Volume 32, April 1997, through Volume 43, July-August 2008
43: 2007-08 • 42: 2006-07 • 41: 2005-06 • 40: 2004-05 • 39: 2003-04 • 38: 2002-03 • 37: 2001-02 • 36: 2000-01 • 35: 1999-2000 • 34: 1998-99 • 33: 1997-98 • 32: 1997-98
Note: All files are in PDF 
This page includes past Channel from Volume 32, No. 8, April 1997 through Volume 43, No. 6, July-August 2008
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Vol. 41 | Date | Articles |
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| No. 5 | May-Jun 2006 | Governor signs new law for public library organization, funding; School District Technology Survey results announced; Preliminary 2005 public library annual report data shows increase in services; Public library system interlibrary loan staff meet at RLL; Public libraries make progress with accessible computer work stations; Best Practices for Public Libraries - Communication is Key, Part 2; John &Nettie Mooney Health Resource Center wins NCLIS award; AV Notes - New DVDs, videos of interest to librarians now available for loan from RLL; Telecommunications: a review of recent federal activities; Findings of Wisconsin school library media study released; State library supporters participate in National Library Legislative Day |
| No. 4 | Mar-Apr 2006 | Burmaster okays 2007 preliminary LSTA grant program; State superintendent appoints new LSTA Advisory Committee members; New law improves public library operation and efficiency; BadgerLink training available to fit every schedule; Districts focus on technology, use data collections to improve teaching and learning; Best Practices for Public Libraries; Division funds digitization of local resources; "Reform Bill" passes both houses of Legislature; Wisconsin Resource Sharing and Information Access RFP released; Governor Doyle declares April 24 "Ask?Away" Day; Gates Foundation sponsors rural library advocacy workshop; BadgerNet conversion proceeding as scheduled; Attorney General issues opinion concerning library board authority; Jessica Doyle commended for Read On Wisconsin |
| No. 3 | Jan-Feb 2006 | Bush's 2007 budget request increases funds for libraries; School districts to share estimated $28.2 million from Common School Fund; Study reveals school library media programs contribute to student academic success; PLDT wins Web award; 2006 summer library program features animals of all kinds; Records retention schedule approved for public libraries and systems; Trustee Corner (the use of donation and trust funds); Wisconsin Digital Archive Pilot Project: Providing access to electronic state government information today and in the future; summary of BadgerLink database usage 1999-2005, Part II; Preliminary findings from the shared integrated library system cost study; Book donations to aid Louisiana students and teachers |
| No. 2 | Nov-Dec 2005 | Wisconsin's library systems share $15 million in state aid; New Wisconsin Public Library Standards document provides useful planning tool; New functions now available with WISCATILL; RFP for next generation automated resource sharing and information access system to be released in March 2006; Trustee Corner (library board member requirements); Burmaster approves LSTA grant awards for 2006; Summary of BadgerLink database usage 1999-2005, Part 1; Wisconsin Heritage Online digitization planning effort begins; Steve Sanders named new director of IMT Team; NSB-NEWSLINE expands Wisconsin newspaper access |
| No. 1 | Sep-Oct 2005 | Interlibrary Loan Work Group completes ILL guideline revisions; Trustee Corner (certification of a new library director); Instructional Media and Technology Team conducts annual series of regional meetings around the state; IMTT holds successful summer institute; AV Wisconsin 2005; Status of ILS and Internet access in Wisconsin's public libraries; Summer readers visit Bristol Renaissance Faire |
Vol. 40 | Date | Articles |
| No. 6 | Jul-Aug 2005 | Federal Improving LIteracy Through School Libraries program awards two Wisconsin grants; Governor signs budget providing funding increases for BadgerLink and system aids; Shared integrated library system cost study moves forward; Governor announces COLAND appointments; Trustee Corner (charging rent for library buildings); AV Notes -- New videos promote library value, service; Continuous training available for BadgerLink databases; MCFLS member libraries all sign new membership agreement; Wisconsin Public Library Service: 2004 state summary; U.S. public libraries providing unprecedented access to computers, the Internet, &technology training; Neah Lohr recognized for "Making It Happen" |
| No. 5 | May-Jun 2005 | State delegation attends National Legislative Day; WEMA holds advocacy training workshops; Grobschmidt represents WI at NCLIS event; Interlibrary loan work group holds first meeting; Trustee Corner; DLTCL sponsors shared integrated library system study; Statewide public library use grows faster than library costs; Best Practices; GAO report criticizes FCC oversight of E-rate program; NCES releases report on computer and internet use by children |
| No. 4 | Mar-Apr 2005 | Wisconsin school library impact study begins; Preservation of electronic documents focus on grant projects; Summer reading program promotions announced; State superintendent appoints LSTA Advisory Committee members; Burmaster approves 2006 preliminary LSTA grant program, budget; Depository libraries shed light on Wisconsin government; Wisconsin library media specialists receive NBPTS certification; Trustee Corner; State of Wisconsin signs BCN contract with SBC; Best Practices for Public Libraries; State Superintendent meets with members of COLAND |
| No. 3 | Jan-Feb 2005 | Governor's proposed budget includes increases for BadgerLink, library system aids; Over $220 million for LSTA included in Bush budget; Library advocates gather in Madison for 2005 Legislative Day; enGauge makes impact in state; Interlibrary loan and resource sharing planning activities for 2005; Resource sharing needs assessment; School districts will share estimated $24.5 million from CSF; Blessed be the test takers; Study on Wisconsin public library system size and organization; Trustee Corner; Instructional media and Technology Team conducts regional meetings; Third Institute to be held in August; IMT director Neah Lohr retires from DLTCL; Governor announces new COLAND appointments; Green Bay to host 2005 WEMA conference |
| No. 2 | Nov-Dec 2004 | State superintendent approves 2005 LSTA grant program; School library research study receives funding; Smokey celebrates birthday at Plum Lake Library; State superintendent announces state aid payments; COLAND hears state superintendent's report on interlibrary loan and resource sharing; AV Notes: Additional DVDs, videos available for loan from R≪ Florida study finds that public libraries return $6.54 for every $1 invested; DLTCL library teams welcome new staff; Public Library Development Team adds website feature; Library Services and Technology Act Wisconsin grant awards 2005; DLTCL receives "Staying Connected" grant; Community readers share favorite books with Taylor Prairie students |
| No. 1 | Sep-Oct 2004 | State superintendent submits 2005-07 budget proposals; Two Wisconsin proposals awarded Department of Ed funding; Correction to July-August article on 2003 public library statistics; Oshkosh Public Library hosts COLAND in Sept.; Status of integrated library systems and Internet access in Wisconsin public libraries; Audiovisual Wisconsin 2004; Early Reading First grants awarded by Dept. of Ed; Kris Adams Wendt receives Friend of Education award; New rules for public librarian certification effective November 1; Interlibrary loan needs assessment underway; "Digital Summit" planned at UW-Madison; Trustee Corner |
Vol. 39 | Date | Articles |
| No. 6 | Jul-Aug 2004 | Enhancing Education through Technology projects announced; Enhancing Education through Technology competitive grants list; COLAND meets July 9 at CVTC in Eau Claire; 2003 public library statistics updated; BadgerLink adds newspaper archive resource; AV Notes: 2004 ALA conference programs now available on audio CDs; Statewide digitization planning begins; Bob Bocher named ALA E-rate task force chair; Trustee Corner; New online basic library management course now available; Information and technology plan workshops to be held; Eleanor Carberry recognized at WAPL conference; Is every child ready to read @ your library? |
| No. 5 (179k pdf) | May-Jun 2004 | 2004 Summer Library Program leads to trail of new adventures; Burmaster approves preliminary LSTA program for 2005; COLAND meets in Door County; Basic guidelines for compliance with new parental access to library records law; New children's books celebrate Wisconsin forestry centenial; Trustee Corner; New "BadgerNet telecommunications network moves forward; Funding for 2004 E-rate year begins; Wisconsin library supporters attend national Library Legislative Day; Grad student shares reflections on practicum experience at RLL; Gates Grant funds staff development for technology enGauge making an impact in state; 2004 PLA Conference cassettes available |
| No. 3-4 (135k pdf) | Jan-Apr 2004 | Grant to evaluate ed tech program announced; Library Task Force bills introduced in legislature; Trustee Corner; State resource sharing needs assessment to be carried out; Patron-initiated interlibrary loan pilot test underway; Meet the Library Teams in the DLTCL; Recent LITAC appointments announced; FY 04 budget bill passes Senate in January; New LSTA Advisory Committee appointments announced; New contracts enhance BadgerLink offerings; AV Notes; COLAND meets at RLL &state law library; New COLAND appointments announced. |
| No. 2 (376k pdf) | Nov-Dec 2003 | State superintendent announces $14 million in library system aids; LSTA 2004 grants total $2.9 million for state; Audiovisual Wisconsin 2003, Part Two; CCBC marks 40 years of service; DPI receives $94,000 Gates Foundation grant; Trustee Corner; COLAND meets November 14 in Madison; ILL staff meet at Reference and Loan Library; Automated systems and Internet Access in Wisconsin Public Libraries; System reference librarians hold annual meeting at RLL; LITAC discusses WISCAT, shared systems at Dec. meeting; E-rate program begins seventh year; Census Bureau updates income data for NCLB, Title II Part D grant eligibility; Voter registration available at some Wisconsin public libraries; Division fills PLDT director, consultant positions; 2003-04 CSF library aid figures announced. |
| No. 1 (429k pdf) | Sep-Oct 2003 | President signs LSTA reauthorization; ALA conference cassettes available; COLAND meets September 5 in Milwaukee; Audiovisual Wisconsin; Governor signs changes to open records law; Trustee Corner; Z39.50 implementation status; Workshops on combined plans; Public librarian certification study; Neah Lohr receives GWETC award; 2004 Summer Library Program theme announced. |
Vol. 38 | Date | Articles |
| No. 6 (280k pdf) | Jul-Aug 2003 | Most library programs funded at last year's levels; Channel Changes and Readership Survey; Impact of 2003-05 budget on statewide library contracts; Annual statewide library report shows increased usage; DLTCL Communications Survey; Children's Online Protection Act and Libraries; COLAND meets July 11 at Carthage College; Trustee Corner; GWETC scheduled Oct. 21-23. |
| No. 5 (268k pdf) | May-Jun 2003 | ALA Legislative Day draws 14 Wisconsin delegates; Burmaster Approves 2004 LSTA Grant Program, Preliminary Budget; LLAW publishes legal research guide; AV Notes: New videocassettes on topics of interest to library staff members; WAPL Spring Conference Report; DLTCL's Nix retires May 22; MEDLINE searching made easier; Early learning leadership conference held April 15; COLAND meets May 2 in Monona; Summer Reading Program update; Spring Interlibrary Loan meeting held April 29; Trustee Corner; Menomonee Falls Public Library dedicated March 1; Learning for All' targets needs of library users with learning disabilities; Libri Foundation offers children's books to rural libraries; Milwaukee Public Library system grew up with city; WebJunction technology portal launched; Calendar; All Wisconsin public libraries now have Internet access; Correction; School libraries receive $17.4 million from Common School Fund. |
| No. 4 (264k pdf) | Mar-Apr 2003 | Library Legislative Day features Gov. Doyle; Workshops help facilitate library media technology plans; AV Notes: Videos on Schools and Education; COLAND meets in Madison; T.B. Scott Free Library shares successes; Reminder: Place copyright notice on library equipment that can be used for making copies; Building BRIDGES: Shared automation system connects southern Jefferson County libraries; LSTA program wending its way through reauthorization, budget; Trustee Corner: We have never evaluated the performance of our library director. How do we go about conducting a performance evaluation?; Handbook for Wisconsin public library directors is planned; DLTCL conducts special needs survey; Wisconsin open records law changes forwarded; CCIC sponsors new online training network, events calendar; Educational Network procurement update; AskWisconsin Virtual Reference Consortium opens for business; Library Issue Discussion Group meeting held March 18; Calendar; Open records requests do not require 'magic words'. |
| No. 3 (240k pdf) | Jan-Feb 2003 | School districts to share an estimated $17.4 million; 2003 LSTA grants total $2.9 million for Wisconsin; Grobschmidt named assistant state superintendent; Expanded literacy resources on WiLEARNS website; 2003 Wisconsin LSTA Grant Awards; LSTA reauthorization underway; Certification study committee formed; Library Issues Discussion Group meets; Burmaster Meets with COLAND; Information and Technology Literacy trilogy available from DPI; Trustee Corner-Wisconsin Law and USA PATRIOT Act; ALA announces 2003 children's book awards; O'Dell, Zolotow award winners announced; How to find plays, musicals, and other dramatic pieces; Calendar; Committee reviewing depository program, technology. |
| No. 2 (268k pdf) | Nov-Dec 2002 | DPI launches online Curriculum Resource Center for K-12 teachers; LSTA 2003 grant program approved; Thank you all for the wonderful experiences; MarcoPolo Education Foundation Partners ; AV Notes--New VHS tapes on topics of interest to librarians; R&LL hosts interlibrary loan, reference meetings; DPI demonstrates proposed new BadgerLink databases; Gates Foundation grants help Wisconsin libraries bridge digital divide; Think WEMA 2003; COLAND meets at the Wisconsin Historical Society; Proclamation honors Ginny Moore Kruse; World Library Partnership improves library service in South Africa; Who will be hired when the boomers retire?; Trustee Corner: Can libraries release patron database information?; Promoting reference services benefits library users; Calendar; Developing the Wisconsin Library Association Legislative Agenda; WLA Federal Legislative Agenda. |
| No. 1 (460k pdf) | Sep-Oct 2002 | Public library service levels show significant gains; State Superintendent's Task Force on Public Library Legislation and Funding completes work; Omro girl wins autographed Packers football; AV Wisconsin: Video programs celebrate Wisconsin history, culture; River Alliance of Wisconsin donates materials to R≪ Building a Successful Arts and Culture Portal; 2002 ALA Conference cassettes available from R≪ Library Issue Discussion Group meets in August; Trustee Corner: Ideas for streamlining board meetings; Calendar; National, state book festivals held Oct. 9-13; Virtual reference software features; COLAND meets in Boscobel; Technology Plan Task Force appointed; University of Wisconsin System libraries implement Universal Borrowing; SCLS libraries experiment with virtual reference service. |
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| No. 6 (156k pdf) | Jul-Aug 2002 | Federal court overturns parts of Internet filtering law; Governor signs budget repair bill; BadgerLink gets a make-over; Great Lakes Maritime History Digitization Project results available online; Implementation of the WISCAT Resource Sharing System; netLibrary is a valuable library resource; Trustee Corner: Use of petty cash funds explained; Legislative task force recommendations to be submitted to Superintendent Burmaster; Adult literacy in Wisconsin; Fees finalized for use of WISCAT/WISCAT ILL; Human needs, technology coexist at public libraries; Drummond library uses LSTA grant to work with Title 1 children, teachers; Wisconsin Directory of Children's Performers; Waukesha library system recognized by NACO; Calendar. |
| No. 5 (264k pdf) | May-Jun 2002 | LSTA evaluation 1997-2002 completed; ALA Legislative Day draws 11 Wisconsin delegates; Summer reading programs move into full swing; The challenge to Wisconsin's Free Public Library Law; Information &Technology Literacy: A Collaborative Planning Guide for Library Media and Technology; Superintendent Burmaster approves 2003 LSTA program; 88 percent of public libraries have entrances accessible to people with disabilities; Now that you have your new Trustee Handbook; New PLA cassettes, new CCBC video, and R&LL and DPI web document updates; Ed Tech advisory committee named; Lakeshores Library System and LSTA Youth With Special Needs grants; WAPL spring conference report; Leadership Conference draws 250; PR @your library; Calendar; COLAND meets in West Bend. |
| No. 4 (332k pdf) | Mar-Apr 2002 | Library Legislative Day a success; Educators participate in enGauge training sessions; LSTA reauthorization in the works; National Expansion of NFB-NEWSLINE; Focus groups address reference service perceptions; UW-Madison libraries launch virtual reference service; AV Notes -- Videos and 9/11/2001; DLTCL moderates electronic discussion lists; Trustee Corner; WLA honors West Bend Community Memorial Library; What if everyone read the same book at the same time?; Calendar 15; Gates Foundation surveys patrons on use of computers in public libraries. |
| No. 3 (156k pdf) | Jan-Feb 2002 | $19.13 per census child within the district; WISCAT transition began Jan. 2; WINSS: An educational Information Source; 2001-02 School Library Aid; LSTA Wisconsin Grant Awards; 80 percent of districts respond to Library Media Survey; AV Notes: Libraries, computer use and misuse, information security; WRLBPH provides services statewide; R&LL offers list of 'hard to find' items; State government portal project incorporates subject directory; Trustee Corner; New trustee handbook available online; Willey is recipient of Charlotte Zolotow Award; ALA announces annual book awards; COLAND meets via video conferencing; Calendar. |
| No. 2 (536k pdf) | Nov-Dec 2001 | More than 5,000 Wisconsin educators trained to use MarcoPolo resources; Celebrating Wisconsin's public library system law; COLAND discusses interlibrary cooperation, resource sharing; LSTA grants announced for 2002; LSTA evaluation, planning effort underway; Library Division implements SB 47; Wisconsin Public Library System Formation Timeline; Wisconsin's shared vision of public library systems; Wisconsin library leaders and SB 47; Public Library System development in Wisconsin; Public Library System aid payments chronology; Burmaster addresses WLA conference; Remarks of State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster; Superintendent Burmaster speaks at GWETC 2001; FBI may seek library records under USA PATRIOT Act; Public library services for the Hispanic community; Guidelines can improve service to Hispanic patrons; RETAs provide cost effective resources aligned with standards; TLCF fund grant activities take many forms at MPS; Fall reference meeting provides many opportunities for discussion; Delivery Service Advisory Committee provides input on statewide needs; Trustee Corner; Calendar; School Library Media Plans and Policies: Results of a Statewide Survey; REACH Internet Access Program funds available; R&LL has new books about library services to young children. |
| No. 1 (500k pdf) | Sep-Oct 2001 | Costs proposed for new WISCAT services; Libraries central to educated citizenry; Governor's budget vetoes impact libraries; WeCan! Program a success; A success in Winding Rivers Library System; BadgerLink Update; R&LL no longer serves as document depository library; 2001 ALA Conference cassettes available from R≪ Audiovisual Wisconsin 2001; Books2Go brings the library to day-care providers; Automated systems and Internet access in Wisconsin public libraries; Public library services for the Hispanic community; COLAND meets in Oshkosh; Trustee Corner; FOWL supports libraries through local involvement; ebook project a success; Calendar. |
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| No. 6 (704k pdf) | Jul-Aug 2001 | Library visits top 28 million in 2000; Wisconsin Legislature passes 2001-03 biennial budget; SLP reading incentive coupons still available; COLAND meets in La Crosse; REACH Program proposed to help libraries, schools; Update of Oct. 29-31 GWETC; Complying with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and the Neighborhood Children's Internet Protection Act (N-CIPA); Trustee Corner; Proposed content, format of new Trustee Handbook; Free national conference on community partnerships; Wisconsin's Idea: Legislative Reference Service; ALA'S ALSC awards; Calendar; Intellectual Property in the Digital Environment: Conference Report; Reference and Loan's VHS Catalog now online in pdf; Delivery Services Advisory Committee meets; R&LL makes service changes; WISCAT RFP process results in selection of two vendors; Library Issue Discussion Group meets; BadgerLink newspaper package to expand; Wisconsin Library Services (WiLS) has broad scope; 2001 Youth With Special Needs grants help reach kids who don't read well; Workshop series features information and technology literacy theme; Pros and cons of digitizing historical documents; Library Information Technology Advisory Committee update; Teen Read Week is Oct. 14-20. |
| No. 5 (960k pdf) | May-Jun 2001 | Benson appoints task force; Burmaster soon will lead DPI; TLCF conference is a big success; National Legislative Day: 11-member Wisconsin delegation visits D.C; 175 districts share $6 million in technology literacy funds; DPI produces addendum to technology planning guide; AV Notes-Videos available for librarians, teachers; CCBC has information service you hope you never need to use! ; Benson approves 2002 LSTA grant program, budget; Results of the 2000 annual report on accessible workstations; Information and Technology Literacy: A year's reflections; Library Issue Discussion Group report; Spring Conference Reports-WAAL, WAPL, WEMA; COLAND meets in Sun Prairie May 11; Calendar; Another Wisconsin library sued over meeting room policy; Technology changes how reference services are provided; Images from WAPL Conference; DPI hires MarcoPolo state coordinator; National Library Legislative Day Photographs; Trustee Handbook Task Force issues preliminary recommendations; Trustee Corner. |
| No. 4 (720k pdf) | Mar-Apr 2001 | Legislature grappling with 2001-03 funding proposal; Library Legislative Day draws 154; Benson Appoints Trustee Handbook Task Force; Budget tops list at discussion group meeting; Library board members must avoid conflicts of interest; Native Americans: Audiovisuals at the Reference and Loan Library; Libraries are integral to humankind; From the other side of the virtual reference desk; Wisconsin Area Health Education Centers and library outreach; Budget, goals are focus of Jan. 12 COLAND meeting; COLAND members hear from Rep. Olsen, Supt. Benson; Benson appoints LSTA Advisory Committee members; Updated guide to children's books now available;Division's Gates Grant approved; 2001 TLCF Conference announcement; Around Wisconsin -- People, Places &Awards. |
| No. 3 (416k pdf) | Jan-Feb 2001 | DPI emphasizes technology and resource sharing; Another important election; COSLA takes active role in library advocacy; The top 10 things I really needed to know that I learned from riding a bicycle; Sorensen's 28 years at DPI have been rewarding; Presentations sought for GWETC 2001; $2.8 million approved for Wisconsin projects; New Public Library Policy Resources web page online; Information portal coordinates government Internet services; Internet filtering and LSTA: An update; Designation of 211 telephone number; Bylaws can't set members' term limits; Facilities provide comprehensive patron services; New members join Council on Library and Network Development; COLAND finalizes goals for 2000-01; Library Issue Discussion Group report; Summer Library Program update. |
| No. 2 (412k pdf) | Nov-Dec 2000 | Benson requests funding for library initiatives; Reading Road Trip U.S.A. is theme for 2001 summer library program; Sally Drew receives WLA Special Service Award; Legislation changes COLAND membership; COLAND visits UW-Milwaukee SLIS; Drew shares observations on 25 years of service; CCBC announces 6th edition of children's book creators directory; CSF Library Aid estimate is $17.52; More than 1,700 educators attend GWETC 2000 ; Wisconsin has many library/library media education programs; Electronic resources dominate reference discussion; Huntington is new DLTCL consultant; Library boards bound by open meetings laws ; DLTCL offers Public Library Trustee Resources web page; Sunday hours increasingly available in Wisconsin public libraries; Calendar; ALA and PLA conference tapes available at R≪ ILL staff members discuss statewide issues; Information and Technology Literacy Standards Matrix workshops scheduled; Reading Summit stresses literacy for all students; LSTA grants announced for 2001. |
| No. 1 (380k pdf) | Sep-Oct 2000 | Program participation, interlibrary loan requests up in '99; Wisconsin law specific about library revenues; New column an opportunity for input in Channel; Trustee Responsibilities: A Post Script; Library Issue Discussion Group report; School library media spending was lower in '98 and '99; Copyright law changes will affect libraries; Reference and Loan Library mission and goals outlined; Reference and Loan Library is recipient of "scores" of music; LoTI results will help maximize technology use in schools; Explanation of LoTI Levels; R&LL holdings document, celebrate Wisconsin heritage; Audiovisual Wisconsin 2000; DLTCL newsletters inform library community; Statewide effort explores value of ebooks; DPI teams with DNR to recycle computers; Collaboration: Building partnerships for learning; Local governments will have new financial reporting requirements; NCES releases 1999 library statistics; 'Letters About Literature' deadline is Dec. 1; Cultural Congress scheduled ; Around Wisconsin-People, Places &Awards; Applications received for 2001 LSTA program. |
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| No. 6 (544k pdf) | Jul-Aug 2000 | Statistics show increase in automated systems, Internet access; Trustee Corner; DLTCL hosts summer interns; Sales tax due for public library photocopies; A useful tool for librarians and library media specialists; Facilitating collaborative teaching with the ITL Standards Matrix, CD-ROM; COLAND members elect officers; WSLL offers many resources to libraries, librarians; Move of WISCAT production servers means shorter response times; WISCAT database improvements underway; Wisconsin depository libraries contribute to Library of Congress; Law Librarians Association serves legal library staffs. |
| No. 5 (536k pdf) | May-Jun 2000 | Implementation of Wisconsin's new county funding law; Channel expands distribution to include all Wisconsin public library trustees; Efforts continue to influence library policy; An analysis of BadgerLink Service, Part III; CCIC works to distribute child safety materials; New rules for public librarian certification implemented June 1; How to use the new Public Library Standards; $27 Million for School Library Media Programs; Efforts underway to digitize library materials; School libraries are critical components of effective reading instruction; WISCAT moves closer to online environment; Newsline for the Blind service expands in Wisconsin; Reference and Loan Library hopes to fill the gap in music resources; American Library Association honors Wisconsin library advocates; Instructional Technology Coordinator license standards recommended; Wisconsin SLA chapter offers networking, educational opportunities; Wisconsin libraries celebrate America's Library; Group database search contracts offered for medical libraries; WHSLA helps effect change to address patron needs; 141 school districts share $6.6 million in technology literacy funds; New study shows impact of school libraries, librarians on students; Calendar. |
| No. 4 (452k pdf) | Mar-Apr 2000 | Benson appoints library information technology committee; An analysis of BadgerLink Service, Part II; Library Legislative Day observance continues valuable interaction; Libraries to takeoff with Tickets to Tomorrow; A good-bye note from Jane Roeber; WISCAT online catalog grows, changes with library patron needs; Benson names new LSTA advisory committee members; SRLAAW gives voice to system directors; DVD-Video available at Reference and Loan; Interest mounts as ITL Standards Matrix nears completion; Update on the E-rate program and library technology plans; Technology Literacy Challenge Fund creates opportunities; E-mail not private for public employees; New library media competencies determined; Educational technology plan Task Force hears speakers; Jane Roeber retires from DPI; Delivery Service Advisory Committee seeks input; Reference and Loan Library reviews mission and goals; Sorensen receives WEMA recognition; Around Wisconsin. |
| No. 3 (496k pdf) | Jan-Feb 2000 | LSTA grants announced for 2000; Frances de Usabel honored for service; '99 federal library-related activity; DLTCL prepares for electronic filing of public library annual reports; Interlibrary loan reply codes changed; Help "Celebrate America's Library &America's Libraries"; NETS begins work on educational technology standards; Plan outlines how libraries can better serve troubled youths; Farewell Frances; Classrooms establishing electronic connections; GWETC 2000 scheduled for Madison in October; Wisconsin's educational technology plan revision nearing completion; Most school districts have certified technology plans; Wisconsin gears up for Technology Literacy Challenge Fund; The Wisconsin Educational Media Association; Joint committees seek input on documents; UW libraries go online systemwide with new Voyager Library Catalogs; Committee recommends delay in Linked Systems Project; Updated interlibrary loan software supplied to libraries; Public Library Standards Task Force completes work; WLA going strong after 108 years; DLTCL employee participates in Wisconsin-Chiba cultural exchange; New videocassette gives fresh perspective on the public library; Group reviewing library media license competencies. |
| No. 2 (896k pdf) | Nov-Dec 1999 | 1999-2001 state budget concludes its journey; Summary of BadgerLink Usage; Delivery of library materials: How long does it take?; BadgerLink survey available online; Wisconsin's school library aid will increase; Copyright -- DPI has new information sheet on performance rights for copyrighted videorecordings; Benson appoints task force to revise Wisconsin's educational technology plan; LoTI model assessed educational technology competence; More Supported Parenting Project kits sent to libraries; NIFL supports adult literacy efforts; 'Roads to Learning' is good library resource; Continuing education and certification consultants meet; Discussion centers on improving response to reference requests; Interlibrary loan group reviews referral priorities; Integration project for information and technology literacy standards in full swing; Special service allows the blind to read newspapers by telephone; OERI releases 'Understanding Information Literacy'; NCES announces release of Public Libraries in the United States -- FY 1996; Showcase women during Black History Month; WISDOM available again on DLTCL website; Library Resource List recognized in Library Journal; Technology conference draws record crowd. |
| No. 1 (649k pdf) | Sep-Oct 1999 | Statewide library visits up nearly 2% to 27.7 million; Aug. 19 meeting set the groundwork for expanding collaborative efforts; Effort underway to identify options for collaborative library activities; Joint hearing set on library planning documents; Beloit Public Library works to increase literacy; Draft --State Superintendent's Report on Interlibrary Cooperation and Resource Sharing (8 pages); 'Down Under &Over Here' celebrates Australian, U.S. books; New DPI publication addresses censorship; CESA 11 projects see success with TLCF; New videos highlight Wisconsin's history; School library aid may increase with new state budget; School library media specialist shortage addressed; Voluntary standards help libraries plan service improvements; Questions on E-rate discounts; Calendar; Frequently asked questions about libraries and Wisconsin's public records law; Public library technology statistics from annual report; TEACH WI enters second full year.Around Wisconsin. |
Vol. 34 | Date | Articles |
| No. 8 (992k) | Jul-Aug 1999 | Library community should be proud of involvement in state budget; Teacher licensing changes will affect new school library media specialists; CCBC co-sponsors conference -- Points of View in Books for Children and Young Adults; Milwaukee TLCF project receives national recognition; Student interns play vital role at Reference and Loan; 'Picture of Health' videocassettes now available from R≪ Seventh-graders are digital time travelers; ALA welcomes technology report; Update on 'Public Library Services for Youth with Special Needs -- A Plan for Wisconsin': Getting Started in a Few Minutes a Week; The 'Youth With Special Needs Plan' and troubled teens; Directories of youth services; Committee reviewing public librarian certification; Senate Bill 204 introduced; Delivery Service Advisory Committee making progress; Group purchase for Grolier Encyclopedias available; Help needed to fully identify poem, author |
| No. 7 (471 pdf) | May-Jun 1999 | Highlights of the 2nd Annual TLCF Technical Assistance Conference; Sept. 2 is deadline for SLP 2000 orders; Deadline is Aug. 2 for LSTA special needs youth grants; New 'Outstanding Books for the College Bound' list available; CCBC website is essential professional link; New videocassettes at R&LL of interest to librarians; Teen Read Week scheduled Oct. 17-23, 1999; Wisconsin representatives attend National Legislative Day; Educational Technology Conference scheduled Oct. 12-14; YALSA announces a new award for a new millennium; Benson appoints Library Standards Task Force; DPI e-mail addresses change; CCBC names meeting room in honor of Burr. |
| No. 6 (627k pdf) | Mar-Apr 1999 | Benson appoints new LSTA Advisory Committee members; Library Legislation is current focus; TLCF conference to highlight successful projects; LaRochelle illustrates 2000 SLP materials; R&LL offers resources for Spanish and English language video instruction by immersion; Library of Congress releases digital collection; 'Storytime on the Road' -- Amery program meets needs of rural community; Child Care Information Center fills special niche;Around Wisconsin. |
| No. 5 (284k pdf) | Jan-Feb 1999 | Districts receive $11.64 per child for library materials; DLCL begins weekly electronic newsletter; Sanders is new technology consultant; New annual celebration slated April 12-18 ; CSF allocations top $14 million-from front page; 1999 LSTA grant recipients announced; Effort to improve services to underserved groups; R&LL staff work hard to fill video requests; Annual children's literature conference set April 9-10; National TV-Turnoff Week scheduled April 22-28; Author Marquerite Henry named to Milwaukee Public Library's Wisconsin Writers Wall of Fame; DPI requests introduction of three library-related bills; How do you subscribe to the DLCL's weekly newsletter E-Channel? |
| No. 4 (145k pdf) | December 1998 | BadgerLink receives more than 2 million hits since July release; $2.8 million in LSTA grants awarded for '99; Customer service, technology top video list; Committee continues exploration of statewide delivery; January delivery planned for SLP manual; Channel changes coming -- Electronic and print documents to work together; Linked System Project to explore better resource sharing; AASL launches 'FamiliesConnect'. |
| No. 3 (79k pdf) | November 1998 | This is a special section devoted to the "State Superintendent's Report on Interlibrary Cooperation and Resource Sharing1995-99." |
| No. 2 (291k pdf) | October 1998 | New DLCL-sponsored resources heralded statewide; Benson announces education initiatives; BadgerLink opens the world of information to Wisconsin; Library budget initiatives; Sesquicentennial year offers rich video programs; Statewide Delivery Services Advisory Committee established; Hedberg chosen Library of the Year; KidsClick! helps guide children on the web; Library space needs outline available on DLCL web page; National Library Week 1999 theme announced. |
| No. 1 (472k pdf) | September 1998 | BadgerLink now available statewide; BadgerLink FAQ on DLCL web page; Mora's Summer Library Program art inspires Oshkosh students; WLA annual conference scheduled Oct. 27-30 in Lake Geneva; Many Chapter 43 provisions added or updated; Stumpers challenge library staff members; YALSA to sponsor first 'Teen Read Week' October 19-25; Many library initiatives underway; Channel Readership Survey; Special Needs Youth Task Force plans open forums this fall; Newsline for the blind; Videos abound about horses, horsemanship; Genealogy material requests top list at Reference and Loan; Types of genealogical materials available; Internet teach-in set for September launch. |
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| No. 9 (228k pdf) | June 1998 | 153 districts share $6.4 million in technology literacy funds; Potter to lead DPI Division for Libraries and Community Learning; Winters Folke leaves DPI after 20 years; Anders Dahlgren to leave DPI; Work progressing on full text project; Library law changes take effect July 1, 1998; R&LL's VHS Videocassette Loan Catalog now on the Web;Reference and Loan readies six WISCAT products; WLA conference scheduled Oct. 27 in Lake Geneva. |
| No. 8 (600k pdf) | May 1998 | Librarians gather to address special needs of youths; Sesquicentennial is ideal time to compile library history; Youths with DisabilitiesA Parent's Perspective; Resources identified at Special Needs Conference; Superintendent Benson approves 1999 LSTA grants; Cross is new DPI library consultant; DLCL to document library building records; Guidelines for writing local library history; Brenda Baker is artist for 1999 Summer Library Program; Vera Williams Wins 1998 Charlotte Zolotow Award; TEACH Board outlines T1 line requirements; Video service applications available on TEACH web page; Grants provide honoraria for speeches by Wisconsin authors; Building blocks of literacy begin at home. |
| No. 7 (252k pdf) | April 1998 | Development of strategic plan for technology discussed; WAPL Spring Conference theme is 'Many Hats: Blending Old and New'; R&LL now has videos available on supported employment for the developmentally disabled; Public library legislation awaits Assembly action; DPI opposes SB 1619; New Storylords software now available for young readers; Information and Technology Literacy Standards being developed; Internet course on virtual collection development offered by UW-Madison; CCIC now located at Reference and Loan; Libraries eligible for donated supplies program; Poems sought by patrons; Bugher letter updates BadgerNet video services; DPI announced new weekly Internet-based news service; SB 487 would change document depository program. |
| No. 6 (378k pdf) | March 1998 | Level funding proposed for library programs in FY99 budget; WETC scheduled Oct. 6-8, 1998; National Leadership Grants to enhance library services; LSTA preliminary proposals outlined; Governor appoints Rep. Hanson as TEACH director; ETN will focus on 1999 LSTA program; ALA sponsors 'Great Sites' Web page; Successful library technology planning outlined; Sen. McCain introduces Internet School Filtering Act; E-Rate technology plan criteria; UW-Madison serial holdings now available on-line; Promotional ideas sought for Teach-In. |
| No. 5 (347k pdf) | February 1998 | Governor announces TEACH Board appointments; 'Read Across America' slated March 2; Full-text database project underway; Smaller Common School Fund allocations coming; State aid payments total $12.8 million; Special needs Youth Task Force members announced; Literature awards announced. |
| No. 4 (567k pdf) | Dec. 1997/Jan. 1998 | Library Technology Planning Conference scheduled Feb. 23-24; Library technology highlighted in 1997-99 budget; 1999 Summer Library Program theme announced ("Go Global: Read!"); WISCAT on the World Wide Web available free to libraries; At-risk youth initiative launched to ensure equitable library access; Public Internet access at nation's library systems increases sharply; LSCA grants support special services; Federal LSTA appropriation determined. |
| No. 3 (504k pdf) | November 1997 | Libraries should look toward millennium; Statewide project will give access to full-text databases; Internet Search helps family; Media can support learning. |
| No. 2 (599k pdf) | October 1997 | Conference to chart future development of library technology; Benson appoints LSTA Advisory Committee advisors; Youth projects serve disadvantaged, disabled; Libraries can get discounts; Areas, achievements, attitudes explored. |
| No. 1 (473k pdf) | September 1997 | Library bill sent to Legislature; Interloan delivery study weighs costs to expand services; Mending, microfilming save old books; Historical documents 'best practices' being developed; Library, educational, scholarly groups join forces to promote fair use; 1997 Wisconsin Family Read-In book review; Districts share $3 million in federal grants; R&LL staff seek ways to extend collections. |
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| No. 11 (473k pdf) | Jul-Aug 1997 | Folke appointed DLCL head; Supreme Court rules Communications Decency Act unconstitutional; Grants awarded as Wisconsin adopts new LSTA priorities; Vigilance, debate refocus needed after CDA ruling; $2.5 million support technology, resource sharing, service projects; How do schools and libraries take advantage of FCC-mandated telecommunications discounts?; Gates Foundation to fund Internet Access; WISCAT celebrates 15th birthday; Staff development materials available. |
| No. 10 (536k pdf) | June 1997 | Telecommunications discounts will benefit libraries, schools; Youth librarians zap into the past at rural historic site; Libraries can help with sesquicentennial projects; Children's book awards announced; School libraries suffer most from North Dakota floods; Staff seek ways to continue R&LL support for local reference servcie; Videos on professional topics for loan. |
| No. 9 (504k pdf) | May 1997 | Supreme Court to issue CDA opinion in June;National study to yield data on libraries and the Internet; Grant supports Internet training for librarians; Revised policy covers the types of legal help available; Requesters must be aware of copyright laws. |
| No. 8 (662k pdf) | April 1997 | Nix chooses public library focus; Study committee report to produce three library bills; LSTA plan outlines new grant program goals; SRLAAWãwho participates; what do they do?; Mora designs poster for splashy '98 SLP; Password gives WISCAT access; Spring QuILL is new and improved; Visits help librarians learn about resources. |
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