1. September-October issue of Channel now available online
2. Revised compliance guides to Wisconsin's sunshine laws available
3. New "cookbook" of tech tips for rural libraries
4. IMLS calls for 2008 National Leadership Grant applications
5. IMLS Calls for 2008 Native American Library Services grant applications
6. Verizon Tech Savvy Awards
7. Maureen Hayes Author/Illustrator Visit Award
8. Website of the Week - Wayback Machine: Internet Archive
9. Calendar
1. SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER ISSUE OF CHANNEL NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
The September-October 2007 issue of Channel, the newsletter of the Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning, is now available on the web at http://dpi.wi.gov/channel/pdf/chn4301.pdf.
Among the articles in this issue of Channel are:
- Library programs see increases in state biennial budget
- IMT team holds annual regional meetings
- Wisconsin represented at 2007 National Book Festival
- Three Wisconsin school districts receive Improving Literacy Through School Libraries grants
- Audiovisual Wisconsin 2007
- ALA study shows maintaining adequate library Internet bandwidth a nationwide problem
- DPI appoints Lisa Reale as new BadgerLink Coordinator
- Wisconsin public library economic impact study launched
- HOLA! Project workshops to be offered around state
- What's new at the Reference and Loan Library, Part I
- Mary Clark retires from Reference and Loan Library in September
- 2008 Summer Library Program workshop held in Green Bay
Previous issues of Channel are available at http://dpi.wi.gov/channel/channel.html. Issues of Channel Weekly are available at http://dpi.wi.gov/channel/chweekly.html.
2. REVISED COMPLIANCE GUIDES TO WISCONSIN'S SUNSHINE LAWS AVAILABLE
The State Programs, Administration, and Revenue (SPAR) unit of the Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Legal Services has revised two publications that provide guidance in interpreting Wisconsin's sunshine laws for open government. The "2007 Open Meetings Law Compliance Guide" explains Wisconsin's Open Meetings Law and discusses significant cases that have an impact on the law's implementation. The "2007 Public Records Law Compliance Outline" addresses Wisconsin's Public Records Law and discusses significant cases that have an impact on the law's implementation. Both publications are available for reference or download from the SPAR website at http://www.doj.state.wi.us/dls/spar.asp.
The SPAR site also provides information on how to contact the Department of Justice if you have specific questions about these laws that are not addressed in their resources.
3. NEW "COOKBOOK" OF TECH TIPS FOR RURAL LIBRARIES
A second online manual of useful guidelines, tips, suggestions, and plans for addressing public access computing issues in small, rural libraries has been published by MaintainIT, a project of TechSoup, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Like the first "Cookbook for Small and Rural Libraries," this edition, "Recipes for a 5-Star Library," offers specific "meal plans" on technology-related topics. The new guide addresses topics such as setting up, maintaining, and establishing policies for wireless networks, PC reservation and time management, public print management, and laptop checkout programs.
The MaintainIT Project gathers and distributes success stories about how libraries are maintaining and supporting public computers. The tips and techniques collected from libraries are spotlighted in free guides (called Cookbooks), in articles, and on their web site, http://www.maintainitproject.org. MaintainIT staff encourages users to contribute feedback and ideas, as well as participate in a new discussion forum on WebJunction (linked from the MaintainIT page).
Information on the cookbooks, download options, links to the forum, and options for participation can be found on their site here at http://maintainitproject.org/cookbooks.
4. IMLS CALLS FOR 2008 NATIONAL LEADERSHIP GRANT APPLICATIONS
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is accepting grant applications for the agency's 2008 National Leadership Grant (NLG) program. The deadline for submitting applications is February 1, 2008.
Now in their 10th year, National Leadership Grants have supported the innovative thinking necessary to help libraries and museums meet the changing needs of the American public.
This year's guidelines encourage projects that create partnerships between libraries and museums, integrate new technologies, and highlight the agency's focus on conservation and preservation. The five funding categories include Advancing Digital Resources, Library and Museum Collaboration, Collaboration Planning Grants, Research Projects and Demonstration Projects.
Requests may range between $50,000 and $1,000,000. In addition, collaborative planning grants of $40,000 are available for projects involving more than one institution. All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Instructions for completing and submitting applications through Grants.gov are in the guidelines and on the IMLS Web site. Applications, guidelines, an online tutorial, examples of successful proposals and other information can be found on the agency's Web site at http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/nationalLeadership.shtm. Awards will be announced in September 2008.
5. IMLS CALL FOR 2008 NATIVE AMERICAN LIBRARY SERVICES GRANT APPLICATIONS
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is accepting applications for the 2008 Native American Library Services Basic Grants and Enhancement Grants. Native American Library Services Basic Grants are available to support existing library operations and to maintain core library services. Applicants may choose to apply for the Education/Assessment Option in conjunction with the Basic Grant. This option provides funding for staff participation in library-related continuing education courses, training workshops, and conferences; and for the hiring of a consultant for an onsite professional library assessment. Enhancement Grants may enhance existing library services or implement new library services, particularly as they relate to the goals of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
The grants are designed to help Native American libraries overcome many of the challenges they face and improve services to their communities. The Institute encourages libraries to use technology to bring information to people in new and interesting ways. At the same time, these grants support a range of traditional library services to ensure that users have access to all the kinds of information they need and want. Grant funds may be used to improve services to underserved communities and to persons who have difficulty using a library. They may also be used to establish or enhance electronic linkages with other libraries and service organizations, to promote the use of electronic networks, and to encourage the sharing of resources within and among communities. In 2007, IMLS made Basic Grants to 237 American Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages. In addition, the Institute received 55 applications for competitive Enhancement Grants and made 14 awards.
Applicants must apply online through Grants.gov. More information, including guidelines and the application, can be found at www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/nativeAmerican.shtm and www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/nativeEnhance.shtm. Application deadlines are March 3, 2008, for the Basic Grants March 3, 2008 and May 1, 2008 for the Enhancement Grants. Basic Grant and Basic Grant with Education/Assessment Option awards will be announced in June 2008. Enhancement Grants will be announced in September 2008.
For more information, contact Alison Freese, Senior Program Officer at 202/653-4665 or afreese@imls.gov.
6. VERIZON TECH SAVVY AWARDS
The National Center for Family Literacy is accepting nominations for the 2008 Verizon Tech Savvy Awards, the first national awards to honor programs that improve parents' and children's understanding and use of technology. The awards are designed to support sustainable programs that help parents bridge the widening gap between adults' and children's understanding of technology.
Programs should create innovative, readily replicable ways to employ technology as an important component of family literacy. Public libraries are eligible to apply. The application deadline is January 11, 2008. There will be four $5,000 regional awards and one $25,000 national award. For the application and more information, go to Verizon Tech Savvy Awards at the National Center for Family Literacy Web site at http://www.famlit.org/site/c.gtJWJdMQIsE/b.2180327/.
7. MAUREEN HAYES AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR VISIT AWARD
Simon and Schuster created an award to honor Maureen Hayes for her life-long efforts to bring together children and authors/illustrators. The Maureen Hayes Author/Illustrator Visit Award pays for the honorarium and travel for a visiting author/illustrator. Maximum amount of the award is $4,000. Applicants must be a member of the Association of Library Services to Children (ALSC) and want to provide a visit from an author/illustrator who will speak to children who have not had the opportunity to hear a nationally known author/illustrator.
Applicants must work cooperatively with other types of libraries (academic, public and school) and bookstores within the local community to provide the author/illustrator visit, thereby also providing a broader audience. The applicant must present the library's educational goals, as well as evidence of how those goals apply to the local community's educational goals. Emphasis is on hosting a distinctive event which will be open to all potential attendees in the area. For more information and a copy of the application form go to http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/profawards/hayesaward/HayesAward.htm. The deadline is January 1, 2008.
8. WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
WayBack Machine: Internet Archive -- http://www.archive.org/index.php -- This site allows visitors to browse through 85 billion web pages archived from 1996 to a few months ago. To start surfing the Wayback, type in the web address of a site or page where you would like to start, and press enter. Then select from the archived dates available. (Website reference courtesy of refdesk.com)
9. CALENDAR
January 11, 2008 - Council on Library and Network Development meeting, Madison
January 17, 2008 - HOLA! Project workshop, Wisconsin Valley, Wausau
January 18, 2008 - HOLA! Project workshop, Northern Waters, Hayward
January 24, 2008 - HOLA! Project workshop, Kenosha-Lakeshores-Mid Wisconsin, Waterford (Snow date January 31)
January 31, 2008 - Delivery Services Advisory Committee, via WisLine
February 1, 2008 - Library Information Technology Advisory Committee meeting, Madison
February 22, 2008 - HOLA! Project workshop, South Central, Madison
February 29, 2008 - HOLA! Project workshop, South West, Fennimore (Snow date March 7)
March 5, 2008 - HOLA! Project workshop, Nicolet, DePere
March 6, 2008 - HOLA! Project workshop, OWLS and Winnefox, Appleton
March 14, 2008 - Council on Library and Network Development meeting, Hartford
April 3, 2008 - HOLA! Project workshop, Winding Rivers, LaCrosse
April 6-8, 2008 - Wisconsin Educational Media and Technology Association spring conference, Milwaukee
April 16, 2008 - HOLA! Project workshop, Milwaukee and Waukesha, Milwaukee
April 16, 2008 - HOLA! Project workshop, Eastern Shores and Manitowoc-Calumet, Manitowoc
April 16-18, 2008 - Wisconsin Association of Academic Librarians annual conference, Manitowoc
April 24, 2008 - HOLA! Project workshop, Arrowhead, Janesville
April 30-May 2, 2008 - Wisconsin Association of Public Libraries annual conference, Stevens Points
May 5-6, 2008 - COLAND Statewide Library Strategic Visioning Summit, TBA
May 19, 2008 - Library Information Technology Advisory Committee meeting, Madison
October 10, 2008 - Library Information Technology Advisory Committee meeting, Madison
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://dpi.wi.gov/rll/wiscat/training.html.
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