Friday Notes 2. An on-line
resource for NEILSA Librarians
At the end of every Friday Notes 2 posted to the blog you will see:
If you click on the link you can make comments about topics in the
Friday Notes 2 which are e-mailed to me for response.
Now would be a good time to give it a try, answer this question:
BACKGROUND: The
Friday Notes 2 repeats a lot of information posting after posting until
the data is dead. Whereas the Eye-Opener from NWLSA is shorter
and all new every issue. These are decisions made by the staff at
the different LSA's, both LSA's want to keep you informed, our
methods are different.
QUESTION:
[Go to "comment" at the
end of the posting to let me know your answer.]
Would you prefer the Friday Notes keep the current format, or would you
like a more Eye-Opener style format?
NEW STANDARDS
"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". For sites see below
under CE, sites are open
to all, no pre-registration required. STRONGLY suggest
at least director & one trustee (more is better) attend.
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
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
Workshops are 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.
FYI
The following list is the one that I have sent to the SLI for County
Library Association [CLA] contacts, if your CLA contact(s) is incorrect
please let me know.
A CLA contact is the person who knows what is happening in the county
(& will admit it) or who will give me advice (sometimes pointed).
County
& Library
Allamakee - Waukon/Postville
Black Hawk - Waterloo/Dunkerton
Bremer - Denver/Waverly
Buchanan - Jesup/Independence
Butler - Clarksville/Greene
Chickasaw - Ionia/New Hampton
Clayton - Edgewood/Strawberry Point
Delaware - Manchester/Colesburg
Dubuque - (The Agency) Dubuque County Library
Fayette - Fayette/Oelwein
Grundy - Beaman/Dike
Howard - Cresco
Winnesheik - Decorah/Spillville
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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.
Gerry
Writes:
Estimated payments for Direct State Aid are now posted on
the State Library web site:
Direct State Aid estimated payments for FY 2005 (July 1,
2004-June 30, 2005) are based on the 3rd edition of "In Service to
Iowa" and the library's Enrich Iowa tier status.
For more information on how a library's tier status and
Direct State Aid payment are determined, see the Enrich Iowa FAQ:
There is currently a moratorium on the Accreditation and
Standards program. All libraries will be at the same tier as they
were in FY 2004 unless they have requested a review of tier
status. The deadline to request a review is September 30,
2004. For more information about the moratorium, see:
Applications for accreditation are closed until January,
2005.
Gerry Rowland, Consultant
State Library of Iowa
EYE-OPENER: "....next issue of
Monday Morning Eye-Opener on July 12th."
CHANGES: None reported.
New LINKS of interest:
Tuesday, July 6, 2004
Libraries uphold privacy
Law student may sue for information on
patrons
By Amy Lee / The Detroit News
"AUBURN HILLS — Librarians across the state are crying
foul
over a widespread request for library cardholder information, and some
argue the query amounts to an attack on privacy rights.
Law student Caleb Marker, a clerk at the firm of Flory &
Associates in Okemos, has demanded libraries hand over patron names,
addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses from at least 85
Michigan libraries."
http://www.detnews.com/2004/metro/0407/06/b01-204018.htm
Here is a couple from our friends at Reasearch Buzz
What's Your Disease Risk?
The Harvard Center for Cancer Prevention has had a site
called "Your Cancer Risk," and has expanded it to "Your Disease
Risk," which calculates the likelihood of getting five different
diseases in the US. It's available at
And on that cheery note, let's take a look at the site. The
diseases featured on this site are cancer, diabetes, heart disease,
osteoporosis, and stroke. For each of these there's a "What's Your
Risk" link.
Click on that and you'll be taken through a series of
questions. I did the one for diabetes. I was asked questions
about my gender, size, diet, smoking history, physical activity, and
family history. And then I was relieved to discover that I have a
relatively low chance of developing diabetes, knock wood.
Along with information about your risk level, the site also
offers tips of things that you can do (if any) to further lower your
risk, as well as how the things you're doing now are impacting your
health.
07-05-2004
There used to be a site that allowed you to enter a chunk of
text and find other sites on the 'Net using that same text-chunk.
I think that site's gone away. Anyone who wants to see if their content
is being repurposed anywhere might instead want to try the new
Copyscape, currently in beta ( http://www.copyscape.com/ ).
Copyscape is by the folks who bring you Google Alert, and
uses the Google API. It works simply; enter in the page you want to
check on and Copyscape returns pages which are using that content. I
put in ResearchBuzz.com, and it entered twelve pages, mostly sites
which are using the ResearchBuzz RSS feeds. (For an interesting result,
try searching for the URL of an RSS feed.) Results include title,
description, and URL, but
when you click on the title you won't go immediately to the
Web page. Instead you'll go to a cached copy which shows the
copied parts in colored blocks.
I think this'll be popular but I'd love it if you could set
the copy density. At least one search result didn't reproduce any
ResearchBuzz content at all, but repeated the name of an exhibit that
had been mentioned. It would be good if you could set a minimum copy
block size for a match (200 characters, 500 characters, whatever).
Since this site is brought to you by Google Alert, I would infer
that eventually there would be e-mail alerts and RSS feeds, but I don't
see any evidence of them yet.
CONSORTIA
If you have specific questions about your e-rate "account" call Glen,
9:00 - noon at NEILSA office.
Glen tells me that ALL 486's are now in.
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.
SO:
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".
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
Flyers are up on the website. You can
download, fill out & send in. http://www.neilsa.org/classes/current.html
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
Staff: $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
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 ....
NORTHEAST
IOWA LIBRARY SERVICE AREA
BOARD
MEETING
Postville
Public
Library
July
12, 2004 – 3:00
p.m.
Agenda
- Approval of the Agenda
- Introductions
- Approval of June Board Minutes
- Approval of June & July Bills
- Open Forum
- General Business
- Bid for audit
- Quote for trustee coverage
- Trustee assignments
i.
Chair elect
ii.
Policy
Committee
iii.
Personnel
Committee
iv.
Finance &
Budget Committee
- Other
- AEA Report
- Community College Report
- Administrator's Report
- Hiring update
- Activities
- Other
- Consultant's Report
- Update
- Meeting Dates, Time and Location
- August 9, 2004 3:00 p.m., Nashua
Public Library
- Adjourn
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