1. Reminder: Public hearing set on public librarian certification and public library system audit rules changes
2. Connecting to Collections partners sought
3. LSTA Advisory Committee nominations sought
4. Call for Nominations: 2011 National Medal for Museum and Library Service
5. Grants to support innovative programs that promote reading for pleasure for young adults
6. Youth Media Awards webcast on January 10
7. Website of the Week: Popular New Year's Resolutions
8. Calendar
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1. REMINDER: PUBLIC HEARING SET ON PUBLIC LIBRARIAN CERTIFICATION AND PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM AUDIT RULES CHANGES
The Department of Public Instruction will hold a public hearing to consider changes in the rules relating to public librarian certification and public library system audits. The hearing will be held Thursday, January 13, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to noon at Resources for Libraries and Lifelong Learning (formerly the Reference and Loan Library), 2109 South Stoughton Road, Madison.
The hearing site is fully accessible to people with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to access any meeting, please contact Michael Cross, Director, Public Library Development, at michael.cross@dpi.wi.gov, (608) 267-9225, or leave a message with the Teletypewriter (TTY) at (608) 267-2427 at least 10 days prior to the hearing date. Reasonable accommodation includes materials prepared in an alternative format, as provided under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The administrative rule and fiscal note are available on the internet at http://pb.dpi.wi.gov/pb_rulespg. A copy of the proposed rule and the fiscal estimate also may be obtained by sending an email request to lori.slauson@dpi.wi.gov or by writing to:
Lori Slauson, Administrative Rules and Federal Grants Coordinator
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
125 South Webster Street
P.O. Box 7841
Madison, WI 53707
Written comments on the proposed rules received by Ms. Slauson at the above mail or email address no later than January 19, 2011, will be given the same consideration as testimony presented at the hearing.
2. CONNECTING TO CONNECTIONS PARTNERS MEET
Representatives of libraries, museums, historical societies, and tribal communities across Wisconsin met on January 5, 2011, to continue their work on the Connecting to Collections Planning Grant. IMLS (Institute of Museum and Library Services) Connecting to Collections planning grants are designed to foster networks among organizations in a state, commonwealth, or territory to provide safe conditions for its collections, develop emergency plans, assign responsibility for collections care, and marshal public and private support for collections care. Once a state has completed the planning process, it may be possible to apply for an implementation grant.
The group included staff from the Buffalo County Historical Society, the Oneida Nation, The T. B. Scott Free Library, Wisconsin Library Services, the Logan Museum of Anthropology, the Wisconsin Historical Society, and the Department of Public Instruction, among others. The Midwest Art Conservation Center (MACC), based in Minneapolis, is a key partner in the planning grant. MACC will work with the collaborating organizations to assess preservation needs through a survey and focus groups and it will develop a statistical and narrative final report showing the findings of the survey and focus groups and articulating recommendations and a prioritized plan of action to meet identified needs.
The Institute of Museum and Library Services' (IMLS) Connecting to Collections initiative is designed to help libraries, museums, and archives address issues identified in the Heritage Health Index (HHI), a report on the dire state of the nation's collections. The HHI survey, conducted by Heritage Preservation with IMLS support, found that 80 percent of collecting institutions did not have an emergency plan for their collections or trained staff to carry it out, and approximately 190 million objects could be lost in just a few short years without immediate attention. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) applied for and received $39,635 for a Connecting to Collections planning grant to bring together statewide partners in a collaborative planning effort.
IMLS Connecting to Collections planning grants have been offered for three years, and IMLS recently announced 14 new planning grants to foster networks among organizations in a state, commonwealth, or territory to provide safe conditions for its collections and develop emergency plans.
The Connecting to Collections partnership is preparing a survey designed to assess the preservation and conservation needs of libraries, museums, and historical societies. It will be shared with organizations statewide in the coming weeks. All organizations receiving the survey are encouraged to respond. Your participation is essential to creating a comprehensive view of the health of Wisconsin collections.
3. LSTA ADVISORY COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS SOUGHT
Several members of the LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) Advisory Committee have completed their terms on the committee as of the end of 2010 and suggestions for new members to serve on the committee are sought. The LSTA Advisory Committee advises the State Superintendent of Public Instruction on matters pertaining to the administration of the LSTA program. Membership on the committee includes representatives from libraries and library systems of various types and sizes and from different geographic areas of the state. Members of the committee are appointed to serve staggered three-year terms and the committee usually meets twice a year, in the spring and in the fall.
The nomination form is located at: http://pld.dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/pld/pdf/lstadvfrm09.pdf. Please contact Terrie Howe, LSTA Program Coordinator, at teresa.howe@dpi.wi.gov or (608) 266-2413 if you have any questions. A list of the 2010 LSTA Advisory Committee members is available on the web at http://pld.dpi.wi.gov/pld_lstaadvcom.
4. CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: 2011 NATIONAL MEDAL FOR MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICE
Supporters of outstanding museums and libraries are encouraged to nominate these institutions for the National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation's highest honor for exemplary museum and library community service. The National Medal honors museums and libraries that make extraordinary civic, educational, economic, environmental, and social contributions. Medal winners receive a $10,000 award and are honored at a National Medal award ceremony held in Washington, D.C.
Any individual, including a museum or library employee, may nominate a museum or library in the United States and its territories for the National Medal. Public or private nonprofit museums, including zoos, art, history, science and technology, children's, and natural history museums; historic houses, nature centers, and botanical gardens; and all types of nonprofit libraries, including public, school, academic, research, and archival, are eligible to receive this honor.
For more information and to access the nomination form, please go to: http://www.imls.gov/about/medals. A complete application will include a five-page, single-spaced narrative; financial statements for the past two fiscal years; and up to three letters of support. These nominating materials are reviewed by members of the National Museum and Library Services Board, a presidentially appointed policy advisory board of IMLS. Based on their recommendations, the IMLS Director selects the final winners.
Nominations must be postmarked by February 15, 2011 to this address (no faxes or emails will be accepted):
The National Medal for Museum and Library Service
Office of the Director
Institute of Museum and Library Services
1800 M St. NW 9th Floor
Washington, DC 20036-5802
5. GRANTS TO SUPPORT INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE READING FOR PLEASURE FOR YOUNG ADULTS
The Margaret Alexander Edwards Trust has announced the availability of Margaret Alexander Edwards Trust Grants for Public and School Libraries. These small grants (under $5,000) are for school and public libraries seeking to offer innovative programs that promote reading for pleasure for young adults. There is no specific deadline to apply. Applications will be received and reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications that feature new or creative programs will receive special consideration over those simply seeking funds for collection development or for a book discussion group. For further information and/or for an application, please contact:
Julian L. Lapides, Esquire, Trust Manager
600 Wyndhurst Avenue, Suite 246
Baltimore, MD 21210
Phone: 410-464-0100
The Trust prefers to be contacted by mail or phone.
6. YOUTH MEDIA AWARDS WEBCAST ON JANUARY 10
The American Library Association (ALA) will provide a free live webcast of its Youth Media Awards. The number of available connections for the Webcast is limited and the broadcast is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Online visitors can view the live Webcast the morning of the announcements. Those interested in following the action live should bookmark http://alawebcast.unikron.com. The Youth Media Awards will begin at 7:45 a.m. PST on January 10, 2011, but visitors should be able to begin logging on to the Webcast at 7:30 a.m. PST. To learn about the Young Adult Library Service's (YALSA) six literary awards, visit http://www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists.
7. WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
Popular New Year's Resolutions - http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/New_Years_Resolutions.shtml - This site from USA.gov, the official home page of the U.S. government, list commonly mentioned New Year's Resolutions such as drink less alcohol, get fit, quit smoking, volunteer to help others, etc. Each suggestion has links to related government sites.
8. CALENDAR
January 21, 2011 - Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) meeting, by web conference
February 22, 2011 - WEMTA/WLA Library Legislative Day, Madison
March 20-22, 2011 - Wisconsin Educational Media and Technology Association (WEMTA) conference, Madison
May 4-6, 2011 - Wisconsin Association of Public Libraries (WAPL) annual conference, Madison
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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: (608) 267-9207
2. Connecting to Collections partners sought
3. LSTA Advisory Committee nominations sought
4. Call for Nominations: 2011 National Medal for Museum and Library Service
5. Grants to support innovative programs that promote reading for pleasure for young adults
6. Youth Media Awards webcast on January 10
7. Website of the Week: Popular New Year's Resolutions
8. Calendar
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1. REMINDER: PUBLIC HEARING SET ON PUBLIC LIBRARIAN CERTIFICATION AND PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM AUDIT RULES CHANGES
The Department of Public Instruction will hold a public hearing to consider changes in the rules relating to public librarian certification and public library system audits. The hearing will be held Thursday, January 13, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to noon at Resources for Libraries and Lifelong Learning (formerly the Reference and Loan Library), 2109 South Stoughton Road, Madison.
The hearing site is fully accessible to people with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to access any meeting, please contact Michael Cross, Director, Public Library Development, at michael.cross@dpi.wi.gov, (608) 267-9225, or leave a message with the Teletypewriter (TTY) at (608) 267-2427 at least 10 days prior to the hearing date. Reasonable accommodation includes materials prepared in an alternative format, as provided under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The administrative rule and fiscal note are available on the internet at http://pb.dpi.wi.gov/pb_rulespg. A copy of the proposed rule and the fiscal estimate also may be obtained by sending an email request to lori.slauson@dpi.wi.gov or by writing to:
Lori Slauson, Administrative Rules and Federal Grants Coordinator
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
125 South Webster Street
P.O. Box 7841
Madison, WI 53707
Written comments on the proposed rules received by Ms. Slauson at the above mail or email address no later than January 19, 2011, will be given the same consideration as testimony presented at the hearing.
2. CONNECTING TO CONNECTIONS PARTNERS MEET
Representatives of libraries, museums, historical societies, and tribal communities across Wisconsin met on January 5, 2011, to continue their work on the Connecting to Collections Planning Grant. IMLS (Institute of Museum and Library Services) Connecting to Collections planning grants are designed to foster networks among organizations in a state, commonwealth, or territory to provide safe conditions for its collections, develop emergency plans, assign responsibility for collections care, and marshal public and private support for collections care. Once a state has completed the planning process, it may be possible to apply for an implementation grant.
The group included staff from the Buffalo County Historical Society, the Oneida Nation, The T. B. Scott Free Library, Wisconsin Library Services, the Logan Museum of Anthropology, the Wisconsin Historical Society, and the Department of Public Instruction, among others. The Midwest Art Conservation Center (MACC), based in Minneapolis, is a key partner in the planning grant. MACC will work with the collaborating organizations to assess preservation needs through a survey and focus groups and it will develop a statistical and narrative final report showing the findings of the survey and focus groups and articulating recommendations and a prioritized plan of action to meet identified needs.
The Institute of Museum and Library Services' (IMLS) Connecting to Collections initiative is designed to help libraries, museums, and archives address issues identified in the Heritage Health Index (HHI), a report on the dire state of the nation's collections. The HHI survey, conducted by Heritage Preservation with IMLS support, found that 80 percent of collecting institutions did not have an emergency plan for their collections or trained staff to carry it out, and approximately 190 million objects could be lost in just a few short years without immediate attention. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) applied for and received $39,635 for a Connecting to Collections planning grant to bring together statewide partners in a collaborative planning effort.
IMLS Connecting to Collections planning grants have been offered for three years, and IMLS recently announced 14 new planning grants to foster networks among organizations in a state, commonwealth, or territory to provide safe conditions for its collections and develop emergency plans.
The Connecting to Collections partnership is preparing a survey designed to assess the preservation and conservation needs of libraries, museums, and historical societies. It will be shared with organizations statewide in the coming weeks. All organizations receiving the survey are encouraged to respond. Your participation is essential to creating a comprehensive view of the health of Wisconsin collections.
3. LSTA ADVISORY COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS SOUGHT
Several members of the LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) Advisory Committee have completed their terms on the committee as of the end of 2010 and suggestions for new members to serve on the committee are sought. The LSTA Advisory Committee advises the State Superintendent of Public Instruction on matters pertaining to the administration of the LSTA program. Membership on the committee includes representatives from libraries and library systems of various types and sizes and from different geographic areas of the state. Members of the committee are appointed to serve staggered three-year terms and the committee usually meets twice a year, in the spring and in the fall.
The nomination form is located at: http://pld.dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/pld/pdf/lstadvfrm09.pdf. Please contact Terrie Howe, LSTA Program Coordinator, at teresa.howe@dpi.wi.gov or (608) 266-2413 if you have any questions. A list of the 2010 LSTA Advisory Committee members is available on the web at http://pld.dpi.wi.gov/pld_lstaadvcom.
4. CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: 2011 NATIONAL MEDAL FOR MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICE
Supporters of outstanding museums and libraries are encouraged to nominate these institutions for the National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation's highest honor for exemplary museum and library community service. The National Medal honors museums and libraries that make extraordinary civic, educational, economic, environmental, and social contributions. Medal winners receive a $10,000 award and are honored at a National Medal award ceremony held in Washington, D.C.
Any individual, including a museum or library employee, may nominate a museum or library in the United States and its territories for the National Medal. Public or private nonprofit museums, including zoos, art, history, science and technology, children's, and natural history museums; historic houses, nature centers, and botanical gardens; and all types of nonprofit libraries, including public, school, academic, research, and archival, are eligible to receive this honor.
For more information and to access the nomination form, please go to: http://www.imls.gov/about/medals. A complete application will include a five-page, single-spaced narrative; financial statements for the past two fiscal years; and up to three letters of support. These nominating materials are reviewed by members of the National Museum and Library Services Board, a presidentially appointed policy advisory board of IMLS. Based on their recommendations, the IMLS Director selects the final winners.
Nominations must be postmarked by February 15, 2011 to this address (no faxes or emails will be accepted):
The National Medal for Museum and Library Service
Office of the Director
Institute of Museum and Library Services
1800 M St. NW 9th Floor
Washington, DC 20036-5802
5. GRANTS TO SUPPORT INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE READING FOR PLEASURE FOR YOUNG ADULTS
The Margaret Alexander Edwards Trust has announced the availability of Margaret Alexander Edwards Trust Grants for Public and School Libraries. These small grants (under $5,000) are for school and public libraries seeking to offer innovative programs that promote reading for pleasure for young adults. There is no specific deadline to apply. Applications will be received and reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications that feature new or creative programs will receive special consideration over those simply seeking funds for collection development or for a book discussion group. For further information and/or for an application, please contact:
Julian L. Lapides, Esquire, Trust Manager
600 Wyndhurst Avenue, Suite 246
Baltimore, MD 21210
Phone: 410-464-0100
The Trust prefers to be contacted by mail or phone.
6. YOUTH MEDIA AWARDS WEBCAST ON JANUARY 10
The American Library Association (ALA) will provide a free live webcast of its Youth Media Awards. The number of available connections for the Webcast is limited and the broadcast is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Online visitors can view the live Webcast the morning of the announcements. Those interested in following the action live should bookmark http://alawebcast.unikron.com. The Youth Media Awards will begin at 7:45 a.m. PST on January 10, 2011, but visitors should be able to begin logging on to the Webcast at 7:30 a.m. PST. To learn about the Young Adult Library Service's (YALSA) six literary awards, visit http://www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists.
7. WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
Popular New Year's Resolutions - http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/New_Years_Resolutions.shtml - This site from USA.gov, the official home page of the U.S. government, list commonly mentioned New Year's Resolutions such as drink less alcohol, get fit, quit smoking, volunteer to help others, etc. Each suggestion has links to related government sites.
8. CALENDAR
January 21, 2011 - Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) meeting, by web conference
February 22, 2011 - WEMTA/WLA Library Legislative Day, Madison
March 20-22, 2011 - Wisconsin Educational Media and Technology Association (WEMTA) conference, Madison
May 4-6, 2011 - Wisconsin Association of Public Libraries (WAPL) annual conference, Madison
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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: (608) 267-9207
For questions about this information, contact Roslyn Wise (608) 266-6439