1. State Superintendent issues editorial for National Library Week
2. DPI-sponsored programs at the 2013 WAPL conference
3. Announcing the Wisconsin Youth Services Development Institute
4. Library Copyright Alliance issue paper on “Right of First Sale”
5. Free webinar on finding good health information online
6. BadgerLink Resource of the Week: Science Reference Center
7. Website of the Week: AnnualCreditReport.com
8. Calendar
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1. STATE SUPERINTENDENT ISSUES EDITORIAL FOR NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK

State Superintendent Tony Evers issued an editorial in honor of next week’s observance of National Library Week. He notes that the theme this year, “Communities Matter at Your Library,” rings especially true because libraries of all types support lifelong learning and reinforce the common good, now and into the future. He has also proclaimed April 14-20, 2013, to be National Library Week in Wisconsin.

The complete text of the editorial is available on the Department of Public Instruction newsroom website http://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/eis/pdf/dpinr2013_46.pdf. The state superintendent’s National Library Week proclamation can be found at http://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/eis/pdf/nlwproc2013.pdf.


2. DPI-SPONSORED PROGRAMS AT THE 2013 WAPL CONFERENCE

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's (DPI) Division for Libraries and Technology (DLT) will sponsor or co-sponsor the following programs at the Wisconsin Public Library Association (WAPL) annual conference, May 2-3, 2013, at Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

Thursday, May 2
Challenges of Joint Libraries (10:30-11:30 a.m.)
Linda Bendix, Director, Frank L. Weyenberg Library, Mequon; Walter Burkhalter, Public Library Administration Consultant, DPI-DLT, Madison; Ed Hughes, Director, Rhinelander District Library
Designed for directors and trustees of joint libraries, this session will explore the challenges unique to joint libraries.

Thursday, May 2
Meet the New WISCAT (10:30-11:30 a.m.)
Christine Barth, Interlibrary Loan Coordinator, Resources for Libraries and Lifelong Learning, DPI-DLT, Madison
Auto-Graphics, WISCAT’s software vendor, has been working on a new system for ILL management. The SHAREit system has a cleaner, more intuitive user interface and will help reduce time spent on managing borrowing and lending activities. Please stop by for a sneak peek!

Thursday, May 2
Conversation with the Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) (2:45 - 3:45 p.m.)
Martha Berninger, Director, Resources for Libraries and Lifelong Learning, DPI-DLT, Madison; Sandra Melcher (Milwaukee), Chair, Council on Library and Network Development
COLAND, the Council on Library and Network Development, studies and gathers input on issues affecting Wisconsin libraries, and makes recommendations to the Governor and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. In this interactive session, COLAND will share information on recent and current activities and solicit feedback from the library community on future goals.

Friday, May 3
An Exploration of Tools to Help Tell Your Story with Data (9:00 - 10:15a.m.)
Joshua Morrill, Owner, Morrill Solutions Research (MSR), Madison;John DeBacher, Director, Public Library Development, DPI-DLT, Madison;Jamie McCanless, Library Data and Finance Coordinator, DPI-DLT, Madison
Learn how to demonstrate the value of your library using Wisconsin-specific data and tools for presenting data. Participants will get experience using: 2012 Wisconsin User and Non-User Survey: includes Wisconsin perceptions of libraries, along with demographic and technology data; State annual report data: through the Counting Opinions interface, generate comparative data with other Wisconsin libraries; A Wisconsin infographic, prepared by OCLC; and more!

Friday, May 3
Growing Wisconsin Readers in Your Library (9:00 - 10:15a.m.)
Tessa Michaelson Schmidt, Public Library Youth and Special Services Consultant, DPI-DLT, Madison
Library directors and youth services librarians are invited to find out about the new statewide early literacy initiative "Growing Wisconsin Readers.” Learn about the print, web, and mobile components and roll out of this campaign. Find out about upcoming trainings and grant opportunities. Bring your questions and ideas to this lively and informative session.

Friday, May 3
Politics and Civility: Important Roles Libraries Can Play (9:00 - 10:15a.m.)
Martha Berninger, Director, Resources for Libraries and Lifelong Learning, DPI-DLT, Madison;Dr. Joyce M. Latham, Assistant Professor and Co-Director, Center for Information Policy Research, UW-Milwaukee
Libraries can play an important role as a “neutral ground” and resource center for community residents eager to engage in discussion and debate of potentially explosive issues. How can libraries benefit from helping their patrons learn more, share more, and understand more as communities wrestle with important issues? How has your library fostered constructive engagement in the political process? Come and share your stories, ask your questions, and let’s learn together some of the best ways to bring communities together constructively.

Friday, May 3
EDGE Initiative Update: Preparing for Launch (10:30 - 11:45 a.m.)
Jake Cowan, Edge Senior Program Manager; sponsored by DPI’s Division for Libraries and Technology, Madison
Edge will help libraries evaluate public access technology services and advance digital inclusion in their communities. The Edge Initiative will provide tools and resources library leaders can use to engage staff and local government officials in understanding where the library stands in relation to its peers, highlight how public access technology helps achieve community goals, and identify new ways of conducting business through best practices. In preparation for a 2013 launch, Edge Program Manager Jake Cowan will provide a progress update on the Edge Initiative. Learn how the Edge team used feedback from the library field to strengthen and improve the Edge benchmarks, when and how the Initiative will be rolled out to the field and how to get involved.


3. ANNOUNCING THE WISCONSIN YOUTH SERVICES DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s Division for Libraries and Technology announces the Wisconsin Youth Services Development Institute, to be held Sunday, September 8 through Wednesday, September 11, 2013, at the Heartwood Conference Center in Trego, Wisconsin. The Institute will provide professional development and networking for librarians who serve babies, children, and teens in smaller public libraries. The Institute will target librarians who have no graduate degree in librarianship and/or work in rural library communities. There is no fee for Institute participants; the costs are covered through a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS), administered by the Public Library Development Team at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI).

A complete description of the Institute including a letter of support from Kurt Kiefer, Assistant State Superintendent, Division for Libraries and Technology, can be found at http://pld.dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/pld/pdf/YS_Institute.pdf .

Applications are due by Wednesday, May 8, 2013. Twenty-five applicants will be selected, preferably representing all 17 public library systems. Applications must be completed online at https://forms.dpi.wi.gov/se.ashx?s=56301B2D2B5640E4.

Questions should be directed to Tessa Michaelson Schmidt, DPI’s Public Library Youth and Special Services Consultant, at tessa.schmidt@dpi.wi.gov.


4. LIBRARY COPYRIGHT ALLIANCE ISSUE PAPER ON “RIGHT OF FIRST SALE”

In “The Impact of the Supreme Court's Decision in Kirtsaeng v. Wiley on Libraries” (pdf), Jonathan Band explains the recent landmark copyright decision on the scope of the "first sale" doctrine, its context, and its likely consequences for libraries in the US.

He asserts that the Supreme Court's opinion is a landmark victory that strengthens the legal foundation of library lending, and the Court's extensive reliance on the Library Copyright Alliance's amicus brief shows the importance of library engagement in policy debates. However, he goes on to explain that publishers and other rights holders disappointed with the Court's majority opinion could go to Congress for a change to the law.

Jonathan Band is counsel to the Library Copyright Alliance, whose members are the American Library Association, the Association of College and Research Libraries, and the Association of Research Libraries. Band practices law at Policybandwidth, LLC. The issue brief is available here (shortened link):
http://bit.ly/ZPN5N7


5. FREE WEBINAR ON FINDING GOOD HEALTH INFORMATION ONLINE

TechSoup for Libraries is hosting a free webinar on Wednesday, April 17, at 1 p.m. CDST. The one-hour webinar is designed to help libraries guide people to quality online medical information. The presenter, Dana Abbey, is the Health Information Literacy Coordinator for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine. She will overview MedlinePlus, a free online resource produced by the National Library of Medicine, which provides information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues. She will also share tips and techniques to help libraries provide health information assistance to patrons.

The webinar is part of a series of webinars exploring the Edge Initiative Benchmarks, specifically Benchmark 3, which states: The library supports use of public technology for health and wellness purposes.

Information on the webinar as well as a link for registration can be found at http://techsoupforlibraries.org/events.


6. BADGERLINK RESOURCE OF THE WEEK

Need to make a volcano for science class? Explore BadgerLink's collection of science experiments! Go to Science Reference Center (http://ow.ly/jyuXE) and in the right hand "Reference Shelf" click on Science Experiments.


7. Website of the Week

AnnualCreditReport.com -- https://www.annualcreditreport.com/cra/index.jsp -- AnnualCreditReport.com is the official site to help consumers to obtain their free credit report. This central site, created by the three nationwide consumer credit reporting companies, allows you to request a free credit file disclosure, commonly called a credit report, once every 12 months from each of the nationwide consumer credit reporting companies: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. (Website reference courtesy of refdeks.com)


8. CALENDAR

April 1-30, 2013 – School Library Month

April 7-9, 2013 – Wisconsin Education Media and Technology Association (WEMTA) annual conference, Madison

April 14-20, 2013 – National Library Week

April 23-26, 2013 – Wisconsin Association of Academic Librarians annual conference, Elkhart Lake

May 1-3, 2013 – Wisconsin Association of Public Libraries (WAPL) annual conference, Lake Geneva

May 7-8, 2013 – American Library Association National Library Legislative Day, Washington, DC

May 10, 2013 – Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) meeting, Portage

May 10, 2013 – Public Library Special Services Consultants annual meeting, DeForest

June 27-July 2, 2013 – American Librarian Association (ALA) Annual Conference, Chicago

October 3, 2013 – Public Library Youth Services Liaisons annual meeting, DeForest

October 4, 2013 – Continuing Education and Certification Consultants annual meeting, DeForest

October 22-25, 2013 – Wisconsin Library Association (WLA) annual conference, Green Bay

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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