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Institute of Museum and Library Services Funding Guide

Institute of Museum and Library Services Funding Guide

http://www.imls.gov/pdf/2011_Guide.pdf

Thanks to Patricia Bruder, GPC, Director, Research and Grant Development, Educational Information & Resource Center for this information

Department of Education $10 million for planning grants

Forwarded on behalf of Emily Sheketoff, ALA-Washington Office:

The Department of Education has $10 million for planning grants for the Promise Neighborhoods program as part of the Fund for the Improvement of Education. These planning grants for $400,000 to $500,000 each are for the planning purpose of what will be a program to improve significantly the education and development outcomes of children in distressed communities.

This is a heads up for school, community college and public librarians to REACH OUT NOW to eligible entities which could be non-profit organizations or institutions of higher learning who might be applying because they operate a school; partner with a school or Local Education Agency; currently provide a solution to cradle-through-college-to-career in a distressed neighborhood or represent a neighborhood being proposed for service.

Best is being part of a group's application from the planning stage, but GET INTO THE GROUP AND PARTICIPATE IN THEIR PLANNING.

KEY INFORMATION

• U.S. Department of Education: Promise Neighborhoods application: http://www2.ed.gov/programs/promiseneighborhoods/index.html 
• Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply: May 21, 2010 
• Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 25, 2010

EVEN MORE... Cool Teen Programs for under $100

SJRLC, CJRLC, HRLC and Infolink present a followup to "Cool Teen Programs for Under 100$"

A NEW!  FREE A+ for Teens Webinar:

-- EVEN MORE --
Cool Teen Programs for under $100
May 13, 3:00-4:30
Led by Jenine Lillian

COMPLETE DETAILS AND REGISTRATION

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Get MORE specific, practical program ideas for Cool Teen Programs for under $100!!

Got Teens?  Get immediately implementable program ideas for zero-minimal budgets, successful events that will bring teens to your library and keep them coming back.

Based on the recent YALSA book, this webinar will show you how you can create and implement cool teen programs for less than $100.  Without letting budget cuts or burnout get in the way, teens in your community will be awed by what you offer @ your library and you'll have all the tools you need to get new programs built, marketed, and measured with success.

 

Intended Audience:  Any library staff member responsible or interested in teen programming.  "Cool Teen Programs for under $100" is NOT a prerequisite for this webinar.

About our presenter:

Jenine Lillian is the author of Cool Teen Programs for under $100.  As YA Librarian in Fayetteville, AR, she created the Teen Alternative Fashion Show which won VOYA's best program in 2007.  She has served on YALSA’s Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers Committee, and has taught eCourses for YALSA on “Boys and Books: Encouraging Early Teen and Tween Boys to Read.” Jenine currently teaches at the University of Washington Information School. 

1.5 CEU Credits will be awarded for for this workshop

COMPLETE DETAILS AND REGISTRATION

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Webinar Platform: Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro (note: NEW WEBINAR PLATFORM!)

Please make sure your computer is compatible with Connect Pro prior to the webinar by clicking here: http://connectpro98801749.acrobat.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm or http://my.adobe.acrobat.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm

Get a quick overview of the platform at: http://www.adobe.com/go/connectpro_overview

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A complete course schedule is available at: http://www.sjrlc.org/CE And don't forget our new collection of THOUSANDS OF SELF-PACED COURSES

Free Webinar: Valuing School Libraries

SJRLC, CJRLC, HRLC and Infolink present

FREE WEBINAR:

Valuing School Libraries

Tuesday, May 11th,  3-4:30 PM
Led by Joanne Roukens, Executive Director, Highlands Regional Library Cooperative>

Details and registration

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What is the value of your library?
How can you demonstrate your library's impact?

Using WebJunction "Demonstrating Impact" documents and in partnership with the NJ State Library, the Highlands Regional Library Cooperative created a “Valuing Libraries Toolkit”; A simple method to quickly calculate a library's return on investment and demonstrate its value.  Learn how to use the toolkit to demonstrate the value of your school library!

Program Objectives: After the workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Describe what is valuable to customers, funders and stakeholders

2. Execute a seven part strategic process

3. Identify and quantify the library’s value

1 CEU Will be awarded for this webinar

About the Presenter:

Joanne P. Roukens is the Executive Director for the Highlands Regional Library Cooperative (HRLC) in Denville, NJ. HRLC provides resources, services, expertise and continuing education programs to 975 member libraries in a seven-county region in northern New Jersey. She has a Certificate in Training from the New Jersey Department of Personnel and co-coordinated the New Jersey Train-the-Trainers Program from 2001 - 2005. Joanne was the New Jersey Library Association’s 2007 Librarian of the Year.

NOTE: This Webinar is being hosted on CJRLC's iLinc Webinar Platform (not on Wimba). Please follow this link for instructions on setting up your PC prior to the webinar.)

Details and registration

Federal Funds for Rural Public Libraries

Posted on behalf of NJ State Library:

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US Department of Agriculture Rural Development State Director Howard Henderson has announced that funds may be available for the construction or renovation of a library in rural communities.  Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has set a goal providing $100 million of USDA’s Community Facilities American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding including grants for public libraries. 

 

This program can help New Jersey create and save jobs in construction and library service fields.  “By improving rural library facilities we will only enhance educational opportunities and improve economic conditions in America’s rural communities for both adults and children,” said Henderson.  A new or renovated library facility in a rural community can even be a catalyst for renewing that community’s downtown area.

 

Norma E. Blake, New Jersey State Librarian, and Patricia A. Tumulty, Executive Director of the New Jersey Library Association, will be assisting the Rural Development Office in identifying communities which fit the guidelines of the program.

 

"The State Library is most appreciative of both Secretary Vilsack's and State Director Henderson's support for public library service in rural communities," said Blake. "My staff and I look forward to supporting the Rural Development Office in any way possible." 

 

"This is a tremendous opportunity for libraries serving our rural communities," added Tumulty.  "Funding to renovate or construct new facilities is needed by many communities to meet the growing demands for increased access to library services."

 

Municipalities, counties and special-purpose districts as well as non-profit corporations are encouraged to apply for these special ARRA funds as soon as possible.  Funds will remain through September 30, 2010, or until all dollars have been awarded.  For information call Rural Development Business & Community Director Kenneth Drewes at (856) 787-7753 or visit their website at http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/nj.   

Webinar Recording and Resources for "Fighting the Filter" now available

The recording of yesterday's webinar, "Fighting the Filter: Tips for Delivering a Knockout Punch to Information Censorship", along with related resources, is now available at: http://www.sjrlc.org/ce/resources.shtml

Webinar: Cool Teen Programs for under $100

SJRLC, CJRLC, HRLC and Infolink present

FREE A+ for Teens Webinar:
Cool Teen Programs for under $100
April 13, 3:00-4:30
Led by Jenine Lillian
 

Complete Details and Registration

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Stretch your programming dollars!

Got Teens?  Get immediately implementable program ideas for zero-minimal budgets, successful events that will bring teens to your library and keep them coming back.

Based on the recent YALSA book, this webinar will show you how you can create and implement cool teen programs for less than $100.  Without letting budget cuts or burnout get in the way, teens in your community will be awed by what you offer @ your library and you'll have all the tools you need to get new programs built, marketed, and measured with success.

About our presenter:

Jenine Lillian is the author of Cool Teen Programs for under $100.  As YA Librarian in Fayetteville, AR, she created the Teen Alternative Fashion Show (http://www.yalibrarian.com/2006/12/teen-alternative-fashion-show.html) which won VOYA's best program in 2007.  She has served on YALSA’s Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers Committee, and has taught eCourses for YALSA on “Boys and Books: Encouraging Early Teen and Tween Boys to Read.” Jenine currently teaches at the University of Washington Information School. 

1.5 CEU Credits will be awarded for for this workshop

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO PARTICIPATE
Complete Details and Registration

BEFORE THE WORKSHOP

• Date/Time: April 13,  3:00 - 4:30 pm
• Presenter: Jenine Lillian
• Cost: Free (as part of our A+ Program for Teens)
• Platform: Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro.  (Note new platform!)
  
  Please make sure your computer is compatible with Connect Pro prior to the webinar by clicking here: http://my.adobe.acrobat.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm

DAY OF THE WORKSHOP

• Login URL: Will be provided to registrants prior to workshop.

How to Keep Up With (almost) Everything

SJRLC, CJRLC, HRLC and Infolink present

FREE A+ for Teens Webinar
How to Keep Up With (almost) Everything
 
 February 17, 5:00-6:00 PM

Led by Buffy J. Hamilton, "The Unquiet Librarian"
Media Specialist, Creekview High School, Canton, Georgia

http://www.flickr.com/photos/branimir/ / CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Note: The primary intended audience for this webinar is School Media Specialists, but content will have applicability for all, and all are welcome to join!

Complete Details and Registration

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Information Overload?
Another New Tool or Technology Every day?
Feel like you can't keep up?

Then mark your calendars for this webinar!!

Buffy J. Hamilton media specialist/teacher-librarian at Creekview High School in Canton, Georgia will share her practical and reality-based tips on how to keep up with, filter, track and manage all of the new tools and information that is flowing forth on a daily basis.

While this presentation might not help you keep up with EVERYTHING, it will help you manage to keep up with what matters...

About our presenter:

Buffy J. Hamilton is a media specialist/teacher-librarian at Creekview High School in Canton, Georgia; She is in her 18th year as an educator in the Cherokee County School District. Buffy holds a master’s degree in English Education (2003) from the University of Georgia, and an Ed.S. is in School Library Media/Instructional Technology from the University of Georgia (2005)Buffy is a frequent presenter on school media, social media, and technology issues.  She blogs at: http://theunquietlibrarian.wordpress.com as well as for ALALearning.

1 CEU Credit will be awarded for for this workshop

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO PARTICIPATE
Complete Details and Registration 

BEFORE THE WORKSHOP

• Date/Time: Feb 17,  5:00-6:00 pm
• Presenter: Buffy J. Hamilton
• Cost: Free (as part of our A+ Program for Teens)
• Platform: Wimba (see instructions/help for Wimba)

DAY OF THE WORKSHOP

• Login URL: See http://www.sjrlc.org/wimba/ 

 

A complete course schedule is available at:
http://www.sjrlc.org/CE And don't forget our new collection of
THOUSANDS OF SELF-PACED COURSES

Free Webinar: Diigo: Social Bookmarking and Group Project Management for School Media Specialists

SJRLC, CJRLC, HRLC and Infolink present

FREE Webinar
Diigo: Social Bookmarking and Group Project Management
for School Media Specialists
 
March 18, 3:30-4:30
(Note: rescheduled from 2/15)
 
Led by Buffy J. Hamilton, "The Unquiet Librarian"
Media Specialist, Creekview High School, Canton, Georgia

| Details and Registration |

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Bookmark. Annotate. Cache. Share. Collaborate
And one social bookmarking tool does it all... DIIGO!!!

Diigo is the most amazing one-click solution for all of your bookmarking/sharing needs.  Not only does Diigo allow you to bookmark your favorite websites on the fly, it also lets you easily:

1. Add tags and annotations
2. Create and share lists (i.e. Pete's Social Networking list)
3. Highlight and add sticky notes to bookmarked pages
4. Create open or closed groups (great for project work)
5. Cache (take a "snapshot") of page when bookmarked
6. Granular privacy controls--share what you want, and keep the rest private
7. Sync with Delicious accounts
8. Create a "read later" file, and/or email links to yourself or others
9. Use Diigo to teach AASL Standards
10. Create a special "Educator" account with features specially created for teachers/librarians

Diigo is one of those rare tools that is both easy to use, and will change the way you do business and help you manage the increasing streams of information in your life.

About our presenter:

Buffy J. Hamilton is a media specialist/teacher-librarian at Creekview High School in Canton, Georgia; She is in her 18th year as an educator in the Cherokee County School District. Buffy holds a master’s degree in English Education (2003) from the University of Georgia, and an Ed.S. is in School Library Media/Instructional Technology from the University of Georgia (2005).  Buffy is a frequent presenter on school media, social media, and technology issues.  She blogs at: http://theunquietlibrarian.wordpress.com, as well as for AASL.

1 CEU Credit will be awarded for for this workshop

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO PARTICIPATE
| Details and Registration |

BEFORE THE WORKSHOP

• Date/Time: Feb 15,  3:30 - 4:30 pm
• Presenter: Buffy J. Hamilton
• Cost: Free (as part of our A+ Program for Teens)
• Platform: Wimba (see instructions/help for Wimba)

DAY OF THE WORKSHOP

• Login URL: See http://www.sjrlc.org/wimba/ 

AFTER THE WORKSHOP

• Archive/Resources: A recording of webinar and all resources will be available on our Resources Page

A complete course schedule is available at:
http://www.sjrlc.org/CE.

And don't forget our new collection of
THOUSANDS OF SELF-PACED COURSES

 

FREE Webinar: Raucous Reader's Advisory for Tweens and Teens

SJRLC, CJRLC, HRLC and Infolink present

FREE Webinar:

Raucous Reader's Advisory for
Tweens and Teens

Feb 24, 3:00-4:30

Led by Jenine Lillian

| Details and Registration |

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Is it Challenging to do RA with Tweens and Teens? Be Daunted No More!

Tweens and teens are picky readers and this webinar will give you tips and tricks to engage and inspire 5th through 12th grade students with multiple formats, popular genres, and topics that are relevant in their coming of age stories.

Ideas on how to involve teens in RA @ your library and collection development will also be covered.

About our presenter:

Jenine Lillian is the author of Cool Teen Programs for under $100.  As YA Librarian in Fayetteville, AR, she created the Teen Alternative Fashion Show (http://www.yalibrarian.com/2006/12/teen-alternative-fashion-show.html) which won VOYA's best program in 2007.  

She has served on YALSA’s Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers Committee, and has taught eCourses for YALSA on “Boys and Books: Encouraging Early Teen and Tween Boys to Read.” Jenine currently teaches at the University of Washington Information School. 

1.5 CEU Credits will be awarded for for this workshop

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO PARTICIPATE
Registration:  Details and Registration

BEFORE THE WORKSHOP

• Date/Time: Feb 24,  3:00 - 4:30 pm
• Presenter: Jenine Lillian
• Cost: Free (as part of our A+ Program for Teens)
• Platform: Wimba (see instructions/help for Wimba)

DAY OF THE WORKSHOP

• Login URL: See http://www.sjrlc.org/wimba/ 

AFTER THE WORKSHOP

• Archive/Resources: A recording of webinar and all resources will be available on our Resources Page

A complete course schedule is available at:
http://www.sjrlc.org/CE.  And don't forget our new collection of
THOUSANDS OF SELF-PACED COURSES

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