I received a message from a colleague that indicates CoOL will be moving to AIC.  Apparently Stanford has agreed to turn over the content and control of CoOL and the Conservation DistList to AIC.  The transfer should be taking place very soon.  Updates are to come over the DistList so stay tuned.

News came over the Museum-L listserv late last week that Stanford University will no longer be hosting CoOL (Conservation Online) and the Conservation Distlist.  Both of these resources are used by many folks as places to find out the latest information on conservation and preservation related issues.
Below is more information:
ate: 10 Jun 2009
From: Catherine Tierney [...]

Like many other children of the 70s, I still have a few hundred vinyl LPs, and a few dozen cassette tapes. I have in some cases replaced them with CDs, but there hasn’t been a compelling reason to dispose of the albums to which I have a sentimental attachment. Holding on to media that has [...]

Save the date!  The Library Assistants’ Day is on Tuesday, November 3, in Syracuse.  This is the third year of the popular conference.  Registration information is coming soon.
Here are some of the sessions:
Customer Service: FISH
How to Develop and Market Library Exhibits and Displays
Genealogy
Effective Communication and Time Management
Microsoft Applications Update
And more…

This just came over Nyline and might be of interest to folks who are interested in developing poetry programming at the library.  Plus you get the chance to check out Poets House new digs…
The Poetry in The Branches National Institute returns!  Join us this year in the spectacular new quarters of Poets House, [...]

Humanities Collections and Reference Resources Grant
The Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities will be  accepting applications for grants in its Humanities Collections and Reference Resources program.  These grants support projects to preserve and create intellectual access to such collections as books, journals, manuscript and archival materials, maps, still and [...]

The NYS Archives is sponsoring a student research contest.  This is a great way to work with teachers and students in incorporating historical records in research projects.  Maybe you are working with students or know of a teacher who might have interested students.  Help spread the word!
NYS Archives Sponsors 19th Annual Student Research Contest
To encourage [...]