Blog posts by Teresa.Lipus

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Coeur d'Alene Public Library nominated for national medal

Congratulations to Coeur d'Alene Public Library, which has been nominated for a National Medal for Museum and Library Service. Democrat Congressman Walt Minnick nominated the library, calling it “a shining example of the great things that happen when a community comes together to work toward a common goal.”

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"Financial literacy" resources that Idaho libraries provide

Does your library offer “financial literacy” resources or workshops on topics such as home-buying, foreclosure intervention, debt elimination, loan qualifying, or investing? If so, here is a chance to highlight another valuable service that Idaho libraries provide to their communities:

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Kudos to SWILA 2009 planners and presenters

Kudos to the planners and presenters for the 2009 Southwest Idaho Library Association Conference. The well-organized conference offered an abundance of sessions, which made it hard to choose! I loved learning more about technology and social networking, and the awesome ways that librarians are hooking teen readers. It was great to network and meet new people in the library field.

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    Partnering with the Social Security Administration to share information with patrons

    The Social Security Administration has asked libraries throughout the country to partner with them in sharing information with the public about initiatives involving retirement, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) stimulus package, and Medicare. They are asking libraries to inform their patrons of the following initiatives:

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    United We Serve (originally Summer of Service) opportunity for libraries

    The American Library Association (ALA) is working with the White House, in partnership with the Corporation for National & Community Service, to get libraries involved in a national volunteer initiative that will run from June 22 to September 11, 2009.

    Idaho at the National Book Festival

    Idaho table at the Pavilion of the States

    The 2009 National Book Festival was held on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Marj Hooper and Pam Bradshaw from the Idaho Commission for Libraries represented Idaho in the Pavilion of the States, promoting reading, sharing information about Idaho literacy and library programs, and answering questions about Idaho writers and libraries.

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    Will Idaho libraries be represented in national debate for funding?

    Please help the Idaho library community document our growing needs for technology and connectivity by participating in the 2009-2010 Public Library Funding & Technology Access Study online survey, open through November 6, 2009 at www.plinternetsurvey.org.

    What is this study?

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    Technology Survey Deadline Extended to November 13

    Responses to the 2009-2010 Public Library Funding & Technology Access survey at www.plinternetsurvey.org increased significantly in the last week. A big thank you to those who have completed it!

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    What a Deal: Tax Credit for Contributions to Public Libraries

    The “What a Deal” fact sheet, designed to help you promote donations to your public library or library district is now available on the ICFL website at http://libraries.idaho.gov/page/public-library-contribution-tax-credit. To receive a deduction for 2009, individuals or corporations must give to the library by December 31, 2009.

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    Subscribing to ICFL newsletters

    Did you know that you can subscribe to receive PDFs of Idaho Commission for Library newsletters via email? It’s easy.

    Click on the links below, enter your email address, and click Submit. You will receive a Confirmation email from Idaho Commission for Libraries. Click on the Subscribe link in the email, which takes you to the Confirm subscription page, and then click Subscribe.

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    Stay in the loop: subscribe to LibIdaho, the listserv for Idaho libraries

    What is LibIdaho?
    LibIdaho is an email discussion list for people interested in all aspects of libraries and librarianship in Idaho. Membership is not limited to librarians or Idaho residents, but the list is likely of greatest interest and value to those who are working in libraries in Idaho.

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    Applicants sought for Idaho Commission for Libraries Commissioner

    The Idaho Commission for Libraries Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants for a term on the Board running through June 30, 2015. A resident of Eastern Idaho is being sought.

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    Paint the State

    On April 19, the Idaho Meth Project launched a statewide public art contest—Paint the State—that encourages Idaho teens to create artistic representations of the dangers of methamphetamine use. Idaho teens ages 13–18 will have the opportunity to create highly visible public art that communicates a strong anti-Meth message surrounding the theme: “Not Even Once.”

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    Partnering to Shape 21st Century Learners Conferences

    The “Partnering to Shape 21st Century Learners” conferences--held in Boise, Coeur d'Alene, and Pocatello this spring--provided an opportunity for professional development and collaboration, along with plenty of inspiration and encouragement from the Washington Moms.”

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    BTOP grant proposal update

    Our Public Computing Center application has passed the first step of the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program evaluation process. As of May 18, our application is in the due diligence phase. In the next few days we expect to receive a Supplemental Information Request with the reviewers’ follow-up questions.

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    Applicants sought for Idaho Commission for Libraries Commissioner

    The Idaho Commission for Libraries Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants for a term on the Board running through June 30, 2015. A resident of Eastern Idaho is being sought.

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    "Transforming Life After 50" Fellows Announced

    The response from Idaho to the IMLS Western Regional Fellowship, Transforming Life After 50 has been tremendous. Librarians from Hayden in the north to Marsing in the southwest to Chubbuck in the eastern part of the state applied, and all 18 of our Idaho applicants were accepted into the fellowship.

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    Urgent! Public Libraries Must Respond by July 2 to be part of the BTOP Candidate Pool

    All public library directors should have received an e-mail last Friday addressing the candidate pool for our Broadband Technology Opportunity Program (BTOP) grant proposal. Over the spring we’ve heard from a number of libraries that their reported connectivity speed is incorrect.

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    Check out "Paint the State" artwork

    Check out the statewide Paint the State Gallery of public art entries in the Idaho Meth Project’s Paint the State contest. The contest was designed to make it possible for teens and their communities to get more involved in the “Meth: Not Even Once” campaign.

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    Activate your LYRASIS membership

    Remember, if you haven't done so, to activate your membership to LYRASIS for the 2010-11 fiscal year. You can do so by going to this website and filling out a brief form:
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