1. DPI offices closed on February 21 for Furlough Day
2. Kiefer to speak at Library Legislative Day
3. President's 2012 budget proposal reduces IMLS funding
4. DOA declines BadgerNet fiber grant
5. Survey being conducted to inform LSTA planning and budget decisions
6. Consumer Reports on BadgerLink
7. Librarians are Packer fans, too!
8. Website of the Week - healthfinder.gov
9. Calendar
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1. DPI OFFICES CLOSED ON FEBRUARY 21 FOR FURLOUGH DAY
As part of an effort to close the state's multi-billion dollar budget deficit, all state of Wisconsin agencies were required to develop plans to manage mandated employee furloughs. February 21 was selected as one of the required furlough dates, and all DPI offices including the Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning (DLTCL) will be closed.
Messages received on February 21 will be returned as soon as possible after employees return to work. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
2. KIEFER TO SPEAK AT LIBRARY LEGISLATIVE DAY
Kurt Kiefer, administrator for the Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning, will speak at Library Legislative Day, to be held on February 22, 2011, at the Concourse Hotel in Madison. Library legislative Day is sponsored by the Wisconsin Library Association and the Wisconsin Educational Media & Technology Association and includes informational sessions followed by meetings with legislators. Also scheduled to speak are State Senator Alberta Darling (invited) and State Representative Peter Barca.
More details on Library Legislative Day are at http://www.wla.lib.wi.us/legis/day/index.htm.
3. PRESIDENT'S 2012 BUDGET PROPOSAL REDUCES IMLS FUNDING
President Obama has requested $242.6 million in fiscal year 2012 for the Institute of Museum and Library Services, or approximately $20 million below the funding level for 2011. Like last year, the president also proposed to consolidate the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries program with several other literacy programs. Of the $193.2 million requested for IMLS library programs, 84% ($161.3 million) is distributed to state library agencies. This is slightly over $11 million less than allocations for the current year. IMLS has prepared a table (PDF file) comparing the funding over time.
4. DOA DECLINES BADGERNET FIBER GRANT
The Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) has announced that because it could not resolve complex technical issues or meet federal requirements that it is declining the $23 million federal BadgerNet fiber grant. The grant, which was preliminarily approved in early 2010, was to bring fiber optic broadband connectivity to 467 public schools and libraries on the state's BadgerNet network. DOA will likely be able to provide some broadband increases using a school or library's existing (copper) network infrastructure. The DPI will continue to work with DOA and the telecommunication carriers to help our schools and libraries attain the bandwidth that they need. If you have any questions on this, please contact Bob Bocher, 608-266-2127, robert.bocher@dpi.wi.gov.
5. SURVEY BEING CONDUCTED TO INFORM LSTA PLANNING AND BUDGET DECISIONS
An online survey is being conducted on Wisconsin's use of federal LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) funds. An email invitation was sent earlier this week to selective Wisconsin library community email lists. If you received more than one invitation, please complete the survey only once.
The survey asks for feedback on past, present, and possible future funding areas for LSTA in Wisconsin. The survey takes approximately 15-20 minutes. Survey results will be used to inform LSTA planning and funding decisions, including decisions that would be required in case of funding reductions.
The survey results will also be of value as we conduct our required five-year LSTA evaluation and plan for a new five-year plan.
If you did not receive an invitation to complete the survey, you can request the survey link by sending an email to Jamie.McCanless@dpi.wi.gov. Please do not forward the survey link to others.
6. CONSUMER REPORTS ON BADGERLINK
BadgerLink provides access to quality online information resources for Wisconsin residents through a variety of educational vendors. There are over 30 databases and millions of full text journal, newspaper, and magazine articles in addition to full chapters of books, maps, images and indexes. BadgerLink (http://www.badgerlink.net/) is a project of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning. The project is funded through the Wisconsin Universal Service Fund with partial support provided by the Library Services and Technology Act using funds received from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
BadgerLink users want to research products and services using the well known Consumer Reports materials. Until now, BadgerLink patrons had to do a search for Consumer Reports and the topic. Because of popular demand, BadgerLink now offers a direct link to the Consumer Report content offered through EBSCO. To access this information scroll down and click on "Magazines" and select Consumer reports. You can then click on the year and obtain the content from Consumer Reports Magazine.
The BadgerLink staff strives to provide the best service possible to the people of Wisconsin by providing webinars on how to use BadgerLink, answering technical questions as quickly as possible, and listening to requests and suggestions.
If you have a comment or suggestion, please contact us by using the "Contact Us" link on the BadgerLink website: http://www.badgerlink.net/.
7. LIBRARIANS ARE PACKER FANS, TOO!
For something a bit on the lighter side, please read about the good sports we find in the Pittsburgh libraries. Go Packers! http://eleventhstack.wordpress.com/2011/02/15/congratulations-green-bay/.
8. WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
healthfinder.gov -- http://www.healthfinder.gov/ -- This site from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers links to reliable health information and quick guides to healthy living, personalized health advice, and tips and tools to help you and those you care about stay healthy.
9. CALENDAR
February 22, 2011 - WEMTA/WLA Library Legislative Day, Madison
March 11, 2011 - Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) meeting, by web conference
March 20-22, 2011 - Wisconsin Educational Media and Technology Association (WEMTA) conference, Madison
April 13-14, 2011 - LSTA Advisory Committee Meeting, 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. Kiefer to speak at Library Legislative Day
3. President's 2012 budget proposal reduces IMLS funding
4. DOA declines BadgerNet fiber grant
5. Survey being conducted to inform LSTA planning and budget decisions
6. Consumer Reports on BadgerLink
7. Librarians are Packer fans, too!
8. Website of the Week - healthfinder.gov
9. Calendar
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1. DPI OFFICES CLOSED ON FEBRUARY 21 FOR FURLOUGH DAY
As part of an effort to close the state's multi-billion dollar budget deficit, all state of Wisconsin agencies were required to develop plans to manage mandated employee furloughs. February 21 was selected as one of the required furlough dates, and all DPI offices including the Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning (DLTCL) will be closed.
Messages received on February 21 will be returned as soon as possible after employees return to work. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
2. KIEFER TO SPEAK AT LIBRARY LEGISLATIVE DAY
Kurt Kiefer, administrator for the Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning, will speak at Library Legislative Day, to be held on February 22, 2011, at the Concourse Hotel in Madison. Library legislative Day is sponsored by the Wisconsin Library Association and the Wisconsin Educational Media & Technology Association and includes informational sessions followed by meetings with legislators. Also scheduled to speak are State Senator Alberta Darling (invited) and State Representative Peter Barca.
More details on Library Legislative Day are at http://www.wla.lib.wi.us/legis/day/index.htm.
3. PRESIDENT'S 2012 BUDGET PROPOSAL REDUCES IMLS FUNDING
President Obama has requested $242.6 million in fiscal year 2012 for the Institute of Museum and Library Services, or approximately $20 million below the funding level for 2011. Like last year, the president also proposed to consolidate the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries program with several other literacy programs. Of the $193.2 million requested for IMLS library programs, 84% ($161.3 million) is distributed to state library agencies. This is slightly over $11 million less than allocations for the current year. IMLS has prepared a table (PDF file) comparing the funding over time.
4. DOA DECLINES BADGERNET FIBER GRANT
The Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) has announced that because it could not resolve complex technical issues or meet federal requirements that it is declining the $23 million federal BadgerNet fiber grant. The grant, which was preliminarily approved in early 2010, was to bring fiber optic broadband connectivity to 467 public schools and libraries on the state's BadgerNet network. DOA will likely be able to provide some broadband increases using a school or library's existing (copper) network infrastructure. The DPI will continue to work with DOA and the telecommunication carriers to help our schools and libraries attain the bandwidth that they need. If you have any questions on this, please contact Bob Bocher, 608-266-2127, robert.bocher@dpi.wi.gov.
5. SURVEY BEING CONDUCTED TO INFORM LSTA PLANNING AND BUDGET DECISIONS
An online survey is being conducted on Wisconsin's use of federal LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) funds. An email invitation was sent earlier this week to selective Wisconsin library community email lists. If you received more than one invitation, please complete the survey only once.
The survey asks for feedback on past, present, and possible future funding areas for LSTA in Wisconsin. The survey takes approximately 15-20 minutes. Survey results will be used to inform LSTA planning and funding decisions, including decisions that would be required in case of funding reductions.
The survey results will also be of value as we conduct our required five-year LSTA evaluation and plan for a new five-year plan.
If you did not receive an invitation to complete the survey, you can request the survey link by sending an email to Jamie.McCanless@dpi.wi.gov. Please do not forward the survey link to others.
6. CONSUMER REPORTS ON BADGERLINK
BadgerLink provides access to quality online information resources for Wisconsin residents through a variety of educational vendors. There are over 30 databases and millions of full text journal, newspaper, and magazine articles in addition to full chapters of books, maps, images and indexes. BadgerLink (http://www.badgerlink.net/) is a project of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning. The project is funded through the Wisconsin Universal Service Fund with partial support provided by the Library Services and Technology Act using funds received from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
BadgerLink users want to research products and services using the well known Consumer Reports materials. Until now, BadgerLink patrons had to do a search for Consumer Reports and the topic. Because of popular demand, BadgerLink now offers a direct link to the Consumer Report content offered through EBSCO. To access this information scroll down and click on "Magazines" and select Consumer reports. You can then click on the year and obtain the content from Consumer Reports Magazine.
The BadgerLink staff strives to provide the best service possible to the people of Wisconsin by providing webinars on how to use BadgerLink, answering technical questions as quickly as possible, and listening to requests and suggestions.
If you have a comment or suggestion, please contact us by using the "Contact Us" link on the BadgerLink website: http://www.badgerlink.net/.
7. LIBRARIANS ARE PACKER FANS, TOO!
For something a bit on the lighter side, please read about the good sports we find in the Pittsburgh libraries. Go Packers! http://eleventhstack.wordpress.com/2011/02/15/congratulations-green-bay/.
8. WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
healthfinder.gov -- http://www.healthfinder.gov/ -- This site from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers links to reliable health information and quick guides to healthy living, personalized health advice, and tips and tools to help you and those you care about stay healthy.
9. CALENDAR
February 22, 2011 - WEMTA/WLA Library Legislative Day, Madison
March 11, 2011 - Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) meeting, by web conference
March 20-22, 2011 - Wisconsin Educational Media and Technology Association (WEMTA) conference, Madison
April 13-14, 2011 - LSTA Advisory Committee Meeting, Madison
May 4-6, 2011 - Wisconsin Association of Public Libraries (WAPL) annual conference, Madison
==================================================
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: (608) 267-9207
For questions about this information, contact Roslyn Wise (608) 266-6439