1. Schedule a "typical week" tally for October
2. DPI seeks input on E-rate reforms
3. Wisconsin librarians and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) webinar
4. Registration open for free online collections care courses
5. IFLA trend report summarizes five trends affecting libraries worldwide
6. Celebrate International Dot Day 2013
7. New edition of Find of the Month now available
8. Library 2.013 Worldwide Virtual Conference announced
9. BadgerLink Resource of the Week: Spanish language resources in BadgerLink
10. Website of the Week: USA.gov
11. Calendar
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1. SCHEDULE A "TYPICAL WEEK" TALLY FOR OCTOBER
There are several questions in the Library Services section of the public library annual report that require the public library to either tally counts throughout the year, or, if that is not feasible, to collect data for a "typical week." If your library does not routinely count each patron coming into the library (visits), each reference question, or each Internet computer use, then the library must conduct a tally during a typical week in October each year.
The questions on the annual report that might be answered with data collected during "typical week" counts are:
Libraries may use electronic or mechanical means of collecting the data throughout the year, such as infrared door counters, or software to manage public access to Internet workstations. But if the library does not count use throughout the year, then the library should schedule at least one week in October to collect appropriate data (for comparative purposes, the national guidelines dictate that the one week survey should be done in October).
Under no circumstances may the library estimate the numbers to be reported, or report the number submitted in prior years. For instance, libraries should not adjust their previous year's count for reference based on circulation changes, or as a ratio of their door count numbers, or other criteria. Please note the collection for Public Internet Computers was changed last year from users to uses.
If you have questions, please email libraryreport@dpi.wi.gov or contact your regional library system.
2. DPI SEEKS INPUT ON E-RATE REFORMS
On July 23 the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) initiated the most comprehensive reform process of the E-rate program since the program started in 1997. Background: The E-rate is funded at $2.3 billion annually and provides our schools and libraries with discounts on their broadband and Internet costs. Wisconsin schools and libraries receive, directly or indirectly, about $35 million a year from the program (about 90% of public libraries indirectly benefit from the program as part of the statewide E-rate application that the TEACH program submits). E-Rate is the largest federal technology program for school and libraries.
A good two-page summary of this major reform effort is on the FCC website at http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-322288A1.pdf. The complete reform notice, which includes over 600 questions, is at http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-13-100A1.pdf.
Department of Public Instruction staff members are now working on comments to the FCC on E-rate reforms to be submitted by the September 16 deadline. To assist in this effort, input is requested from Wisconsin schools and libraries on several key E-rate issues. These issues -- and more information on the reform process -- are available at https://lists.dpi.wi.gov/read/messages?id=77758. Please send any comments or questions to Bob Bocher, the DPI E-rate Support Manager (robert.bocher@dpi.wi.gov).
Please submit your input by Friday, August 30, 2013.
3. WISCONSIN LIBRARIANS AND THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT (ACA) WEBINAR
On Wednesday, August 21, from 10 to 11 a.m. CDT, Stephen Johnson from the Ebling Health Sciences Library at the University of Wisconsin, along with Terrie Howe and Tessa Michaelson Schmidt from the Public Library Development Team at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, presented an overview of the Affordable Care Act and how it relates to Wisconsin public libraries. The webinar was recorded and can be viewed at https://sas.elluminate.com/site/external/jwsdetect/playback.jnlp?psid=2013-08-21.0742.M.105C64666809901538318B594784D3.vcr&sid=2012293 or at http://tinyurl.com/lquvjds .
4. REGISTRATION OPEN FOR FREE ONLINE COLLECTIONS CARE COURSES
Registration is now open for three new online courses in the Caring for Yesterday’s Treasures—Today series. Libraries, museums, and archives can register for these collection-care courses offered by Heritage Preservation: The National Institute for Conservation. The series, which launched in January 2013, focuses on the preservation of archival and historical collections. Participants will earn a certificate of completion if they attend all the webinars and submit simple homework assignments.
All previous courses have been archived on the Online Community where webinar recordings, associated handouts, and resources can be found. Past topics have included collections care basics, risk evaluation, writing a disaster response plan, caring for digital materials, and caring for photographs.
Registration is free. Simply click here to sign up. If you’ve participated in a previous course, please register with us again. Additional information and links to course descriptions and registration can be found here: http://www.connectingtocollections.org/courses/about/.
Course Schedule:
Fundraising for Collections Care – September 23, 25 and October 1, 3 (2-3:30 p.m. EDT)
Caring for Audiovisual Materials – October 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 from (2-3:30 p.m. EDT)
Outreach Activities for Collections Care – November TBA
5. IFLA TREND REPORT SUMMARIZES FIVE TRENDS AFFECTING LIBRARIES WORLDWIDE
As the world’s leading global library organization, the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) undertook a comprehensive study process to provide its membership with a basis for discussion about advancing libraries as learning centers for the communities they serve.The sheer volume of information and the speed at which it is being created online is one of the focal points of the IFLA Trend Report. The resulting report is the result of twelve months’ consultation with experts and stakeholders from a range of disciplines to explore and discuss emerging trends in the new information environment. It is described not as a static report, but a dynamic and evolving set of online resources for library and information professionals to contribute to at trends.ifla.org . There’s a great depth of data already on the online platform for libraries to use, share and build on, including a bibliography and literature review of existing trend reports, expert papers and discussion summaries.
While the site is built for collaboration by members, the summary "Insights Document" pulls together and summarizes all of the information contained on the Trend Report website for IFLA members. It identifies five high level trends and considers possible future "collision points" between trends affecting the role and identity of libraries:
TREND 1: New technologies will both expand and limit who has access to information.
TREND 2: Online education will democratize and disrupt global learning.
TREND 3: The boundaries of privacy and data protection will be redefined.
TREND 4: Hyper-connected societies will listen to and empower new voices and groups.
TREND 5: The global information environment will be transformed by new technologies.
The Insights Document, titled "Riding the Waves or Caught in the Time? Navigating the Evolving Information Environment" is available here:
http://trends.ifla.org/insights-document.
6. CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL DOT DAY 2013
Every day is a good day to celebrate creativity in the classroom, in libraries and all that it unlocks and unleashes for students and teachers. But since 2009, one day – September 15 – has become a great day for teachers, students, and people everywhere to re-commit and re-connect to the power and potential that creativity brings to all we do.
International Dot Daywas launched by teacherTerry Shaywhen he introduced his classroom toPeter H. Reynolds’ bookThe Doton September 15, 2009.The Dottells the story of a caring teacher who reaches a reluctant student in a remarkably creative way. The teacher dares a doubting student to trust in her own abilities by being brave enough to "make her mark." What begins with a small dot on a piece of paper becomes a breakthrough in confidence and courage, igniting a journey of self-discovery and sharing, which has gone on to inspire countless children and adults around the globe.
Dot Day 2012 was an awe-inspiring success with more than 850,000 participants in every U.S. state and across all seven continents. The goal for 2013 is to reach more than a million participants. Imagine... more than a million people all around the world connecting, collaborating, creating and celebrating all that creativity inspires and invites.
Sign up to today to participate in Dot Day 2013! For posters and handouts about Dot Day 2013, go here: http://fablevisionlearning.com/blog/2013/08/new-international-dot-day-website-and-free-posters/. See some amazing dotsonCelebriDots, all created by celebrities from around the world!
7. NEW EDITION OF FIND OF THE MONTH NOW AVAILABLE
Found in Wisconsin, an index of digital collections hosted by Wisconsin libraries, museums, historical and genealogical societies, is excited to share the latest in our Find of the Month series. The August edition highlights camps and resorts around state. Take a step back in time and view some great historical photographs of the places we like to relax and unwind!
The August Edition of Find of the Month is available as a Google Doc at http://bit.ly/AugustFindoftheMonth.
Let us know what you think at fiw.administrator@dpi.wi.gov, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/WisDPIFoundInWi, or on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/WisDPIFoundInWI.
8. LIBRARY 2.013 WORLDWIDE VIRTUAL CONFERENCE ANNOUNCED
The third annual Library 2.013 Worldwide Virtual Conference (http://www.library20.com/2013), the global conversation about the future of libraries, is scheduled for October 18-19, 2013. The conference will once again be held entirely online around the clock in multiple languages and time zones over the course of two days. Everyone is invited to participate in this FREE forum designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among information professionals worldwide.
To be kept informed of the latest conference news and updates, please join the Library 2.0 network (http://www.library20.com/main/authorization/signUp). You do not need to join this network to attend, but doing so will also allow you to correspond with the presenters and other members, and to comment on sessions and discussions.
The Library 2.013 conference will feature two additional themed conference strands: 1) Doctoral Student Research and 2) Library and Information Center "Tours." Doctoral students are encouraged to take advantage of this exciting opportunity to present their research and hone their online presentation skills. Also, in response to comments from previous years’ attendees, presenters will take conference attendees on virtual tours of their libraries or information centers. More information on the format of these tours will be posted soon.
Altogether, there will be eight conference strands covering a wide variety of timely topics, such as, MOOCs, e-books, maker spaces, mobile services, embedded librarians, green libraries, and more! Presenters may also submit presentations that cover LIS-related topics not included in the themed strands. The Library 2.013 Worldwide Virtual Conference is a great opportunity for professional development and networking. View the Conference Strands at http://www.library20.com/page/2-013-strands. (Recordings of the Library 2.012 Worldwide Virtual Conference presentations are still available for viewing at http://www.library20.com/page/library-2-012-session-recording-links-and-information.)
9. BADGERLINK RESOURCE OF THE WEEK
¿Habla Español? Most BadgerLink resources can be translated into Spanish, both the content and interface! Go to www.badgerlink.net to begin your search!
10. Website of the Week
USA.gov -- http://www.usa.gov/index.shtml -- As the official web portal of the United States, USA.gov provides links to U.S. government information and services on the web. The site is an interagency initiative administered by the Federal Citizen Information Center, a division of the U.S. General Services Administration's Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies .
11. CALENDAR
September 20, 2013 – Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) meeting, Madison
September 25-28, 2013 – Association for Rural & Small Libraries Annual Conference, Omaha, NE
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
November 6, 2013 – Library Services and Technology Act Advisory Committee (LSTA) meeting, DeForest
November 8, 2013 – Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) meeting, Minocqua
January 24-28, 2014 – American Library Association (ALA) Mid-Winter Meeting, Philadelphia, PA
May 7-9, 2014 – Wisconsin Association of Public Libraries (WAPL) annual conference, Sheboygan
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To access previous issues of Channel Weekly, or to subscribe or unsubscribe,
go to: http://channel.dpi.wi.gov/
==================================================
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
2. DPI seeks input on E-rate reforms
3. Wisconsin librarians and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) webinar
4. Registration open for free online collections care courses
5. IFLA trend report summarizes five trends affecting libraries worldwide
6. Celebrate International Dot Day 2013
7. New edition of Find of the Month now available
8. Library 2.013 Worldwide Virtual Conference announced
9. BadgerLink Resource of the Week: Spanish language resources in BadgerLink
10. Website of the Week: USA.gov
11. Calendar
=================================================
1. SCHEDULE A "TYPICAL WEEK" TALLY FOR OCTOBER
There are several questions in the Library Services section of the public library annual report that require the public library to either tally counts throughout the year, or, if that is not feasible, to collect data for a "typical week." If your library does not routinely count each patron coming into the library (visits), each reference question, or each Internet computer use, then the library must conduct a tally during a typical week in October each year.
The questions on the annual report that might be answered with data collected during "typical week" counts are:
- Reference Transactions,
- Library Visits (patron count), and
- Number of Uses of Public Internet Computers
- Wireless Internet Uses (optional for 2013)
Libraries may use electronic or mechanical means of collecting the data throughout the year, such as infrared door counters, or software to manage public access to Internet workstations. But if the library does not count use throughout the year, then the library should schedule at least one week in October to collect appropriate data (for comparative purposes, the national guidelines dictate that the one week survey should be done in October).
Under no circumstances may the library estimate the numbers to be reported, or report the number submitted in prior years. For instance, libraries should not adjust their previous year's count for reference based on circulation changes, or as a ratio of their door count numbers, or other criteria. Please note the collection for Public Internet Computers was changed last year from users to uses.
If you have questions, please email libraryreport@dpi.wi.gov or contact your regional library system.
2. DPI SEEKS INPUT ON E-RATE REFORMS
On July 23 the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) initiated the most comprehensive reform process of the E-rate program since the program started in 1997. Background: The E-rate is funded at $2.3 billion annually and provides our schools and libraries with discounts on their broadband and Internet costs. Wisconsin schools and libraries receive, directly or indirectly, about $35 million a year from the program (about 90% of public libraries indirectly benefit from the program as part of the statewide E-rate application that the TEACH program submits). E-Rate is the largest federal technology program for school and libraries.
A good two-page summary of this major reform effort is on the FCC website at http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-322288A1.pdf. The complete reform notice, which includes over 600 questions, is at http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-13-100A1.pdf.
Department of Public Instruction staff members are now working on comments to the FCC on E-rate reforms to be submitted by the September 16 deadline. To assist in this effort, input is requested from Wisconsin schools and libraries on several key E-rate issues. These issues -- and more information on the reform process -- are available at https://lists.dpi.wi.gov/read/messages?id=77758. Please send any comments or questions to Bob Bocher, the DPI E-rate Support Manager (robert.bocher@dpi.wi.gov).
Please submit your input by Friday, August 30, 2013.
3. WISCONSIN LIBRARIANS AND THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT (ACA) WEBINAR
On Wednesday, August 21, from 10 to 11 a.m. CDT, Stephen Johnson from the Ebling Health Sciences Library at the University of Wisconsin, along with Terrie Howe and Tessa Michaelson Schmidt from the Public Library Development Team at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, presented an overview of the Affordable Care Act and how it relates to Wisconsin public libraries. The webinar was recorded and can be viewed at https://sas.elluminate.com/site/external/jwsdetect/playback.jnlp?psid=2013-08-21.0742.M.105C64666809901538318B594784D3.vcr&sid=2012293 or at http://tinyurl.com/lquvjds .
4. REGISTRATION OPEN FOR FREE ONLINE COLLECTIONS CARE COURSES
Registration is now open for three new online courses in the Caring for Yesterday’s Treasures—Today series. Libraries, museums, and archives can register for these collection-care courses offered by Heritage Preservation: The National Institute for Conservation. The series, which launched in January 2013, focuses on the preservation of archival and historical collections. Participants will earn a certificate of completion if they attend all the webinars and submit simple homework assignments.
All previous courses have been archived on the Online Community where webinar recordings, associated handouts, and resources can be found. Past topics have included collections care basics, risk evaluation, writing a disaster response plan, caring for digital materials, and caring for photographs.
Registration is free. Simply click here to sign up. If you’ve participated in a previous course, please register with us again. Additional information and links to course descriptions and registration can be found here: http://www.connectingtocollections.org/courses/about/.
Course Schedule:
Fundraising for Collections Care – September 23, 25 and October 1, 3 (2-3:30 p.m. EDT)
Caring for Audiovisual Materials – October 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 from (2-3:30 p.m. EDT)
Outreach Activities for Collections Care – November TBA
5. IFLA TREND REPORT SUMMARIZES FIVE TRENDS AFFECTING LIBRARIES WORLDWIDE
As the world’s leading global library organization, the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) undertook a comprehensive study process to provide its membership with a basis for discussion about advancing libraries as learning centers for the communities they serve.The sheer volume of information and the speed at which it is being created online is one of the focal points of the IFLA Trend Report. The resulting report is the result of twelve months’ consultation with experts and stakeholders from a range of disciplines to explore and discuss emerging trends in the new information environment. It is described not as a static report, but a dynamic and evolving set of online resources for library and information professionals to contribute to at trends.ifla.org . There’s a great depth of data already on the online platform for libraries to use, share and build on, including a bibliography and literature review of existing trend reports, expert papers and discussion summaries.
While the site is built for collaboration by members, the summary "Insights Document" pulls together and summarizes all of the information contained on the Trend Report website for IFLA members. It identifies five high level trends and considers possible future "collision points" between trends affecting the role and identity of libraries:
TREND 1: New technologies will both expand and limit who has access to information.
TREND 2: Online education will democratize and disrupt global learning.
TREND 3: The boundaries of privacy and data protection will be redefined.
TREND 4: Hyper-connected societies will listen to and empower new voices and groups.
TREND 5: The global information environment will be transformed by new technologies.
The Insights Document, titled "Riding the Waves or Caught in the Time? Navigating the Evolving Information Environment" is available here:
http://trends.ifla.org/insights-document.
6. CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL DOT DAY 2013
Every day is a good day to celebrate creativity in the classroom, in libraries and all that it unlocks and unleashes for students and teachers. But since 2009, one day – September 15 – has become a great day for teachers, students, and people everywhere to re-commit and re-connect to the power and potential that creativity brings to all we do.
International Dot Daywas launched by teacherTerry Shaywhen he introduced his classroom toPeter H. Reynolds’ bookThe Doton September 15, 2009.The Dottells the story of a caring teacher who reaches a reluctant student in a remarkably creative way. The teacher dares a doubting student to trust in her own abilities by being brave enough to "make her mark." What begins with a small dot on a piece of paper becomes a breakthrough in confidence and courage, igniting a journey of self-discovery and sharing, which has gone on to inspire countless children and adults around the globe.
Dot Day 2012 was an awe-inspiring success with more than 850,000 participants in every U.S. state and across all seven continents. The goal for 2013 is to reach more than a million participants. Imagine... more than a million people all around the world connecting, collaborating, creating and celebrating all that creativity inspires and invites.
Sign up to today to participate in Dot Day 2013! For posters and handouts about Dot Day 2013, go here: http://fablevisionlearning.com/blog/2013/08/new-international-dot-day-website-and-free-posters/. See some amazing dotsonCelebriDots, all created by celebrities from around the world!
7. NEW EDITION OF FIND OF THE MONTH NOW AVAILABLE
Found in Wisconsin, an index of digital collections hosted by Wisconsin libraries, museums, historical and genealogical societies, is excited to share the latest in our Find of the Month series. The August edition highlights camps and resorts around state. Take a step back in time and view some great historical photographs of the places we like to relax and unwind!
The August Edition of Find of the Month is available as a Google Doc at http://bit.ly/AugustFindoftheMonth.
Let us know what you think at fiw.administrator@dpi.wi.gov, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/WisDPIFoundInWi, or on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/WisDPIFoundInWI.
8. LIBRARY 2.013 WORLDWIDE VIRTUAL CONFERENCE ANNOUNCED
The third annual Library 2.013 Worldwide Virtual Conference (http://www.library20.com/2013), the global conversation about the future of libraries, is scheduled for October 18-19, 2013. The conference will once again be held entirely online around the clock in multiple languages and time zones over the course of two days. Everyone is invited to participate in this FREE forum designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among information professionals worldwide.
To be kept informed of the latest conference news and updates, please join the Library 2.0 network (http://www.library20.com/main/authorization/signUp). You do not need to join this network to attend, but doing so will also allow you to correspond with the presenters and other members, and to comment on sessions and discussions.
The Library 2.013 conference will feature two additional themed conference strands: 1) Doctoral Student Research and 2) Library and Information Center "Tours." Doctoral students are encouraged to take advantage of this exciting opportunity to present their research and hone their online presentation skills. Also, in response to comments from previous years’ attendees, presenters will take conference attendees on virtual tours of their libraries or information centers. More information on the format of these tours will be posted soon.
Altogether, there will be eight conference strands covering a wide variety of timely topics, such as, MOOCs, e-books, maker spaces, mobile services, embedded librarians, green libraries, and more! Presenters may also submit presentations that cover LIS-related topics not included in the themed strands. The Library 2.013 Worldwide Virtual Conference is a great opportunity for professional development and networking. View the Conference Strands at http://www.library20.com/page/2-013-strands. (Recordings of the Library 2.012 Worldwide Virtual Conference presentations are still available for viewing at http://www.library20.com/page/library-2-012-session-recording-links-and-information.)
9. BADGERLINK RESOURCE OF THE WEEK
¿Habla Español? Most BadgerLink resources can be translated into Spanish, both the content and interface! Go to www.badgerlink.net to begin your search!
10. Website of the Week
USA.gov -- http://www.usa.gov/index.shtml -- As the official web portal of the United States, USA.gov provides links to U.S. government information and services on the web. The site is an interagency initiative administered by the Federal Citizen Information Center, a division of the U.S. General Services Administration's Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies .
11. CALENDAR
September 20, 2013 – Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) meeting, Madison
September 25-28, 2013 – Association for Rural & Small Libraries Annual Conference, Omaha, NE
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
November 6, 2013 – Library Services and Technology Act Advisory Committee (LSTA) meeting, DeForest
November 8, 2013 – Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) meeting, Minocqua
January 24-28, 2014 – American Library Association (ALA) Mid-Winter Meeting, Philadelphia, PA
May 7-9, 2014 – Wisconsin Association of Public Libraries (WAPL) annual conference, Sheboygan
==================================================
To access previous issues of Channel Weekly, or to subscribe or unsubscribe,
go to: http://channel.dpi.wi.gov/
==================================================
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
For questions about this information, contact Roslyn Wise (608) 266-6439