1. LSTA applications for 2010 projects
2. Schedule a "Typical Week" Tally for October
3. Rock Springs Public Library opens again after floods
4. BadgerLink's Lunchtime Webinar series…BadgerLunch
5. Wisconsin Heritage Online recognized by the American Library Association
6. IMLS sponsors Pavilion of the States at the 9th Annual National Book Festival
7. Website of the Week - Kids.gov
8. Calendar
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1. LSTA APPLICATIONS FOR 2010 PROJECTS
Public libraries, public library systems, and other agencies submitted eighty-six (86) applications in ten (10) different categories for Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) projects to occur in 2010. The applications requested funds for a variety of projects. Outside reviewers (librarians and other subject experts from around the state) will evaluate the applications submitted in the competitive grant categories over the next few weeks. The projects, grant category rankings, and overall LSTA program for 2010 will be reviewed by the LSTA Advisory Committee at its meeting on November 11-12, 2009. State Superintendent Tony Evers will announce the grant awards by the end of December.
The preliminary dollars budgeted for each grant category, the dollars requested in the applications, and the number of applications received, are listed below.
The competitive grant categories are the following:
Health Information Awareness Projects: $20,000 budgeted; $21,767 requested; 2 applications
Innovative Use of Technology Projects: $50,000 budgeted; $62,461 requested; 9 applications
Digitization of Local Resources Projects: $30,000 budgeted; $56,656 requested; 12 applications
Digitization - Large Library Projects: $30,000 budgeted; $31,943 requested; 3 applications
Literacy Projects: $250,000 budgeted; $127,308 requested; 7 applications
Multi-type Planning & Collaboration: $25,000 budgeted; $6,000 requested; 3 applications
JOBS - Searching, Training & Support: $150,000 budgeted; $238,790 requested; 14 applications
The non-competitive grant categories are the following:
Accessibility - Public Library Systems: $150,000 budgeted and requested; 17 applications
Delivery Projects: $90,000 budgeted and requested; 2 applications
Library System Technology Projects: $350,000 budgeted and requested; 17 applications
The total amount budgeted for the category projects was $1,145,000; the total requested was $1,134,925.
For more information, contact Terrie Howe, DPI LSTA program coordinator, at (608) 266-2413 or teresa.howe@dpi.wi.gov.
2. SCHEDULE A "TYPICAL WEEK" TALLY FOR OCTOBER
There are several questions in the Library Services section of the public library annual report that require the public library to either tally counts throughout the year, or, if that is not feasible, to collect data for a "typical week." If your library does not routinely count each patron coming into the library (visits), each reference question, or each patron using a computer, then the library must conduct a tally during a typical week in October each year.
The questions on the annual report that might be answered with data collected during "typical week" counts are all included in Section III of the annual report, under "Library Services":
• Reference Transactions,
• Library Visits (patron count), and
• Number of Users of Public Internet Computers
Libraries may use electronic or mechanical means of collecting the data throughout the year, such as infra-red door counters, or software to manage public access to Internet workstations. But if the library does not count use throughout the year, then the library should schedule at least one week in October to collect appropriate data (for comparative purposes, the national guidelines dictate that the one week survey should be done in October).
Under no circumstances may the library estimate the numbers to be reported, or report the number submitted in prior years. For instance, libraries should not adjust their previous year's count for reference based on circulation changes, or as a ratio of their door count numbers, or other criteria. For more information, please see the article "Preparing for the Annual Report: Scheduling a 'Typical Week' Tally" on page 9 of the Summer 2009 issue of Channel, available here: http://channel.dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/channel/pdf/chn4404.pdf.
3. ROCK SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY OPENS AGAIN AFTER FLOODS
The Rock Springs Public Library in Sauk County has been closed due to flood damage since the spring of 2008. The community has again rallied with support for the library and the library will re-open to the public on Saturday, October 3, 2009. The library had finished remodeling on June 6, 2008, held an ceremony dedicating the new facility on June 7, and on June 8 they lost almost everything when the Baraboo River flooded. Money from FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, covered some of the costs to restore damage to the floor and walls. Library service will resume on October 3, and a ceremony will be held when services in the rest of the village facility resume.
The LaValle Public Library, also in Sauk County, has been closed since the floods of 2008, and will not resume services until a later date.
4. ANNOUNCING BADGERLINK'S LUNCHTIME WEBINAR SERIES…BADGERLUNCH
Want to learn how BadgerLink can help you and your library patrons or students? Often wonder what BadgerLink has to offer? Need to squeeze learning into an already tight schedule? Ever want to eat lunch with a Badger? Ok, well…we are kidding about this last one…
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Reference and Loan Library, has organized the BadgerLunch webinar series to help folks make better use of BadgerLink.
This series of learning sessions will explore BadgerLink's rich collection of information tools. Each session covers one resource, database, or interface. All sessions are open to anyone who wants to learn. Topics include a description of the information/learning resource, searching techniques, and helpful features. All sessions are Thursdays at noon and last 30-45 minutes. Our first season schedule is below.
BadgerLink is a project of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning. The goal is to provide access to quality online information resources for all Wisconsin residents.
Fall 2009 Schedule
Support and Access
DATE: October 1, 2009
SESSION TITLE: How Do I Get Access to BadgerLink?
TO REGISTER: http://www.uwex.edu/ics/wlwreg/wlwwelcome.cfm
Newspapers and History
DATE: October 8, 2009
SESSION TITLE: Current News from Newspaper Source Plus
TO REGISTER: http://support.ebsco.com/customtraining
DATE: October 15, 2009
SESSION TITLE: Historical Newspapers from Access NewspaperArchive
TO REGISTER: http://www.uwex.edu/ics/wlwreg/wlwwelcome.cfm
DATE: October 22, 2009
SESSION TITLE: History Learning Resources from Britannica Encyclopedia School Edition
TO REGISTER: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/995123153
DATE: October 29, 2009
SESSION TITLE: History Reference Center from Ebsco
TO REGISTER: http://support.ebsco.com/customtraining
Science and Technology
DATE: November 5, 2009
SESSION TITLE: Science Reference Center
TO REGISTER: http://support.ebsco.com/customtraining
DATE: November 12, 2009
SESSION TITLE: Science Learning Resources from Britannica Encyclopedia School Edition
TO REGISTER: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/244752680
DATE: November 19, 2009
SESSION TITLE: Science Fulltext Resources from Ebsco
TO REGISTER: http://support.ebsco.com/customtraining
Money and Business
DATE: December 3, 2009
SESSION TITLE: Company Profiles , Industry Profiles, Country Reports, Business news, and Market Research from Business Source Premier
TO REGISTER: http://support.ebsco.com/customtraining
DATE: December 12, 2009
SESSION TITLE: Money and Business Learning Resources from Britannica Encyclopedia School Edition
TO REGISTER: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/393349712
DATE: December 17, 2009
SESSION TITLE: Business Information Resources from Ebsco
TO REGISTER: http://support.ebsco.com/customtraining
BadgerLunch Basic Information
What do I need to participate?
Generally speaking the requirements include a reliably fast internet connection, a recent version of a web browser, speakers on your computer or headphones to listen to the presenter. A telephone isn't strictly required. Users can type instant messages to ask questions. Each vendor's webinar system may have specific requirements. DPI strongly suggests checking for additional requirements when registering.
Do I need to register in advance?
Yes, we strongly suggest you register in advance.
Who is presenting?
For most of the series, a professional trainer from each of product vendors will host each session. The session on access and authentication is hosted Lisa Reale, BadgerLink Coordinator.
I am not a librarian or a teacher. Does that matter? May I sign up?
Badgerlink is available to all Wisconsin residents and the BadgerLunch series is also. No prior knowledge of the resource is required. We want all Wisconsin residents to understand and use these information resources.
I can't make that time. Will the sessions be recorded?
Yes, we will record these sessions and try to make them available on the BadgerLink homepage.
Who do I contact for more with my questions about this series?
Contact the BadgerLink Coordinator, Lisa Reale, at DPIBadgerLi@dpi.wi.gov OR complete the contact form at http://rl3.dpi.wi.gov. If you have other comments regarding the series or suggestions, please contact Lisa with those as well.
Should I log into a session early?
Yes, since each session is short, please log into the webinar a few minutes early so as not to disrupt the other participants. If you have little experience with webinars, then give yourself some extra time and log in a few minutes earlier.
Who can help me to get access to BadgerLink?
Contact the BadgerLink Coordinator, Lisa Reale, at DPIBadgerLi@dpi.wi.gov or complete the contact form at http://rl3.dpi.wi.gov
I am a librarian. Can I get Continuing Education (CE) credits for these sessions?
Yes. If you are a librarian in a public library you can accrue.5 CE credit for each 30 minute session attended.
What about school library media specialists, teachers and administrators?
These folks can use sessions for their PDP's (Professional Development Plans) if it fits with established goals.
Is there an email announcement list for BadgerLink?
Yes! Visit http://www.badgerlink.net/list.html to learn more.
5. WISCONSIN HERITAGE ONLINE RECOGNIZED BY THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
The AL Direct, an online newsletter published by the American Library Association, recognized Wisconsin Heritage Online and one of its projects as its Digital Library of the Week in the September 23 edition. You can see the story at American Libraries Direct: link.ixs1.net/s/ve?eli=q442672.
The featured collection is Greetings from Milwaukee: Selections from the Thomas and Jean Ross Bliffert Postcard Collection, from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Golda Meier Library. The Thomas and Jean Ross Bliffert Postcard Collection consists of about 12,000 postcards on a broad range of local, regional, national, and international subjects. Thomas and Jean Ross Bliffert, who have been actively collecting postcards since 1945, donated the collection to the UW-Milwaukee Libraries beginning in September 1998. Although the collection is still being processed, it may be accessed upon request in Special Collections at the UWM Libraries. Greetings from Milwaukee: Selections from the Thomas and Jean Ross Bliffert Collection is a virtual collection of selected images from the larger postcard collection, and serves as an introduction to the overall collection. Due to the Blifferts' interest in historic images of their hometown, the collection contains many postcards with images of Milwaukee. This digital presentation focuses on a portion of those Milwaukee postcards produced primarily by Milwaukee publishers.
Wisconsin Heritage Online (http://wisconsinheritage.org/) is a collaborative project with contributions from public, special, and academic libraries, historical societies, and museums from all over the state. Initiated in 2004, the site continues to grow under a grant from the Nicholas Family Foundation, which supports staff who can travel across the state to help institutions get their treasures online. Teachers, students, genealogists, history buffs, and others who value Wisconsin and its wealth of digitized materials will enjoy finding interesting or useful material.
6. IMLS SPONSORS PAVILION OF THE STATES AT THE 9TH ANNUAL NATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL
Despite afternoon rains, more than 130,000 book lovers flocked to the ninth annual National Book Festival held September 26 on the National Mall. President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama acted as honorary chairs of the free festival, which was sponsored by the Library of Congress. For many families, the most popular tent was the Pavilion of the States, supported for the eighth year by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
The Pavilion of the States promotes reading and literacy projects as well as the literary traditions of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories. Representatives from state libraries and Centers for the Book provided information and answered questions about their state's authors, libraries, book festivals, book awards, and reading-promotion activities. In the pavilion, thousands of children raced to each state table getting state stamps on their maps of America. IMLS awarded a prize to each person who successfully filled the entire map.
"We were pleased to be part of this fun and interactive event that spotlights reading and literacy. It is always a pleasure to visit with state librarians and other state representatives at the Pavilion of the States. We especially love seeing the children and their families excited about reading," said Anne-Imelda M. Radice, Director of IMLS.
The Wisconsin booth was co-sponsored by the Wisconsin Center for the Book and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning. Kate Thompson of the Wisconsin Historical Society and her husband, Chris, staffed the booth on behalf of the Center for the Book. This year the Wisconsin booth's featured children's title was "Old Bear" written by Kevin Henkes and published by Greenwillow Books.
For those who were unable to attend the festival, authors' presentations are available as podcasts at http://www.loc.gov/podcasts.
Click here to see photos taken at every state library table: http://www.imls.gov/news/2009/092909_photos.shtm.
7. Website of the Week
Kids.gov -- http://www.kids.gov/ -- This site, maintained by the Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC), is the children's portal for U.S. government information. The site links to over 1,200 web pages from government agencies, schools, and educational organizations, all geared to the learning level and interest of kids and educators in grade levels kindergarten through eighth grade.
8. CALENDAR
October 13, 2009 - Library Information Technology Advisory Committee, Madison
October 20-23, 2009 - Wisconsin Library Association Annual Conference, Appleton
November 11-12, 2009 - Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Advisory Committee, Madison
November 13, 2009 - Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) meeting, Middleton
April 11-17, 2010 - National Library Week
==================================================
To access previous issues of Channel Weekly, or to subscribe or unsubscribe,
go to: http://channel.dpi.wi.gov/chn_chweekly
==================================================
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
2. Schedule a "Typical Week" Tally for October
3. Rock Springs Public Library opens again after floods
4. BadgerLink's Lunchtime Webinar series…BadgerLunch
5. Wisconsin Heritage Online recognized by the American Library Association
6. IMLS sponsors Pavilion of the States at the 9th Annual National Book Festival
7. Website of the Week - Kids.gov
8. Calendar
=================================================
1. LSTA APPLICATIONS FOR 2010 PROJECTS
Public libraries, public library systems, and other agencies submitted eighty-six (86) applications in ten (10) different categories for Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) projects to occur in 2010. The applications requested funds for a variety of projects. Outside reviewers (librarians and other subject experts from around the state) will evaluate the applications submitted in the competitive grant categories over the next few weeks. The projects, grant category rankings, and overall LSTA program for 2010 will be reviewed by the LSTA Advisory Committee at its meeting on November 11-12, 2009. State Superintendent Tony Evers will announce the grant awards by the end of December.
The preliminary dollars budgeted for each grant category, the dollars requested in the applications, and the number of applications received, are listed below.
The competitive grant categories are the following:
Health Information Awareness Projects: $20,000 budgeted; $21,767 requested; 2 applications
Innovative Use of Technology Projects: $50,000 budgeted; $62,461 requested; 9 applications
Digitization of Local Resources Projects: $30,000 budgeted; $56,656 requested; 12 applications
Digitization - Large Library Projects: $30,000 budgeted; $31,943 requested; 3 applications
Literacy Projects: $250,000 budgeted; $127,308 requested; 7 applications
Multi-type Planning & Collaboration: $25,000 budgeted; $6,000 requested; 3 applications
JOBS - Searching, Training & Support: $150,000 budgeted; $238,790 requested; 14 applications
The non-competitive grant categories are the following:
Accessibility - Public Library Systems: $150,000 budgeted and requested; 17 applications
Delivery Projects: $90,000 budgeted and requested; 2 applications
Library System Technology Projects: $350,000 budgeted and requested; 17 applications
The total amount budgeted for the category projects was $1,145,000; the total requested was $1,134,925.
For more information, contact Terrie Howe, DPI LSTA program coordinator, at (608) 266-2413 or teresa.howe@dpi.wi.gov.
2. SCHEDULE A "TYPICAL WEEK" TALLY FOR OCTOBER
There are several questions in the Library Services section of the public library annual report that require the public library to either tally counts throughout the year, or, if that is not feasible, to collect data for a "typical week." If your library does not routinely count each patron coming into the library (visits), each reference question, or each patron using a computer, then the library must conduct a tally during a typical week in October each year.
The questions on the annual report that might be answered with data collected during "typical week" counts are all included in Section III of the annual report, under "Library Services":
• Reference Transactions,
• Library Visits (patron count), and
• Number of Users of Public Internet Computers
Libraries may use electronic or mechanical means of collecting the data throughout the year, such as infra-red door counters, or software to manage public access to Internet workstations. But if the library does not count use throughout the year, then the library should schedule at least one week in October to collect appropriate data (for comparative purposes, the national guidelines dictate that the one week survey should be done in October).
Under no circumstances may the library estimate the numbers to be reported, or report the number submitted in prior years. For instance, libraries should not adjust their previous year's count for reference based on circulation changes, or as a ratio of their door count numbers, or other criteria. For more information, please see the article "Preparing for the Annual Report: Scheduling a 'Typical Week' Tally" on page 9 of the Summer 2009 issue of Channel, available here: http://channel.dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/channel/pdf/chn4404.pdf.
3. ROCK SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY OPENS AGAIN AFTER FLOODS
The Rock Springs Public Library in Sauk County has been closed due to flood damage since the spring of 2008. The community has again rallied with support for the library and the library will re-open to the public on Saturday, October 3, 2009. The library had finished remodeling on June 6, 2008, held an ceremony dedicating the new facility on June 7, and on June 8 they lost almost everything when the Baraboo River flooded. Money from FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, covered some of the costs to restore damage to the floor and walls. Library service will resume on October 3, and a ceremony will be held when services in the rest of the village facility resume.
The LaValle Public Library, also in Sauk County, has been closed since the floods of 2008, and will not resume services until a later date.
4. ANNOUNCING BADGERLINK'S LUNCHTIME WEBINAR SERIES…BADGERLUNCH
Want to learn how BadgerLink can help you and your library patrons or students? Often wonder what BadgerLink has to offer? Need to squeeze learning into an already tight schedule? Ever want to eat lunch with a Badger? Ok, well…we are kidding about this last one…
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Reference and Loan Library, has organized the BadgerLunch webinar series to help folks make better use of BadgerLink.
This series of learning sessions will explore BadgerLink's rich collection of information tools. Each session covers one resource, database, or interface. All sessions are open to anyone who wants to learn. Topics include a description of the information/learning resource, searching techniques, and helpful features. All sessions are Thursdays at noon and last 30-45 minutes. Our first season schedule is below.
BadgerLink is a project of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning. The goal is to provide access to quality online information resources for all Wisconsin residents.
Fall 2009 Schedule
Support and Access
DATE: October 1, 2009
SESSION TITLE: How Do I Get Access to BadgerLink?
TO REGISTER: http://www.uwex.edu/ics/wlwreg/wlwwelcome.cfm
Newspapers and History
DATE: October 8, 2009
SESSION TITLE: Current News from Newspaper Source Plus
TO REGISTER: http://support.ebsco.com/customtraining
DATE: October 15, 2009
SESSION TITLE: Historical Newspapers from Access NewspaperArchive
TO REGISTER: http://www.uwex.edu/ics/wlwreg/wlwwelcome.cfm
DATE: October 22, 2009
SESSION TITLE: History Learning Resources from Britannica Encyclopedia School Edition
TO REGISTER: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/995123153
DATE: October 29, 2009
SESSION TITLE: History Reference Center from Ebsco
TO REGISTER: http://support.ebsco.com/customtraining
Science and Technology
DATE: November 5, 2009
SESSION TITLE: Science Reference Center
TO REGISTER: http://support.ebsco.com/customtraining
DATE: November 12, 2009
SESSION TITLE: Science Learning Resources from Britannica Encyclopedia School Edition
TO REGISTER: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/244752680
DATE: November 19, 2009
SESSION TITLE: Science Fulltext Resources from Ebsco
TO REGISTER: http://support.ebsco.com/customtraining
Money and Business
DATE: December 3, 2009
SESSION TITLE: Company Profiles , Industry Profiles, Country Reports, Business news, and Market Research from Business Source Premier
TO REGISTER: http://support.ebsco.com/customtraining
DATE: December 12, 2009
SESSION TITLE: Money and Business Learning Resources from Britannica Encyclopedia School Edition
TO REGISTER: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/393349712
DATE: December 17, 2009
SESSION TITLE: Business Information Resources from Ebsco
TO REGISTER: http://support.ebsco.com/customtraining
BadgerLunch Basic Information
What do I need to participate?
Generally speaking the requirements include a reliably fast internet connection, a recent version of a web browser, speakers on your computer or headphones to listen to the presenter. A telephone isn't strictly required. Users can type instant messages to ask questions. Each vendor's webinar system may have specific requirements. DPI strongly suggests checking for additional requirements when registering.
Do I need to register in advance?
Yes, we strongly suggest you register in advance.
Who is presenting?
For most of the series, a professional trainer from each of product vendors will host each session. The session on access and authentication is hosted Lisa Reale, BadgerLink Coordinator.
I am not a librarian or a teacher. Does that matter? May I sign up?
Badgerlink is available to all Wisconsin residents and the BadgerLunch series is also. No prior knowledge of the resource is required. We want all Wisconsin residents to understand and use these information resources.
I can't make that time. Will the sessions be recorded?
Yes, we will record these sessions and try to make them available on the BadgerLink homepage.
Who do I contact for more with my questions about this series?
Contact the BadgerLink Coordinator, Lisa Reale, at DPIBadgerLi@dpi.wi.gov OR complete the contact form at http://rl3.dpi.wi.gov. If you have other comments regarding the series or suggestions, please contact Lisa with those as well.
Should I log into a session early?
Yes, since each session is short, please log into the webinar a few minutes early so as not to disrupt the other participants. If you have little experience with webinars, then give yourself some extra time and log in a few minutes earlier.
Who can help me to get access to BadgerLink?
Contact the BadgerLink Coordinator, Lisa Reale, at DPIBadgerLi@dpi.wi.gov or complete the contact form at http://rl3.dpi.wi.gov
I am a librarian. Can I get Continuing Education (CE) credits for these sessions?
Yes. If you are a librarian in a public library you can accrue.5 CE credit for each 30 minute session attended.
What about school library media specialists, teachers and administrators?
These folks can use sessions for their PDP's (Professional Development Plans) if it fits with established goals.
Is there an email announcement list for BadgerLink?
Yes! Visit http://www.badgerlink.net/list.html to learn more.
5. WISCONSIN HERITAGE ONLINE RECOGNIZED BY THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
The AL Direct, an online newsletter published by the American Library Association, recognized Wisconsin Heritage Online and one of its projects as its Digital Library of the Week in the September 23 edition. You can see the story at American Libraries Direct: link.ixs1.net/s/ve?eli=q442672.
The featured collection is Greetings from Milwaukee: Selections from the Thomas and Jean Ross Bliffert Postcard Collection, from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Golda Meier Library. The Thomas and Jean Ross Bliffert Postcard Collection consists of about 12,000 postcards on a broad range of local, regional, national, and international subjects. Thomas and Jean Ross Bliffert, who have been actively collecting postcards since 1945, donated the collection to the UW-Milwaukee Libraries beginning in September 1998. Although the collection is still being processed, it may be accessed upon request in Special Collections at the UWM Libraries. Greetings from Milwaukee: Selections from the Thomas and Jean Ross Bliffert Collection is a virtual collection of selected images from the larger postcard collection, and serves as an introduction to the overall collection. Due to the Blifferts' interest in historic images of their hometown, the collection contains many postcards with images of Milwaukee. This digital presentation focuses on a portion of those Milwaukee postcards produced primarily by Milwaukee publishers.
Wisconsin Heritage Online (http://wisconsinheritage.org/) is a collaborative project with contributions from public, special, and academic libraries, historical societies, and museums from all over the state. Initiated in 2004, the site continues to grow under a grant from the Nicholas Family Foundation, which supports staff who can travel across the state to help institutions get their treasures online. Teachers, students, genealogists, history buffs, and others who value Wisconsin and its wealth of digitized materials will enjoy finding interesting or useful material.
6. IMLS SPONSORS PAVILION OF THE STATES AT THE 9TH ANNUAL NATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL
Despite afternoon rains, more than 130,000 book lovers flocked to the ninth annual National Book Festival held September 26 on the National Mall. President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama acted as honorary chairs of the free festival, which was sponsored by the Library of Congress. For many families, the most popular tent was the Pavilion of the States, supported for the eighth year by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
The Pavilion of the States promotes reading and literacy projects as well as the literary traditions of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories. Representatives from state libraries and Centers for the Book provided information and answered questions about their state's authors, libraries, book festivals, book awards, and reading-promotion activities. In the pavilion, thousands of children raced to each state table getting state stamps on their maps of America. IMLS awarded a prize to each person who successfully filled the entire map.
"We were pleased to be part of this fun and interactive event that spotlights reading and literacy. It is always a pleasure to visit with state librarians and other state representatives at the Pavilion of the States. We especially love seeing the children and their families excited about reading," said Anne-Imelda M. Radice, Director of IMLS.
The Wisconsin booth was co-sponsored by the Wisconsin Center for the Book and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning. Kate Thompson of the Wisconsin Historical Society and her husband, Chris, staffed the booth on behalf of the Center for the Book. This year the Wisconsin booth's featured children's title was "Old Bear" written by Kevin Henkes and published by Greenwillow Books.
For those who were unable to attend the festival, authors' presentations are available as podcasts at http://www.loc.gov/podcasts.
Click here to see photos taken at every state library table: http://www.imls.gov/news/2009/092909_photos.shtm.
7. Website of the Week
Kids.gov -- http://www.kids.gov/ -- This site, maintained by the Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC), is the children's portal for U.S. government information. The site links to over 1,200 web pages from government agencies, schools, and educational organizations, all geared to the learning level and interest of kids and educators in grade levels kindergarten through eighth grade.
8. CALENDAR
October 13, 2009 - Library Information Technology Advisory Committee, Madison
October 20-23, 2009 - Wisconsin Library Association Annual Conference, Appleton
November 11-12, 2009 - Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Advisory Committee, Madison
November 13, 2009 - Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) meeting, Middleton
April 11-17, 2010 - National Library Week
==================================================
To access previous issues of Channel Weekly, or to subscribe or unsubscribe,
go to: http://channel.dpi.wi.gov/chn_chweekly
==================================================
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 Wise (608) 266-6439