Linking between EBSCO and NewsBank is now available. Email EBSCO’s Technical Support at eptech@ebscohost.com if you would like to set up linking between your EBSCOhost account and Newsbank.

Dear CCLC members: ebrary is hosting a luncheon for CCLC librarians at the ALA Annual Conference and invites you and your colleagues to participate. During the session, you will learn how your library can join other CCLC members in using ebrary to expand your electronic holdings. The luncheon also includes an overview and demonstration of ebrary’s new Java-based Reader. As you may know, CCLC helped ebrary to develop a new subscription database featuring over 18,150 titles specifically selected to meet the needs of community colleges. An overview of the collection is provided below. CCLC Community College Luncheon with ebrary Date: Saturday, June 28, 2008 Time: 11:30am to 1pm Location: Tuscany room at the Doubletree Guest Suites Anaheim Resort/Convention Center, 2085 S. Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92802 Sign up at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=T9tnhkdndpD9kSaWeQr1xw_3d_3d

Renewal lists have been sent. If you have not received yours, please contact the consortium. Forms should be returned by May 2nd to the League office.

Are you doing virtual teaching/learning for staff? Are you someone, or do you know anyone, who might be interested in participating in a POSTER SESSION at the ALA Annual meeting in Anaheim (Saturday June 28 @ 3:30)? It would be great to have as many community college librarians represented as we can! ====================================== Title: Learning Virtually: Online Professional Development for Library Workers with Tight Budgets and Full Schedules === Saturday, June 28th, 1:30-3:30 pm Description of program: How can e-learning be a solution for your library or institution? Many innovative technologies are available in delivering flexible and inexpensive on-site programs. This program will feature some current trends in e-learning as addressed by creators, experts, and librarians involved with virtual learning, the role of the e-learner, and the use of virtual space in training and development via e-learning. Poster Session: Saturday June 28 3:30-5:30 DESCRIPTION OF THE POSTER SESSION: Immediately following the panel, a poster session will highlight best practices and tools you might want to use for individual or staff training in your library. ============================================== Let me know if you'd like to nominate yourself or can suggest others for the POSTER SESSION. Contact: bowmane@sbcc.edu Elizabeth Bowman Faculty Outreach and Collection Development Librarian Luria Library Santa Barbara City College 805 965 0581 x2633

Coming February 1st - Sign up for EAR committee Vendor Day. Contact Sarah Raley to be included. Presentations will include Learning Express, OCLC Question Point, EBSCO, Gale, and Proquest.

Save the date!! The CCL-EAR committee will host a vendor day of presentations on February 1st in Ontario, CA. The meeting will be held at the Ontario Doubletree Hotel, 222 N. Vineyard, Ontario, CA. Presentations will run from 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM. Lunch will be provided by the Community College League of California.

Save the date ---- Feb. 1st The CCL-EAR committee is hosting a vendor day on Feb. 1st. It will be held in Ontario, CA. from 9:30-3:00. Watch for further announcements!