1. Draft of Wisconsin Public Library Standards, 5th Edition
2. Podcast Explains 21st Century Skills
3. Website of the Week - FactCheck.org
4. Calendar
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1. DRAFT OF WISCONSIN PUBLIC LIBRARY STANDARDS, 5TH EDITION
The Public Library Development Team of DLTCL has released a preliminary draft of the latest revision to the Wisconsin Public Library Standards. The new edition builds on the previous editions, consisting of a series of checklists organized in broad categories such as governance, staffing, collections, facility, and services that public libraries can use as a planning and assessment tool. Also included are tables of quantitative standards (known as "percentile measures" in the early editions) that can be used to help measure a basic level of public library service and also provide a pathway to excellence in library service. The document can be found at http://pld.dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/pld/pdf/standards5_draft.pdf
Wisconsin's public library standards are voluntary. It is up to each library to decide if they want to use the standards document to help evaluate their library and plan for the future.
Public library directors, staff, trustees, and others are invited to review the draft standards. Comments or questions can be submitted to John DeBacher, Public Library Administration Consultant at john.debacher@dpi.wi.gov. Please note that the glossary and bibliography have not yet been updated.
2. PODCAST EXPLAINS 21ST CENTURY SKILLS
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) offers a 4.30 minute podcast on 21st century skills by IMLS Acting Director Marsha L. Semmel. In this podcast, Semmel explains:
* What are 21st century skills?
* Where did the 21st century skills movement come from?
* Where do libraries and museums fit in the 21st century skills movement?
Semmel also refers to "Making the Learning Connection," a national campaign aimed at engaging museums, libraries, and civic leaders in meeting the 21st century learning needs of their communities. Links to the podcast and additional information on the campaign are available here:
http://www.imls.gov/news/2010/081110.shtm.
3. WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
FactCheck.org -- http://www.factcheck.org/ -- A project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania, FactCheck.org describes itself as a "nonpartisan, nonprofit 'consumer advocate' for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics. We monitor the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews and news releases. Our goal is to apply the best practices of both journalism and scholarship, and to increase public knowledge and understanding." (website reference courtesy of refdesk.com)
4. CALENDAR
September 10, 2010 - Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) meeting, Fish Creek
September 13-17, 2010 - AskAway Awareness Week 2010
September 17, 2010 - Public Library System Directors Annual Meeting, Madison
September 24, 2010 - Public Library System Continuing Education and Certification Consultants Annual Meeting, Madison
September 25, 2010 - Public Library System Youth Services Consultants Annual Meeting, Madison
September 25-October 2, 2010 - Banned Books Week
October 26, 2010 - Instructional Media and Technology (IMT) Team Regional Meeting, Oconomowoc
November 1, 2010 - Instructional Media and Technology (IMT) Team Regional Meeting, Rice Lake
November 2-5, 2010 - Wisconsin Library Association annual conference, Wisconsin Dells
November 12, 2010 - Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) meeting, TBC
November 15, 2010 - Instructional Media and Technology (IMT) Team Regional Meeting, Wisconsin Dells
November 16-17, 2010 - Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Advisory Committee meeting, Madison
November 17, 2010 - Instructional Media and Technology (IMT) Team Regional Meeting, Green Bay
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To access previous issues of Channel Weekly, or to subscribe or unsubscribe,
go to: http://channel.dpi.wi.gov/chn_chweekly
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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) 267-9207
2. Podcast Explains 21st Century Skills
3. Website of the Week - FactCheck.org
4. Calendar
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1. DRAFT OF WISCONSIN PUBLIC LIBRARY STANDARDS, 5TH EDITION
The Public Library Development Team of DLTCL has released a preliminary draft of the latest revision to the Wisconsin Public Library Standards. The new edition builds on the previous editions, consisting of a series of checklists organized in broad categories such as governance, staffing, collections, facility, and services that public libraries can use as a planning and assessment tool. Also included are tables of quantitative standards (known as "percentile measures" in the early editions) that can be used to help measure a basic level of public library service and also provide a pathway to excellence in library service. The document can be found at http://pld.dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/pld/pdf/standards5_draft.pdf
Wisconsin's public library standards are voluntary. It is up to each library to decide if they want to use the standards document to help evaluate their library and plan for the future.
Public library directors, staff, trustees, and others are invited to review the draft standards. Comments or questions can be submitted to John DeBacher, Public Library Administration Consultant at john.debacher@dpi.wi.gov. Please note that the glossary and bibliography have not yet been updated.
2. PODCAST EXPLAINS 21ST CENTURY SKILLS
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) offers a 4.30 minute podcast on 21st century skills by IMLS Acting Director Marsha L. Semmel. In this podcast, Semmel explains:
* What are 21st century skills?
* Where did the 21st century skills movement come from?
* Where do libraries and museums fit in the 21st century skills movement?
Semmel also refers to "Making the Learning Connection," a national campaign aimed at engaging museums, libraries, and civic leaders in meeting the 21st century learning needs of their communities. Links to the podcast and additional information on the campaign are available here:
http://www.imls.gov/news/2010/081110.shtm.
3. WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
FactCheck.org -- http://www.factcheck.org/ -- A project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania, FactCheck.org describes itself as a "nonpartisan, nonprofit 'consumer advocate' for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics. We monitor the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews and news releases. Our goal is to apply the best practices of both journalism and scholarship, and to increase public knowledge and understanding." (website reference courtesy of refdesk.com)
4. CALENDAR
September 10, 2010 - Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) meeting, Fish Creek
September 13-17, 2010 - AskAway Awareness Week 2010
September 17, 2010 - Public Library System Directors Annual Meeting, Madison
September 24, 2010 - Public Library System Continuing Education and Certification Consultants Annual Meeting, Madison
September 25, 2010 - Public Library System Youth Services Consultants Annual Meeting, Madison
September 25-October 2, 2010 - Banned Books Week
October 26, 2010 - Instructional Media and Technology (IMT) Team Regional Meeting, Oconomowoc
November 1, 2010 - Instructional Media and Technology (IMT) Team Regional Meeting, Rice Lake
November 2-5, 2010 - Wisconsin Library Association annual conference, Wisconsin Dells
November 12, 2010 - Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) meeting, TBC
November 15, 2010 - Instructional Media and Technology (IMT) Team Regional Meeting, Wisconsin Dells
November 16-17, 2010 - Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Advisory Committee meeting, Madison
November 17, 2010 - Instructional Media and Technology (IMT) Team Regional Meeting, Green Bay
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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) 267-9207
For questions about this information, contact Roslyn Wise (608) 266-6439