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Table of Contents
1. WisconsinEye: A Resource for Civic Education
2. WRLBPH names new Regional Librarian
3. IMLS calls for 2009 Native American Library Grant applications
4. Website of the Week - Healthfinder
5. Calendar
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REMINDER - Due to the upcoming holidays, Channel Weekly will not be published for the next two weeks. The next issue of Channel Weekly will be the January 8, 2009 edition.
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1. WISCONSINEYE: A RESOURCE FOR CIVIC EDUCATION
Are you looking for video resources on Wisconsin government, civic life, and public policy discussion? Do you want to keep a live eye on the upcoming budget process? WisconsinEye is a statewide multimedia public affairs network providing not only gavel-to-gavel coverage of events at the Capitol, but also events in many settings around the state including courts, community centers, and city halls. A wide variety of participants include civic groups, businesses and industries, and educators. The events are available either via cable TV or streaming on the Internet. This is an ideal resource for social studies and civic education in Wisconsin. All this is available at:
http://www.wisconsineye.org.
2. WRLBPH NAMES NEW REGIONAL LIBRARIAN
The Milwaukee Public Library (MPL) and the Wisconsin Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (WRLBPH) announce the appointment of Meredith Wittmann as Regional Librarian. She will begin her new duties on January 5, 2009.
Wittmann, a native of Milwaukee who grew up in Cudahy, is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee's School of Library and Information Science. She came to MPL in June 2007 from the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) library. Wittmann has been the outreach librarian for WRLBPH since March 2008. She replaces Marsha Valance, who retires from WRLBPH and MPL after 19 years of service on December 30.
Under a contract with the State Department of Public Instruction, MPL administers the WRLBPH, which provides services statewide to those who are blind, visually impaired or physically challenged to hold a book. WRLBPH services are free and require a doctor's certification.
3. IMLS CALLS FOR 2009 NATIVE AMERICAN LIBRARY GRANT APPLICATIONS
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is accepting applications for the 2009 Native American Library Services Basic Grants and Enhancement Grants. These grants are designed to help Native American libraries support their communities by improving their collections, establishing or enhancing their technological capabilities, making their libraries and holdings accessible to all users, and strengthening their traditional library services to ensure that patrons are able to find the information they need.
The Native American Library Services Basic Grants are specifically awarded to support existing library operations and maintain core library services. Applicants interested in funding for staff participation in conferences, library-related continuing education courses and training workshops, or working with a consultant on a library assessment may choose to apply for the supplemental Education/Assessment Option in conjunction with the Basic Grant. Enhancement Grants support projects that improve existing library services or implement new services, particularly as they relate to the goals of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
In 2008, IMLS awarded Basic Grants to a total of 209 American Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages. In addition, the Institute made 15 awards for the competitive Enhancement Grants. To apply for these grants, please visit
http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/nativeAmerican.shtm and
http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/nativeEnhance.shtm.
IMLS has also scheduled two audio-conference calls to give prospective applicants an opportunity to ask the IMLS staff questions pertaining to Native American Library Basic Grant and Enhancement Grant applications. More information on these sessions is at
http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/121808a.shtm.
4. WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
Healthfinder: Your Guide to Reliable Health Information --
http://www.healthfinder.gov/ -- Healthfinder is a free portal to reliable health information, developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The site provides an easy-to-use, searchable index of carefully reviewed health information from over 1,500 government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and universities. (Website reference courtesy of refdesk.com)
5. CALENDAR
January 9, 2009 - Council on Library and Network Development, Cottage Grove
January 29, 2009 - Delivery Services Advisory Committee, Webinar conference call.
February 3, 2009 - WEMTA/WLA Library Legislative Day, Madison
March 13, 2009 - Council on Library and Network Development, TBA
March 22-24, 2009 - Wisconsin Educational Media and Technology Association Spring Conference, Madison
April 21-24, 2009 - Wisconsin Association of Academic Librarians Annual Conference, Green Lake
May 6-8, 2009 - Wisconsin Association of Public Libraries Spring Conference, Wisconsin Dells
October 20-23, 2009 - Wisconsin Library Association Annual Conference, Appleton
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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
For questions about this information, contact Roslyn M. Wise (608) 266-6439
Last updated on 1/6/2009 11:12:28 AM
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