And – just a reminder that there is a discount offer available for AWE workstations now should you decide to order. Go to: http://www.infolink.org/services/group_discounts10/awe/  Other RLCs beside INFOLINK have this discount too. The deadline to order is June 24. Cheryl O'Connor Executive Director INFOLINK, the Eastern NJ Regional Library Cooperative (Tel) 732-752-7720 coco...@infolink.org www.infolink.org 2009 NJLA Librarian of the Year *From:* Vasilik, Patricia [mailto:Vasi...@cliftonpl.org] *Sent:* Wed ...Continue Reading

Thanks!  I didn't realize AWE had a competitor. I'll look into Hatch. Leah Kloc, MLIS Children's Services Librarian Sayreville Public Library Parlin, NJ 732-727-0212, ext. 5 732-553-0776 (fax) From: "jfriedman" <jfri...@kearnylibrary.org> Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 12:53 PM To: njy...@njstatelib.org Subject: [njyac] re: AWE Early Learning Stations The second AWE computer had some problems, which appear to have been fixed. The first one has never needed repairs. The printer was terrible. I w ...Continue Reading

Thanks, Pat! Do you have the all-in-one models or are the screen and cpu separate? Leah Kloc, MLIS Children's Services Librarian Sayreville Public Library Parlin, NJ 732-727-0212, ext. 5 732-553-0776 (fax) From: "Vasilik, Patricia" <Vasi...@cliftonpl.org> Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 1:41 PM To: njy...@njstatelib.org Subject: [njyac] RE: AWE Early Learning Stations We've had our 3 AWE computers for just under a year.  One of them had an issue right at the beginning, but they repaired it prompt ...Continue Reading

We've had our 3 AWE computers for just under a year.  One of them had an issue right at the beginning, but they repaired it promptly - haven't had a single problem with any of them since then and they are all used very heavily.  However, we've only used the printers a handful of times, since most of the kids using the AWE computers just play the games.  The print quality has been perfectly adequate for what we need. I've been very pleased with them.   Pat   Pat Vasilik Children's Coordinator C ...Continue Reading

The second AWE computer had some problems, which appear to have been fixed. The first one has never needed repairs. The printer was terrible. I would look into Hatch, which is cheaper. Joanne M. Friedman, B.A., M.S. Children's Librarian Kearny Public Library, 318 Kearny Avenue, Kearny NJ 07032 201.998.2666, press 6 for directory, press 3743 F: 201.998.1141 From: "Leah Kloc" <lkl...@lmxac.org> Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 12:44 PM To: njy...@njstatelib.org Subject: [njyac] AWE Early Learning Station ...Continue Reading

Does anyone have experience with the new AWE all-in-one computer units?  Our contract is up on our old machines and we've had quite a lot of repairs over the past 5 years. I'm hoping that will not be the case with the new hardware.  Any input is appreciated! Leah Kloc, MLIS Children's Services Librarian Sayreville Public Library Parlin, NJ 732-727-0212, ext. 5 732-553-0776 (fax) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The following information is a reminder of your current ...Continue Reading

FYI, I know the books listed here are adult but you might have these in your personal collections and be willing to donate them or perhaps someone else in your family has a copy that they would be willing to donate. Thanks! Sharon Rawlins, Youth Services Consultant, NJ State Library The State Library has received a request for donated books from a marine deployed on the naval aircraft carrier USS Peleliu with the Seventh Fleet in the Pacific. The marines and sailors are participating in a professional reading program ...Continue Reading

Hi Samuel, In the past we've offered a grand prize raffle at the end of our program...which has included a basket with candy, book(s) and a gift certificate (example Itunes or Borders)...We try to tailor it according to the age group and what we think the winner's reading interests are. Hope this helps...have a great SRC! ...Continue Reading

The ALA Public Programs Office and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) are offering a new cultural programming grant opportunity for libraries. Public, academic and special libraries may apply to receive a $2,500 grant to support five reading, viewing and discussion programs featuring the documentary \x93Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women\x94 and the companion biography of the same name. Online applications will be accepted at www.grants.gov through July 30. The library outreach program for \x ...Continue Reading

Hi, Samuel,                                       For my teens/tweens, I do a small weekly incentive prize and weekly raffles for larger prizes. They get a raffle ticket each week IF they fill out their reading log-a few sentences about the book they’re reading, title author, etc. Prizes this year include: 2 Great Adventure theme park day pa ...Continue Reading