BETTENDORF PUBLIC LIBRARY INFORMATION CENTER
ADULT SERVICES MANAGER POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Innovative, proactive and experienced librarian sought for Adult Services Manager at Bettendorf Public Library Information Center (www.bettendorflibrary.com). MLS in Library Science and 3 years supervisory experience in a public library, or equivalent, required. Supervises Information and Adult Services including selection, programming, reference, web site, public computers, ICN, patron training, volunteers and outreach. Adult Services staff has 2.78 FTE and Information Services has 3.46 FTE. Send cover letter, resume, city application and references to: Human Resources Director, 1609 State Street, Bettendorf,Iowa, 52722. Application available at www.bettendorf.org Close October 12 at 4:00 p.m.

Be one of the first 20 libraries in Southeast to take an online class through SLS and get a free microphone headset for your library!

Online classes currently eligible for offer:

LEARN HOW TO LEARN ONLINE - 1 CE credit
November 1st – 11 am to noon
November 14th – 2 to 3 pm
December 5th – 11 am to noon
December 14th – 2 to 3 pm

LET’S 2.0: LIBRARYTHING - 1 CE credit
November 27th – 11 am to noon

MYSPACE AND MORE - 2 CE credits
December 11th – 1 to 3 pm

This offer is limited to libraries in the SLS region, one headset will be provided per library. If you are interested in taking one of our online courses, and you’ve never taken a live online course before, we strongly encourage you to sign up for Learn How to Learn Online. Don't hesitate to call the office with any questions.

Sign up today at the State Library CE catalog: http://www.statelibraryofiowa.org/cgi-bin/cecat/index.cgi! Headsets are going fast!

Learning Idea: Hone Your Communication Skills – Free to Iowa WebJunction members!

The ability to communicate effectively is an important skill in any profession—even more so for the librarian. Whether it is a presentation for the library board, writing a grant proposal, or just getting along with co-workers, improving your communications will enhance your career in the library. The University of North Texas offers a suite (or "Z-Pack") of four courses to provide this critical training: (1) Improving Communication Skills: Presentation Skills for Librarians; (2) Improving Co-worker Relationships; (3) Grant Writing Basics; (4) Info-Age Etiquette.

Go to Course Catalog »

Dutch Librarians Touring America!

Think you’ve got some innovative services at your library? Interested in talking to Dutch librarians about how you provide those innovative services? Erik Boekesteijn and Jaap van de Geer, of the Delft Public Library are touring the United States starting next week. According to their current itinerary (posted on The Shifted Librarian), it looks like they plan to take I-80 across Iowa. If you’re interested in talking to them, learn more at the Shanachie Tour website.

Are you interested in attending the PLA Conference in Minneapolis March 26 through 29? Worried about your continuing education budget?

The Board of Trustees of Southeastern Library Services believes that all library staff and trustees should have opportunities to learn, grow and bring new ideas and excitement to our local libraries. One of the best ways to do that is to attend conferences, both local and national. The PLA Conference is held bi-annually and moves across the country much like other national conferences. It is not often held in our “neighborhood”!

To help our libraries be the best they can be, the SLS Trustees invite you to apply for financial assistance to attend the conference. We are offering two full scholarships and three $400 stipends. Full scholarships will require attendance at the full conference (March 26 through 29) and traveling via one of our chartered buses. Stipends may be used to offset costs and do not require traveling via charter bus or staying for the entire conference.

To apply for a scholarship and/or stipend, please visit http://tinyurl.com/2nkctb.

Deadline to apply is October 29, 2007. Winners will be announced in November via listserv and the blog. Please let us know if the link or survey have technical difficulties.

Time to Order Iowa Tax forms for Tax Year 2007

You may already be using the Iowa Department of Revenue bulk order form Web site. If you haven't, consider it! (If you already use this system and have a UserID and Password, please use the same UserID/Password to order 2007 tax forms. Please do not create a new account, as this will result in a duplicate account record. If you have forgotten your UserID/Password or can't access the application, call 515-281-5370 for assistance.)

Your order must be entered by October 30, 2007, to ensure you receive your order timely. Orders submitted after this date may be delayed. Also, orders may be reduced if submitted after October 30, 2007, due to limited quantities. Tax Forms for Tax Year 2007 will start shipping in December 2007.

To access the Web site, go to https://www.idr.iowa.gov/taxforms/index.asp

Muscatine! The Musical

MUSCATINE! THE MUSICAL is an original book written by Peter Press (recently retired director of the Muscatine Public Library) and his wife Marie, using elements of local history for a musical work of historical fiction. Set in September-October of the year 1896, at the height of the bicycle craze, Muscatine was at the cusp of its influence as a river town on the great Mississippi River. "Buffalo Bill's Wild West" made its first appearance in Muscatine on October 1st of that year and Oscar Grossheim was just getting started in his photography business.

Although the musical begins and ends with the new library about to be built in 1901 for Muscatine-and Buffalo Bill and Mark Twain's arrival for a Grand Ball at the Blackwell Mansion-the central story is about a mother's heart-wrenching choice about her daughter.

With a full cast and a big production, this is a story full of twists and turns...just like the mighty Mississippi. Orchestrated by Grammy Award winner Robert Sadin, the songs and lyrics of Peter Press and fellow inimitable collaborator, Dan Warschauer, will dazzle you as they come to life through the playing of the Muscatine Symphony Orchestra.

Don't miss the world premier of MUSCATINE! THE MUSICAL, family entertainment at its finest-showtimes are from October 12th through the 20th!

Visit http://www.muscatinethemusical.com/ to buy your tickets or for more information.

Professional Book of the Week

Title: Gamers…in the Library?!: The Why, What, and How of Videogame Tournaments for All Ages
Author: Eli Neiburger

Summary:
As many of you know, Southeastern Library Services makes gaming kits available to libraries, and we are in the process of adding the Nintendo Wii system in addition to our Sony Playstation 2s. Planning on how to set up a gaming night, or tournament, may seem a daunting task if you’re not familiar with the culture. Neiburger ably breaks down and explains types of games, gaming culture, technical and supply considerations, planning, setting up, promoting and running your event. Neiburger will be speaking at ILA in Coralville and this book will be a perfect companion piece. Be sure to check out the Gaming Fun area at the Conference Welcome Reception on Wednesday, October 10th if you’re attending and are interested in seeing what games are out there.

As always, this book and many others are available from the SLS office through Interlibrary Loan.

OCTOBER CE CLASSES

October is right around the corner and we’ve got a great line-up of CE opportunities waiting for you! Sign up today to reserve your spot.

COMPUTER TROUBLESHOOTING - 2 CE credits

Frequently frustrated with your computers? No IT guy (or gal) to come to your rescue? Join us as we share our tips and tricks for solving our most common computer woes. Come prepared to share examples of problems you've encountered (and any solutions you've discovered).

Tuesday, October 2nd
Sigourney PL 1-3 pm

Thursday, October 4th
West Liberty PL 10 am - 12 pm

Tuesday, October 23rd
Fairfield PL 1-3 pm

WORKING WITH WEBJUNCTION - 2 CE credits

Are you using WebJunction to its fullest extent? Online classes, technology planning, forums for collaboration with librarians across the country and more await you with this powerful tool. Michele Leininger of the State Library will be with us to explain it all. The State Library of Iowa partners with WebJunction to offer WebJunction's services for free to Iowa libraries. Visit it at http://www.webjunction.org/

Thursday, October 18th
Burlington PL 1-3 pm

BLOGGING WITHOUT FEAR: BLOGS AND RSS FOR LIBRARIES - 2 CE Credits

What is this funny thing called a Blog? How can blogs be useful to libraries of all sizes? How do you get started in the blog universe? And what in the world is RSS and what does it have to do with blogs?! These questions and more will be answered in this informational session, presented by Louise Alcorn of the West Des Moines Public Library. This ICN session will include examples of great library blogs already out there, a live demonstration of setting up a simple blog, and a basic explanation of RSS and how you can use its power to bring the information to you.

Topics to be covered: Using blogs to promote your library—news, new library items, programs, etc. Examples of libraries already doing this will be shown and discussed. Useful blogs for library informational needs and professional development. Basics of RSS. Reading blogs through RSS aggregators (Bloglines, etc.). Live examples will be given of setting up a Bloglines account and (if time) creating a basic blog.

This is an ICN session - original broadcasting site booked is Oskaloosa Public Library.

Friday, October 19th
Oskaloosa PL 10 am - 12 pm

Register for these classes, and all of our other upcoming CE opportunities through the State CE Catalog.

Also, don’t forget to sign up for the Iowa Library Association Annual Conference in Coralville from October 10-12. Registration ends soon! Lots of CE credits await you!

BORDERS’ EDUCATORS APPRECIATION WEEKEND

If you live near a Borders or Waldenbooks, be sure to stop in this weekend (September 26 – October 2) for your 25% discount. As usual, some exceptions apply.

Keokuk Public Library Foundation Republishes Twain Book

Reserve your copy of Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Thomas Jefferson Snodgrass for your library or that Twain lover in your life – just in time for Christmas.

In 1856 Samuel Clemens was inspired to travel after reading stories of Lynch and Herndon’s exploration of the Valley of the Amazon. Clemens approached George Rees of the Keokuk Daily Post with the idea of sending travel letters to the paper to help pay his way, and Rees agreed to pay him $5 for each letter. In 1928, the travel letters were printed in a limited edition of 375 books, dubbed The Adventures of Thomas Jefferson Snodgrass.

All of the printing and binding is being done locally, in Denmark, Iowa.

The cost is $49.95 plus $5.00 shipping and handling, if delivered.

For more information on the project, see the library’s website: http://www.keokuk.lib.ia.us/archive/2007/09/snodgrass-pr

To reserve your copy, email Emily Rohlfs: erohlfs@keokuk.lib.ia.us

Professional Book of the Week

Title: Blogging and RSS: A Librarian’s Guide
Author: Michael P. Sauers

Summary:
Sauers presents blogs and RSS feeds in an easy-to-digest manner. A multitude of examples demonstrate the marketing and current awareness power of these services for libraries and librarians. Technical explanations of how the services work, as well as how to use them, are included. This is an excellent resource for those interested in learning more about these, but are unable to attend the upcoming class taught by Louise Alcorn on October 19th (or the pre-conference she is presenting at ILA on October 10th).

Read-a-likes:
The Virtual Reference Handbook by Diane K. Kovacs
Teaching Web Search Skills: Techniques and Strategies of Top Trainers by Greg R. Notess

(As always, these books are available for interlibrary loan from Southeastern Library Services)

“Avast, ye mateys!”

It’s a little late to program for this year, but start planning for next! September 19th is International “Talk Like a Pirate” day. Storytimes and more can all incorporate the hot topic of pirates. Learn more at:

http://talklikeapirate.com

Professional Book of the Week

Title: Managing Budgets and Finances: A How-To-Do-It Manual
Authors: Arlita W. Hallam and Teresa R. Dalston

Summary:
For those new to developing a budget from scratch, or needing to understand an existing one so you can update it, this book lays out the basics of what you need to know. Topics are clearly organized to orient the reader, and the many sample budgets and financial documents add value to the text. Even if you are only in need of a refresher on the topic, this is the perfect book to review.

Readalikes:
Creating a Financial Plan by Betty J. Turock and Andrea Pedolsky Finance Management for Small and Medium-sized Libraries by Madeline J. Daubert

(All of these titles are available by Interlibrary Loan from the Southeastern Library Services office.)

Be a Successful E-Learner!

Most of us are well acquainted with learning in the traditional classroom, but it often takes time and experience to become successful in an online learning environment. In this month's Learning Webinar we will answer some commonly heard questions about e-learning (what does asynchronous really mean?), take a look at the types of e-learning that are available and some of the pitfalls to avoid in order to be a successful e-learner.

SLS will soon be offering Learn How to Learn Online classes and online classes. Learn from your desk, or at home! We will continue to offer traditional classroom setting training, but we will work on translating topics to the online environment to offer you more opportunities to develop your professional skills and knowledge!

Rural In-Focus Webinar: A Hitchhiker's Guide to Library Surveys
This September 18th Webjunction webinar will help answer the questions: When should you conduct a survey? What are the essential elements of an effective survey? How can you best evaluate your survey results?

Wondering what "digital natives" want and need from your library? The Idaho Commission of Libraries has released a study on users who have grown up in an on-line and accessible world. To read the results, visit http://libraries.idaho.gov/files/default/2007-digital-native-rpt.pdf.

Want a taste of the blogging life?

You may have heard we have an upcoming program called “Blogging Without Fear: Blogs and RSS for Libraries” presented by Louise Alcorn on Friday, October 19th. Louise will be discussing how you can implement blogs as a marketing tool for your library and a current awareness tool for your staff. But say you want to get a taste of what “Libraryland” blogs are like before the class. The Carnival of the Infosciences (COTI) is a rotating biweekly feature of the stories capturing other librarians’ interest. For more on what COTI is and the schedule of upcoming appearances, visit their wiki at http://infosciences.pbwiki.com/.

Downloadable Books

The Southeastern and Southwest Library Service Areas are working on a project to make downloadable audiobooks available to patrons of member libraries. We would like to form a consortium which would use Overdrive to provide content and services. (An example of such a consortium is NEIBORS, a project of NC, NE, and EC LSAs: http://neibors.lib.overdrive.com/ )

Libraries in the consortium would be responsible for a monthly service fee, divided among the participating libraries, as well as money to develop the collection of titles. The more libraries who participate, the lower the monthly cost--and more libraries accessing the collection, which means the consortium would want to invest in as many titles as the libraries are able to afford.

Because the cost to each library will depend on the number of libraries participating, we would like to assess the number of libraries who would be interested in participating in the consortium, and the level at which they would be able to contribute monthly. Below is a link to an online survey that we ask you to complete if you are at all interested in participating. Your responses do not bind you, but please answer as realistically as possible so we can make plans for the project.

Survey:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=dnWLLj6niTa_2fD4TCPXqMBQ_3d_3d

Job Listings

Bettendorf Public Library – Youth Services Assistant

Seeking creative, enthusiastic individual to work in our Youth Services Department. Must like to work with children and adults in a busy library setting. Responsibilities include: children’s programming, readers’ assistance, selection of audio materials and other duties related to the daily operation of the department.

Requires a level of knowledge normally acquired through completion of a high school diploma program. Three to six months of library related work experience. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Training in Early Childhood Development desired.

Work hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, 12:30-9 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; alternate Fridays and Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., some Sundays, 12:45-4 p.m. (Non-negotiable)

Starting Salary: $16.2279

Applications are available at all City buildings or on the web site www.bettendorf.org. Applicants must turn in letter of interest, resume and City application by Friday, September 21st, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. to Human Resources, City Hall, 1609 State Street, Bettendorf, Iowa. The City of Bettendorf is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. The City of Bettendorf complies with Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Drake Public Library - Director

Is seeking a full-time Director to manage the day to day operations of the library. This person is responsible to plan, organize, direct, administer, supervise and evaluate all activities of the library. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree, Master Degree preferred. Should hold the State Library of Iowa Public Certification or be willing to become certified in one year of hire. Must have a minimum of two years experience working in a library system and two years supervisory experience. Excellent written and oral communications skills are necessary, must be organized and have a strong interest in community relations. Fund raising and grant writing experience a plus. Must be computer literate. The library will be going though many exciting changes during this coming year and we are looking for a strong leader who is willing to help direct this process.

Interested candidates may submit resumes by September 14, 2007 to:

Drake Public Library
115 Drake Ave.
Centerville, Iowa 52544
Attention: Lottie Wilson

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The North Central Iowa Library Service Area seeks a consultant to provide continuing education and consulting for 83 public libraries in a 13-county area in north central Iowa.Coordinates continuing education; consults with librarians and trustees on-site and through e-mail, telephone, the web, and in person; trains in online searching, interlibrary loan, and e-rate; manages statewide programs for the Summer Library Program.The ability to work effectively with librarians in communities ranging in size from 165 to 35,000 is essential.MLS preferred; will consider candidates with a Bachelors Degree with expectation of acquiring an MLS. Experience as a professional and/or administrative-level librarian, library consultant, or library trainer preferred. Training and experience in library automation desired. Valid driver’s license required.Hiring range: $35,000-$40,000 DOQ; with benefits. Position open until filled; review of applications will begin September 10.Full job description available at: http://www.nclsa.lib.ia.us/consultant.htm.Send letter of application and resume to Barbara Shultz, Administrator, North Central Iowa Library Service Area, 22 N. Georgia, Suite 208, Mason City, IA 50401; bshultz@nclsa.lib.ia.us

Professional Book of the Week

Title: The Teen Reader’s Advisor
Author: RoseMary Honnold

About the book:
Honnold presents a comprehensive resource for those interested in developing or enhancing existing reader’s advisory services for young adults/teens. The first part of the book includes practical advice for developing and maintaining the service. The second part is a wide ranging listing of suggestible books organized by main topic area. This easy to use reference tool is the perfect aid for anyone dealing with teen readers.

Read-a-like:
Guiding the Reader to the Next Book by Kenneth D. Shearer

Other notes:
Katie’s specialty is reader’s advisory and is happy to train on techniques as well as assist in developing suggestions for patrons.

More Teens and 'Tweens Are Creating Content and Connecting Online for Educational Benefits
Offering Schools New Opportunities to Use Technology Reports New National School Boards Association Study

Alexandria, VA - August 14

A new study released today by the National School Boards Association and Grunwald Associates LLC exploring the online behaviors of U.S. teens and 'tweens shows that 96% of students with online access use social networking technologies, such as chatting, text messaging, blogging, and visiting online communities such as Facebook, MySpace, and Webkinz. Further, students report that one of the most common topics of conversation on the social networking scene is education.

Nearly 60 percent of online students report discussing education-related topics such as college or college planning, learning outside of school, and careers. And 50 percent of online students say they talk specifically about schoolwork.

Students report they are engaging in highly creative activities on social networking internet sites including writing, art, and contributing to collaborative online projects whether or not these activities are related to schoolwork.

Today, students report that they are spending almost as much time using social networking services and Web sites as they spend watching television

In the future, schools that incorporate social networking tools in education can help engage kids and move them toward the center of the learning process.*

The report, Creating & Connecting: Research and Guidelines on Online Social and Educational Networking, is based on three surveys: an online survey of nearly 1,300 9- to 17-year-olds, an online survey of more than 1,000 parents, and telephone interviews with 250 school districts leaders who make decisions on Internet policy.

The study was carried out with support from Microsoft, News Corporation, and Verizon, and does not necessarily represent the views of the underwriters.

Further details and a link to the full-text of the report is available at:

http://onlinesocialnetworks.blogspot.com/2007/09/creating-connecting-research-and.html


***To keep in touch with the things mentioned (MySpace, blogging, etc.) above and how to make it work for your library, be sure to check out our upcoming classes on the CE catalog!***

Attention YS Librarians!

We are pleased to announce that Susan Dailey will be at the Mt. Pleasant Public Library on November 7, 2007 9:30am-3:30pm. Susan will be refreshing your storytimes with ideas from her book A Storytime Year, as well as new ideas not included in the book. Her in-person session promises to be an energizing one for everyone who presents storytimes! The cost for the session is $15 and includes lunch, breakfast and all materials. We'll also be giving away prizes!

Register online at http://www.statelibraryofiowa.org/cgi-bin/cecat/ soon, space is limited!

...Be sure to also catch Tried and True Toddler Ideas when Susan presents it the following day, November 8, 8:30-11:30am over the ICN. The exciting partnership that the LSAs have with IPTV this year will give everyone the chance to attend at locations close to home-and at no cost! Everyone is invited – local daycare providers, teachers, Head Start providers, AEA staff, librarians, early childhood students – anyone who works with toddlers. To register and request a site visit IPTV’s web site at http://www3.iptv.org/iowa_database/event-detail.cfm?ID=8192 Spread the word to your local day cares, schools, and community colleges! The session will include great books, finger plays, prop activities and simple crafts.

Be on the look out for upcoming opportunities in the Spring, as IPTV will also be sponsoring another exciting speaker, MaryAnne Kohl! You'll love MaryAnne’s approach using art projects to enhance literacy.

In observance of the Labor Day holiday our office will be closed Monday, September 3rd. We will resume regular business hours (8am-5pm) on Tuesday, September 4th. We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable long weekend!

SLS has been working with the Southwest LSA to bring you a new and exciting service for your patrons. OverDrive, similar to NetLibrary but with different content options, has offered us a group contract to provide downloadable audio books to your patrons! To see how the other Iowa Consortium has set up their subscription, visit

http://neibors.lib.overdrive.com/CDA67B4D-AFCA-4DCC-B8DB-1100F22D2737/10/331/en/Default.htm.

Karen Burns, Administrator of Southwest LSA, will be creating a very short survey to gauge interest and help us determine how to set pricing...

Watch for more information very soon!

Bettendorf Public Library Information Center would like you to check out and share in their "carpet project"! Look at pictures and read all about it:

http://www.bettendorflibrary.com/carpet.shtml

(Thanks to director Faye Clow for sharing!)

The State Library’s “Town Meeting” is coming up next month - Tuesday, September 25th at the Iowa City Public Library from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm. 4 CEs, light breakfast and a full catered lunch will be available…and yes, there will be chocolate:) Annual town meetings provide opportunities to learn about major issues affecting libraries, gain ideas for improving programs and services and allow you to get to know State Library and Library Service Area staff better. This year's theme is Extreme Makeover @ Your Library: You Can Do It!

This year we will be handling the billing for both the Southeast region and the East Central region. The invoices will be available for you that day, however we will not be accepting any payments. You are more than welcome to prepay in the meantime and a receipt will be available for you that day if you do.

Please remember that this is a catered event and for that reason we require one week notice from anyone who wishes to cancel. Anyone who is registered and does not attend will be billed unless they provide that notice. For more information or to register, please visit the CE catalog at: http://www.statelibraryofiowa.org/cgi-bin/cecat/. Feel free to Amanda Wright with any questions in the meantime.

Thanks and hope to see you there!

Southeastern Library Services
2435 Kimberly Rd. Suite 210N
Bettendorf, IA 52722

Got an Author?

The Iowa Center for the Book is looking for Iowa authors to add to their database. The database will be used to help readers identify local authors, and for organizations to identify potential speakers. Check out the latest edition of the State Library’s newsletter, Footnotes at(http://www.statelibraryofiowa.org/archive/2007/08/ftnotesjja07) on how to add to this valuable resource.

Professional Book of the Week

Watch for our new feature, Professional Book of the Week, on both the blog and the SLS Discussion list. All books featured are part of the SLS professional collection and available for interlibrary loan. To get you started...

Title: Storytime for Two-Year-Olds, Third Edition
Author: Judy Nichols

About the Book:

The newest edition of this classic best-seller updates techniques and programs to engage some of our harshest critics: two-year-olds. Included in the book are plans for program themes including books, fingerplays, crafts, parent-oriented notes, and program notes. If you are looking to start or revitalize a toddler targeted storytime, this is the perfect book to get you going.

Read-a-likes:

Early Literacy Storytimes @ Your Library: Partnering with Caregivers for Success by Saroj Nadkarni Ghoting
Flannelboard Stories for Infants and Toddlers by Ann Carlson
Preschool Favorites: 35 Storytimes Kids Love by Diane Briggs
Something Musical Happened at the Library: Adding Song and Dance to Children’s Story Programs by Rob Reid

(All these titles are available for interlibrary loan from Southeastern Library Services.)

Lois Lenski Covey Foundation Awards Grants for Libraries Serving At-Risk Children

Deadline: October 15, 2007

The foundation annually awards grants to rural and urban public libraries serving at-risk children. The grants range from $500 to $5,000. Successful applicants have proposed purchases to update their collections generally or to expand their holdings in special areas. The Foundation welcomes applications from libraries with real need and limited book budgets.

An application form is available from:

Lois Lenski Foundation
Attn.: Arthur F. Abelman, Moses & Singer
1301 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019-6076

Grant application also available at: http://www.blogger.com/www.cbcbooks.org/pdfs/coveygrantapp.pdf

FY08 AGREEMENTS DUE

August 31st is the deadline to turn in your library’s Enrich Iowa Letter of Agreement. Return the form to the State Library by this Friday, August 31st. If you need a blank form, go to http://www.statelibraryofiowa.org/ld/enrich-ia.

ENRICH IOWA COMPONENTS

Enrich Iowa encompasses the three direct funding programs provided by the State of Iowa. The Direct State Aid component is available only to public libraries and provides enhancement (not replacement) of local budgets. Monies are spent by the library based on local needs and are intended to increase service levels of Iowa’s libraries. The other two components, Open Access and Access Plus, are available to all Iowa libraries and provide compensation for participating in resource sharing with other participating libraries. For an FAQ on the programs, visit http://www.statelibraryofiowa.org/ld/enrich-ia/enrich-ia-fy2007/ei-faq-08.

FY07 REPORTS WERE DUE JULY 31

The only requirement is for libraries to fill out a simple report at the end of the fiscal year, describing how the funds were used to benefit the library. These reports are required by the legislature. If you haven’t filled out the form for FY07, you will need to do so immediately to be eligible for funding in FY08. In September the amounts will be set for FY08.

You can fill out your report online at http://www.statelibraryofiowa.org/ld/enrich-ia/dsaid. Reports were due July 31, 2007.

Let us know if you have questions or need assistance.

West Liberty Public Library is receiving some great press! They just had a great article in the CR Gazette, the League of Cities magazine and Cityscapes...check back for direct links to the articles!

The North Central Iowa Library Service Area seeks a consultant to provide continuing education and consulting for 83 public libraries in a 13-county area in north central Iowa.

Coordinates continuing education; consults with librarians and trustees on-site and through e-mail, telephone, the web, and in person; trains in online searching, interlibrary loan, and e-rate; manages statewide programs for the Summer Library Program.

The ability to work effectively with librarians in communities ranging in size from 165 to 35,000 is essential.

MLS preferred; will consider candidates with a Bachelors Degree with expectation of acquiring an MLS. Experience as a professional and/or administrative-level librarian, library consultant, or library trainer preferred. Training and experience in library automation desired. Valid driver’s license required.

Hiring range: $35,000-$40,000 DOQ; with benefits. Position open until filled; review of applications will begin September 10.

Full job description available at: http://www.nclsa.lib.ia.us/consultant.htm.

Send letter of application and resume to Barbara Shultz, Administrator, North Central Iowa Library Service Area, 22 N. Georgia, Suite 208, Mason City, IA 50401; bshultz@nclsa.lib.ia.us

Do sites like del.icio.us confuse you? Want to take your bookmarks with you to whichever computer you’re using? Not sure how to do this? Check out the video of “Social Bookmarking in Plain English”:

http://www.commoncraft.com/video-social-networking

Upcoming Continuing Education


Technology: Planning for Progress - 2 CE credits

Getting new computers? Building a new space? New software updates caught you by surprise? Come learn about methods of planning for technology in your library. Topics will include staying aware of current technology trends, developing a budget plan, space planning and technology planning software. If you have a current technology plan, please bring it for discussion of best practices.

Wednesday, September 5th
Burlington Public Library (Note the location change!)
10 am to 12 pm

Monday, September 11th
Sigourney Public Library
10 am to 12 pm

Monday, September 18th
West Point Public Library
10 am to 12 pm

State Library Town Meetings - 4 CE credits

Annual town meetings provide opportunities to learn about major issues affecting libraries, gain ideas for improving programs and services and allow you to get to know State Library and Library Service Area staff better. This year's theme is Extreme Makeover @ Your Library: You Can Do It!

In the morning, we will take a look at making over the library's physical space to make it even more inviting. Secondly, we will consider the changing needs of our customers and what that means as far as "making over" our own attitudes and openness to changes. The afternoon sessions include:

Collection Development Makeover: Rethinking Buying and Weeding Patterns. The average library collection, regardless of size, follows the 80/20 pattern: 80% of circulation comes from 20% of the collection. This session will talk about how to rethink what we purchase and weed to break this barrier and circulate more of our collections on a regular basis.

Library Merchandising: Using ideas from both libraries and the retail industry. This workshop will address how to develop public libraries into more visually stimulating places. Discussion will include what we know about how customers decide what to check out, why library displays are important, ideas for displays.

Making the Most of Your Library Web Site: This session is for all libraries with Web sites. Topics include publicizing your Web Site; adding content that keeps drawing the public to the Web site; thinking about the Web site as a "branch" library that is open 24/7.

Tuesday, September 25th
Iowa City Public Library
9:30 am to 3:00 pm

Computer Troubleshooting - 2 CE Credits

Frequently frustrated with your computers? No IT guy (or gal) to come to your rescue? Join us as we share our tips and tricks for solving our most common computer woes. Come prepared to share examples of problems you've encountered (and any solutions you've discovered).

Tuesday, October 2nd
Sigourney Public Library
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Thursday, October 4th
West Liberty Public Library
10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Tuesday, October 23rd
Fairfield Public Library
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

The State Library of Iowa, through its community partnership with WebJunction also offers a number of free online continuing education via the WebJunction site. Contact Michele Leininger at the State Library if you have any questions regarding registration and application of course credit.

...And don’t forget the Iowa Library Association Conference which offers a number of Continuing Education credit opportunities!

Visit the CE catalog to register or get anymore information on any of these classes.

Make sure you and your community are prepared...

http://blogs.ala.org/districtdispatch.php

And the winners are...

2007 ILA CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Brenda Kremer, Director at Eldon Carnegie Public Library

Cathy Crawford, Columbus Junction Public Library

Brenda and Cathy will enjoy an all expenses paid trip to the ILA 2007 Annual Conference in Coralville, Iowa.

We had a tough choice this year! Thanks to everyone who applied – keep an eye out for additional opportunities to attend professional conferences on a full or partial scholarship, and be sure to apply again next year.

We will be offering both full and partial scholarships to the PLA Conference in Minneapolis this March. We will also offer motor coach transportation for a fee. Watch for more information as the conference gets closer!

CE

We have just put a great lineup of classes on the CE Catalog and our first class is right around the corner!

Join us for an all-day class with Mary Cameron on Basic Early Childhood Literacy. We’ve had to change the location and dates, as noted below. There is still time to sign up!

Classes will be at the following locations:

August 15, 2007
Fairfield Public Library – NEW!!
9:30 am to 3:30 pm

Burlington Public Library – CANCELLED

August 17, 2007
Ottumwa Public Library - CANCELLED

This workshop will focus on the strategies that youth services staff members in public libraries can use to enhance literacy development in preschoolers ages three to five, during library story times. These strategies will promote language, reading and writing skills with preschoolers so they will be "ready to learn" as they enter school - Workshop participants should bring 3 books they would like to use in a story time, but haven't yet.

5 CE credits, light breakfast and snacks will be provided. A lunch option is available upon request (for an additional $10 fee) or lunch on your own - the class is otherwise free.

Sign up and search other upcoming CE opportunities by visiting:

http://www.statelibraryofiowa.org/cgi-bin/cecat/

At the Avalon Public Library in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, the director there has established "Create a Craft" birthday parties as a fund-raising method for the library. The parent chooses the theme and craft (think making jewelry, hand puppets, sand art or decorating an article of clothing - the possibilities are endless!)


The parent provides the food, decorations and craft supplies while the staff contribute by reading stories, providing themed activities or games, and helping the children with their take-home crafts. They charge per child and the proceeds benefit the library. (The director there says parents have commented that it's a nice alternative to Chuck E. Cheese.) Read the entire article in the May/June issue of Public Libraries or try it out for yourself!

In "Friends" News

In St. Paul, MN, the Friends group there raises money from small businesses who pay $100 each for getting their names listed in the group's newsletter (2,500 members in the area), a listing in their annual report, and on their website. They've also recently launched a new library consulting group called Library Strategies that includes more than 35 prominent consultants from around the country who specialize in a broad range of services.

Visit www.thefriends.org to read more about what the "Friends" are doing!


(Info. taken from the May/June issue of Public Libraries)

Happy 95th Birthday Bloomfield Public Library! An anniversary celebration will take place Saturday, August 11, 11am-1pm (107 N. Columbia Street in Bloomfield). All are welcome to come help celebrate!

Do you think that you can't really learn a "made up" language? If you answered "no" to this question, chances are that you've never heard of conlanging, the art of creating your own language or "conlang" (short for constructed language)

It is estimated that at least 40,000 people in the US have created their own language. In 2005, PC Magazine named www.Langmaker.com as one of their "Top 100 Web Sites You Didn't Know You Couldn't Live Without." Check it out today!

(Read more about this in the August issue of *VOYA magazine)

*Dont' subscribe to Voya? Ask SLS how you can be a part of their FREE publication rotation so you can stay up to date on important reading without paying a dime!

It is time for the next round of “My Hometown Helper Grants” available from General Mills.

Hamburger Helper will fund initiatives to help hometowns across America with monetary grants of up to $15,000.00 per project during the time frame of August 1, 2007 - September 31, 2007 (“Wave 1”) and February 1, 2008 – March 31, 2008 (“Wave 2”). The basic steps in the process are:

1. Ask for help by giving General Mills some information about you and your project.

2. Forward a link to your application to friends and family so they can add their comments and, more importantly, their support.

3. Keep in mind that awards will be based on the merit of the project, including its impact and support within your community.

4. Applications will be accepted August 1 – September 30, 2007. 5. Winners will be selected on or before November 15, 2007.

Also available at the site is a “Help My Town Kit” that provides tools and tips to organize a fundraising campaign or for projects in your community. The kit includes:

1. Fundraising Ideas: Not sure what to do for a fundraising event? Take a look some starter ideas.

2. Fundraising Checklist: Step-by-step guidelines to conduct a successful fundraiser.

3. Press Release: Contact your local media to promote your fundraising effort.

4. Donation Request Letter: How to ask organizations for money and get it.

5. Announcement Letter: Tell people about your event and they will come.


Several Iowa communities have received these grants in the past so visit file://www.myhometownhelper.com/ for more information, “Help My Town Kit,” complete details, application form and official rules.

Just a brief reminder to anyone that may not yet have updated their records (please be sure to forward this on to your city’s department if necessary) – Southeastern Library Services’ mailing address is now:

2435 Kimberly Rd Suite 210N
Bettendorf, Iowa 52722

As most of you know last summer we relocated our office and although the post office has forwarded mail with the old address on it, on August 17th that will cease. Please make sure to make the change if you have not yet done so, as we cannot be responsible if anything does not make it here in time due to the wrong address.

Thank You!

Job Opening in Southeast

The City of Bettendorf Public Library seeks seasoned and dynamic Library Director who has the experience to continue the vision of the library. Appropriate candidates will have had prior success working with library personnel and community leaders; budget; public relations; fundraising; short and long term planning; and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The City of Bettendorf (population 32,000) is part of the Quad Cities which consists of Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa; Rock Island, Moline and East Moline, Illinois. Bettendorf is approximately 2 hours East of Des Moines, Iowa and 2 hours West of Chicago, Illinois.

The Bettendorf Public Library Information Center (http://www.bettendorflibrary.com/) strives to be the recognized source of knowledge and information, the place to gather and discuss, the encourager of reading, and the leader in cooperation with the city, schools and organizations. The Bettendorf Public Library provides Children, Teen and Adult Services where all have a place to fulfill their needs to meet and interact with others in the community, to view performances and exhibits that increase awareness of the arts and culture or our area and the world; and to participate in discourse about community issues.

Requirements: 5-7 years of progressively more responsible work experience including a minimum of 5 years of public library administrative experience at the department head level, and supervision; an accredited master’s degree. (See website at http://www.bettendorf.org/ for complete job description, residency requirement and additional information). Compensation pay range is $61,551.18 to $94,788.92.

To Apply: Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements by October 5 to: Kathleen Eisbrener; City of Bettendorf; 1609 State Street; Bettendorf, IA 52722. You may also respond by email to keisbrener@bettendorf.org or fax to 563-344-5702.

Lumosity is a free online program to help you kickstart your cognitive abilities. According to Lumos Labs, neuroscience research and development company and creator of the site, initial users of the beta project have experienced clearer and quicker thinking, increased alertness, elevated mood, and better concentration. Users can head straight to the gym, so to speak, for brain fitness exercises or assess their current condition with a Lumos IQ test.
Visit http://www.lumosity.com/ to try for yourself!



(Blurb courtesy of School Library Journal-July 2007 issue)

Check out this new (and quite neat!) little gadget called The Flip. Its small design and already embedded online video-sharing software allows you to not only create, but also upload digital video onto your computer without any additional bulky accessories! (Think videos for your library's MySpace page or Blog! - what fun any person could have!)

Both 30 and 60 minute models are available for under $150. Read more and try it out for yourself by visiting http://www.theflip.com/

The New Strand Theatre and The West Liberty Public Library are partnering to bring you The New Strand Flim Festival next May! Read more about it, and how you can submit your own film by visiting the film festival's website at:

http://www.newstrandfilmfestival.org/

Why Teens Use Libraries


To participate in library club meetings
To check out/return books
To attend library programs/events
To read books/magazines at the library
To check out books for personal interest/needs
To read books/magazines for personal interest/needs at the library
To use computers
To browse books/To see what new books are available
To do homework
To do volunteer work
To socialize with friends
To visit a librarian/library employee
To find books for homework
To make new friends
To play computer games
To find a safe environment
To have fun
To research a personal hobby/interest
To socialize with boyfriend/girlfriend
To use computers for homework
To use computers for personal interest/needs
To accompany friends
To do research related to homework assignments
To find a quiet environment
To gain knowledge
To get computer games codes
To get academic tutoring
To get unspecified information
To improve oneself
To please one's parents/guardians
To work in the library


(List courtesy of Public Libraries - read more about how they got it in the May/June 2007 issue)

Need kid friendly furniture for your library that's high on design and low in price? Try Foldschool, a series of downloadable patterns for making child-sized stools, chairs, rockers, all out of recycled cardboard!

...Though made for kids under six, the sturdy furniture can support the weight of an adult, and just requires only common materials that can be found around the house (or library!) Check out this economical, environmentally friendly idea by visiting http://www.foldschool.com/ (think of the endless decorating possibilities!)


(Info. courtesy of School Library Journal's July 2007 issue)

Contracts for each media rotation were sent out July 16th. Please remember to not only review them carefully, but keep a copy for yourself. The due date to have them in by is Friday, August 10th. If you have not received one yet or have any questions, please email or call Amanda Wright.

Top 10 reasons to attend

Libraries on the Prairie

10. See old friends and make new ones in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

9. Delicious meals and snacks that you don't have to cook or clean up after.

8. Two days away from the library to think about how you can make your library even better than it is, with others who know the challenges of being a rural library director.

7. Learn what city officials want to hear when you request funding.

6. Prizes, giveaways, treats and loads of fun.

5. Library directors will be reimbursed round trip mileage to the nearest workshop location at 34 cents per mile. You will also be reimbursed for your overnight stay. When was the last time you received this kind of reimbursement from the State Library? :-)

4. Chocolate

3. You can "carry over" continuing education contact hours from Libraries on the Prairie if you don't need them to recertify this period. This is a special exception for this year's Gates training. (There are 11 contact hours continuing education credit available for Libraries on the Prairie.)

2. You will have the opportunity to go to the Libraries on the Prairie Reunion on October 10 at the Coralville Marriott Conference Center. As an added bonus, you can stay and attend the Iowa Library Association Conference on October 11-12 with all your expenses paid!

...And the Number One Reason to Attend Libraries on the Prairie:

1. Iowa received more funding from the Gates Foundation because a large number of Iowa librarians attending previous Gates workshops. Any future support from the Gates Foundation could depend on attendance at events such as Libraries on the Prairie.

Find your own reason to attend and sign up today!

Contact Michele Leininger at the State Library or at michele.leininger@lib.state.ia.us for more information. Registration closes soon!

Last call for ILA Annual Conference Scholarship applications! The applications will only be accepted through August 2. Visit:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=aNwAJmzQqQNdFrCf0sZQig_3d_3d to apply!

One of the two scholarships will be awarded to a youth services librarian, the other will be awarded at-large.

Remember, all expenses paid!

Just a friendly reminder that Direct State Aid, Open Access and Access Plus reports are due July 31, 2007.

You can mail, fax or email completed reports to Gerry Rowland at the State Library. If you need more information about the reports, or the report forms, visit:

http://www.statelibraryofiowa.org/ld/enrich-ia.

If you need help, please feel free to contact the statistics guru Gerry Rowland at gerry.rowland@lib.state.ia.us or call toll free at 1-800-248-4483. Southeastern is always happy to assist, too!

For those who still aren’t quite sure what RSS and Wikis are:

RSS - http://www.commoncraft.com/rss_plain_english
Wikis - http://www.commoncraft.com/video-wikis-plain-english

Check out ScienceHack - this search engine chock full of instructional science videos would be especially useful during Science Fair season!

http://sciencehack.com/videos/search/

Rotation Spots Open!

Two spots are currently available in our two different audiobook rotations. These both are fairly large collections (currently averaging 110 books, but not to exceed 120) of audiobooks on both cassette and CD, consisting of classic and new titles, many different genres, even children’s and young adult selections. Unabridged and abridged available. Effective 7/1/2006 all titles added have been, and will be, unabridged, new releases on CD.

Normally the cost of these rotations are $225.00 a year, however because of the timing, the charge will be prorated based on when you choose to begin after July 1, 2007.

Remember, Southeastern takes care of all repairs. Audiobooks are also considered by USPS as "free matter" and can be shipped free of charge. Please be sure to contact Amanda Wright for any additional information or with your questions. Spots will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

Since we began our disc cleaning service many months ago our practice has always been to bill after each shipment of discs sent in, even if it’s just one. However, with the increase in postage, we see that both parties paying the $.41 cents to send an invoice/payment for even just one disc can be a pain. For this reason we are now starting a quarterly billing practice. This means that you can send any and all discs you want, one or one hundred, and you’ll just receive one invoice every three months.

Don’t forget, books on CD are considered “free matter” and are free to ship through USPS. We still only charge .25 cents for a clean and .50 cents for a resurface. The form is simple to fill out and can be found at:

http://www.sls.lib.ia.us/sls-services/cleaningform

We hope this makes things easier for you and your library. If you know other libraries that would benefit from our service, be sure to spread the word! As always, if you have any questions or need more information, please don’t hesitate to contact Amanda Wright.

The State Library is now taking registrations for Public Library Management 1 and 2. PLM 1 will begin on Friday, September 7 and PLM 2 will begin on Wednesday, September 12. Please visit the CE Catalog http://www.statelibraryofiowa.org/cgi-bin/cecat/) for more information and to register.

If you have any questions, please contact Michele Leininger.

Rural Library Sustainability Online Course Now Available!

We are pleased to announce the arrival of WebJunction's Rural Library Sustainability Online Course, based on the success of the RLS workshop curriculum and the growing exchange of information, ideas, and expertise on WebJunction.org. This free, self-paced online learning experience is available to all in the WebJunction community who are interested in exploring new strategies for sustainability through a manageable and achievable action planning process. Find out more or visit WebJunction's Course Catalog to enroll now.

Iowa Center for the Book has a new website:

http://www.iowacenterforthebook.org/

Be sure to check it out!

Logo Contest

View the entries the Iowa Small Library Association has received to-date in their logo contest! Go to http://www.iowalibraryassociation.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=9 and click on “entries to date".

Think you can top 'em? Hurry, you have through this Friday, July 20, to submit an entry. Remember, this contest is open to all, and prize information can be found here.

Good Luck!

Thanks to SWILSA, you can now go and customize your library's very own bookmarks! Print them off on whatever kind of paper you want right from your desk top - free!

http://www.statelibraryofiowa.org/archive/2007/07/aug07bk

Have a game night!

Summer's been a busy time for our Playstation 2 Game Kits, but they'll be coming available again after August 1st (coming soon: the Nintendo Wii!) This is a great way to attract youth and families to your library - even with the surge of outdoor activities summertime has to offer, it's always nice to have cooler indoor options too, right? Many of our games even promote physical activity as well as fun!

Current games (choose three with each rental) include Guitar Hero, Nascar, Dance Dance Revolution, Super Monkey Ball Adventure, Eye Toy Play 2, Eye Toy AntiGrav, Jeopardy and SingStar Rocks (more to come!) All of these are party style games, with the accessories and instructions included (Eye Toy cameras, a driving wheel and pedals, guitar, dance pad, etc.) and can even be projected onto a larger screen, wall or blanket. An additional system can also be rented (if available) for an extra $5.

Use our online registration form to reserve your kit - it's easy and only takes a couple of minutes!You'll get a confirmation email right after so you can start advertising immediately. The only cost to you is a $5 fee per night (or day). You are also responsible for shipping, however, in most cases we've been able to pick up and drop off when in the area - feel free to call before reserving to check.

Sold on the idea, but wondering when to have it and how to make it work for you? Try these out:

-School breaks or in-service days
-Teen Reading Week (October 14-20)
-An end of summer/back to school event

...The possibilities are endless, and all are a great way to get people into your library to see what else you can offer them during the year! Call Amanda Wright with any questions or for other suggestions.

As most of you know this year’s All Iowa Reads selection was Splendid Solution by Jeffrey Kluger. If you have a book club that would like to read and discuss this book, our set (20, a couple on CD as well) will be available in September through the remainder of the year. You can read more about the book and also get suggestions for your book club by going here:

http://www.iowacenterforthebook.org/air

Call or email Amanda Wright to reserve the set!

Disney Minnie Grants Available to Support Youth Service Projects

Deadline: August 30, 2007

The Walt Disney Company ( http://www.disney.com/ ) and Youth Service America ( http://www.ysa.org/ ) have announced grants of up to $500 each to support youth-led service projects. These grants support youth (ages 5-14) in planning and implementing service projects in their community. Teachers, older youth (15-25), youth-leaders, and youth-serving organizations are also eligible to apply, provided that they that engage younger youth (5-14) in planning and implementing the service. Service projects must take place between October 1 and November 26, 2007. Projects can address themes such as the environment, disaster relief, public health and awareness, community education, hunger, literacy, or any issue that youth identify as a community need.

http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10007919/YSA

Discounted Hispanic CDs

The Hispanic Foundation of Iowa, established to further the understanding and appreciation of Hispanic and non-Hispanic cultures for one another, again invites libraries to acquire CDs representing the best of Latin American traditional and contemporary music, performed by Latin ensembles based in Iowa.

All of the CDs listed below are high-quality recordings, appropriate and enjoyable for all.

You may listen to audio samples of most of these recordings on http://www.statelibraryofiowa.org/ld/discounts/www.callesur.com - click on "Recordings." But please don't order from that web site, as the price is significantly higher than the special price we're offering to Iowa and nationwide libraries via this e-mail.

Available for purchase this year:

"La Voz Del Viento" by Los Llaneros
"Macapay" by Los Llaneros
"Camaraca" by La Negra Karin (this trilingual children's CD received a Parents' Choice "Recommended" Award) "Eternamente" by Las Guitarras de Mexico
"Obsesion" by Calle Sur
"Fiesta!" by Calle Sur (new this year)

CD-ROM: "Latin America Music And Culture Kit" (CD-Rom compatible with Windows and Mac) - a comprehensive, multi-media, multi-disciplinary CD-Rom on Latin American cultures, music, folk art, plays, and geography for levels K-12. It also contains a section on how to make and play South American panpipes. Supported in part by the Iowa Arts Council, now distributed also by Scholastic, Inc.

CDs are $11 each (including shipping and handling), and the CD-Rom is $20 (as opposed to $39, which is the official price). Purchase orders may be faxed and addressed to our partner, Artes Latinas, at (641)236-8530, or e-mailed to music@la-tc.com

For any question, contact Karin Stein, The Hispanic Foundation of Iowa

Pathways Within Offers Book Donation Program for Small and Rural Communities

Deadline: October 15 and March 15

The Pathways Within (http://pwirtr.org/) Roads to Reading Initiative Bi-Annual Program donates books annually to literacy programs in small and rural low-income communities. The initiative makes book donations to school, after-school, summer, community, day-care, and library reading and literacy programs. The applicant program must have at least a six-month history; have a tutoring component or a strong focus on remedial reading in a structured environment; hold meetings over a period of time; and be continually and consistently under the direct supervision of professionals, para-professionals, or volunteers.

http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10007859/pwirtr

The SLS Board of Trustees would like to invite library staff and trustees to apply for 2 all expenses paid scholarships to the ILA Annual Conference in Coralville on October 10-12. Funding will be provided for travel, lodging, and conference registration. Winners will be announced on August 13 via discussion list and our web site, also notified by email.

One scholarship is available to staff serving children from birth through age 6 directly, regardless of your official title. The other scholarship will be awarded at-large, with no particular eligibility requirements (other than serving in a library either as paid staff or as a Trustee).

Please follow the link to the scholarship application. Both scholarships will use the same survey for accepting applications.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=aNwAJmzQqQNdFrCf0sZQig_3d_3d

Apply soon - applications are due by August 2nd!

In observance of the July 4th holiday, Southeastern Library Services' office will be closed. Normal business hours will resume on Thursday, July 5th.