North Texas Regional Library System

The NTLP System Office is closed for remodelling September 1 through September 24. The fax machine is down during this time. Staff continue to be available by email or phone.

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This month on NTRLS.org:

A spaceman peers at a distant collection of books. Libraries of the Future

Article - What Future for Public Libraries? - Michael Baldwin, director of the Benbrook Public Library, discusses the possible evolution of libraries under various science fiction scenarios.

Podcast - Futuring in Libraries- Adam Wright, executive director of NTLP, explains a different perspective on long range planning - combining thought experiments with predictions from science fiction - to get ideas of what the future may hold.

Executive Director's Column - In this month's column, NTLP Executive Director Adam Wright looks at the public library's role in lifelong learning. Adam's column also has details about NTLP's recent activities and upcoming events. All of Adam's past columns are available at the Executive Director's Page on NTRLS.org. Be sure to subscribe to Adam's blog, Notes of a Binge Thinker.

Please RSVP online for the System Assembly meeting on 9/23 at The Forum in Wichita Falls. Sign-in starts at 9 AM, meeting 10 AM - 12 PM.

Save the dates for all our upcoming conferences. See the Continuing Education Portal for upcoming workshops.

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Featured Links, Services, and Announcements

Assist job seekers in your library with resources from TWDL! More...

NTRLS Membership is now open to all types of libraries! More...

North Texas Resource Guide - a directory of federal, state, and regional assistance organizations to help you help your patrons

NTLP and NETLS are now accepting member input and vendor proposals for the Consortium Pricing Program.

NTRLS is now accepting applications for Volunteer positions.

NTRLS Online - Stay connected with our Blog, Photos, and more!

Wii Gaming Equipment is now available to check out.

Calendar - Find out what is happening at NTRLS.

Vendors! Apply now for inclusion in the LFNT Librarian's Marketplace resource directory.

Job Opening: NTLP is looking for a part-time Homebound Program Coordinator.

Literacy Program Toolkit - 3rd Edition now available at Libraries4Literacy.org

Expanding Accessibility - A NTRLS program to help member libraries expand accessibility to serve more members of their communities. Follow us on Twitter!

Special Interest Groups, conference news and e-mail discussion lists:
   Library Presentations Network
   Library Youth Services Network
   Library Supporters Network
   Library Technology Network

Visit North Texas Library Partners on Facebook!

Interested in writing for NTRLS.org? See our writers' guidelines - updated for FY2011!

See the NTRLS Communications Center for announcements you may have missed.

See the RFP Page for current RFP information.

Librarians' Gift Picks - the top book gifts recommended by North Texas Librarians!