Friday, October 03, 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.     FORMS DUE/UPCOMING: : 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 We The People Bookshelf grants The American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) are accepting applications from public and school (K-12) libraries for the We The People Bookshelf grants. Part of NEH's We The People initiative, the Bookshelf project will award the 15 Bookshelf books for young readers to up to 500 libraries across the country. Selected libraries are required to present programs that highlight the theme of "courage" and encourage young readers to explore these works. Libraries interested in receiving the We The People Bookshelf grant can view the application and guidelines at http://www.ala.org/wethepeople or http://www.wethepeople.gov. Applications are being accepted online until October 22, 2003 for Round One and February 15, 2004 for Round Two. 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 - Oct 25, 2003, Robey Memorial Library [Waukon] 9:30 am.      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 - Eunice      Chickasaw County Meeting      Clayton County Meeting - 9:00 AM Tuesday, Oct. 14 at Strawberry Pt. CIPA WS2      Delaware County Meeting - Hopkinton Library on Nov. l8 at 7:00      Dubuque County - DALINC -      Fayette County Meeting - Oct. 23, 2003 @ 1:00 Haweye PL            Plans a CIPA County meeting at another date TBD at County meeting.      Grundy County Meeting - 9:00 am Oct. 27 @ Reinbeck CIPA WS1      Howard County Meeting   - Lime Springs on Tuesday, October 7, at 7:00 p.m. CIPA WS2 - Ken     Winneshiek County Meeting - November 6, 2003 @ 7:00 Decorah Meetings next week ~~ October 6 - 11. CE:     SPECIAL WORKSHOPS: SUGGESTION ~~ IF your county is not having a CIPA workshop and you wish to avoid the $25.00 fee workshop make arrangements to attend another county meeting & workshop nearby. One [WS1] & two hour [WS2] workshops at Fall county meetings, IF REQUESTED, CIPA Classes. County Meeting Format:    WS1 - CIPA/NCIPA Requirements - 1 Hr. CE         and        WS2 - Plus review of required policies & technology plan - 1 Hr. CE For the WS2 session you will need 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 county association CIPA workshops.                            CLASSES in NEILSA: Library 101 for  December. We have a date now that we hope will work for everyone.     December 18th 9:00--12:00 IF you wish to attend contact  NEILSA to register.  If you would like a site added contact Ken at NEILSA immediately.  The online sign-up  for Library 101 is at:  http://www.neilsa.org/classes/library101.cfm. NOTE: While Library 101 is intended primarily for new directors it is not a bad idea for experienced directors to attend from time to time as a refresher, to send any up and coming staff that you are attempting to groom for advancement, or maybe even a highschool kid who might like to learn more about the profession.     OTHER CE: You must register with the listed provider. This one is important, make certain you attend at least one session: On November 4-5, 2003 three sessions of Hard Times / Smart Choices are being offered by the State Library in response to the impact of the Reinvention bill on Iowa's public libraries' budgets. Date, Time and Place (three choices): Tuesday, November 4, 2003, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Fort Dodge Public Library Tuesday, November 4, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., ICN locations (see online registration) NEILSA area sites Cedar Falls PL, Dubuque C/S PL, Eldoria PL, Hudson PL, Waterloo PL, Waverly PL Wednesday, November 5, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Marion Public Library Workshop topics include: 1) Rethinking what you can realistically do well with the resources you have; 2) Making hard choices so life does not make them for you; 3) Improving productivity by getting everyone on the same page in terms of what needs to be done; 4) Improving individual and institutional stress management techniques so people are not making themselves sick and bitter over things they cannot control and can make better choices about things they can control. For details and to register, see http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/continuing-ed/cecat.htm#Hard Digital Treasurers for Teaching and Training The re-scheduled College of DuPage teleconference [Teaching & Learning] will take place on Friday, October 10, 2003, 11-1 central time. Registration will be available once ICN sites are confirmed. For details on "Digital Treasures for Teaching and Learning," see http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/continuing-ed/cecat.htm#Digital "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 Preservation 101: Keeping collections safe ICN sessions will be October 21 (Storage) ,  2-5 pm, the hands-on session will be November 14. ICN sites will be Bettendorf, Boone, Cedar Rapids, Charles City, Clinton, Decorah, Dubuque, Ft. Dodge, Grinnell, Hudson, Iowa City, LeMars, Marshalltown, Mt. Pleasant, Pella, Spencer, Vinton, Urbandale. The hands-on session will be at the Murray Conference Center, Living History Farms. Complete details about re-certification 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: Good Morning! This time in EYE-OPENER: 1) Gates Training and C.E. Credit 2) Gates Computers News Release 3) Display / Bulletin Board Ideas 4) Workshops / Events This Week 1) 2) Gates Computers News Release: Now that the Gates computers are here and training is in full swing, it's time to spread the news about what a wonderful gift these computers represent. The Gates Foundation Library Computer Project finishes its 6-year national effort in Iowa, where 380 public libraries received $3,735,000.00 in computer hardware and software. Since 1997, The Gates Foundation has awarded grants to public libraries in every state, totaling over 5,800 public libraries across the country. For more facts, and a sample press release to use with your local media, visit the State Library's webpage TELLING THE LIBRARY'S STORY; the sample press release is available in either WORD or in PDF format. Find it under the category PROPS: http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/tell-library-story/index.html 3) Display / Bulletin Board Ideas: If you're stuck for ideas for display cases or bulletin boards, here's two ideas that should fascinate men and boys especially: baseball and airplanes. October is always World Series month (could the Cubbies go all the way this year?) But did you know that 2003 marks the 100th anniversary of the World Series games? The very first World Series was played on October 1, 1903 between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Pilgrims. Even though the Pirates were favored, the Pilgrims actually won the series five games to three. Speaking of milestone anniversaries, this December marks the 100th anniversary of the Wright Brothers successful flight at Kitty Hawk. On December 17th, the 1903 Wright Flyer became the first powered, heavier-than-air machine to achieve controlled, sustained flight with a pilot on board. Next month, an exhibition opens at the National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian in Washington, DC. To date, the 1903 Wright Flyer has always been displayed suspended from the ceiling. But when the exhibit opens in October, the legendary aircraft will actually be displayed on the ground, providing visitors with a first-time-ever opportunity to view the flying machine up close in amazing detail. For more information on the centennial celebration of flight, visit the National Air and Space Museum's website: http://www.nasm.si.edu/galleries/gal209/wrights.htm Both centennial celebrations will make for two fun topics to occupy display cases, bulletin boards, tabletop displays--even your websites. 4) clip "LIBRARY 101" takes place tomorrow September 30th over the ICN. "LIBRARY 101" is offered 4 times each year for the benefit of new library directors; new support staff and trustees are also welcome. Given who we "knew-to-be-new" when scheduling the September broadcast, Northwest ICN locations this time are Estherville High School and Western Hills AEA12 in Sioux City. Tomorrow's program runs from 9:00AM--12:00PM and is worth 3 c.e. credits. The next "LIBRARY 101" is scheduled for December 18th. Clip Bonnie McKewon Director, N.W. Iowa Library Services ILA – PLANTING THE SEEDS: GROWING LEADERS FOR TOMORROW 2003 Annual Conference, October 15-17, Crowne Plaza & U. S. Cellular Center, Cedar Rapids http://www.iowalibraryassociation.org/     Re-invention Survey: PLEASE - PLEASE RETURN IT!! or soon I'll have to start calling. The Library Service Areas and the State Library of Iowa are collecting information about the impact of the Reinvention bill on Iowa's libraries' budgets, and we ask your assistance by filling out an online survey. We appreciate that you have many reports to fill out at this time of year, but it is important that we collect data from all public libraries in Iowa and we ask your patience in filling out one more report. The survey should be completed at one session, and only one per library. When you are ready to complete the survey online, please go to: http://www.ilsa.lib.ia.us/reinventintro.htm If you have questions, please call Eunice at the Library Service Area.     New LINKS of interest: Not all "links" are electronic: "There's an interesting article in the October 1 issue of Library Journal on p. 16, called "Study of Texas PLs: ''Bold Actions" Needed to Improve" that talks about funding for public libraries in Texas." [Barbara Shultz - Administrator - NCILSA] Another good article "The Fragile Future of Public Libraries" by Michael Sullivan appeared in the September/October 2003 issue of Public Libraries, p 303-308. [Emily Navarre - Administrator - SEILSA] Editorial Comment: Small and Rural Serving Public Libraries are the most efficient of public services paid for by tax money today.  Only an idiot or damn fool would even consider looking to the public library for abuse of the public trust.  BUT despite that, we, as public librarians, must continue to look for ways of becoming more efficient in providing services to Iowans.  In county meetings this year the LSA staff will be asking the question: "What is one service or function that you could/would give up if you had a chance to dump it on someone else?" For example – most of you have given up the responsibility of filing for the e-rate program, so what other thing would you like to dump if you could? Ken (:-{}}} CHANGES: 306.9 -- Fran Bonderman, Director of the Lime Springs PL has taken a new position with the Heaven Library.  We will remember Fran as the director who took the moribund Lime Springs PL and gave it a new life. Thank you Fran & goodby~ The Lime Springs Public Library has a new director – Janet DeVries – Welcome Material for Arlington Public Library needs to be sent to Starmont High School instead of Starmont Elementary School. TOWN MEETING FOLLOW-UP: For those who attended the Library Shopping Network at the NE Town Meeting, here's the contact information for your recommendations. 1 -- Free Buttons for Nonprofit Groups Blumenthal Lansing 1929 Main Lansing, PA 52151 To receive a box of buttons, send a letter stating your group and how you will be using the buttons (crafts, service projects, etc.). Include $10 for shipping. Each box will have a different assortment. 2 -- Accent Laser Service, Inc. (ALS) John Higginson ALS of Iowa, Inc. 201 N. River Street Manchester, IA 52057 800-700-4257 alsia@mwci.net His card states: Quality Remanufactured Toner Cartridges Expert on-site Laser Print Repair, and Compatible InkjetCartridges And then there is the Creme Saver in every toner box... ;-) CONSORTIA: The Funding Year 2004 Window will open at noon on Wednesday, November 5, 2003, and close at 11:59 PM EST on Wednesday, February 4, 2004. Request for information1 (current status & planed changes) PLEASE fill in and return ASAP. The Consortia 471 (application) has not yet been approved by PIA Sooooo you should not yet be getting discounts, as soon as the FCDL (SLD for Funding Commitment Decision Letter) comes in I will file the Form 486 and then it takes 1 to 2 months depending upon your telecommunications vendor (SLD for phone company).xx CIPA below.  Ken (:-{}}} CIPA Workshop: You may attend one of the free county meeting CE [1 or 2 ce's] sessions or a class in West Union on December 15, 2003 [4 ce's] from 1:00 to 5:00 in the new computer lab and conference room.  There will be a fee of $25.00 for this session.  Any library not represented at either the free county meeting session or the West Union class will not be eligible for participation in a Consortia filing for services covered by CIPA/NCIPA. There will be scholarships available for "exceptional" circumstances, but you must contact Ken well ahead of the scheduled county meeting time to qualify for a scholarship. From last week 9/26:  As I write this I am in the second day of a three day e-rate training session with side meetings about CIPA/NCIPA.  I am learning a lot of things that none of us will like much.  1. Technology Plans ARE back:  "...Programmatic Subcommittee of the Schools & Libraries Committee approves the Schools and Libraries Division management resolution that library consortia technology plans may be used to fulfill the requirement for individual libraries to have a technology plan if (1) they support and validate the services requested by the local library; [we are OK here] (2) are based on a collaborative planning process; and [has yet to be done] (3) follow the guidelines set out in the issue paper. [??] OR you will need to write a Technology Plan for your library, have it approved by the SLI and forward me copies of the plan & the approval letter from Judy at SLI. 2. Voice mail is now eligible 3. All services except Month to Month (MtM) & tariff MUST have signed contracts 4. Consortia MUST have: Signed Letter of Agency             Signed Form 479 w/ copy of relevant documents             Statement of services and costs - Item 21 attachment - Format to follow There are some improvements in the program that we will like, in a year or two anyway. CIPA - As has been said before, the only part of CIPA/NCIPA that had been waved for libraries was the TPM (filtering) requirement, spot audits of libraries has shown that many have not complied with the NCIPA policy requirements.   PROBLEM: If the Consortia is audited I have 479 forms for everyone, if YOU are asked to send in a copy of your AUP to PIA, contact Ken immediately if not before. END PLATE: Long Announcements, Supporting Documents, & other "stuff" EDITORS NOTES: Material in fine print has been published at least once before.  With a few exceptions new material will be in this size print.  Color is something I really think you should have a look at, except URL blue for links. EYE-OPENER: I strongly suggest that you read the EYE OPENER Bonnie & Chris have a differing philosophy, and are much more disciplined than I am as to what they include, by the time I edit out their local material the EYE OPENER has really good material you should know about. Iowa Libraries LIST: In general starting next week we will no longer repost materal found on the iowalib list Other LSA blogs:     SWILSA House blog at: http://www.swilsa.blogspot.com     Blogs for Libraries [WebJunction]     http://www.webjunction.org/do/DisplayContent?id=1432 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 .... 12:36:08 PM    comment []

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