Friday, February 06, 2004

Friday Notes 2.  An on-line resource for NEILSA Librarians DEADLINES & DATES:     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 - 2/12, 8:30 Hoffman House, 3/11, 8:30 Loras College (library)      Fayette County Meeting - Maynard PL 4/15/4 & Oelwein PL Oct 15, 2004      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 Your Sponsor reminds County Associations THAT: One & Two hour CE is available upon prior request from the NEILSA staff person in attendance, just call. NOTE: Tentative staff assignment KD = Ken (Consultant), ER = Eunice (Administrator) ANNOUNCEMENTS: Infrastructure, OA, and A+ Checks Coming: Public libraries can expect to receive checks for Infrastructure, Open Access, and Access Plus payments within a week. At this point, the State Library is able to distribute 40% of the Infrastructure money and 75% of the OA and A+ money. This means that your library will receive about half of your expected payment for FY'04. Northeast has Niagara Falls All Over Again available for checkout for the following months: February, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. We have the large type available for any month, as we have acquired an additional copy of the large type. The cassette book is available for every month except April and September. If you would like to have these please e-mail Denise and let her know: luppen@neilsa.org. MONDAY MORNING EYE OPENER [from NWILS] Good Morning! This time in EYE-OPENER: 1) Infrastructure, OA, and A+ Checks Coming 2) Summer Library Program Workshops--And Dicey Weather 3) Another Workshop Added in April 4) Meetings / Events This Week 1) Infrastructure, OA, and A+ Checks Coming: Public libraries can expect to receive checks for Infrastructure, Open Access, and Access Plus payments within a week. At this point, the State Library is able to distribute 40% of the Infrastructure money and 75% of the OA and A+ money. This means that your library will receive about have of your expected payment for FY'04. However, if state funding remains stable, then the State Library will distribute the remaining funds in April. Continued uncertainties with the state's budget situation forced this delay. These checks were expected to be issued in December. Because of the delay, the State Library has eliminated the requirement to spend the money before June 30th (although if you can spend it by then, it might be best to do so and avoid the various processes for carrying over the money into next FY...) Also because of the delay, the State Library has eliminated the requirement to report back on the use of the money. Thanks for your patience and continued participation in these important statewide programs. [clip] with questions, or contact Gerry Rowland at the State Library (800-248-4483 or email gerry.rowland@lib.state.ia.us) 2) Summer Library Program Workshops--And Dicey Weather: A reminder that the 2004 Summer Library Program workshops get underway this week in eastern Iowa. But Northwest libraries are scheduled for next week: Monday, February 9th @ Everly Community Center and Tuesday, February 10th @ Arthur Library & Community Center. Registration is at 8:30; the program runs from 9:00--1:00. Morning coffee and goodies are planned. This year's theme is "Discover New Trails @ Your Library." No doubt you'll be able to discover a connection to the Lewis & Clark Bicentennial:-) This year's presenters are Cathy Shaw from Edgewood Public Library and Missy Mayfield-Cook from Winthrop Public Library. The program is worth 4 c.e. credits. Wondering about dicey weather? Well, the organizers are too:-( There is an inclement weather policy in place for the SLP workshops. Mary Cameron from the State Library will be traveling with the road crew. In case of bad weather, Mary will cancel the workshop by 7:00AM the morning of the workshop. Since I'm going to Everly and Janie is going to Arthur, Mary Cameron will call us and we'll begin calling workshop participants--a classic example of why registration forms ask for home phone numbers:-) In the event of cancellation, workshop organizers will hold a "make-up" ICN session, paid for by the SLP grant. The grant will pay for several ICN locations around the region where the program was cancelled; individuals may schedule additional ICN locations at their own expense. With this said, let's all hope for good travel weather! If you haven't yet registered, please do so ASAP so we can have adequate seating, handouts, and refreshments ready. To register, visit the State Library's website http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/continuing-ed/cecat.htm, print the form, and fax it to NWILS (712-252-3171) Note that a registration form was also included in your copy of the Summer Library Program manual. Speaking of which, please remember to bring your manual with you that day... 3) Another Workshop Added in April: Last week's EYE-OPENER showed a plentiful listing of workshop coming up this winter and spring, beginning with next week's SLP programs. But here's one I missed, this one tapping into young adult services. "Best Practices, New Directions and a Core Collection: A How to Do It Workshop." Sponsored by the State Library, this workshop welcomes Patrick Jones, nationally known expert on young adult audiences and programming. Here's a description: "...Learn about programs, services, and materials which will turn your teen library users into raving fans. This interactive, informative, and entertaining workshop will provide you with the tools you need to connect young adults and libraries..." Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 29th and head to the Carrolton Inn @ 1730 Highway 71 North in Carroll, IA. Registration at 9:30; the workshop runs from 10:00--3:00 and is worth 4 c.e. credits. The registration fee is $10.00. Seating is limited to 75 people. To register, please go to the state library's website: http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/continuing-ed/cecat.htm, print the form, and return it to the State Library. In addition to being a national workshop speaker, Patrick Jones is the author of several books, including CONNECTING YOUNG ADULTS AND LIBRARIES, A CORE COLLECTION FOR YOUNG ADULTS, WHAT'S SO SCARY ABOUT R.L. STINE?, DO IT RIGHT: BEST PRACTICES FOR SERVING YOUNG ADULTS IN SCHOOL AND PUBLIC LIBRARIES (co-authored with Joel Shoemaker) and a soon-to-be-released YA novel called THINGS CHANGE. If you own a copy of A CORE COLLECTION FOR YOUNG ADULTS, you are asked to bring it with you to the workshop. To read more about Patrick Jones and to order his books, visit this website: http://www.connectingya.com/ 4) Meetings / Events This Week: Local data clipped.  That's it for this week...thanks for reading! Bonnie McKewon Director, N.W. Iowa Library Services             New LINKS of interest: Tuesday of National Library Week, National Library Workers Day (NLWD).  First Annual National Library Workers Day this Tuesday, April 20. http://www.ala.org/ala/ourassociation/othergroups/alaapa/alaalliedprofessional.htm If the name is unfamiliar to you, you need to read this. http://www.boxesandarrows.com/archives/ranganathan_for_ias.php Ranganathan     CHANGES: March 18 replaces February 6 for the Summer Library Project that was canceled due to weather. Iowa Library Association office has a new email address:  ialibrary@mcleodusa.net     YOU WROTE: Q: "Can the city clerk publish the library bills with the city bills?" A: Yes, see at end of the blog for Code Reference. Iowa Code 372.13 CONSORTIA (1): For Your Information: 1. Form 470 for FY 2004 was filed months ago 2. Forms 471 for FY 2004 have all been filed by 2/4/4 @ 23:59 EST 3. Form 471 for FY 2003 has not yet been approved by SLD/PIA FY 2003 = July 1, 2003 - June 30, 2004 FY 2004 = July 1, 2004 - June 30, 2005 SLD has a new Form 471P which the Consortia will have to file for FY 2003 for all the libraries that have decided NOT to comply with CIPA/NCIPA.  This form will provide funding for the period July 1 - Aug 14 2003.  Libraries who have dropped Internet because of free service will not be affected, we think. From: SLD web site: "Libraries receiving discounts on these services for FY2003 must either be in compliance with the technology protection measure requirement or be undertaking actions to include the technology protection measure, but they must be in compliance with the Internet safety policy and public notice/hearing requirements by the start of services in FY2003 if they have received discounts on Internet Access and/or Internal Connections in FY2001 or 2002, and in compliance with all of the requirements of CIPA by the start of FY2004." Technology Plans in general: IF you are NOT in the Consortia you must have an approved Technology Plan that will cover the entire year July 2004 - June 2005 before your Form 471 is approved, you may luck out and not have to have it until the Form 486 is submitted but the Rule is much more strict than the application has been on this. Consortia -- Has been approved by the SLI and is now posted on the NEILSA web site at: http://neilsa.org/erate/ctekpln.html for your reading, or downloading, pleasure CE: Target dates for LIBRARY 101 in 2004 they are: March 31st June 29th September 30th December 10th ICN sites for Library 101 on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 from: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon NW: Origination site: Remsen OR LeMars NE: West Union #764 EC: Tipton High School SE: Indian Hills CC in Sigourney OR Sigourney High School NC: ? SW: Mormon Trail Jr-Sr High in Garden Grove (for Humeston) AND Graceland University or Lamoni High School     SPECIAL WORKSHOPS:                         CLASSES in NEILSA: Summer Library Project workshop dates and locations March 18 replaces February 6 for the Summer Library Project that was canceled due to weather - 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 TIME: 9:am am - 1:00 pm For more information: http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/continuing-ed/cecat.htm#February New Children's & Young Adult Literature Presented over the ICN 8:30a.m. - 12:00 Noon Wednesday, February 18, 2004 Public Library attendees must register with NEILSA to receive handouts and CE credit. http://neilsa.org/classes/current.html http://neilsa.org/classes/kidsyabooktalk04.pdf for details     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 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 END PLATE: Previously run & Long Announcements, Supporting Documents, & other "stuff" Other 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 GRANTS: Applications are available for The Human Rights Video Project, a new initiative that will award grants to 300 public libraries across the country. To obtain a grant application, please visit http://www.ala.org/publicprograms . Applications must be received by March 1, 2004. The Human Rights Video Project will provide two types of grants. The first, supported by the MacArthur Foundation, will provide packages of 12 videos and supporting materials on human rights topics to 250 public libraries in the U.S. The second grant, supported by the Ford Foundation, will award an additional 50 libraries the sets of videos plus $750 to present public programs on human rights topics in partnership with a non-profit community activist organization. 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 We The People Bookshelf grants. Part of NEH's We The People initiative, the Bookshelf project will award the sets of 15 books for young readers 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. The fine print stuff blog - Friday Notes 2 AT -  http://radio.weblogs.com/0108327/ EDITORS NOTES: "x" & "xx" are 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:Data File MiscFriday Notes 20206.wpd 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 .... NORTHEAST IOWA LIBRARY SERVICE AREA BOARD MEETING NEILSA Office February 9, 2004 – 2:00 p.m. Agenda ·    Approval of the Agenda ·    Approval of January Board Minutes ·    Approval of January Bills ·    Open Forum ·    General Business ·           Internet Policy ·           Other ·    AEA Report ·    Community College Report ·    Administrator's Report ·           Internet change ·          Update ·    Consultant's Report ·            Update ·    Meeting Dates, Time and Location ·            March 8, 2004 2:00 p.m.,  Public Library to be determined - any volenteers? ·    Adjourn On publishing library salaries: Q: Is it mandatory that a public library publish salary information in a newspaper on an annual basis? A: Sue Battani, State Auditor's office, reference 372.13 (6) of the Iowa Code (included below). This section has to do with city councils. She said if the library's payroll is done through the city, then the library's salaries would be included when the city publishes salary information. If the library does their own payroll, they would not be required to publish the information.* Editorial Note Iowa Code 372.13 6. Within fifteen days following a regular or special meeting of the council, the clerk shall cause the minutes of the proceedings of the council, including the total expenditure from each city fund, to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the city. The publication shall include a list of all claims allowed and a summary of all receipts and shall show the gross amount of the claim. Matters discussed in closed session pursuant to section 21.3 shall not be published until entered on the public minutes. However, in cities having more than one hundred fifty thousand population the council shall each month print in pamphlet form a detailed itemized statement of all receipts and disbursements of the city, and a summary of its proceedings during the preceding month, and furnish copies to the city library, the daily newspapers of the city, and to persons who apply at the office of the city clerk, and the pamphlet shall constitute publication as required. Failure by the clerk to make publication is a simple misdemeanor. The provisions of this subsection are applicable in cities in which a newspaper is published, or in cities of two hundred population or over, but in all other cities, posting the statement in three public places in the city which have been permanently designated by ordinance is sufficient compliance with this subsection." Sandy Dixon Consultant State Library of Iowa EDITORIAL NOTE: While not required it is a good idea to publish these figures along with other figures about the library for the information of the people.  Living with the spirit of the Iowa Open Records law is an easy policy, we do after all work for the people, spend their money, and despite the opinions of some the people are our ultimate bosses. 12:00:41 PM    comment []

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