Public Library Development Team

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The Wisconsin Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning's Public Library Development Team provides leadership, advocacy, assistance, planning, coordination, and funding for the improvement of public libraries and public library systems so that all Wisconsin residents have equitable access to information. If you have any questions on our services, review our Work Plan for 2008-09 or contact staff.

To keep up-to-date with public library news in Wisconsin, subscribe to the WISPUBLIB email list and the Channel Weekly newsletter.

New adds, recent updates and projects

• Adolescent Literacy Initiative for Public Libraries
• The Economic Contribution of Wisconsin Public Libraries to the Economy of Wisconsin study by NorthStar Economics, as well as other statewide and regional taxpayer return on investment studies
• Public Library Development Team's Work Plan for 2008-09
• Final 2007 Wisconsin Public Library Statistics
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on Public Library Administration and Governance
• Resources and information for Rural and Small Libraries.
• Administrative Essentials: A Handbook for Wisconsin Public Library Directors, Chapters 1-17 (draft)

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CONTENTS

Legislation, Funding, Standards, Policies and Planning

• Includes information on library legislation and funding issues, and information on library standards, polices and planning.
• FAQ About County Library Funding to Libraries in Adjacent Counties (2005 Act 420)
• Public Library Development Team's Work Plan.
• Records Retention Schedule for Wisconsin Public Libraries and Public Library Systems.
• Wisconsin Public Library Standards

Library Technology

• Includes information on library technology services, responsibilities and programs including Gates grants, E-rate and CIPA, the shared integrated system cost study, BadgerNet, state library technology plan, and more.

LSTA

• Includes LSTA grant awards and other information including grant guidelines, application and evaluation forms, and the LSTA Five-Year Plan for Wisconsin 2008-2012.

Public Librarian Certification

• Includes an overview of public librarian certification, the Wisconsin Administrative Code rules relating to public librarian certification, and other information.
• Certification Manual for Wisconsin Public Library Directors

Public Library Statistics and Annual Report

• Instructions and Forms: Public Library Annual Report
• Public Library Statistics: 1996-2006 (final 2006 statistics available)

Library System Plans and Budget Guidelines for 2009

• Cover Letter on Library System Plans
• Annual Library System Plan and Certification of Intent to Comply for Year 2009 (form PI-2446)
• Program Budget Guidelines for Library System Annual Plans
• Instructions for the Online Public Library System Plan Form
• Public Library System Aid 2008 and 2009

Publications of Interest

• List of major publications from staff on the Team. Also includes the WISPUBLIB email list and the Channel Weekly newsletter.

Services to Users With Special Needs

• Has information regarding library services to users with special needs. In addition, it provides information about book discussion groups and adult programming in Wisconsin libraries.
• Public Library Services for Youth with Special Needs: A Plan for Wisconsin

Services to Youth

• Highlights some of the programs, projects and activities related to serving children and young adults.
• Summer Library Reading Program
• Wisconsin Directory of Children's Performers
• WI Public Library Youth Services Librarians Directory
• Early Learning Initiative for Wisconsin Public Libraries

Wisconsin Library Trustee Resource Page

• This page provides resources of value to Wisconsin public library board members, including Trustee Essentials: A Handbook for Wisconsin Public Library Trustees.
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on Public Library Administration and Governance

Other Resources

• Administrative Essentials: A Handbook for Wisconsin Public Library Directors
• Resources and information for Rural and Small Libraries
• BadgerLink
• The 50 State Library Websites
• WISCAT
• WI Library Directory

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Please let us know if you have any questions.

Bob Bocher, Technology Consultant
Public Library Development Team
Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning
608-266-2127, fax 608-266-2529 -- robert.bocher@dpi.wi.gov

Last updated on 8/22/2008 3:33:22 PM