Friday, October 24, 2003

Friday Notes 2.  An on-line resource for NEILSA Librarians NEILSA TELEPHONES: As many of you know or have discovered we have been having a little problem with our phone system, this little problem is resulting in the replacement of the entire system next Tuesday (28th) so do not count on being able to get to us by phone or Fax on Tuesday.   We are sorry about this problem. 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.   Re-invention Survey: NOTE: PLEASE we need everyone's participation, whether you lost, gained or stayed the same. 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. 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 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 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 -      Buchanan County Meeting - Oct. 28 at 7 PM in Independence      Butler County Meeting  -      Chickasaw County Meeting      Clayton County Meeting -      Delaware County Meeting - Hopkinton Library on Nov. l8 at 7:00      Dubuque County - DALINC -      Fayette County Meeting - (04) Maynard PL 4/15 & Oelwein PL Oct 15            CIPA Session [2 ce] Open county meeting at Fayette PL  11/13 10:30 - 12:30      Grundy County Meeting - 9:00 am 10/27 @ Reinbeck CIPA WS1      Howard County Meeting   - Riceville 7:00 April 6th 2004 (I think)     Winneshiek County Meeting - November 6, 2003 @ 7:00 Decorah CIPA WS1 County Meetings NEXT week CE:     SPECIAL WORKSHOPS: 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 - 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 dates 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. 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. 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 "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 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: Southeastern Library Services is pleased to announce the long awaited online publication of its newsletter, Regional Rag. Just click on the address below, and then again on Regional Rag. You will find the latest edition near the top of the page.   http://www.sls.lib.ia.us OR go direct to it at:  http://www.sls.lib.ia.us/rag.htm     New LINKS of interest: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A8394-2003Aug31.html No Room at the Library [The Washington Post] Eunice writes: Hi all, Just wanted to let you know you can update your OCLC requests (received or returned) online at http://www.neilsa.org/oclcupdate.cfm. We'll still take faxes and phone calls, but this is pretty easy. :-) CHANGES: None reported CONSORTIA: CONSORTIA PACKET: Will be on-line at the NEILSA site at [          ] on Oct. 31 WATCH for the announcement here next week. CIPA Workshops: You may attend A. one of the free county meeting CE [1 or 2 ce's] sessions or the CIPA Session [2 ce] Open county meeting at Fayette PL  11/13 10:30 - 12:30   or B. the 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. FROM THE CONSORTIA PACKET FOR FY 2004 NOTE: The requirements herein [in the Consortia packet] are for Consortia participation.  IF you do not wish to meet these requirements you may wish to consider doing your own e-rate.  The LSA will be happy to show you how, it is not too difficult. At this point the cost of being in the Consortia is the time and work involved in answering the questions even though they may not apply in your situation.  Consortia participation is required to use the Consortia Technology Plan, but note that Tech Plans are not needed for telephone service only. We do strongly recommend that you meet the policy requirements of the CIPA/NCIPA law, if for no other reason other than the policy requirements, unlike the law, are reasonable, and intelligently thought out. They are Internet Safety statements to protect and remind kids of the "down side" of the Internet.  Prior to making any decision it might be to your benefit to sit through the CIPA session, not only to get the ce credit(s) but to learn what it is all about so you can inform your board & patrons.. 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. 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 .... 12:00:14 PM    comment []

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