From darci.hanning at state.or.us Tue Sep 1 16:57:52 2015 From: darci.hanning at state.or.us (Darci Hanning) Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2015 23:57:52 +0000 Subject: [PL-Directors] USAC Webinar on New E-Rate Portal Message-ID: Greetings and please pardon the cross-posting - registration is now open for the following webinar. Registration is free but there is limited room so please register as soon as possible if this is of interest to you. Invitation to Webinar: Introducing EPC, the E-rate Productivity Center Join USAC for a webinar about the E-rate Productivity Center (EPC), the new portal to manage your Schools and Libraries (E-rate) Program activity. Register Here: Introducing EPC, the E-rate Productivity Center Thursday, September 10 from 11:00am-12:00 pm PT EPC will become the primary channel for applicants, service providers, and consultants to file program forms, ask questions, and manage their information starting now in preparation for the Funding Year (FY) 2016 application cycle. Presentation Topics During the webinar, we will provide an introduction to the portal. Discussion topics include: * Advantages of using the E-rate Productivity Center * How to activate your account and log in * A walkthrough of the user interface * How to assign permissions to other users * Where to find information and specific guidance on the USAC website About the E-rate Productivity Center The E-rate Productivity Center is the account and application management portal for the Schools and Libraries (E-rate) Program. To learn more about EPC, log in, access user guides, and view video tutorials, visit the E-rate Productivity Center (EPC) page of the USAC website. Additional information is available through the Weekly News Brief (view the newsletter on our website and select the topic "EPC"). Need Help? If you have any questions about the webinar, please contact USAC Outreach. For questions about the E-rate Program and EPC, contact us via Submit a Question or call the Client Service Bureau at (888) 203-8100. [edge.png] Ask me about the Edge Initiative! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Darci Hanning * Technology Development Consultant Library Support and Development Services * Oregon State Library 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 503-378-2527 darci.hanning at state.or.us FOLLOW US: [facebookSmall.png] [http://www.thewwwblog.com/images/blogger-logo.jpg] [Picture] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image005.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 859 bytes Desc: image005.jpg URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The report is available at: The Oregon Community Foundation?s website or from Penny's company website. MK ________________________________ From: MaryKay Dahlgreen Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 8:57 AM To: PL Directors Cc: Penny Hummel Subject: OCF Public Library Needs Assessment I am sending this on behalf of Penny Hummel. I think the results of this study will be very valuable for the library community and our philanthropic partners. MaryKay Hello, Oregon public library directors! I?m pleased to report that the Oregon public library needs assessment commissioned by the Oregon Community Foundation is now officially released. I attach a copy for your reading pleasure. One of the major sources of data for this project was a statewide survey of library directors. I had hoped for a 60% response rate and was told that that goal was very ambitious. Here?s what happened: Oregon librarians hit it out of the ballpark! Two thirds of Oregon libraries participated, representing a wide range of sizes, budgets and locations. (Also, more than 50 library directors participated in focus groups and interviews.) Thank you all! I truly appreciate your taking the time to share your thoughts about public libraries, and I hope you are pleased with the final product. Earlier this week, OCF hosted a summit with other funders, where the overview of the needs assessment that I presented was enthusiastically received. I think it is safe to say there is great interest in exploring new ways to support public libraries in Oregon, and that the needs assessment is viewed as a starting point to that effort. Stay tuned for future developments! As you'll recall, in the needs assessment we explored how public libraries create resilient communities through the lens of eight different library roles. My friends at OCF would like me to emphasize to you that OCF's capacity building grants support each of these eight roles, and to encourage you to review their guidelines to consider how they might be of assistance. Here's a link to more information: http://www.oregoncf.org/grants-scholarships/grants/community-grants Again, my thanks and best wishes. Penny Hummel Penny Hummel Consulting www.pennyhummel.com 503.890.0494 penny at pennyhummel.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From katie.anderson at state.or.us Wed Sep 9 10:12:34 2015 From: katie.anderson at state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Wed, 9 Sep 2015 17:12:34 +0000 Subject: [PL-Directors] Summer Reading: Report 2015 statistics & order free materials for 2016, deadline 9/30/2015 Message-ID: <640435851FD7CB4AB3C4BE0D1963BA245EF4B890@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> Dear Library Directors, The annual summer reading statistics and ordering survey is now available online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2015srpStats. The deadline for completing this survey is Wednesday, September 30th. Please submit only one survey per library. You must fill out this survey in order to receive your 2016 summer reading manual and sweepstakes materials-including your free summer reading performer if that is offered next year to libraries serving fewer than 10,000 people to promote the summer reading sweepstakes. Before you take this survey you may want to fill out the attached working copy of the survey. If you do, then it should take you about 20 minutes to complete this survey and you can save your paper copy in your files so you have this information at your fingertips. Please keep in mind all libraries are at liberty to run their summer reading program in whatever way works best for their community. Therefore, your library may not collect all these statistics-that's okay, just skip the questions that don't apply. Please let me know if you have any questions or need help with the survey. Thank you, Katie Anderson PS: I will also send an announcement on the kids-lib and OYAN email lists to inform them that link to the summer reading statistics and ordering survey was emailed to you. Katie Anderson, Youth Services Consultant Library Support and Development Services Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 [cid:image004.png at 01D0358C.4523C4D0] [http://www.thewwwblog.com/images/blogger-logo.jpg] [http://www.aethlonmedical.com/assets/001/5130.png] [Picture] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 923 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image002.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 859 bytes Desc: image002.jpg URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image003.gif Type: image/gif Size: 794 bytes Desc: image003.gif URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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You must fill out this survey in order to receive your 2016 summer reading manual and sweepstakes materials-including your free summer reading performer if that is offered next year to libraries serving fewer than 10,000 people to promote the summer reading sweepstakes. Thanks, Katie Katie Anderson, Youth Services Consultant Library Support and Development Services Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 [cid:image004.png at 01D0358C.4523C4D0] [http://www.thewwwblog.com/images/blogger-logo.jpg] [http://www.aethlonmedical.com/assets/001/5130.png] [Picture] From: PL-Directors [mailto:pl-directors-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Katie Anderson Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2015 10:13 AM To: (pl-directors at listsmart.osl.state.or.us) Subject: [PL-Directors] Summer Reading: Report 2015 statistics & order free materials for 2016, deadline 9/30/2015 Dear Library Directors, The annual summer reading statistics and ordering survey is now available online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2015srpStats. The deadline for completing this survey is Wednesday, September 30th. Please submit only one survey per library. You must fill out this survey in order to receive your 2016 summer reading manual and sweepstakes materials-including your free summer reading performer if that is offered next year to libraries serving fewer than 10,000 people to promote the summer reading sweepstakes. Before you take this survey you may want to fill out the attached working copy of the survey. If you do, then it should take you about 20 minutes to complete this survey and you can save your paper copy in your files so you have this information at your fingertips. Please keep in mind all libraries are at liberty to run their summer reading program in whatever way works best for their community. Therefore, your library may not collect all these statistics-that's okay, just skip the questions that don't apply. Please let me know if you have any questions or need help with the survey. Thank you, Katie Anderson PS: I will also send an announcement on the kids-lib and OYAN email lists to inform them that link to the summer reading statistics and ordering survey was emailed to you. Katie Anderson, Youth Services Consultant Library Support and Development Services Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 [cid:image004.png at 01D0358C.4523C4D0] [http://www.thewwwblog.com/images/blogger-logo.jpg] [http://www.aethlonmedical.com/assets/001/5130.png] [Picture] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 923 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Thursday, October 29, 2015 - 12 pm Pacific - 90 min Free Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/e-rate-whats-new-for-2016.html There are big changes on the E-rate horizon! E-rate is an important program to many libraries, and whether you have participated in E-rate in the past, or are looking to apply for first time, you will want to know about the changes. This federal program provides discounts to assist schools and public libraries in the United States to obtain affordable Internet access and connections. Join us to learn about the new E-Rate Productivity Center (EPC), and new ways to file forms, track application status and communicate with the FCC. This workshop will cover the basics of the E-rate program and demonstrate how to access and use your EPC account to submit your Funding Year 2016 E-rate application. Get the information you need to be successful in your application. Presented by: Christa Burns, E-rate Coordinator for Libraries, Library Development Consultant, Nebraska Library Commission Cheers, Darci [edge.png] Ask me about the Edge Initiative! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Darci Hanning * Technology Development Consultant Library Support and Development Services * Oregon State Library 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 503-378-2527 darci.hanning at state.or.us FOLLOW US: [facebookSmall.png] [http://www.thewwwblog.com/images/blogger-logo.jpg] [Picture] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image005.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 859 bytes Desc: image005.jpg URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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So many of us use data to compare libraries, check salary rates, report on the impact of programming activities etc., so we'd like to acknowledge those community-minded libraries so far! Submission is complete once a library has answered any edit checks and clicked the submit button under a tab on the status menu. If your library should be on this list and isn't, contact me ASAP and we'll walk through those very last steps together. If you are still working on your survey, help is available!! Try the new FAQ at http://libguides.osl.state.or.us/statsfaq Call or email early and often! Training by phone or in person is available! Call now - 503-378-5027 and ask for Ann. Just pick up that phone and call!! [diamond star.jpg]Diamond Stars to Libraries that finished a month or more early: Brownsville Community Library 8/27/2015 Curry Public Library District 8/19/2015 Dufur School/Community Library 8/28/2015 Enterprise City Library 8/20/2015 Joseph City Library 8/28/2015 Milton-Freewater Public Library 8/13/2015 Seaside Public Library 8/14/2015 Wallowa County Library 8/5/2015 Wallowa Public Library 8/28/2015 The Gold star to libraries that finish early (so far): (9\22) [gold star.png] Chetco Community Public Library 9/21/2015 Fern Ridge Library District 9/16/2015 Harrisburg Public Library 9/15/2015 Helix Public Library 9/10/2015 Hermiston Public Library 9/1/2015 Newberg Public Library 9/16/2015 Newport Public Library 9/2/2015 Oregon City Public Library 9/17/2015 Port Orford District Library 9/16/2015 Tillamook County Library 9/17/2015 Umatilla Public Library 9/15/2015 Vernonia Public Library 9/2/2015 Weston Public Library 9/3/2015 Yachats Public Library 9/15/2015 Ann Reed, Federal Programs Coordinator Oregon State Library Library Support and 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... 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