1. LSTA Advisory Committee meeting and public hearing scheduled
2. Calculating library and county resident support per capita
3. DPI recruiting for Public Library Administration Consultant
4. LearningExpress Library 3.0 coming to BadgerLink in 2014
5. November edition of the Wisconsin Youth Services Showcase now available
6. ALA encourages public libraries to participate in the Digital Inclusion Survey
7. BadgerLink Resource of the Week: History Reference Center
8. Website of the Week: The Debt to the Penny and Who Holds It
9. Calendar
1. LSTA ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED
Wisconsin's Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Advisory Committee will meet in DeForest on Wednesday November 6, 2013, at the Comfort Inn & Suites, 5025 County Highway V, DeForest, WI 53532, to discuss grant proposals and make award recommendations for LSTA projects to take place in 2014.
As a part of the meeting, there will be a public hearing beginning at 10:00 a.m. on November 7 for interested persons to make suggestions on the LSTA program for 2015. Final guidelines for the 2015 LSTA program will be developed in April 2014.
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) 267-9207; email address: Teresa.howe@dpi.wi.gov. Testimony must arrive by 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 5 for inclusion in the hearing.
2. CALCULATING LIBRARY AND COUNTY RESIDENT SUPPORT PER CAPITA
Wisconsin Public Library Service Data includes resident support per capita, calculated for both individual public libraries and for counties. In general, a library's resident support per capita is its municipal appropriation divided by resident population. A county's resident support per capita is the sum of its libraries' municipal appropriations divided by the sum of their resident populations. (For a library established by one or more municipalities, resident population is the sum of municipal populations. For consolidated county and joint city-county libraries, "resident population" is a more accurate term than "municipal population.")
Wisconsin has several types of public libraries:
Resident support per capita for 2012 is published in these Wisconsin Public Library Service Data files:
http://pld.dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/pld/xls/12publib.xls for libraries (column BT)
http://pld.dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/pld/xls/12county.xls for counties (column BI)
http://pld.dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/pld/xls/12plall.xls for libraries and counties (column BP)
Using the 2013 final population estimates produced by the Wisconsin Department of Administration Demographic Services Center this October, PLD has compiled an Excel file of populations for Wisconsin public libraries and counties. Libraries can use this data to calculate their 2013 resident support per capita and compare it to 2012 in advance of the next annual report cycle. The file is online at http://pld.dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/pld/xls/13libpop.xls.
For questions about calculating resident support per capita, please contact LibraryReport@dpi.wi.gov.
3. DPI RECRUITING FOR PUBLIC LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION CONSULTANT
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is currently seeking applicants for a Library Consultant position.
The Public Library Administration Consultant is a full time position working independently within the Public Library Development Team in the Division for Libraries and Technology to provide statewide leadership and consultation to librarians, library system staff, trustees, and government officials on public library and library system administration, organization, and governance. Join the Public Library Development Team to help Wisconsin public libraries continue to provide excellent universal public library services.
Additional information, including links to the online application and complete position description, is available here: http://wisc.jobs/public/job_view.asp?annoid=69711&jobid=69226&org=255&class=57860.
Or you can visit http://wisc.jobs and search for Job Announcement Code 1304273.
Questions should be addressed to: Denise Kohout, Human Resources Specialist, 608-266-0282 or denise.kohout@dpi.wi.gov. Application deadline is November 21, 2013.
4. LEARNINGEXPRESS LIBRARY 3.0 COMING TO BADGERLINK IN 2014
On January 3, 2014, LearningExpress will be updated to LearningExpress Library 3.0.
LearningExpress Library is a collection of web-based test preparation tools and skill-building materials for children, teens, and adults who want to improve academic skills, achieve educational goals, and prepare for new careers.
LearningExpress Library 3.0 offers improved functionality and content including:
For questions about the update to LearningExpress Library 3.0, please contact BadgerLink: http://badgerlink.net/help/contact-us.
5. NOVEMBER EDITION OF THE WISCONSIN YOUTH SERVICES SHOWCASE NOW AVAILABLE
From spa day to science stations, Wisconsin youth services librarians know how to inspire and engage children and teens. Check out the November edition of the Wisconsin Youth Services Showcase to see what your colleagues around the state are up to at http://pld.dpi.wi.gov/pld_showcase.
The Showcase is looking for new material, especially from librarians who have not submitted in the past. Samples of teen programs and non-traditional programs are also appreciated. Send in your photos, URLs, PDFs, and videos today.
6. ALA ENCOURAGES PUBLIC LIBRARIES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DIGITAL INCLUSION SURVEY
The American Library Association (ALA) encourages public library directors interested in determining how their library is library meeting the digital needs of their community to participate in theDigital Inclusion Survey (http://digitalinclusion.umd.edu/), which will generate unique data to help illustrate the role the library plays in digital literacy, economic and workforce development, health and wellness, civic engagement, e-government, and public access to the internet. The survey findings will highlight the unique attributes of library services for community well-being, and what libraries provide that few other community-based entities can provide.
Participating libraries will also be able to see their individual library data within a community context with an interactive mapping feature. The map incorporates data from the U.S. Census, American Community Survey, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the National Center for Education Statistics, generating library-specific data for general demographics, household income, unemployment rates, education attainment, English proficiency, and more. You will be able to view the breakout for your library not only for your full service area, but by neighborhood. The map includes a drawing tool that allowing for customized area selection and analysis. Combining the new survey data with the community data of the interactive map can help you identify where your library's services and resources are meeting community needs and where there might be room for improvement or a need for new partners to extend the library's reach.
Participation in the survey will also provide information to support the work of ALA to leverage libraries in the open proceeding on the E-rate program at theFederal Communications Commission(FCC) (http://www.fcc.gov/) and the President's proposal for aConnectED initiative (http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2013/06/06/what-connected). TheDigital Inclusion Surveyis funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and conducted by ALA and theInformation Policy & Access Center at the University of Maryland (http://ipac.umd.edu/). Please note that this survey is distinct and separate from the Edge Initiative (http://www.libraryedge.org/about-edge, a collaborative project of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Urban Libraries Council and the Public Library Association), which will open for use by libraries in January.
The deadline to complete the survey (http://digitalinclusion.umd.edu/) isNovember 21, 2013. In addition to the survey questions, libraries are requested to complete a broadband speed test (speed capture is automatic). The survey is voluntary, although a number of Wisconsin public libraries included in the “sample” group have been contacted directly to urge their participation.
7. BADGERLINK RESOURCE OF THE WEEK
Boo! Ever wonder about the history of Halloween? Use BadgerLink's History Reference Center to research the holiday's haunting history. To get started go to BadgerLink (www.BadgerLink.net), click on History, then select History Reference Center.
8. Website of the Week
U.S. Dept of the Treasury: The Debt to the Penny and Who Holds It -- http://www.treasurydirect.gov/NP/BPDLogin?application=np – The U.S. Treasury Department site allows users to find the total public debt outstanding on a specific day or days, by selecting a single date or date range and clicking on the 'Find History' button. The data on total public debt outstanding is available daily from 01/04/1993 through 09/01/2011. The debt held by the public versus intragovernmental holdings data is available. (Website reference courtesy of refdesk.com)
9. CALENDAR
November 6, 2013 – Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Advisory Committee meeting, DeForest
November 8, 2013 – Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) meeting, Minocqua
January 10, 2014 – Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) meeting, web conference
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/
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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
2. Calculating library and county resident support per capita
3. DPI recruiting for Public Library Administration Consultant
4. LearningExpress Library 3.0 coming to BadgerLink in 2014
5. November edition of the Wisconsin Youth Services Showcase now available
6. ALA encourages public libraries to participate in the Digital Inclusion Survey
7. BadgerLink Resource of the Week: History Reference Center
8. Website of the Week: The Debt to the Penny and Who Holds It
9. Calendar
1. LSTA ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED
Wisconsin's Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Advisory Committee will meet in DeForest on Wednesday November 6, 2013, at the Comfort Inn & Suites, 5025 County Highway V, DeForest, WI 53532, to discuss grant proposals and make award recommendations for LSTA projects to take place in 2014.
As a part of the meeting, there will be a public hearing beginning at 10:00 a.m. on November 7 for interested persons to make suggestions on the LSTA program for 2015. Final guidelines for the 2015 LSTA program will be developed in April 2014.
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) 267-9207; email address: Teresa.howe@dpi.wi.gov. Testimony must arrive by 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 5 for inclusion in the hearing.
2. CALCULATING LIBRARY AND COUNTY RESIDENT SUPPORT PER CAPITA
Wisconsin Public Library Service Data includes resident support per capita, calculated for both individual public libraries and for counties. In general, a library's resident support per capita is its municipal appropriation divided by resident population. A county's resident support per capita is the sum of its libraries' municipal appropriations divided by the sum of their resident populations. (For a library established by one or more municipalities, resident population is the sum of municipal populations. For consolidated county and joint city-county libraries, "resident population" is a more accurate term than "municipal population.")
Wisconsin has several types of public libraries:
- Municipal (341 libraries): The library serves one municipality and has one municipal appropriation.
- Joint (25 libraries): The library serves more than one municipality. Its resident population is the sum of municipal populations.
Example: Marshfield Public Library serves the city of Marshfield and town of McMillan. The library's resident population is the sum of the two municipal populations, and the library's calculation use the municipal appropriation from both.
- Joint city-county (3 libraries): The library serves one municipality and its home county. Its resident population is the county population, less the municipal population of other public libraries in the county.
Example: The Rusk County Community Library resident population is the population of Rusk County, less the resident populations of Bruce Area Library and Hawkins Area Library. Rusk County Community Library's calculation uses the municipal appropriation from Ladysmith and the county appropriation.
Example: Antigo Public Library's resident population is the population of Langlade County. Its calculation uses the municipal appropriation from Antigo and the county appropriation.
- Consolidated county (8 libraries): The library serves its home county. Its resident population is the county population, less the municipal population of any other public libraries in the county.
Example: The Portage County Public Library's resident population is the population of Portage County, less the resident population of Lettie W. Jensen Public Library (Amherst). Portage County Public Library's calculation uses the county appropriation.
Example: Florence County Library's resident population is the population of Florence County. Its calculation uses the county appropriation.
- Tribal (5 libraries): Resident population is based on the most recent decennial census. The library's calculation uses the municipal appropriation.
Resident support per capita for 2012 is published in these Wisconsin Public Library Service Data files:
http://pld.dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/pld/xls/12publib.xls for libraries (column BT)
http://pld.dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/pld/xls/12county.xls for counties (column BI)
http://pld.dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/pld/xls/12plall.xls for libraries and counties (column BP)
Using the 2013 final population estimates produced by the Wisconsin Department of Administration Demographic Services Center this October, PLD has compiled an Excel file of populations for Wisconsin public libraries and counties. Libraries can use this data to calculate their 2013 resident support per capita and compare it to 2012 in advance of the next annual report cycle. The file is online at http://pld.dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/pld/xls/13libpop.xls.
For questions about calculating resident support per capita, please contact LibraryReport@dpi.wi.gov.
3. DPI RECRUITING FOR PUBLIC LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION CONSULTANT
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is currently seeking applicants for a Library Consultant position.
The Public Library Administration Consultant is a full time position working independently within the Public Library Development Team in the Division for Libraries and Technology to provide statewide leadership and consultation to librarians, library system staff, trustees, and government officials on public library and library system administration, organization, and governance. Join the Public Library Development Team to help Wisconsin public libraries continue to provide excellent universal public library services.
Additional information, including links to the online application and complete position description, is available here: http://wisc.jobs/public/job_view.asp?annoid=69711&jobid=69226&org=255&class=57860.
Or you can visit http://wisc.jobs and search for Job Announcement Code 1304273.
Questions should be addressed to: Denise Kohout, Human Resources Specialist, 608-266-0282 or denise.kohout@dpi.wi.gov. Application deadline is November 21, 2013.
4. LEARNINGEXPRESS LIBRARY 3.0 COMING TO BADGERLINK IN 2014
On January 3, 2014, LearningExpress will be updated to LearningExpress Library 3.0.
LearningExpress Library is a collection of web-based test preparation tools and skill-building materials for children, teens, and adults who want to improve academic skills, achieve educational goals, and prepare for new careers.
LearningExpress Library 3.0 offers improved functionality and content including:
- New and improved site design
- Easier to use navigation
- New interactive tutorials
- Multiple test modes for study and practice
- Recommendations for additional study
For questions about the update to LearningExpress Library 3.0, please contact BadgerLink: http://badgerlink.net/help/contact-us.
5. NOVEMBER EDITION OF THE WISCONSIN YOUTH SERVICES SHOWCASE NOW AVAILABLE
From spa day to science stations, Wisconsin youth services librarians know how to inspire and engage children and teens. Check out the November edition of the Wisconsin Youth Services Showcase to see what your colleagues around the state are up to at http://pld.dpi.wi.gov/pld_showcase.
The Showcase is looking for new material, especially from librarians who have not submitted in the past. Samples of teen programs and non-traditional programs are also appreciated. Send in your photos, URLs, PDFs, and videos today.
6. ALA ENCOURAGES PUBLIC LIBRARIES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DIGITAL INCLUSION SURVEY
The American Library Association (ALA) encourages public library directors interested in determining how their library is library meeting the digital needs of their community to participate in theDigital Inclusion Survey (http://digitalinclusion.umd.edu/), which will generate unique data to help illustrate the role the library plays in digital literacy, economic and workforce development, health and wellness, civic engagement, e-government, and public access to the internet. The survey findings will highlight the unique attributes of library services for community well-being, and what libraries provide that few other community-based entities can provide.
Participating libraries will also be able to see their individual library data within a community context with an interactive mapping feature. The map incorporates data from the U.S. Census, American Community Survey, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the National Center for Education Statistics, generating library-specific data for general demographics, household income, unemployment rates, education attainment, English proficiency, and more. You will be able to view the breakout for your library not only for your full service area, but by neighborhood. The map includes a drawing tool that allowing for customized area selection and analysis. Combining the new survey data with the community data of the interactive map can help you identify where your library's services and resources are meeting community needs and where there might be room for improvement or a need for new partners to extend the library's reach.
Participation in the survey will also provide information to support the work of ALA to leverage libraries in the open proceeding on the E-rate program at theFederal Communications Commission(FCC) (http://www.fcc.gov/) and the President's proposal for aConnectED initiative (http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2013/06/06/what-connected). TheDigital Inclusion Surveyis funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and conducted by ALA and theInformation Policy & Access Center at the University of Maryland (http://ipac.umd.edu/). Please note that this survey is distinct and separate from the Edge Initiative (http://www.libraryedge.org/about-edge, a collaborative project of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Urban Libraries Council and the Public Library Association), which will open for use by libraries in January.
The deadline to complete the survey (http://digitalinclusion.umd.edu/) isNovember 21, 2013. In addition to the survey questions, libraries are requested to complete a broadband speed test (speed capture is automatic). The survey is voluntary, although a number of Wisconsin public libraries included in the “sample” group have been contacted directly to urge their participation.
7. BADGERLINK RESOURCE OF THE WEEK
Boo! Ever wonder about the history of Halloween? Use BadgerLink's History Reference Center to research the holiday's haunting history. To get started go to BadgerLink (www.BadgerLink.net), click on History, then select History Reference Center.
8. Website of the Week
U.S. Dept of the Treasury: The Debt to the Penny and Who Holds It -- http://www.treasurydirect.gov/NP/BPDLogin?application=np – The U.S. Treasury Department site allows users to find the total public debt outstanding on a specific day or days, by selecting a single date or date range and clicking on the 'Find History' button. The data on total public debt outstanding is available daily from 01/04/1993 through 09/01/2011. The debt held by the public versus intragovernmental holdings data is available. (Website reference courtesy of refdesk.com)
9. CALENDAR
November 6, 2013 – Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Advisory Committee meeting, DeForest
November 8, 2013 – Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) meeting, Minocqua
January 10, 2014 – Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) meeting, web conference
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