Friday, November 14, 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. 12/1/2003 x Consortia     FORMS DUE/UPCOMING:   Re-invention Survey: NOTE: PLEASE we need everyone's participation, whether you lost, gained or stayed the same. 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 or need to make changes, please call Eunice at the Library Service Area.     County Meetings Scheduled: If your county meeting date is not on the schedule please contact Ken at NEILSA      Allamakee County Meeting -      Black Hawk County Meeting - When called - seldom      Bremer County Meeting - April 20, 2004 at 7:30 in Tripoli (?)      Buchanan County Meeting -      Butler County Meeting  - Nov. 17 at 5:00 Aplington CIPA WS2      Chickasaw County Meeting - Nov. 20 at 6:45. New Hampton CIPA WS2  at 7:45      Clayton County Meeting -      Delaware County Meeting - Hopkinton Library on Nov. l8 at 7:00  CIPA WS2      Dubuque County - DALINC -      Fayette County Meeting - (04) Maynard PL 4/15 & Oelwein PL Oct 15      Grundy County Meeting -      Howard County Meeting   - Riceville 7:00 April 6th 2004 (I think)     Winneshiek County Meeting - November 4, 2004 @ 7:00 in Fort A NEXT weeks meetings Upcoming Grant Application Deadlines xx "End Plate" below CE:                                    SPECIAL WORKSHOPS: x "End Plate" below     CLASSES in NEILSA: x "End Plate" below     OTHER CE: You must register with the listed provider. xx "End Plate" below ANNOUNCEMENTS: Would you like to automate your library catalog but the cost seems too high? East Central Library Services can help you cut some of the expense. ECLS can convert your shelf list to MARC records at a reasonable rate! * The advantages of having an outside service convert your records are enormous; staff time is kept to working with your library patrons, not spent endlessly cataloging on a computer that may or may not be available during library hours.* We work directly with you to prepare your shelf list. We can convert your complete shelf list, or can work-as-you-get-them-done, whichever is more convenient. ECLS charges 20 cents per converted record plus 35 cents for each diskette. Compare this to commercial services and you can see the savings! Contact Linda Lumsden, Administrative Assistant, East Central Library Services, llumsde Ken's COMMENT -- You can't beat that price with a stick, let alone a bid - go ahead get one (or a dozen) and see. * 1. EC rate is about 1/4 to 1/3 of most of the commercial retro venders. 2. EC has expertise in MARC records et. al. that VERY few MLS librarians have let alone non-MLS librarians. In other words this is a very good deal.  (:-{}}}             Good Morning! This time in EYE-OPENER: 1) National Children's Book Week 2) 2004--2005 Children's Choice and Teen Awards 3) Follett Automation Software Discount 4) Meetings / Events This Week - cliped local data 1) National Children's Book Week: By now, I'm sure most of you have plans in place to celebrate National Children's Book Week, November 17-23, 2003. This year's theme, FREE TO READ, marks the 84th annual observance sponsored by the Children's Book Council. Since 1919, libraries, booksellers, schools, and families have celebrated Children's Book Week during the week before Thanksgiving. The Children's Book Council has a catalog--and website--where you can purchase posters, banners, bookmarks, and streamers, highlighting this year's theme--and others. Many of the promotional materials are undated, so they can have a display life in the library long after Children's Book Week is over. For ideas about promoting Children's Book Week, along with a peek at the many promotional materials, go to: http://www.cbcbooks.org 2) 2004--2005 Children's Choice and Teen Awards: The 2004-2005 books that make up the Children's Choice Awards, the Iowa Teen Awards, and the Iowa High School Awards have been selected. Complete lists of award-winning titles--and a synopsis for each--are posted on the Iowa Educational Media Association's website (IEMA) at http://www.iema-ia.org/icca.html Perfection Learning Corporation won the bid to provide these books to Iowa libraries. In addition, Perfection Learning was the only vendor to provide posters for each award group at no extra cost. Here's a handful of titles from among the 17 books on the 2004-2005 Children's Choice Award list: Doing Time Online, by Jan Siebold. Whitman, 2002. The Ghost and Mrs. Hobbs, by Cynthia DeFelice. Farrary, Straus, Giroux, 2001. My Chimp Friday: The Nana Banana Chronicles, by Hester Mundis. Simon & Schuster, 2002. No More Nasty, by Amy MacDonald. Farrar, Straus, Giroux, 2001. Wishes, Kisses and Pigs, by Betsy Hearne. M.D. McElderry Books, 2001. 3) Follett Automation Software Discount: Libraries on the brink of choosing an automation company might like to know this: the Follett Software Company has extended its promotional offer of its integrated library automation system. Follett's CIRC PLUS and CATALOG PLUS multi-user license is selling for $999.00 until March 31, 2004. This promotional offer discounts what is typically $3,500.00 worth of automation software for $999.00. For more information, contact Tom Merchant, Automation Consultant for the Follett Software Company, at 800-323-3397 extension 7949. Or email Tom at tmerchant@fsc.follett.com Libraries that are already Follett customers may sign up to receive the company's monthly newsletter via email. Log onto http://www.fsc.follett.com and select "Subscribe to receive new product info, newsletters, and more..." 4) Meetings / Events This Week:  Local data clipped Thanks for reading--more news next week:-) Bonnie McKewon Director, N.W. Iowa Library Services     New LINKS of interest: http://www.cmonitor.com/stories/news/local2003/111303sanborton_cal_2003.shtml Posing in the buff, in the name of books [Concord Monitor] http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/11/10/1068329472603.html Too much information [The Age] CHANGES: None reported CONSORTIA: Alpine Customers: The long missing check has been found, I will do the breakdown on Monday and will have the amount you will get by Tuesday (Good Lord willing and the creck don't rise.). THEN I will draw up the needed forms for Board approval of the payments and send the check off to you.  Our Board meets on 12/8/2003 You should have check in hand by the end of that week. Some of you have asked why I keep pushing e-rate instructions (such as the material on the Form 470 below - end of blog) on you when you don't care.  The answer is two fold 1. I want you to have an opportunity to learn about the program if you wish 2. CYA- If you or the Consortia is audited I want to be able to show that I met the Consortia  obligation to keep you informed of progress of the application.     CONSORTIA PACKET: NOTE: There was an incorrect/unclear date in the original posting the date when you have to have the material back to me is 12/1/2003.  The Form 470 for all the libraries in the NEILSA has gone in and is certifed for Funding Year 2004. I'm sorry about the confusion. The Consortia packet itself: Is on-line at the NEILSA site at:   http://www.neilsa.org/erate/consortdocs04.html You Must Complete and return by 12/01/2003 at the latest the following:      E-Rate Letter of Agency      CIPA Compliance Checklist      Form 479      E-Rate Plans Survey IF you have any questions PLEASE call Ken at the LSA office, that is why we are there, and this is a very unlogical/confusing federal government program.  Not understanding is the norm not unusual.         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.      WARNINGS:     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. NOTE: The West Union meeting  is after you must have the paperwork in to the Consortia. CIPA Workshops scheduled - you are invited to attend any one of these - please "register" before hand with the county or LSA (for West Union Workshop).      Butler County Meeting  - Nov. 17 at ?:00 Aplington CIPA WS2      Chickasaw County Meeting - Nov. 20 at 6:45. New Hampton CIPA WS2  at 7:45     West Union December 15, 2003 [4 ce's] 1:00 to 5:00 - fee of $25.00 for this session.  This session will go into much more detail and we will review the specific requirements and policies. NOTE: This is after you MUST have your paperwork in to the Consortia before (or on) 12/1/2003 to be in the main application (Form 471), the Consortia does a "clean up" app but it is the one most likely to be turned down - that app will go in 12/29/2003 the last possible day for the July 2004 - June 2005 funding year.  END PLATE: Previously run & Long Announcements, Supporting Documents, & other "stuff" EDITORS NOTES: "x" & "xx" are long standing catalogers shorthand for: x = See xx = See also   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. 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 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  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 Dyersville 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. "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 Other LSA blogs:     SWILSA House blog at: http://www.swilsa.blogspot.com     Blogs for Libraries [WebJunction]     http://www.webjunction.org/do/DisplayContent?id=1432 On line Newsletters:     Regional Rag. http://www.sls.lib.ia.us/rag.htm 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 .... 4:30:57 PM    comment []

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