COUNCIL ON LIBRARY AND NETWORK DEVELOPMENT
2010-2011 Goals
(Adopted May 13, 2011)
The purpose of COLAND is to provide leadership to the state and the library community on improving library services and cooperation in all types of libraries by:
Ongoing responsibilities
Provide advice and take action on library related initiatives, programs, policies, and problems which are brought to the attention of COLAND by the DLTCL staff or the Wisconsin library community.
Make recommendations to the DLTCL in regard to the development of standards for the certification of public librarians and standards for public libraries.
Advise the State Superintendent in regard to the general policies and activities of the state's program for library development, interlibrary cooperation, and network development.
Advise the State Superintendent in regard to the general policies and activities of the state's program for the development of school library media programs, staffing and facilities, and the coordination of these programs with other library services.
Receive complaints, suggestions and inquiries regarding the programs and policies of the DPI relating to library and network development, inquire into such complaints, suggestions and inquiries, and advise the State Superintendent and the DLTCL on any action to be taken.
Improve the knowledge and understanding of the members of COLAND of key issues and programs of significance to Wisconsin libraries by inviting individuals with special knowledge of these issues and programs to make presentations at COLAND meetings and by holding hearings when appropriate.
Monitor, review, and endorse, as appropriate, the DLTCL initiatives relating to the role of public libraries in promoting early learning and adolescent literacy.
Review the work of other advisory groups to the Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning, and take appropriate action.
Cooperate with other library groups in planning, advocating, and sharing information for the improvement of library service to Wisconsin residents.
Monitor and actively support library budget and legislative initiatives endorsed by COLAND.
Objective: To work with library organizations and library community to establish support and positions on monetary and policy issues contained in the biennial state budget.
Support funding and staffing levels for the Division for Library Technology and Community Learning adequate to meet its mission of service to Wisconsin libraries.
Identify and support those initiatives designed to improve public awareness of current library issues and the need for maintaining and strengthening local libraries.
Draft 2010-2011 Goals and Objectives
Continue to work to implement the strategic directions from the Strategic Visioning Conference and to communicate progress.
Objectives:
Libraries as Anchor Store
| March 15, 2011: | Reconvene group. |
| May 1, 2011: | Conclude literature search. |
| July 1, 2011: | Write summary paper on findings. |
| July 8, 2011: | Report to COLAND at regular meeting. |
| August 1, 2011: | Submit proposal for research to relevant organizations. |
| November 11, 2011: | Report to COLAND at regular meeting. |
Embedded Librarians
| July 15, 2011: | Reconvene group. |
| September 1, 2011: | Conclude literature search. |
| November 1, 2011: | Write summary paper on findings. |
| November 11, 2011: | Report to COLAND at regular meeting. |
| December 1, 2011: | Submit proposal for research to relevant organizations. |
| May 12, 2012: | Report to COLAND at regular meeting. |
Continue to monitor recommended changes to the use of the Common School Fund.
Objectives:
Respond in writing or in person to each challenge or change (both positive and negative).
Provide representation on committees working to change the Common School Fund when possible.
Support Summit on School Library Media Specialist Staffing Steering and Action Committees.
Objectives:
Provide representation to facilitate communication and implementation within each action team.
COLAND members and the DPI representative on each action team will update the whole group at each COLAND meeting.
Continue to work on Department of Corrections (DOC)/COLAND Collection Development Collaboration, monitoring progress, evaluating and revising procedures, and communicating to Wisconsin on results.
Objective 1:
Distribute revised COLAND letter that requests donations of current books that meet DOC collection development criteria to 50 to 100 potential donors by May 31, 2011.
Action Steps:
- Obtain financial support for printing and distribution of letter
- Create mailing and e-mail lists of potential donors of group activists recommended by COLAND, DPI, and DOC
- Request DOC staff support for printing and distribution of letter
Objective 2:
Collect 5,000 to 10,000 titles in good condition for Wisconsin prison library collections by December 31, 2011, and 2012.
Action Steps:
- Compose an email and request that COLAND members send it to any library directors and staff that they know personally asking for their support and participation in this project
- Ask COLAND members to identify 5 to 10 non-library potential donors (churches, businesses, and community organizations) and create e-mail list
- Develop a promotional plan that includes submission of letters to the editor in local newspapers by COLAND members
- Invite speakers/resource persons to COLAND meeting to speak on literacy and book drives for prison libraries
Objective 3:
Evaluate acquisition and circulation by subject area of donated books to Wisconsin Prison Libraries by December 31, 2011, and 2012
Action Steps:
- Collaborate with DOC to track and acknowledge donations in a timely manner
- Request assistance in creation of Evaluation Instrument from DOC, DPI, and COLAND
- Assess the success of the statewide project by December 31, 2012
Monitor use of NEW ERA one-card library materials sharing project.
Objective:
Assess effectiveness, convenience, cost-saving measures for improved library access.
Continue to monitor library services in the Health Sciences, Hospitals and other Health Care institutions.
Objective:
Monitor and respond to any revisions, changes or violations of Wisconsin Administrative Code DHS 124.09 requiring a "staff library" in hospitals.
Continue the conversations related to E-books, exclusive contracts, access to digital information and other information technology developments.
For questions about this information, contact Robert F. Bocher (608) 266-2127
Last updated on 6/28/2011 2:34:18 PM
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