1. Janesville teens represent Wisconsin in national teen video contest
2. Madison Central Public Library renovation project receives award
3. IMLS Hosts first of a series of discussions on future grant directions
4. Reminder: April Webinar on Accessibility
5. Public libraries invited to apply for Outside the Box program
6. BadgerLink Resource of the Week: BadgerLink Training Resources
7. Website of the Week: 2014 Pulitzer Prize Winners
8. Calendar
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1. JANESVILLE TEENS REPRESENT WISCONSIN IN NATIONAL VIDEO CONTEST
The Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) announced the winners of the 2014 Teen Video Challenge. Seven teens at the Hedberg Public Library in Janesville, led by young adult librarian Laurie Bartz, won the Wisconsin competition with their video entitled, “Dire Straits.” The Teen Video Challenge is a national competition for teens to get involved with reading and their public library's summer reading program. Winning videos were selected at the state level to be recognized as an official CSLP Teen Video Challenge winner for 2014.
This video competition is in its fourth year of encouraging teens to get involved with promoting summer reading and public libraries with a focus on the CSLP 2014 slogan, “Spark a Reaction.” Each participating state selected one winning video to be named the official CSLP Teen Video Challenge state winner for 2014. Twenty-six states and over one hundred teens participated in the creation of these winning videos.
To view this year’s winning videos, visit the CSLP website at http://www.cslpreads.org and click on “Teen Video Winners” on the lower right. The winning videos can be used by all public libraries to promote summer reading nationwide.
The winning videos exemplify the diversity of our country and the teens that created them. Whether produced by an individual teen, groups of teens, a teen library club, or a teen school group, all exhibit creativity and illustrate quality work on the part of the industrious young film makers. Many videos use humor or literary references to communicate the “Spark a Reaction” idea. Others use more introspective and informative approaches, incorporating inspirational quotes and original music compositions. In addition to promoting reading and the “Spark a Reaction” slogan, the videos show how teens value their local public libraries.
For their hard work and creativity, each winner for this year’s competition will receive a monetary award of $275 and the associated public library will receive prizes worth $125 from CSLP and Upstart. The awards can be used as each winner sees fit.
CSLP is a consortium of states working together, sharing ideas, expertise, and costs to produce a high-quality summer reading program for children, teens, and adults.
2. MADISON CENTRAL PUBLIC LIBRARY RENOVATION PROJECT RECEIVES AWARD
The Madison Central Public Library Renovation and Expansion project has received the “Public Works Projects of the Year” award for 2014 from the American Public Works Association. The library’s renovation and expansion project opened in September 2013, showcasing the building’s three-story atrium, outdoor terrace, green roof garden, and an art gallery. The building meets LEED© (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) specification and is targeted for LEED© Gold rating. Previously much of the library’s collection was inaccessible to the public, but now the collection is fully accessible. According to a City of Madison news release, “In the new library the space, furnishings, equipment, and engineering systems are designed to allow flexibility and establish a welcoming environment.”
Click here for more details on the award: https://www.cityofmadison.com/news/madison%E2%80%99s-central-library-project-named-public-works-project-of-the-year
3. IMLS HOSTS FIRST OF A SERIES OF DISCUSSIONS ON FUTURE GRANT DIRECTIONS
Last month the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced they were seeking library input on future grant directions. To that end, they are hosting three webinars for stakeholders interested in shaping their communities to maximize educational and economic opportunities. The first of the webinars will be convened on Tuesday, April 29, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDST (8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CDST) at the New York Public Library to discuss the National Digital Platform with U.S. Archivist David Ferriero and other experts at the New York Public Library.
IMLS supports the work of libraries to meet the nation’s growing demands for digital content. A key strategic priority of IMLS is to promote access to digitized collections to facilitate discovery of knowledge and cultural heritage.
IMLS invites broad participation via a live webcast, accessible at http://www.tvworldwide.com/events/imls/140429/, and library professionals and the public are also encouraged to participate through social media using the Twitter hashtag #imlsfocus. At the convening, library and archive leaders will discuss key needs, gaps, opportunities, and goals to consider in furthering national digital initiatives.
An agenda is available on the IMLS website at http://www.imls.gov/news/imls_focus_nyc.aspx and discussion will cover the following topics:
4. REMINDER: APRIL WEBINAR ON ACCESSIBILITY
Libraries generally avoid a one-size-fits-all customer service philosophy because library users have diverse needs and interests. However, anticipating and responding to special needs can yield a patchwork or panicked approach. To address this, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction will offer a webinar, Accessibility of Library Spaces and Services: Thinking Beyond Automatic Door Openers, on Wednesday, April 23, from 12 to 1 p.m. Presenters Jolene Troia, education consultant, and Tessa Michaelson Schmidt, public library youth and special services consultant, will discuss the application of Universal Design (UD) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) concepts in the public library setting. Using the UDL research-based framework, participants will examine how a range of library users might engage and access library spaces and services, and learn how to think about what makes your library truly welcoming to all people, beyond an automatic door opener. This webinar can benefit all public library and library system staff, especially those who work with special populations.
No registration is required; simply join the Blackboard Collaborate session. Note: Internet Explorer is the preferred browser for this platform (Java required).
Blackboard Collaborate session: http://tinyurl.com/pqn7svo
Blackboard Collaborate online support or phone (877) 382-2293
For more information about Universal Design for Learning, visit http://sped.dpi.wi.gov/sped_udl
For more information about Serving Special Populations, visit http://pld.dpi.wi.gov/pld_ssp
The webinar will be recorded and posted online under “Professional Development” on the DPI Youth and Special Services page: http://pld.dpi.wi.gov/pld_ys-sn#prof-dev.
5. PUBLIC LIBRARIES INVITED TO APPLY FOR OUTSIDE THE BOX PROGRAM
Developed and funded by Redbox, Outside the Box is a program designed to bring people together for free entertainment events in their local communities. As trusted community anchors, public libraries are central to Outside the Box efforts.
This year, up to 20 U.S. communities will be selected to participate in Outside the Box, with the local library driving community brainstorming and planning sessions and hosting events. The program has opened its application process to all interested US public libraries. Through a competitive application process, libraries and their communities will be chosen for the program based on key characteristics such as geographic and ethnic diversity, local leadership, and innovative ideas for events and community activities. Participants selected for Outside the Box will receive
6. BADGERLINK RESOURCE OF THE WEEK
Looking for speakers at your next in-service/training day? Contact BadgerLink staff at kara.ripley@dpi.wi.gov to request an in-person or webinar training designed for your staff.
7. Website of the Week
2014 Pulitzer Prize Winners -- http://www.pulitzer.org/node/8501 -- This website features links to information about Pulitzer Prize winners for the current year, as well as an archive of winners from previous years.
8. CALENDAR
April 30-May 2, 2014 – Wisconsin Association of Academic Librarians (WAAL) annual conference, Wisconsin Dells
May 5-6, 2014 – American Library Association National Library Legislative Day, Washington, D.C.
May 7-9, 2014 – Wisconsin Association of Public Libraries (WAPL) annual conference, Sheboygan
May 16, 2014 – Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) meeting, Madison
May 16, 2014 – Special Services Consultants Meeting, Madison
June 26-July 1, 2014 – American Library Association annual conference, Las Vegas, NV
October 2, 2014 – Annual Youth Services Liaisons Meeting, DeForest
October 3, 2014 – Annual System Continuing Education and Certification Consultants Meeting, DeForest
November 4-7, 2014 – Wisconsin Library Association annual conference, Wisconsin Dells
November 19, 2014 - Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Advisory Committee Meeting, DeForest
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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. Madison Central Public Library renovation project receives award
3. IMLS Hosts first of a series of discussions on future grant directions
4. Reminder: April Webinar on Accessibility
5. Public libraries invited to apply for Outside the Box program
6. BadgerLink Resource of the Week: BadgerLink Training Resources
7. Website of the Week: 2014 Pulitzer Prize Winners
8. Calendar
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1. JANESVILLE TEENS REPRESENT WISCONSIN IN NATIONAL VIDEO CONTEST
The Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) announced the winners of the 2014 Teen Video Challenge. Seven teens at the Hedberg Public Library in Janesville, led by young adult librarian Laurie Bartz, won the Wisconsin competition with their video entitled, “Dire Straits.” The Teen Video Challenge is a national competition for teens to get involved with reading and their public library's summer reading program. Winning videos were selected at the state level to be recognized as an official CSLP Teen Video Challenge winner for 2014.
This video competition is in its fourth year of encouraging teens to get involved with promoting summer reading and public libraries with a focus on the CSLP 2014 slogan, “Spark a Reaction.” Each participating state selected one winning video to be named the official CSLP Teen Video Challenge state winner for 2014. Twenty-six states and over one hundred teens participated in the creation of these winning videos.
To view this year’s winning videos, visit the CSLP website at http://www.cslpreads.org and click on “Teen Video Winners” on the lower right. The winning videos can be used by all public libraries to promote summer reading nationwide.
The winning videos exemplify the diversity of our country and the teens that created them. Whether produced by an individual teen, groups of teens, a teen library club, or a teen school group, all exhibit creativity and illustrate quality work on the part of the industrious young film makers. Many videos use humor or literary references to communicate the “Spark a Reaction” idea. Others use more introspective and informative approaches, incorporating inspirational quotes and original music compositions. In addition to promoting reading and the “Spark a Reaction” slogan, the videos show how teens value their local public libraries.
For their hard work and creativity, each winner for this year’s competition will receive a monetary award of $275 and the associated public library will receive prizes worth $125 from CSLP and Upstart. The awards can be used as each winner sees fit.
CSLP is a consortium of states working together, sharing ideas, expertise, and costs to produce a high-quality summer reading program for children, teens, and adults.
2. MADISON CENTRAL PUBLIC LIBRARY RENOVATION PROJECT RECEIVES AWARD
The Madison Central Public Library Renovation and Expansion project has received the “Public Works Projects of the Year” award for 2014 from the American Public Works Association. The library’s renovation and expansion project opened in September 2013, showcasing the building’s three-story atrium, outdoor terrace, green roof garden, and an art gallery. The building meets LEED© (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) specification and is targeted for LEED© Gold rating. Previously much of the library’s collection was inaccessible to the public, but now the collection is fully accessible. According to a City of Madison news release, “In the new library the space, furnishings, equipment, and engineering systems are designed to allow flexibility and establish a welcoming environment.”
Click here for more details on the award: https://www.cityofmadison.com/news/madison%E2%80%99s-central-library-project-named-public-works-project-of-the-year
3. IMLS HOSTS FIRST OF A SERIES OF DISCUSSIONS ON FUTURE GRANT DIRECTIONS
Last month the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced they were seeking library input on future grant directions. To that end, they are hosting three webinars for stakeholders interested in shaping their communities to maximize educational and economic opportunities. The first of the webinars will be convened on Tuesday, April 29, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDST (8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CDST) at the New York Public Library to discuss the National Digital Platform with U.S. Archivist David Ferriero and other experts at the New York Public Library.
IMLS supports the work of libraries to meet the nation’s growing demands for digital content. A key strategic priority of IMLS is to promote access to digitized collections to facilitate discovery of knowledge and cultural heritage.
IMLS invites broad participation via a live webcast, accessible at http://www.tvworldwide.com/events/imls/140429/, and library professionals and the public are also encouraged to participate through social media using the Twitter hashtag #imlsfocus. At the convening, library and archive leaders will discuss key needs, gaps, opportunities, and goals to consider in furthering national digital initiatives.
An agenda is available on the IMLS website at http://www.imls.gov/news/imls_focus_nyc.aspx and discussion will cover the following topics:
- Infrastructure: Examining the Hubs Model
- Content
- Use: Challenge and opportunities to broad use
- Tool: Encouraging Innovation
- Access at Scale
- Skills
4. REMINDER: APRIL WEBINAR ON ACCESSIBILITY
Libraries generally avoid a one-size-fits-all customer service philosophy because library users have diverse needs and interests. However, anticipating and responding to special needs can yield a patchwork or panicked approach. To address this, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction will offer a webinar, Accessibility of Library Spaces and Services: Thinking Beyond Automatic Door Openers, on Wednesday, April 23, from 12 to 1 p.m. Presenters Jolene Troia, education consultant, and Tessa Michaelson Schmidt, public library youth and special services consultant, will discuss the application of Universal Design (UD) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) concepts in the public library setting. Using the UDL research-based framework, participants will examine how a range of library users might engage and access library spaces and services, and learn how to think about what makes your library truly welcoming to all people, beyond an automatic door opener. This webinar can benefit all public library and library system staff, especially those who work with special populations.
No registration is required; simply join the Blackboard Collaborate session. Note: Internet Explorer is the preferred browser for this platform (Java required).
Blackboard Collaborate session: http://tinyurl.com/pqn7svo
- Attendees who need telephone audio (versus VoIP) should use the conference number:
1-877-820-7831 and enter participant passcode: 697156. - Test your system beforehand
- Blackboard Collaborate overview video
Blackboard Collaborate online support or phone (877) 382-2293
For more information about Universal Design for Learning, visit http://sped.dpi.wi.gov/sped_udl
For more information about Serving Special Populations, visit http://pld.dpi.wi.gov/pld_ssp
The webinar will be recorded and posted online under “Professional Development” on the DPI Youth and Special Services page: http://pld.dpi.wi.gov/pld_ys-sn#prof-dev.
5. PUBLIC LIBRARIES INVITED TO APPLY FOR OUTSIDE THE BOX PROGRAM
Developed and funded by Redbox, Outside the Box is a program designed to bring people together for free entertainment events in their local communities. As trusted community anchors, public libraries are central to Outside the Box efforts.
This year, up to 20 U.S. communities will be selected to participate in Outside the Box, with the local library driving community brainstorming and planning sessions and hosting events. The program has opened its application process to all interested US public libraries. Through a competitive application process, libraries and their communities will be chosen for the program based on key characteristics such as geographic and ethnic diversity, local leadership, and innovative ideas for events and community activities. Participants selected for Outside the Box will receive
- Consultation and support from OCLC and Project for Public Spaces on event and space design, event planning, and material selection.
- Selection of up to $5000 in reusable materials provided by Redbox.
- Take the training.
- Conduct a brainstorm session in the community.
- Apply for the program.
6. BADGERLINK RESOURCE OF THE WEEK
Looking for speakers at your next in-service/training day? Contact BadgerLink staff at kara.ripley@dpi.wi.gov to request an in-person or webinar training designed for your staff.
7. Website of the Week
2014 Pulitzer Prize Winners -- http://www.pulitzer.org/node/8501 -- This website features links to information about Pulitzer Prize winners for the current year, as well as an archive of winners from previous years.
8. CALENDAR
April 30-May 2, 2014 – Wisconsin Association of Academic Librarians (WAAL) annual conference, Wisconsin Dells
May 5-6, 2014 – American Library Association National Library Legislative Day, Washington, D.C.
May 7-9, 2014 – Wisconsin Association of Public Libraries (WAPL) annual conference, Sheboygan
May 16, 2014 – Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) meeting, Madison
May 16, 2014 – Special Services Consultants Meeting, Madison
June 26-July 1, 2014 – American Library Association annual conference, Las Vegas, NV
October 2, 2014 – Annual Youth Services Liaisons Meeting, DeForest
October 3, 2014 – Annual System Continuing Education and Certification Consultants Meeting, DeForest
November 4-7, 2014 – Wisconsin Library Association annual conference, Wisconsin Dells
November 19, 2014 - Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Advisory Committee Meeting, DeForest
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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
For questions about this information, contact Roslyn Wise (608) 266-6439