Friday Notes 2. An
on-line resource for NEILSA Librarians
Van Service: AEA 267 - No items accepted from AEA 267 going
to AEA 1 (Keystone) after May 27/28
June 3/4 last delivery
for school year
June 8/9 to August
10/11 Summer deliveries
August 16 start up
for fall
AEA 1 (Keystone) June 2 stop delivery
County Meetings Scheduled:
If your county meeting date is not on the schedule please
contact Ken at NEILSA
Allamakee County Meeting - Saturday, June 5 (?) at New Albin
9:30 KD
Black Hawk County Meeting - When called - seldom
Bremer County Meeting - Oct
19, 7:30 Waverly PL
Buchanan County Meeting - Oct
11, 2004 7:00 Lamont
Butler County Meeting - Oct. 5, 2004 7:00 Clarksville
Chickasaw County Meeting -
Clayton County Meeting -
Delaware
County Meeting - Nov. 9 at 7:00 Colesburg KD
Dubuque County - DALINC -
Fayette
County Meeting - Oct. 21 Oelwein 10:00
Grundy County Meeting -
Howard County Meeting - Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. Cresco,
April 5, 2005 7:00
Winneshiek County Meeting - November
4, 2004 @ 7:00 in Fort A KD
NEXT weeks meetings
Your Sponsor reminds County Associations THAT: One &
Two hour CE Workshop 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:
Entry level position in agency serving libraries in NE Iowa.
Salary $18 to $22 thousand per year, full benefits, generally 8 to 5 professional
office. Some local travel and driving required.
Job description & details at: http://www.neilsa.org/searchcomm*
or call 319-233-1200 or 800/772/2023 to ask for an application package.
* Under construction
PLEASE Remember: enter your events into the Iowa Center for the Book's
literary calendar at http://www.iowacenterforthebook.org/calendar/index.html.
They want everything - not just all Iowa reads.
CE survey:
We want to offer the continuing education you need.
To help do that, during May, the State Library and Library Service Areas
are partnering to conduct a statewide continuing education needs assessment
(survey)
for directors and staff from all types of libraries. If you are
an Iowa library staff member, we ask you to complete the survey by May 31.
We are conducting this online survey using a company called SurveyMonkey.
It is easy and quick - expect it to take 15 to 20 minutes of your time.
Your individual responses will be kept confidential. There's no need
to gather any information ahead of time - most of the questions just ask
for your opinion. Answer the questions for yourself
as an individual.
When you click on the link below, you will be taken to the start of the
survey. For a few of the questions, you'll be asked to enter information
into a box. For most of the questions, just click on your response.
We are looking forward to your input!
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=30871467773
Sandy Dixon
Consultant
EYE-OPENER: (highly
edited)
Good Morning! For the past 2 weeks, EYE-OPENER has focused on continuing
education issues and policies. Today and next week, we'll look at some
of the many training opportunities out there for library staff and trustees.
1) C.E. Opportunities Abound
2) Storm Lake Friends Group Holds Fundraiser
3) Sioux Rapids "Library of the Month" on Web Junction
1) C.E. Opportunities Abound: To paraphrase Dr. Seuss: from there to
here, from here to there, c.e. training is everywhere! Even today, with all
the high tech available, face-to-face workshops remain the favorite format
for most staff and trustees. And happily it's our favorite format too,
since it's the best opportunity to meet and great you in person. Any
topic is suitable for classroom-style workshops and it's a great chance for
all of you to talk with your colleagues.
(a) - (c) edited out - local programs
(d) "ILA Fall Conference." Probably the most significant educational
event this fall for Northwesterners is the Iowa Library Association's fall
conference. Because this year, the ILA Conference comes to Sioux City,
October 13--15! Following this year's theme, "From River to River:
Libraries Build Communities," we're planning great sessions, along with fun
after-hours events too. From storytelling to technology, from public
relations to puppet skits, there's sure to be something for everyone.
If you'll be in Sioux City on Tuesday night, you're invited on a tour of
the newly restored Orpheum Theater. Wednesday night enjoy THE EMBERS,
a Siouxland dance band, at the newly renovated Martin Ballroom. The
ILA Conference comes to Sioux City about every 6 years, so this is the year
for a great showing from Northwest libraries! Look for the July/August
CATALYST to bring you the preliminary conference program--and expect lots
of conference news in EYE-OPENER.
Next week, we'll look beyond in-person workshops at some of the other c.e.
venues available to you..
2) Storm Lake Friends Group Holds Fundraiser: Friends of Storm Lake
Public Library extend an invitation to a "Literary Luncheon Tea" this Saturday,
May 22, 12:00 noon at the Lake Creek Country Club. The luncheon features
keynote speaker Tom Hegg, the author of "A Cup of Christmas Tea" and "PEEF
the Bear" books. This is a fundraiser for the Storm Lake Friends Group;
tickets are $10.00 for SLPL Friends members and $12.00 for non-members.
Tickets may be purchased at the Storm Lake Public Library and at Abner Bell's
Coffee House and Hoffman's Flower & Candle Shop, both in downtown Storm
Lake. Seating is limited.
Following the luncheon program, Mr. Hegg will be available to sign books.
Copies of the books will be available at the event, as well as at Buena Vista
Stationery in Storm Lake. All proceeds from the "Literary Luncheon
Tea" will be used to support the collections, programs, and services of Storm
Lake Public Library. For more information--and directions to Lake Creek
Country Club--please call SLPL @ 712-732-8026.
3) Sioux Rapids "Library of the Month" on Web Junction: Congratulations
to Martha Landness at Sioux Rapids Public Library. Sioux Rapids P.L.
is featured as the "Library of the Month" for May on Web Junction!
The article is entitled "Canines and Cake Pans" and has lots to say about
the library's many programs and outreach services. Here's a quote:
"...Sioux Rapids, IA has some dog-gone clever ideas for cooking up a successful
small town library. That's why they're our LIBRARY OF THE MONTH for
May..." Read all about it at Web Junction: http://www.webjunction.org ;
Thanks to Martha for putting a Northwest Iowa library on the map!
Bonnie McKewon
Director, Northwest Iowa Library Services
CHANGES: None reported.
New LINKS of interest:
"Many information seekers — and sometimes librarians themselves
— abandoned card catalogs and rushed to embrace the reach and simplicity
of full-text search when Altavista, Google, and other search engines burst
onto the scene. But the value of library classification systems and indexing
of content by subjects did not suddenly expire. In fact, developments in
library and information science in the middle of the 20th century show promise
for overcoming the exasperating limitations of full-text search. Among those
innovations, a model for knowledge organization called “faceted classification”
is a quite natural fit for the computerized information environment."
http://eprints.rclis.org/archive/00001415/01/kos-role.htm
FTC Adopts
Rule That Requires Notice That Spam Contains Sexually-Explicit
Material
"Starting May 19th 2004, spam that contains sexually
oriented material must include the warning “SEXUALLY-EXPLICIT:
” in the subject line or face fines for violations
of federal law. The CAN-SPAM Act, passed by Congress
in 2003, directed the Federal Trade
Commission to adopt a rule requiring a mark or notice
to be included in spam that contains sexually
oriented material."
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2004/04/adultlabel.htm
"Schoolchildren will soon be able to call on help
from librarians over the Internet, whether they are at school or at home.
The National Library [New Zealand] is planning a 12-month
pilot project in conjunction with public libraries which will let online
librarians communicate with students through an Internet browser."
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,2909085a28,00.html
You wrote:
CONSORTIA
(1):
At the end of July we will send out a request for bills from all libraries
that have not received their credits, these will be used to file for reimbursement.
The filling for the B.E.A.R. (Form 472) will go in at the end of July
and we will close the Funding Year 2003 at that point.
Non-consortia members e-rate: I have
begun to reveive FCDL's from SLD for "special" apps, so keep your eyes open
for your FCDL for next year IF you have a simple Priority I (POTS & Internet)
application.
CE:
NEW STANDARDS NOTICE
There comming
Date/time for this State Library session is 7/13/2004 09:30
to 11;30
Reservation 491595 - Standards Question and Answer Session
Gerry Rowland SLI Consultant
*** Session # 1217059, 07/13/2004 09:30 - 11:30***
Suggested sites, PLEASE note this is very advanced notification so you can
do some planning.
It should be clear that this is still in planning. The sites below
are in (or near NEILSA).
You will most definatly want to attend this session and if at all possible
bring trustees.
CEDAR FALLS-PUB LIB (720) (CART) has been added and is waiting for approval
DECORAH-PUB LIB (784) has been added and is waiting for approval
DUBUQUE-STOUT-PUB LIB (602) has been added and is waiting for approval
ELDORA-PUB LIB (772) has been added and is waiting for approval
ELGIN-PUB LIB (668) has been added and is waiting for approval
FAYETTE-PUB LIB (755) has been added and is waiting for approval
HUDSON-PUB LIB (736) has been added and is waiting for approval
MANCHESTER-PUB LIB (664) has been added and is waiting for approval
WATERLOO-PUB LIB (674) (CART) has been added and is waiting for approval
WAVERLY-PUB LIB (660) has been added and is waiting for approval
WEST UNION-PUB LIB (764) has been added and is waiting for approval
DES MOINES-STATE LIBRARY (803) orgination? 3 has been added and is waiting
for approval
Target dates for LIBRARY 101 in Fall 2004
they are:
September 30th
December 10th
Registration for the fall PLM classes is now available.
PLM 1 starts
August 31; PLM 2 starts Sept. 2.
http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/continuing-ed/cecat.htm
SPECIAL WORKSHOPS:
Trustee Workshop x Get Organized below
CLASSES in NEILSA:
Get Organized
This was so popular at ILA Annual meeting last year that the room was
FULL and people were turned away.
Description: Get Organized examines areas of your
work life to identify ways you can be more efficient, ordered, and organized.
You'll learn how to:
* Organize your work space.
* Eliminate the clutter in drawers, closets, and
on shelves and bookcases.
* Throw away stuff you aren't using.
* Buy office products that will help you stay organized.
* Buy software that will help you organize your
calendar, to-do lists, and address book.
* Reduce the amount of paper that you accumulate.
* Stay ahead of filing.
Getting organized and staying organized is a great way to reduce the
stress in your life and feel more confident about yourself and the work
you are doing.
NOTES:
This is planned in two sessions one on August
20 (Friday) & 21 (Saturday).
The Friday session will be aimed directly to the needs of the public
librarian.
The Saturday session will be directed to the needs of Trustees.
DETAILS
Fees: There is no fee for library trustees. Library
Directors: $50.00
PRE-registration Required
Lunch: Included
Hours:
Registration 9:30,
Start 10:00,
Home bound 4:30
CE's: 6
Location: Fayette Public Library
OTHER CE: You must register with the
listed provider.
If you have library staff who need to take PLM classes, the fall dates
are available. Registration will be available in May. See http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/continuing-ed/cecat.htm
Sandy Dixon
Consultant
State Library of Iowa
ICPC Preservation 101 workshops coming soon!
SOS! Friday, June 18, 2004, 8:30 am. – 4:00 pm. Fisher Community
Center, Marshalltown.
Featuring , Henry Wilhelm, internationally renowned expert on
image permanence in color photography and digital print media http://www.wilhelm-research.com/
followed by hands-on sessions including book and paper repair,
disaster response, preservation photocopying, flattening paper and photographs
and more!
Fee schedule:
All three sessions, package price: ICPC member $55.00; Non member
$75.00
Each ICN session: ICPC member $15.00; Non member $20.00 Or
Both ICN sessions
ICPC member $20.00; Non member $25.00
June 18 SOS
ICPC member $40.00; Non member $50.00
Mail registration to: Nancy E Kraft, ICPC, University Libraries,
100 Main Library, Iowa City, IA 52242-1420
Include ICN site you plan to attend (if relevant), your name,
address, telephone, email address and check or money order made out
to ICPC.
Author Diane Kovacs (Genealogical Research on the Web and
Building Electronic Library Collections: The Essential Guide
to Selection Criteria and Core Subject Collections) is offering several
web based workshops at no charge so you can see
how they work. If interested, go to http://www.kovacs.com/freeworkshops.html ;
Other workshops (for a fee) are listed at
http://www.kovacs.com/training.html
Information and application are available on the ILA web
site:
http://www.iowalibraryassociation.org
"Learning Activity Written Summary" may be found at:
http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/continuing-ed/online-learningactivitywrittensummary.htm
GRANTS:
Building Consulting Grants
The State Library allocates
Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds to provide Iowa libraries
with building consultation. These grants allow librarians to get
professional advice from impartial consultants who provide guidance and
recommendations to library staff, city officials and the community on
the extent and complexity of a building project. The building
consulting grants have been funded by the State Library since fiscal
year 1994. Grants of up to $2,500 will be awarded as funds are available.
A library that has received the entire
$2,500 grant is not eligible for another one.
http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/LSTA/building-consulting-grants.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
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 20213a.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 ....
Many of you have taken advantage of the paper coop discounts in
the past
and have found the pricing very aggressive for large paper orders.
Here
is the information for the Spring Coop pricing. Public libraries may
want to work with the local school to get increased volume purchasing.
***********************************************************
This email is to inform you of a statewide paper bid being offered by
the Iowa Area Education Agencies to Iowa K-12 schools, public libraries,
community colleges, four-year private and public colleges and
city/county government. Complete details are listed on the Iowa
Educators Consortium http://www.iec-ia.org/
website.
The State Library of Iowa is a partner of the IEC.
Sample Prices
20# 8.5 x 11 White ---- $18.24 - $19.28 per case, shipping included
20# 8.5 x 11 Colors ---- $22.21 - $22.78 per case, shipping included
(Price range varies with quantity ordered.)
To download an order form go to:
1. http://www.iec-ia.org
2. Click on "Paper" located on the left side of the screen.
3. Complete details are listed and you can download order forms based
on the quantity of paper you are ordering.
If you have questions, contact:
Marie Thomas, IEC Administrative Assistant
3712 Cedar Heights Drive
Cedar Falls, IA 50613-6290
Ph: (319) 273-8214
Fax: (319) 273-8229
mariethomas@aea7.k12.ia.us
The Iowa Educators Consortium, IEC, is an initiative of the Iowa Area
Education Agencies. The chief administrators of the Iowa AEAs formed the
IEC as an independent, tax-exempt, nonprofit institution supporting the
mission of the Area Education Agencies. The primary function of the IEC
is to provide a voluntary purchasing program for K-12 schools by
bringing all statewide school purchasing programs under one legal
umbrella and one fiscal management group. IEC purchases allow schools to
take advantage of aggressive pricing based on the purchasing volume of
many Iowa schools.
Others purchasing categories from the IEC may also be available to the
institutions listed above. Check the IEC brochure (download from IEC
Home Page) or the IEC website for what clients can purchase from each
category.
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The statewide discounted prices for CQ Researcher, EBSCO
MagillOnLiteraturePlus. Book Source, NoveList and Auto Repair Reference
Center, Contemporary Authors, LATLearnATest, MARC Magician, NoodleTools
and ProQuest/SIRS have been extended through June 30 and some cases
through August 1. You may check out the information and download the
pricing sheets at:
http://www.iec-ia.org/MediaTech/online/onlinetrial.html
If this link does not work, check to make sure that the entire link is
highlighted. If not, copy and paste the ENTIRE link into your browser.
At this page click on Post Secondary, Public and Special Libraries.
The
userid is: state and the password is: library. You may use the same
commitment form although the deadline shows April 16. I have tried
the
trial links and most of them are still active. Use the trial userid
and
password listed by the product information. If the trial does not
work,
check with the product contact and ask for trial information. The
URL
for LearnATest is wrong on the web page. It should have a www in front
so the correct URL is http://www.learningexpresslibrary.com/evaluation.
The 14 digit trial userid code now begins with 99552 -complete with your
phone number minus last digit. The password is trial. The directions
listed should work with the digit change for the first five digits.
To order beyond June 30, please check with the product contact for
pricing. Many of these products do have aggressive discounts.
Remember
the Infrastructure money you just received can be used for online
databases. Please share this message about pricing with others in
your
agency to make sure those interested in the products are aware of the
promotion.
Just a note - The FirstSearch agreement letters have been mailed and
participants of FirstSearch do have access to SIRSResearcher full-text
through the per-search option. Remember that public libraries receive
100 FREE per-searches a month.
Let me know if you have questions or comments. I hope you can take
advantage of these discounted products to provide additional services to
your patrons.
Judy Jones, State Library of Iowa
Consultant
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