Index
- Member/Staff News
- Penguin Random House Grants for Small Libraries
- Safety on Spotlight: Addressing Threats in Public Libraries
- The Friends of the Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC) Fall Book Sale
- ALA-RUSA Survey
- Continuing Education Calendar
Member/Staff News
Welcome to Emily Whitmore, Library Director at Spring Green Community Library. Emily is a new transplant to Wisconsin via Chicago. She and her dog are very happy to be in a place full of hiking trails. Her previous library positions include Adult Services Librarian and Assistant Head of Circulation Services. Emily is always ready to talk books, programs, and dogs with anyone.
Penguin Random House Grants for Small Libraries
Through the generosity of Penguin Random House, we are pleased to announce this grant opportunity for small, rural libraries nationwide! This grant is available to libraries that meet both the IMLS definition for small libraries (a service population of 25,000 or fewer) and the definition for rural libraries (libraries located 5 or more miles from the nearest town of 25k or more). Check the grant FAQ's below for more information.
Applicants may request:
- One (1) monetary grant in support of a community-oriented project for up to $1,000.
or - An in-kind grant donation of up to $1,000 in equivalent value to support a circulating collection in your library.
Applications may be submitted beginning November 28, 2022.
Deadline to submit applications is December 12, 2022.
Notifications of funding decision will be sent to applicants by January 27, 2023.
Funded projects must be completed by December 31, 2023.
Project reports must be submitted by February 1, 2024.
The program will award grants to libraries that demonstrate a true need. Monetary grants are not limited to literacy and may be used for everything from library programming and books to resources like hotspots that help community members’ access important information. Library seeking support for digital collections should request a monetary grant.
Safety on Spotlight: Addressing Threats in Public Libraries
Wednesday, November 30, 2022 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. Central
This free virtual town hall is presented by the Public Library Association (PLA) in collaboration with the Urban Libraries Council (ULC) and the Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL)
Public libraries are increasingly responding to violent and inflammatory speech and targeted attacks on their buildings, workers, and patrons. Over the last two weeks of September, libraries in five cities faced bomb or shooting threats that resulted in canceled events and closures. These incidents also come directly on the heels of widespread intimidation related to censorship in the past year. Thankfully, no one was hurt in these recent threats, but the stress and disruption of service take a toll on library workers and the communities they serve.
Facing such threats to our basic safety can often be traumatic and isolating. The Public Library Association (PLA)—in collaboration with the Urban Libraries Council (ULC) and the Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL)—invites all library workers to join a virtual event to reflect and share with public library colleagues across the country. During this event, panelists will participate in a facilitated conversation that explores effective policies and practices to improve safety and security for library staff and patrons and invites questions and resources to be shared among all attendees.
The Friends of the Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC) Fall Book Sale.
The Friends of the Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC) fall book sale will be on Friday and Saturday, December 2-3.
- Friday, December 2: 4-6 pm
- Saturday, December 3: 8 am - 1 pm
The sale will feature thousands of new and gently used books for children and teenagers.
PRICES
- $4 hardcover picture books, beginning readers, graphic novels and non-fiction ($3 Friends members*)
- $2 paperbacks ($1 Friends members)
- $2 board books (everyone)
- $1 hardcover fiction (everyone)
- Bag Sale Saturday noon - 1 pm (plastic grocery bags (provided) or equivalent size; feel free to bring your own reusable bag)
Stock will be replenished regularly throughout the sale.
*JOIN or RENEW at the door!
PAYMENT ACCEPTED
- Cash
- Check
- Credit card
- Institutional Purchase Order (Bring Tax Exempt # if applicable)
For more information: http://www.ccbcfriends.org/friends-book-sale.html
ALA-RUSA (https://www.ala.org/rusa/) has a newly-formed subcommittee: User Services in Public Libraries. The charge of the subcommittee is to study, promote, and support the role of reference and user services in public libraries.
They have just put together a short survey to help identify needs and interests of reference workers in public library settings. It takes about five minutes to complete. Your participation is greatly appreciated!Here's the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScG9cIk-8LkxbQhpNouAU5o7FrxhTbCa5BixgtoGB-OLbCgTg/viewform