1. Preliminary 2013 Wisconsin Public Library Service Data now available
2. Library of the Month: Marshall Community Library
3. State Document of the Week: Inattentive Driving
4. BadgerLink Resource of the Week
5. Website of the Week: NOAA All-Hazard Monitor
6. Calendar
1. PRELIMINARY 2013 WISCONSIN PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICE DATA NOW AVAILABLE
Excel files of these preliminary 2013 Wisconsin public library statistics are now online at http://pld.dpi.wi.gov/pld_dm-lib-stat:
For the first time, the service data includes Wireless Internet Uses (total reported uses of public wireless Internet access). For 2013, 33.86% of libraries (129 of 381) reported both Internet computer uses and wireless Internet uses. The total number of reported wifi uses at those libraries was 85.40% of the total of Internet computer uses.
Library directors are asked to review their library's data and report errors or corrections to LibraryReport@dpi.wi.gov.
2. LIBRARY OF THE MONTH: MARSHALL COMMUNITY LIBRARY
The Library of the Month is a celebration of Wisconsin libraries compiled by the BadgerLink team.
The Marshall Community Library, a beautiful, modern building with swooping roof lines and an abundance of natural light, provides innovative services and resources to the public including meeting and learning spaces, readers’ services, and digital literacy training.
The Community Room and the Math and Science Center both provide a space to gather and learn. Built with the help of funding from the Madison Community Foundation, the Community Room has hosted politicians, performers, and fundraisers, and can be reserved by non-profit groups. The Math and Science Center offers an open play area where kids of all ages can get their hands on abstract concepts. A microscope, magnetic math board, plastic money, rock specimens, lab coats and much more are available to experiment with and learn from.
Libraries have been, and will always be, synonymous with reading. Supporting literacy is a key way the Marshall Community Library enhances the community. “Automatically Yours,” is a unique program where library staff automatically place holds for new fiction titles based on a patron’s favorite authors. “Vacation Bags” include a variety of materials suited to a patron’s age, interest and destination. The love of books is evident in Marshall, and it is safe to say books aren’t going away anytime soon.
The Marshall Community Library also became the first Village Post Office in Wisconsin on January 28th, 2013. Satisfying the community’s needs for convenience, the library now sells stamps and accepts mail, offsetting the local post office’s limited hours of operation.
Computer skills and digital learning are a high priority at the library. Staff are always willing to sit down with patrons and teach them how to use a Kindle, download ebooks, write resumes, download pictures, and teach them how to take advantage of the many resources that BadgerLink provides. Library Director Diana Skalitzky’s favorite BadgerLink resource is LearningExpress Library. She said, “This fantastic resource means not having to purchase study books for the Compass, SAT, ACT, CLEP and other major tests.” Wisconsin residents can easily access these test prep and skill building materials from anywhere with internet access.
Innovation and libraries go hand in hand. Visit the Marshall Community Library and learn about all that libraries have to offer.
3. WISCONSIN DIGITAL ARCHIVES STATE DOCUMENT OF THE WEEK
Wisconsin Traffic Safety Facts : Inattentive Driving, http://bit.ly/1oBCWn2 . Did you know that inattentive driving contributed to 20% of all crashes and 19% of all fatal crashes in Wisconsin in 2012? This document provides startling statistics about inattentive driving in Wisconsin.
4. BADGERLINK RESOURCE OF THE WEEK
Did you know that by purchasing resources statewide BadgerLink saves Wisconsin over $70 million each year? http://badgerlink.net/get-the-word-out/savings
5. Website of the Week
NOAA All-Hazard Monitor -- http://www.noaawatch.gov/ -- This site from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration offers the latest updates on US severe weather and hazardous conditions. (Website reference courtesy of refdesk.com)
6. CALENDAR
July 11, 2014 – Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) meeting, Mauston
September 12, 2014 – Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) meeting, to be confirmed
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. Library of the Month: Marshall Community Library
3. State Document of the Week: Inattentive Driving
4. BadgerLink Resource of the Week
5. Website of the Week: NOAA All-Hazard Monitor
6. Calendar
1. PRELIMINARY 2013 WISCONSIN PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICE DATA NOW AVAILABLE
Excel files of these preliminary 2013 Wisconsin public library statistics are now online at http://pld.dpi.wi.gov/pld_dm-lib-stat:
- State and System Level – Includes state totals and averages along with system-wide statistics in order by system.
- County Level – Includes county-wide statistics in order by county.
- Public Library Level – Includes statistics for all public libraries in the state in order by municipality.
- Public Library Level by System and County – Includes statistics for every public library, county, and system in the state. Arrangement is alphabetical by system, then county, then by each library. County and system totals are also provided.
For the first time, the service data includes Wireless Internet Uses (total reported uses of public wireless Internet access). For 2013, 33.86% of libraries (129 of 381) reported both Internet computer uses and wireless Internet uses. The total number of reported wifi uses at those libraries was 85.40% of the total of Internet computer uses.
Library directors are asked to review their library's data and report errors or corrections to LibraryReport@dpi.wi.gov.
2. LIBRARY OF THE MONTH: MARSHALL COMMUNITY LIBRARY
The Library of the Month is a celebration of Wisconsin libraries compiled by the BadgerLink team.
The Marshall Community Library, a beautiful, modern building with swooping roof lines and an abundance of natural light, provides innovative services and resources to the public including meeting and learning spaces, readers’ services, and digital literacy training.
The Community Room and the Math and Science Center both provide a space to gather and learn. Built with the help of funding from the Madison Community Foundation, the Community Room has hosted politicians, performers, and fundraisers, and can be reserved by non-profit groups. The Math and Science Center offers an open play area where kids of all ages can get their hands on abstract concepts. A microscope, magnetic math board, plastic money, rock specimens, lab coats and much more are available to experiment with and learn from.
Libraries have been, and will always be, synonymous with reading. Supporting literacy is a key way the Marshall Community Library enhances the community. “Automatically Yours,” is a unique program where library staff automatically place holds for new fiction titles based on a patron’s favorite authors. “Vacation Bags” include a variety of materials suited to a patron’s age, interest and destination. The love of books is evident in Marshall, and it is safe to say books aren’t going away anytime soon.
The Marshall Community Library also became the first Village Post Office in Wisconsin on January 28th, 2013. Satisfying the community’s needs for convenience, the library now sells stamps and accepts mail, offsetting the local post office’s limited hours of operation.
Computer skills and digital learning are a high priority at the library. Staff are always willing to sit down with patrons and teach them how to use a Kindle, download ebooks, write resumes, download pictures, and teach them how to take advantage of the many resources that BadgerLink provides. Library Director Diana Skalitzky’s favorite BadgerLink resource is LearningExpress Library. She said, “This fantastic resource means not having to purchase study books for the Compass, SAT, ACT, CLEP and other major tests.” Wisconsin residents can easily access these test prep and skill building materials from anywhere with internet access.
Innovation and libraries go hand in hand. Visit the Marshall Community Library and learn about all that libraries have to offer.
3. WISCONSIN DIGITAL ARCHIVES STATE DOCUMENT OF THE WEEK
Wisconsin Traffic Safety Facts : Inattentive Driving, http://bit.ly/1oBCWn2 . Did you know that inattentive driving contributed to 20% of all crashes and 19% of all fatal crashes in Wisconsin in 2012? This document provides startling statistics about inattentive driving in Wisconsin.
4. BADGERLINK RESOURCE OF THE WEEK
Did you know that by purchasing resources statewide BadgerLink saves Wisconsin over $70 million each year? http://badgerlink.net/get-the-word-out/savings
5. Website of the Week
NOAA All-Hazard Monitor -- http://www.noaawatch.gov/ -- This site from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration offers the latest updates on US severe weather and hazardous conditions. (Website reference courtesy of refdesk.com)
6. CALENDAR
July 11, 2014 – Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) meeting, Mauston
September 12, 2014 – Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) meeting, to be confirmed
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