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Table of Contents
1. Certification and continuing education forms and documents on the Web
2. Library Journal construction questionnaires
3. Webinar on motivating and empowering your library board
4. Online utility helps determine copyright status
5. And the winner is..."Discover Your Library!"
6. Website of the Week - American Stroke Association
7. Calendar
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1. CERTIFICATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION FORMS AND DOCUMENTS ON THE WEB
This is a reminder that the following forms and web links are located at the
Public Librarian Certification page (http://www.dpi.wi.gov/pld/cert.html).
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2. LIBRARY JOURNAL CONSTRUCTION QUESTIONNAIRES
Library Journal (LJ) has asked for the assistance of the Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning in distributing questionnaires to obtain information about recent public library building projects, remodeling projects, and public library referenda. The construction information they collect will be used in the next Library Journal Architectural Issue (December 2008).
LJ would like information from public libraries that have completed new construction or remodeling projects between July 1, 2007, and June 30, 2008. The deadline for submitting library construction questionnaires is October 6, 2008. A PDF version of the questionnaire may also be obtained at the address below. The survey can be completed online at: http://www.libraryjournal.com/info/CA6571862.html.
LJ would also like information from any public library that will have held a referendum between the dates of December 1, 2007, and November 30, 2008 to finance future capital projects for a public library building. The deadline for the REFERENDA forms is January 8, 2008. REFERENDA survey may be completed online at http://librarybuildings.notlong.com. If you prefer to fill out and submit a paper questionnaire, a PDF version is also available from the link.
3. WEBINAR ON MOTIVATING AND EMPOWERING YOUR LIBRARY BOARD
At noon on Thursday, July 31, WebJunction and the Association for Rural and Small Libraries will present a free hour-long Webinar focused on a topic important to the work of sustaining Rural and Small libraries, "Motivating Your Board: Money, Lawsuits, and Facilities." This is the second Webinar in a series on board relationships and strategies. Presenters Ellen Miller and Jim Connor will facilitate the session outlining proven techniques for motivating the board and empowering them to make the most from their position. Information about the Webinar, instructions on connecting to the session, and an archive of related Webinar can be found here:
http://webjunction.org/do/Navigation?category=13496.
4. ONLINE UTILITY HELPS DETERMINE COPYRIGHT STATUS
The American Library Association's Office of Information Technology Policy has produced a online version of their popular printed guide that answers the question, "Is It Protected by Copyright?" Using the mouse, users can drag the slider arrow down to various publication date ranges and copyright circumstances to easily determine if a work is in the public domain. The tool is available here: http://librarycopyright.net/digitalslider/.
5. AND THE WINNER IS..."DISCOVER YOUR LIBRARY!"
Douglas County Libraries (CO) and The Network DC, the county television station in Douglas County, are excited to announce their Public Service Announcement "Discover Your Library" received two Emmys from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. At the 22nd Annual Heartland Regional Emmy Awards & Silver Circle Presentations held Saturday, July 19 at the Belmar Center in Lakewood, "Discover Your Library" won Emmys for Community/Public Service (PSA) - Single Spot and Short Form Editor.
"Discover Your Library," was also a Bronze Telly Award Winner in the 29th Annual Telly Awards in the category of Not-for-Profit. The Telly Awards is the premier national and international award honoring outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs.
The PSA can be seen on The Network DC website at http://www.douglas.co.us/networkdc/Latest_News.html.
6. WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
American Stroke Association -- http://www.strokeassociation.org/ -- Every 45 seconds, someone in America has a stroke. Every 3 minutes, someone dies of one. Stroke killed an estimated 163,538 people in 2001 and is the nation's third leading cause of death, ranking behind diseases of the heart and all forms of cancer. Stroke is a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the United States. This site by the American Stroke Association presents comprehensive information on strokes.
7. CALENDAR
September 5, 2008 - Wisconsin System Directors Annual Meeting, Madison
September 12, 2008 - Council on Library and Network Development, Fennimore
September 16, 2008 - Certification & Continuing Education Consultants Meeting, Madison
September 26, 2008 - Children's Consultants Annual Meeting, Madison
October 9, 2008 - Delivery Services Advisory Committee, WisLine web
October 10, 2008 - Library Information Technology Advisory Committee meeting, Madison
November 12-13, 2008 - Library Services & Technology Act (LSTA) Meeting, Madison
November 14, 2008 - Council on Library and Network Development, location to be announced
March 22-24, 2009 - Wisconsin Educational Media and Technology Association (WEMTA) Spring Conference, Madison
To access previous issues of Channel Weekly, or to subscribe or unsubscribe, go to: http://dpi.wi.gov/channel/chweekly.html
Roslyn M. Wise
Editor, Channel Weekly
Department of Public Instruction
Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning
PO Box 7841
Madison, WI 53707-7841
Phone: (608) 266-6439
FAX: (609) 266-8770
For questions about this information, contact Roslyn M. Wise (608) 266-6439
Last updated on 8/25/2008 12:21:20 PM
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