Friday
Notes 2. An on-line resource for NEILSA Librarians
Be kind to your CITY CLERK Month
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
-
Clayton County Meeting
-
Delaware
County Meeting - Nov. 9 at 7:00 Colesburg KD
Dubuque County - DALINC
- July 15 -- Northeast Iowa Community College - Peosta
Fayette
County Meeting - October 28 at 9:30 in Oelwein
Grundy County Meeting - July 26 at 9:00 in Conrad
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), Ken will be at ALA 6/23 - 30, 2004 ER = Eunice (Administrator)
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Down in the CE section you will find the following:
NEW STANDARDS NOTICE
Draft
4th edition of "In Service to Iowa: Public Library Measures of Quality". AT:
http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/accr-and-standards/index.html
I strongly suggest you plan on attending one of the session
preferably with your Board, or at least one active board member. It
would not hurt to bring your city council contact, mayor or city clerk BEST
would be to bring all of the above, plus your Friend(s) and half the town,
but at a very minimum the director should attend.
WHY? There have been changes and the program is tighter, below are
a couple of examples from Tier I:
NOTE: the Bold & Italic are the old standards, the Bold
are the new standard & the plain print are Ken's editorial comments.
Old Standard 77
The library has a catalog of its holdings located in an area easily accessible
to users, staff and materials.
Some standards have such minor changes you will not even notice the change.
Standard 63
The library has a catalog of its holdings located in an area easily
accessible to users, staff and materials.
A catalog is defined as a listing of the library’s holdings. Catalogs
may take many forms, including books, card, microfiche and computer catalogs.
[From In Service to Iowa. Public Library Measures of Quality, 4rd edition
Appendix E.]
The library will create and maintain a listing of the materials available
in the library for use by its users. This listing is most effective if users
and staff can locate materials using several different methods such as an
author search, title search and/or subject search. The catalog will be regularly
updated to include the listings of the new materials the library has acquired.
The catalog will also have the listings removed of the materials the library
no longer owns. The format of the catalog may, for example, be the traditional
card catalog or the catalog holdings may be electronically available via
computer. The library will determine what format is most appropriate for
its catalog.
The catalog will be located in an area of the library that is easily
accessible to users, staff and materials.
Old Standard 48
The library provides reference and readers advisory service to residents
of all ages in person and by telephone during all the hours the library
is open.
Old Standard 51
The library cooperates with other types of libraries and with other agencies
in the local area to provide information services to all residents. Questions
that cannot be answered locally are forwarded to the libraries backup reference
center, if applicable.
New Standard 41
Using print and online resources, the library provides reference and readers
advisory service to residents of all ages, in person and by telephone, during
all the hours the library is open. Questions that cannot be answered
locally are forwarded to the libraries backup reference center, if applicable.
The essential difference between a library and a book store or
reading room is that libraries answer questions. Libraries answer all
kinds of questions for all kinds of people. The question may be "If
I liked Harry Potter what else can I real like that?" (reader advisory xx
#2) or it may be "What is the boiling point of C2H2OH in this town at STP?"
In Iowa provision has been made for professional reference librarians to
answer questions outside of the scope of the local library, this standard
expects the local library to use that resource to assist Iowans in their
reference needs. For more information about backup reference service contact
your LSA.
This standard also expects the library to be able to answer questions not
only by using the Internet but also through traditional materials/sources.
All library staff should be able to answer reference questions for any patrons
or be able to refer the customer to a person who can answer the reference
request.
Direct State Aid 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 the SLI know if your Status Report is your Final Report.
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/
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.
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.
EYE-OPENER: (unedited,
and links activated)
Good Morning! Two news items in today's EYE-OPENER, one a reminder
and one a preview:
1) Keep Practicing with EBSCO--Play "EBSCO STUMPERS"
2) New Edition of Public Library Standards Debuts
1) Keep Practicing with EBSCO--Play "EBSCO STUMPERS:" Last week,
the State Library sponsored EBSCO training over the ICN. All told,
there was a statewide attendance of 300 people. 56 of those were Northwest
directors and staff, representing 20 libraries. Which prompts this
reminder: Back in March, the LSAs began a new c.e. project called "EBSCO
STUMPERS." In an effort to encourage more frequent use of the EBSCO
databases, we decided to email sample search questions. Questions are
posted each Monday; staff have 4 days to work on it before actually seeing
the answer posted on Friday. Many thanks to Sue Gruber at Southwest
LSA for writing the Q&A!
It's fun and easy--and a very good way to reinforce last week's training.
To "play the game," you'll need to subscribe to the EBSCOHost Mail List,
because that's where the questions are posted. To subscribe, go to:
http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/SILO/discussions/index.html
Here you can read a brief explanation of mail lists. Then click on "Subscribe
To or Update SILO Mail Lists" and follow the on-screen instructions. (Be
sure to call if you hit a snag and we'll be happy to step you through it)
Here's the c.e. bonus: for every 4 questions you answer, you'll receive 1
c.e. credit. Again, you'll read the question on Monday. You'll have 4 days
to find an answer and to email your answer--along with your search strategy--directly
to NWILS. We'll need both your answer--and your search strategy--before we'll
award credit. For the greatest learning benefit, do this as consistently
as possible. And in no time at all, you'll be an EBSCO whiz:-)
CAUTION: DO NOT POST YOUR ANSWERS TO THE ENTIRE GROUP. DO NOT USE "REPLY"
or "REPLY TO ALL." Instead, email your answers and search strategy
directly to NWILS, to BOTH Chris and Janie. Chris will critique your work
and Janie will track the c.e. credits and send the certificates. Chris' email
is: cruther@nwils.lib.ia.us ; Janie's email is jbeauli@nwils.lib.ia.us
Since March, 6 Northwest libraries have been playing "EBSCO STUMPERS."
Now with 20 more libraries fresh from last week's ICN class, we hope to see
many more staff taking advantage of this opportunity to practice--at your
own library, at your convenience, and without the pressure of real-life patrons
asking you these questions in real time:-)
13 STUMPER questions have already been asked, but the program is continuing.
You can begin this week with question #14--remember first to subscribe to
the EBSCOHost Mail List detailed above. If you want to begin with question
#1, you can do that too. NWILS has archived the questions, so we can
send questions 1-13 anytime you're ready. Just email Janie if you want
to work on previous questions.
PLEASE NOTE: there is a 5 credit limit for this type of c.e. effort. But
earning 5 credits means that you've successfully answered 20 questions using
EBSCO. Even after reaching your 5-credit limit, I encourage you to continue
working on the "stumpers" as long as the project continues. This should prove
to be a fun and collaborative way to sharpen your search skills.
2) New Edition of Public Library Standards Debuts: A new edition
of IN SERVICE TO IOWA: PUBLIC LIBRARY MEASURES OF QUALITY is soon to
be released. The 2004 version is now in draft form and the Standards
Committee is ready to hear comment from the Iowa library community.
In order to solicit comment and questions, two ICN sessions are planned in
July: choose from Monday July 12th 6:00--8:00PM OR Tuesday July 13th 9:30--11:30AM.
On Monday July 12th, the Northwest ICN sites are: Denison National Guard,
Storm Lake BVU2, and the public libraries in Hawarden, Orange City, Sioux
City, and Spencer. On Tuesday July 13th, the Northwest ICN sites are
again the Denison National Guard, Storm Lake BVU2, and the public libraries
in Hawarden, Orange City, Sac City, and Sioux City. In addition, there
are many other near-Northwest locations to choose from.
To view the draft document--and to see a complete listing of the ICN sites--go
to:
http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/accr-and-standards/index.html
There is no registration required, but you should print a copy of the draft
to bring with you to the meeting. Information about the committee,
the implementation process, and the impact on Direct State Aid is included
in the "Preface and Introduction" of the draft document.
This information session will be equally valuable for trustees. As
the library's best advocates, trustees work to ensure that the library changes
and prospers. Understanding the rationale behind meeting service standards
is an important way to do that. Monday's evening session should be
most convenient for trustee attendance.
The current edition of IN SERVICE TO IOWA dates from 1997; the 2004 edition
presents some changes, so we hope that many Northwest libraries will send
a representative to either of these July ICN sessions. This will be
a good opportunity to become acquainted with new standards that will eventually
be required for eligibility in Tiers 1-2-3 of the DIRECT STATE AID program.
As always, you're welcome to call with any questions.
Thanks for reading:-)
Bonnie McKewon
Director, Northwest Iowa Library Services
CHANGES: None reported.
New LINKS of interest:
If I liked Harry Potter what else can I real like that?
http://www.reviewcentre.com/reviews6942.html
Karen found the following piece on dealing with conflict. It is aimed
toward education, but exchange "school board" and "superintendent" with "library
board" and "director".....
http://www.nsba.org/sbot/toolkit/Conflict.html
Thanks to Karen Burns, Administrator - Southwest Iowa Library Service Area
The latest edition of the State Library's newsletter, Footnotes, is now available
at
http://www.silo.lib.ia.us.
Look under news items.
Annette Wetteland, Communications Coordinator - State Library of Iowa
You wrote:
Ken, I'm new what is this stuff about standards? [Name withheld by
request (you know who you are)]
standard
(LEVEL OF QUALITY)
noun
something that others
of a similar type are compared to
or measured by,
or the expected
level of quality
moral/ethical/community
standards
That's not their
usual standard of service.
The new standard
will allow data to be sent over telephone wires at higher speeds.
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/define.asp?key=standard*2+0&dict=A
When we speak of "Standards" we are talking about the minimum level
od service that the people of a community should be able to expect from an
agency called a library. An example I used earlier is:
EDITORIAL-EDITORIAL-EDITORIAL
STATEMENT BY Ken
The essential difference between a
library and a book store or reading room is that libraries answer questions.
Libraries answer all kinds of questions for all kinds of people. The
question may be "If I liked Harry Potter what else can I real like that?"
(reader advisory xx #2) or it may be "What is the boiling point of
C2H2OH in this town at STP?" In Iowa provision has been made for professional
reference librarians to answer questions outside of the scope of the local
library, this standard expects the local library to use that resource to
assist Iowans in their reference needs.
One of the things no one wants to talk about is (HUSH cover your eyes)
"reading rooms". The reason for this is a lot like a big old bit of
Spinach on your front tooth, it is so embarrassing to admit that an
agency that can not even make the minimum level (Tier I) is not a library.
What makes this so sad is that these agencies (reading rooms) perform
a vital service for people, they provide access to the much larger world
of information to be found in real libraries. Another point is that
a reading room should & could expect to receive more not less help from
the rest of the information services (library) world. And yet
provide an appropriate local level of instant service by supplying popular
materials for reading, preschool programing, K-12 study space and the like.
Instead of being a poor library with an underpaid, untrained staff
and board, a community could have an agency that met the real needs of the
community. For Example: If all you could afford was a dial up Internet
connection you would not meet the current "standard" of Internet most people
expect from a public library in the US. But the dialup is better than
nothing. To claim that you are a library when you can not meet the
minimum standards of such is .... [I am not to say such things so - you decide!]
If you want to disagree you can use the "comment" button on the blog OR I
will be happy to "publish" your written reply mailed to me at davenport@neilsa.org
CONSORTIA [This is
a repeat of last weeks stuff.]
If you have specific questions about your e-rate "account" call Glen, 9:00
- noon at NEILSA office.
When do discounts start/checks get sent?
When the vendor gets approval from SLD.
Neither the Consortia nor the vendor can hurry this up. IF I call
SLD and ask about an application it will be pulled from the pile and will
go back to start the trip all over again. If you have specific questions
about your e-rate "account" call Glen, 9:00 - noon at NEILSA office.
BEAR Forms (472) http://www.sl.universalservice.org/reference/8bear.asp
Purpose of Form: Form
472 is used by the Billed Entity to request reimbursement for discounts
on eligible services that have already been paid in full by the Billed
Entity to the service provider. (NOTE: FCC Form 474 — Schools and Libraries
Universal Service Service Provider Invoice Form is used by the service
provider to request reimbursement for discounts on eligible services which
the service provider has already provided to the Billed Entity at discounted
prices. Once a Form 472 has been filed for a particular Funding Request
Number (FRN), a Form 474 cannot be filed for that FRN.) From SLD
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.
SO: IF you have not started receiving discounts or if you have already
told us you want a refund check send us a copy of all the bills from July
2004 to June 2004 AFTER you get the July 2004 bill from the vendor. PLEASE
send it in one envelope and mark the envelope Attn: Glen/BEAR.. You
may send via US Postal Service or van.
ALL: When do discounts start/checks
get sent? 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.
CIPA/NCIPA: Use IE's Content Advisor with librarian input.
Be certain you have downloaded the most current version of IE.
[ http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;EN-US;DOWNLOADOVER&style=home
]
Since I've been asked for some low cost ideas for small libraries who can't
afford to lose their e-rate discounts and are struggling with a reasonable
way to filter the few computers at their library in order to comply with the
requirements of CIPA/NCIPA, I have the following suggestion.
Try using Content Advisor
[http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/using/howto/security/contentadv/config.mspx]
as a way to filter computers. This solution is very controversial and
many knowledgeable people feel it to be an unacceptable solution but just
as many think it "may" work. Until a "court of competent jurisdiction"
answers the question everything is a mater of opinion.
The problem with Content Advisor is that it relies on the content providers
of the websites to rate themselves according to some rating service such as
ICRA [http://www.icra.org/about/].
Very few websites have signed on for the self rating which means very few
sites are rated.
This means that one important setting in Content Advisor is the one that
says "allow all unrated sites" because otherwise, nothing is going to get
through. But the good thing is that the sites that do get through, really
shouldn't. And the content providers agree. I recommend blocking sexual
content, Level 4, only for CIPA.
And to beef it up a bit, use the other part of the Content Advisor, the
Approved List to supplement the meager blocks you'll get with the self-rated
sites. But use the Approved List in the negative, that is as a Block List.
Add sites to the Disapprove List to give your Content Advisor a bit more
bite. If the patrons in the library find some sites you think should be blocked,
those are the ones to put on the list. You don't have to have every site
known to human kind in there, you just need to prevent the problems in your
library to keep everyone happy. Make use of the "challenge form" to
add/screen sites for the list.
Then for the folk who want unblocked access to the net, instead of turning
Content Advisor on and off; advise them to use Netscape or one of the other
browses. For the computers used exclusively by the under 17 patrons
do not put any other browser on the computer. All computers should "boot
up" to IE.
It's not the simplest solution nor is it the most thorough but it is cheap
and you won't be over blocking. That's more than most filters can say.
IF you use this method make certain to run it past your board to get a recorded
vote in the minutes approving this method and giving staff permission to turn
the blocking on and off.
xx:
>Mary Minow's article "Lawfully Surfing the Net: Disabling Public Library
Internet Filters to Avoid More Lawsuits in the United States" as the first
link. It is at
http://firstmonday.org/issues/issue9_4/minow/.
>Mary Minow, Public Libraries and the Children's Internet Protection
Act (CIPA): Legal Sources (http://www.llrx.com/features/cipabiblio.htm).
>Mary Minow. Filtering Technology (http://libraryfiltering.org/): A nice,
detailed filter comparison chart, including comparisons of administrative
functions, company contacts, etc.
>Robert Corn-Revere, United States v. American Library Association: A
Missed Opportunity for the Supreme Court to Clarify Application of First
Amendment Law to Publicly Funded Expressive Institutions. (http://www.cato.org/pubs/scr2003/publiclyfunded.pdf)
A very good review of the broader aspects of the Supreme Court decision.
{Tip of the hat to Bob Bowker for the "also reads"]
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: http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/continuing-ed/cecat.htm#Gates
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
Draft
4th edition of "In Service to Iowa: Public Library Measures of Quality". AT:
http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/accr-and-standards/index.html
Edited note from Gerry:
"The Standards Advisory Task Force and the State Library have developed
a draft 4th edition of "In Service to Iowa: Public Library Measures of Quality".
There will be 2 ICN sessions on the draft standards, on July
12, 6-8 PM and July 13, 9:30-11:30 AM". "The sites are open
to all, no pre-registration required."
"Information about the committee, the implementation process, and the impact
on Direct State Aid is included in the Preface and Introduction of the draft
standards."
Gerry Rowland, Consultant
State Library of Iowa
NE sites for draft 4th edition
of "In Service to Iowa: Public Library Measures of Quality" ICN sessions:
Session Date: Monday, July 12, 2004 18:00
To 20:00 Session:
1216844
Site
122 MASON CITY-CC2
602 DUBUQUE-STOUT-PUB LIB
660 WAVERLY-PUB LIB
664 MANCHESTER-PUB LIB
668 ELGIN-PUB LIB
674 WATERLOO-PUB LIB (CART)
736 HUDSON-PUB LIB
755 FAYETTE-PUB LIB
764 WEST UNION-PUB LIB
772 ELDORA-PUB LIB
Originate: 803 DES
MOINES-STATE LIBRARY3
Session Date: Tuesday, July 13, 2004
09:30 To 11:30
Session: 1217059
Site
122 MASON CITY-CC2
602 DUBUQUE-STOUT-PUB LIB
660 WAVERLY-PUB LIB
664 MANCHESTER-PUB LIB
668 ELGIN-PUB LIB
674 WATERLOO-PUB LIB (CART)
681 CEDAR RAPIDS-PUB LIB (CART)
736 HUDSON-PUB LIB
755 FAYETTE-PUB LIB
764 WEST UNION-PUB LIB
772 ELDORA-PUB LIB
Originate: 803 DES
MOINES-STATE LIBRARY3
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.
I will be sending a packet of materials to trustees about the
LSA, the "Get Organized" program, you might want to be prepared for questions
if you have not been educating your board about LSA services (existence).
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
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
Southeastern's May-June issue of "The Regional Rag" newsletter
is now posted online.
Go to http://www.sls.lib.ia.us - click on
"Regional Rag" and then the issue you wish to read.
Van Service: AEA 267 - August 10/11 Summer delivery ends, August
16 start up for fall.
AEA 1 (Keystone) Aug. 17 fall delivery starts, you may start sending
to NEILSA on Aug. 9 & 10.
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
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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 ....
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