1. IMLS tools updated with preliminary FY2012 public library data
2. New EBSCO Multimedia Search
3. IMLS offers webinar on E-Verify
4. Public hearing on libraries and broadband
5. ALA summit on the future of libraries
6. State Document of the Week: Reducing Wisconsin’s Prescription Drug Abuse: a Call to Action
7. BadgerLink Resource of the Week: Badger Bulletin
8. Website of the Week: The History of Social Security
9. Calendar
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1. IMLS TOOLS UPDATED WITH PRELIMINARY FY2012 PUBLIC LIBRARY DATA
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has updated its online search and compare tools with preliminary public library data for FY2012 at http://www.imls.gov/research/public_libraries_in_the_united_states_survey.aspx. The Public Libraries Survey (PLS) provides statistics for approximately 9,000 public libraries in the 50 states, District of Columbia, and outlying territories. Larger public libraries may find the "Compare Public Libraries" tool useful for comparing themselves to specific libraries in other states or those that meet criteria selected through the tool.
For Wisconsin public libraries, four types of statistics are available for 1996-2012 at http://pld.dpi.wi.gov/pld_dm-lib-stat :
- State and System Level, including state totals and system-wide statistics
- County Level
- Public Library Level
- Public Library Level by system, county, and municipality, including county and system totals
Preliminary 2013 Wisconsin Public Library service data will be available in June.
2. NEW EBSCO MULTIMEDIA SEARCH
BadgerLink announces the addition of EBSCO Multimedia Search.
The new EBSCO Multimedia Search interface provides an exciting and easy way to access currently available image and video collections in EBSCO. Find images, animations, and videos in:
- Image Collection
- Medical Image Collection
- Literary Image Collection
- Science Video Collection
- Medical Video and Animations
- Video Encyclopedia of the 20th Century
This long desired feature was made possible thanks to a collaborative effort between Resources for Libraries and Lifelong Learning, EBSCO, and Auto-Graphics.
Access to the EBSCO Multimedia Search can be found on All Resources, Multimedia, Health, History, Literature, Science & Technology, and the For Students pages.
Watch a BadgerBite about using the EBSCO Multimedia Search (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHExrynrAxc&feature=share&list=PLBCAC323D3B27F422).
If you have any questions, Ask a Librarian (http://www.badgerlink.net/ask-librarian).
3. IMLS OFFERS WEBINAR ON E-VERIFY
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will offer a free webinar for public librarians, E-Verify: Employment Eligibility Verification for Public Librarians assisting Employers, Workers and Job Seekers. The webinar is scheduled for Monday, June 2, from 1 to 2 p.m. CDST. E-Verify is the federal government’s no-cost web-based service that enables employers to verify new hires’ employment eligibility. The presentation will also include an overview of Form I-9, the Employee Rights Toolkit, Self Check, and other USCIS resources. Familiarity with these resources can be vital for public librarians to assist library customers with employment eligibility verification information.
The registration deadline is May 26. To register, follow this link for the USCIS Public Engagement Division email alert service and enter your email address. Once you have entered your email, click on the "Subscriber Preferences" tab and then select "Event Registration." Please provide the additional requested information to complete your registration. You will receive the URL for the webinar and the conference phone line information from USCIS a few days after you register.
4. Public Hearing on Libraries and Broadband
The recording of the April 17 hearing on Libraries and Broadband is now available on YouTube. Leaders of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), industry leaders, the Institute of Museums & Library Services (IMLS), and other representatives of schools and libraries were part of this broadband panel, brought together to discuss the significance of the fact that broadband speeds are deemed insufficient to meet current and future needs. To see the full recording, visit http://bit.ly/1mvxzUr or one of the links below to see three individual panels and their topics. The Institute of Museum and Library Services summarized the Hearing on Libraries and Broadband in its blog, UpNext: http://blog.imls.gov/?p=4826
Panel One: WHAT’S WORKING: Watch video | Read transcript (PDF)
The Vision: What Happens When We Get It Right? This panel explored innovative practices and partnerships that are serving individuals and communities well.
Panel Two: THE DATA Watch video | Read transcript (PDF)
This panel will explore what we know about broadband connections and services in America’s libraries. What are the metrics that we need to assess whether sufficient connectivity is in place? What are the metrics that can be used to assess success?
Panel Three: MOVING FORWARD Watch video | Read transcript (PDF)
This panel will discuss solutions for high-speed connectivity in libraries.
5. ALA SUMMIT ON THE FUTURE OF LIBRARIES
On May 2-3, 2014, the American Library Association (ALA) hosted a summit in Washington, D.C. to discuss the future of libraries. According to the ALA Connect website, the summit "brought together thought leaders from the library community, from a broad spectrum of educational organizations, federal agencies and foundations that work with libraries to begin a national conversation about the future and libraries." The summit serves as a "kickoff" to the planned Center for the Future of Libraries, which will be established by the American Library Association in the summer of 2014.
The agenda, participation list, and future discussion can be found at ALA Connect (you must create an account, but do not have to be a member of ALA) at http://connect.ala.org/node/219621.
6. WISCONSIN DIGITAL ARCHIVES STATE DOCUMENT OF THE WEEK
Reducing Wisconsin’s Prescription Drug Abuse: a Call to Action, http://bit.ly/1fMR0tf . This report provides statistics about the prescription drug abuse epidemic in Wisconsin.
7. BADGERLINK RESOURCE OF THE WEEK
As the days grow longer and warmer, you'll want to spend more time outside. What better way than beautifying your garden? BadgerLink provides full-text articles to a variety of popular gardening magazines including Horticulture and Organic Gardening. Learn more on the Badger Bulletin: http://badgerlink.net/bulletin#169.
8. Website of the Week
The History of Social Security -- http://www.ssa.gov/history/ -- This site contains one of the largest and most extensive collections of history-related materials in the federal government. Presented are both the institutional history of the Social Security Administration and the history of the Social Security program itself. (Website reference courtesy of refdesk.com)
9. CALENDAR
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
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