1. School libraries to receive $30.2 million from Common School Fund
2. Webinar on math resources for public libraries scheduled for May 13
3. State Document of the Week: Citizen's guide to participation in the Wisconsin State Legislature
4. BadgerLink Resource of the Week: NoveList
5. Website of the Week: Occupational Outlook Handbook
6. Calendar
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1. SCHOOL LIBRARIES TO RECEIVE $30.2 MILLION FROM COMMON SCHOOL FUND
Public school districts throughout the state will share $30.2 million in library aid, to be paid April 28 from the Common School Fund, the only state funding specifically designated for the purchase of materials for school libraries.
Aid is based on the number of children between the ages of 4 and 20 living in each school district. This year's payment will be $24.95 (rounded) per child, an increase from last year of about 24 cents per child, due to increased funding and a lower number of children. Districts must use this aid by June 30 for the purchase of books, digital resources, and technology that will be housed in the school library program.
"The Common School Fund supports Wisconsin's teacher librarians and the resources of our school libraries, which are integral in helping students develop the college and career ready skills they will need to succeed in the future," said State Superintendent Tony Evers.
The Common School Fund was established by Article X of the Wisconsin Constitution as a permanent school trust fund. The Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) manages the Common School Fund and the State Trust Fund Loan Program. Board members are Secretary of State Douglas La Follette, Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen, and State Treasurer Kurt Schuller. Tia Nelson serves as executive secretary to the board.
A link to the full news release and a list of the Common School Fund allocations by school district can be found at http://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/eis/pdf/dpinr2014_53.pdf. More information about the Common School Fund can be found at http://imt.dpi.wi.gov/imt_csf_expl.
2. WEBINAR ON MATH RESOURCES FOR PUBLIC LIBRARIES SCHEDULED FOR MAY 13
A webinar highlighting free math education opportunities for public libraries, Got Math? Putting the M in your STEM Endeavors, will be presented Tuesday, May 13, from 12 to 1 p.m. Hosted by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) Public Library Development Team, the webinar is sponsored by Bedtime Math, a new partner of the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) and nonprofit organization with a mission to help kids learn to love math so they can become capable adults. The webinar, presented by Diana Pecina, Director of Partnerships for Bedtime Math, and Tessa Michaelson Schmidt, Youth and Special Services Consultant for the Department of Public Instruction, will offer information about resources provided for summer library programs and yearlong library programming.
The webinar will be recorded and posted online under "Professional Development" on the DPI Youth Services page: http://pld.dpi.wi.gov/pld_ys-sn#prof-dev
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
- Accept Java applet to launch Blackboard Collaborate session.
- Enter your name (or library name) in session name window.
- 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 Bedtime Math visit http://bedtimemath.org/.
3. WISCONSIN DIGITAL ARCHIVES STATE DOCUMENT OF THE WEEK
Citizen's guide to participation in the Wisconsin State Legislature, http://bit.ly/1ltdfSQ. This guide is designed to help people living in Wisconsin participate in the Wisconsin State Legislature.
4. BADGERLINK RESOURCE OF THE WEEK
Looking for a good book to read? Find your next great book on NoveList! Book reviews, book suggestions, author read-a-likes, and more! http://bit.ly/blbooks
5. Website of the Week
Occupational Outlook Handbook -- http://www.bls.gov/oco/ -- This site from the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, provides information on the training and education needed for specific job types; earnings; expected job prospects; what workers do on the job; working conditions. The Handbook also offers job search tips and links to information about the job market in each state. (Website reference courtesy of refdesk.com)
6. 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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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