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.
TODAY:
The Gates Foundation "GRANT VERIFICATION
REPORT". The final report must be postmarked by December 5th and mailed to:
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Attention Maureen Whitmore
P.O.Box 23350
Seattle, WA. 98102
FORMS DUE/UPCOMING:
OVERDUE (21/1/2003):
Consortia papers were to be filed with office to be included in the Consortia
application for discounts on telecommunications and Internet. BUT
Due to a fat finger input error on the Form 470 the application will go in
on the 12th.
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 - April 6, 2004 at 7:00
in Aplington
Chickasaw County Meeting -
Clayton County Meeting -
Delaware County Meeting - May 11, 2004 at 7:00 in
Manchester
Dubuque County - DALINC - 18 December Breakfast
meeting at the Hoffman House.
15 January Business meeting at the James Kennedy Public
Library in Dyersville.
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: x "End Plate"
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
EYE-OPENER: Note there will not be an EYE-OPENER on December 1st. the next
EYE-OPENER is on December 8th.
Bonnie McKewon
VILSACK/PEDERSON
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Please respond by making the contacts and telling how the library community
serves Iowans and what it will take to maintain and develop the services.
Iowa Library Association
2004 Legislative Agenda
Will be found at the bottom of this Blog
The Vilsack/Pederson public hearing locations are listed below.
Library users, trustees and staff can address:
1. Funding for Enrich Iowa (Direct State Aid,
Open Access, Access Plus), the Library Infrastructure program, the Library
Service Areas, and the State Library.
2. The point that libraries of all types are an important part of the educational
structure in Iowa (through their support of both classroom and lifelong,
independent learning and their provision of informational resources such
as databases).
Can you help by attending one of the hearings and speaking for libraries?
Please email Pat Coffie if you will be attending. It would be powerful to
have at
least a user, trustee, staff member at each hearing.
You have statistics to use and stories to tell to back support for library
services.
Thanks for speaking up for Iowans and their libraries. Pat
Patricia Coffie
Waverly Public Library
1500 W Bremer Avenue
Waverly, IA 50677-2836
319-352-1223 X 104
pcoffie@waverly.lib.ia.us
For More Information: Amanda Crumley or Monica Fischer 515-281-0173
Vilsack, Pederson set public hearings
Administration seeks insight from Iowans on state budget
DES MOINES - Governor Tom Vilsack and Lt. Governor Sally Pederson today
announced a schedule of six public hearings across the state where they will
listen to Iowans' ideas and concerns about the state budget.
"Budgets are more than just numbers - budgets reflect our values and
priorities and they affect people's lives," Vilsack said. "We're all in
this together, so we look forward to hearing directly from the people of
Iowa their thoughts about how we can continue the progress we've made
and protect our values."
The schedule for the public hearings is as
follows:
Tuesday, December 9 2:30 p.m. North Iowa Area
Community College
Beem Center,
Room 200
500 College
Drive
Mason City
Wednesday, December 10 6 p.m. Kirkwood Community College
KTOS Center
3375 Armar Drive
Marion
6 p.m. Iowa Western Community
College
Looft Hall
Auditorium
2700 College Rd.
Council Bluffs
Thursday, December 11 6 p.m. Western Iowa Tech Community
College
Building A,
Lecture Hall
4647 Stone Ave.
Sioux City
Monday, December 15 5 p.m. Des Moines Area Community
College
Building 6,
Auditorium
2006 South
Ankeny Blvd.
Ankeny
Wednesday, December 17 6 p.m. Eastern Iowa Community College
Kahl Educational
Center, Rooms 104-106
306 West Third
Street
Davenport
"These hearings will provide a good forum for ideas and issues to be
put on the table," Lt. Governor Sally Pederson said. "We hope lots
of Iowans will take the opportunity to participate."
ILA 2004 Legislative Agenda at: Not yet posted
Iowa Library Association
2004 Legislative Agenda
Will be found at the bottom of this Blog
Legislative Day - March
12, 2003
Briefing - 2:30 p.m. at State Library
Reception - 4:00 p.m. at State Law Library
Iowa Educators Consortium Offers Weston
Woods ? Read-Along Cassettes/Cds/Videos
Based on Outstanding Children?s Books at Great Prices
Discounts for Schools and Public Libraries!
Caldecott and Newberry Video Titles!
Public Performance rights included!
Order Deadline is December 12, 2003.
Your local AEA and the State Library of Iowa has arranged with Weston
Woods, the leader in children?s literature and audio-visual medium,
special pricing on the following products.
* 1 paperback book/audio cassette $10.50, 30% Savings
* 1 paperback book/CD $14.50, 27% Savings
* 5 paperback books/1 audio cassette $27.50 , 16% Savings
* 5 paperback books/1 CD $30.50, 21% Savings
* 1 Caldecott/Newberry Award Winning video $29.95, 40-50% Savings
What is so special about Weston Woods read-along audiocassettes with
accompanying books? They are the best in children?s literature! With the
addition of originally composed music, inspiring narrators such as Helen
Hunt, Chevy Chase, James Earl Jones, John Lithgow, Randy Travis and
realistic sound effects the books are ?brought to life? for every child,
regardless of his/her learning style. These read-along cassettes, based
on outstanding children?s books, provide formats whereby children can
easily experience the text over and over again. This process helps to
build a reading scaffold, broadening vocabularies, stretching attention
spans and flexing thinking skills. For comprehension
some readers need to see words and hear them simultaneously.
*
The most difficult part of teaching reading is to reinforce reluctant
reader's positive self image and restore their self confidence. To do
so, such students must be turned on to books and derive enough
satisfaction from reading to become independent readers. In working with
beginning, reluctant, and struggling readers it has been found that high
interest materials, such as classic children?s literature adapted by
WESTON WOODS motivates children to want to read. All of the videos have
the option of being closed captioned which helps the beginning and
reluctant readers as well as ESL students.
*
Complete product and ordering information is available at the IEC website:
*
http://www.iec-ia.org/MediaTech/books/ww/westonwoods.html
CHANGES: None reported
GATES GRANTS: Gates
Computer Project Final Report: The Gates Computer Project
is wrapping up in Iowa. Throughout the summer and fall, thousands of new
computers were installed in 380 public libraries across the state. By now,
the Gates Foundation's massive undertaking of computer installations and
training classes is complete. However, there's still some work ahead in order
to be in compliance with the terms of the Gates Grant Program. Each library
that received a Gates computer is required to complete a "GRANT VERIFICATION
REPORT." You should already be in receipt of this report, along with a cover
letter of explanation; this latest packet was mailed to Iowa libraries about
3 weeks ago. The "GRANT VERIFICATION REPORT" asks that you explain how the
grant funds were used and more importantly, the impact that the new Gates
PCs have had on public access computing in your library. This final report must be postmarked by December 5th
and mailed to:
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Attention Maureen Whitmore
P.O.Box 23350
Seattle, WA. 98102
If you have any questions or problems in
completing this "GRANT VERIFICATION REPORT," please contact Maureen Whitmore
at 206-709-3203 or email maureen@gatesfoundation.org
CONSORTIA:
The following libraries ARE (Y) or ARE NOT (N) currently signed up to be
in the Consortia, if you think you are OR if you wish to be signed up contact
Ken at NEILSA IMMEDIATELY. IF you see any errors let us know.
Library (by city)
Telecommunications Internet
Special Application
Allison Public Library
Y
Y Y
Alta Vista Public Library
Y
Y N
Aplington
Y
N N
Arlington Public Library
Y
N N
Aurora Public Library
Y
N Y
Beaman Community Library
Y
N N
Calmar Public Library
Y
N N
Cascade Public Library
N
N N
Cedar Falls Public Library
N
N N
Clarksville Public Library
Y
N Y
Clermont Public Library
Y
N N
Colesburg Public Library
Y
N N
Conrad Public Library
Y
Y N
Cresco Public Library
Y
N N
Decorah Public Library
Y
N N
Delhi Public Library
Y
Y
N
Denver Public Library
Y
N N
Dike Public Library
Y
N
N
Dubuque Carnegie-Stout
Y
N Y
Dubuque County
Y
N
Y
Dumont
Y
N Y
Dunkerton Public Library
Y
Y Y
Dyersville
Y
N Y
Earlville
Y
N N
Edgewood Public Library
N
N N
Elgin Public Library
Y
N
N
Elkader Public Library
N
N N
Elma Public Library
Y
Y
Y
Evansdale Public Library
N
N N
Fairbank Public Library
Y
Y N
Farmersburg Public Library
N
N N
Fayette Public Library
Y
Y N
Fort Atkinson Public Library
Y
Y
N
Fredericksburg
Y
Y
N
Garnavillo Public Library
Y
Y Y
Greene Public Library
Y
Y
Y
Grundy Center
Y
N
N
Guttenberg Public Library
N
N N
Harpers Ferry Public Library
N
N
N
Hawkeye Public Library
N
N N
Hopkinton Public Library
N
N N
Hudson Public Library
Y
N Y
Independence Public Library
Y
N Y
Ionia Public Library
Y
Y
N
Janesville Public Library
Y
Y N
Jesup Public Library
Y
N
Y
Lamont Public Library
Y
Y
N
Lansing Public Library
N
N N
LaPorte City
N
N
N
Lawler Public Library
Y
Y
N
Lime Springs Public Library
N
N
N
Manchester Public Library
Y
N Y
Maynard Public Library
Y
N N
McGregor Public Library
N
N N
Monona
Y
N Y
Nashua Public Library
Y
N N
New Hartford
N
N
N
New Albin Public Library
N
N N
New Hampton Public Library
Y
Y
N
Oelwein Public Library
Y
N N
Ossian Public Library
Y
N
N
Parkersburg
Y
Y
N
Plainfield Public Library
Y
N Y
Postville Public Library
Y
N N
Readlyn Community Library
Y
N
N
Reinbeck Public Library
N
N N
Riceville Public Library
N
N N
Shell Rock
N
N
N
Spillville Public Library
Y
N Y
Strawberry Point Public Library Y
N
N
Sumner Public Library
Y
Y N
Tripoli Public Library
Y
N
N
Volga Public Library
Y
Y
N
Wadena Public Library
Y
N N
Waterloo Public Library
N
N N
Waterville Public Library
Y
Y N
Waucoma Public Library
Y
Y Y
Waukon
Y
Y N
Waverly Public Library
N
N N
Wellsburg Public Library
Y
N Y
West Union
Y
Y
N
Westgate Public Library
Y
N N
Winthrop Public Library
N
N N
NOTE: 1. A
"Y" after your name in the first coloum means that the Consortia is going
to file for telecommunications [telephone & ?more?] for your library
a "N" means the consortia will NOT file for telecommunications
2. A "Y" after your name in the second coloum means that
the Consortia is going to file for Internet [you will be in compliance with
CIPA by 7/1/4] for your library a "N" means the consortia will NOT file for
Internet
3. A "Y" after your name in the third coloum means that
the Consortia is going to file for Internal comnections i.e. you are planning
on building or expanding your network/adding phones et. al. for your library
a "N" means the consortia will NOT file for Internal Connections
4. A series of NNN after your name means that you have dropped out
of the Consortia for FY 2004 and are doing your own or not getting discounts
through Doc/fcc/USAC/SLD. Please NOTE if
you are not in the Consortia and are asking for anything other than POTS
you MUST get an approved Technology Plan BEFORE you file your Form 470.
CONSORTIA PACKET:
The Consortia packet itself:
Is on-line at the NEILSA site at: http://www.neilsa.org/erate/consortdocs04.html
E-Rate Letter of Agency - one sheet
CIPA Compliance Checklist - two sheets
Form 479 - two sheets
E-Rate Plans Survey - two sheets
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: IF you have not
attended a county association CIPA Workshop you should plan on attending
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.
CIPA Workshop Agenda 12/15
1:00 - TPM's and compliance with CIPA – In this part we
will review the requirements of the CIPA law and various methods of complying
including the use of filtering software, blocking, and selection.
2:00 - Policy and compliance with NCIPA -
In this part we will review the requirements of the
NCIPA law and the policy requirements of the law.
3:00 - 3:15 Break
3:15 - Consortia Forms required for the clean-up application
– DEADLINES. We will also discuss the e-rate paperwork flow, SLD, PIA,
TCSB and other things known only by letters. We will also start reviewing
specific policies of people who have copies with them.
4:30 Finished
WARNING:
Any library not represented at either a county meeting
session or the West Union class will not be eligible for participation in
a Consortia filing.
CIPA Workshop scheduled - you are invited 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 into much more detail and we will review the specific
requirements and policies.
END PLATE: Previously run & Long Announcements, Supporting
Documents, & other "stuff"
CE:
SPECIAL WORKSHOPS:
CLASSES in NEILSA:
Watch for upcoming spring Trustees Workshops
Library 101 - December 18th 9:00--12:00 The
online registration form is up on our site for this session. At http://neilsa.org/classes/current.html
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.
Summer Library Project workshop dates and locations for
2004: 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
"Learning Activity Written Summery" may be found at:
http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/continuing-ed/online-learningactivitywrittensummary.htm
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
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.imls.gov/grants/dedln/index.htm
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
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
NORTHEAST IOWA LIBRARY SERVICE AREA
BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Denver Public Library
December 8, 2003 – 2:00 p.m.
Agenda
1. Approval of the Agenda
2. Approval of November Board Minutes
3. Approval of November Bills
4. Open Forum
5. General Business
a. Plan of Service FY05-06
b. Other
6. AEA Report
7. Community College Report
8. Administrator's Report
a. Update
b. Other
9. Consultant's Report
a. Update
b. Other
10. Meeting Dates, Time and Location
a. January 12, 2004 2:00 p.m., ???
11. Adjourn
Iowa Library
Association
2004 Legislative Agenda
What is the Iowa Library Association (ILA)?
The Iowa Library Association promotes the development
of the libraries that all Iowans depend on for information and lifelong learning.
The Association provides leadership, education and support to enable its
members to meet the challenges of providing quality library service to all
Iowans.
ILA is a nonprofit association of all types of libraries
(public, school, academic, and special) and library supporters with over
1,200 members.
Why should you support funding for Iowa libraries?
· Iowa libraries level the playing field for all
citizens. Libraries provide a bridge over the digital divide and lessen
the gap between the haves and have-nots of our society. Libraries provide
information to every corner of Iowa.
· Public libraries are the vital element in most
small towns in Iowa. While other services decline or are eliminated,
Iowa public libraries are going strong with dedicated staff and new buildings
funded by local communities.
· Iowa school libraries teach students how to find,
evaluate, and use information—a critical skill which enables young people
to become lifelong learners.
· Iowa community college and higher education libraries
open doors for college students connecting them to career skills and the
world of ideas. College libraries support continuing education and
degrees for Iowans allowing them to remain in our state and bring up their
children thereby contributing to the future of Iowa.
· Iowa special libraries provide information access
to support business.
How does state funding support these vital services?
· Open Access and Access Plus programs provide equal
opportunities for information for all Iowans wherever they live with cooperative
resource-sharing and a statewide library card. These programs support
over 3 million requests each year.
· Enrich Iowa (direct state aid to public libraries)
has done so much to improve the quality of library service with so little
money. It has proven to be an extremely cost effective investment in
public education and economic development. Funds increase collections,
train staff, improve buildings, and more.
· The State Library of Iowa provides statewide leadership
and programs such as EBSCOhost and SILO which provide low-cost access to
the world of information for all types of libraries and availability to citizens
from home, school and office.
· The seven Library Service Areas across Iowa provide
knowledgeable consulting, technology support, interlibrary loan, back-up
reference service and continuing education to make libraries strong and vital.
What needs to happen?
The state of Iowa needs to invest in libraries by:
· Supporting this year’s funding request for funding
for these cost effective programs:
o Open Access and Access Plus
o Enrich Iowa
o Library Service Areas and
o State Library of Iowa
· Supporting state legislation to reinstate in the
Iowa Code a requirement for a school library in each attendance center and
a qualified teacher-librarian in each school media center. Research
has shown that the presence of a school library and qualified teacher-librarian
has a powerful positive impact on reading scores and student achievement.
· Opposing any state mandate that disregards issues
of local control or that interferes with open and uncensored access to information.
ILA continues to support the decision-making responsibilities and authority
of local library and school boards.
What is the return on your investment in Iowa libraries?
· Free and equitable access to information for all
Iowans
· Education and literacy for all ages so that Iowans
can fully participate in the democratic process and
· Economic development for Iowans resulting in more
skills and better jobs
For more information please contact: Iowa Library Association, Governmental
Affairs Committee.
Patricia Coffie, Chair
Waverly Public Library
319-352-1223 X104
pcoffie@waverly.lib.ia.us
The fine print stuff
blogs - Friday Notes 2 AT - http://radio.weblogs.com/0108327/
EDITORS NOTES:
"x" & "xx" are long standing catalogers shorthand for: x = See
& xx = See also
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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