1. WISCAT expands interlibrary loan trading partners
2. IMLS announces Native American Library Services grant awardees
3. Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services announces grant/scholarship opportunities
4. "Confronting the Future" report from ALA's Office for Information Technology
5. Myth vs. Fact: Who are Today's Library Computer Users?
6. Website of the Week -- Independence
7. Calendar
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Happy Birthday America!
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1. WISCAT EXPANDS INTERLIBRARY LOAN TRADING PARTNERS
Providing Wisconsin residents equitable access to library materials through interlibrary loan is a primary goal of Resources for Libraries & Lifelong Learning (RL&LL). RL&LL manages WISCAT, the statewide resource sharing system. The WISCAT team works with Auto-Graphics, Inc., our resource sharing software vendor, to improve the resource sharing system in Wisconsin. RL&LL and Auto-Graphics are currently working on two initiatives that increase the number of libraries Wisconsin residents can borrow from, reduce turnaround time, and increase efficiencies in the interlibrary loan process.
The first initiative implements International Standards Organization (ISO) library technology standards to move interlibrary loan requests automatically between WISCAT and OCLC, a resource sharing system used by some libraries in Wisconsin and many nationwide. In mid-July 2010, Auto-Graphics implemented ISO standards that now allow WISCAT requests to move automatically between RL&LL and Wisconsin Library Services (WiLS) and the South Central Library System. WiLS facilitates interlibrary loan of materials from the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus libraries to residents statewide.
The second initiative, the Auto-Graphics Inter-System Resource Sharing Initiative (ISSI), allows Wisconsin libraries to borrow and lend materials with libraries in other states that use the Auto-Graphics resource sharing software. Three Wisconsin libraries joined an ISSI pilot program in October 2009. Janesville Public Library, La Crosse Public Library, and Waukesha Public Library participated in the trial along with libraries in Kansas, New Jersey, Connecticut, and the Alberta (Canada) Government Library.
Positive feedback from the pilot project libraries led to the establishment of the ongoing Auto-Graphics ISSI program. ISSI members currently include 63 Wisconsin libraries, 18 New Jersey libraries, 13 Kansas libraries, 19 Connecticut libraries, and 3 locations of the Alberta Government Library, Canada. These libraries are of all types -- public, academic, school, and special.
For more information on ISSI and to see a list of the current Wisconsin ISSI member libraries, please go to: http://dpi.wi.gov/rl3/resources/wiscat.
If your library is interested in participating in the ISSI program, please email Vickie Long, Resources for Libraries and Lifelong Learning, at vickie.long@dpi.wi.gov.
2. IMLS ANNOUNCES NATIVE AMERICAN LIBRARY SERVICES GRANTS AWARDEES
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has announced 215 awards totaling $1,531,000 for the Native American Library Services Basic Grant and Basic Grant with Education/Assessment Option Program. IMLS received 219 applications requesting $1,570,000 in funds.
"Tribal libraries play a vital role in ensuring the educational and cultural preservation of their communities. This funding helps American Indian and Alaska Native libraries to maintain and expand their core services," said IMLS Director Susan Hildreth.
Six Wisconsin tribal libraries are among the awardees. These are:
Stockbridge Munsee Community, Bowler; Award Amount: $7,000; Category: Basic with education/assessment option
Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, Hayward; Award Amount: $7,000; Category: Basic with education/assessment option
Menominee Indian Tribe, Keshena; Award Amount: $6,000; Category: Basic
Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, Lac du Flambeau; Award Amount: $6,000; Category: Basic
Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Odanah; Award Amount: $7,000; Category: Basic with education/assessment option
Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, Oneida; Award Amount: $7,000; Category: Basic with education/assessment option
The complete list of funded projects is at http://www.imls.gov/news/2011/062111b_list.shtm.
3. ASSOCIATION OF BOOKMOBILE AND OUTREACH SERVICES ANNOUNCES CONFERENCE, GRANT/SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services (ABOS) 2011 Conference will be held October 13-15, in Cleveland, OH. This year's conference theme is "Reach Out, Reach Up." Early Bird Discount registration ends September 16; Online Registration deadline is October 1. Registration information can be found at http://www.abos-outreach.org/ABOSannual_conference.html.
Several associated grant/scholarship opportunities are available:
John Philip Award - $300
The ABOS John Philip Award is given to recognize outstanding contributions and prominent leadership by an individual in Bookmobile and Outreach Services. John Philip, known to all as "Mr. Bookmobile", spent his long and honorable career as an advocate of Bookmobile and Outreach Services. He is the "Father" of the National Bookmobile Conference which started in 1986 and has now evolved into the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services. Through his strong leadership and high profile advocacy Bookmobiles have been recognized as a viable library outreach service. This award honors his dedication and tireless work and serves as a pinnacle for all Bookmobile and Outreach staff to aspire to reach.
Carol Combs Hole Travel Grant - Three (3) $500 travel grants
Carol Combs Hole provided exemplary leadership on behalf of libraries, bookmobile and outreach services throughout her 32 year career as a professional public librarian. She retired from distinguished service to the Alachua County Library District on March 1, 2006 and died on October 1, 2007. The three (3) $500 travel grants include free conference registration and a stipend for his/her travel expenses and/or accommodations for the conference. The winners automatically will be registered for the conference. Carol Hole Award winners will be notified by August 7, 2011.
Bernard Vavrek Scholarship - $1,000
In order to contribute to the education and training of library staff working in the area of bookmobile and outreach services, ABOS has created the Bernard Vavrek Scholarship. It will be awarded annually to a student who has been accepted into or is currently enrolled in a Library and/or Information Science graduate degree program, and who is interested in this particular field within the library profession. A check will be sent directly to the ALA accredited library school where the applicant is currently enrolled to be applied to the next term of study. Dr. Bernard Vavrek, Professor of Library Science and Chair of the Library Science Department at Clarion University, recently retired after teaching at Clarion from 1971-2008. He co-founded with John Philip the "Great American Bookmobile Conference" running it for many years until ABOS was formed and took over management of the conference. This scholarship honors Dr. Vavrek's profound commitment to library science and, in particular, bookmobile and outreach services.
Check out the ABOS website: http://www.abos-outreach.org then Awards to apply. Application deadline for all awards is August 1, 2011.
4. "CONFRONTING THE FUTURE" REPORT FROM ALA'S OFFICE FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The American Library Association (ALA) Office for Information Technology Policy's (OITP) latest policy brief breaks down the formidable challenges in store for libraries during the next few decades. The brief, "Confronting the Future: Strategic Visions for the 21st Century Public Library" was written by OITP Fellow Roger E. Levien, president of Strategy and Innovation Consulting.
The report explores how emerging technologies combined with challenges, such as financial constraints as well as shifts in the nature and needs of library users, require libraries to evolve rapidly and make strategic decisions today that will influence their future for decades to come.
The issues raised in the brief were discussed at an OITP program during the ALA's Annual Conference in New Orleans. The program, "Confronting the Future: Strategic Visions for the 21st Century Public Library" was held on Saturday, June 25. The full report, in PDF format, can be found at http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/oitp/publications/policybriefs/confronting_the_futu.pdf.
5. MYTH VS. FACT: WHO ARE TODAY'S LIBRARY COMPUTER USERS?
Public access computers in U.S. public libraries continue to be in high demand according to Who is in the Queue: Public Access Computer Users (http://www.imls.gov/pdf/Brief2011_04.pdf), a new research brief by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The report dispels some myths that have lingered regarding the target service population for public access computers in U.S. public libraries. It also provides a demographic analysis of public access computer users and uses and demonstrates that public libraries are providing much more than basic technology access.
Select Findings and Background Information:
Myth: Library computer users are a small segment of the population.
Fact: One third of the American public used a library computer in 2009. Public access computer users largely mirror the general public in terms of age and education. Libraries are at the crossroads of the community, serving young and old, rich and poor, people with little formal education as well as those with graduate degrees.
Myth: People who use library computers to access the internet are less likely to have access to computers and the Internet at home.
Fact: The majority of library public access computer users (86 percent) reported they had "regular access to a computer and the Internet for your personal use" at home. That is not to say that the remaining fourteen percent of users (8,340,722) do not have significant public access computing service needs. People who lacked home access were frequent users, with 65 percent reporting that they used computers and the internet in the library at least once a week or daily.
Myth: Libraries are just for kids and books.
Fact: In addition to providing books and children's programs, libraries are places for people to explore new technologies, check out new music, eBooks, videos and a variety of other resources. People of all ages make use of library computers for a wide range of needs. In 2009 an estimated 77 million people over the age of 14 used library computers. Young people between the ages of 14-19 were most likely to be using computers for educational purposes, users between the ages 25-54 were focused on employment and training, and older adults focused on health information.
Public access computing is not a temporary community service whose need will fall away as more people gain access in their homes. People with access at home and without access at home are going to the library to complete school assignments, to find a job, to learn more about health and wellness issues, and much more. Libraries have responded to demand by increasing financial investments in hardware, subscription databases and computing infrastructure. Between 2000 and 2007 alone the availability of Internet terminals in public libraries increased by 90 percent on a per capita basis.
6. WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
Independence Day -- http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Independence_Day.shtml -- This USA.gov site provides links to historical documents, music, recipes, and a variety of other information related to Independence Day, celebrating the birthday of the United States of America and the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
7. CALENDAR
July 8, 2011 - Council on Library and Network Development meeting, Green Bay
September 9, 2011 - Council on Library and Network Development meeting, Madison
November 1-4, 2011 - Wisconsin Library Association annual conference, Milwaukee
November 11, 2011 - Council on Library and Network Development, Milwaukee
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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. IMLS announces Native American Library Services grant awardees
3. Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services announces grant/scholarship opportunities
4. "Confronting the Future" report from ALA's Office for Information Technology
5. Myth vs. Fact: Who are Today's Library Computer Users?
6. Website of the Week -- Independence
7. Calendar
=================================================
Happy Birthday America!
**********************************************************
1. WISCAT EXPANDS INTERLIBRARY LOAN TRADING PARTNERS
Providing Wisconsin residents equitable access to library materials through interlibrary loan is a primary goal of Resources for Libraries & Lifelong Learning (RL&LL). RL&LL manages WISCAT, the statewide resource sharing system. The WISCAT team works with Auto-Graphics, Inc., our resource sharing software vendor, to improve the resource sharing system in Wisconsin. RL&LL and Auto-Graphics are currently working on two initiatives that increase the number of libraries Wisconsin residents can borrow from, reduce turnaround time, and increase efficiencies in the interlibrary loan process.
The first initiative implements International Standards Organization (ISO) library technology standards to move interlibrary loan requests automatically between WISCAT and OCLC, a resource sharing system used by some libraries in Wisconsin and many nationwide. In mid-July 2010, Auto-Graphics implemented ISO standards that now allow WISCAT requests to move automatically between RL&LL and Wisconsin Library Services (WiLS) and the South Central Library System. WiLS facilitates interlibrary loan of materials from the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus libraries to residents statewide.
The second initiative, the Auto-Graphics Inter-System Resource Sharing Initiative (ISSI), allows Wisconsin libraries to borrow and lend materials with libraries in other states that use the Auto-Graphics resource sharing software. Three Wisconsin libraries joined an ISSI pilot program in October 2009. Janesville Public Library, La Crosse Public Library, and Waukesha Public Library participated in the trial along with libraries in Kansas, New Jersey, Connecticut, and the Alberta (Canada) Government Library.
Positive feedback from the pilot project libraries led to the establishment of the ongoing Auto-Graphics ISSI program. ISSI members currently include 63 Wisconsin libraries, 18 New Jersey libraries, 13 Kansas libraries, 19 Connecticut libraries, and 3 locations of the Alberta Government Library, Canada. These libraries are of all types -- public, academic, school, and special.
For more information on ISSI and to see a list of the current Wisconsin ISSI member libraries, please go to: http://dpi.wi.gov/rl3/resources/wiscat.
If your library is interested in participating in the ISSI program, please email Vickie Long, Resources for Libraries and Lifelong Learning, at vickie.long@dpi.wi.gov.
2. IMLS ANNOUNCES NATIVE AMERICAN LIBRARY SERVICES GRANTS AWARDEES
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has announced 215 awards totaling $1,531,000 for the Native American Library Services Basic Grant and Basic Grant with Education/Assessment Option Program. IMLS received 219 applications requesting $1,570,000 in funds.
"Tribal libraries play a vital role in ensuring the educational and cultural preservation of their communities. This funding helps American Indian and Alaska Native libraries to maintain and expand their core services," said IMLS Director Susan Hildreth.
Six Wisconsin tribal libraries are among the awardees. These are:
Stockbridge Munsee Community, Bowler; Award Amount: $7,000; Category: Basic with education/assessment option
Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, Hayward; Award Amount: $7,000; Category: Basic with education/assessment option
Menominee Indian Tribe, Keshena; Award Amount: $6,000; Category: Basic
Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, Lac du Flambeau; Award Amount: $6,000; Category: Basic
Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Odanah; Award Amount: $7,000; Category: Basic with education/assessment option
Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, Oneida; Award Amount: $7,000; Category: Basic with education/assessment option
The complete list of funded projects is at http://www.imls.gov/news/2011/062111b_list.shtm.
3. ASSOCIATION OF BOOKMOBILE AND OUTREACH SERVICES ANNOUNCES CONFERENCE, GRANT/SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services (ABOS) 2011 Conference will be held October 13-15, in Cleveland, OH. This year's conference theme is "Reach Out, Reach Up." Early Bird Discount registration ends September 16; Online Registration deadline is October 1. Registration information can be found at http://www.abos-outreach.org/ABOSannual_conference.html.
Several associated grant/scholarship opportunities are available:
John Philip Award - $300
The ABOS John Philip Award is given to recognize outstanding contributions and prominent leadership by an individual in Bookmobile and Outreach Services. John Philip, known to all as "Mr. Bookmobile", spent his long and honorable career as an advocate of Bookmobile and Outreach Services. He is the "Father" of the National Bookmobile Conference which started in 1986 and has now evolved into the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services. Through his strong leadership and high profile advocacy Bookmobiles have been recognized as a viable library outreach service. This award honors his dedication and tireless work and serves as a pinnacle for all Bookmobile and Outreach staff to aspire to reach.
Carol Combs Hole Travel Grant - Three (3) $500 travel grants
Carol Combs Hole provided exemplary leadership on behalf of libraries, bookmobile and outreach services throughout her 32 year career as a professional public librarian. She retired from distinguished service to the Alachua County Library District on March 1, 2006 and died on October 1, 2007. The three (3) $500 travel grants include free conference registration and a stipend for his/her travel expenses and/or accommodations for the conference. The winners automatically will be registered for the conference. Carol Hole Award winners will be notified by August 7, 2011.
Bernard Vavrek Scholarship - $1,000
In order to contribute to the education and training of library staff working in the area of bookmobile and outreach services, ABOS has created the Bernard Vavrek Scholarship. It will be awarded annually to a student who has been accepted into or is currently enrolled in a Library and/or Information Science graduate degree program, and who is interested in this particular field within the library profession. A check will be sent directly to the ALA accredited library school where the applicant is currently enrolled to be applied to the next term of study. Dr. Bernard Vavrek, Professor of Library Science and Chair of the Library Science Department at Clarion University, recently retired after teaching at Clarion from 1971-2008. He co-founded with John Philip the "Great American Bookmobile Conference" running it for many years until ABOS was formed and took over management of the conference. This scholarship honors Dr. Vavrek's profound commitment to library science and, in particular, bookmobile and outreach services.
Check out the ABOS website: http://www.abos-outreach.org then Awards to apply. Application deadline for all awards is August 1, 2011.
4. "CONFRONTING THE FUTURE" REPORT FROM ALA'S OFFICE FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The American Library Association (ALA) Office for Information Technology Policy's (OITP) latest policy brief breaks down the formidable challenges in store for libraries during the next few decades. The brief, "Confronting the Future: Strategic Visions for the 21st Century Public Library" was written by OITP Fellow Roger E. Levien, president of Strategy and Innovation Consulting.
The report explores how emerging technologies combined with challenges, such as financial constraints as well as shifts in the nature and needs of library users, require libraries to evolve rapidly and make strategic decisions today that will influence their future for decades to come.
The issues raised in the brief were discussed at an OITP program during the ALA's Annual Conference in New Orleans. The program, "Confronting the Future: Strategic Visions for the 21st Century Public Library" was held on Saturday, June 25. The full report, in PDF format, can be found at http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/oitp/publications/policybriefs/confronting_the_futu.pdf.
5. MYTH VS. FACT: WHO ARE TODAY'S LIBRARY COMPUTER USERS?
Public access computers in U.S. public libraries continue to be in high demand according to Who is in the Queue: Public Access Computer Users (http://www.imls.gov/pdf/Brief2011_04.pdf), a new research brief by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The report dispels some myths that have lingered regarding the target service population for public access computers in U.S. public libraries. It also provides a demographic analysis of public access computer users and uses and demonstrates that public libraries are providing much more than basic technology access.
Select Findings and Background Information:
Myth: Library computer users are a small segment of the population.
Fact: One third of the American public used a library computer in 2009. Public access computer users largely mirror the general public in terms of age and education. Libraries are at the crossroads of the community, serving young and old, rich and poor, people with little formal education as well as those with graduate degrees.
Myth: People who use library computers to access the internet are less likely to have access to computers and the Internet at home.
Fact: The majority of library public access computer users (86 percent) reported they had "regular access to a computer and the Internet for your personal use" at home. That is not to say that the remaining fourteen percent of users (8,340,722) do not have significant public access computing service needs. People who lacked home access were frequent users, with 65 percent reporting that they used computers and the internet in the library at least once a week or daily.
Myth: Libraries are just for kids and books.
Fact: In addition to providing books and children's programs, libraries are places for people to explore new technologies, check out new music, eBooks, videos and a variety of other resources. People of all ages make use of library computers for a wide range of needs. In 2009 an estimated 77 million people over the age of 14 used library computers. Young people between the ages of 14-19 were most likely to be using computers for educational purposes, users between the ages 25-54 were focused on employment and training, and older adults focused on health information.
Public access computing is not a temporary community service whose need will fall away as more people gain access in their homes. People with access at home and without access at home are going to the library to complete school assignments, to find a job, to learn more about health and wellness issues, and much more. Libraries have responded to demand by increasing financial investments in hardware, subscription databases and computing infrastructure. Between 2000 and 2007 alone the availability of Internet terminals in public libraries increased by 90 percent on a per capita basis.
6. WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
Independence Day -- http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Independence_Day.shtml -- This USA.gov site provides links to historical documents, music, recipes, and a variety of other information related to Independence Day, celebrating the birthday of the United States of America and the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
7. CALENDAR
July 8, 2011 - Council on Library and Network Development meeting, Green Bay
September 9, 2011 - Council on Library and Network Development meeting, Madison
November 1-4, 2011 - Wisconsin Library Association annual conference, Milwaukee
November 11, 2011 - Council on Library and Network Development, Milwaukee
==================================================
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