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Compendium
Office of Commonwealth Libraries
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania September 27, 2012
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Stacey Aldrich Named Deputy Secretary for the Office of Commonwealth Libraries 
Stacey Aldrich has been named Deputy Secretary for the Office of Commonwealth Libraries effective November 5, 2012.
Aldrich has more than 20 years of professional library experience, and currently serves as the State Librarian in California.
As State Librarian, Adrich has managed a diverse organization that includes the Witkin Law Library, Government Publications, California History and Sutro Library, Braille and Talking Book Library, and the Library Development and California Research Bureau. She has also worked at the Omaha Public Library, the Maryland Department of Education Library, and the Hood College in Maryland as an Information Technology Librarian. Aldrich holds a BA in Russian Language and Literature and a Master of Library Science, both from the University of Pittsburgh.
Aldrich has a clear, strategic vision for the future of libraries and library service. Pennsylvanians will benefit from her wide-ranging knowledge about libraries and their impact on education, literacy, and local economies.
Cynthia Richey, Chair of the Governor's Advisory Council on Library Development, adds that "Stacey has broad, deep experience, including significant leadership roles, and she understands Pennsylvania's library structure and fiscal environment. She has a deep desire to make the PA State Library and the libraries it serves the very best they can be. Under Stacey's leadership, Pennsylvania's libraries will thrive and continue their tradition of excellence."
As we welcome Stacey to the Department of Education, we want to express our deep appreciation to Alice Lubrecht for her stewardship and leadership while serving as acting Deputy Secretary for the Office of Commonwealth Libraries during the past six months. Alice will return to her position as Director, Bureau of State Library directing and managing library services for the Commonwealth.
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Your Input needed:
Survey from Collaborative Library ProgramSurvey
The Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) needs your ideas and opinions in planning for the future as the organization evolves to keep Summer Reading viable, interesting and enjoyable for any age. Access the survey here. Once you complete the survey you will be unable to access it again on the same computer.
The survey closes on Friday, October 19, 2012.
All Pennsylvania public libraries are members of the Collaborative Summer Library Program, which is a grassroots organization that truly collaborates on providing solid, educational, and fun Summer Library Programs for members. Dues are paid with Library Services and Technology Act funds. A manual is available to every public library in the state with a yearly theme and ideas for babies through seniors. Beginning with the Early Literacy Manual, Youth manual, Teen Manual, and finally the Adult Manual, Summer Reading can truly be a family event!
Evanced Solutions
The Evanced Solutions Summer Reader software, mentioned in the survey, is available FREE of charge to any public library in Pennsylvania.
This software allows you to structure it in many ways for summer reading, but is
not limited to summer use. Libraries may also use it for book clubs, special reading events, and to keep track of reading logs. It also allows patrons to post their own book reviews.
To sign up for this software, please send an email to Anne Kruger who will provide the sign up link. Evanced Solutions also provides free webinars, an online manual, and set-up instructions on YouTube.
Join CSLP as a member on www.cslpreads.org and feel free to share this survey link with anyone in the library who works with Summer Reading:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CSLP_Incentive
If you have questions, please email Anne Kruger or call her at 717-783-5741.
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" Comcast's Internet Essentials Announces Broadband Adoption Partnerships with U.S. Department of Labor and Connect2Compete," Fierce Cable September 26, 2012 FierceCable.com. Connect2Compete is on Facebook. The Edge
The Edge benchmarks are designed to work as an assessment tool which will help library staff understand best practices in public access technology services for their communities and determine what steps they need to take to improve their technology services. Look over the Edge website. Community Value Category:
Recognize libraries that provide the staffing, support, and services that patrons need to take advantage of and fully utilize digital opportunities and technology services to achieve life-enriching benefits.
(What can you check off?)
Benchmark 5: Libraries provide technology to meet community members' demand for educational support
5.1 The library supports use of public technology for children, teens, and
adults enrolled in or pursuing formal educational opportunities by
providing some/all of the following:- Early literacy games, web-based read along programs, and/or electronic toys or tablets
- Online interactive language learning tools
- Curated content related to homework help, research, and information
literacy for students - Proctoring of exams for online learners
- Curated online information about financial aid
- Curated online information about college selection
- Electronic preparation for education testing (e.g. SAT,GRE, GMAT, TOEFL)
- Library organized or hosted group instruction on using or navigating educational resources at least quarterly
- Semiannual staff training and/or meetings with educational leaders or teachers to plan helpful aids for coursework and/or curriculum
5.2 The library has surveyed patrons about their use of public access
technology with regard to the following activities: - Learning about educational programs
- Doing homework assignments
- Participating in online instruction
Let WebJunction assist you and your staff in learning the software so that you may assist your patrons. Check here for FREE training, which is eligible for Continuing Education credit. Click here for a preview of courses. Note that IMLS is offering links to numerous workforce resources here. Included are partnership resources, national tools from the Employment and Training Administration, and Project Compass. Learn more about the Edge initiative. For a specific skills checklist for staff and technology trainers and instructional materials look at Colorado State's Tech Training for Libraries. In preparation for the initiative, libraries may want to provide information for the Connect2Compete directory.
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PA Forward
Essential 21st Century Literacies: Basic /Information/Civic and Social/Health/Financial
Civic and Social Literacy Libraries can give citizens of all ages the knowledge and skills they need to improve their lives, to contribute effectively in their communities, and to participate in civil discourse. Libraries are already helping Pennsylvanians with Civic and Social Literacy and perhaps only need to label, describe and market these efforts as such! Have a civil war program or a fashion show at the library? Perhaps you held a Socrates cafe or an art display? Market these programs as Civic and Social Literacy! Spotlight on:
Tredyffrin Public Library
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Teens rehearse at
Tredyffrin Public Library
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Teens at Tredyffrin Public Library in Strafford put civic and social literacy in play and, as a consequence, bring teens together. TheaterMembers of the Conestoga High School drama club and a few of their friends presented the play Snow White and the Seven Dudes by Matt Flick at the library. They took full charge of the project by casting the play, directing it, setting up rehearsals, and creating head shots of the actors. This troupe of young actors, painters, and a photographer gave up many hours of fun in the sun to bring fun and affordable theater to community members of all ages. Benefit DancesTeen DJ Matt Holtzer has held two successful teen fundraisers at the library. The first benefit was to raise money for his Eagle Scout project at the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge. His second dance raised over $900 for the T&E Cares school supply drive. Check out video of the dance. In their online thank you, the Tredyffrin & Easttown Care group wrote, "Thanks to Matt Holtzer and the Tredyffrin Library for coordinating the dance fund raiser for T&E Care School Supply Drive for 2012. This was truly an example of students helping their peers to be successful!" DJ Matt Holtzer is now hard at work with the drama club and the teen advisory board to have a dance fundraiser to install theater lighting in the library's large meeting room for future productions. Contact Laura Doan at the Tredyffrin Library for additional information. Tell us how you are meeting (and marketing) Civic and Social Literacy in your community! And, don't forget to add your literacy programs and services to the PaLA database! Learn more.
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Funding Resources and Contests
Lawrence Foundation
The foundation is focused on making grants to support environmental, education, human services and other causes. They make both program and operating grants and do not have any geographic restrictions on grants. The deadline is November 1st. Learn more.
Sara Jaffarian School Library Program Award
The American Library Association Public Programs Office is accepting applications
for the 2013 Sara Jaffarian School Library Program Award for Exemplary Humanities Programming. Public and private school libraries in the United States that served children in in any combination of grades K-8 and conducted humanities programs during the 2011-12 school year are eligible. The library must be staffed by a state-certified librarian. The award consists of a $4,000 honorarium and a plaque. A FREE online webinar will provide additional information on October 24. The application deadline is December 15. Learn more.
Tech Soup
TechSoup's product donation program can help stretch your library's budget.
Products are available to all public libraries that are listed in the IMLS database
and/or have a valid 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.
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WebJunction Pennsylvania offers a list of grants and other funding resources
that have been included in past issues of the Compendium.
The Funding Resources page is located on WebJunction PA under Resources or you may access the Funding Resources document directly. |
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Maker Culture
Maker Culture is more than 3D printers! Check out The MakeShop Show,
a resource hub targeted to 6-10 year old makers. Discover glow in the dark bubbles, hardware jewelry and plastic fusion. Which would you like to do at your library?
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 "We Are Coming,
Father Abram:" Lincoln in the Songs of the Civil War
On October 3 Adams County Library System and Adams County Arts Council hosts Michael Lasser, a walking encyclopedia of American Song and a Civil War music expert, at Adams County Arts Council.
The presentation entitled, "We Are Coming, Father Abram: Lincoln in the Songs of the Civil War," includes singer Cindy Miller and cabaret performer Alan Jones. The trio will perform and discuss Civil War era songs on topics such as abolitionism, life at home, the Confederacy & the Union and Lincoln.
This program will be taped live by Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN-TV). The statewide network will air the episode on Friday, October 5 at 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 7 at 3:00 p.m. Click here for the PCN channel in your area.
To see more Civil War programs happening from July through October, click here.
This program is a partnership between PHC and Pennsylvania Civil War 150 to bring special programs commemorating the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War at six libraries across the state. |
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Professional Development
Want to attend a workshop that requires a fee?
Don't forget to look into Continuing Education Assistance from the
Office of Commonwealth Libraries. You may be eligible for up to $600.
Annual Giving Techniques That Will Make You Shine!
The goal of this October 8 presentation is to provide participants with techniques they can implement immediately and techniques they can incorporate into their longer range annual giving plans. In this presentation, both the art and science of annual giving will be discussed. The range of topics includes prospect identification, solicitation techniques, stewardship responsibilities and more.
Through interactive exercises and a case study, participants will learn about, and practice implementing, every phase of a comprehensive annual giving program. Participants will leave the session with handouts related to the science of fundraising and self-created materials related to their mission and goals.
The workshop will be held at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. The speaker will be Janet C. Emery, CFRE. Janet is president of J. Emery Consulting, Inc., executive director of Priority Two, and a trained and approved consultant for the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations' Standards for Excellence.
The fee to attend this workshop is $30 per person, which includes a light
continental breakfast. To register please call the Foundation Center at 412-622-6277. Please note that email registrations will not be accepted.
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Foundation Center is a Cooperating Collection of The Foundation Center in New York City
Clippin' it: Create, Edit, and Post Video Using Inexpensive Tools and Equipment
Learn where to begin and what tools to use to create and post online a quick video on any topic on a shoestring budget. This October 12 webinar is free for LYRASIS members and $25 for non-members.
Register here.
Helping the Genealogy Patron: Resources for Librarians
This workshop has been rescheduled to early October to allow the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania to fine-tune the presentation based on your survey responses. Stay turned for the rescheduled date very shortly!
How to Overcome Your Board's Fear of Fundraising, Once and For ALL This FREE Wild Apricot's webinar will be held on October 3rd. Learn more.
Summer Learning Conference
The National Summer Learning Association's conference will be held in
Pittsburgh from October 22-24.
Warm Up to Reading: Getting Kids Hooked on Books
On October 11 Booklist webinars will offer this FREE one-hour webinar.
What's New in Nonfiction
Booklist is offering this FREE October 2nd webinar on fall's new nonfiction titles. Register.
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See more Professional Development Opportunities and
Online Training Resources on WebJunction PA
and check the WebJunction Pennsylvania Calendar!
Can't make a webinar? Many are recorded.
Look on the site's home page for a link to archived sessions.
Want to add a training? Send us information about professional development opportunities that you have found and we will add it to the list on WebJunction PA!
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Library News
Hazleton (Library is asked for PILOT, Payment in Lieu of Taxes)
Galski, Sam. "Hazleton Mayor Launches Letter-Writing Campaign to Aid City," Citizen's Voice September 22, 2012 CitizensVoice.com.
Lower Merion Library System
"Community Health Expo at Ludington Library Set for Oct. 6," Main Line Media News September 24, 2012 MainLineMediaNews.com.
Reading
Migdel-Smith, Liam. "Activism Leads to State Award for Library Trustee," Reading Eagle September 25, 2012 ReadingEagle.com. |
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Resources of Interest
Book Festival
Miss the Book Festival? For those who were unable to attend the festival or missed a pavilion, author presentation webcasts will be available at www.loc.gov/bookfest/ and on the Library's YouTube channel.
Copyright
Rubin, Zich. "Let's Spread the Word About Fair Use," The Chronicle of Higher Education September 23, 2012 Chronicle.com.
EBooks
Albanese,Andrew. "Macmillan Poised to Test Library E-book Model," Publishers Weekly September 24, 2012 PublishersWeekly.com.
LC Magazine
The new Library of Congress Magazine (LCM) debuts this week. The bi-monthly, general-interest magazine features content about current and historical events.
Read more about the magazine and access the first issue.
Summer Code Party Hall of Fame
Mozilla shares code parties--a great source of ideas. You may also add your contribution from the summer.
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