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Notes 2. An on-line resource for NEILSA Librarians
Be kind to your CITY CLERK Month:
Try and get all your bills et. al. in to the city clerk as soon as you
can. Your city clerk has to get everything balanced, closed and do
the equivalent of the "Annual Report & Survey" plus other paperwork and
have it all done by July 1, 2004 so this reminder is to be understanding and
get everything in as soon as you can.
Van Service: AEA 267 - June 8/9 to August 10/11 Summer deliveries
August 16 start
up for fall
AEA 1 (Keystone) Aug. 17 fall delivery starts, you may start sending to
NEILSA on Aug. 9 & 10 for delivery to Keystone for Fall
County Meetings Scheduled:
If your county meeting date is not on the schedule
please contact Ken at NEILSA
Allamakee County Meeting - TBA
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
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Clayton County Meeting -
Delaware
County Meeting - Nov. 9 at 7:00 Colesburg KD
Dubuque County - DALINC -
June 16 -- DALINC breakfast at the Hoffman House
July 15 -- Northeast Iowa Community College
- Peosta
Fayette
County Meeting - October 28 at 9:30 in Oelwein
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:
Good News/Bad News:
The good news is that 244 public libraries have filed a Direct
State Aid final report. That leaves 234 that have filed a Status
Report but not a Final Report. The Final Report is due July 31,
2004 and is a requirement for Direct State Aid in FY 2005 (July 1, 2004-June
30, 2005). The report is on the Enrich Iowa web page. You are
welcome to print it off and send it in.
http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/enrich-ia
click on Direct State Aid under Shortcuts.
Please let us know if your Status Report is your Final Report.
Gerry Rowland, Consultant
State Library of Iowa
The Access Plus Annual Report form and directions are on the web at:
http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/enrich-ia/access-plus/
Libraries that are closing for the summer at this time are encouraged to
print off and send in the reporting form.
The Access Plus Annual Report for FY 2004 is due July 31, 2004.
All transactions must be documented. Transactions through SILO or OCLC
do not require additional documentation. Items requested by phone,
fax, or
printed form must be recorded on a transaction log. The Transaction Log may
be used to document non-SILO, non-OCLC transactions.
The reimbursement rate is $2.00 per transaction, although the number of transactions
reimbursed may be prorated if claims exceed the balance available.
The actual reimbursement rate in 2004 was $1.70 per transaction.
Gerry Rowland, Consultant
State Library of Iowa
Entry level position at NEILSA. 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.
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.
EYE-OPENER: (lightly
edited, and links activated)
Good Morning! Today's EYE-OPENER is the fourth in a series of
articles on continuing education, looking at NWILS c.e. policies and training
opportunities. Last week previewed some in-person workshops coming
up this summer and fall. Today, a look at some alternative c.e. venues
available to you.
1) Beyond In-Person Workshops
2) Time to Renew EBSCO
3) Meetings and Events This Week
4) NWILS Closed Memorial Day
1) Beyond In-Person Workshops: Face-to-face workshops remain everyone's
favorite education format. And it's our staff's favorite too!
However, time, distance--and now ugly gas prices--are legitimate reasons
to take full advantage of alternative training venues.
Like the ICN, celebrating it's 10th anniversary as a pioneering technology
in distance education. The LSAs and the State Library sponsor many
information sessions over the ICN each year, notably the Public Library Management
courses and "LIBRARY 101." Coming up June 9th, the State Library is
offering an EBSCO class over the ICN--check out all the details of time and
place here:
http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/continuing-ed/cecat.htm
You don't have to be techie to appreciate the convenience of online classes,
like those sponsored by Web Junction. From Web Junction's website (http://webjunction.org) click on "The
Learning Center" tab and read about an assortment of technology-related classes
that you can take at your leisure, at your library. Here's the background:
"...The Learning Center is the source for library staff training: online
courses, downloadable lessons, training tips, and other tools to enhance
your technical and policy knowledge and skills. You can also use Learning
Center resources to conduct technology courses for library patrons..."
Here's a look at some of the topics available:
Using the Internet Series
Everything you need to know to get the most out of the Internet and the World
Wide Web can be found in this series.
Managing Public Access Computers Series
This series is designed to provide information and assistance for people
responsible for managing public computers.
Basic Computing Series
New to computers and the Internet? Start here in the Basic Computing Series
and learn the fundamentals of using a computer.
Applications Series
The Applications Series contains courses on a wide variety of computer applications,
including popular spreadsheet, word processing, and Web development programs.
Sustainability, Advocacy, & Outreach Series
A series of courses on keeping your library's public image bright and its
financial future healthy. The first course in the series, Media Relations,
gives you basic tools for engaging with print and broadcast media.
But wait--there's more:-) Many more options for self-directed learning
can be found on the State Library's website: http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/continuing-ed/selfdirectedlearning.html
For example, something as simple as watching a library management video from
the State Library's AV collection can be awarded c.e. credit. This
video option is also a great way to include trustee training during your
monthly board meetings. So when staffing shortages and travel costs
pose problems, consider some of these alternative education venues--and let
us know how it works for you!
2) Time to Renew EBSCO: The time is here to renew your library's subscription
to EBSCOHost. Sign up now for the new fiscal year beginning July 1st.
The State Library and the AEAs subsidize this in large part; only a fraction
of the true cost is passed along to local libraries. The price is very
affordable: for public libraries, the base price is $25.00 plus .02cents
per capita. The subscription form is found on this page of the State
Library's website:
http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/databases/ebsco/index.html
Simply print the form and indicate whether you are renewing or whether you
are a new participant. Fill in the necessary address information, etc.,
then send the completed form to the State Library; the State Library will
send you back an invoice. You can choose to be billed either before
or after June 30th--make that choice on the renewal form as well.
You supply Internet access--and EBSCO does the rest:-) EBSCOHost provides
a wealth of information, with literally thousands of online magazines and
journals, aimed at all age levels and a variety of interests, with much of
it in full text. In addition, EBSCO contains FUNK & WAGNALL'S ENCYCLOPEDIA,
EBSCO ANIMALS, and a reference set called OUR STATES. And remember:
your customers can also access EBSCO from home or from work, thanks to the
library's subscription.
Don't let training be the issue that stands in the way of participating--NWILS
is happy to bring training right to your door. Best done on a county-wide
basis, we have 3-hour class that gets you acquainted with the various databases,
with plenty of time allowed for hands-on practice with sample questions.
This year, the goal is to make every Northwest library an EBSCO library.
This is an important service to provide to your community: convenient
and authoritative electronic resources, at an affordable price, with training
only a phone call away. Please call with questions...
3) Meetings and Events This Week:
4) NWILS Closed Memorial Day:
Bonnie McKewon
Director, Northwest Iowa Library Services
CHANGES: None reported.
New LINKS of interest:
Hector Marino <reformainternational@yahoo.com>;
They have an excellent article about patron computer classes for speakers
of Spanish. The article has been published to the site, and you
can view it at: http://webjunction.org/do/DisplayContent?id=5972.
You might also enjoy the collection of Spanish-language
resources they've collected here:
http://webjunction.org/do/Navigation?category=1531.
URL for REFORMANET info page:
http://lmri.ucsb.edu/mailman/listinfo/reformanet
URL for REFORMA web page:
http://www.reforma.org/
CONSORTIA
Worker: Glen, mornings at NEILSA office.
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.
ALL: When do discounts start? When the vendor gets approval
from SLD, is the simple answer. The more real answer includes; when
the vendor gets it through their bookkeeping system and on the bill in the
next billing cycle. All that is dependent on the Form 486 being filed
For Consortia libraries; Form 486 have been filed for all but B.E.A.R. (Form
472) libraries and a confirmation was sent to the library. The confirmation
was faxed to your library (IF your fax is on & working). The confirmation
is a sheet with about an one quarter page of boilerplate (standard copy) and
below it will be one or more paragraphs of SLD printout appended to the top
part.
IF you did not receive it, or if it was incorrect and you have not
called please let Glen know.
Non consortia members e-rate: I
have begun to review 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.
Gates Foundation Follow-up Training:
Gates Training for Fall 2004 has been scheduled. The classes
will be 9:00-12 noon and 1:00-4:00. Day one is Teaching Computers
to the Public is offered twice. Day two is Troubleshooting Computers
in the morning and Computer Security in the afternoon. Each
of the classes will be limited to 25 people. The State Library will
take care of registrations. Online registration will be available
by June 4.
CE Catalog is at: http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/continuing-ed/cecat.htm#September
Northeast Sessions are Thursday, Oct. 21 and Friday, Oct. 22. Fayette
PL
Sandy Dixon
Consultant - State Library of Iowa
CE:
NEW STANDARDS NOTICE
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***
[A very late addition: ICN session on standards scheduled for July 12, 6-8 pm. Sites will be announced soon.]
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 definitely 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) origination? 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 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.
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:
By Sept. 15: Ezra Jack Keats Foundation 16th Annual Minigrant Program will
award minigrants of $350 (a total of $40,000) to public libraries and public
school libraries for innovative and imaginative programs that combat illiteracy.
Contact: Deborah Pope, dpope@Ezra-Jack-Keats.org; http://www.ezra-jack-keats.org/programs/minigrants.htm
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
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& 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
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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
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