[PUBLIB] Re: PUBLIB digest 1636 (fwd)
PUBLIB
plib2 at sunsite.berkeley.edu
Thu Apr 19 21:11:08 EDT 2001
Sender: "isabel" <isabel.goulao at oninet.pt>
Subject: Re: PUBLIB digest 1636
I should like to know your opinion about:
- use of celular phones on libraries
- to smoke in the hall of the library
- when we "catch user stealing books, videos, etc." - the alarm rings. What
can we do?
- Catching users destroying books in the reading romm (drawing and so on)
May I have your opinions and suggestions?
Thank you
Isabel
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Subject: [PUBLIB] PUBLIB digest 1636
> PUBLIB Digest 1636
>
> Topics covered in this issue include:
>
> 1) Collection Development
> by "michael charton" <m.charton at worldnet.att.net>
> 2) Re: FW: [STATEIFC:205] Update: Implications of the FCC's CIPA
Regulations
> by David Biek <dbiek at tpl.lib.wa.us>
> 3) Job Ad for Circulation/Technical Services Director
> by "Pam Nelson" <einy1905 at dls.net>
> 4) Friends & Board overlap
> by "Susan B. Hagloch" <haglocsu at oplin.lib.oh.us>
> 5) Budgets. Boston Public Library Departments. Boston City Archives.
> by Don Saklad <dsaklad at gnu.org>
> 6) Friends Policy (fwd)
> by PUBLIB <plib2 at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> 7) Don't Rely On Porn Filters
> by "Don Wood" <dwood at ala.org>
> 8) enough internet access PCs
> by "V.E.Dow" <vdow at ccls.org>
> 9) Patron requests
> by Joan Reddy <joanr at siouxland.lib.sd.us>
> 10) ReferenceUSA and printing
> by "Susan Sloan" <susansloan1 at visto.com>
> 11) Re: PUBLIB digest 1633
> by "isabel" <isabel.goulao at oninet.pt>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Topic No. 1
>
> Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 18:10:06 -0700 (PDT)
> From: "michael charton" <m.charton at worldnet.att.net>
> To: publib <publib at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> Subject: Collection Development
> Message-ID:
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> This has probably been brought up before, but I am feeling
philosophical
> tonight.
>
> Collection Development. Do we buy, because Public Library Catalog says we
> should have it, (even if it wont circulate in our collection), or do we
buy
> just for our market?
> The first argument takes the path that we are THE continuing education
> institution for most people. So we need to buy certain materials, to
"have"
> them for those who may not get them anywhere else (whether they circulate
or
> not).
> The marketing argument states that other libraries may have more of a
> need for a certain type of material. That is why we have consortiums.
> Where I work, I have gathered material from one of the best known
> demographic firms. Claritas Corp.
> http://www.claritas.com
>
> If we go with them, we will have a very good idea of what our "market" is.
> Neighboring libraries may find 60% of their material overlaps.
>
> Now for sources. I use Amazons Purchase circles and reviews much of
the
> time as well as traditional library sources. If the "general public"
reviews
> something and likes it, chances are your own patrons will be more likely
to
> read it.
> Sounds good to me....
> Mike
> Mike Charton
> Nutley (NJ) Public Library
> Library Site:
> http://www.bccls.org/Nutley
> Personal Site:
> http://www.mikecharton.com
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Topic No. 2
>
> Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 18:10:20 -0700 (PDT)
> From: David Biek <dbiek at tpl.lib.wa.us>
> To: publib <publib at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> Subject: Re: FW: [STATEIFC:205] Update: Implications of the FCC's CIPA
Regulations
> Message-ID:
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>
> Quoting "Karen G. Schneider" <kgs at bluehighways.com>:
>
> > Also, while we're at it, the Online Policy Group is organizing
> > a demonstration against filtering legislation for April 20. One
> > method they're recommending is blacking out your website.
>
> Ironic - given that a technique not infrequently used by porn surfers
> is to darken their monitors, thinking, perhaps to draw less attention
> to themsleves.
>
>
>
> David Biek
> Manager, Main Library
> Tacoma Public Library
> 1102 Tacoma Ave S
> Tacoma, WA 98402
> 253-591-5693
> dbiek at tpl.lib.wa.us
>
> ** my thoughts and opinions only **
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Topic No. 3
>
> Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 18:10:26 -0700 (PDT)
> From: "Pam Nelson" <einy1905 at dls.net>
> To: publib <publib at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> Subject: Job Ad for Circulation/Technical Services Director
> Message-ID:
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>
> Circulation/Technical Services Director
> We are a medium-sized library in the southwest suburbs of Chicago, in the
> Suburban Library System. If you would like to work in a team-oriented,
> patron-friendly, and staff-respectful environment, then consider us. We
> need an MLS/ALA experienced in OCLC and MARC, who can use DDC, AACR2 and
> LCSH within an Innovative database environment, and who has supervisory
> skills, as well. Salary from $32,000 up, DOQ. Send resume and 3 work
> references to Pam Nelson,Director, Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library
> District, 11960 S. Pulaski, Alsip, IL 60803. email to: pnelson at sslic.net.
> Phone number is 1-708-371-5666.
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Topic No. 4
>
> Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 18:11:07 -0700 (PDT)
> From: "Susan B. Hagloch" <haglocsu at oplin.lib.oh.us>
> To: publib <publib at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> Subject: Friends & Board overlap
> Message-ID:
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>
> The Vice-President of our Friends group is also on our board. She has no
> plans to "fly up" to being Friends President, but she has as much
influence
> over Friends activities as the President has. So far there has not been
any
> problem. She is an enthusiastic Library supporter, rather than the type
who
> thinks she knows how to run everything. She even responded to a patron
> complaint over a confrontation which she witnessed to say that the staff
> member had been perfectly polite, had followed the rules and had done
> exactly the right thing! Wow!
>
> Susan B. Hagloch, Director
> Tuscarawas County Public Library
> 121 Fair Avenue NW
> New Philadelphia, OH 44663-2600
>
>
> (330) 364-4474
> (330) 364-8217 FAX
>
> "Information is the currency of Democracy." Thomas Jefferson
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Topic No. 5
>
> Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 18:11:13 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Don Saklad <dsaklad at gnu.org>
> To: publib <publib at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> Subject: Budgets. Boston Public Library Departments. Boston City Archives.
> Message-ID:
<Pine.GSO.4.10.10104121811110.23689-100000 at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> MIME-Version: 1.0
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>
> Tom Menino's proposed budgets for our Regional and
> Massachusetts Library of Last Recourse City of Boston
> Public Library Departments and for our
> Boston City Archives are available
> http://www.cityofboston.gov/budget
>
http://www.boston.com/dailyglobe2/102/metro/Menino_unveils_a_tight_budget+.s
html
>
> email:
> budget at ci.boston.ma.us
>
>
>
>
> oo__ Don Saklad
>
> Guide to Problematical Library Use
> http://GuideToProblematicalLibraryUse.weblogs.com/stories
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Topic No. 6
>
> Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 18:11:18 -0700 (PDT)
> From: PUBLIB <plib2 at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> To: publib <publib at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> Subject: Friends Policy (fwd)
> Message-ID:
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> MIME-Version: 1.0
> Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII
>
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 06:19:29 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Claudia Gibson <gibsonc at mail.lumpkin.public.lib.ga.us>
> To: plib2 at sunsite.berkeley.edu
> Subject: [PUBLIB] Friends Policy
>
> We are in the process of developing a policy on Friends and will be
drafting procedures relevant to Friends activities. Does anyone have
anything similar to this and would you be willing to share? Thank you.
>
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> Claudia Gibson ph (706) 864-2590
> Associate Director fax (706) 864-4481
> Chestatee Regional Library Sys.
> 342 Courthouse Hill
> Dahlonega, GA 30533
gibsonc at mail.lumpkin.public.lib.ga.us
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Topic No. 7
>
> Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 18:11:29 -0700 (PDT)
> From: "Don Wood" <dwood at ala.org>
> To: publib <publib at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> Subject: Don't Rely On Porn Filters
> Message-ID:
<Pine.GSO.4.10.10104121811280.23689-100000 at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> MIME-Version: 1.0
> Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII
>
> Don't Rely On Porn Filters
>
http://www.ctnow.com/scripts/editorial.dll?bfromind=1855&eeid=4367712&eetype
=article&render=y&ck=&ver=2.8
>
> "There are better ways to deal with Internet smut. The vast majority of
> public libraries already have Internet access policies that prohibit the
> use of their computers to view pornography. Those policies can be
> attuned to local standards and enforced on a local basis."
>
>
>
>
> _________
>
> Don Wood
> Program Officer/Communications
> American Library Association
> Office for Intellectual Freedom
> 50 East Huron Street
> Chicago, IL 60611
> 1-800-545-2433, ext. 4225
> Fax: 312-280-4227
> dwood at ala.org
> http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/
> http://www.ala.org/cipa/cipalegalfund.html
> intellectual freedom @ your library
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Topic No. 8
>
> Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 18:11:39 -0700 (PDT)
> From: "V.E.Dow" <vdow at ccls.org>
> To: publib <publib at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> Subject: enough internet access PCs
> Message-ID:
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> MIME-Version: 1.0
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>
> Folks, I can't resist. The answer is: you always need at least one more
> Internet access PC than you have. I guess in semi-mathematical terms
> that's expressed as x+1=y, where x equals the number of PCs you have and
> y equals the number of PCs you really should have!
>
> "I'm looking for any standards/guidelines, etc. that have to do with
> determining the appropriate number of internet access PCs a public
> library should have.... S.Carlson"
>
> --
> Victoria E. Dow
> West Chester Public Library
> 415 N. Church St.
> West Chester, PA 19380-2401
> 610-696-1721
> 610-429-1077 (fax)
>
> www.ccls.org/othlibs/west.htm
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Topic No. 9
>
> Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 18:11:46 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Joan Reddy <joanr at siouxland.lib.sd.us>
> To: publib <publib at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> Subject: Patron requests
> Message-ID:
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> MIME-Version: 1.0
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>
> How do you handle patron requests for books that you decline to purchase
for your library? How do you notify the patron? Do you contact the person by
phone, mail, put a message on their (automation system) record? Does anyone
have a sample letter/postcard they wish to share? Would you be so
> kind as to share the wording that you use with other Publibbers?
>
> Joan Reddy
> Siouxland Libraries
> 201 N. Main Ave.
> Sioux Falls, SD 57104
> (605) 367-8721 (605) 367-4312 FAX
> joanr at siouxland.lib.sd.us
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Topic No. 10
>
> Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 18:12:02 -0700 (PDT)
> From: "Susan Sloan" <susansloan1 at visto.com>
> To: publib <publib at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> Subject: ReferenceUSA and printing
> Message-ID:
<Pine.GSO.4.10.10104121812000.23689-100000 at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> MIME-Version: 1.0
> Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII
>
> Has anyone encountered a problem printing seach results from ReferenceUSA
on the web? When we print from a Win95/Netscape 4.08/Canon BJ100 printer
combination, printing is fine. When we print from a Win95/Netscape 4.61/HP
LaserJet 1100A combination, all we get is a condensed table without data.
Printing from IE with the latter combination is fine too. Any solutions?
What easy thing am I missing here?
>
> Thank you,
> Susan Sloan
> Boca Raton Public Library
> Boca Raton, Florida
>
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>
> ------------------------------
>
> Topic No. 11
>
> Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 18:12:10 -0700 (PDT)
> From: "isabel" <isabel.goulao at oninet.pt>
> To: publib <publib at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> Subject: Re: PUBLIB digest 1633
> Message-ID:
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>
> Hello
> I am a Librarian working in a Public Library in Portugal. I am now
starting
> my Mastership in Digital Libraries (the first one and unique in Portugal).
I
> have some doubts concerning the theme of my thesis. I really should like
to
> do a thesis about Public Libraries but I can not find a specific subject.
> Can you send me some suggestions?
> Thank you all
> Isabel
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <publib at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> To: "Multiple recipients of list" <publib at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2001 1:41 AM
> Subject: [PUBLIB] PUBLIB digest 1633
>
>
> > PUBLIB Digest 1633
> >
> > Topics covered in this issue include:
> >
> > 1) IMLS Technology & Digitization Survey
> > by "Smith, Barbara" <BSmith at imls.gov>
> > 2) Galenet Databases, cont.-Question for Texas publib folks
> > by John Richmond <johnr at palestine.lib.tx.us>
> > 3) Skewed Surveys--Re: There's Still Time To Voice Your Opinion
> > by "Mary Ann Meyers" <ljmmam at hypermall.net>
> > 4) Shared use libraries in Broward County FL
> > by "GraceAnne A. DeCandido" <ladyhawk at well.com>
> > 5) Summary of replies on NT 4.0 Defragging
> > by "Johansson, David" <johanssond at pryorok.org>
> > 6) Information Literacy and the Public Library (fwd)
> > by PUBLIB <plib2 at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> > 7) Technical Services Supervisor position -- Rapid City, South
> > by "Karling Abernathy" <kabernathy at sdln.net>
> > 8) FW: Technical Services Supervisor position -- Rapid City, South
> > by "Karen G. Schneider" <kgs at bluehighways.com>
> > 9) Township-Library building agreements
> > by Stephens <stephens at main.morris.org>
> > 10) The Most fascinating library buildings in the world!
> > by "Godfrey Oswald" <kush89 at hotmail.com>
> > 11) Partnering with school media centers (fwd)
> > by PUBLIB <plib2 at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> > 12) Press Release from the federal Institute of Museum and Library S
> > by "Maxwell, Eileen" <EMaxwell at imls.gov>
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Topic No. 1
> >
> > Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2001 20:51:45 -0700 (PDT)
> > From: "Smith, Barbara" <BSmith at imls.gov>
> > To: publib <publib at sunsite.berkeley.edu>,
> > Subject: IMLS Technology & Digitization Survey
> > Message-ID:
> <Pine.GSO.4.10.10104092051370.10449-100000 at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> > MIME-Version: 1.0
> > Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII
> >
> > If your library has been contacted by the Center for Excellence (COE) in
> > Rockville, Maryland, about the IMLS Technology & Digitization Survey,
> please
> > respond quickly! COE is conducting the survey for IMLS (the Institute of
> > Museum and Library Services). They're in the process of contacting a
> > randomly selected group of 1,950 museums and 1,200 libraries across the
> > country. IMLS is hoping for a good response rate to the survey.
> >
> > The survey will gather information about the status of technology and
> > digitization activities in museums and libraries. The information
> collected
> > will be used to achieve a better understanding of the current use of
> > technology by museums and libraries to provide public access to
> information,
> > their activities, funding sources, and future needs. The research will
> help
> > IMLS to be positioned effectively to meet future needs of museums and
> > libraries to provide information to the public using current and next
> > generation technologies.
> >
> > The results of the survey will be published some time this summer. As
> soon
> > as the report is available, that information will be available on the
IMLS
> > Web site at: www.imls.gov.
> >
> > Barbara
> >
> > ____________________________________
> > Barbara G. Smith, Technology Officer
> > Institute of Museum and Library Services
> > 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Room 802
> > Washington, DC 20506
> >
> > voice: 202/606-5254
> > fax: 202/606-1077
> > e-mail: bsmith at imls.gov
> > on the Web: www.imls.gov
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Topic No. 2
> >
> > Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2001 20:52:01 -0700 (PDT)
> > From: John Richmond <johnr at palestine.lib.tx.us>
> > To: publib <publib at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> > Subject: Galenet Databases, cont.-Question for Texas publib folks
> > Message-ID:
> <Pine.GSO.4.10.10104092051590.10449-100000 at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> > MIME-Version: 1.0
> > Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII
> >
> > Taking off on the question about the Galenet databases, and the TX State
> > Electronic Library...I'd be interested to hear from any Texas folks Out
> > There in publib-land who have (if there are any) developed some form of
> > bibliographic instruction on the TSEL databases. We haven't dropped all
> > of our Gale print subscriptions--even though they take up large amounts
> > of room--because, in part, we're having a hard time selling, as it were,
> > TSEL to people. (Sometimes, too, it's faster and easier to go get a
> > book off the shelf, especially if all computers are in use.) The Great
> > Unwashed don't seem to want to take advantage of all these marvelous
> > things that the local Information Specialists (that's us) have to
> > offer. Signs and hand-outs haven't produced much, so I think some
> > mini-classes ("mini" because we don't have a real lab or classroom, and
> > also because I'm thinking of a session that's no more than two hours
> > long) on the TSEL resources are on the horizon.
> >
> > BUT, rather than re-invent the wheel, if someone in TX has developed an
> > introductory class or workshop on the TSEL, and actually used it in
> > his/her library, I'd be interested to hear/read about it, what was
> > emphasized, which databases, et al., etc., etc. You may e-mail me
> > directly.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > John Richmond, Director
> > Palestine Public Library
> > johnr at palestine.lib.tx.us
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Topic No. 3
> >
> > Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2001 20:52:49 -0700 (PDT)
> > From: "Mary Ann Meyers" <ljmmam at hypermall.net>
> > To: publib <publib at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> > Subject: Skewed Surveys--Re: There's Still Time To Voice Your Opinion
> > Message-ID:
> <Pine.GSO.4.10.10104092052470.10449-100000 at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> > MIME-Version: 1.0
> > Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII
> >
> > The LOC's online survey exhibits some of the same problems I've
> > recently found with surveys prepared by commercial entities on my
> > local system's web page. The survey connects to what is essentially
> > an advertisement for this commercial product. The "free" survey is
> > the quid pro quo for my library's provision of web advertising space
> > on the system's home page and in its links. Here is my primary
> > concern:
> >
> > My system's survey allowed me to fill out the survey twice. The LOC's
> > CDRS survey allowed me to fill out their survey even though I did not
> > fulfill their "should be" criteria (unless I have more 'influence'
> > than I ever thought):
> >
> > "> To participate in the survey, you should meet the following two
> > criteria:
> > > -- 1) You purchase or influence the purchase of online
> > knowledge-based services
> > > for your organization (e.g., online database subscriptions,
> > e-journals)
> > > -- 2) You are familiar with the current prices of online
> > knowledge-based
> > > services."
> > >
> >
> > I worry about this question on the survey: "Would your library be
> > willing to acknowledge corporate partnership on its Web site in return
> > for significant reduction in service fees?"
> >
> > Of course, I am aware that some librarians or administrators don't
> > worry about, or even welcome, corporate influence on their libraries
> > or preferential advertising aimed on-website to their patrons. The
> > point I am making relates back to my GSLIS course, LIS f397.1:
> > Introduction to Research in Library and Information Science. Unless
> > there is some technological magic I am unaware of, these surveys are
> > vulnerable and can be easily skewed to a desired and pre-determined
> > conclusion. (Some survey genius out there tell me it isn't so.)
> >
> > Cordially,
> > Mary Ann Meyers
> > ljmmam at hypermall.net
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <digiref at loc.gov>
> > To: "Multiple recipients of list" <publib at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> > Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2001 6:39 PM
> > Subject: [PUBLIB] There's Still Time To Voice Your Opinion
> >
> >
> > > Dear Information Professional:
> > >
> > > Two weeks ago, we sent out invitations to you and your colleagues to
> > > participate in an important survey that will be used to guide the
> > future
> > > direction of the Collaborative Digital Reference Service (CDRS). The
> > response
> > > rate has exceeded our expectations and we sincerely appreciate the
> > great input
> > > we have received to date. If you have already responded to the
> > survey, thank
> > > you for taking time to voice your opinion on the future of
> > e-reference.
> >
> > <snip>
> >
> > While CDRS remains a free
> > > service during the pilot stage of its evolution, we understand that
> > future
> > > growth will require investment to make CDRS a production-level
> > service.
> >
> > <snip>
> >
> > > Diane Nester Kresh
> > > Director Public Service Collections and Project Director of CDRS
> > > The Library of Congress
> > >
> > > P.S. Watch for upcoming announcements on CDRS interactive sessions
> > at the June
> > > session of ALA in San Francisco!
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Topic No. 4
> >
> > Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2001 20:53:10 -0700 (PDT)
> > From: "GraceAnne A. DeCandido" <ladyhawk at well.com>
> > To: publib <publib at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> > Subject: Shared use libraries in Broward County FL
> > Message-ID:
> <Pine.GSO.4.10.10104092053080.10449-100000 at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> > MIME-Version: 1.0
> > Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII
> >
> > I have found an article from _American Libraries_ January
> > 1999 that says Broward County's public library and Nova
> > Southeastern University broke ground for a joint-use library
> > that month.
> >
> > I have checked Library Lit (under the correct headings I
> > hope) and ProQuest trying to find anything about this of more
> > recent vintage.
> >
> > While this particular shared-used project is my primary
> > interest, I would be interested in any recent published
> > articles about shared-use libraries, such as the planned ones
> > in San Jose or Seminole FL. I am NOT, at this time,
> > interested in elementary/secondary school/public shared use
> > libraries, but that may come.
> >
> > As always, thanks and blessings,
> > GraceAnne
> >
> >
> > GraceAnne A. DeCandido
> > Blue Roses Consulting ~ Writing ~ Editorial ~ Web Content ~ New York
City
> ~
> > ladyhawk at well.com http://www.well.com/user/ladyhawk/gadhome.html
> > What's Ladyhawk reading now?
> > http://www.well.com/user/ladyhawk/books.html
> >
> > To be involved with books is to live at the heart of light.
> > Mary Cantwell
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Topic No. 5
> >
> > Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2001 20:53:31 -0700 (PDT)
> > From: "Johansson, David" <johanssond at pryorok.org>
> > To: publib <publib at sunsite.berkeley.edu>,
> > Subject: Summary of replies on NT 4.0 Defragging
> > Message-ID:
> <Pine.GSO.4.10.10104092053230.10449-100000 at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> > MIME-Version: 1.0
> > Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII
> >
> > This program supplies the defragmenter that MicroSoft failed to
provide
> > for NT 4.0. If there is a CompUSA near you, they should carry the
program
> > which is fairly reasonable - $60. CAVEAT - Do not download the online
> trial
> > program. Although it works well, when you attempt to install your
> purchased
> > program over the online trial version, the installation terminates in
> error.
> > Although Executive Software (publishers of Diskeeper 6.0) has a
technical
> > fix for this, it's better to avoid the headache.
> >
> >
> > http://www.diskeeper.com/diskeeper/diskeeper.asp
> >
> > Aloha - Vernon Tam, Hawaii State Library
> >
> >
> > You might review an article from the December 2000 issue of Government
> > Technology: Hidden Computer Bottleneck Can Cost Agencies Millions
> > Organizations are losing money by not handling fragmentation of their
> > systems.
> > It talks about defragging and mentions NT in particular. It gives some
> > advice and solutions, with links.
> > This publication is free in print and available online at
www.govtech.net
> >
> > Click Search
> > Enter the term defrag
> > Click Search
> > Click on the December 2000 article.
> >
> > A direct link to the article:
> > http://www.govtech.net/publications/gt/2000/dec/148.phtml
> >
> > but I thought you might want to see what else is there. Hope this helps.
> >
> > Patricia Husband
> > Librarian, Computer Division
> > East Baton Rouge Parish Library
> > Baton Rouge, Louisiana
> >
> > phone (225) 231-3720
> > fax (225) 231-3788
> >
> > David Johansson, Library Director
> > Pryor Public Library; 505 E. Graham Ave.; Pryor, OK 74361
> > Phone Number: 918 825 0777
> > Fax: 918 825 0856
> > EMAIL johanssond at pryorok.org
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Topic No. 6
> >
> > Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2001 20:53:57 -0700 (PDT)
> > From: PUBLIB <plib2 at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> > To: publib <publib at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> > Subject: Information Literacy and the Public Library (fwd)
> > Message-ID:
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> >
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text,
> > while the remaining parts are likely unreadable without MIME-aware
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> >
> >
> >
> > ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> > Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2001 14:01:30 -0700 (PDT)
> > From: Jennifer E. Quigley <jquigley at mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us>
> > To: plib2 at sunsite.berkeley.edu
> > Subject: [PUBLIB] Information Literacy and the Public Library
> >
> > This is a workshop notice to be held in Rochester, NY that I thought the
> > group might be interested in.
> >
> > Jennifer Quigley
> >
> > --
> > Jennifer Quigley
> > Information Literacy Project Manager
> > Rochester Regional Library Council
> > Email: jquigley at rrlc.rochester.lib.ny.us
> > and
> > Reference/Instruction Librarian
> > SUNY Brockport
> > Brockport, NY 14420
> > Phone: (716) 395-2770
> > Fax: (716) 395-5651
> > Email: jquigley at brockport.edu
> >
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> > >===== Original Message From RRLC <rrlc at mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us> =====
> > ROCHESTER REGIONAL
> > LIBRARY COUNCIL
> > Presents
> >
> > The Expansion
> > of Technology:
> > Information Literacy
> > and the Public Library
> >
> > with
> > Brian Bannon
> > Coordinator of Public Instruction
> > Seattle Public Library
> >
> > Wednesday, April 11, 2001
> >
> > 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
> > (Registration is 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.)
> >
> > [Lunch on your own Noon - 1:00 p.m.]
> >
> > Fairport Public Library
> > Meeting Room
> > 1 Village Landing
> >
> > Fairport, New York
> >
> > This program is sponsored by
> > the Rochester Regional Library Council
> > and supported by Library Services and
> > Technology Act (LSTA) funds and/or Regional Bibliographic Databases
> > (RBDB) funds,
> > granted by the New York State Library.
> >
> > Fairport Public Library
> > Meeting Room
> > 1 Village Landing
> > Fairport, NY
> >
> > Village Landing is off Main Street (Rte. 250) in the village of
> > Fairport, adjacent to the canal bridge on the southwest side.
> >
> > Selected registrants for this program will receive a confirmation phone
> > call prior to the class.
> >
> > Cancellations. Space at this program is limited. If you register but
> > find you are unable to attend, please call and cancel.
> >
> > About the Program
> >
> > Information is everywhere. Whether we like it or not, we are all
> > consumers of information in our homes, schools, work places and
> > communities. With advancements in technology, we have greater access to
> > a wide body of transforming information. In this time of change, the
> > library is one place that has a mission to help people find, evaluate
> > and make use of this information. Within the past decade, Academic and
> > School libraries have taken this opportunity expand services to library
> > users, and to teach them the process for finding and using
> > information. As technology evolves, and the divide widens between
> > those who have it and those who don't, the time is right for public
> > libraries to expand services that
> > help close this "digital divide." This workshop will examine how public
> > libraries can and are applying the concepts of information literacy into
> > public services. Key topics include, the history of information
> > literacy, public libraries,
> > library instruction, and information literacy partnerships.
> >
> > About the Presenter
> >
> > Brian Bannon coordinates public instruction services for the Seattle
> > Public Library, a twenty-two branch urban library system in Seattle,
> > Washington. Previously, Brian worked on the US library program in the
> > research library, curriculum, and publications departments at the Bill &
> > Melinda Gates Foundation. He completed his tenure at the Foundation as
> > a project manager and trainer for the Native American Access to
> > Technology Program. In addition, Brian has been active with local and
> > national efforts to address the information and technology needs of the
> > public.
> >
> > REGISTRATION FORM
> >
> > Wednesday, April 11, 2001
> >
> > Please print in dark ink or use typewriter
> >
> > ___________________________________
> > Name
> >
> >
> > ___________________________________
> > Institution
> >
> >
> > ___________________________________
> > Phone No.
> >
> >
> > ___________________________________
> > Email
> >
> >
> >
> > Registration Policy.
> > Registrations may be submitted via delivery, mail, fax, or email.
> >
> >
> > RSVP:
> > "Expansion of Technology"
> > Rochester Regional Library Council
> > 390 Packett's Landing
> > PO Box 66160
> > Fairport NY 14450
> > fax: 716-223-7712
> > http://www.rrlc.org/ceregform.html
> >
> > For Staff at RRLC Member Libraries
> > and Member Library Systems.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ---
> > You are currently subscribed to rrlc-l as: [jquigley at brockport.edu]
> > To unsubscribe, forward this message to
> leave-rrlc-l-117726G at lyris.rrlc.org
> >
> > Jennifer Quigley
> > Assistant Librarian and College Archivist
> > Drake Memorial Library
> > SUNY Brockport
> > Brockport, NY 14420
> > (716) 395-2770
> >
> >
> >
> > --------------73DFA390883FCFF987141BEE--
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Topic No. 7
> >
> > Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2001 20:54:04 -0700 (PDT)
> > From: "Karling Abernathy" <kabernathy at sdln.net>
> > To: publib <publib at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> > Subject: Technical Services Supervisor position -- Rapid City, South
> > Message-ID:
> <Pine.GSO.4.10.10104092054020.10449-100000 at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> > MIME-Version: 1.0
> > Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII
> >
> > Ms. Schneider, I am sending a copy of this to you, as I have apparently
> > deleted the protocols for posting to publib, and I know that you are a
> > moderator. I sent two questions before, but they were not posted. I'm
> not
> > sure why. In one of the postings, you said to inquire, so I'm
inquiring
> > this way. Must a signature be attached in order for items to be
posted?
> > Thanks, Karling Abernathy, Support Services Manager, Rapid City Public
> > Library
> >
> > Technical Services Supervisor -- Rapid City Public Library, Rapid City,
> > SD--Gateway to Black Hills and abundant outdoor recreational
> > opportunities--seeks personable, service-oriented professional to work
in
> > increasingly busy library. Duties: Supervision (4 FTE; 1 FTE projected
> in
> > 2002), re-structuring workflow for efficiencies, planning for Technical
> > Services; cataloging (some original)--print, non-print, electronic in
OCLC
> > and consortial/shared statewide database (SD Library Network);
> participation
> > in planning/administrative team of 7. Must have an MLS, knowledge of
> > technical-services functions and cataloging, supervision, commitment to
> > providing excellent library service. Minimum 3 years/supervision and 2
> > years/technical services required. Must be familiar with a broad range
of
> > information technology; prefer knowledge of WindowsNT/Windows2000 and
> local
> > area network. Reports to Support Services Manager. Migration from old
> > integrated statewide network to new system projected for 2002. RCPL
> serves
> > a community of 60,000, with regional population served of 80,000.
28,000
> > sq.-ft. building, adding 19,000 sq.ft. in 2002; 16-computer
> Internet-access
> > center for public; 2000 circulation was 498,500 with a collection of
> 142,000
> > items. Staff includes 38.75 FTE. Salary range: $35-46K, DOQ. Apply
to
> > Personnel Dept., City of Rapid City, 300 Sixth St., Rapid City, SD,
57702.
> > Print online job application at: www.rapidcitylibrary.org. Deadline for
> > applications, April 27, 2001. EOE.
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Topic No. 8
> >
> > Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2001 20:54:17 -0700 (PDT)
> > From: "Karen G. Schneider" <kgs at bluehighways.com>
> > To: publib <publib at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> > Subject: FW: Technical Services Supervisor position -- Rapid City, South
> > Message-ID:
> <Pine.GSO.4.10.10104092054150.10449-100000 at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> > MIME-Version: 1.0
> > Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII
> >
> > Technical Services Supervisor -- Rapid City Public Library, Rapid City,
> > SD--Gateway to Black Hills and abundant outdoor recreational
> > opportunities--seeks personable, service-oriented professional to work
in
> > increasingly busy library. Duties: Supervision (4 FTE; 1 FTE projected
> in
> > 2002), re-structuring workflow for efficiencies, planning for Technical
> > Services; cataloging (some original)--print, non-print, electronic in
OCLC
> > and consortial/shared statewide database (SD Library Network);
> participation
> > in planning/administrative team of 7. Must have an MLS, knowledge of
> > technical-services functions and cataloging, supervision, commitment to
> > providing excellent library service. Minimum 3 years/supervision and 2
> > years/technical services required. Must be familiar with a broad range
of
> > information technology; prefer knowledge of WindowsNT/Windows2000 and
> local
> > area network. Reports to Support Services Manager. Migration from old
> > integrated statewide network to new system projected for 2002. RCPL
> serves
> > a community of 60,000, with regional population served of 80,000.
28,000
> > sq.-ft. building, adding 19,000 sq.ft. in 2002; 16-computer
> Internet-access
> > center for public; 2000 circulation was 498,500 with a collection of
> 142,000
> > items. Staff includes 38.75 FTE. Salary range: $35-46K, DOQ. Apply
to
> > Personnel Dept., City of Rapid City, 300 Sixth St., Rapid City, SD,
57702.
> > Print online job application at: www.rapidcitylibrary.org. Deadline for
> > applications, April 27, 2001. EOE.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Topic No. 9
> >
> > Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2001 20:54:32 -0700 (PDT)
> > From: Stephens <stephens at main.morris.org>
> > To: publib <publib at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> > Subject: Township-Library building agreements
> > Message-ID:
> <Pine.GSO.4.10.10104092054300.10449-100000 at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> > MIME-Version: 1.0
> > Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII
> >
> > The Jefferson Township Public Library is drafting an agreement with our
> > Township Council that will identify those areas of the library
> > building's care and maintainence for which each is responsible. Do
> > anyother libraries have similar agreements with their funding body? If
> > so, would you be willing to share it with us?
> > Thanks,
> > Seth Stephens
> > Jefferson Twp. Public Library
> > Oak Ridge, N.J.
> > stephens at main.morris.org
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Topic No. 10
> >
> > Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2001 17:27:21 -0700 (PDT)
> > From: "Godfrey Oswald" <kush89 at hotmail.com>
> > To: publib <publib at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> > Subject: The Most fascinating library buildings in the world!
> > Message-ID:
> <Pine.GSO.4.10.10104101727190.12799-100000 at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> > MIME-Version: 1.0
> > Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=X-UNKNOWN
> > Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit
> >
> > Dear all.
> >
> > I recently returned from a trip last week to Rome, Glasgow and Paris to
> > obtain routine outside photographs of the national libraries, as part of
> > my
> > ongoing book project to update the 1999 Internet version of the
> > fortcoming
> > "Book of Library Records" at
> > http://www.geocities.com/infolibrary/Page16.htm
> >
> > I was left dumbstruck for more than half an hour when I made my first
> > trip
> > to the new Bibliotheques Nationale in south Paris, having seen the old
> > building in central Paris many times before.
> >
> > I was not expecting what I saw at the new Bibliothèques Nationale. It
> > seems
> > architectural designs of library buildings is now just as significant as
> > the
> > overall volume of books in a library: what looks good outside, must look
> > good inside!
> >
> > But on the way home, I realised a new entry for the book project will be
> > a
> > great idea: The most fascinating library buildings in the world
> >
> > I will naturaly want the opinions of all librarians to be paramount, and
> > not
> > just mine, so I am decided to ask librarians to give me thier vote for
> > the
> > "most fascinating library buildings in the world".
> >
> > The four new categories to vote for will be:
> >
> > 10 Most fascinating national library buildings in the world
> > 10 Most fascinating university library buildings in the world
> > 10 Most fascinating public library buildings in the world
> > 10 Most fascinating special library buildings in the world
> >
> > Please send in your vote for one or more of the four categories.
> >
> > Please vote for only ONE library building in each category, and if
> > possible
> > a few sentences on why the library building has your vote.
> >
> > I will then make a tally of all votes received, and calculate the 10
> > libraries for each categoty that had the most votes.
> >
> > The voting period will run till May 10th (4 weeks from now).
> >
> > After which I will make one category public whet the
> > appetite, while the three other categories wil be kept secret till the
> > book
> > is published.
> >
> > Please send in your votes now. Thanks.
> >
> > Votes can be e-mailed to kush89 at hotmail.com or infolibrary at yahoo.co.uk
> >
> > For those travelling abroad for business or pleasure in the next 4
weeks,
> > if
> > you will be having the opportunity to visit a national library anywhere
> > in
> > the world, addresses for most national libraries can be found at:
> > http://www.geocities.com/infolibrary/Page19.htm
> >
> > I will post this same e-mail message to other library forums and
> > newsgroups
> > on the Internet, to ensure a wide global reach for votes.
> >
> > Thank you very much indeed for your important votes, and your help.
> >
> > Sincere regards.
> >
> > Godfrey Oswald MSc.
> > information scientist and author
> > Info Connect LIS Directory 2001
> > http://www.geocities.com/infolibrary/Page1.htm
> >
> >
_________________________________________________________________________
> > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at
http://www.hotmail.com.
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Topic No. 11
> >
> > Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2001 17:27:27 -0700 (PDT)
> > From: PUBLIB <plib2 at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> > To: publib <publib at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> > Subject: Partnering with school media centers (fwd)
> > Message-ID:
> <Pine.GSO.4.10.10104101727250.12799-100000 at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> > MIME-Version: 1.0
> > Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> > Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2001 06:59:29 -0700 (PDT)
> > From: Marilyn Tsirigotis <marilynt at InfoAve.Net>
> > To: plib2 at sunsite.berkeley.edu
> > Subject: [PUBLIB] Partnering with school media centers
> >
> > Has anyone had experience with working with a school district to keep
> their school media center open to the public? I am not talking about
formal
> arrangements made with county council involvement. I have been approached
> about this by a school district in our county that is 20 miles from the
> public library. We currently have some Bookmobile stops there (using
another
> county library's bookmobile). We do not have the personnel to share but
> what about book deposits or loan of reference books for period of time
for
> adults doing research? Please let me know of any experience you have had.
> You can reply directly to me. Thanks.
> >
> > Marilyn Tsirigotis, Director
> > Harvin Clarendon County Library
> > 215 N. Brooks St.
> > Manning, SC 29102
> > www.hccl.lib.state.sc.us
> > 803-435-8633
> > 803-435-8101 (FAX)
> >
> > "Key to the Past, Guide to the Present, Window to the Future"
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Topic No. 12
> >
> > Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2001 17:27:33 -0700 (PDT)
> > From: "Maxwell, Eileen" <EMaxwell at imls.gov>
> > To: publib <publib at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> > Subject: Press Release from the federal Institute of Museum and Library
S
> > Message-ID:
> <Pine.GSO.4.10.10104101727310.12799-100000 at sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> > MIME-Version: 1.0
> > Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII
> >
> > > April 10, 2001: Press Release from the federal Institute of Museum
and
> > > Library Services (IMLS)
> > >
> > > IMLS Press Contact: Mamie Bittner mbittner at imls.gov 202-606-8339
> > >
> > > President Bush's Budget Requests $192,977,000 for Institute of Museum
> and
> > > Library Services
> > >
> > > Washington, D.C. - The President's Budget for FY 2002 released to
> Congress
> > > today contains $192,977,000 for the Institute of Museum and Library
> > > Services reflecting an increase of $125,000 for Federal staff costs
and
> > > level funding for core grant programs. The request for the Office of
> > > Museum Services is $24,899,000. The request for the Office of Library
> > > Services is $168,078,000.
> > >
> > > Beverly Sheppard, on behalf of the Agency, said, "IMLS strives to
build
> > > the capacity of museums and libraries to face the new challenges of a
> > > learning society. As 21st century learners we are faced with
> > > unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Our society demands that
we
> > > continue to learn throughout our lifetimes. We are called upon to
> > > navigate a myriad of complex decisions that affect the quality of our
> > > lives as individuals, the strength of our families, the health of our
> > > communities, and the wisdom of our nation. We are faced with
dramatic
> > > advances in technology, increasing diversity in our populations and
> great
> > > concerns about education in an information age. All of these trends
> > > result in increased pressure on museums and libraries to address
central
> > > social, economic, and educational issues."
> > >
> > > Museums and libraries are indispensable members of our learning
> > > communities and have critical responsibilities to students of all
ages.
> > > Building the educational capacity of libraries and museums and
> sustaining
> > > equitable access to their resources is at the heart of the Federal
> vision
> > > for these vital institutions. IMLS' approach is strategic. IMLS uses
> > > Federal dollars to:
> > >
> > > * Invest in Education: promoting the roles of museums and libraries as
> > > centers for lifelong learning,
> > > * Invest in Access: using technology and training to give all citizens
> > > equitable access to information,
> > > * Invest in Families and Children: supporting museum and library use
for
> > > all ages,
> > > * Invest in Communities: strengthening the role of museums and
libraries
> > > as centers of civic engagement, and to
> > > * Invest in Cultural Heritage: studying, preserving, and showcasing
the
> > > unique heritage at the heart of America.
> > >
> > > Through its leadership activities and comprehensive grant programs,
the
> > > Institute of Museum and Library Services promotes the broadest public
> > > access to museums and libraries, stimulates vital research, training
and
> > > the use of new technologies, supports community partnerships and
> > > establishes standards of excellence in all levels of institutional
> > > operations.
> > >
> > > CORE NEEDS
> > > The Institute's library programs help libraries to use new
technologies
> to
> > > identify, preserve, and share library and information resources across
> > > institutional, local and state boundaries and to reach those for whom
> > > library service requires extra effort or special materials. Museum
> > > programs strengthen museum operations, improve care of collections,
> > > increase professional development opportunities and enhance the
> community
> > > service role of museums.
> > >
> > > PRIORITY GOALS
> > > The budget request focuses on two major goals. Each of these goals
will
> be
> > > addressed through museum programs, library programs and collaborations
> > > between museums and libraries:
> > > * increasing technological access to museum and library resources for
> all
> > > Americans; and,
> > > * building community partnerships to address serious and persistent
> > > community needs.
> > >
> > > TECHNOLOGY
> > > Technology challenges are escalating, reflecting a new role for IMLS
at
> > > the federal level. Since 1998, IMLS has provided grants to state
library
> > > agencies and to individual libraries for research, digitization and
> > > management of digital resources. Funding further addresses critical
> > > preservation and interoperability issues. Beginning in 2000, Congress
> > > appropriated funds to IMLS to establish museum programs that build
> > > electronic networks and use technology to make museum resources more
> > > accessible.
> > >
> > > Funding for technology initiatives will continue to support the
> > > establishment of electronic networks among institutions, the
> > > identification and digitization of key collections, ongoing research
> into
> > > the management of digital collections and nationwide opportunities for
> > > information sharing and dissemination.
> > >
> > > With this budget IMLS joins with the National Science Foundation and
> > > others to provide linkages among digital library and museum resources.
> > > Digital resources for lifelong learning are available on the Internet
> but
> > > are not yet accessible in usable ways to all Americans. This project
> will
> > > include addressing technical issues to increase ease of searching for
> and
> > > finding information held by many different institutions. These
> > > collaborations will provide vital educational content to the
classrooms
> of
> > > America.
> > >
> > > BUILDING COMMUNITY-BASED PARTNERSHIPS
> > > Libraries and museums across the country are active community
citizens.
> > > They are experts in building strategic partnerships across the
community
> > > to address pressing local issues, such as: after school programming,
> > > neighborhood revitalization, narrowing the digital divide, linking
> > > community services and strengthening family programming. As partners,
> > > libraries and museums are building new informal learning systems for
the
> > > 21st century, meeting learning needs from infancy through the senior
> > > years.
> > >
> > > IMLS seeks additional funding to invest in this community leadership.
> Two
> > > areas are of special concern: supporting strong, creative after-school
> > > programming and building institutional expertise to strengthen
community
> > > leadership.
> > >
> > > After-School Programs: IMLS seeks funding for both libraries and
museums
> > > to support strong after-school programs, both at their facilities and
> > > within school and community centers. Such programming is especially
> > > significant for students at risk. Solid research supports the positive
> > > effects of engaging children in life-affirming creative and reliable
> > > out-of-school-hour environments. Libraries and museums offer numerous
> > > such programs, ranging from homework programs to an innovative
computer
> > > connections clubs. Children learn new skills, are offered a safe
> > > environment, reinforce school-based learning and gain fresh confidence
> > > through these opportunities.
> > >
> > > Building Institutional Expertise: IMLS seeks additional funding to
> develop
> > > broad professional expertise in both museums and libraries to expand
> their
> > > roles as community leaders. Funds will identify and share best
> practices,
> > > using broad communication strategies to encourage leadership across
the
> > > nation. Increased funding will build the institutional capacity of
> > > museums and libraries and educators and community builders in the 21st
> > > century. Further investment in professional practices will support
> > > initiatives to support and train minority professionals in museums and
> > > libraries.
> > >
> > > About the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) - IMLS is an
> > > independent Federal agency that fosters leadership, innovation, and a
> > > lifetime of learning by supporting the nation's museums and libraries.
> > > Created by the Museum and Library Services Act of 1996, P.L. 104-208,
> IMLS
> > > administers the Library Services and Technology Act and the Museum
> > > Services Act. IMLS has an annual budget of approximately $230 million.
> The
> > > Institute receives policy advice from two Presidentially appointed,
> Senate
> > > confirmed entities: the National Commission for Libraries and
> Information
> > > Science and the National Museum Services Board. For more information,
> > > including grant applications, contact IMLS at 1100 Pennsylvania Ave.,
> NW,
> > > Washington, D.C. 202-606-8536, or http://www.imls.gov.
> > >
> > > Institute of Museum and Library Services
> > > Fact Sheet on Library Services
> > > FY 2002 President's Request
> > >
> > > Program Type
> > > FY 2001 Enacted
> > > FY 2002 Request
> > > State Grants
> > > $148,939,000
> > > $149,014,000
> > > Native American Library Services
> > > $2,940,000
> > > $2,941,000
> > > National Leadership Grants
> > > *$50,550,000
> > > $11,081,000
> > > Federal Administration
> > > $5,040,000
> > > $5,042,000
> > >
> > > * includes $39,469,000 in non-competitive Congressionally directed
> grants
> > > State Grants
> > >
> > > IMLS Grants to States support library services in every State, the
> > > District of Columbia and U.S. Territories. Each State develops a
> > > five-year plan tailored to the individual states' needs and addressing
> the
> > > goals of using technology to expand access and expanding service to
> those
> > > who may have difficulty using the library. All types of libraries
> public,
> > > academic, research, schools and archives can be eligible (depends on
> > > criteria established by each state). For more information about the
> > > program and exemplary project descriptions see http://www.imls.gov.
> > >
> > > * Libraries are the #1 point of access to the Internet for those who
do
> > > not have computers at home or work. However, many public libraries
have
> > > waiting lists for patrons wanting to access the Internet due to heavy
> > > demand. States use IMLS fund to help narrow the digital divide by
> > > providing access to computers and to the Internet, community training,
> and
> > > content development.
> > >
> > > * Today's libraries and the librarians are information navigators.
> States
> > > use IMLS grants to help establish and maintain the infrastructure
needed
> > > to expand access to rich information resources by developing and
> > > purchasing databases; sharing resources, expanding interlibrary loan
> and
> > > purchasing of hardware and software.
> > >
> > > * Libraries support learning throughout the lifetime. States use IMLS
> > > grants for after-school programs, homework centers, literacy training,
> ESL
> > > programs, adaptive services for the disabled, job and health
> information,
> > > support for small business, parenting resources and story telling for
> > > children, programs for seniors and more.
> > >
> > > National Leadership Grants
> > > These grants enhance the quality of library services nationwide,
improve
> > > access to information resources, and encourage collaboration between
> > > museums and libraries. Grants focus on
> > >
> > > * Education and training in library and information science;
> > > * Research in library and information science and demonstration
projects
> > > to test potential solutions to problems in real-world situations;
> > > * Preservation or digitization of unique resources; and
> > > * Museum/Library collaboratives for innovative projects that model how
> > > museums and libraries can work together to expand their service to the
> > > public, with emphasis on how the community is served, technology is
> used,
> > > or education is enhanced.
> > >
> > > Some of the grants in this program in 2002 will explore potential ways
> to
> > > improve technology skills and access for the information "have-nots."
> > > Others will contribute to the partnership with NSF, bridging the
> spectrum
> > > from basic research through applied research and demonstration, to
> > > implementation of digital libraries.
> > >
> > > Native American Library Services
> > > Grants support the development of basic library services, technical
> > > assistance and enhancement of library services for Federally
recognized
> > > tribes, Alaska Native villages and Native Hawaiians. Grants in this
> > > program support the development of technology skills and information
> > > access, literacy and reading in communities that lack many basic
> resources
> > > and services.
> > >
> > > Institute of Museum and Library Services
> > > Fact Sheet for Museums
> > > FY 2002 President's Request
> > >
> > > Program Type
> > > FY 2001 enacted
> > > FY 2002 request
> > > Support for Operations
> > > $15,932,000
> > > $15,757,000
> > > Support for Conservation
> > > $3,123,000
> > > $3,130,000
> > > National Leadership Grants
> > > $3,542,000
> > > $3,542,000
> > > Federal Administration
> > > $2,255,000
> > > $2,470,000
> > >
> > > National Leadership Grants
> > > This program supports leadership activities with broad impact. It has
> four
> > > priorities:
> > >
> > > Museums Online supports technology projects that demonstrate
innovative
> > > applications of technology to increase public access to museum
> collections
> > > and educational materials.
> > >
> > > Museums in the Community supports partnerships between museums and
> > > community organizations to enhance community life;
> > > Professional Practices supports professional training, leadership
> > > development, and strategic planning; and
> > >
> > > Model Programs of Library-Museum Collaboration supports innovative
> > > museum-library partnerships that address real community needs in
> efficient
> > > and effective ways.
> > >
> > > Support for Operations
> > > General Operating Support awards reward excellence in museum
operations.
> > > Over time the program has been credited for improving museum
> professional
> > > practice nationwide and providing an annual nationwide forum to share
> best
> > > practice. One of the greatest benefits of the program is that
decisions
> > > about allocation of funds are made at the local museum for their
highest
> > > priority projects. Grants are used for a wide range of activities;
they
> > > extend educational programming, broaden community outreach, integrate
> new
> > > technologies, conserve fragile collections, and train staff.
> > >
> > > This category also supports grants for museums to participate in the
> > > American Association of Museum's Museum Assessment Program. Hundreds
> of
> > > museums have improved their operations, collections care and community
> > > outreach using this program of technical assistance.
> > >
> > > Support for Conservation
> > > Museums care for over 750 million objects and specimens that represent
> our
> > > nation's cultural heritage. This program has been credited with
> improving
> > > museums' approach to collections care activities nationwide. Though
the
> > > Conservation Project Support program and the Conservation Assessment
> > > Program museum environments have been improved and millions of objects
> > > have been treated so that our grandchildren will have access to the
rich
> > > cultural resources that museums hold in trust.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Eileen Maxwell
> > > Public Affairs Specialist
> > > Institute of Museum and Library Services
> > > 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.
> > > Suite 510
> > > Washington, DC 20506
> > > 202-606-8339
> > > 202-606-8591 (fax)
> > > emaxwell at imls.gov
> > > Subscribe to Primary Source, the IMLS monthly e-mail newsletter, for
> > > important museum and library news
> > > http://www.imls.gov/utility/subscrbe.htm.
> > >
> > >
> >
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