1. New Assistant Director/Librarian Supervisor at RL&LL
2. DPI seeks Director of Library Development Team
3. DPI seeks library consultant
4. LSTA applications for 2012 projects
5. DLTCL programs at WLA conference
6. Revised library statute available
7. DLTCL and library systems establish $1 million e-book buying pool
8. Wealth of digital resources available
9. Letters about Literature contest for young readers
10. $5000 ALA grant for public library improvement projects
11. ALA presidential initiative turns authors into advocates
12. Call for Nominations: 2012 National Medal for Museum and Library Service
13. Website of the Week - Replace Your Vital Documents
14. Calendar
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1. NEW ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/LIBRARIAN SUPERVISOR AT RL&LL
Lisa Weichert has been appointed as the new Assistant Director/Librarian Supervisor for Resources for Libraries and Lifelong Learning (RL&LL) at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). Lisa joined DPI in October 2007 as the BadgerLink Coordinator. Prior to joining DPI, she was an Information Processing Consultant at University of Wisconsin Colleges, where she acted as webmaster, built University of Wisconsin Colleges' Online courses, and coordinated training.
In her role as BadgerLink coordinator, Lisa has been instrumental in broadening the audience for this important set of statewide resources through effective use of social networking and professional development opportunities. According to RL&LL director Martha Berninger, Lisa has played a pivotal role in the management and planning of a host of digital collections developed by Resources for Libraries and Lifelong Learning. Lisa is also involved with the State Superintendent's Digital Learning Advisory Council and a variety of DPI initiatives focused on expanding professional development opportunities for librarians, library media specialists, and DPI staff.
2. DPI SEEKS DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT TEAM
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic person to direct the Library Development team. This individual will work directly with Library Development staff and in close cooperation with the state's regional library systems to provide leadership in maintaining and improving public library services throughout the state. Individuals interested in applying for this position should review the specific job duties, responsibilities, and qualifications posted at http://wisc.jobs/public/job_view.asp?annoid=55265&jobid=54780. This website also includes information on the application process which closes on November 1.
3. DPI SEEKS LIBRARY CONSULTANT
The Department of Public Instruction is currently seeking a Library Consultant to work with the Library Development Team, other DPI teams, and other organizations to promote school-public library cooperation in support of literacy and learning. The selected individual will serve as the statewide expert providing leadership in promoting public library services to youth (ages 0 to 18 years) and to populations with special needs such as individuals who are economically and educationally disadvantaged; those for whom English is a second language; those who are institutionalized, incarcerated, or homeless, and those who have cognitive, emotional, or physical disabilities. This position consults with public librarians, public library administrators, public library system staff, library board members, school staff, and interested citizens on services to youth and to populations with special needs. In addition, this position develops and conducts statewide training activities, distributes information and facilitates the sharing of information on library services through social media and other appropriate means, and participates with other team members and library groups in the development of statewide plans for library service including the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Plan for Wisconsin. The position is located at 125 South Webster Street, Madison. The full position description and instructions on applying are available at: http://wisc.jobs/public/job_view.asp?annoid=55438&jobid=54953.
4. LSTA APPLICATIONS FOR 2012 PROJECTS
Public libraries and public library systems submitted fifty-four (54) applications in seven (7) different categories for Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) projects to occur in 2012. The applications request funds for a variety of projects. Outside reviewers (subject expert librarians from around the state) will evaluate the applications submitted in the competitive grant categories. The projects and grant rankings will be reviewed by the LSTA Advisory Committee at its meeting on November 16-17, 2011. State Superintendent Tony Evers will announce the grant awards by the end of December.
The dollars and the number of applications requested are below:
Competitive categories
Accessibility - Five (5) application requests totaling $67,556.
Literacy - Eight (8) application requests totaling $128,292.
Library Director Orientation - One (1) application request totaling $10,000.
Non-Competitive Categories
Delivery - Two (2) application requests totaling $90,000.
Digitization-Local Resources-Four (4) application requests totaling $16,000.
Digital Content Buying Pool - Seventeen (17) application requests totaling $300,000.
Public Library System Technology - Seventeen (17) application requests totaling $350,000.
The total requested for category projects was $961,848. Please contact Terrie Howe if you have questions at Teresa.howe@dpi.wi.gov or 608-266-2413.
5. DLTCL PROGRAMS AT WLA CONFERENCE
The Department of Public Instruction's (DPI) Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning (DLTCL) will sponsor or co-sponsor the following programs at the Wisconsin Library Association's (WLA) conference on November 2-4, 2011 in Milwaukee:
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Finding Multimedia in BadgerLink
Kara Ripley, Resources for Libraries and Lifelong Learning, Madison
Peggy Garties, ECB VideoLink
BadgerLink (http://www.badgerlink.net/) provides access to quality online information resources for Wisconsin residents in cooperation with the state's public, school, academic and special libraries. This program describes how to find images, video and animations in BadgerLink.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
E-book Developments on the Wisconsin Front
Bob Bocher, Technology Consultant, Department of Public Instruction, Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning
Sara Gold, Wisconsin Library Services (WiLS)
Jeff Gilderson-Duwe, Winnefox Library System and Oshkosh Public Library
An e-book summit took place in May 2011, with representatives from all types of libraries discussing the major issues of providing electronic books to Wisconsin library users. Come hear Bob describe the current e-book picture and developments that have occurred since the Summit at both the state and national levels.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
WISCAT Update
Christine Barth and Vickie Long, Resources for Libraries and Lifelong Learning, Madison
WISCAT strides forward connecting libraries of all types for resource sharing. What's new? What's changing? Updates on interlibrary loan, cataloging, and search resources are covered. Bring your questions and comments to this informational session!
Thursday, November 3, 2011
4:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
What's New Under the Dome?
Kurt Kiefer, Assistant State Superintendent, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning
Paul Nelson, Chair, WLA Library Development and Legislation Committee
After the excitement and challenges posed by state budget politics, recall elections and last-minute negotiations on the federal debt ceiling, there is still much to be done to make sure libraries survive and thrive amidst uncertainty. Come join WLA's Library Development and Legislation Committee for a lively recap of the year's activities, plus a look at ongoing and new legislation and funding issues. Get ready for a lively discussion.
6. REVISED LIBRARY STATUTE AVAILABLE
Chapter 43, the statute governing library services, public library establishment, and public library systems, has been updated by the Legislative Reference Bureau (LRB), to reflect changes through August 31, 2011, including the elimination of the "maintenance of effort" requirement for library system membership.
The revised statute is available in a PDF document at
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/43.pdf; the downloadable document now includes hyperlinks to sub-sections, as well as hyperlinked cross-references and legislative history.
The LRB also offers a new site for locating documents, including information about pending legislation and legislative history, as well as executive orders, Administrative Code, Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules, and opinions of the Attorney General: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/. A good overview of the statutes, their organization and revision process is available at https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/help/statutes/_000002.
7. DLTCL AND LIBRARY SYSTEMS ESTABLISH $1 MILLION E-BOOK BUYING POOL
In May of this year the Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning (DLTCL) sponsored a statewide E-book Summit. A major recommendation from the Summit was the need to establish a statewide e-book buying pool. In follow-up action, a committee from the Summit along with the Wisconsin Public Library Consortium (WPLC) set a target goal of allocating $1 million for e-books and audio book purchases. This goal has now been met. Starting in 2012, DLTCL will commit $300,000 in grant funds for e-books, with $700,000 being committed by the state's 17 public library systems and their member libraries. Each library system amount was based on a formula of current OverDrive e-book use and system population. Persons with compatible electronic devices from anywhere in the state can now access nearly 5,000 titles from any of Wisconsin's 385 public libraries. This collection will grow considerably as new titles are added throughout the coming year.
8. WEALTH OF DIGITAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE
Resources for Libraries and Lifelong Learning (RL&LL) provides a full spectrum of digital resources that provide valuable information about Wisconsin in addition to supporting curriculum building and state teaching standards.
Digital resources in Found in Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Digital Archives include guides and a variety of multimedia resources about Wisconsin government, history, environment, culture, and MORE!
The Wisconsin Digital Archives is a collection of electronic state documents that are intended to provide public perspective on state government programs as well as a wealth of information about all aspects of life in Wisconsin. Visit the Wisconsin Digital Archives at http://www.wistatedocuments.org/cdm/!
Found in Wisconsin is your home for Wisconsin's digital collections. You can search for digitized books, photographs, videos, and other resources available on the websites of libraries, historical societies, and museums statewide. Visit Found in Wisconsin at http://rlldigital.dpi.wi.gov/
We invite you to explore Found in Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Digital Archives as the collections continue to grow!
Follow us on Twitter! @WISDPIFoundinWI
Like us on Facebook! /WISDPIFoundinWI
BadgerLink Follows WI Gov't on Twitter!
Sign up to receive Tweets @WISDPIBadgerLi to see how state government affects your life.
9. LETTERS ABOUT LITERATURE CONTEST FOR YOUNG READERS
A book is more than just a collection of words. A book can have a direct and concrete impact on a life. For children and youth, a book can help them transcend difficult situations - like bullying, peer pressure or prejudice, or help them cope with loss and disappointment.
Letters about Literature (LAL) is a writing contest for young readers in grades 4 through 12, sponsored by the Library of Congress and the Wisconsin Center for the Book. Students write a letter to an author of a fiction or nonfiction book, a short story, poem, essay, or speech describing how the work changed the students' view of the world or themselves. Entries are judged at both the state and national levels and prizes are awarded for the best letter at various grade levels.
LAL awards thousands of dollars each year through state and national prizes, as well as LAL library grants. Last year, 70,000 young people from around the United States entered including more than 750 from Wisconsin.
Details for the program can be found on the Web site: http://www.lettersaboutliterature.org, and entrants can click "How to Enter" for details. The site also outlines lesson plans for teachers who want to incorporate the contest into their curriculum.
The postmark deadline for submissions is January 6, 2012.
Letters about Literature is sponsored in Wisconsin by the Wisconsin Center for the Book. The Wisconsin Letters about Literature contest winners for 2011, and additional information about Wisconsin's involvement can be found at http://wisconsincenterforthebook.wordpress.com/lal/.
Contact Mary Lou Santovec, Wisconsin Coordinator, 948 South Main Street, Jefferson, WI 53549; msantovec@yahoo.com or 920-674-5280 for more information.
10. $5000 ALA GRANT FOR PUBLIC LIBRARY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
The American Library Association's (ALA) Office for Research and Statistics is now accepting applications for the Loleta D. Fyan Grant. Loleta D. Fyan, ALA president 1951-1952, believed that every individual, regardless of residence, is equally entitled to high quality library service and that librarians must be adept in using the political process to acquire this "right of citizenship."
The grant, up to $5,000, is to be used for the development and improvement of public libraries and the services they provide. The project(s) criteria:
- must result in the development and improvement of public libraries and the services they provide;
- must have the potential for broader impact and application beyond meeting a specific local need;
- should be designed to effect changes in public library services that are innovative and responsive to the future, and
- should be capable of completion within one year.
Applicants can include but are not limited to: local, regional, or state libraries; associations or organizations, including units of the ALA; library schools, or individuals. Deadline for submissions is December 12, 2011.
For more information about the grant, submitting proposals, and requirements of the recipient(s), please visit the Loleta D. Fyan Grant page on the ALA website: http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/ors/orsawards/fyanloletad/fyanloletad.html.
11. ALA PRESIDENTIAL INITIATIVE TURNS AUTHORS INTO ADVOCATES
Roberta Stevens, 2010-2011 American Library Association President, encourages libraries to see and utilize the results of her presidential initiative, "Our Authors, Our Advocates: Authors Speak Out for Libraries." The initiative enlisted well-known authors from around the nation as effective spokespeople for libraries. Visit http://www.ourauthorsouradvocates.org to view the results, which includes videos that can be downloaded, used as public service announcements, or placed on library websites.
Another web resource entitled "Cultivating Your Local Notables toolkit," http://www.ala.org/localnotables, allows library supporters to do the same at the local level and can help turn local authors into library advocates.
Both initiatives can be found in the "Our Authors" section of http://www.ilovelibraries.org/
12. CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: 2012 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.aspx. 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 December 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 Street NW, 9th Floor
Washington, DC 20036-5802
13. WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
Replace Your Vital Documents -- http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Family_Issues/Vital_Docs.shtml - This site on the official United States government web portal provides links as starting points for replacing most of an individual's personal documents and records.
14. CALENDAR
October 24-26, 2011 - Chief Officers of State Library Agencies fall meeting, Santa Fe, NM
November 1-4, 2011 - Wisconsin Library Association annual conference, Milwaukee
November 11, 2011 - Council on Library and Network Development, Milwaukee
November 16-17, 2011 - Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Advisory Committee meeting, Madison
January 13, 2012 - Council on Library and Network Development, by webconference
February 14, 2012 - WLA/WEMTA Library Legislative Day, Madison
October 23-26, 2012 - Wisconsin Library Association annual conference, La Crosse
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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. DPI seeks Director of Library Development Team
3. DPI seeks library consultant
4. LSTA applications for 2012 projects
5. DLTCL programs at WLA conference
6. Revised library statute available
7. DLTCL and library systems establish $1 million e-book buying pool
8. Wealth of digital resources available
9. Letters about Literature contest for young readers
10. $5000 ALA grant for public library improvement projects
11. ALA presidential initiative turns authors into advocates
12. Call for Nominations: 2012 National Medal for Museum and Library Service
13. Website of the Week - Replace Your Vital Documents
14. Calendar
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1. NEW ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/LIBRARIAN SUPERVISOR AT RL&LL
Lisa Weichert has been appointed as the new Assistant Director/Librarian Supervisor for Resources for Libraries and Lifelong Learning (RL&LL) at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). Lisa joined DPI in October 2007 as the BadgerLink Coordinator. Prior to joining DPI, she was an Information Processing Consultant at University of Wisconsin Colleges, where she acted as webmaster, built University of Wisconsin Colleges' Online courses, and coordinated training.
In her role as BadgerLink coordinator, Lisa has been instrumental in broadening the audience for this important set of statewide resources through effective use of social networking and professional development opportunities. According to RL&LL director Martha Berninger, Lisa has played a pivotal role in the management and planning of a host of digital collections developed by Resources for Libraries and Lifelong Learning. Lisa is also involved with the State Superintendent's Digital Learning Advisory Council and a variety of DPI initiatives focused on expanding professional development opportunities for librarians, library media specialists, and DPI staff.
2. DPI SEEKS DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT TEAM
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic person to direct the Library Development team. This individual will work directly with Library Development staff and in close cooperation with the state's regional library systems to provide leadership in maintaining and improving public library services throughout the state. Individuals interested in applying for this position should review the specific job duties, responsibilities, and qualifications posted at http://wisc.jobs/public/job_view.asp?annoid=55265&jobid=54780. This website also includes information on the application process which closes on November 1.
3. DPI SEEKS LIBRARY CONSULTANT
The Department of Public Instruction is currently seeking a Library Consultant to work with the Library Development Team, other DPI teams, and other organizations to promote school-public library cooperation in support of literacy and learning. The selected individual will serve as the statewide expert providing leadership in promoting public library services to youth (ages 0 to 18 years) and to populations with special needs such as individuals who are economically and educationally disadvantaged; those for whom English is a second language; those who are institutionalized, incarcerated, or homeless, and those who have cognitive, emotional, or physical disabilities. This position consults with public librarians, public library administrators, public library system staff, library board members, school staff, and interested citizens on services to youth and to populations with special needs. In addition, this position develops and conducts statewide training activities, distributes information and facilitates the sharing of information on library services through social media and other appropriate means, and participates with other team members and library groups in the development of statewide plans for library service including the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Plan for Wisconsin. The position is located at 125 South Webster Street, Madison. The full position description and instructions on applying are available at: http://wisc.jobs/public/job_view.asp?annoid=55438&jobid=54953.
4. LSTA APPLICATIONS FOR 2012 PROJECTS
Public libraries and public library systems submitted fifty-four (54) applications in seven (7) different categories for Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) projects to occur in 2012. The applications request funds for a variety of projects. Outside reviewers (subject expert librarians from around the state) will evaluate the applications submitted in the competitive grant categories. The projects and grant rankings will be reviewed by the LSTA Advisory Committee at its meeting on November 16-17, 2011. State Superintendent Tony Evers will announce the grant awards by the end of December.
The dollars and the number of applications requested are below:
Competitive categories
Accessibility - Five (5) application requests totaling $67,556.
Literacy - Eight (8) application requests totaling $128,292.
Library Director Orientation - One (1) application request totaling $10,000.
Non-Competitive Categories
Delivery - Two (2) application requests totaling $90,000.
Digitization-Local Resources-Four (4) application requests totaling $16,000.
Digital Content Buying Pool - Seventeen (17) application requests totaling $300,000.
Public Library System Technology - Seventeen (17) application requests totaling $350,000.
The total requested for category projects was $961,848. Please contact Terrie Howe if you have questions at Teresa.howe@dpi.wi.gov or 608-266-2413.
5. DLTCL PROGRAMS AT WLA CONFERENCE
The Department of Public Instruction's (DPI) Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning (DLTCL) will sponsor or co-sponsor the following programs at the Wisconsin Library Association's (WLA) conference on November 2-4, 2011 in Milwaukee:
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Finding Multimedia in BadgerLink
Kara Ripley, Resources for Libraries and Lifelong Learning, Madison
Peggy Garties, ECB VideoLink
BadgerLink (http://www.badgerlink.net/) provides access to quality online information resources for Wisconsin residents in cooperation with the state's public, school, academic and special libraries. This program describes how to find images, video and animations in BadgerLink.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
E-book Developments on the Wisconsin Front
Bob Bocher, Technology Consultant, Department of Public Instruction, Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning
Sara Gold, Wisconsin Library Services (WiLS)
Jeff Gilderson-Duwe, Winnefox Library System and Oshkosh Public Library
An e-book summit took place in May 2011, with representatives from all types of libraries discussing the major issues of providing electronic books to Wisconsin library users. Come hear Bob describe the current e-book picture and developments that have occurred since the Summit at both the state and national levels.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
WISCAT Update
Christine Barth and Vickie Long, Resources for Libraries and Lifelong Learning, Madison
WISCAT strides forward connecting libraries of all types for resource sharing. What's new? What's changing? Updates on interlibrary loan, cataloging, and search resources are covered. Bring your questions and comments to this informational session!
Thursday, November 3, 2011
4:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
What's New Under the Dome?
Kurt Kiefer, Assistant State Superintendent, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning
Paul Nelson, Chair, WLA Library Development and Legislation Committee
After the excitement and challenges posed by state budget politics, recall elections and last-minute negotiations on the federal debt ceiling, there is still much to be done to make sure libraries survive and thrive amidst uncertainty. Come join WLA's Library Development and Legislation Committee for a lively recap of the year's activities, plus a look at ongoing and new legislation and funding issues. Get ready for a lively discussion.
6. REVISED LIBRARY STATUTE AVAILABLE
Chapter 43, the statute governing library services, public library establishment, and public library systems, has been updated by the Legislative Reference Bureau (LRB), to reflect changes through August 31, 2011, including the elimination of the "maintenance of effort" requirement for library system membership.
The revised statute is available in a PDF document at
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/43.pdf; the downloadable document now includes hyperlinks to sub-sections, as well as hyperlinked cross-references and legislative history.
The LRB also offers a new site for locating documents, including information about pending legislation and legislative history, as well as executive orders, Administrative Code, Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules, and opinions of the Attorney General: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/. A good overview of the statutes, their organization and revision process is available at https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/help/statutes/_000002.
7. DLTCL AND LIBRARY SYSTEMS ESTABLISH $1 MILLION E-BOOK BUYING POOL
In May of this year the Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning (DLTCL) sponsored a statewide E-book Summit. A major recommendation from the Summit was the need to establish a statewide e-book buying pool. In follow-up action, a committee from the Summit along with the Wisconsin Public Library Consortium (WPLC) set a target goal of allocating $1 million for e-books and audio book purchases. This goal has now been met. Starting in 2012, DLTCL will commit $300,000 in grant funds for e-books, with $700,000 being committed by the state's 17 public library systems and their member libraries. Each library system amount was based on a formula of current OverDrive e-book use and system population. Persons with compatible electronic devices from anywhere in the state can now access nearly 5,000 titles from any of Wisconsin's 385 public libraries. This collection will grow considerably as new titles are added throughout the coming year.
8. WEALTH OF DIGITAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE
Resources for Libraries and Lifelong Learning (RL&LL) provides a full spectrum of digital resources that provide valuable information about Wisconsin in addition to supporting curriculum building and state teaching standards.
Digital resources in Found in Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Digital Archives include guides and a variety of multimedia resources about Wisconsin government, history, environment, culture, and MORE!
The Wisconsin Digital Archives is a collection of electronic state documents that are intended to provide public perspective on state government programs as well as a wealth of information about all aspects of life in Wisconsin. Visit the Wisconsin Digital Archives at http://www.wistatedocuments.org/cdm/!
Found in Wisconsin is your home for Wisconsin's digital collections. You can search for digitized books, photographs, videos, and other resources available on the websites of libraries, historical societies, and museums statewide. Visit Found in Wisconsin at http://rlldigital.dpi.wi.gov/
We invite you to explore Found in Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Digital Archives as the collections continue to grow!
Follow us on Twitter! @WISDPIFoundinWI
Like us on Facebook! /WISDPIFoundinWI
BadgerLink Follows WI Gov't on Twitter!
Sign up to receive Tweets @WISDPIBadgerLi to see how state government affects your life.
9. LETTERS ABOUT LITERATURE CONTEST FOR YOUNG READERS
A book is more than just a collection of words. A book can have a direct and concrete impact on a life. For children and youth, a book can help them transcend difficult situations - like bullying, peer pressure or prejudice, or help them cope with loss and disappointment.
Letters about Literature (LAL) is a writing contest for young readers in grades 4 through 12, sponsored by the Library of Congress and the Wisconsin Center for the Book. Students write a letter to an author of a fiction or nonfiction book, a short story, poem, essay, or speech describing how the work changed the students' view of the world or themselves. Entries are judged at both the state and national levels and prizes are awarded for the best letter at various grade levels.
LAL awards thousands of dollars each year through state and national prizes, as well as LAL library grants. Last year, 70,000 young people from around the United States entered including more than 750 from Wisconsin.
Details for the program can be found on the Web site: http://www.lettersaboutliterature.org, and entrants can click "How to Enter" for details. The site also outlines lesson plans for teachers who want to incorporate the contest into their curriculum.
The postmark deadline for submissions is January 6, 2012.
Letters about Literature is sponsored in Wisconsin by the Wisconsin Center for the Book. The Wisconsin Letters about Literature contest winners for 2011, and additional information about Wisconsin's involvement can be found at http://wisconsincenterforthebook.wordpress.com/lal/.
Contact Mary Lou Santovec, Wisconsin Coordinator, 948 South Main Street, Jefferson, WI 53549; msantovec@yahoo.com or 920-674-5280 for more information.
10. $5000 ALA GRANT FOR PUBLIC LIBRARY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
The American Library Association's (ALA) Office for Research and Statistics is now accepting applications for the Loleta D. Fyan Grant. Loleta D. Fyan, ALA president 1951-1952, believed that every individual, regardless of residence, is equally entitled to high quality library service and that librarians must be adept in using the political process to acquire this "right of citizenship."
The grant, up to $5,000, is to be used for the development and improvement of public libraries and the services they provide. The project(s) criteria:
- must result in the development and improvement of public libraries and the services they provide;
- must have the potential for broader impact and application beyond meeting a specific local need;
- should be designed to effect changes in public library services that are innovative and responsive to the future, and
- should be capable of completion within one year.
Applicants can include but are not limited to: local, regional, or state libraries; associations or organizations, including units of the ALA; library schools, or individuals. Deadline for submissions is December 12, 2011.
For more information about the grant, submitting proposals, and requirements of the recipient(s), please visit the Loleta D. Fyan Grant page on the ALA website: http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/ors/orsawards/fyanloletad/fyanloletad.html.
11. ALA PRESIDENTIAL INITIATIVE TURNS AUTHORS INTO ADVOCATES
Roberta Stevens, 2010-2011 American Library Association President, encourages libraries to see and utilize the results of her presidential initiative, "Our Authors, Our Advocates: Authors Speak Out for Libraries." The initiative enlisted well-known authors from around the nation as effective spokespeople for libraries. Visit http://www.ourauthorsouradvocates.org to view the results, which includes videos that can be downloaded, used as public service announcements, or placed on library websites.
Another web resource entitled "Cultivating Your Local Notables toolkit," http://www.ala.org/localnotables, allows library supporters to do the same at the local level and can help turn local authors into library advocates.
Both initiatives can be found in the "Our Authors" section of http://www.ilovelibraries.org/
12. CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: 2012 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.aspx. 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 December 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 Street NW, 9th Floor
Washington, DC 20036-5802
13. WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
Replace Your Vital Documents -- http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Family_Issues/Vital_Docs.shtml - This site on the official United States government web portal provides links as starting points for replacing most of an individual's personal documents and records.
14. CALENDAR
October 24-26, 2011 - Chief Officers of State Library Agencies fall meeting, Santa Fe, NM
November 1-4, 2011 - Wisconsin Library Association annual conference, Milwaukee
November 11, 2011 - Council on Library and Network Development, Milwaukee
November 16-17, 2011 - Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Advisory Committee meeting, Madison
January 13, 2012 - Council on Library and Network Development, by webconference
February 14, 2012 - WLA/WEMTA Library Legislative Day, Madison
October 23-26, 2012 - Wisconsin Library Association annual conference, La Crosse
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Roslyn M. Wise
Editor, Channel Weekly
Department of Public Instruction
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