1. New BadgerNet contract to provide library bandwidth increases
2. DPI's Stephen Sanders of honored as SETDA's 2011 Leader of the Year
3. BadgerLink's TeachingBooks announces customizable accounts
4. BadgerLink updates Auto Repair Reference Center
5. See how BadgerLink can perk up your classroom!
6. WebJunction Webinar on developing support for rural libraries
7. New ADA standards for construction or alteration of facilities
8. Urban Institute reports trends in children's services at public libraries
9. November 11 is Veterans Day
10. Website of the Week - Federal Citizen Information Center
11. Calendar
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1. NEW BADGERNET CONTRACT TO PROVIDE LIBRARY BANDWIDTH INCREASES
When the state Department of Administration (DOA) declined the federal broadband grant last February, it then opened negotiations with AT&T to extend the BadgerNet contract to 2016. These negotiations have now been completed. As a result, many libraries will be eligible to receive an increase in their BadgerNet circuit bandwidth that is subsidized by the DOA TEACH program (http://teach.wisconsin.gov/). How much of an increase depends on several factors which are explained in more detail at https://lists.dpi.wi.gov/read/messages?id=48133. Many libraries will actually get the bandwidth increase sometime in the first two months of 2012.
All requests for library bandwidth increases are being coordinated by the public library systems. System technology staff will be meeting with DPI library division staff and DOA TEACH staff in early December to review all the details. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact Bob Bocher (608-266-2127, robert.bocher@dpi.wi.gov) or your system's technology staff.
2. DPI'S STEPHEN SANDERS HONORED AS SETDA'S 2011 LEADER OF THE YEAR
By a vote of his peers from across the country, Stephen Sanders, Director of the Instructional Media and Technology at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, was honored with the State Leader of the Year (SLY) award by the membership of the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) at the 2011 Leadership Summit: "Leveraging Technology Through Learning."
This top award from SETDA goes to an active SETDA member who has exhibited outstanding leadership in integrating technology, collaborating with peers, and engaging within the broad education and education technology communities to ensure the effective integration of technology in learning. Sanders, a member of SETDA from its beginning in 2001, received his award November 8 at SETDA's annual Leadership Summit, held this year in National Harbor, MD. (http://www.setda.org/web/guest/SLYaward)
SETDA established the SLY Award to recognize an active SETDA member meeting the selection criteria who has exhibited outstanding leadership in (1) integrating technology effectively in his/her state to improve student learning, (2) collaborating with peers through SETDA initiatives thereby affecting positive change for the organization and its members, and (3) engaging within the broad education and education technology communities to ensure the effective integration of technology in learning to improve student achievement.
Founded in 2001, SETDA is the national member association that represents the interests of the educational technology leadership of state and territorial education agencies in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. SETDA members work collectively and in public-private partnerships to ensure that meaningful technology innovations with broad potential for systemic improvements and cost-savings in teaching, learning, and leadership are brought to scale. For more information, please visit http://www.setda.org.
3. BADGERLINK'S TEACHINGBOOKS ANNOUNCES CUSTOMIZABLE ACCOUNTS
Through BadgerLink, all residents of Wisconsin have access to TeachingBooks.net, a database containing thousands of multimedia resources about children's and young adult books and authors that support K-12 library and literacy activities.
Access to the database is changing slightly because TeachingBooks is introducing customization for school districts, universities, and libraries across the state. By setting up institution-specific access, the Wisconsin-based company seeks to provide information and resources more tailored to individual needs.
ACCESS
To access TeachingBooks please visit BadgerLink at: http://www.badgerlink.net/ or directly through BadgerLink at: http://www.wiscat.net/homepages/CustomerWide/ValidateGlobalIP.asp?cuid=stwi&lid=stwi&dataid=800&term=.
Any questions? Contact TeachingBooks at: accounts@teachingbooks.net or 800-596-0710. Contact BadgerLink at: http://rl3.dpi.wi.gov or 888-542-5543.
4. BADGERLINK UPDATES AUTO REPAIR REFERENCE CENTER
BadgerLink's Auto Repair Reference Center interface has been updated! Key features of the updated interface include:
5. SEE HOW BADGERLINK CAN PERK UP YOUR CLASSROOM!
Join us December 1st for this Bonus BadgerLatté session!
Thursday, December 1 at 3:30
30-45 minute session
The BadgerLatté webinar series explores BadgerLink's rich collection of information tools. Each session covers one resource, database, or interface and is designed for teachers and library media specialists.
12.1 TeachingBooks.net Professional Development Training Module
To Join Click: http://ow.ly/7ok9R
If you have any questions about the BadgerLatté webinars please contact Kara Ripley at kara.ripley@dpi.wi.gov.
6. WEBJUNCTION WEBINAR ON DEVELOPING SUPPORT FOR RURAL LIBRARIES
On Wednesday, December 14, 2011, at 1 p.m., WebJunction will offer a free 60-minute webinar to introduce a revised edition of ALA's popular "Small But Powerful Guide to Winning Big Support for Your Rural Library." This webinar highlights the tips and strategies presented in the toolkit, shares the experiences of a rural librarian who has built support for her library, and introduces some of the additional advocacy tools and resources from the American Library Association.
The scheduled presenters are Miguel Figueroa, director, ALA Office for Literacy & Outreach Services; Susan Hill Pieper, director, Paulding County Carnegie Library (OH) and editor Rural Library Services Newsletter; and Jennifer Peterson, community manager at WebJunction, board member, Association for Rural & Small Libraries and chair of ALA Rural, Native, and Tribal Libraries of All Kinds Committee.
The "Small But Powerful Guide" itself can be found here: http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/olos/toolkits/rural/index.cfm.
The webinar is free but registration is required. Register here: http://tinyurl.com/8y7ydyy
7. NEW ADA STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OR ALTERATION OF FACILITIES
New ADA standards governing the construction and alteration of local government facilities as well as commercial facilities take effect March 15, 2012. Information on the revised regulations and implementation of requirements is available here:
http://www.ada.gov/regs2010/ADAregs2010.htm
If a public library has a current project under way or it has one planned, then the library administration should have their architect and/or local government building inspector or attorney make sure that the project will conform to all applicable parts of the ADA law, regulations, and standards.
8. URBAN INSTITUTE REPORTS TRENDS IN CHILDREN'S SERVICES AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES
The Institute for Museum and Library Services blog, http://blog.imls.gov/?p=734 posted information about a new study released by the Urban Institute. The report, "Children's Services at Public Libraries: A Port in the Storm," emphasizes that public libraries provide resources and experiences that support children's literacy development, such as arts and crafts, songs, drama, and story-telling:
"As policymakers search for solutions to improve child outcomes during a time of constrained budgets, one group of institutions is often overlooked. As community anchor institutions, public libraries increase children's access to books and computers, and provide meaningful learning opportunities. These functions are particularly critical for children from high-need families who often fall behind in school. Most children living in poverty have few or no books at home, as well as limited access to the Internet."
However, the report also outlines that the distribution and availability of those services are inconsistent, often lacking in areas where they are most needed. The full commentary is available online at MetroTrends, the Urban Institute's report card and toolkit for researchers, students, journalists, elected officials and the public on the state of metropolitan economies:
http://www.metrotrends.org/commentary/libraries-imls.cfm
9. NOVEMBER 11 IS VETERANS DAY
On November 11, 1921, ceremonies in the United States, England, and France marked the burials in each country of an unknown soldier killed during World War I, which ended at 11 a.m. on November 11, 1918. The date became known as "Armistice Day." In 1926, the United States Congress passed a resolution making the name official; "Armistice Day" became a national holiday in 1938.
In 1947, World War II veteran Raymond Weeks organized the first celebration using the name "Veterans Day" in Birmingham, Alabama, to honor all American veterans. In 1954, President Eisenhower signed a bill officially proclaiming November 11 as Veterans Day.
In 1968, a law passed changing the national commemoration of Veterans Day to the fourth Monday in October. However, many Americans considered the November 11 date to be of such historic significance that in 1978 Congress returned the observance to its traditional date.
For more information about Veterans Day, along with suggestions for observing the date, visit the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs website at http://www1.va.gov/opa/vetsday/. The site includes a Teachers Resource Guide with links to a 38-page school kit, as well as links to Veterans Day posters, children's activities, and other resources.
10. WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
Federal Citizen Information Center -- http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/ -- This site offers links to answers to your questions about the Federal government and common consumer issues. (website reference courtesy of refdesk.com)
11. CALENDAR
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 - Wisconsin Library Association (WLA)/Wisconsin Education Media and Technology Association (WEMTA) Library Legislative Day, Madison
March 28-30, 2012 - Wisconsin Education Media and Technology Association (WEMTA) Annual Conference, Wisconsin Dells
October 23-26, 2012 - Wisconsin Library Association (WLA) annual conference, La Crosse
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To access previous issues of Channel Weekly, or to subscribe or unsubscribe,
go to: http://channel.dpi.wi.gov/chn_chweekly
==================================================
Roslyn M. Wise
Editor, Channel Weekly
Department of Public Instruction
Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning
PO Box 7841
Madison, WI 53707-7841
Phone: (608) 266-6439
FAX: (608) 267-9207
2. DPI's Stephen Sanders of honored as SETDA's 2011 Leader of the Year
3. BadgerLink's TeachingBooks announces customizable accounts
4. BadgerLink updates Auto Repair Reference Center
5. See how BadgerLink can perk up your classroom!
6. WebJunction Webinar on developing support for rural libraries
7. New ADA standards for construction or alteration of facilities
8. Urban Institute reports trends in children's services at public libraries
9. November 11 is Veterans Day
10. Website of the Week - Federal Citizen Information Center
11. Calendar
=================================================
1. NEW BADGERNET CONTRACT TO PROVIDE LIBRARY BANDWIDTH INCREASES
When the state Department of Administration (DOA) declined the federal broadband grant last February, it then opened negotiations with AT&T to extend the BadgerNet contract to 2016. These negotiations have now been completed. As a result, many libraries will be eligible to receive an increase in their BadgerNet circuit bandwidth that is subsidized by the DOA TEACH program (http://teach.wisconsin.gov/). How much of an increase depends on several factors which are explained in more detail at https://lists.dpi.wi.gov/read/messages?id=48133. Many libraries will actually get the bandwidth increase sometime in the first two months of 2012.
All requests for library bandwidth increases are being coordinated by the public library systems. System technology staff will be meeting with DPI library division staff and DOA TEACH staff in early December to review all the details. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact Bob Bocher (608-266-2127, robert.bocher@dpi.wi.gov) or your system's technology staff.
2. DPI'S STEPHEN SANDERS HONORED AS SETDA'S 2011 LEADER OF THE YEAR
By a vote of his peers from across the country, Stephen Sanders, Director of the Instructional Media and Technology at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, was honored with the State Leader of the Year (SLY) award by the membership of the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) at the 2011 Leadership Summit: "Leveraging Technology Through Learning."
This top award from SETDA goes to an active SETDA member who has exhibited outstanding leadership in integrating technology, collaborating with peers, and engaging within the broad education and education technology communities to ensure the effective integration of technology in learning. Sanders, a member of SETDA from its beginning in 2001, received his award November 8 at SETDA's annual Leadership Summit, held this year in National Harbor, MD. (http://www.setda.org/web/guest/SLYaward)
SETDA established the SLY Award to recognize an active SETDA member meeting the selection criteria who has exhibited outstanding leadership in (1) integrating technology effectively in his/her state to improve student learning, (2) collaborating with peers through SETDA initiatives thereby affecting positive change for the organization and its members, and (3) engaging within the broad education and education technology communities to ensure the effective integration of technology in learning to improve student achievement.
Founded in 2001, SETDA is the national member association that represents the interests of the educational technology leadership of state and territorial education agencies in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. SETDA members work collectively and in public-private partnerships to ensure that meaningful technology innovations with broad potential for systemic improvements and cost-savings in teaching, learning, and leadership are brought to scale. For more information, please visit http://www.setda.org.
3. BADGERLINK'S TEACHINGBOOKS ANNOUNCES CUSTOMIZABLE ACCOUNTS
Through BadgerLink, all residents of Wisconsin have access to TeachingBooks.net, a database containing thousands of multimedia resources about children's and young adult books and authors that support K-12 library and literacy activities.
Access to the database is changing slightly because TeachingBooks is introducing customization for school districts, universities, and libraries across the state. By setting up institution-specific access, the Wisconsin-based company seeks to provide information and resources more tailored to individual needs.
ACCESS
To access TeachingBooks please visit BadgerLink at: http://www.badgerlink.net/ or directly through BadgerLink at: http://www.wiscat.net/homepages/CustomerWide/ValidateGlobalIP.asp?cuid=stwi&lid=stwi&dataid=800&term=.
Any questions? Contact TeachingBooks at: accounts@teachingbooks.net or 800-596-0710. Contact BadgerLink at: http://rl3.dpi.wi.gov or 888-542-5543.
4. BADGERLINK UPDATES AUTO REPAIR REFERENCE CENTER
BadgerLink's Auto Repair Reference Center interface has been updated! Key features of the updated interface include:
- Intuitive, user-friendly navigation
- Enhanced searching within content collections
- Ability to print/email/save high-quality PDF records
- Increased repair coverage - more than 37,000 vehicles covered
- Expanded, in-depth repair information from the major original equipment manufacturers, including Ford, Honda, and GMC
- On-Board Diagnostics (OBD II) codes with description and troubleshooting information
5. SEE HOW BADGERLINK CAN PERK UP YOUR CLASSROOM!
Join us December 1st for this Bonus BadgerLatté session!
Thursday, December 1 at 3:30
30-45 minute session
The BadgerLatté webinar series explores BadgerLink's rich collection of information tools. Each session covers one resource, database, or interface and is designed for teachers and library media specialists.
12.1 TeachingBooks.net Professional Development Training Module
To Join Click: http://ow.ly/7ok9R
If you have any questions about the BadgerLatté webinars please contact Kara Ripley at kara.ripley@dpi.wi.gov.
6. WEBJUNCTION WEBINAR ON DEVELOPING SUPPORT FOR RURAL LIBRARIES
On Wednesday, December 14, 2011, at 1 p.m., WebJunction will offer a free 60-minute webinar to introduce a revised edition of ALA's popular "Small But Powerful Guide to Winning Big Support for Your Rural Library." This webinar highlights the tips and strategies presented in the toolkit, shares the experiences of a rural librarian who has built support for her library, and introduces some of the additional advocacy tools and resources from the American Library Association.
The scheduled presenters are Miguel Figueroa, director, ALA Office for Literacy & Outreach Services; Susan Hill Pieper, director, Paulding County Carnegie Library (OH) and editor Rural Library Services Newsletter; and Jennifer Peterson, community manager at WebJunction, board member, Association for Rural & Small Libraries and chair of ALA Rural, Native, and Tribal Libraries of All Kinds Committee.
The "Small But Powerful Guide" itself can be found here: http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/olos/toolkits/rural/index.cfm.
The webinar is free but registration is required. Register here: http://tinyurl.com/8y7ydyy
7. NEW ADA STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OR ALTERATION OF FACILITIES
New ADA standards governing the construction and alteration of local government facilities as well as commercial facilities take effect March 15, 2012. Information on the revised regulations and implementation of requirements is available here:
http://www.ada.gov/regs2010/ADAregs2010.htm
If a public library has a current project under way or it has one planned, then the library administration should have their architect and/or local government building inspector or attorney make sure that the project will conform to all applicable parts of the ADA law, regulations, and standards.
8. URBAN INSTITUTE REPORTS TRENDS IN CHILDREN'S SERVICES AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES
The Institute for Museum and Library Services blog, http://blog.imls.gov/?p=734 posted information about a new study released by the Urban Institute. The report, "Children's Services at Public Libraries: A Port in the Storm," emphasizes that public libraries provide resources and experiences that support children's literacy development, such as arts and crafts, songs, drama, and story-telling:
"As policymakers search for solutions to improve child outcomes during a time of constrained budgets, one group of institutions is often overlooked. As community anchor institutions, public libraries increase children's access to books and computers, and provide meaningful learning opportunities. These functions are particularly critical for children from high-need families who often fall behind in school. Most children living in poverty have few or no books at home, as well as limited access to the Internet."
However, the report also outlines that the distribution and availability of those services are inconsistent, often lacking in areas where they are most needed. The full commentary is available online at MetroTrends, the Urban Institute's report card and toolkit for researchers, students, journalists, elected officials and the public on the state of metropolitan economies:
http://www.metrotrends.org/commentary/libraries-imls.cfm
9. NOVEMBER 11 IS VETERANS DAY
On November 11, 1921, ceremonies in the United States, England, and France marked the burials in each country of an unknown soldier killed during World War I, which ended at 11 a.m. on November 11, 1918. The date became known as "Armistice Day." In 1926, the United States Congress passed a resolution making the name official; "Armistice Day" became a national holiday in 1938.
In 1947, World War II veteran Raymond Weeks organized the first celebration using the name "Veterans Day" in Birmingham, Alabama, to honor all American veterans. In 1954, President Eisenhower signed a bill officially proclaiming November 11 as Veterans Day.
In 1968, a law passed changing the national commemoration of Veterans Day to the fourth Monday in October. However, many Americans considered the November 11 date to be of such historic significance that in 1978 Congress returned the observance to its traditional date.
For more information about Veterans Day, along with suggestions for observing the date, visit the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs website at http://www1.va.gov/opa/vetsday/. The site includes a Teachers Resource Guide with links to a 38-page school kit, as well as links to Veterans Day posters, children's activities, and other resources.
10. WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
Federal Citizen Information Center -- http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/ -- This site offers links to answers to your questions about the Federal government and common consumer issues. (website reference courtesy of refdesk.com)
11. CALENDAR
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 - Wisconsin Library Association (WLA)/Wisconsin Education Media and Technology Association (WEMTA) Library Legislative Day, Madison
March 28-30, 2012 - Wisconsin Education Media and Technology Association (WEMTA) Annual Conference, Wisconsin Dells
October 23-26, 2012 - Wisconsin Library Association (WLA) annual conference, La Crosse
==================================================
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