1. Gates Foundation Rural Library Sustainability Project
2. LSTA meeting and public hearing scheduled
3. Upstart's on-line order form for CSLP materials
4. 2007 SLP manuals to arrive in October
5. ASCLA award nominations
6. Website of the Week - Encyclopedia Smithsonian
7. Calendar
1. GATES FOUNDATION RURAL LIBRARY SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has awarded the Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning (DLTCL) $85,950 as part of the foundation's Rural Library Sustainability Project. This project is intended to support small and rural libraries and librarians in implementing community-specific action plans to address the challenges of sustaining public access computing. The Rural Library Sustainability Project is a collaborative effort between WebJunction, state library agencies throughout the country, and rural and small library staff.
To help rural and small libraries develop their action plans, John DeBacher, Public Library Administration consultant for the DLTCL, will conduct a number of regional workshops focused on key issues of sustainability (e.g., hardware upgrades, funding). John is currently working with library systems to establish dates and locations for the all-day workshops, which are targeted at directors of libraries serving rural areas or with service populations under 25,000. The workshops will begin late this fall and continue through May 2007. Participants are eligible for six continuing education credits. Grant funds are available for travel, meals, lodging, and substitute wages. Also, three participants will be eligible to win an expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. for the annual American Library Association conference in June 2007. For additional information contact John DeBacher (608/266-7270; john.debacher@dpi.state.wi.us) or Bob Bocher (608/266-2127; robert.bocher@dpi.state.wi.us) on the DLTCL staff.
2. LSTA MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED
Wisconsin's LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) Advisory Committee will meet in Madison on Wednesday and Thursday, November 29 and 30, at the Crowne Plaza, 4402 E. Washington Avenue, Madison, to discuss grant proposals and make award recommendations for LSTA projects to take place in 2007. The committee also will review the current five-year LSTA program - 2003-2007 - and begin developing a new five-year LSTA plan for 2008-2012. Both of these documents will be completed in 2007.
Persons interested in offering suggestions for the LSTA program for 2008-2012 are invited to attend a public hearing which will be held in conjunction with the LSTA Advisory Committee meeting. The hearing will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 29. If you are unable to attend the public hearing, written comments may be submitted by letter, fax, or e-mail to Peg Branson, P.O. Box 7841, Madison, WI 53707-7841; fax number (608) 266-2529; email address peg.branson@dpi.state.wi.us. Testimony should arrive by 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 28 for inclusion in the hearing.
For more information on the LSTA program, contact Peg Branson at (608) 266-2413 or at the email address above.
3. UPSTART'S ON-LINE ORDER FORM FOR CSLP MATERIALS
The on-line Upstart order form for Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) materials is available at: http://www.upstartpromotions.com/cslp.
Orders placed by December 1, 2006 will have a guaranteed delivery date of March 1, 2007.
4. 2007 SLP MANUALS TO ARRIVE IN OCTOBER
The 2007 Summer Library Program manuals have been sent to each library system. One manual has been ordered and paid for by the DLTCL for every public library, branch library, and library system in Wisconsin. The manual includes both the children and teen manuals, and two CDs with the clip art for each of the programs.
5. ASCLA AWARD NOMINATIONS
The American Library Association ASCLA (Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies) Awards Committee invites nominations for a number of awards. The nominations are due December 15, 2006. Nomination forms are available at: http://www.ala.org/ala/asclabucket/asclaawardsbucket/asclaawardnomina/asclaawardnomination.htm.
ASCLA/National Organization on Disability Award (to a library) A $1,000 award and certificate for a library organization that has provided services for people with disabilities. The award recognizes an innovative and well-organized project which successfully developed or expanded services for people with disabilities. The award can be for a specific service(s) program or for a library that has made their total services more accessible through changing physical and/or attitudinal barriers. Donated by Aetna U.S. Healthcare through the National Organization on Disability.
ASCLA Exceptional Service Award (to a library or individual or group of library staff) A citation presented to recognize exceptional service to patients, to the homebound, to medical, nursing, and other professional staff in hospitals, and to inmates, as well as to recognize professional leadership, effective interpretation of programs, pioneering activity, and significant research of experimental projects.
ASCLA Leadership Achievement Award (to an individual)
A citation presented to recognize leadership and achievement in the following areas of activity: consulting, multitype library cooperation, and state library development. The award recognizes sustained activity that has been characterized by professional growth and effectiveness, and has enhanced the status of these areas of activity.
ASCLA Professional Achievement Award (to an ASCLA member(s))
A citation presented to one or more ASCLA members for professional achievement within the areas of consulting, networking, statewide service and programs. The criteria include: record of accomplishment in the development or promotion of statewide library services and programs or services and programs of multitype library organizations; contributions which improve and enhance the status of state library agencies or multitype library organizations; evidence of initiative in dealing with issues and challenges facing state library agencies or multitype library organizations.
ASCLA Service Award (to an ASCLA member)
A citation presented to recognize an ASCLA personal member for outstanding service and leadership to the division. The award recognizes sustained leadership and exceptional service through participation in activities which have enhanced the stature, reputation, and overall strength of ASCLA; representation of ASCLA to other appropriate organizations, institutions, or governmental agencies.
6. WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
Encyclopedia Smithsonian -- http://www.si.edu/resource/faq/start.htm -- This web site helps answer frequently asked questions about the Smithsonian with links to resources on subjects from Art to Zoology.
7. CALENDAR
October 18-22, 2006 - Wisconsin Book Festival
October 25, 2006 - Annual fall reference meeting for system and resource library staff, Oshkosh
October 31-November 3, 2006 - Wisconsin Library Association, Wisconsin Dells
November 10, 2006 - Council on Library and Network Development, Madison
November 29-30, 2006 - LSTA Advisory Committee meeting and public hearing, Madison
January 12, 2007 - Council on Library and Network Development, location TBA
January 23, 2007 - Wisconsin Library Legislative Day, Madison
March 25-27, 2007 - Wisconsin Educational Media Association Spring Conference, Madison
May 2-4, 2007 - Wisconsin Association of Public Libraries, Eau Claire
For more details about these and other meetings, see the WISDOM calendar at http://dpi.wi.gov/pld/wisdom.html and the BadgerLink and WISCAT training site at http://www.wiscat.lib.wi.us/training.html.
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