Friday, August 08, 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.  Van service schedule change starts this next week 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. Upcoming Grant Application Deadlines 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 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 http://www.webjunction.org/do/DisplayContent?id=1432 Blogs for Libraries [WebJunction] 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: 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.  For more information, contact Joan Vandervelde, Email: vanderveldej@uni.edu This week in Eye-Opener: Good Morning! This time in EYE-OPENER: 1) Registration Deadline for Fall PUBLIC LIBRARY MANAGEMENT 1 2) Renew Your Participation in Statewide Programs 3) Access Plus Allowable Charges Increase to $1.25 4) Westside Library Board and Staff Take a Busman's Holiday 1) Registration Deadline for Fall PUBLIC LIBRARY MANAGEMENT 1: NWILS has welcomed several new library directors this spring and summer. If the timing is right for you, you'll want to register for the fall session of PUBLIC LIBRARY MANAGEMENT 1. The registration deadline is fast approaching: August 15th. PLM1 and PLM2 are 8-week courses, required of Iowa's new public library directors to become certified. Once you've completed PLM1 and 2, you'll need to accumulate an additional 45 credits every three years in order to renew your certification. Although you can take these classes in any order, my advice is to start with PLM1, as it lays the foundation for the topics that follow in PLM2. PLM1 covers public library board authority, policy development, personnel issues, basic cataloging, and more. This fall, PLM1 begins on September 25th and continues on Thursday mornings until November 20th. The first day of class on September 25th is in-person at Urbandale Public Library. Thereafter, the remaining 7 classes are held over the ICN. To register and to see the full details of class time and location, please go to this link on the State Library's website: http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/continuing-ed/cecat.htm Please call with any questions. Since I'm teaching PLM1 this fall, I hope to see many familiar and friendly Northwest faces in the mix this season! 2) Renew Your Participation in Statewide Programs: Don't forget to renew your library's participation in these important state programs: ENRICH IOWA and INFRASTRUCTURE. The deadline to renew your participation is August 22nd. Remember that the ENRICH IOWA program includes Direct State Aid, Open Access, and Access Plus. So one renewal form comes into play when signing up for ENRICH IOWA. On that form, you'll see 3 boxes to check "YES" to Direct State Aid, Open Access, and Access Plus. A second renewal form is needed to participate in the INFRASTRUCTURE program. The funding for these programs comes from the state legislature. ENRICH IOWA dollars may be spent on any variety of needs, whether its books, DVDs, audio books, large print titles, furniture, computers, etc. Spending INFRASTRUCTURE dollars is a bit more limiting in that this money must be spent on either building improvements or technology improvements. If in doubt, NWILS maintain a list of allowable INFRASTRUCTURE purchases. In both cases, the money must be expended by June 30, 2004. But before you can spend the money--you first have to apply to be a part of these programs! So don't miss out on this opportunity to recoup some extra revenue. Please call us with any questions, especially if you need copies of the renewal forms. 3) Access Plus Allowable Charges Increase to $1.25: Please note that the 2004 ACCESS PLUS LETTER OF AGREEMENT allows libraries to charge patrons up to $1.25 to help offset postage. In the ACCESS PLUS program, the lending library is reimbursed for loaning their materials through SILO (reimbursed at approximately $2.00 per loan) However, borrowing libraries are allowed to charge patrons $1.25 to recoup some of the postage costs incurred by borrowing materials through interlibrary loan. Borrowing libraries are not required to assess this charge, but are given the latitude to do so within the terms of the ACCESS PLUS agreement. [NOTE TO NEILSA LIBRARIES: You may not charge the fee(s)  for materials transported via the van service.] This letter of agreement spells out the terms and conditions of participating in ACCESS PLUS and was mailed (direct from the State Library) in July. Please take a moment to read over this agreement, along with the agreements linked to all the other programs. They contain valuable explanations to share with staff and boards. 4) Westside Library Board and Staff Take a Busman's Holiday: Here's an innovative and fun idea from the folks at Westside Library. Betty Nobling, Westside P.L. director, recently shared this news with me so I want to pass it along through EYE-OPENER. Betty and the Westside board, along with some library trustees from Manning, recently took a busman's holiday. They took 1 day and toured 4 libraries in the neighborhood, traveling about a 100 mile radius. Westside is located very near Denison. Here's more about their library tour in Betty's words. "...three board members and I from Westside and three persons from the Manning Library joined us to visit the libraries in Wall Lake, Sac City, Lake City, and Glidden. We just took a day for visiting these libraries to admire their lovely surroundings, hear their success stories, question each other on policies and procedures, look for ideas on displays, decorations, arrangements, etc. (with maybe a grumble or two of what works and what doesn't!) We were ahead of some in that our Gates computers were in place already. I sensed a real enlightening for the people who went. We made notes of each place to help us recall what we saw and things that we might implement back in our library. It was a day well-spent, and we will plan to visit other libraries in the future. Despite a rain storm, we had a giggling good time on our tour of libraries...." Quite often, library staff and trustees in the throes of building projects will make field trips to other towns with new library buildings. Libraries planning for automation will do the same. But this field trip by the Westside / Manning group offers a new variation on this theme. It sounds like a great way to gain first-hand experience, ideas, and network with colleagues. Thanks to Betty for sharing this story! Bonnie McKewon New LINKS of interest: http://www.ibisproduct.nl/html/producten/producten-n.htm Multiple-use Bookcase or a bookcase for all time. Buy a ticket into space! http://www.starchaser.co.uk/rockets/buyaticket.html Jonathan Zittrain On The Spiderweb of Copyright Law http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/08/03/1725203 http://www.wave3.com/Global/story.asp?S=1383869&;nav=0RZFHDhF Publishers Take Aim at College-Town Copy Shops Over Copyrights [Associated Press] Library Link of the Day http://www.tk421.net/librarylink At the most recent Santa Monica library sale, dealers were lining up at 10am for an event that wouldn't begin for another nine hours. As the day wore on and people drifted in and out of the line, leaving only their book boxes behind, there were the inevitable squabbles over who had arrived first. "You're waiting for books?" asked a local bum, uncomprehending. "No, we're making a line, and they're giving away free money," one dealer said. "That would make more sense," the bum replied, and the dealer smiled and shook his head. When the door finally opened, and the tally-ho dash into the basement began, the library was, in effect, giving away free money. http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/08/01/1059480541153.html The old bookshop's new site [The Age] The Economics Of Spamming http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/08/06/1831256 http://slj.reviewsnews.com/index.asp?layout=article&;articleid=CA312537 Saving Kids From Despair [School Library Journal] Rural Library Project http://www.rurallibraryproject.org "It is wrong when a breast cancer patient cannot access federally funded research data paid for by her hard-earned taxes," Rep. Martin O. Sabo (D-Minn.) said recently as he introduced legislation that would give PLoS a boost by loosening copyright restrictions on publicly funded research. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A19104-2003Aug4.html A Fight for Free Access To Medical Research [The Washington Post] And you thought you paid a lot for subscriptions: Many commercial publishers -- the biggest include Elsevier and Wolters Kluwer, both of Amsterdam; Blackwell Publishers of England, and BertelsmannSpringer of Germany -- charge between $1,000 and $5,000 for a one-year subscription to their journals. One prestigious collection of journals called Brain Research costs subscribers about $20,000 a year. Will Internet Users Pay for Content?  KeepMedia is a subscription-based outpost for magazines such as Business Week, U.S. News and World Report and Esquire. Though it's an idea that's already been tried and failed, Borders believes KeepMedia is different and will prove to be a superior online brand, because, he says, it offers quality publications and convenience. http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/08/07/1230253 CONSORTIA: If our library does not want to receive e-rate for Internet, but would like to receive e-rate for POTS, do we need to filter the computers? NO!  For you CIPA/NCIPA does NOT exist.  It is still a good idea to look at your policies in light of the NCIPA requirements, they are very mainstream and the kind of things you should have anyway. See way below Cris #3.  By the way if you used the "Addendum" published here when CIPA/NCIPA first came out you are covered, but it is time to review that policy anyway.     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" Ken's introductory comment: Christine Rutherford, the consultant in the NW LSA, is writing a series of CIPA related "letters" to her libraries and has agreed to post them to the LSA mail list for others to use.  I will reproduce them here without any editing.  Christine and I may disagree on some interpretations of the requirements, but you may be certain that her interpretation is main stream where as mine are more likely to be strongly libertarian [http://www.libertarian.org/] in nature.  My suggestion is that if you do not have time to study the original documents you should carefully read Christine's comments and ask questions about anything you do not understand, if you ask I will give you all three positions on any subject, but in the end almost everything not required by the CIPA/NCIPA law is a local decision.  Suggestion for Board education - reproduce and handout this material, the Board is going to have to make some decisions and this is the best way for them to get up to speed on this topic. I. Christine Rutherford wrote: To lay the groundwork for our series on the Children's Internet Protection Act, let's begin with a brief overview of CIPA as it now applies to public libraries. The following is a compilation of text written by the State Library of Iowa, Northwest Iowa Library Services, and the American Library Association. What is CIPA? The federal Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) requires schools and public libraries receiving E-rate discounts on Internet bills, to incorporate a "technology protection measure" to block or filter certain visual depictions on library computers with Internet access. CIPA also requires schools and libraries to adopt an "Internet Safety Policy" to further safeguard children's use of the Internet. Libraries are required to implement both stipulations if they receive: * E-rate discounts for Internet access, Internet service, or internal connections, and/or * Funds through an LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) grant for any Internet purposes. Libraries accepting only telecommunications discounts through the E-rate are not required to comply with CIPA. What compliance is required? Public libraries affected by this law are required to certify compliance with the statute's requirements. CIPA will require annual recertification. To be in compliance for July 2003 - June 2004, the public library must have in place the required Internet safety policy and must also intend to implement a technology protection measure to block or filter certain visual depictions on Internet equipped computers, beginning July 2004. What might this mean for my public library? The earliest date that a technology protection measure must be in place on all Internet equipped library computers in a public library receiving E-rate discount on Internet is July 1, 2004. Public libraries receiving Internet access and/or internal connections discounts for July 2003 - June 2004 are required to certify compliance on Form 486 by October 28, 2003. The precise legal wording of the compliance text and a new, rewritten Form 486 is currently under development. A public library will be in compliance with the law if it certifies that it intends to implement a technology protection measure and has already implemented an Internet safety policy. Intent will be a legal requirement. What should Iowa public libraries do now?   * Begin (or continue) to discuss with your board members and your community what the new law will mean for your library. * Do not rush to purchase Internet filtering software. While it would be appropriate to start investigating the pros and cons of various filtering software options, it's important to wait to make a decision to accept or reject Internet discounts till we have a firmer grasp on what the other "technology protection measures" might be. * Feel free to discuss these issues with your Library Service Area staff, or with Judy Jones or Mary Wegner at the State Library. -- Christine Rutherford Reference & Internet Services Northwest Iowa Library Services II. Christine Rutherford wrote: CIPA #2 brings some additional points to the general overview provided in CIPA #1. Special thanks are due Bob Bocher of Wisconsin. What follows are selected portions (25%) of his original document. [Ken's addition - Abridged version of Bob's CIPA FAQ  focuses primarily on the main questions Bob (& most of the e-rate Task Force) have been getting since the SCOTUS ruling.  Abridged version is at http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/dltcl/pld/cipafaqlite.html Full version is at http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/dltcl/pld/cipafaq.html] (Excerpts from) CIPA and Compliance With the Supreme Court's Filtering Decision August 1, 2003 Original version by: Bob Bocher, Technology Consultant WI Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning Public Library Development 125 S. Webster St., Box 7841, Madison, WI 53707-7841 (608-266-2127, fax 608-266-2529) robert.bocher@dpi.state.wi.us [PLEASE do NOT call him, call Christine or call me. Bob is a fellow member of the e-rate Task Force - Ken (:-{}}}] Permission is granted to reproduce this handout or to use any of the information, with proper attribution. (Edited by Christine Rutherford, Reference & Internet Services, Northwest Iowa Library Services. Emphasis added.) …During the current (2003) E-rate funding year, libraries (using Internet discounts) need to be already compliant with CIPA's filtering provision or be undertaking actions to be compliant by the start of 2004 services… (This is not a grace period.) …Libraries must develop procedures to unblock site(s) when requested by adult patrons… …The filter, referred to in CIPA as a "technology protection measure" (TPM), must protect against access to visual depictions that are (1) obscene, (2) contain child pornography, or (3) are harmful to minors… …The law states that a TPM that protects against access to the visual depictions referenced in the (A)ct must be on any of a library's computers with Internet access… This includes staff and patron computers accessed by minors or adults. Even Internet connected computers located in administrative areas not accessible to the public must still have TPMs installed… … It may be reasonable to assume that patron laptops (brought in) need not be filtered… …The law states that any authorized staff (may) disable the filter, or TPM, (if requested by a patron) to allow adults to have unrestricted Internet access for any lawful purpose. Staff authorization is granted by the library's governing body… The "disabling" language is applicable to adults only. Note: Even without CIPA, there is no constitutional protection for anyone to view obscene images, and child pornography is clearly illegal… Patrons do not have to state why they are seeking unfiltered Internet access. …(P)atrons simply have to request unfiltered access, with no explanation needed. …The law states that the Internet TPM must protect against visual depictions outlawed by the legislation. No TPM is 100% effective in preventing all such access. ...The FCC noted, "We conclude that local authorities are best situated to choose which technology measures and Internet safety policies will be most appropriate for their relevant communities." …If a patron contends the TPM is still allowing too many obscene images to be displayed,…having a library policy to address complaints can help minimize any possibility of more formal action. The filtering can be done centrally by an Internet Service Provider, or at the server level on the library's LAN or WAN, or the filter can be individually installed on each workstation. -- Christine Rutherford Reference & Internet Services Northwest Iowa Library Services III. Libraries accepting E-rate Internet discounts for 2003-2004 are required to already have an "Internet Safety Policy" in place. If you don't already have such a policy, you need to craft and implement one. It's the law. Below is sample language to help you come into compliance. Even if you're not participating in the E-rate program, it's a good idea to "go the extra mile" to try to safeguard the children who use your library. So feel free to help yourself to what's below. It can be as simple as blending one or more sentences from each category into your existing Internet policy. Children's Internet Safety Policy According to CIPA/NCIPA, a library's "Internet Safety Policy" must address five issues. Each issue is typed below in purple, boldface type. Beneath each is sample policy language typed in italics. (The sample language has been drawn from a number of different sources: Spencer, Storm Lake, and Milford Iowa public libraries; the New Jersey State Library, Newark Public Library, The Indian Valley (Ohio) Local School District; and ALA's "Access to Electronic Information, Services and Networks.") *The first and last issues over-lap, so you will see sample language repeated. Access by minors to inappropriate matter on the Internet and World Wide Web: All persons under age ___ must have their agreement signed by a parent or guardian. Parents, not the library staff, are responsible for the Internet information selected by their children… Children who use the Internet unsupervised may be exposed to inappropriate or disturbing information and images. Parents and their children are encouraged to discuss the use of the Internet in relation to family values and boundaries. All users and their parents/guardians are advised that access to the Internet may include the potential for access to materials inappropriate for children and young adults. Every user must take responsibility for his or her use of the Internet and stay away from these sites. Parents of minors are the best guides to materials to avoid. The Library affirms the right and responsibility of parents/guardians, NOT Library staff, to determine and monitor their minor children's use of the Internet. Parents who believe that their children cannot responsibly use the Library's Internet access are requested to monitor their children's Internet use. Internet access computers will not be used for unauthorized, illegal or unethical purposes. No one may send, receive, or display text or graphics which may reasonably be construed as obscene. Library staff will have final authority in judging the nature of a site. The Library reserves the right to terminate an Internet session that disrupts library services or that involves user behavior that violates the Library's policies. Since the Internet access computers are located in public areas which must be shared by library users of all ages, backgrounds and sensibilities, the library reserves the right to ask individuals to discontinue the display of information and images which violate the use agreement. If caught purposely browsing a pornography, hate, or violence-related site, individuals must immediately close the Internet and leave the workstation. The library reserves the right to ask individuals to discontinue the display of information and images that violate federal law. If caught purposely browsing a pornographic site, individuals must surrender their card and leave the library. They will lose all library privileges for one year. The safety and security of minors when using electronic mail, chat rooms, and other forms of direct electronic communications: The library expressly forbids the use of any chat lines. Parents need to stress to their children the danger of any disclosure of personal information over the Internet. In using the Internet, do not reveal personal information such as your home address or telephone number. Do not use your real last name or any other information, which might allow a person to locate you. Do not arrange a face-to-face meeting with someone you "meet" on the Internet without your parent's permission (if you are under 18.) Regardless of your age, you should never agree to meet such a person in a secluded place or in a private setting. Personally identifiable information concerning children and young adults may not be disclosed or used in any way on the Internet without the permission of a parent or guardian… Unauthorized access, including so-called "hacking," and other unlawful activities by minors online: Individuals may not modify or gain access to files, passwords, or data belonging to others. Individuals may not seek unauthorized access to any computer system, damage, or alter software components of any network or database. Individuals may not harass, libel, slander, misrepresent oneself or another user, or plagiarize copyrighted information on the Internet. Unauthorized disclosure, use and dissemination of personal information regarding minors: You should not give others private information about you or others, including credit card numbers and Social Security numbers. Parents need to stress to their children the danger of any disclosure of personal information over the Internet. In using the Internet, do not reveal personal information such as your home address or telephone number. Do not use your real last name or any other information, which might allow a person to locate you.   Personally identifiable information concerning children and young adults may not be disclosed or used in any way on the Internet without the permission of a parent or guardian… Measures designed to restrict minors' access to materials harmful to minors: All persons under age ___ must have their agreement signed by a parent or guardian. Parents, not the library staff, are responsible for the Internet information selected by their children…   Children who use the Internet unsupervised may be exposed to inappropriate or disturbing information and images. Parents and their children are encouraged to discuss the use of the Internet in relation to family values and boundaries. The library strongly encourages the use of library pre-selected sites, which are expressly designed for children on an age-appropriate basis. The library asks that children under age 10 be accompanied by a parent or guardian when using the Internet. The Library affirms the right and responsibility of parents/guardians, NOT Library staff, to determine and monitor their minor children's use of the Internet. Parents who believe that their children cannot responsibly use the Library's Internet access are requested to monitor their children's Internet use. The Library reserves the right to terminate an Internet session that disrupts library services or that involves user behavior that violates the Library's policies. Since the Internet access computers are located in public areas which must be shared by library users of all ages, backgrounds and sensibilities, the library reserves the right to ask individuals to discontinue the display of information and images which violate the use agreement. If caught purposely browsing a pornography, hate, or violence-related site, individuals must immediately close the Internet and leave the workstation. The library reserves the right to ask individuals to discontinue the display of information and images that violate federal law. If caught purposely browsing a pornographic site, individuals must surrender their card and leave the library. They will lose all library privileges for one year. -- Christine Rutherford Reference & Internet Services Northwest Iowa Library Services Especally for mom's, or people who had mom's.The following are different answers given by school-age children to the given questions. Why did God make mothers 1. She's the only one who knows where the scotch tape is. 2. Think about it, it was the best way to get more people. 3. Mostly to clean the house. 4. To help us out of there when we were getting born. How did God make mothers? 1. He used dirt, just like for the rest of us. 2. Magic plus super powers and a lot of stirring. 3. God made my mom just the same like he made me. He just used bigger parts. Why did God give you your mother and not some other Mom? 1. We're related. 2. God knew she likes me a lot more than other people's moms like me. What ingredients are mothers made of? 1. God makes mothers out of clouds and angel hair and everything nice in the world and one dab of mean. 2. They had to get their start from men's bones. Then they mostly use string. I think. What kind of little girl was your mom?1. My mom has always been my mom and none of that other stuff. 2. I don't know because I wasn't there, but my guess would be pretty bossy. 3. They say she used to be nice. How did your mom meet your dad? 1. Mom was working in a store and dad was shoplifting. What did mom need to know about dad before she married him? 1. His last name. 2. She had to know his background. Like is he a crook? Does he get drunk on beer? Does he make at least $800 a year? Did he say NO to drugs and YES to no chores. Why did your mom marry your dad? 1. My dad makes the best spaghetti in the world. And my mom eats a lot. 2. She got too old to do anything else with him. 3. My grandma says that mom didn't have her thinking cap on. What makes a real woman? 1. It means you have to be really bossy without looking bossy. Who's the boss at your house? 1. Mom doesn't want to be boss, but she has to because Dad's such a goofball. 2. Mom. You can tell by room inspection. She sees the stuff under the bed. 3. I guess Mom is, but only because she has a lot more to do than Dad. What's the difference between Moms and Dads? 1. Moms work at work and work at home, and Dads just got to work at work. 2. Moms know how to talk to teachers without scaring them. 3. Dads are taller and stronger, but moms have all the real power cause that's who you gotta ask if you want to sleep over at your friend's. What does your mom do in her spare time? 1. Mothers don't do spare time. 2. To hear her tell it, she pays bills all day long. What's the difference between moms and grandmas? 1. About 30 years. 2. You can always count on grandmothers for candy. Sometimes moms don't even have bread on them! Describe the world's greatest mom? 1. She would make broccoli taste like ice cream! 2. The greatest mom in the world wouldn't make me kiss my fat aunts! 3. She'd always be smiling and keep her opinions to herself. Is anything about your mom perfect? 1. Her teeth are perfect, but she bought them from the dentist. 2. Her casserole recipes. But we hate them. 3. Just her children What would it take to make your mom perfect? 1. On the inside she's already perfect. Outside, I think some kind of plastic surgery. 2. Diet. You know, her hair. I'd dye-it, maybe blue. If you could change one thing about your mom, what would it be? 1. She has this weird thing about me keeping my room clean. I'd get rid of that. 2. I'd make my mom smarter. Then she would know it was my sister who did it and not me. The fine print stuff blogs - Friday Notes 2 AT -  http://radio.weblogs.com/0108327/ NOTICE   DISCLAIMER - pick one, any one will do. 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NORTHEAST IOWA LIBRARY SERVICE AREA BOARD MEETING Sumner Public Library August 18, 2003 – 3:00 p.m. Agenda 1.    Approval of the Agenda 2.    Approval of July Board Minutes 3.    Approval of July Bills 4.    Open Forum 5.    General Business      a.    Bylaws      b.    Trustee Council – report      c.    Other 6.    AEA Report 7.    Community College Report 8.    Administrator's Report      a.    Plan of Service – NE draft      b.    Phone system      c.    Other 9.    Consultant's Report      a.    Update      b.    Other 10.    Meeting Dates, Time and Location      a.    September 8, 2003 3:00 p.m., ??? 11.    Adjourn 1:55:41 PM    comment []

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