Thursday, July 10, 2003

Friday Notes 2.  An on-line resource for NEILSA Librarians Other LSA blogs: SWILSA House blog at: http://www.swilsa.blogspot.com DEADLINES & DATES: I'll try to list all the upcoming dates of importance here, you will have to mine for the details.  ANNUAL SURVEY  The survey is due 10/31/03. Upcoming Grant Application Deadlines LSTA Grants The State Library is offering FY04 LSTA Competitive Grants to Iowa  libraries.  The deadline for grant applications is August 1, 2003. There will be two ICN  information sessions on June 17, from 9:00 - 11:00 am or June 18, 2:00 to 4:00 pm. for those interested in the  application. The grant handbook, application and guidelines are located at  http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/LSTA/FY04/index.htm. Session 1 is June 17 9:00 to 11:00. Current scheduled sites are: Bettendorf CC1, Davenport PL, Denison HS, Dubuque-Stout PL, Arlington-Starmont HS, Elgin PL, Council Bluffs PL, Waterloo PL, Eldora PL and State Library Des Moines. Session 2 is June 18 2:00 to 4:00. Current scheduled sites are: Oelwein JHS, Allison HS, Ames HS, Ottumwa CC5, Tiffin-Clear Creek HS, Spencer PL, Harlan PL, Manchester PL, Coucil Bluffs PL, Fort Madison-Rashid PL, Bellevue PL, Fort Dodge PL, Sioux Center PL, Decorah PL, State Library Des Moines 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 - October 21 at 7:30 Sumner      Buchanan County Meeting -      Butler County Meeting  - October 7, 2003, in Allison. CE      Chickasaw County Meeting      Clayton County Meeting -Oct. 14, 2003 7:30   in Strawberry Point      Delaware County Meeting - Hopkinton Library on Nov. l8 at 7:00      Dubuque County - DALINC -      Fayette County Meeting - Oct. 23, 2003 @ 1:00 Haweye PL      Grundy County Meeting -  9:00 am 10/27 @ Reinbeck      Howard County Meeting   - Lime Springs on Tuesday, October 7, at 7:00 p.m.     Winneshiek County Meeting - November 6, 2003 @ 7:00 Decorah CE: CIPA Classes For the session you will have to have your Internet policy & AU or other computer policy(s) with you.   Bring note taking materials there will be no handouts since there are no fees for the classes. Special Workshops: This is where the CIPA Workshops will take place, but only if requested by the County Association. One & two hour workshops at Fall & Spring county meetings, item specific workshops. "Library 101" Friday, June 27, 2003 09:00 To 12:00 Session NEILSA: Hudson Public Library (node 735) AND West Union Public Library (node 764) MASON CITY-CC1     Tell us if you wish a "special" site.     OTHER CE: You must register with the listed provider.  "Learning Activity Written Summery" may be found at: http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/continuing-ed/online-learningactivitywrittensummary.htm The North Iowa Library Cooperative is sponsoring a two-day (15 hours) workshop entitled, "Building Blocks to Life-long Learning: The Big 6 and Information Literacy" August 6 & 7, 2003. This will be a informative and informational workshop which will assist librarians of all types to work with patrons. The Wednesday session will be presented by Bob Berkowtiz, co-developer of The Big 6 in which you will learn a systematic approach to find, use, apply, and evaluate information for specific needs and tasks. Thursdays session will be conducted by Mary Jo Langhorne, Mary Wegner, and Mary Cameron. Their sessions will talk about Information Literacy: what it is, why it is so important, and how school, public, and academic libraries can work together to promote it. For more information and registration information on this workshop click on: http://www.nclsa.lib.ia.us/nilcconference.htm We have a go on all of the SLP workshop dates and locations for 2004! They will be as follows: Feb 4 - Methodist Church - Mount Pleasant Feb 5 - Coralville Public Library Feb 6 - Fayette Public Library Feb 9 - Everly Community Center Feb 10 - Arthur Public Library Feb 11 - Elliott Public Library Feb 12 - Urbandale Public Library Feb 13 - Fisher Community Center - Marshalltown Feb 19 - Music Man Square - Mason City Feb 20 - Fort Dodge Public Library Disaster Recover Workshop to be held at the University of Iowa on Sept. 15-16, 2003. Upper Midwest Conservation Association and the University of Iowa Collections Coalition are cosponsoring "Disaster Response: Salvaging Museum, Library and Archival Collections," a two-day workshop, Sept. 15-16, 2003, that will stress hands-on participation in salvaging collections after a disaster (primarily water and fire damage). Iowa Arts Grant writing Workshop held September 23,  2003. The workshop is designed for artists, educators, communities and organizations who are seeking funding support for arts-related activities at benefit Iowans. This particular session will be directed at public libraries. Hear directly from grant program managers for the Iowa Arts Council and the Department of Cultural Affairs on what review panels expect to see in grant proposals. Learn about developing powerful grant proposals, the new E-Grant application system, new granting programs and changes to program guidelines. Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2003 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Contact Hours: 3 Place: Iowa Communication Network sites (Reservation 404214): To schedule a site contact Jackie Kokke, 515-281-4316 or 800-248-4483. It may be necessary to pay room use fees depending on the site chosen. Instructor(s): Iowa Arts Council staff Fee: No charge Sponsor: Iowa Arts Council and State Library of Iowa Online registration form: http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/continuing-ed/cecat.htm#September If you have questions about the content, contact: Judy Jones, judy.jones@lib.state.ia.us Complete details about recertfication are available at http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/continuing-ed/recertification.html Self-Directed Learning Opportunities: http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/Certification/alternate.htm ANNOUNCEMENTS: Exciting News!!! ???? As you may or may not be aware, Oprah has started up her book club again! Today on her show she announced the first selection of her new book club which is, East of Eden, by John Steinbeck. In the past we have partnered with the Oprah show to provide free copies of the chosen title to ALA member libraries (high school, public and ALA Chapters). With the new club, we will once again to be able to offer this exciting member-only benefit to these libraries. In addition, we will now be providing free copies to member community college libraries. Please visit the Oprah.com website to find out more about the book club and see the attached fact sheet that will be posted on the ALA website later today. Thank you! http://www.oprah.com/tows/pastshows/200306/tows_past_20030618.html The annual survey is ready for use. To access the online survey go to http://www.silo.lib.ia.us, click on For and About Iowa Libraries, click on Annual Survey. The survey is due October 31, 2003. All public libraries that have access to Internet are required to submit the FY 2003 annual survey with Web Collect. MORE: In response to several questions: report Gates Foundation computer grants as Non-Governmental Income on Line 31 of the Annual Survey (if funding was received by June 30, 2003). Several libraries have asked about a print copy of the Annual Survey. The survey form and instructions are on the Annual Survey page at http://www.silo.lib.ia.us, For and About Iowa Libraries, Annual Survey. Public Libraries with Internet are required to submit the survey online. The link to Web Collect is also on the Annual Survey web page. The login and password were in the annual survey packet that went to every public library. The State Library or the LSA can help you if you cannot locate the information. HOW TO SAVE YOU (& ME) A LOT OF TIME & PHONE CALLS. Final Reports for Direct State Aid and Library Infrastructure are due July 31,2003. A listing of the report status for public libraries, current as of 6/30/03, is available at on the State Library web site, http://www.silo.lib.ia.us. Click on For and About Iowa Libraries, Enrich Iowa, Funding received and reports on file (public libraries) . The report form for Direct State Aid is online at http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/enrich-ia/fy2003/report-form-direct-state-aid03.pdf The report form for Library Infrastructure is online at http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/library-infrastructure/fy2004/report_form_library_infrastructure.pdf The listing at http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/enrich-ia/fy2003/funding_received_and_reports_on_file.htm also includes the amount received in FY 2003 for Open Access, Access Plus, Direct State Aid, and Library Infrastructure. GET THESE REPORTS IN ON TIME - PLEASE - saves calls. Not getting your reports in on time is the Library Director equivant of an overdue!!                                     This week in Eye-Opener: 1) Four Year-end Reports Due July 31st 2) Two Grant-Writing Workshops Coming Up 3) NWILS Lakeside Learning Retreat in September 1) Four Year-end Reports Due July 31st: Time for a friendly paperwork reminder:-) 4 year-end reports are due at the State Library by July 31st. And they are: Open Access Annual Report, Access Plus Annual Report, Direct State Aid Final Report, and Infrastructure Final Report. The Open Access Report asks you to indicate how many items your library checked out to Open Access customers in FY'03. The Access Plus Reports asks you to indicate how many items your library loaned through SILO--through the mail--to other Iowa libraries. And the Direct State Aid and Infrastructure Reports asks you to explain what your library spent those funds for, whether for collections, programming, supplies, technology, furniture, etc. All 4 reports are downloadable from the State Library's website at http://www.silo.lib.ia.us >>clip<< 2) Two Grant-Writing Workshops Coming Up: Mark your calendars for two grant-writing workshops coming up this fall. The first is sponsored by the Iowa Arts Council in partnership with the State Library. The Iowa Arts Grant-Writing Workshop will be held September 23rd at ICN locations statewide. The workshop is designed for artists, educators, communities, and organizations who are seeking funding support for arts-related activities that benefit Iowans. This particular session will be directed at public libraries. Hear directly from grant program managers for the Iowa Arts Council and the Department of Cultural Affairs on what review panels expect to see in grant applications. Learn about developing powerful grant proposals, the new E-Grant application system, new granting programs, and changes to program guidelines. At this point, ICN locations are still pending, so keep checking the statewide c.e. catalog and hopefully you'll find an ICN room near you. There is no registration fee. The session runs from 9:00AM--12:00PM and is worth 3 contact hours by completing a "Learning Activity Written Summary." Register online from the State Library's website: http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/continuing-ed/cecat.htm#September A second opportunity to learn more about grants happens October 28-29. Entitled "The Siouxland Grant-Writing Workshop: The ABCs and XYZs of Grant-Writing," this is a 2-day workshop at the Marina Inn in South Sioux City, NE. Several organizations are sponsoring this event, among them the Iowa Office of Rural Health, Nebraska Health and Human Services, and the Wellmark Foundation. NWILS expects to receive a detailed agenda by mid-August. While this workshop may be geared toward health care providers, this might also present an opportunity for public libraries to partner with local hospitals or health care agencies to provide community service, dissemination of health information, etc. We'll keep you posted as we learn more details... 3) NWILS Lakeside Learning Retreat in September: Bonnie McKewon Director, N.W. Iowa Library Services At ILA in Cedar Rapids this year - the pre-conference is the one to go to if you want to learn how. Pre-Conference - Steven M. Cohen, Assistant Librarian, Rivkin Radler, LLP, Steves blog is LibraryStuff at http://www.librarystuff.net/ A grand discussion of Keeping Current using Blogs/RSS/Web Site Monitoring Software/etc - reviews of each, setting up a blog, etc Learn how to use these Web tools, Web logs, RSS feeds, and many other cutting-edge methods that make communication between information professionals and keeping current with what is happening in our field as simple and as time-effective as possible.             - The one to go to to learn about Concurrent session - Steven M. Cohen, Assistant Librarian, Rivkin Radler, LLP blog LibraryStuff Information professionals attempting to keep current by attending conferences, reading trade journals, and subscribing to e-mail lists seem to fall steadily behind. In this session Steve suggests strategies for getting the most out of your online time and getting as much content as needed, or at least as you can stand, using as few contact points as possible. You will be introduced to  Web tools, Web logs, RSS feeds, and many other cutting-edge methods that make keeping current as simple and as time-effective as possible. New LINKS of interest: Fun but incomplete: http://www.ironfrog.com/catsmap.html Library Cats Map [Iron Frog] Contest YA Librarians: http://bluejeanonline.com/other_stuff/other_stuff_live/LibrariansMakeaDifference.html Librarians Make a Difference Contest [Blue Jean Online] Space Blog http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/07/06/2214253 New Deep Ocean Creatures http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/07/07/1417203 Thinking about designing a web site?  Better read this. http://www.infotoday.com/online/jul03/head.shtml Personas: Setting the Stage for Building Usable Information Sites [Online] http://www.nationalpost.com/national/story.html?id=0916711D-C00C-4B81-9C68-4E405B8D5B68 Libraries urged to carry more comic books [National Post] Addicted to Information? http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/07/06/1757258 http://staging.ala.org/Content/NavigationMenu/LITA/LITA_Publications4/ITAL__Information_Technology_and_Libraries/2202_editorial.htm The Changing Role of Libraries in Instructional Support [Information Technology and Libraries] Why kids should read Science Fiction http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/07/05/1935229 CONSORTIA:   CIPA – At this point you should not make any decisions. We are putting together a notebook of "How to deal with CIPA" this may turn into a web notebook, I do not know yet. BUT I do know that in order to do that I need some e-mail feedback from you. [davenport@neilsa.org] What do you want in such a notebook? Sample Policies? Filtering sources? What?, If I do not get suggestions this will die right here END PLATE: Long Announcements, Supporting Documents, & other "stuff" 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:CorelwpdocsFridayNotes0613.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 . NORTHEAST IOWA LIBRARY SERVICE AREA BOARD MEETING NEILSA Office July 14, 2003 – 3:00 p.m. Agenda 1.    Approval of the Agenda 2.    Approval of June Board Minutes 3.    Approval of June Bills 4.    General Business      a.    Bylaws      b.    Election of officers      c.    Personnel policy      d.    Bid from Auditor      e.    Other 5.    AEA Report 6.    Community College Report 7.    Administrator's Report      a.    Plan of Service – NE draft      b.    Other 8.    Consultant's Report      a.    CIPA      b.    Other 9.    Meeting Dates, Time and Location     a.    August 18, 2003 3:00 p.m., NEILSA Office 10.    Adjourn 10:09:38 PM    comment []

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