Monday, October 27, 2008
The Nuts and Bolts of Developing Library Policies
Learn about which policies you need and how to develop them in this workshop with John Thompson, IFLS Director. Click here for a flyer. Register by November 10: send an email to registration@ifls.lib.wi.us
Monday, October 6, 2008
COLAND REQUESTS YOUR FEEDBACK ON THE “ROADMAP TO THE FUTURE OF WISCONSIN LIBRARIES”
The Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) would like your feedback on the “Roadmap to the Future of Wisconsin Libraries,” available at
http://blog.uwgb.edu/coland/. Read the Beginnings Report on the Future of Wisconsin Libraries and post comments on the blog. This report contains the results of a Visioning Summit sponsored by the Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) in cooperation with Superintendent of Public Instruction Elizabeth Burmaster last May. The Summit was an invitational event attended by 100 key library leaders and library advocates from across Wisconsin. In developing the vision for libraries, Summit participants took into consideration Superintendent Burmaster’s 21st century education initiatives as well as Governor Doyle’s Grow Wisconsin plan.
The Beginnings Report on the Future of the Library (https://blog.uwgb.edu/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/coland/coland-draft.pdf) documents the main outcomes of the Visioning Summit. Everyone is encouraged to get involved in creating the future of Wisconsin libraries. Please respond to the ideas in this report through this blog, implement these ideas in your communities, or volunteer to work on action items. Working together libraries and their communities will continue to sustain and transform the educational vitality and economic prosperity of Wisconsin.
Additional opportunities for discussion and input will be at:
WEMTA's Wired Wednesday, Oct. 15, 7:30 pm - contact keitschr@hssd.k12.wi.us to register.
Wisconsin Library Association Annual Conference in Middleton, on Thursday, November 6 at 4:00 pm.
Wisconsin Educational Media & Technology Association Annual Conference in Madison, March 23-24, 2009, time to be determined.
http://blog.uwgb.edu/coland/. Read the Beginnings Report on the Future of Wisconsin Libraries and post comments on the blog. This report contains the results of a Visioning Summit sponsored by the Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) in cooperation with Superintendent of Public Instruction Elizabeth Burmaster last May. The Summit was an invitational event attended by 100 key library leaders and library advocates from across Wisconsin. In developing the vision for libraries, Summit participants took into consideration Superintendent Burmaster’s 21st century education initiatives as well as Governor Doyle’s Grow Wisconsin plan.
The Beginnings Report on the Future of the Library (https://blog.uwgb.edu/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/coland/coland-draft.pdf) documents the main outcomes of the Visioning Summit. Everyone is encouraged to get involved in creating the future of Wisconsin libraries. Please respond to the ideas in this report through this blog, implement these ideas in your communities, or volunteer to work on action items. Working together libraries and their communities will continue to sustain and transform the educational vitality and economic prosperity of Wisconsin.
Additional opportunities for discussion and input will be at:
WEMTA's Wired Wednesday, Oct. 15, 7:30 pm - contact keitschr@hssd.k12.wi.us to register.
Wisconsin Library Association Annual Conference in Middleton, on Thursday, November 6 at 4:00 pm.
Wisconsin Educational Media & Technology Association Annual Conference in Madison, March 23-24, 2009, time to be determined.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Wisconsin Library Annual Report Statistics
The 2007 Final Library Annual Report statistics are now available from the DPI in Excel at http://dpi.wi.gov/pld/dm-lib-stat.html
Thursday, June 26, 2008
New Chapters of Administrative Essentials
Three more chapters of "Administrative Essentials: A Handbook for Wisconsin Public Library Directors" are now available on the DPI website at http://dpi.wi.gov/pld/aecontents.html.
The new chapters are
-- AE 15: Policies and Procedures, covering typical public library policies, legally defensible policies, the PLA "Policies for Results" process, and the distinction between policies and procedures.
-- AE 16: Planning for the Library's Future, covering the importance of planning, PLA's New Planning for Results, utilizing Wisconsin Library Standards, county library standards, addressing technology planning, and an example of a plan outline.
-- AE 17: Membership in the Library System, including the benefits of library system membership, the history of library systems in Wisconsin, system membership requirements for public libraries, membership requirements for counties, and required system services.
The Administrative Essentials handbook is a Web-based resource designed to assist directors of small public libraries and those with limited administrative training and experience while also serving as a review for experienced library directors. Its chapters can help focus thinking and suggest resources when dealing with particularly challenging or unique situations. It also can be useful to public library trustees and public library system staff members who have a responsibility for assisting and supporting public library directors, and as a tool to assist in the orientation of new public library directors. Other completed chapters cover broad areas of public library service, the relationship of the director to the board and staff, employment issues for libraries, as well as developing and managing the library's budget. Future topics include open meetings and public records law, managing the library facility, collection development, and copyright law.
The new chapters are
-- AE 15: Policies and Procedures, covering typical public library policies, legally defensible policies, the PLA "Policies for Results" process, and the distinction between policies and procedures.
-- AE 16: Planning for the Library's Future, covering the importance of planning, PLA's New Planning for Results, utilizing Wisconsin Library Standards, county library standards, addressing technology planning, and an example of a plan outline.
-- AE 17: Membership in the Library System, including the benefits of library system membership, the history of library systems in Wisconsin, system membership requirements for public libraries, membership requirements for counties, and required system services.
The Administrative Essentials handbook is a Web-based resource designed to assist directors of small public libraries and those with limited administrative training and experience while also serving as a review for experienced library directors. Its chapters can help focus thinking and suggest resources when dealing with particularly challenging or unique situations. It also can be useful to public library trustees and public library system staff members who have a responsibility for assisting and supporting public library directors, and as a tool to assist in the orientation of new public library directors. Other completed chapters cover broad areas of public library service, the relationship of the director to the board and staff, employment issues for libraries, as well as developing and managing the library's budget. Future topics include open meetings and public records law, managing the library facility, collection development, and copyright law.
Friday, May 9, 2008
Economic Impact Study
NorthStar Economics has released the economic impact study for Wisconsin Public Libraries. The report shows that the return on investment in library services is $4.06 for each dollar of taxpayer investment. Additional information on the economic impact of public libraries can be found here.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Best Practices Review: Public Library Services
The Wisconsin Legislative Audit Bureau announces the release of the following report:
Best Practices Review: Public Library Services Wisconsin has 388 public libraries, which are funded primarily with municipal and county taxes, and 17 regional library systems supported by state aid. Through surveys and interviews with the directors of individual libraries and all regional library systems, we identified best practices related to collaboration among systems, effectively using volunteers, securing adequate technology support, and periodically assessing patron needs.
A summary and the full report can be found at http://www.legis.wisconsin.gov/lab.
Best Practices Review: Public Library Services Wisconsin has 388 public libraries, which are funded primarily with municipal and county taxes, and 17 regional library systems supported by state aid. Through surveys and interviews with the directors of individual libraries and all regional library systems, we identified best practices related to collaboration among systems, effectively using volunteers, securing adequate technology support, and periodically assessing patron needs.
A summary and the full report can be found at http://www.legis.wisconsin.gov/lab.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Small Library Director Round Tables
You are invited to attend one of three meetings to:
· Introduce you to using OPAL, online technology that will allow us to have meetings and workshops remotely, just using a microphone and an internet connection
· Introduce a “Directors of Small Libraries” forum on our website
· Discuss ways that IFLS can help you make connections with other directors, what kinds of interaction you are looking for, and what kinds of issues are especially challenging for small libraries
Choose one meeting that best fits your schedule and location:
Friday, March 21, 10:30-12:00 at the public library in Bloomer
RSVP to Leah (langby@ifls.lib.wi.us) by March 18
Wednesday, April 2, 9:30-11:00 at the Clear Lake Public Library
RSVP to Leah (langby@ifls.lib.wi.us) by March 31
Wednesday, April 2, 1:00-2:30 at the River Falls Public Library
RSVP to Leah (langby@ifls.lib.wi.us) by March 31
Please contact Leah or John Thompson (thompson@ifls.lib.wi.us) if you have any questions or concerns about these meetings.
· Introduce you to using OPAL, online technology that will allow us to have meetings and workshops remotely, just using a microphone and an internet connection
· Introduce a “Directors of Small Libraries” forum on our website
· Discuss ways that IFLS can help you make connections with other directors, what kinds of interaction you are looking for, and what kinds of issues are especially challenging for small libraries
Choose one meeting that best fits your schedule and location:
Friday, March 21, 10:30-12:00 at the public library in Bloomer
RSVP to Leah (langby@ifls.lib.wi.us) by March 18
Wednesday, April 2, 9:30-11:00 at the Clear Lake Public Library
RSVP to Leah (langby@ifls.lib.wi.us) by March 31
Wednesday, April 2, 1:00-2:30 at the River Falls Public Library
RSVP to Leah (langby@ifls.lib.wi.us) by March 31
Please contact Leah or John Thompson (thompson@ifls.lib.wi.us) if you have any questions or concerns about these meetings.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Economic Impact Study for Wisconsin Libraries
NorthStar Economics has been retained by the Wisconsin Department of
Public Instruction to study the economic impact of public libraries in
Wisconsin. To gather information for the study, they are surveying a
representative sample of library users and non-users throughout the
state. If you are a Wisconsin resident, they would very much appreciate
your input.
The survey can be found on their home page:
http://www.northstareconomics.com
or the direct link is:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=qyjYazUcsULPwoJ4nWVoHw_3d_3d
Questions about the survey or the study can be directed to either
Alan J. Hart, Vice President & Director of Operations or
David J. Ward, President at nstar@northstareconomics.com
Public Instruction to study the economic impact of public libraries in
Wisconsin. To gather information for the study, they are surveying a
representative sample of library users and non-users throughout the
state. If you are a Wisconsin resident, they would very much appreciate
your input.
The survey can be found on their home page:
http://www.northstareconomics.com
or the direct link is:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=qyjYazUcsULPwoJ4nWVoHw_3d_3d
Questions about the survey or the study can be directed to either
Alan J. Hart, Vice President & Director of Operations or
David J. Ward, President at nstar@northstareconomics.com
Thursday, February 7, 2008
IFLS Director to Present Space Needs Planning Workshop on Thursday, March 13th.
John Thompson, IFLS director, will present a workshop on Space Needs Planning for libraries who are contemplating a building or remodeling project. The workshop will be held on Thursday, March 13th the Menomonie Public Library. For more details, see this flyer.
IFLS Launches New Website
The new IFLS website is the first step in allowing our member libraries to edit their own websites. Your bookmarks and links may no longer be valid, so please update them as necessary. The site is a work in progress and new features and content will added or updated on a regular basis. Please send your feedback to Gus @ falkenberg@ifls.lib.wi.us.
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