Friday, August 01, 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. 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. Public Libraries with Internet are required to submit the survey online. The link to Web Collect is also on the Annual Survey web page. Final Reports for Direct State Aid and Library Infrastructure were due July 31,2003. 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. 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.  The grant handbook, application and guidelines are located at   http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/LSTA/FY04/index.htm. 1. The State Historical Society of Iowa has had the HRDP funding restored and is inviting applications for preservation projects in documentary collections, museums, and historic preservation. Deadline is January 15, 2004. For details see (categories of acceptable projects are under the eligibility bullet): http://www.iowahistory.org/grants/shsi_grants/hrdp/hrdp.html 2. Upcoming IMLS Deadlines Conservation Project Support grant applications for FY 2004 funding must be postmarked no later than October 15, 2003. For more information about this grant program, including applications and guidelines, please see: http://www.imls.gov/grants/museum/mus_cps.asp All deadlines for FY 2004 IMLS grant and award program applications can be viewed at: http://www.imls.gov/grants/dedln/index.htm Categories include: National Leadership Grants for Museums, Museums in the Community category; National Leadership Grants for Libraries, Continuing Education, Curriculum Development, and Training category; and Native American Library Services, Basic and Professional Assistance categories. 3. a couple sites with information on funding opportunities are: http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/funding-info/ http://www.collectioncare.org/funding/funding.html 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 - Oct. 28 at 7 PM in Independence      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. CIPA WS     Winneshiek County Meeting - November 6, 2003 @ 7:00 Decorah CE: GATES FOUNDATION GRANTS WORKSHOPS: See way below for details on getting credits. Special Workshops: One & two hour workshops at Fall county meetings, CIPA Classes. County Meeting Format:    CIPA/NCIPA Requirements - 1 Hr. CE         and        Review of required policies - 1 Hr. CE For the 2nd 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.     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 Summer Library Project 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 Librarym 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.Tuesday, September 23, 2003 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Contact Hours: 3  Iowa Communication Network sites. Instructor(s): Iowa Arts Council staff,  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 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. ANNOUNCEMENTS: FYI from Dale Lipschultz, Literacy Officer, OLOS at ALA      Dateline NBC will be focusing a full hour "Tom Brokaw Special Report" on adult literacy, scheduled to be broadcast on Friday evening, August 8 at 8:00 p.m. EDT* on NBC-TV. "A Loss for Words" follows a group of four adult literacy students as they seek help at the Adult Learner Program at Queens Public Library in New York City.      This is a rare opportunity to highlight the collective work of our field, to focus attention on the issue of adult literacy and basic education, and to provide a window into these services for prospective students and the general public. Please spread the word about this important broadcast. *Broadcast date subject to change without notice. The University of Northern Iowa is offering an online children's literature class beginning September 29, 2003. The course is 3 semester hours college credit, the equivalent of 45 contact hours. Information is below. For more information, contact Joan Vandervelde, Email: vanderveldej@uni.edu Fall 2003 UNI Online Professional Development, Department of Teaching - U N I http://www.uni.edu/profdev/ Earn professional development credits via your computer. * Children's Literature: Then and Now begins September 29, 2003 http://www.uni.edu/profdev/childrenslit/ Instructor Sharron L. McElmeel, MA. Library and Information Science, Cedar Rapids, Iowa If you haven't taken a recent course on children's literature, this online workshop is a must! This workshop provides a broad survey of children's literature (birth-12 years) -- from folk and fairy tales to today's stories, poems, and novels for children. Explore the world of fiction and information books and discuss exciting new ways to integrate children's literature with curriculum activities. Discover today's authors/illustrators -- the creators of the best of new fiction and nonfiction books. The course is 3 semester hours college credit, the equivalent of 45 contact hours. REGISTER ONLINE FOR FALL 2003   http://www.uni.edu/profdev/register/ Registration is limited to 20 participants per section on a first come, first serve basis. No payment is due at the time of registration. Select university billing, credit card, or school invoice for tuition payment. ********** FOR MORE INFORMATION... Email: vanderveldej@uni.edu ;  Joan Vandervelde - Director, Online Professional Development University of Northern Iowa,  Cedar Falls, Iowa 50614-0613 Phone: (319) 273-2202   Fax: (319) 273-7298    http://www.uni.edu/profdev/ Frequently Asked Questions:   http://www.uni.edu/profdev/faq.html This week in Eye-Opener: Good Monday Morning. Bonnie is en route to Colorado for a little R&R, so this is Chris at the keyboard. This time in Eye-Opener: 1. Update on Sioux Center Library Fire 2. Latest News on CIPA 3. Happenings in Northwest 1. Update on Sioux Center Fire - Messages of sympathy, concern, encouragement and support continue to pour in as news of Sioux Center's devastating library fire spreads across Iowa. Even in the face of their own budgetary woes, colleagues are generously offering to share duplicate books, lend unused shelving, take up collections, organize a "Helping Hand Day," etc. (One idea even featured a semi firing up its engines in eastern Iowa and stopping at libraries en route to pick up donated books.) Although it's only speculation at this point, neighbors living near the library have reported hearing fireworks set off way past midnight, the night of the fire. So, the "arson" declared by the fire marshal might have involved such incendiaries. Director Karen Bjorkman is focusing her energies on the massive and crushing details involved in reclamation efforts, insurance documentation, the ongoing arson investigation, and the spectre of lay-offs for 80% of her staff. Karen has, therefore, asked us to ask well-wishers to please hold up on personal phone calls. And to kindly direct e-mail to us here at Northwest: mckewon@nwils.lib.ia.us Our office has volunteered to act as a clearinghouse for offers of help from other Iowa libraries. At one point, Karen's entire "office" consisted of one little cell phone ringing incessantly. All the library's computers, including four Gateways still sealed in their black-and-white cow boxes, were destroyed in the inferno. Fortunately, their two free Gates Foundation computers had not yet been delivered. Last Thursday, our staff drove up to Sioux Center to lend moral support and to do some fact-finding. We met with Sioux Center library employees for an impromtu luncheon/staff meeting. Afterwards, we visited the scene of the fire: a sodden, fuming, charred wreck. A disaster response team from Chicago was already onsite working against the clock to avert a full-scale mold take-over. Within 48 hours of saturation, a mold outbreak can lead to a cataclysmic loss of any remaining collection. So it was of uppermost importance to reduce temperature, dry out, ventilate, and bring light and airflow to the remains of the building. How much of the collection might still be saved remains a big question mark. We are told that firefighters draped some of the stacks before hosing the flames, and that much of the local history and genealogy collection was housed in the basement, and may have been spared. Time will tell. For our part, we have provided Sioux Center, courtesy of Sioux City Public Library, a copy of their disaster recovery plan. We've also been in contact with the Gates Foundation to redirect delivery of the new computers and to reschedule local training. This morning, we asked IPERS personnel to contact the Sioux Center city manager concerning staff's pension accrual. Before we even touched base with the State Library to make sure that ICN room bookings were rerouted, they had already been taken care of. Before it even dawned on us to ask, Karen Burns'staff had stepped up to the plate to cover Sioux Center's VBR shift. Your offers of help continue to be very much appreciated. What we'll do is compile information and forward it on to Karen once the present din of clamoring detail subsides. Again, thank you, one and all, for your amazing generosity, kindness and caring in the wake of Sioux Center's stunning loss. 2. Latest News on CIPA – Last week, news came down that libraries that want to accept already-approved E-Rate discounts on Internet service, that already have a child safety Internet policy in place, and that intend to implement a "technology protection measure," (such as filtering) have until July 1, 2004 to have the measure(s) in place. One of those phrases bears repeating: "who intend to implement a technology protection measure." In other words, this grace period is not one in which libraries can take advantage of already approved discounts and then just walk away from the program in a "state of grace." However, it also bears repeating that libraries have until near the end of October to decide whether or not they intend to implement a technology protection measure. There is still time to learn what other cheaper, easier methods (such as tinkering with your browser settings) there may be in lieu of purchasing and installing filtering software. So hang tight. Our best advice is, "Don't just do something…please just stand there," till we have time to bring you further analysis of your options. Keep an eye open for a continuing series of e-mail discussing the pros and cons of the CIPA requirements, courtesy of Northwest LSA. Our intent is to try our best to bring you a fair and balanced viewpoint. So please stay tuned. 3. Clip local material ****************************************** P R I M A R Y S O U R C E IMLS' Monthly E-mail Newsletter July/August 2003 Volume 5, Number 7 You can also read a Web version of the newsletter at: http://www.imls.gov/whatsnew/current/pscurrent.htm ******************************************* IN THIS ISSUE: 1. Message from Director Martin 2. A Closer Look 3. July Grants Announcement 4. Call for Comments on Museums for America 5 Register Now for the 21st Century Learner Symposium 6. Free Online Project Planning Tutorial Available 7. Web-Wise 2003 Papers Published 8. Upcoming IMLS Deadlines 9. Important Notice: U.S. Mail Delay 10. IMLS on the Road 11. How to Subscribe/Unsubscribe ********************************************* New LINKS of interest: Romancing The Rosetta Stone -- from the cool-story area of life.http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/07/28/1118220     "In 1986, the British Broadcasting Corporation created the Domesday Book Mark II, an electronic version of the original record of English lands that was written at the instigation of William the Conqueror in 1086. The BBC's version contained 25,000 maps, 50,000 pictures, 60 minutes of video and millions of words. It cost 2.5 million pounds to create."     "Only 17 years after its creation, the Domesday Book Mark II can't be read. The BBC computers used for the project no longer work and the disks on which it was stored are not readable by other computer systems. But the 917-year-old original is still available to researchers in London's Public Records Office." http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1&;call_pageid=971358637177&c=Article&cid=1059303727143 The electronic genie [The Toronto Star] http://fairuse.stanford.edu/commentary_and_analysis/2003_07_minow.html How I Learned to Love FAIR USE... [Stanford Copyright & Fair Use] http://www.aaup.org/publications/Academe/03mj/03mjmash.htm Libraries, Books, and Academic Freedom [Academe] ................................................................ Library Link of the Day http://www.tk421.net/librarylink/ "After school Pulcifer stopped at the library. There weren't too many books, because the audio-visual equipment took up so much room, but finally he found a book about a boy and his dog that he'd been wanting to read. When he went to the desk to check it out, the librarian said, "It's very disappointing to see you taking out a book, Pulcifer, when you could be watching television. Do your parents know you come here to get books?" Pulcifer shook his head. "I didn't think so. I don't think they would like to know that you were coming in here, getting books out, taking them home to read." She frowned at Pulcifer. "I remember one boy, Pulcifer, who started with just one book. Two months later he was checking out three books. Three, Pulcifer! The habit had formed. It was too late to help him."—from The Problem with Pulcifer by Florence Perry Hide, 1982 The fictional Pulcifer attended school in the 1980s. Pulcifer's nonfiction cousins are now enrolled at Eastern Michigan University, where, according to the July 12, 2002, issue of the Chronicle of Higher Education, half the book collection has been put in a vault to make room for "group study areas, computer banks, and a television studio." Morrell D. Boone, dean of learning resources and technology at Eastern Michigan, admits he has "no idea" how this arrangement has affected book circulation. But, he told the Chronicle, "I don't care [because] undergraduates do all their research online now." According to Susan Moldow, a publisher of electronic books, the final stage of this process is perhaps only five or ten years away. She told Newsweek magazine in June 2000 that the children of today's undergraduates "are maybe never going to see a book." 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. We have been notified that "selected" libraries will be audited for compliance with the NCIPA law, if your policies do not contain the correct wording & a childrens Internet Safety policy as required two years ago there may be a problem.  GATES FOUNDATION GRANTS WORKSHOPS: [GFGW] see below for how to get your credits In case you missed it - I repeat myself: Sandy Dixon at SLI writes: Just a reminder about the CE for the Gates training. My understanding is that the LSAs are providing the attendance certificates. [clip] Here's what we [SLI] came up with for number of hours: 1 and 2 Computer Grants     Application Training, Day One - 4 contact hours     Applications Training, Day Two - 4 contact hours     Installation and Systems Administration Training - 3 contact hours 4 and 6 Computer Grants     Day One - 6 contact hours     Day Two - 6 contact hours Content Server Class     Day One - 5 contact hours     Day Two - 4 contact hours And my favorite...the FUT (Follow-Up Training) - 6 contact hours Sandy Dixon NEILSA GFGW PROCEDURE for getting workshop credits for NEILSA libraries. After you are finished taking the classes you are going to take:     1. Contact Ken by fax or e-mail telling me         which classes and how many ce's you get (see above).     2. Ken will make up the certificate and         3. Put it in your van bag for the next delivery, for Keystone (AEA-1) libraries this means it may take some time. 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 . 2:04:29 PM    comment []

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