Index
- ‘Speak Up for Your Library’ cards available
- SCLS announces new webpage on library blogs
- ‘Trustee Essentials’ revisions announced by DLTCL
- Member/Staff News
- WLA Foundation campaign in full swing; involvement & input sought
- Libraries eligible for ‘Great Stories CLUB’ grants
- WebJunction seeks feedback on technology planning processes, needs
‘Speak Up for Your Library’ cards available
In just a little over a year, more than 1,000 patrons across the South Central Library System have submitted their names and email addresses to show their willingness to speak up for libraries. Their involvement in, and impact upon, last year’s legislative process was significant, but there is more that needs to be done. That is why SCLS recently sent each of its member libraries a packet of new cards and posters.
How well we marshal local patron support for the resources and programs provided by our public libraries will, in large measure, determine the level of influence we can achieve during budgetary and legislative discussions. To ensure the voices of our patrons are heard, we are asking you to recommit yourself to this campaign and encourage patrons to complete and turn in cards.
We ask that you prominently display the posters and cards, and contact us when you need more. Simply collect the cards at your library and return them to Mark Ibach at SCLS through Delivery.
If you have questions about this renewed campaign, or need more printed materials, contact Mark Ibach at (608) 246-5612 (or by email).
SCLS announces new webpage on library blogs
A new page has been added to the Continuing Education section of the SCLS website. Under the heading of "Professional Reading," you'll now find links to information about our Professional Collection, a request form for journal routing, and a brand new page devoted to blogs.
If you're new to this communication tool, take a look at www.scls.info/ce/libblogs.html. You'll find tutorials on feed readers or aggregators that will allow you to gather online news in one place. The page has links to library news feeds, with an emphasis on standard sources such as Library Journal, ALA, and LII rather than the blogs of individuals (although there are a few links to some of the more famous). SCLS blogs, plus a couple of links to library wikis and podcasts also are included.
Enjoy in moderation!
‘Trustee Essentials’ revisions announced by DLTCL
All South Central Library System member public libraries were sent copies of Trustee Essentials: a Handbook for Wisconsin Public Library Trustees. The Essentials are made up of individual chapters that can easily be replaced, and SCLS has just learned that Trustee Tool C (DLTCL Contact information) and Trustee Essential 14 (The Library Board and Open Meetings Law) recently were revised.
To print updated copies for you and your library board, go to the DLTCL web page at http://dpi.wi.gov/pld/handbook.html.
If you need a new copy (or copies) of the entire Trustee Essentials publication, contact John DeBacher, DLTCL, at (608) 266-7270 ([email protected]).
Catherine Baer has joined the Rosemary Garfoot Public Library staff as the new youth services coordinator.
This email (forwarded by Jane Grogan, circulation services manager) was received by the Madison Public Library in regards to LINKCat. “…I wanted to take the time to say THANK YOU!!! This service is truly a lifeline for some of us. I very much appreciate the effort that goes into maintaining such a valuable infrastructure. I am a stay at home mom with three kids (5,3, and 5 months). We love the library for its resources, play space, and programs! Before the baby, I spent many long nights searching LINKCat for books that we could treasure together. Then, when we went to pick up the holds, I could relax and enjoy the environment. No more nagging my kids to leave me alone so I can find some literary nourishment. Unfortunately, our baby has colic and bringing her to the library is not enjoyable for ANYONE. My other two kids (5 years, and 3 years) love the library and devour books, CDs, and videotapes with great intellectual interest. If it weren't for the LINKCat system, we wouldn't be able to use the library right now. I hope each person who has a finger in maintaining the LINKCat infrastructure takes a moment to realize how important their work is. There are many days that I credit YOU for my mental sanity. THANK YOU!”
The latest issue of Libraries@UW-Madison is available at www.library.wisc.edu/libraries/news/newsletter/46/index.htm.
WLA Foundation campaign in full swing; involvement & input sought
The WLA Foundation recently launched its Campaign for Wisconsin Libraries to inspire Wisconsin residents to “Support Wisconsin Libraries: Keep Us All In A Better State.”
The first phase of the Campaign focuses on the distribution of a series of public service announcements and promotion of the Campaign website at www.WisconsinLibraries.org. Both the PSAs and the website are designed to promote a better understanding of how libraries contribute to the state’s economic growth, education and lifelong learning, and the quality of life in Wisconsin.
By centralizing promotional activities at the state level, the Campaign will benefit all Wisconsin libraries, including those with limited resources. While recognizing that many libraries fall into this category, the WLA still needs your assistance to maximize the impact of its message. Here are some simple things you can do to help.
- Order free bumper stickers and buttons for distribution to your library users, staff, board members, and leaders in your organization or community. An order form is available on the Campaign website.
- Take copies of the ads to your local newspaper and radio stations to encourage them to place the PSAs. Direct them to the Campaign site for downloadable ads, and let WLA know who you’ve contacted.
- Tell WLA if you hear or see a Campaign ad. This is one way WLA can evaluate the success of the Campaign.
- Give WLA story ideas about what your library is doing so the organization can develop feature stories about libraries for its website and for submission to statewide media. Contact Lisa at the WLA office for more information.
- Remind people that they can learn more about the campaign by going to www.WisconsinLibraries.org.
- Use the Campaign logo on your library’s main page as a link to the Campaign site.
- Print your favorite Campaign ad and place copies around the library where library users will see them.
- Go to www.wisconsinlibraries.org/materials/libraries.asp to get more ideas about how you can help.
To share your thoughts about the Campaign, contact Lisa K. Strand, executive director, Wisconsin Library Association/WLA Foundation, 5250 East Terrace Drive, Suite A-1, Madison, WI 53718-8345; (608) 245-3640 ([email protected]).
Libraries eligible for ‘Great Stories CLUB’ grants
The Great Stories CLUB (Connecting Libraries, Underserved teens and Books) is a book club grant program organized by the American Library Association Public Programs Office (PPO) and Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) to provide young adults with the opportunity to discuss books relevant to the challenges in their lives. Oprah's Angel Network is providing a grant to support the program.
All types of libraries (public, school, academic and special), in partnership with facilities serving troubled teens (such as juvenile detention centers or alternative high schools) in the United States and its territories are eligible to apply. Selected libraries will present three-part book club discussions featuring three theme-related books chosen by YALSA for teen audiences.
Applications will be accepted online at www.ala.org/greatstories through Feb. 20, 2006. Up to 200 libraries will be selected to receive 10 sets of the three books to provide to members of the book club, along with online resources to plan and implement the program. YALSA's Outreach to Young Adults with Special Needs Committee developed the book selections, theme and program support materials.
The theme for the Great Stories CLUB will be teens facing challenges, and the following titles will be included:
- "The First Part Last" by Angela Johnson;
- "Born Blue" by Han Nolan; and
- "Stuck in Neutral" by Terry Trueman.
For more information, including guidelines, application instructions, and the online application, visit www.ala.org/greatstories.
-- Reprinted from Channel Weekly (Vol. 8, No. 21 -- February 9, 2006)
WebJunction seeks feedback on technology planning processes, needs
WebJunction is organizing several technology planning focus group discussions in the next few weeks, and they would like to hear from public librarians nationwide about their technology planning processes and needs. The ultimate goal is to improve the TechAtlas technology planning tools offered through WebJunction. Your feedback can help ensure that the enhancements WebJunction make to TechAtlas are truly relevant to the needs of public librarians.
If you would like to participate in one of these focus group discussions, visit www.webjunction.org/do/DisplayContent?id=12607.
Continuing Education
www.scls.info/ce/
February 23 -- Disaster Planning and Recovery with Miriam Kahn, 9 a.m. to noon, SCLS Administration & Portage County Public Library, Stevens Point (compressed video broadcast to Stevens Point).
March 3 -- Brain Snack: Overdrive Q&A (WisLine Web Session), with Stef Morrill, Library Technology Coordinator, 12-1 p.m.
March 10 -- Library Management Hot Topics: A Roundtable Discussion with Experienced Library Managers,11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Live teleconference from the College of DuPage. Sites: MATC Reedsburg & Truax, Marshfield Clinic, MSTC Wisconsin Rapids, Monona Public Library, UW-Stevens Point, and the Pyle Center at UW-Madison.
April 7 -- Serving Immigrant Populations: A Library Prototype for Diversity, with Bill Erbes and a panel of experts, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., a live teleconference from the College of DuPage. Sites: MATC Reedsburg & Truax, Marshfield Clinic, MSTC Wisconsin Rapids, Monona Public Library, UW-Stevens Point, and the Pyle Center at UW-Madison.
April 13 -- Every Child Ready to Read @ Your Library, with Saroj Ghotig, Early Childhood Literacy Consultant, 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.,SCLS Administration, 5250 E. Terrace Dr., Madison.
April 19 -- Genealogy Research using Ancestry Library & Heritage Quest, with Jean Anderson, Sun Prairie Public Library, 1-3:30 p.m.,Charles & JoAnn Lester Library, 100 Park Street, Nekoosa.
April 21 -- Reference USA Business, with Tana Elias, Madison Public Library,10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.,Charles & JoAnn Lester Library, 100 Park Street, Nekoosa.
April 25 -- Readers' Advisory and "What Do I Read Next?" with Jane Jorgenson & Liz Amundson, Madison Public Library, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (includes lunch break),Charles & JoAnn Lester Library, 100 Park Street, Nekoosa.
April 28 -- Google Print: Its impact on libraries, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., a live teleconference from the College of DuPage. Sites: MATC Reedsburg & Truax, Marshfield Clinic, MSTC Wisconsin Rapids, Monona Public Library, UW-Stevens Point, and the Pyle Center at UW-Madison.
May 12 -- Preventing Workplace Violence, with Sabine Lobitz,9 a.m. to 12 p.m.,SCLS Administration & Portage County Public Library, Stevens Point
(compressed video broadcast to Stevens Point).
May 24 -- Using OCLC for Interlibrary Loan (WisLine Web Session), with Pam Wittig & Beth Price, Madison Public Library,9-11 a.m.
May 25 -- Using OCLC for Interlibrary Loan (WisLine Web Session), with Pam Wittig & Beth Price, Madison Public Library, 1-3 p.m.
February 2006
| 23 | Continuing Education -- Disaster Planning and Recovery (see above) |
March 2006
| 2 | First Thursday, 5-7 p.m. at City Bar, 636 State Street, Madison |
| 3 | Continuing Education -- Brain Snack: Overdrive Q&A (see above) |
| 10 | Continuing Education -- Library Management Hot Topics: A Roundtable Discussion with Experienced Library Managers (see above) |
| 13 | SCLS Board of Trustees, 12:15 p.m., SCLS Administration Office, Madison |
April 2006
| 6 | First Thursday, 5-7 p.m. at City Bar, 636 State Street, Madison |
| 7 | Continuing Education -- Serving Immigrant Populations: A Library Prototype for Diversity (see above) |
| 10 | SCLS Board of Trustees, 12:15 p.m., SCLS Administration Office, Madison |
| 13 | Continuing Education -- Every Child Ready to Read @ Your Library (see above) |
| 19 | Continuing Education -- Genealogy Research using Ancestry Library & Heritage Quest (see above) |
| 21 | Continuing Education -- Reference USA Business (see above) |
| 25 | Continuing Education -- Readers' Advisory and "What Do I Read Next?" (see above) |
| 28 | Continuing Education -- Google Print: Its impact on libraries (see above) |
May 2006
| 3-5 | Wisconsin Association of Public Libraries annual conference, Wisconsin Rapids. |
| 4 | First Thursday, 5-7 p.m. at City Bar, 636 State Street, Madison |
| 8 | SCLS Board of Trustees, 12:15 p.m., SCLS Administration Office, Madison |
| 12 | Continuing Education -- Preventing Workplace Violence (see above) |
| 17 | SCLS Annual Meeting, 8:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Olbrich Gardens, Madison. |
| 24 | Continuing Education -- Using OCLC for Interlibrary Loan (see above) |
| 25 | Continuing Education -- Using OCLC for Interlibrary Loan (see above) |