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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
CONSORTIA PACKET:
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
FORMS DUE/UPCOMING:
Re-invention Survey: [xx Eye Opener]
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: 2004 schedule
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 -
Chickasaw County Meeting -
Clayton County Meeting -
Delaware County Meeting - May 11, 2004 at 7:00 in
Manchester
Dubuque County - DALINC -
Fayette County Meeting - Maynard PL 4/15/4 &
Oelwein PL Oct 15, 2004
Grundy County Meeting - 1/26/2004 at 09:00 in Wellsburg
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 - none
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:
Letters containing a check for 100% of the Direct State Aid funds were mailed
to the public libraries last Friday afternoon. The letter also included the
Enrich Iowa report form which must be submitted to the State Library by December
15, and an explanation of the distribution of Enrich Iowa and Library Infrastructure
funding.
ANY pronouncements from people who heard at a meeting of some
private organization that it was not so IS not so.
Good Morning! This time in EYE-OPENER:
1) Direct State Aid Checks Should Arrive This Week
2) Hoping for More Response on Reinvention Impact Survey
3) Public Library Management Classes Scheduled for Spring '04
4) Meetings / Events This Week
1) Direct State Aid Checks Should Arrive This Week: We just received word
that Direct State Aid checks were mailed last Friday. The checks should
arrive this week, accompanied by a cover letter and report forms due back
at
the State Library by December 15th. The "DIRECT STATE AID STATUS/FINAL
REPORT" form is required of each library receiving this funding. The form
simply asks how your library intends to use the money, which must be spent
by June 30, 2004.
The State Library is required to submit a report to the legislature by
January 15, 2004, detailing how Direct State Aid funding is being used to
improve library service to Iowans. They need your help to "tell this story"
to the legislature, so please be diligent in completing your DSA report and
returning it to the State Library by their December 15th deadline. Thanks!
And there's more money on the horizon:-) Infrastructure money will be
distributed in December at 100% of funding. Open Access and Access Plus
money will also be distributed in December, but at 75% of full funding,
given the continued uncertainty of state funds. Hopefully, the remainder
of
Open Access and Access Plus payments will be made by June 2004.
So look for these checks in the mail--and congratulations to the many
Northwest libraries for your participation in these important statewide
programs!
2) Hoping for More Response on Reinvention Impact Survey: To date, about
65%
of Iowa's public libraries have completed the "Reinvention Impact Survey."
Consider this a plea to those Northwest libraries that have not yet
completed the survey--we still want to hear from you, even if your library
did NOT experience any budget cuts due to the Reinvention Bill.
As explained in earlier EYE-OPENERs, the Library Service Areas and the State
Library are working to collect information about the impact of this spring's
Reinvention Bill on Iowa library budgets. To help us gather impact stories
from across the state, we've developed a survey that asks for the city and
county appropriations to your library, both before and after the budget
cuts. It goes on to ask if your library will be reducing hours, staffing,
collections, or programming, along with some questions about fines and fees.
Based on the survey returns so far, it was rare if libraries were untouched;
most library budgets were reduced along with other city and county
departments. Here's some preliminary data (this
with 58% of surveys
returned statewide)
over $1.8 million in cuts to public libraries
approximately $421,000.00 reduction in collections
approximately 40 FTEs (full time equivalent positions) cut
approximately 240 fewer open hours per week
It's not that we want to see these sad statistics turn even sadder:-( But
we do want as complete a statewide picture as possible. So please let us
hear from you. If you've not yet completed this survey, it's easy--and all
done online.
Take some time to read through the survey questions before actually
answering online. Unlike using WEB COLLECT to file your annual report
(where you can go in and out several times before completing it) this survey
should be completed in one session. And only one survey should be returned
for each library. It will work best to print the questions to paper before
answering online; to do that, please go to:
http://www.ilsa.lib.ia.us/reinventsurveyquestions.htm
When you're ready to
fill out the survey online, please go to:
http://www.ilsa.lib.ia.us/reinventintro.htm
The LSAs and the State Library are working together to gather this data so
that all of us will be better able to communicate the impact of the
Reinvention cuts to Iowa lawmakers. We believe this will prove to be
valuable information to gather. Thanks again for you help!
3) Public Library Management Classes Scheduled for Spring '04: New library
directors (or support staff) who may have missed out on the fall round of
Public Library Management classes can sign up for classes in the spring.
Schedules for PLM1 and PLM2 Spring 2004 are now posted on the State
Library's website:
http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/continuing-ed/cecat.htm
PLM1
begins on April 1st with Deb Tobias as instructor; PLM2 begins on March 30th
with Marie Harms as instructor. Registration deadline for both classes is
February 27th. Registration is all done online, same website as above.
Remember that new public library directors are required to become certified
within 2 years of being hired, in order for the library to be eligible for
DIRECT STATE AID.
4) Meetings / Events This Week: local data edited out
LEAGUE OF CITIES ADOPTS 2004 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
The executive board of the Iowa League of Cities adopted legislative priorities
for the 2004 legislative session. While they only adopted a total of four
priorities, each priority has the ability to make significant changes.
Efficient Government
Seek financial and legislative incentives that encourage regional planning
and service sharing arrangements among governments including cities, counties,
schools, and state government.
Cities feel that they were caught off guard when the legislature cut $60
million of their funding during the last minute of the 2003 session. While
cities and counties want to reduce costs without reducing services, cities
would like to have the opportunity to sit down at the table and look for
areas in which cooperation with other governments can occur, and possibly
see if there are any barriers that should be removed that would deter cooperation.
City Revenues
Support legislation expanding home rule option for city revenue sources to
cover critical services to ensure safety and quality of life for residents.
Revenue alternatives contribute to reduction of reliance on property taxes
and include, but are not limited to, municipal fees, local income taxes,
increased sales and hotel/motel taxes and new funding options for public
safety.
It seems evident that change is around the
corner for the state's property tax structure, and more interest groups would
like to see all levels of government rely less upon the taxes. This means
that cities are going to need to look at all options
for funding.
Mandate Relief
Support legislation calling for relief from mandates that negatively impact
the ability to provide city services. Examples include, but are not limited
to, setting a percentage for taxation of residential property, increasing
the public bid threshold, streamlining the municipal bond financing process,
reducing publication costs, and addressing rising employee benefit costs.
Cities have fought to get rid of unfunded state mandates, as well as to stop
new ones. They continually offer legislative ideas, but feel that there is
much left to be done.
TIF
Support initiatives that provide tools for cities to serve as economic catalysts
for Iowa. This includes enhancement of tax increment financing (TIF) through
minimal changes, and continuation and expansion of the Community Attraction
and Tourism (CAT) program beyond 2004.
Cities have not been in favor of many of the changes that have been proposed
for TIF over the past few years, because it serves as a popular economic
development tool. They would like to see the CAT program continue because
it benefits communities of all sizes across the state. While the CAT program
focuses on tourism, those projects create great economic benefits to the
communities.
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Thanks to: State Representative Roger Thomas - Iowa House of
Representatives
FROM: STATEHOUSE NEWS -- November 18, 2003
NOTE: ILA's legislative agendia would be at http://www.iowalibraryassociation.org/legislative.htm
IF it had been posted yet.
New LINKS of interest:
Microsoft Issues Latest Desktop Patches
Microsoft issued patches for vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer, Windows,
FrontPage, and Office in its monthly fix roll-out. Microsoft rated
three flaws as "critical."
http://update.internetweek.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/edqb0BdhOP0V30CDP70AY
The latest edition of the State Library's newsletter, 'Footnotes,'
is
now available at http://www.silo.lib.ia.us.
(Look under news items, top of page.)
CHANGES: New Albin has a new librarian starting 12/1/2003
Dunkerton PL has a new e-mail address: dunkpublib@dunkerton.net
CONSORTIA:
Editorial Comment:
Last night I did the last scheduled county meeting CIPA/Consortia session.
To be in the Consortia for ANY filing done by the Consortia (Phone or Internet)
you must:
1. Have attended a CIPA WS
2. Returned the "CONSORTIA PACKET" see
below, by 12/01/2003
We have extended the chance to attend a CIPA WorkShop to the session in West
Union and you could get the "Consortia Packet" in by 12/29/2003 BUT the Form
471 that will go in 12/30/2003 will not have the time for review and double
check before the deadline so....
Comment too: We have heard on the rumor
mill that across the county and in Iowa funders (Grants, city administrators
(city clerks) and state & county leaders) are asking as a condition of
funding, continued funding or increases in funding, whether the library has
taken advantage of the funding/discount opportunities available to them.
WHY? Because the people/institutions who fund libraries expect the
libraries to be cost effective in the use of funds, especially when you are
spending tax funds.
For Example:
If your library only received $300.00 in discounts and if you were paid $20.00/hour
the breakeven point would be 15 hours. A workshop takes 1 or 2 hours,
the paperwork after a workshop maybe an hour, going on line and submitting
your monthly bills should average over the year 1/4 hour a month (3 hours)
hence 6 hours to do the consortia at $20/hour means a net "profit" of $180.00
on the discount, if the time were doubled it would still bring in $60.00
"profit". If your discount is greater or your wage is less the numbers
go up. Is it any wonder that city, county & state bean counters
are starting to watch how the library is being run and are asking for accountability
on the part of the library board and administration?
NOTE: If you think it is not cost effective
for you to do e-rate/CIPA/TPM/filtering we have worksheets to help you prove
it OR not.
CONSORTIA PACKET:
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.
Technology Plan you have the choice of using the Consortia plan or an approved
plan of your own.
CIPA Workshop:
You may attend 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. NOTE: No one is currently signed
up for this session it will be canceled on 12/4 if no one signs up
WARNING:
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.
CIPA Workshop scheduled - please register before
hand with LSA
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 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
Material in published at least once before has been moved to this "End Plate"
section of the issue and will remain here until the week before the deadline,
it will be removed when dated..
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:
CLASSES in NEILSA:
CIPA Workshop - you are encouraged to attend - please
register before hand with LSA
West Union December 15, 2003 [4 ce's] 1:00 to 5:00 -
fee of $25.00 for this session. This session will go intopaperwork
detail and we will review the specific requirements and policies required
by the law. Specific recomendations for policyoes and CIPA compliance
will be put forward.
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.
"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 e-forms, blogs, newsletters et. al.:
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 ....
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