Friday, March 28, 2003

Friday Notes 2.  An on-line resource for NEILSA Librarians DEADLINES & DATES: I'll try to list all the upcoming dates of importance here, you will have to mine for the details.  Upcoming Grant Application Deadlines National Leadership Grants for Library/Museum Collaborations: April 1, 2003. http://www.imls.gov/grants/l-m/l-m_lead.asp All IMLS grant and award program deadlines can be viewed at: http://www.imls.gov/grants/dedln/index.htm     County Meetings Scheduled: If your county meeting is not on the schedule please contact NEILSA •    Allamakee County Meeting •    Black Hawk County Meeting - When called - seldom •    Bremer County Meeting - April 8, 2003 @ 7:30 in Readlyn •    Buchanan County Meeting - April 22, 2003 @ 7:00 in Fairbank PL •    Butler County Meeting  - Tuesday, April 1, 2003 7:00 Shell Rock PL •    Chickasaw County Meeting •    Clayton County Meeting - April 22 @ 7:30 McGregor PL •    Delaware County Meeting - May 13, 2003 @ 7:00  Edgewood P L •    Dubuque County •    Fayette County Meeting -  April 10th at 10:00 @  Fayette Library •    Grundy County Meeting - All meetings start at 9:00 am - 2003 schedule         4/28 @ Dike,         6/28 @ Grundy Center,         10/27 @ Reinbeck •    Howard County Meeting   - April 7, 2003 @ 7:00 Elma PL •    Winneshiek County Meeting - November 6, 2003 @ 7:00 Decorah Meetings NEXT week CE: PUBLIC BROWSER WORKSHOP The Decorah Public Library, Northeast Iowa Library Service Area and Waterloo Public Library are partnering to provide a Public Browser Workshop. WHERE:    Waterloo Public Library Computer Lab WHEN:  May 1, 2003 TIME:  10:00-3:00                  CEU'S:    4 COST:    $30.00 PRESENTER:      Scott Vermeersch                      TeamSoftware Solutions             Public Web Browser author Lead Programmer for TeamSoftware Solutions tools and applications for use in securing public Internet workstations.             Mayo Clinic Medical Library Senior Computer                 Systems Analyst             Mayo Medical Library OPAC and Internet                 Systems developer The Public Web Browser is a simple software browser used in conjunction with Internet Explorer. The beauty of the software is to secure systems used for accessing the internet. Patrons are unable to make changes to the hardware or programming software when this browser is in place. WORKSHOP AGENDA:     DISCUSSION:  What the fundamental usage of Internet  workstations should be.     DISCOVER:      How Internet workstations are being used and abused.     DEVELOP:        Regain the control of workstations used for Internet access.     QUESTIONS & ANSWERS:   Specific to each library need. (Registration deadline is April 28, 2003) NEILSA Special Workshops: One & two hour workshops at Fall & Spring county meetings, item specific workshops. Howard County Meeting   - April 7, 2003 @ 7:00 Elma PL 1 CE Workshop OTHER CE: You must register with the listed provider.  Usually you will need to submit a "Learning Activity Written Summery" is now available as on online form that you can submit electronically. It may be found at: http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/continuing-ed/online-learningactivitywrittensummary.htm This is the form to complete if you want continuing education credit for attending a teleconference and/or watching a videotape of a national teleconference or a library related continuing education program. Complete details about recertfication are available at http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/continuing-ed/recertification.html Check also: http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for_ia_libraries/continuing_ed/index.html Reader's Advisory ICN Workshop Featuring NoveList, ICN sessions April 1, either 9:30-11:30 OR 1:30-3:30 on the CE catalog web page. Self-Directed Learning Opportunities: http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/Certification/alternate.htm ANNOUNCEMENTS: Retirement Ho!!!! I thought some of you might be interested in this article: "Succession: the Next Ones at Bat" by William M. Curran in: College & Research Libraries, March 2003, v 64 no 2, pages 134-140 I haven't read it yet, have requested it on ILL - but here's the abstract: "Throughout North America, more than 83,866 librarians will soon reach the age of 65 and will be taking, or plan to take, retirement. The exodus of practicing librarians will result in a severe shortage. With the departure of the older baby boomers, a serious collective loss is imminent in terms of experience and expertise because there are few experienced, trained, middle-level managers, supervisors, and administrators within the "middle" age group of librarians who could ensure appropriate succession in the libraries following such a massive retirement exodus." In the EYE-OPENER from NWILSA: 3) National Library Week April 6-12: As if you weren't busy enough planning your summer library programs...National Library Week is right around the corner, April 6-12, 2003. This year marks the 45 anniversary of National Library Week. Established in 1958, NLW honors the contributions of libraries and library staff across the country--and provides a wonderful opportunity to promote local libraries as essential educational and city services. This year's theme continues using the "@ YOUR LIBRARY™" slogan. "@ YOUR LIBRARY" is a major part of "The Campaign for America's Libraries," ALA's multi-year marketing effort to speak loudly and clearly about the value of libraries. ALA Graphics has many new posters, bookmarks, balloons, and more promotional materials. For great ideas on promotions and displays, for sample press releases and media announcements, go direct to: https://cs.ala.org/@yourlibrary/nlw.cfm You can find more National Library Week ideas and materials at an affiliated company called Positive Promotions: go to http://www.positivepromotions.com And don't forget to visit the State Library's website for continuing ways to tell your library's story: http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/tell-library-story/index.html As some of you may have noticed  one library (that I know of) was solisited for an ad for Library Week that had 4 year old information, wrong dates and more.   New LINKS of interest: http://www.bookmagazine.com/issue27/bigreaders.shtml America's Biggest Readers [Book magazine] Legal Links http://www.ialanet.org/legal_links.htm YOU WROTE: snippets from your e-mails: QUESTION: "What is your understanding of "unsolicited books?" When a publisher sends a copy of a book to a library or an individual with an invoice may we keep the book without paying the invoice?" ANSWER: Here is what the Iowa Code says: 556A.1 Gift of unsolicited goods. Unless otherwise agreed, where unsolicited goods are mailed to a person, that person has a right to accept delivery of such goods as a gift only, and is not bound to return such goods to the sender. If such unsolicited goods are either addressed to or intended for the recipient, the recipient may use them or dispose of them in any manner without any obligation to the sender, and in any action for goods sold and delivered, or in any action for the return of the goods, it shall be a complete defense that the goods were mailed voluntarily and that the defendant did not actually order or request such goods, either orally or in writing. Sandy Dixon Consultant State Library of Iowa FEEDBACK: This is one of your places to let us know your needs on specific questions. Survey Question: From the Monday Morning Eyeopener "Exchanging Stuff" Idea from Hartley P.L.: Thanks to Nona at Hartley  P.L. for this idea. Nona is asking that people coming to "C.E. JAMBOREE" next Tuesday bring along their leftover prizes and incentives from summers past. Round up the buttons, stickers, pencils, pens, or any prizes that have been collecting in boxes and bags. The idea is that by exchanging these prizes, kids can enjoy a whole new assortment of goodies that they haven't seen before. Nona is willing to staff the exchange table at "JAMBOREE," so we encourage you to use this opportunity to swap your summer reading stuff:-) QUESTION: Would you like a similar Swap Section at the Spring Confluence ? When you respond please send replies to Ken at davenport@neilsa.org or use the "comments" link at the bottom of the blog   CONSORTIA NEWS & E-Rate: If you have received a notice from Susan (Ken's e-rate assistant) yesterday would have been a good time to reply.  Failure to reply is the same as dropping out of the Consortia i.e. you will NOT get funding.1 END PLATE: Long Announcements, Supporting Documents, & other "stuff" The following is a press release about ILA's Legislative Day March 12. Please copy and send to your local newspapers adding names as needed. It may need to be reformatted. The text can also be accessed through ILA's web site at http://www.iowalibraryassociation.org and this will be a PDF format which is print ready. Anne Skaden, ILA PR committee Kalona Public Library ________________________________________________________________________________ Press Release Contact: Dawn Hayslett, Chair, ILA Government Affairs Committee dhayslet@amespubliclibrary.org 515-239-5633 ________________, of the ___________ Library, was one of nearly 150 librarians and library supporters who converged on the State Capitol Wednesday, March 12. The Iowa Library Association (ILA) and the Iowa Educational Media Association (IEMA) were co-sponsors of this opportunity to speak with one voice about the vital services provided by all Iowa libraries. State Librarian Mary Wegner opened the event and said that despite last year's budget cut of 25 percent, the State Library continues to provide excellent service to Iowa citizens and state government. Also, it was noted that in spite of most public libraries increased needs for consulting and continuing education services from the Library Service Areas (LSA's), the LSA's now receive less money than they did in 1988. With the help of Area Education Agencies (AEA's) and federal funds, the State Library has been able to provide subscriptions to EBSCOhost, a suite of information databases, at a reduced rate. To date over 400 public libraries and 54 academic institutions provide over 90% of Iowans access to EBSCOhost in their homes. Wendy Ziegler, chair of IEMA's Legislative Committee, reviewed the history of the removal of the requirement for school librarians from the Iowa Code. She described the negative effect this has had on the quality of school libraries across the state. Dawn Hayslett, chair of the ILA Government Affairs Committee, gave a briefing on Iowa libraries' contribution to major issues facing the state and legislature. The message from ILA membership to lawmakers continues to be that libraries are vital to Iowa. All types of Iowa libraries are a crucial component of education in Iowa, contribute to economic development and provide health information to all Iowans; therefore, all Iowa libraries need adequate funding. The ILA urges legislators to support the governor's budget of level funding for libraries. The group then met at the State Law Library for a reception with state legislators to discuss library issues. Lobbyist Amy Campbell reported that eighty-seven legislators attended. Kristin Steingreaber of AEA 15 provided a demonstration of EBSCOhost during the reception. Legislators were impressed with this collaborative resource the AEA's and State Library provide for libraries, students and the general public. The fine print stuff blogs - Friday Notes 2 AT -  http://radio.weblogs.com/0108327/ NOTICE – DISCLAIMER - pick one, any one will do. MY disclaimer: Basically my opinions are my own, shared by no one else (sometimes), and are not the opinions of my agency, my board, my co-workers, my parents, siblings, relatives, my dogs or most any other know life form.  Except, of course, those very bright concerned, sensitive, perceptive &, in general, well educated, widely read and cultured individuals who wish to share this peculiar road to ruin, as well as a couple of down & out drugged out beatniks from the good old days. OK?  The "Prime Directive" applies. Edited by: Ken Davenport - NEILSA Consultant davenport@neilsa.org COPYLEFT NOTICE 2002: THE INFORMATION IN THIS PUBLICATION IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt © COPYRIGHT Please note: material found on the web should be assumed to be under copyright and is presented here for purposes of education and research only. NOTE: If credited [via ???] or [from so & so] it is their material and not covered by my "Copyleft" notice.  Ken SOURCE: {Consultant} D:CorelwpdocsFridayNotes0328.wpd  August 2, 2002 BOILER PLATE FOOTNOTES: 1. WARNING: I will be able to give you about a 5 working day warning on deadlines (by e-mail, less otherwise) I have 10 days to reply, if I miss the deadline, well I won't miss, if you miss  ... I'll send it in late but ... 12:19:54 PM    comment []

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