From jim.b.scheppke at state.or.us Tue Jan 4 15:32:21 2011 From: jim.b.scheppke at state.or.us (Jim Scheppke) Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 23:32:21 +0000 Subject: [PL-Directors] Thanks Kate! Message-ID: Dear Directors: I wanted you all to see the attached article from the Grants Pass Daily Courier. It shows that Kate Lasky, the executive director of Josephine Community Libraries, who most of you met at our September meeting, has done what we asked all of you to do in September -- reach out to your legislators about continued funding for the Ready to Read Grant program. This article speaks volumes about how easy it is. You just have to do it. It's not too late. The Legislature won't begin their regular session until February 1st. Do like Kate did and invite a legislator to a library storytime between now and then (ask Nan Heim to help get an invitation if you need her help). And when they are in your library tell them about the importance of your reading programs for children and how state funding is needed to support your efforts, as it has in the past. For bonus points, invite a reporter like Kate did to cover the event. I hope Kate can be an inspiration to many of you. Way to go Kate! Jim Scheppke, State Librarian Oregon State Library 250 Winter St. NE Salem, OR 97301 503-378-4367 (fax) 503-585-8059 jim.b.scheppke at state.or.us [cid:3376999773_1614057]Go Green, Keep it on screen - think before you print. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 1427 bytes Desc: image.jpg URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: HicksArticle.pdf Type: application/octet-stream Size: 216852 bytes Desc: HicksArticle.pdf URL: From jim.b.scheppke at state.or.us Wed Jan 5 08:39:05 2011 From: jim.b.scheppke at state.or.us (Jim Scheppke) Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2011 16:39:05 +0000 Subject: [PL-Directors] FW: Thanks Kate! In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Dear Directors: Janet Webster, Chair of the OLA Development and Legislation Committee had a comment she wanted me to forward to you ... --> Jim ------ Forwarded Message From: Janet Webster Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2011 08:15:32 -0800 To: Jim Scheppke , Public Library Directors Cc: Nan Heim Subject: Re: Thanks Kate! Dear Directors, I also thank Kate for getting out there. I also want to remind you the OLA has helpful tips for inviting legislators into your library and communicating to the press about your programs. These are on the OLA web site at http://www.olaweb.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=80672&orgId=ola Everything we all do now helps maintain support for the important services all of you provide to Oregon's children and families. Thanks, Janet Webster --------------------------------------- Chair, OLA Development and Legislation Committee Oregon State University Hatfield Marine Science Center 2030 Marine Science Drive Newport, OR 97365 USA 541-867-0108 Janet.webster at oregonstate.edu ------------------------------------------ From: Jim Scheppke Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 15:32:21 -0800 To: Public Library Directors Cc: Nan Heim , Janet Webster Subject: Thanks Kate! Dear Directors: I wanted you all to see the attached article from the Grants Pass Daily Courier. It shows that Kate Lasky, the executive director of Josephine Community Libraries, who most of you met at our September meeting, has done what we asked all of you to do in September -- reach out to your legislators about continued funding for the Ready to Read Grant program. This article speaks volumes about how easy it is. You just have to do it. It's not too late. The Legislature won't begin their regular session until February 1st. Do like Kate did and invite a legislator to a library storytime between now and then (ask Nan Heim to help get an invitation if you need her help). And when they are in your library tell them about the importance of your reading programs for children and how state funding is needed to support your efforts, as it has in the past. For bonus points, invite a reporter like Kate did to cover the event. I hope Kate can be an inspiration to many of you. Way to go Kate! Jim Scheppke, State Librarian Oregon State Library 250 Winter St. NE Salem, OR 97301 503-378-4367 (fax) 503-585-8059 jim.b.scheppke at state.or.us [cid:3377061376_101224]Go Green, Keep it on screen - think before you print. ------ End of Forwarded Message -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 1427 bytes Desc: image.jpg URL: From ann.reed at state.or.us Fri Jan 14 12:04:44 2011 From: ann.reed at state.or.us (Ann Reed) Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2011 20:04:44 +0000 Subject: [PL-Directors] Leaders Convene to Help Communities Assess Needs for Public Access Technology - (your data at work!) Message-ID: <810CC03BDFB8D94883767344C8B7EE2E1B0AB9AA@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> [Institute of Museum and Library Services logo] Leaders Convene to Help Communities Assess Needs for Public Access Technology Responds to Recommendations of the National Broadband Plan [Broadband Plan] Washington, DC-The Institute of Museum and Library Services is pleased to announce the selection of the Digital Inclusion Working Group. The working group will meet January 24-26 in Washington, DC and assist in the development of a Framework for Digitally-Inclusive Communities that can be used by local communities to assess their complex needs for public access technology. The framework is a response to the National Broadband Plan, which recognized the pivotal roles that libraries and community-based organizations play in providing access to high-speed internet. The National Broadband Plan called on the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to develop tools to help communities assess their needs for public access technology. IMLS is working with the University of Washington and the International City/County Management Association to identify the characteristics of digitally inclusive communities in order to guide strategic public and private investments. This announcement launches an effort to engage a broad range of stakeholders in the development of the framework. The 16-member high-level working group includes leaders from libraries, community-based organizations, business, local government and non-governmental organizations who will contribute to the development of the proposed framework. Phase two of the process will enlist a broad network of professional organizations and interested parties to further review and critique the framework. A series of town meetings is also planned to provide additional input and to highlight promising practices. The members of the high level working group are: * Steve Albertson, Community Voice Mail * Mary Carr, Spokane Community College * Mark Cooper, Consumer Federation of America * Catherine K. De Rosa, OCLC WebJunction * Jon Gant, University of Illinois Graduate School of Library and Information Science * Chris Gates, Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement * Mart?n G?mez, Los Angeles Public Library * C. Lincoln (Link) Hoewing, Verizon * John Horrigan, Technet * Mike Lee, AARP * David Keyes, City of Seattle * Traci L. Morris, Homahota Consulting * Mare Parker-O'Toole, Medfield (MA) Public Library * Frances Roehm, Skokie (IL) Public Library * Jane Smith Patterson, e-NC * Sarah Washburn, TechSoup >From more information please see http://tascha.uw.edu/research/inclusionframework. About the Institute of Museum and Library Services The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas. The Institute works at the national level and in coordination with state and local organizations to sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge; enhance learning and innovation; and support professional development. To learn more about the Institute, please visit http://www.imls.gov. Ann Reed, Federal Programs Coordinator Library Development Services Oregon State Library 250 Winter St. NE Salem, OR 97301 (503) 378-5027 fax (503) 378-6439 ann.reed at state.or.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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If you need a paper copy of the packet sent to you, or to have the files in some other format, please contact Ann Reed at (503) 378-5027 or ann.reed at state.or.us Grant proposals are due at the State Library by 5:00 pm on April 22, 2011. For multi-year grant projects seeking a second or third year of funding, please use the form found in Appendix D. Grant applications need to be in accordance with the "Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Five-Year State Plan, 2008-2012" which is summarized in the packet as Appendix A. The full Plan and many other resources for LSTA grant applicants can be found on the Grants / Aid to Libraries page of the Oregon State Library website (http://oregon.gov/OSL/LD). Resources include information about past grants and Library Services and Technology Act Advisory Council minutes. If you have questions about the Grant Guidelines, LSTA grant program, or have difficulty downloading a form, please feel free to contact Ann Reed, Federal Programs Coordinator. Ann can be reached at (503) 378-5027, or ann.reed at state.or.us. Ann Reed, Federal Programs Coordinator Library Development Services Oregon State Library 250 Winter St. NE Salem, OR 97301 (503) 378-5027 fax (503) 378-6439 ann.reed at state.or.us Ann Reed, Federal Programs Coordinator Library Development Services Oregon State Library 250 Winter St. NE Salem, OR 97301 (503) 378-5027 fax (503) 378-6439 ann.reed at state.or.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: