The DLTCL Electronic Newsletter
Volume 11, Number 2 - September 18, 2008
Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
BadgerLink -- http://www.badgerlink.net
Instructional Media and Technology Team -- http://dpi.wi.gov/imt/
Public Library Development Team -- http://dpi.wi.gov/pld/
Reference and Loan Library -- http://dpi.wi.gov/rll
Wisconsin Information Network for Successful Schools (WINSS) -- http://dpi.wi.gov/sig
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Table of Contents
1. State superintendent announces budget initiatives for next biennium
2. LSTA applications for 2009 projects
3. Library directory now available online
4. Wisconsin to participate in National Book Festival
5. DOJ will host five seminars on Wisconsin public records and open meetings laws
6. IMLS calls for Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian grant applications
7. New round of Great Stories CLUB grants now available
8. Website of the Week - U.S. Gazetteer
9. Calendar
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1. STATE SUPERINTENDENT ANNOUNCES BUDGET INITIATIVES FOR NEXT BIENNIUM
On September 18, State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster presented a budget request for the next biennium that includes the following library-related items:
-- Public library system funding at the 13% index level of $27,260,300 for 2009-10 and $28,078,100 for 2010-11. This compares to 2008-09 funding of $16,783,500.
-- BadgerLink funding of $3,234,000 for 2009-10 and $3,469,400 for 2010-11. This compares to 2008-09 funding of $2,111,000. The requested funding would allow for the addition to BadgerLink of curriculum-supporting information databases.
-- Library service contract funding for the Wisconsin Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (WRLBPH), the Milwaukee Public Library, Wisconsin Library Services (WiLS), and the Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) totaling $1,145,300 for 2009-10 and $1,180,800 for 2010-11. This compares to 2008-09 funding of $1,097,200. The requested funding would fully fund the service contracts.
-- Library delivery service funding of $216,000 for 2009-10 and $232,000 for 2010-11. This funding would cover an estimated 50% of the statewide backbone delivery costs currently incurred by public library systems.
-- NFB-Newsline funding to support newspapers accessible by telephone for blind and physically handicapped people of $113,000 for 2009-10 and $117,700 for 2010-11. This compares to 2008-09 funding of $108,000.
-- Maintain current authority to distribute Common School Funds of up to $40,000,000.
A summary of the DPI biennial budget request is available on the DPI's web site at http://dpi.wisconsin.gov/pb/index.html.
The budget request will now be reviewed by the Governor, who will submit a proposed budget to the legislature early in 2009.
2. LSTA APPLICATIONS FOR 2009 PROJECTS
Public libraries, public library systems, and other agencies submitted eighty three (83) applications in twelve (12) different categories for Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) projects to occur in 2009. The applications requested funds for a variety of projects. Outside reviewers (librarians and other subject experts from around the state) will evaluate the applications submitted in the competitive grant categories over the next few weeks. The projects, grant category rankings, and overall LSTA program for 2009 will be reviewed by the LSTA Advisory Committee at its meeting on November 11-12, 2008. State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster will announce the grant awards by the end of December.
The preliminary dollars budgeted for each grant category, the dollars requested in the applications, and the number of applications received, are listed below. Some of the grant categories are noncompetitive; others are competitive.
* Library System Technology Projects: $350,000 budgeted and requested; 17 applications
* Merging Shared Integrated Library Systems: $115,000 budgeted and requested; 2 applications
* Wireless Internet Access: $20,000 budgeted; $10,500 requested; 4 applications
* Delivery Projects: $90,000 budgeted and requested; 2 applications
* Health Information Awareness and Access Projects: $20,000 budgeted; $18,727 requested; 3 applications
* Shared Integrated Library Systems for Schools: $27,500 budgeted; $27,500 requested; 1 application
* Innovative Use of Technology Projects: $50,000 budgeted; $84,759 requested; 7 applications
* Digitization of Local Resources Projects: $30,000 budgeted; $17,692 requested; 6 applications
* Accessibility in Public Libraries/Public Library Systems: $50,100 budgeted; $47,200 requested; 16 applications
* Sensory and Mobility Disabilities Projects: $50,000 budgeted; $48,066 requested; 3 applications
* Adult, Family and Early Literacy Projects: $225,000 budgeted; $259,386 requested; 14 applications
* Library Development Training & Planning projects: $10,800 budgeted; $11,912 requested; 8 applications
The total amount budgeted for the category projects was $1,034,800; the total requested was $1,062,300.
For more information, contact Terrie Howe, DPI LSTA program coordinator, at (608) 266-2413 or teresa.howe@dpi.wi.gov.
3. LIBRARY DIRECTORY NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
The Reference and Loan Library has developed a directory of libraries of all types. The directory contains 1,041 entries for Wisconsin libraries of all types, including public, academic, school, institution, health science, and other types of special libraries. The database can be searched by library name, county, city, or public library system. A user may also view the entire list of libraries. Each entry shows the library name, address, phone, fax, and library type. Alternate names are also included.
Library staff may submit new entries or modify the entries if they are no longer correct. Additional information for special libraries will be added soon.
Web links to the library website and local or shared catalog are also provided. A link to the Google map for each location provides instructions for reaching the library.
The directory is available on BadgerLink (http://www.badgerlink.net under Library Directories at the bottom of the homepage) and on the Department of Public Instruction Library-related resources and services at http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/dltcl/tm-lib2-svcs.html. The library directory can be bookmarked at http://165.189.15.162:8080/fmi/iwp/cgi?-db=wisconsin_libraries&-loadframes.
4. WISCONSIN TO PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL
The Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning (DLTCL) collaborated again this year with the Wisconsin Center for the Book to send representatives to the National Book Festival in Washington D.C., to be held on September 27, 2008. This year the featured Wisconsin children's author is Kashmira Sheth and her featured book will be "My Dadima Wears a Sari." DLTCL created an activity sheet based on the book that will be handed out to children who stop by to visit. The Cooperative Children's Book Center and Peachtree Publisher assisted with the development of a bibliography of Kashmira's books and a short biography of her.
Librarians from every state, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories will participate in the Pavilion of the States at the National Book Festival. This is the seventh year the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has supported the Pavilion at the festival. The free festival is sponsored by the Library of Congress and hosted by First Lady Laura Bush.
The Pavilion of the States spotlights the work of librarians, libraries, and state Centers for the Book. The Pavilion of the States promotes reading and literacy projects as well as the literary traditions of the states. Representatives from each participating state provide information and answer questions about their state's authors, libraries, book festivals, book awards, and reading-promotion activities.
The Pavilion of the States is an extremely popular place for families because each state is represented providing information about reading and related cultural activities in their state. Kids race around getting state stamps on their maps of America, which lists on the back "52 Great Reads about Great Places," with recommendations from each state. The festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, rain or shine, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., between 3rd and 7th streets. The festival is free and open to the public. More information is at http://www.loc.gov/bookfest/.
5. DOJ WILL HOST FIVE SEMINARS ON WISCONSIN PUBLIC RECORDS AND OPEN MEETINGS LAWS
Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen and assistant attorney generals will be hosting five free seminars across the state of Wisconsin to promote public awareness of and compliance with the state's open meetings and public records laws. This effort is part of the Department of Justice's (DOJ) ongoing mission to enforce Wisconsin's open meetings and access to public records laws.
The three hour seminars are free and open to the public in Green Bay (September 18), Eau Claire (October 10), Wausau (October 15), Milwaukee (October 28) and Madison (October 29). Seating is limited so registration is required.
To register provide your name, title, organization or agency, and seminar date in any of the following ways:
* Visit the Wisconsin Department of Justice website: http://www.doj.state.wi.us/ag/OMPRSeminar/register.asp
* Submit an email to registration@doj.state.wi.us
* Call the Department of Justice at (608) 267-2220.
Participants will receive a free copy of the updated public records compliance guide along with the latest edition of the open meetings compliance guide. Both are also available on the Department of Justice's web page at http://www.doj.state.wi.us/site/ompr.asp.
6. IMLS CALLS FOR LAURA BUSH 21ST CENTURY LIBRARIAN GRANT APPLICATIONS
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) invites proposals from libraries, archives, and library agencies, associations, and consortia for the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian grant program. The application deadline is December 15, 2008. Categories of funding for the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian program are as follows:
* Doctoral programs in library and information science;
* Master's programs in library and information science;
* Research about library and information science as a profession, establishment of ongoing research capacity in graduate schools of library and information science, and research conducted by untenured, tenure-track faculty in graduate schools of library and information science in their field of research (Early Career Development program);
* Pre-professional programs to interest future professionals in library and information science as a career;
* Programs to build institutional capacity in graduate schools of library and information science by developing or enhancing programs; and
* Continuing education for library and archives staff.
The grant period for these projects is up to three years, except for doctoral program projects, which may be up to four years.
In 2003, with a shortage of professional librarians on the horizon, First Lady Laura Bush called on the Institute of Museum and Library Services to help recruit "a new generation of librarians." Since then, the Institute has funded 3,220 master's degree students, 186 doctoral students, 1,256 pre-professional students, and 26,186 continuing education students.
IMLS staff will be hosting two audio conference calls to provide an opportunity for prospective applicants to learn more about the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian grant program. The calls will be held on the following dates and times: Tuesday, October 21 at 2:00pm ET Thursday, November 6 at 2:00pm ET. Please check the web page below closer to the date of the call for specific dial-in instructions.
Application guidelines and instructions are available at http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/21centuryLibrarian.shtm.
7. NEW ROUND OF GREAT STORIES CLUB GRANTS NOW AVAILABLE
The American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office and the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) are now accepting applications for the latest round of Great Stories CLUB grants. Electronic applications will be accepted through November 14 at http://www.ala.org/greatstories . Funding was provided for this program by Oprah's Angel Network.
Launched in 2005, the Great Stories CLUB (Connecting Libraries, Underserved teens and Books) is a reading and discussion program designed to reach underserved, troubled teen populations through books that are relevant to their lives. All types of libraries (public, school, academic and special) located within or working in partnership with facilities serving troubled teens in the United States and its territories are eligible to apply for a Great Stories CLUB grant.
Following the application process, 230 libraries will be selected to develop a book discussion program for teens based on the three theme-related titles and will be given copies of the books to share with each participant. Participating libraries will also receive access to an online toolkit to support the program, including sample discussion questions, recommended titles for further reading, downloadable bookmark art and other resources. Small cash grants ($100-$200) will be awarded to up to 25 sites for the support of program-related expenses.
YALSA's Outreach to Young Adults with Special Needs Committee selected "Breaking Boundaries" as the 2009 Great Stories CLUB theme, along with the following titles:
* "Luna" by Julie Ann Peters (Little, Brown Young Readers, 2004)
* "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie (Little, Brown Young Readers, 2007)
* "Black and White" by Paul Volponi (Viking Juvenile, 2005)
For more information on the Great Stories CLUB, including guidelines, book descriptions, application instructions, and a link to the online application, visit http://www.ala.org/greatstories .
8. WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
U.S. Gazetteer -- http://www.hometownlocator.com/ -- This site provides profiles for 166,000 U.S. cities, towns, neighborhoods and subdivisions as well as maps, data and directions for 1.7 million physical, cultural and historical features.
9. CALENDAR
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 4-7, 2008 - Wisconsin Library Association Annual Conference, Middleton
November 11-12, 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
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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
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