1. State Superintendents calls libraries "lifeline" in difficult economy
2. LSTA Advisory Committee meeting and public hearing scheduled
3. April is School Library Month
4. Free CCBC webinar features great books for younger readers
5. Website of the Week - IRS Forms and Publications
6. Calendar
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1. STATE SUPERINTENDENT CALLS LIBRARIES "LIFELINE" IN DIFFICULT ECONOMY

State Superintendent Tony Evers issued a guest editorial in honor of the April 8 to 14 observance of National Library Week. In the editorial he notes that, "Libraries have been a lifeline in this difficult economy, reaching out to all ages with programs and services to meet local needs."

The complete editorial is available on the Department of Public Instruction newsroom website /sites/default/files/imce/eis/pdf/dpinr2012_53.pdf. The state superintendent's National Library Week proclamation also is available online at /sites/default/files/imce/eis/pdf/nlwproc2012.pdf.

2. LSTA MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED

Wisconsin's LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) Advisory Committee will meet in DeForest on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 17-18, 2012, at the Comfort Inn & Suites, 5025 County Highway V, DeForest, WI, US, 53532, to discuss grant categories for LSTA projects to take place in 2013.

As a part of the meeting, there will be a public hearing beginning at 11 a.m. on April 17 for interested persons to make suggestions on the LSTA program for 2013. Final guidelines for the 2013 LSTA program will be developed in May 2012. If you are unable to attend the public hearing, written comments may be submitted by letter, fax, or e-mail to Terrie Howe, P.O. Box 7841, Madison, WI 53707-7841; fax number (608) 266-9207; email address teresa.howe@dpi.wi.gov. Testimony must arrive by 4:00 p.m., Monday, April 16, for inclusion in the hearing.

3. APRIL IS SCHOOL LIBRARY MONTH

School Library Month (SLM) is the American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) celebration of school librarians and their programs. Every April school librarians are encouraged to create activities to help their school and local community celebrate the essential role that strong school library programs play in a student's educational career. The 2012 theme is You belong @ your library®. The AASL School Library Month Committee is busy planning activities and creating resources to help school librarians celebrate.

Visit http://www.ala.org/aasl/aaslissues/slm/schoollibrary for Resources, Podcasts, Webinars, and a Video Contest. Check back often for new materials.

For more on the history of School Library Month including sample proclamations that can be used with local school boards, mayors, and town councils see: http://www.ala.org/aasl/aaslissues/slm/slmmhistory.


4. FREE CCBC WEBINAR FEATURES GREAT NEW BOOKS FOR YOUNGER READERS

Find out about some of the outstanding books published for younger children in 2011. This webinar featured librarians Megan Schliesman and Merri Lindgren from the Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) talking about books for children from birth through Grade 5 that are included in CCBC Choices 2012, the CCBC's most recent best-of-the-year list. The webinar, originally presented April 4, 2012, can be seen at http://blip.tv/scls-continuing-education/great-new-books-for-younger-children-birth-grade-5-2012-6067464.


5. WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

IRS Forms and Publications -- http://www.irs.gov/formspubs/index.html -- This Internal Revenue Service site is the official source of IRS tax products. The site provides links to access and acquire both electronic and print materials available on IRS.gov, as well as resources related to compliance and enforcement, frequently asked questions, and contact information.


6. CALENDAR

April 17-18, 2012 - LSTA Advisory Committee meeting, DeForest

April 23-24, 2012 - American Library Association National Library Legislative Day, Washington, DC

April 25, 2012 - Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA) spring meeting, Washington, DC

May 4, 2012 - Special Needs Consultants annual meeting, DeForest

May 9-11, 2012 - Wisconsin Association of Public Libraries annual conference, Stevens Point

May 18, 2012 - Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) meeting, Whitewater

October 23-26, 2012 - Wisconsin Library Association (WLA) annual conference, La Crosse

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Roslyn M. Wise
Editor, Channel Weekly
Department of Public Instruction
Division for Libraries and Technology
PO Box 7841
Madison, WI 53707-7841
Phone: (608) 266-6439
FAX: (608) 267-9207