From ferol.weyand at state.or.us Wed Oct 2 11:19:08 2013 From: ferol.weyand at state.or.us (Ferol Weyand) Date: Wed, 2 Oct 2013 18:19:08 +0000 Subject: [PL-Directors] Upcoming November election library issues Message-ID: <103BDFBB998BBB40B6F9DA335F44B4FC39E03B07@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> Hi Everyone, Sorry about any cross posting of this message. Please let me know of any library referendums, levy's, measures or ballot issues in the state of Oregon. If your library or any library that you know of has anything on the November election ballot, please let me know as soon as possible. Links to any of the above would also be helpful. Thanks! Ferol Weyand, Library Development Consulting Assistant Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St NE, Salem, OR 97301-3950 503-378-2525 ferol.weyand at state.or.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From darci.hanning at state.or.us Thu Oct 3 12:15:34 2013 From: darci.hanning at state.or.us (Darci Hanning) Date: Thu, 3 Oct 2013 19:15:34 +0000 Subject: [PL-Directors] FYI: NEH grants for sustainable preventive conservation projects - Deadline Dec 3 2013 Message-ID: Good afternoon, Forwarding this along in case there's interest. Please see the contact information at the very bottom of this email for any follow-up. Cheers, Darci From: Hanks, Susan at CSL Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2013 9:31 AM Subject: NEH grants for sustainable preventive conservation projects - Deadline Dec 3 2013 FYI: The National Endowment for the Humanities invites applications from nonprofit museums, libraries, archives, and educational institutions in the United States to its Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections program. This grant program encourages cultural institutions to plan and implement preventive conservation projects that pragmatically balance preservation goals, cost, and environmental impact. Projects should be designed to be as cost effective, energy efficient, and environmentally sensitive as possible, and they should aim to mitigate the greatest risks to collections rather than to meet prescriptive targets. Planning grants of up to $40,000 (with an option to request an additional $10,000 to implement a recommendation made by the planning team) are available to bring together interdisciplinary teams that will work collaboratively to identify sustainable preventive conservation strategies. Planning teams should consider the nature of the materials in a collection; the performance of the building, its envelope, and its systems in moderating internal environmental conditions; the capabilities of the institution; the nature of the local climate and the effects of climate change; the cost-effectiveness and energy efficiency of various approaches to preventive conservation; and the project's impact on the environment. Implementation grants of up to $350,000 are available to manage interior relative humidity and temperature by passive methods; install heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems; install storage systems and rehouse collections; improve security and the protection of collections from fire, flood, and other disasters; and upgrade lighting systems and controls to achieve levels suitable for collections that are energy efficient. With Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections grants, cultural institutions are * reevaluating specifications for relative humidity and temperature and establishing realistic and achievable targets; * identifying passive (nonmechanical) strategies for creating more stable collection environments; * investigating how the environmental management features of historic buildings might be used, especially those related to ventilation and control of solar gain; * studying the natural variations in a building to identify spaces best suited for collections; * employing the concept of multiple layers of buffering to create more stable conditions for collections; * reorganizing collections by material type, locating more vulnerable collections in spaces that are more naturally stable; * considering how docent-led tours might be re-routed to minimize the introduction of unconditioned air; * repairing building envelopes and improving site drainage to prevent moisture infiltration; * evaluating mechanical systems and optimizing their performance; * exploring control strategies and programming of building automation systems for operating HVAC systems more efficiently; * adopting, when possible, simple and easy to maintain mechanical systems and controls; * designing mechanical systems that are "right sized;" * implementing managed setbacks and shutdowns of climate control systems in well insulated spaces; and, * installing energy efficient lighting and employing occupancy sensors for control in storage spaces and galleries. The next grant deadline is December 3, 2013. Guidelines, FAQs, and sample narratives from successful applications are on the NEH Web site: www.neh.gov/grants/preservation/sustaining-cultural-heritage-collections. A list of previous awards can be found here: www.neh.gov/files/divisions/preservation/sustaining_cultural_heritage_collections_awards.pdf Program officers are available to discuss project ideas and read draft proposals. Please contact the division for more information by emailing preservation at neh.gov or calling 202-606-8570. Laura Word Senior Program Officer Division of Preservation and Access National Endowment for the Humanities lword at neh.gov This information has been forwarded by: Susan Hanks Library Programs Consultant Library Development Services California State Library 916-653-0661 susan.hanks at library.ca.gov To change your subscription settings, including changing to a digest or to leave the list, please send an email to szach at amrms.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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So here are the final stars: The diamond star for libraries performing way above the call of duty and got their stats in within days: [diamondstar3.jpeg] Seaside Public Library Vernonia Public Library Wallowa County Library The platinum star for libraries done more than a month early: [platninum star.jpg] Bandon Public Library Brownsville Community Library Chetco Community Public Library Curry Public Library District Enterprise City Library Flora M Laird Memorial Library Hermiston Public Library Joseph City Library Junction City Public Library Silver Falls Library District Siuslaw Public Library District Springfield Public Library The Dalles-Wasco County Library Wallowa Public Library Wasco County Library Service District Weston Public Library Willamina Public Library Woodburn Public Library Yachats Public Library The gold star for libraries done before or on the annual deadline: [goldstar2.gif] Adams Public Library Agness Library District Albany Public Library Amity Public Library Arlington Public Library Astoria Public Library Athena Public Library Baker County Public Library Beaverton City Library Canby Public Library Cedar Mill Community Library Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Service Clackamas County Library Clatskanie Library District Coos Bay Public Library Coos County Library Service District Coquille Public Library Cornelius Public Library Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Cottage Grove Library Crook County Library Dallas Public Library Deschutes Public Library District Dora Public Library Douglas County Library System Driftwood Public Library Dufur School/Community Library Echo Public Library Elgin Public Library Emma Humphrey Library Estacada Public Library Eugene Public Library Forest Grove City Library Fossil Public Library Garden Home Community Library Gilliam County Library Gladstone Public Library Grant County Library Harney County Library Harrisburg Public Library Hazel M. Lewis Library Helix Public Library Hillsboro Public Library Hood River County Library District Independence Public Library Ione Library District Jackson County Library Services Jefferson County Library Josephine County Library Klamath County Library Lake County Library Lake Oswego Public Library Lakeside Public Library Lane Library District Langlois District Library Lebanon Public Library Ledding Library Library Information Network of Clackamas County Lincoln County Library District Lowell Public Library Lyons Public Library Mary Gilkey Library McMinnville Public Library Milton-Freewater Public Library Molalla Public Library Monmouth Public Library Multnomah County Library Newberg Public Library Newport Public Library North Bend Public Library North Plains Public Library Nyssa Public Library Oakridge Public Library Ontario Community Library Oregon City Public Library Pendleton Public Library Pilot Rock Public Library Port Orford District Library Rainier City Library Salem Public Library Sandy Public Library Scappoose Public Library Sherman County Public/School Library Sherwood Public Library Southern Wasco County Library Stanfield Public Library Stayton Public Library Sweet Home Public Library Tigard Public Library Tillamook County Library Toledo Public Library Ukiah Public Library Umatilla County Special Library District Umatilla Public Library Union Carnegie Public Library Wagner Community Library Waldport Public Library Warrenton Community Library Washington County Cooperative Library Services West Linn Public Library Wilsonville Public Library -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The Oregon State Library is now accepting suggestions for nominations for the following vacancies on the Library Services and Technology Act Advisory Council. Terms are for three years; they begin on January 1, 2014 and end on December 31, 2016. Academic Library Representative (1 position) Information Technology Representative (1 position) Library User Representative (1 position) Public Library Representative (1 position) Underserved / Underrepresented Persons Representative (1 position) About the Council: The LSTA Advisory Council assists the State Library Board of Trustees in carrying out the Oregon Library Services and Technology Act Five-Year State Plan by reviewing grant proposals, making recommendations to the Board, evaluating progress in accomplishing the goals of the State Plan, and advising the Board about other issues concerning the LSTA federal library grant program. The LSTA Advisory Council consists of thirteen members and is broadly representative of library entities in Oregon, including public, school, academic, and special libraries. Members are elected by the Oregon State Library Board of Trustees. Special consideration is given to ensure that geographic areas of the state are represented, as are library users, and representatives of underserved persons. Process and timeline: Suggestions will be reviewed and nominees will then be selected. Those selected to be nominees will be contacted for a short paragraph to go on the ballot. LSTA Council members are elected by the Oregon State Library Board of Trustees at their December meeting. Appointees will be notified by the State Library as soon as possible after the Board meeting. Suggestions for nomination: It is fine to suggest yourself as well as someone else. Suggestions are being accepted online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/G7WYHRP Please call Ann Reed at 503-378-5027 with any questions and for more information. The deadline for suggestions is Friday, October 25, 2013, 4:00 pm. Meetings: The LSTA Advisory Council meets twice a year in person. Meetings are for a day and a half in mid-May, and a day in mid-September. Additional meetings may be held by phone or other means. Travel expenses, but not substitute labor, are covered for LSTA Advisory Council Members. Oregon's LSTA program: Information on Oregon's LSTA program can be found via: http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/Pages/grantmainalt.aspx Oregon's LSTA Five-Year Plan is available at: http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/LSTA/lstaplanfinaljune27.pdf Ann Reed, Federal Programs Coordinator Oregon State Library Library Development Services 250 Winter St. Salem, OR 97301 ann.reed at state.or.us phone 503-378-5027 fax 503-378-6439 http://www.oregon.gov/OSL/LD/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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If you have topics of interest to the entire Oregon public library director's community, please send them our way! Morning refreshments and drinks will be provided. Lunch will be BYO or available for a small fee - more on lunch options to come. Will you be able to attend? Please RSVP to pamn at wccls.org by October 14. Thanks so much - looking forward to this! Pam Pam North OLA Public Library Division Chair & Library Manager Sherwood Public Library 22560 SW Pine Street Sherwood, OR 97140 (503) 625-4272 pamn at wccls.org MaryKay Dahlgreen State Librarian Oregon State Library marykay.dahlgreen at state.or.us 503-378-4367 [cid:image001.jpg at 01CEC359.1DFC6930] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 1922 bytes Desc: image001.jpg URL: From ann.reed at state.or.us Thu Oct 17 14:17:05 2013 From: ann.reed at state.or.us (Ann Reed) Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2013 21:17:05 +0000 Subject: [PL-Directors] Oregon State Library is now accepting suggestions for nominations for Library Services and Technology Act Advisory Council Message-ID: <810CC03BDFB8D94883767344C8B7EE2E42668D77@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> [unclesam.jpg]The Library Services and Technology Act Advisory Council is looking for you! There is still time... The Oregon State Library is now accepting suggestions for nominations for the following vacancies on the Library Services and Technology Act Advisory Council. Terms are for three years; they begin on January 1, 2014 and end on December 31, 2016. Academic Library Representative (1 position) Information Technology Representative (1 position) Library User Representative (1 position) Public Library Representative (1 position) Underserved / Underrepresented Persons Representative (1 position) About the Council: The LSTA Advisory Council assists the State Library Board of Trustees in carrying out the Oregon Library Services and Technology Act Five-Year State Plan by reviewing grant proposals, making recommendations to the Board, evaluating progress in accomplishing the goals of the State Plan, and advising the Board about other issues concerning the LSTA federal library grant program. The LSTA Advisory Council consists of thirteen members and is broadly representative of library entities in Oregon, including public, school, academic, and special libraries. Members are elected by the Oregon State Library Board of Trustees. Special consideration is given to ensure that geographic areas of the state are represented, as are library users, and representatives of underserved persons. Process and timeline: Suggestions will be reviewed and nominees will then be selected. Those selected to be nominees will be contacted for a short paragraph to go on the ballot. LSTA Council members are elected by the Oregon State Library Board of Trustees at their December meeting. Appointees will be notified by the State Library as soon as possible after the Board meeting. Suggestions for nomination: It is fine to suggest yourself as well as someone else. Suggestions are being accepted online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/G7WYHRP Please call Ann Reed at 503-378-5027 with any questions and for more information. The deadline for suggestions is Friday, October 25, 2013, 4:00 pm. Meetings: The LSTA Advisory Council meets twice a year in person. Meetings are for a day and a half in mid-May, and a day in mid-September. Additional meetings may be held by phone or other means. Travel expenses, but not substitute labor, are covered for LSTA Advisory Council Members. Oregon's LSTA program: Information on Oregon's LSTA program can be found via: http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/Pages/grantmainalt.aspx Oregon's LSTA Five-Year Plan is available at: http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/LSTA/lstaplanfinaljune27.pdf Ann Reed, Federal Programs Coordinator Oregon State Library Library Development Services 250 Winter St. Salem, OR 97301 ann.reed at state.or.us phone 503-378-5027 fax 503-378-6439 http://www.oregon.gov/OSL/LD/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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As this was not entirely unexpected, we are currently in the process of investigating alternatives for web site hosting and developing a transition plan that will help ensure that libraries continue to have intuitive, dynamic web sites that are affordable and easy to maintain. Once we have more information, we will communicate it to everyone currently using Plinkit. In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact me directly (darci.hanning at state.or.us or 503-378-2527) and I will be happy to get back to you. Cheers, Darci ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Darci Hanning * Technology Development Consultant * Library Development Services Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 503-378-2527 darci.hanning at state.or.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: