools and Techniques to Build Websites Customers Love (200pp/softbound/$24.95/ISBN 978-0-910965-83-5) is a CyberAge Book from Information Today, Inc. It is available in bookstores through Independent Publishers Group (IPG) or by calling (800) 300-9868 [outside U.S. call (609) 654-6266]; faxing (609) 654-4309; emailing custserv@infotoday.com; or on the web at www.infotoday.com.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

“Grandma's First Computer” written by Linda Hayes, illustrated by Acesgraphics
set to be released next month.

New Castle, DE (LISWire) October 11, 2008 – Linda Hayes announces the release of her debut children's book, “Grandma's First Computer” on November 1, 2008 just in time for the holidays. This is a beautifully illustrated book for children of all ages. It tells an endearing story about a Grandma who excitedly purchases her very first desktop computer only to find herself in a perplexing situation; she knows nothing about computers. Will her young grandson Timmy be able to help her?

Not only will children find the characters of this book entertaining, but they and their grandparents, may even learn a little something about computers.

Notes from the Author:
I was inspired to write this book after my mom bought a computer and required the assistance of my son.
I'm sure this is a situation many grandparents and grandchildren have experienced and a book the whole family will enjoy as they read and reminisce.

About the Author:
Linda received an Associate in Applied Science degree in Data Processing from Kingsborough Community College and has been in love with computer technology ever since. Writing is her second love. She has been writing poetry since her teens and is the author of three poetry books. Her poems have won first place in a couple of poetry contests. This is her first children's book. Linda currently resides in Delaware with her husband who is also a published poet.

Media Contact:
Linda Hayes
(302) 222-8997
ldmhayes@yahoo.com
http://www.lulu.com/content/4355338

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WOBURN, Mass., BUSINESS WIRE -- Inmagic will attend the Internet Librarian Conference 2008 (booth 217) and provide attendees with a sneak peak into Inmagic(R) Presto 3.0 - the latest in social knowledge management. Presto 3.0 will be made available for customer deployment October 31st, and is the latest version of the company's flagship social knowledge management platform used by leading organizations such as NASA, Newsweek, The Lincoln Center for Performing Arts, RV Anderson Associates, Ltd., and OPHEA.

Presto 3.0 contains enhancements that enable organizations to integrate, capture and capitalize on its collective domain expertise or "wisdom of their communities," and gain never-before-realized insight into information assets by creating social knowledge networks. Attendees will also get a firsthand look at Presto 3.0's rich library asset management and workflow capabilities. This seamless integration of library, knowledge management and social technologies makes Presto the industry's first true social library platform.

"Presto 3.0 is a significant new product release for our customers and for the industry," says Paul Puzzanghera, President and CEO of Inmagic. "We are on the brink of a convergence between knowledge management and social media that will profoundly reshape how content is managed and how information professionals collaborate and share information."

At Inmagic's booth, attendees will discover:

-- The differences between social networking and social knowledge networks

-- A technology for socializing content within the enterprise that is markedly different from traditional document and content management systems

-- How traditional library tools can integrate with social technologies to create an interactive social library platform

-- How to use social knowledge networks to enrich their companies' domain expertise, enhance search and discovery processes, improve productivity and foster greater collaboration

Additionally, Inmagic will demonstrate the latest release of Inmagic(R) Genie, the company's Web-based integrated library system (ILS) for Inmagic(R) DB/Text -- a specialized database optimized for text retrieval that lets users build networked and standalone textbases to manage information. DB/Text is used by thousands of organizations worldwide.

Internet Librarian is the only conference for information professionals who are using and developing Internet, intranet, and Web-based technologies. This year's show, "Beyond 2.0: User-Focused Tools and Practices," will bring to the table new Web 2.0 tools, practices, and services; and illustrate how they are improving the way companies manage information and interact with clients, partners, vendors, and more. The Internet Librarian Conference 2008 takes place Oct. 20 to 22 in Monterey, Calif. For more information, please visit the conference's Web site.

ABOUT INMAGIC, INC.

Since 1983, Inmagic has helped companies rapidly capture, organize, share, manage, and exploit their collective wisdom. Over 5,000 companies in 100 countries use Inmagic's Presto, Genie, and DB/Text to forge social knowledge networks that connect their people and information to gain unprecedented insight into customers, markets, competitors, research, intellectual property, and more. Find out how much your company really knows. Visit Inmagic at www.Inmagic.com.

The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Contacts:
For more information,
press only: Gregory FCA Kate Ritchie,
610-642-8253 kater@gregoryfca.com or Inmagic,
Inc. Mike Cassettari,
781-287-6225 mcassettari@inmagic.com

ALA offers Recognition Awards and Grants

CHICAGO – Nominate yourself, colleagues or your library for the 2009 American Library Association (ALA) Recognition Awards and Grants.

Unless otherwise noted, the deadline for awards is December 1.

The following lists the major ALA awards with the Web sites for application guidelines:

· ALA Information Today Library of the Future Award honors a library, library consortium, group of librarians or support organization for innovative planning for, applications of or development of patron training programs about information technology in a library setting. The award includes $1,500 and a 24k gold-framed citation, donated by Information Today, Inc.
www.ala.org/ala/awardsgrants/awardsrecords/libraryofthefutu/libraryfutur...

Beta Phi Mu Award is presented to a faculty member of a library school or an individual for distinguished service to education in librarianship. The award includes $1,000 and a 24k gold-framed citation donated by Beta Phi Mu International Library Science Honorary Society. www.ala.org/ala/awardsgrants/awardsrecords/betaphimuaward/betaphimuaward...

W. Y. Boyd Literary Award is given to an author of a military novel that honors the service of American veterans during a time of war: 1861-1865, 1914-1918 or 1939-1945. The award includes $5,000 and a 24k gold-framed citation, donated by William Young Boyd.
www.ala.org/ala/awardsgrants/awardsrecords/wyboydaward/wyboydaward.cfm

Marshall Cavendish Excellence in Library Programming Award is given to a school or public library that demonstrates excellence in library programming by providing programs that have community impact and respond to community needs. Advocacy, partnerships and creative of use of resources, regardless of the size of the library, will be taken into consideration. The award includes $2,000 and a 24k gold-framed citation, donated by the Marshall Cavendish Corporation.
www.ala.org/ala/awardsgrants/awardsrecords/cavendishaward/cavendishaward...

Melvil Dewey Medal honors an individual or group for a recent creative professional achievement in library management, training, cataloging and classification or the tools and techniques of librarianship. The award includes $2,000, Dewey Medal and a 24k gold-framed citation, donated OCLC/Forest Press, Inc.
www.ala.org/ala/awardsgrants/awardsrecords/deweymedal/deweymedal.cfm

· EBSCO ALA Conference Sponsorship provides 10 $1,000 awards to help librarians attend ALA’s Annual Conference. To apply for this award, applicants must submit an essay of no more than 250 words addressing, “How will attending this ALA Conference contribute to your professional development?” The award is donated by EBSCO Subscription Services.
www.ala.org/ala/awardsgrants/awardsrecords/ebscosponsorship/ebscosponsor...

· Equality Award honors an individual or group for an outstanding contribution that promotes equality in the library profession. The award includes $1,000 and a 24k gold-framed citation donated by Scarecrow Press, Inc ., a member of the Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group
www.ala.org/ala/awardsgrants/awardsrecords/equalityaward/equalityaward.cfm

· Elizabeth Futas Catalyst for Change Award recognizes and honors a librarian for investing time and talent to make a positive change in the profession of librarianship. The award includes $1,000 and a 24k gold-framed citation, donated by the Elizabeth Futas Memorial Fund. The biannual award application deadline is Dec. 1, 2009.
www.ala.org/ala/awardsgrants/awardsrecords/futasaward/futasaward.cfm

Gale Cengage Learning Financial Development Award is given to a library organization that exhibited meritorious achievement in carrying out a library financial development project to secure new funding resources for a public or academic library. The award includes $2,500 and a 24k gold-framed citation, donated by Gale Cengage, Inc.
www.ala.org/ala/awardsgrants/awardsrecords/galecengageaward/galecengagea...

Greenwood Publishing Group Award for the Best Book in Library Literature - An annual award to honor the best book published in library literature. This book may help library professionals in the areas of management principles and practice, understanding and application of new techniques, or furthering the education of librarians or other information specialists. The award includes $5,000 and a 24k gold-framed citation, donated by Greenwood Publishing Group.
www.ala.org/ala/awardsgrants/awardsrecords/greenwoodpublishing1/greenwoo...

Ken Haycock Award for Promoting Librarianship honors an individual for contributing significantly to the public recognition and appreciation of librarianship through professional performance, teaching and/or writing. The award includes $1,000 and a 24k gold-framed citation, donated by Ken Haycock, PhD.
www.ala.org/ala/awardsgrants/awardsrecords/haycockaward/haycockaward.cfm

Paul Howard Award for Courage honors a librarian, library board, library group or individual for exhibiting unusual courage benefiting library programs or services. The award, given every two years, includes $1,000 and a 24k gold-framed citation, donated by Paul Howard. The deadline application for the biennial award deadline is Dec. 1, 2008.
http://www.ala.org/ala/awardsgrants/awardsrecords/howardaward/howardawar...

Joseph W. Lippincott Award is given to a librarian for distinguished service to the profession. To qualify, the librarian must display outstanding participation in professional library activities, notable published professional writing or other significant activities on behalf of the profession. The award includes $1,000 and a 24k gold-framed citation, donated by Joseph W. Lippincott, III.
www.ala.org/ala/awardsgrants/awardsrecords/lippincottaward/lippincottawa...

Schneider Family Book Awards honor an author or illustrator for a book that encourages artistic expression of the disability experience for young children, middle school and teens. One award will be given in each category. The book must portray some aspect of living with a disability or that of a friend or family member, whether the disability is physical, mental or emotional. Three recipients will each receive $5,000 and a plaque. The donor is Katherine Schneider, Ph.D.
www.ala.org/ala/awardsgrants/awardsrecords/schneideraward/schneiderfamil...

Scholastic Library Publishing Award (formerly Grolier) honors a librarian whose “unusual contribution” to the stimulation and guidance of children’s and young adult reading exemplifies outstanding achievement in the profession. The award includes $1,000 and a 24k gold-framed citation, donated by Scholastic Library Publishing.
www.ala.org/ala/awardsgrants/awardsrecords/scholastic/scholastic.cfm

· Sullivan Award for Public Library Administrators Supporting Services to Children honors an individual who has shown exceptional understanding and support of library service to children while having general management/supervisory/ administrative responsibility that has included public library service to children in its scope. The recipient will receive a plaque and recognition artifact. The donor is Peggy Sullivan.
www.ala.org/ala/awardsgrants/awardsrecords/sullivanaward/sullivanaward.cfm

H.W. Wilson Library Staff Development Grant is awarded to a library organization for a program to further its staff development goals and objectives. The award includes $3,500 and a 24k gold-framed citation, donated by the H.W. Wilson Company.
www.ala.org/ala/awardsgrants/awardsrecords/wilsongrant/wilsongrant.cfm

World Book-ALA /Information Literacy Goal Award -. Two annual awards consisting of $5,000 and a gold-framed citation of achievement to a public and school library. The World Book/ALA Information Literacy Goal Award seeks to promote exemplary information literacy programs in public and school libraries. The annual awards are designed to encourage and support innovative and effective information literacy programs in today’s school and public libraries donated by World Book, Inc.
www.ala.org/ala/awardsgrants/awardsrecords/worldbookaward/worldbookaward...

For general information about these and other ALA awards, visit www.ala.org/awards.