Friday Notes 2. An on-line resource for NEILSA Librarians
Be kind to your CITY CLERK Month is over, it is now time to thank the city clerk for all they did for you last year.
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), ER = Eunice (Administrator)
County Library Association Presidents/Tresures/Secetrary et. al.
IF your county association is set up to contract directly with cities for library services for towns without libraries PLEASE make certain that both the LSA and Gerry at the State Library are aware of this and of which cities you have contracts with, if you don't there is a good chance patrons attempting to use Open Access will be refused service. You should also pick someone to report these contracts on the Annual Survey -- PLEASE.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
NOTE: When we say CE or x ce's that is code for "A class that has/provides credits for continuing education toward public librarian recertification under the State Library of Iowa's librarian certification program.
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.
EYE-OPENER: (lightly edited, and links activated)
- E-rate Assessment Survey
- Iowa League of Cities’ Workshops
- Public Library Annual Report
- New Edition of “In Service to Iowa” – Comments from the Library Community
1.E-rate Assessment Survey – As most of you already know, schools and libraries nationwide are eligible for federal assistance in paying their library’s phone, fax and Internet bills. “The E-rate Program,” as it’s popularly known, discounts those bills anywhere from 50% - 70%. The discount percentage depends on the number of children who qualify for free or reduced school lunches. The program is now entering its seventh year.
During year one, Northwest Iowa Library Services’ role was to consult with librarians on the application process. During year two, Northwest and one other Library Service Area, Northeast, expanded its assistance to include actually filing applications on behalf of all interested libraries. For those of our libraries who choose to file on their own behalf, we continue to consult with them on technology planning and compliance issues regarding various legal requirements, such as the Children’s Internet Protection Act.
This year, NWILS Board has called for our staff to conduct an E-rate Project Assessment. The purpose of this assessment is to:
Determine how many Northwest libraries not currently participating in E-rate might be interested in doing so
Decide how to best provide E-rate assistance while reaching the greatest number of libraries
Evaluate the current scope of NWILS’ E-rate filing and consulting assistance and determine how our assistance might change
Determine if local libraries would be willing to pay a fee to NWILS for E-rate filing assistance
The assessment will be done using “Survey Monkey.” Many of you are already familiar with this software designed for conducting surveys. The recent online continuing education survey was done using “Survey Monkey.” Librarians answered yes/no questions, multiple choice questions, and selected answers from lists of items. Our LSA was so impressed with the software that our Board approved a subscription for us. We will debut it in mid-July with the E-rate project assessment. Later this year, we plan to use it again to conduct an automation survey. More news as it develops.
2. Iowa League of Cities’ Workshops – The Iowa League of Cities is conducting Small Cities workshops now through August. Topics include budget options for small cities, presented by League staff and library operations, presented by Sandy Dixon of the State Library of Iowa. These workshops are intended for elected city officials. However, library directors and board members may attend if they come with a city official.
For locations and to register (fee is $25 or $35 and includes dinner), please see:
http://www.iowaleague.org/Workshops/SmallCity.aspx
3. Public Library Annual Report: Annual report packets were recently mailed to all public libraries. All items in the packet are also available on the State Library’s web site:
http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/statistics/annual-survey1.htm
As in recent past years, annual reports are filled out online using “Web Collect” software. The log-in and password you need for “Web Collect” is on the introduction sheet sent to your library. If you’ve misplaced your packet, you can download the contents from the State Library’s web site. And you can call NWILS for your log-in and password. The deadline to complete your annual report is October 31, 2004.
4.New Edition of “In Service to Iowa” – Comments from the Library Community: 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 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. You may choose between Monday July 12th 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. or Tuesday July 13th 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
On Monday, July 12th, the Northwest ICN sites are: Denison National Guard, Storm Lake BVU 2, 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 BVU 2, and the public libraries in Hawarden, Orange City, Sac City, and Sioux City. In addition, there are many other near-Northwest locations to choose amongst.
To view and print out the draft document, and to see a complete listing of the ICN sites, please 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 are all included in the “Preface and Introduction” of the draft document. The new standards will eventually be required for eligibility in Tiers 1-2-3 of the Direct State Aid program.
5. July 4th Holiday: Our staff will be celebrating by enjoying a long weekend. Because this special day will fall on a Sunday, our hiatus will include Monday, July 5th. So watch for the next issue of Monday Morning Eye-Opener on July 12th
Christine Rutherford, MLS
Reference & Internet Services
CHANGES: None reported.
New LINKS of interest:
HealthInfoIowa is a web site developed by the State Library that offers Iowans a timely, simple, trustworthy online resource for consumer health information. It includes, among other things, health information resources located in Iowa, links to authoritative general health information websites, and assistance in finding and evaluating online health information. We would encourage you to look at the site again and consider adding a link to it on your library's web site. You will find it at: http://www.healthinfoiowa.org.
CONSORTIA
If you have specific questions about your e-rate "account" call Glen, 9:00 - noon at NEILSA office.
FYI:
The Supreme Court's opinion on COPA has no impact on CIPA. In fact the justices noted that the adult verification scheme in COPA was more intrusive than the Court's recommended solution, which is to use filters. And of course with CIPA they found filters to be OK. What the Court side-stepped, but Justice Stevens references somewhat in his concurring opinion, is the larger obscenity issue. Obscenity is defined based on
"local community standards" and the "work taken as a whole." These are print-based standards. But how are these defined in an Internet-based world? What constitutes the "local community" on the Web? Opinion is
at:
Copy from ___________________________________________
Bob Bocher, Technology Consultant
B.E.A.R. Form 472 Reimbursements:
[Confusion exists the B.E.A.R. is a reimbursement (check) for which the Consortia will apply at the end of the funding year, the Consortia only does B.E.A.R.'s at that time. Discounts are applied for with the Form 486]
B.E.A.R. -- cont.
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 your vendor; PLEASE send a copy of all the years bills (12 bills) in one envelope and mark the envelope Attn: Glen/BEAR. You may send via US Postal Service or van.
CIPA/NCIPA:
You should now have your "TPM's" installed and operating.
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 is available.
CE Catalog is at: http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/continuing-ed/cecat.htm#September
NEILSA Sessions are Thursday, Oct. 21 and Friday, Oct. 22. Fayette Community Library
Sandy Dixon
Consultant - State Library of Iowa
CE: {That would be classes with credits toward recertification.}
NEILSA provides and/or teaches continuing education classes on topics that are specific to the needs of the librarians AND that are not offered elsewhere. For example: while we certainly have the expertise to teach a class on completing and filing the SLD e-rate forms, we have no intention of doing a class on the subject. Why? Because: 1. Pamela Pfitzenmaier, Ph.D. Director, Educational Telecommunications, Iowa Public Television teaches a fine series of ICN classes on the topic and
2. most of the NE libraries are in the Consortia and so do not need the detailed information about Forms 470, 471, 472, 486 and on and on and....
What we do offer is 1 and 2 hour sessions on specific topics at county meetings at no charge for an appropriate number of credits toward recertification. We also offer classes on library specific topics, such as the Cataloging class and the upcoming "Get Organized" class for librarians and trustees. If you need a class on bookkeeping you can get it at our fine community colleges or in some high schools adult education offerings.
Finally, we also offer a Mentoring program, special classes for boards, and individual topic(s) of concern classes. But all of these are offered to individuals or to specific libraries and are not (generally) announced to all.
You are also encouraged to attend classes offered by other LSA's, announced classes offered by BCR, or classes offered through the State Library CE catalog. On several occasions the Friday Notes 2 has promoted classes offered by other organizations such as the "Preservation 101" series offered by ICPC, or the tutorials offered by ALA, Self Directed Learning Opportunities and classes offered by Web Junction.
IF you need something, you have but to ask and NEILSA will be happy to help you find what you need, develop an individual education plan or investigate a topic of interest to you. BUT you have to ask, we gave up our mind reader with the last budget cut.
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."
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 LIBRARY
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 LIBRARY
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 credits toward recertification
Location: Fayette Community Library
OTHER CE: You must register with the listed provider.
"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: 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
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 ... I'll send it in late but ....
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