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Table of Contents
1. Some flood-damaged libraries re-open
2. Governor reappoints five to COLAND
3. New DVD on Web tools available for loan from the Reference and Loan Library
4. Wisconsin Library Heritage Center website launched
5. 2008 Carter G. Woodson Book Awards announced
6. Libraries and schools encouraged to apply for "Picturing America" teaching tool
7. Website of the Week - The Pulitzer Prize
8. Calendar
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1. SOME FLOOD-DAMAGED LIBRARIES RE-OPEN
The Potosi Branch of Schreiner Memorial Library will reopen Saturday, August 9 at 10:00 a.m. and resume its normal schedule of hours. The library has been closed for two months due to water damage from the heavy rains in early June. The entire contents had to be removed and stored off-site, with some items at the Potosi High School and others at the Schreiner Library in Lancaster. The library's flooring and part of the walls have been replaced. Most of the collection was saved from damage, and additional materials have been purchased and added in anticipation of the re-opening.
The Kraemer Library and Community Center in Plain re-opened and resumed services on Friday, July 25, after replacing the carpeting. The public libraries in LaValle and Rock Springs are still closed.
2. GOVERNOR REAPPOINTS FIVE TO COLAND
Governor Doyle's office recently announced five reappointments to the Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND). Created by the Wisconsin State Legislature in 1979, COLAND advises the State Superintendent of Public Instruction to ensure that all state citizens have access to library and information services. Council findings are communicated as advisory recommendations to the state superintendent, governor, and Legislature.
The 19-member council functions as a forum through which librarians and members of the public identify, study, and collect public testimony on issues affecting Wisconsin libraries and other information services. Members serve three-year terms. Membership includes ten professional members who represent various public and private libraries as well as library educators. The remaining nine council positions are held by public members with a demonstrated interest in libraries or other types of information services.
Members reappointed to terms ending July 1, 2011, are Mary Bayorgeon, Appleton (professional member); Francis Cherney, Milladore (public member); Miriam Erickson, Fish Creek (public member); Susan Reynolds, Cable (public member); Lisa Solverson, Viroqua (professional member).
Additional information about COLAND can be found at http://dpi.wi.gov/coland/.
3. NEW DVD ON WEB TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN FROM THE REFERENCE AND LOAN LIBRARY
"Wikis, Podcasts, & Blogs, Oh My! Web Tools for Your Library" is a new 30-minute program on video DVD that describes the latest Web technologies and how libraries are using them to enhance services and reach out to new customers. The presentation covers blogs, wikis, podcasts, RSS feeds, social networking sites, and video sharing sites. The DVD was produced by Library Video Network in 2008, and has optional subtitles. The Reference and Loan Library's call number is DVD V-313.
DVDs and videos may be requested from the Reference and Loan Library (R&LL) through normal interlibrary loan channels; by calling R&LL's circulation/AV booking department at 888-542-5543 (in-state) or 608-224-6169; by fax at 608-224-6178; or by email at rllill@dpi.wi.gov.
4. WISCONSIN LIBRARY HERITAGE CENTER WEBSITE LAUNCHED
The Wisconsin Library Heritage Center (WLHC) has launched a website with the assistance of the Outagamie Waupaca Library System. WLHC is the first Library Heritage Center in the nation and is a program of the Wisconsin Library Association Foundation. WLHC was established for the following purposes:
-- to promote an understanding and appreciation of the history of libraries and librarianship in Wisconsin by the general public and the Wisconsin library community
-- to promote the preservation of artifacts and archives which contribute to an understanding and appreciation of Wisconsin's library heritage
-- to promote research and publishing which contribute to an understanding and appreciation of Wisconsin's library heritage
This project is spearheaded by Larry T. Nix, WLHC Steering Committee Chair, who was formerly Director of the Public Library Development Team at the Department of Public Instruction. The WLHC website is located at http://heritage.wisconsinlibraries.org/.
5. 2008 CARTER G. WOODSON BOOK AWARDS ANNOUNCED
Each year the National Council for Social Studies announces the Carter G. Woodson Award- winning and honor books for children. These books are intended to encourage the writing, publishing, and dissemination of outstanding social science books for young readers that treat topics related to ethnic minorities and relations sensitively and accurately. This year's award winners are:
Elementary Level Award Winner:
"Louis Sockalexis: Native American Baseball Pioneer" by Bill Wise, illustrated by Bill Farnsworth; published by Lee & Low Books, Inc.
Elementary Level Honor Book:
"Surfer of the Century" by Ellie Crowe, illustrated by Richard Waldrep; published by Lee & Low Books, Inc.
Middle Level Award Winner:
"Black and White Airmen: Their True History" by John Fleischman, published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Middle Level Honor Book:
"Sophisticated Ladies: The Great Women of Jazz" by Leslie Gourse, illustrated by Martin French; published by Dutton Children's Books (Division of Penguin Young Readers Group).
Secondary Level Award Winner:
"Don't Throw Away Your Stick Till You Cross the River: The Journey of an Ordinary Man" by Vincent Collin Beach (with Anni Beach); published by Five Star Publications, Inc.
Secondary Level Honor Book:
"United States v. Amistad: Slave Ship Mutiny" by Susan Dudley Gold; published by Marshall Cavendish Benchmark.
More information is available at http://www.socialstudies.org/awards/woodson/.
6. LIBRARIES AND SCHOOLS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR PICTURING AMERICA TEACHING TOOL
Dr.Anne-Imelda Radice, director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has announced a second opportunity for all public libraries and K-12 schools to apply for the free teaching tool, "Picturing America." Presented by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) in partnership with the IMLS, "Picturing America" provides at no cost high-quality reproductions of great American art to public libraries and K-12 schools (public, private, parochial, charter, and home school groups) to enhance the study of history, social studies, language arts, literature, and civics. Also eligible are libraries with collections that circulate to the general public and those that offer reading programs to the public.
"Art has so much to teach us about America's past, present, and future," Radice said. "'Picturing America' allows everyone, regardless of their location or income, to explore American history through the lens of our nation's great works of art."
"I am delighted to announce that we are again accepting 'Picturing America' applications," said NEH Chairman Bruce Cole. "The Endowment wants every school and public library in the United States to receive 'Picturing America,' and this second application period will bring us closer to achieving that goal." So far, 26,320 public libraries and schools across the nation have been awarded 'Picturing America' materials.
Picturing America materials include:
* Forty large, high-quality color reproductions of the selected masterpieces (24" x 36")
* A comprehensive teacher's resource book providing a wide range of ideas and background information to support educators using the works of art in core subject areas
* Lesson plans and additional resources available through the "Picturing America" web site, http://www.PicturingAmerica.neh.gov.
Application information can be found in the 'Apply Now' section of the Picturing America web site. Applications are being accepted now through October 31, 2008, with delivery scheduled for spring 2009. Please note that previous recipients of the "Picturing America" collection are not eligible for a second award.
To view the list of recipient schools and libraries visit http://picturingamerica.neh.gov/public_awards.php. In addition, the NEH and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families are making "Picturing America" available to the 20,000 Head Start centers to enhance early childhood development and family literacy.
If you need additional information, call NEH Media Contacts Lindsey Mikal at (202) 606-8317 or Elizabeth Fisher at (202) 208-7098.
7. WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
The Pulitzer Prize -- http://www.pulitzer.org/ -- Beginning in 1917, and continuing to the present day, the Pulitzer Prize is awarded in 21 different areas of journalism and photography, including published books and music. This site allows you to search or browse each year's winners using the timeline at the top of each page. (Website reference courtesy of refdesk.com)
8. CALENDAR
September 5, 2008 - Wisconsin System Directors Annual Meeting, Madison
September 12, 2008 - Council on Library and Network Development, Fennimore
September 26, 2008 - Children's Consultants Annual Meeting, Madison
September 30, 2008 - Certification & Continuing Education Consultants Meeting, Madison
October 9, 2008 - Delivery Services Advisory Committee, WisLine web
October 10, 2008 - Library Information Technology Advisory Committee meeting, Madison
November 12-13, 2008 - Library Services & Technology Act (LSTA) Meeting, Madison
November 14, 2008 - Council on Library and Network Development, location to be announced
March 22-24, 2009 - Wisconsin Educational Media and Technology Association (WEMTA) Spring Conference, Madison
Roslyn M. Wise
Editor, Channel Weekly
Department of Public Instruction
Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning
PO Box 7841
Madison, WI 53707-7841
Phone: (608) 266-6439
FAX: (609) 266-8770
For questions about this information, contact Roslyn M. Wise (608) 266-6439
Last updated on 8/25/2008 12:23:01 PM
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