1. State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster commemorates National Library Week
2. FY 2009 EETT grant application is available to Wisconsin schools
3. More libraries qualify for Gates Foundation grant for library PCs
4. Winter/Spring issue of Channel now available online
5. ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for state and local governments
6. $300 grants available for writers and illustrators
7. Website of the Week - Pets and Pet Health
8. Calendar
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1. STATE SUPERINTENDENT ELIZABETH BURMASTER COMMEMORATES NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK
In celebration of National Library Week, State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster issued an editorial and proclamation commemorating Wisconsin libraries, saying in part:
"No matter your interest or need, libraries remain a great well of resources for users. In honor of National Library Week, April 12 to 18, I encourage all citizens to visit their local library and find out how 'Worlds connect @ your library.'"
The full editorial is at
http://dpi.wi.gov/eis/pdf/dpi2009_34.pdf and the proclamation is at
http://dpi.wi.gov/eis/pdf/nlwproc09.pdf.
2. FY2009 EETT GRANT APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE TO WISCONSIN SCHOOLS
The Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) FY2009 Competitive Grant application and supporting documents are posted on the Instructional Media and Technology Team website at
http://dpi.wi.gov/imt/nclbindex.html. This grant funds professional development programs for raising student academic achievement by increasing educators' use of instructional technology tools and strategies in their classrooms. While grant consortia must include at least one school district where the percentage of families in poverty is at least 11%; partnerships may include public libraries, institutions of higher education or other organizations with demonstrated expertise in the application of technology to instruction.
This grant is funded through the FY2009 Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) Program (Title II, Part D of No Child Left Behind). It does NOT include funding from The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Additional funding for the EETT program through ARRA is expected in summer or fall of 2009. More information on the EETT portion of ARRA is available at:
http://dpi.wi.gov/imt/arra_eett.html. Information on other ARRA funding in Wisconsin is available at:
http://dpi.wi.gov/recovery and
http://www.recovery.wisconsin.gov.
For questions on the Competitive EETT grant contact Donna Steffan, education technology consultant, at 608-267-1282 or
Donna.Steffan@dpi.wi.gov.
3. MORE LIBRARIES QUALIFY FOR GATES FOUNDATION GRANT FOR LIBRARY PCs
During a meeting with the Gates Foundation in January, representatives from several states -- including Wisconsin library division staff -- asked the foundation to review the criteria (poverty and age of a library's PCs) used to determine library eligibility for the foundation's library PC grant program. The foundation finished its review last week and as a result 20 additional Wisconsin public libraries are eligible to receive funding to purchase PCs. These libraries have all been notified and are in the process of getting board approval to participate. While at this time confirmed numbers are not known, it is expected that about 102 libraries will participate in the grant and they will receive a total of 430 PCs. Division staff members are in the process of writing the required state grant application which is due at the foundation by May 4. For more information see the grant Website at
http://dpi.wi.gov/pld/gatespcgrant.html or contact Bob Bocher, library technology consultant, at 608-266-2127 or
robert.bocher@dpi.wi.gov.
4. WINTER/SPRING 2009 ISSUE OF CHANNEL NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
The Winter/Spring 2009 issue of Channel, the newsletter of the Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning, is now available on the web at
http://www.dpi.wi.gov/channel/pdf/chn440203.pdf.
Among the articles in this issue of Channel are:
Readers will "be creative" this summer at public libraries
Two long-time PLDT staff announce retirements
Wisconsin receives 2009 Intel® Foundation grant
Adolescent literacy efforts in Indianhead Federated Library System
WRLBPH introduces new Regional Librarian
The impact of downloadable audio and video on libraries, Part 2
Retirement calls for two Reference and Loan librarians
Trustee Corner
School libraries to receive $35.3 million from Common School Fund
State superintendent announces new LSTA Advisory Committee members
Previous issues of Channel are available at
http://dpi.wi.gov/channel/channel.html. Issues of Channel Weekly are available at
http://dpi.wi.gov/channel/chweekly.html.
5. ADA BEST PRACTICES TOOL KIT FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
The Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice prepared and issued in installments a technical assistance document designed to assist state and local officials to improve compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in their programs, services, activities, and facilities. The technical assistance document series is entitled "The ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments."
The Tool Kit is designed to teach state and local government officials how to identify and fix problems that prevent people with disabilities from gaining equal access to state and local government programs, services, and activities. It will also teach state and local officials how to conduct accessibility surveys of their buildings and facilities to identify and remove architectural barriers to access. While state and local governments are not required to use the ADA Best Practices Tool Kit, the U.S. Department of Justice encourages its use as one effective means of complying with the requirements of Title II of the ADA. The Toolkit can be found here:
http://www.ada.gov/pcatoolkit/toolkitmain.htm.
Other useful ADA information and guidelines for local governments, as well as links to publications on topics such as "Accessibility of State and Local Websites," and "ADA Guide for Small Towns" are listed on the ADA Home Page:
http://www.ada.gov/.
6. $300 GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS
Using Wisconsin Authors and Illustrators Speak (WAIS) grants awarded by the Wisconsin Center for the Book, communities can celebrate and explore the literature of Wisconsin with its authors and illustrators. The Wisconsin Center for the Book will award up to 4 grants of $300 each to qualifying organizations wishing to sponsor a Wisconsin author or illustrator at a public event. The event must be open to the public and free of charge. The grants are made possible through the cooperation of the Woodland Pattern Book Center and the generosity of donors.
Wisconsin nonprofit organizations interested in books and reading are eligible to apply. Collaboration among groups is preferred. Such groups may include, but are not limited to, libraries, public and private elementary, secondary, and post-secondary schools, community organizations, and places of worship. Libraries are encouraged to look beyond their Friends groups for partnerships.
Applications will be judged on the basis of community outreach and collaboration, thoroughness of planning, and rationale for the choice of speaker. Applications may be obtained at
http://wisconsincenterforthebook.wordpress.com/wais/
Time line:
* July 1, 2009: Applications due; if mailed, they must be postmarked on or before this date.
* July 30, 2009: Winners will be notified by this date.
* September 1, 2009 - April 30, 2010: Programs must be scheduled between these dates. A final report must be submitted within 10 days of the event or the honorarium will be forfeited.
Definition of a Wisconsin author or illustrator: Any author or illustrator who has lived in Wisconsin for a significant period of time, including someone who may no longer be living in the state.
More information may be obtained by calling Sarah McGowan, WAIS 2009-10 Chair. Please contact her at 920-748-2784 or
windsong@centurytel.net.
5. Website of the Week
Pets and Pet Health --
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/petsandpethealth.html -- This site is from the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health and presents articles and brochures about the health and care of pets. Topics include: vaccinations, spaying and neutering, fleas and ticks, nutrition, cancer, aging pets, veterinarians, pets and disasters, travel with pets, and exercise.
6. CALENDAR
April 1-30, 2009 - School Library Media Month
April 12-18, 2009 - National Library Week
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
May 15, 2009 - Council on Library and Network Development meeting, Stevens Point
June 8, 2009 - Library Information Technology Advisory Committee, Madison
June 28-July 1, 2009 - National Educational Computing Conference, Washington D.C.
July 9-15, 2009 - American Library Association Annual Conference, Chicago
July 10, 2009 - Council on Library and Network Development meeting, Madison
October 12, 2009 - Library Information Technology Advisory Committee, Madison
October 20-23, 2009 - Wisconsin Library Association Annual Conference, Appleton
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To access previous issues of Channel Weekly, or to subscribe or unsubscribe, go to:
http://dpi.wi.gov/channel/chweekly.html
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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 4/14/2009 12:35:10 PM
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