Footnotes1 State Library of Iowa 1The Official Newsletter of the State Library of Iowa
VOLUME 24, NO. 2 February 2000 State Library receives grant for Westgate Lecture and Author's consumer health information Conference set for April 24 website (see pg. 6 for details) The State Library of Iowa has received a Medical Library; $40,000 grant from the National Library of serve as the focal point for training public Change in Medicine to develop an Iowa-focused librarians, health professionals and the Summer Library consumer health information website, with general public in the effective use of Workshop schedule authoritative content that ranges from electronic health information. national databases to regional and local In addition to the State Library, other The Summer Library links. participating organizations include: Workshop scheduled for the Iowa Department of Public Health March 15 in the East The website will: Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, Central Region will now provide guidance and support for University of Iowa be held at the Coralville consumers in searching for and evaluating libraries at Methodist/Lutheran/Blank Public Library. electronic health information resources; Childrens hospitals in Des Moines create and provide access to a database Ames Public Library of Iowa-specific consumer health information Iowa Substance Abuse Information Center, Newbery / Caldecott collections, resources and agencies; Cedar Rapids Public Library awards and M.L. create links to regional, state and local Printz Award consumer health information resources; The steering committee for the grant will announced provide direct access for consumers to begin meeting in March to begin work on the the services and collections of the State website and training program. Christopher Paul Curtis, author of "Bud, Not Buddy," and Simms Brandau takes helm at Library Taback, illustrator of "Joseph Had a Little of Michigan Overcoat," are the 2000 winners of the John Newbery and Randolph Caldecott Medals, the Christie Brandau, Assistant State Librarian most prestigious for nine years, will begin her new duties as Christie Brandau awards in children's State Librarian in Lansing, Michigan next literature. More month. The following are her thoughts on information is available librarianship, Iowa and the challenges at the American Library ahead. Association's website, www.ala.org/news/ When did you decide to become a 2000winners.html/ librarian? club, or work at the Special Services Library. The Michael L. My husband John was stationed with the Luckily for everyone (especially the NCO club Printz Award, which Army in Germany when we were married, members), I chose the library. It turned out to exemplifies excellence and I needed a job. There were only three be a terrific experience, and I was hooked on in young adult litera- choices for civilian jobs: check out grocer- the work from the beginning. ture, was awarded to ies at the commissary, sing at the NCO Walter Dean Myers for (Cont. on pg. 3) "Monster." FOOTNOtES
Notes from the State Librarian provided leadership in the needed some major reorganiza- It is with deployment of the new federal tion. Over the last couple of years, mixed Library Services and Technol- we have developed a new feelings ogy Act (LSTA), creation of architecture, a new look, and a lot that I SILO, revision of the public of new information for the site. begin my library quality measures, Someone told me the new site column implementation of Enrich Iowa, now has more than 1500 pages this and development & delivery of and will continue to grow. The month. public library trustees training State Library sees this web As you programs. There is no doubt, presence as an extension of our have Iowas loss is Michigans gain. services. As we all know, the read, Best wishes to Christie and her Internet has become as important Christie Brandau, our Assis- husband. to our business as the telephone. I tant State Librarian, is leaving hope you find the site useful. Any to assume the position of State suggestions for how we can make Librarian of Michigan. My On a happier note, I am proud it more useful are always wel- mixed feelings come from my to announce that the State comed. Look for new information pride in Christie and her Librarys new website is up! regularly. If you havent done so, abilities to do the job, Iowas While the original site served us please visit our web site at: loss of such a bright, articulate, well, it was four years old and www.silo.lib.ia.us and caring leader, and my loss of a very good friend.
Christie and I met just seven and one half years ago when I came to Iowa. We instantly formed a professional bond and friendship. Christies contributions to the develop- ment of library services in Iowa are numerous. From her days as a Regional Library consult- ant, to her Iowa Library Association presidency, to her nine years as Assistant State Librarian and, for a time, Acting State Librarian, she Christie Brandau, center, at a Commission meeting in the mid-1990's with, from left, Dwight Carlson, Gordon Greene and State Librarian Sharman Smith.
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Brandau takes helm at Library Attend statewide of Michigan (Cont. from Pg. 1) workshop on time capsules When I finished my undergraduate make art passe, or whether Nintendo games make sports arenas a thing of degree from Iowa State University in "Sending Today to Tomorrow: A Time 1975 (B.A. in Political Science), I the past. Libraries are more than the tools they house, and Internet access Capsule Workshop," jointly sponsored by worked in the Riceville and Osage Humanities Iowa and the Iowa Conserva- public libraries, and then went to work is just one of the tools. I am concerned, however, about the tion and Preservation Consortium, will be at the North Central Regional Library. available at 20 Iowa Communication There, Ann Swanson gave me the future of recruiting library staff, espe- cially in rural areas. We cannot Network (ICN) sites from 2 to 5 p.m. April opportunity of a lifetime by hiring me 26, 2000. and sponsoring me through library expect that people with dedication, education and service skills will Loren Horton, a historian from Iowa school. Then I came to the State City, will lead a session on selecting the Library, where I have had another continue to be willing to work at the low salaries and for the few benefits objects for the time capsule and explor- tremendous opportunity: working with ing the cultural implications of the Sharman Smith and the great staff at offered by many libraries. The heart of the library is the staff. selection. Other sessions include the State Library. conservators demonstrating methods for There is no work as varied and preserving the contents, and educators satisfying as library work, and I've What will you miss most about Iowa? giving tips on how to organize a time never regretted becoming a librarian. capsule project -- from the creation of the Just about everything. I was born capsule to the final opening ceremony. What have been the highlights of Participants will receive a time your position at the State Library? and raised here and I'll miss the land and the farms. But most of all I will capsule booklet compiled by conserva- miss the friends I have made over so tors, archaeologists, historians, librar- Definitely the SILO grant/project ians, and other educators to assist and Enrich Iowa. Those two projects many years. My kids used to tease me because individuals with local time capsule have enhanced library service across projects. the state, and I'm proud to have been almost everywhere we would travel in Iowa, I could say "Oh, I know the ICN sites include Ames, Belmond, part of them. Oh, and another high- Burlington, Cedar Rapids, Charles City, light was last year's Town Meetings librarian here!" And I know it really pained them when they would bring Creston, Davenport, Decorah, Denison, where I got to wear 1890's clothing and Dubuque, Elgin, Forest City, Fort Dodge, say "Well, la-ti-da Miss Sharman!" friends home from college and I would quiz them about the library in their Iowa City, Laurens, Le Mars, town. Marshalltown, Pella, Red Oak and What is your vision for libraries in Waterloo. the next 10 years? What are you looking forward to in The registration fee is $20 for ICPC or Michigan? Humanities Iowa members; $25 for non- I agree with a 1999 Gallup poll members. The workshop is open to the which found that all responders public. expected libraries to exist and be A whole new group of friends to meet, libraries to learn about, beautiful Call Kristina Venzke at (319) 335- important in the future. I get a bit 4153 or Nancy Kraft, (319) 335-3922 to irritated when I hear the question countryside to visit. My goal is to give my best and contribute whatever I can. register or for more information on ICN asked as to whether libraries will exist sites. Full ICN site information is also when everyone has Internet access. available at www.humanitiesiowa.org. I've read that that question is like asking Picasso if photography would
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Information Services Wellsburg library Highlights hosts film series
Patents o ILL o Medical o Census o Public Policy o "The American People," part two of Library Science o Federal Documents the "From Rosie to Roosevelt: A Film History of Americans in World War II" will be the focus of a free, six-part viewing, reading and discussion series (The following is a new Footnotes Founding and Funding Family at the Wellsburg Public Library, March feature which will highlight new titles Literacy Programs 7 through April 11. and other information from the Carole Talan The Wellsburg Public Library was Information Services unit of the State Neal-Schuman Publishers, 1999 Library.) one of 20 pilot libraries nationwide Is your library planning to use selected in 1998 to participate in the Titles of interest in the Library Enrich Iowa funds to establish a project. "The American People" will Science collection: Family Literacy Program? Carole focus on the social and economic Talan's manual for librarians thor- issues that emerged in America during Better Books! Better Readers! oughly covers the steps needed to the war years. Linda Hart-Hewins and Jan Wells develop a library-based program that For more information, contact Dee Stenhouse Publishers, 1999 combines fundamental educational Lindaman, (515) 869-5234. Looking for sound advice on methods with sound parenting choosing books children will enjoy practices to foster the development reading? This useful resource has of literacy and pre-literacy skills. "Connect for Kids" suggestions about what to look for day kicks off library when selecting books for begin- Teaching the Internet to Library ning, developing, and independent Staff and Users week readers; effective strategies for William D. Hollands working alongside young readers; Neal-Schuman Publishers, 1999 Libraries may want to host "Connect and a bibliography of recom- Each workshop in this book for Kids" Day April 8 to kick off mended books sorted by reading includes an introduction, an objec- National Library Week 2000. The level. tive, a timed lesson plan, tips, a sample script, and reproducible national event aims to focus attention on the variety of resources available to The New Store Workbook handouts. Ten customized work- children and their families at the library The Museum Store Association, shops include Internet train the and in their communities. Inc., 1994 trainer, search engines and finding "Connect for Kids" Day is spon- A number of libraries around information on the web, and an sored by the American Library Asso- the state have asked us for introduction to HTML. ciation (ALA) with support from the information about setting up a Benton Foundation to highlight the "library store." This workbook has central role of libraries and librarians in practical information for all as- The State Library has an extensive connecting parents and children with pects of in-house stores from collection of library science education, recreation and other planning to inventory control. books. They are available through services. Library stores can be valuable not SILO/ILL. If you have trouble For ideas and information, see the only as a source of revenue, but finding the title you want in SILO, ALA web site at www.ala.org/kidsday. also for outreach and promotion in contact Rinda Kramme, State A Connect for Kids web site (www. your community. Library, 1-800-248-4483; [email protected]. connectforkids.org) developed by the Benton Foundation focuses on information and resources for kids.
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Iowa Official LSTA Partnership Grants Register (Redbook) offered again now online Because of the highly successful accreditation; (Note: The library does The 1999-2000 edition of the Iowa partnership projects funded last year, NOT have to be accredited to apply.) Official Register is now available the State Library is providing another recent technology plan if a major online at www.sos.state.ia.us. Also round of Library Science and portion of the project involves technol- known as the "Redbook," the book Technology Act (LSTA) Partnership ogy (hardware, software, telecommuni- serves as a biographical and historical Grants. cations); record of state leaders, government Another $100,000 in LSTA funds participate in Open Access and and people for 108 years. will be awarded to Partnership Grant Access Plus programs and contribute The book also has information on projects which: bibliographic records to the SILO the Executive Branch, Legislative encourage partnerships Locator. Branch, Judicial Branch, state agen- between libraries of different types, cies, federal government, local agencies, community organizations To request an application for the government, Iowa history, educational and other groups; Partnership Grant, contact the State institutions and elections. achieve Goal III of the State Library of Iowa, E. 12th and Grand, Printed copies of the Redbook are Library of Iowa's Five-Year Plan for Des Moines, IA 50319; 1-800-248- sent to every school and library in the use of LSTA funds, FY98-Fy02 4483; e-mail Lisa Manley at Iowa. through an identified set of activities; [email protected] or Fran follow the guidelines estab- Fessler at [email protected]. lished by the State Library of Iowa The packet may also be downloaded J. David Martin and LSTA; from the State Library web page include local match of 25 (www.silo.lib.ia.us/lsta/partnership_ named winner of percent of the total cost; grants.htm). be an easily replicated project; Arthur Benton and Timeline for LSTA Partnership Grants have a strong evaluation Year Two - FY2001 award component. Partnership grant projects must Feb. 1, 2000 - Announcement of lSTA Partnership Grants J. David Martin, head of the Marvin include at least one public library, but other partners may be libraries Feb. 1, 2000 - Grant information Pomerantz Business Library, has been packets sent to Iowa libraries upon from other institutions or non-library named the first recipient of the Arthur request. Benton Excellence in Reference agencies. Projects are not limited to May/June - ICN session / Dates and Services Professional Development technology. Any project that can be times to be announced Award. The $1,000 award is given defined as cooperation or partner- August 1 - Grant applications must be biennially to a University of Iowa ships among agencies is eligible. received by the State Library Libraries' professional staff member Projects must enhance information August/September - Grant review period who has demonstrated outstanding and library services. October 1-15 - Grant award letters commitment in providing reference To participate, libraries included in any application must have on file mailed services for the University of Iowa October - Grant orientation session via at the State Library: community. the ICN / Dates and times to be current enabling ordinance; announced current Public Library General November - Projects begin Information Survey (Annual Report); June 30, 2002 - Grant completion date recent (within two years) August 30, 2002 - All grant funding claims application and report form for must be received at the State Library 5 February 2000 FOOTNOtES
State Library announces 2000 Westgate Lecture
Michael Cart, author of Whats So The Westgate Lecture series honors Funny: Wit and Humor in American the late Hazel Westgate, former Childrens Literature (HarperCollins, childrens librarian at Iowa City Public 1994) and From Romance to Realism: Library. The series is funded in part by Fifty Years of Growth and Change in an endowment established by Young Adult Literature (HarperCollins, Westgate to support State Library of 1996) will deliver this year's Westgate Iowa youth services programs. The Lecture from 1:30 to 4 p.m. April 27 at lecture is sponsored by the State The Inn on Merle Hay, 5055 Merle Hay Library with support from the Iowa Road, Johnston. His topic will be Library Association Children and Young Adult Literature: A Golden Young Peoples Forum. The Westgate Age. The event is free. Lecture series is a biennial event. A nationally recognized expert in childrens and young adult literature, he is the author of three other books: Michael Cart To register, contact Fran Fessler, Presenting Robert Lipsyte (Twayne/ State Library, (515) 281-5790; Fax Simon and Schuster, 1995); My numerous ALA book award commit- (515) 281-6191; e-mail Fathers Scar (Simon and Schuster, tees, including the Best Books for [email protected]. 1996); and Tomorrowland: 10 Stories Young Adults, Caldecott Medal, and Include your name, library, and About the Future (Scholastic Press, Notable Childrens Book Committees. telephone and fax numbers. There 1999) Currently a columnist and reviewer will be no confirmation. Two CE Cart is currently compiling two for Booklist magazine, Cart wrote the credits will be given for the young adult anthologies of original Childrens Bookshelf column for the Westgate Lecture. short fiction to be published by Simon Los Angeles Times Book Review from and Schuster and HarperCollins, and a 1994-96 and in 1997-98 was Childrens collection of adult short stories to be Book Editor of Parents magazine. He published by the Overlook Press. has also served as contributing young Certification Formerly director of library and adult books editor for barnesand- community services for the City of noble.com. Update Beverly Hills, Cart has long been From 1981 to date, Cart has been active in the American Library co-producer and host of In Print, a Association. He is member of the nationally syndicated cable television Congratulations to the following Margaret A. Edwards Award Commit- author interview program. Cart also public library staff person who was tee and served as president of Young has received American Library recently certified for the first time Adult Library Services Association Associations John Cotton Dana Award through the State Library's Iowa (YALSA) in 1997-98. In 1998-99, he and the Dorothy C. McKenzie Award Certification Program for Public was chair of YALSAs Best Young for Distinguished Service to Children Librarians. Adult Book Award Feasibility Task and Literature. Force, which created the Michael I. He is a graduate of Northwestern Richard Bangma, Pella. Printz Award. and Columbia Universities and makes Additionally, he has served on his home in Chico, CA.
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First Author's Conference of Iowa libraries take the New Millennium part in Freedom Ship project This year, the State Library of Iowa and Schedule: Part of this year's "I'll Make Me A Heartland AEA worked together to plan World in Iowa" festival, held February 5 the Westgate Lecture and the Annual 4:15 to 4:45 - Registration/snacks in Des Moines, included the Freedom Author's Conference. 4:45 to 5:30 - Azarian presentation Ship, an 11-foot-tall wooden ship built Following the Westgate Lecture at 5:45 to 6:30 - Martin presentation by Des Moines students from diverse 4:15 p.m. April 27, Heartland's Ninth 6:45 to 7:30 - joint presentation backgrounds. Annual Author's Conference will Each of the 14 sails was decorated convene featuring Jacqueline Briggs Please photocopy and complete by youth in Iowa communities, with Martin and Mary Azarian, author and the registration form and send it to the help of collaborating libraries and illustrator of Snowflake Bentley, the Heartland AEA. Public librarians will artists from 14 sites around the state. 1999 Caldecott Award winner. Pre- receive 2 CE credits for attendance. Those sites include Ottumwa, Sioux autographed books will be sold. This The cost for the Author's Confer- City, Fort Dodge, Council Bluffs, event will also be held at The Inn in ence is $10. Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Johnston. Clinton, Dubuque, Fort Madison, Mason City, Des Moines, Davenport and Muscatine. Each sail is a visual representation Registration Form of how the youths in each community chose to express what freedom Ninth Annual Author's Conference means. The Freedom Ship will "port" Heartland Area Education Agency 11 in each of the 14 cities. For display dates, please contact the local library. Remember to enclose $10 registration fee Name: ______North Central hires Home Address: ______consultant
School/Library: ______North Central Regional Library recently hired Tom Shepley to fill the consult- District: ______ant's position. He will begin March 1. Shepley is currently employed at Position: ______the South Carolina State Library as an Information Technology Librarian. He Daytime Telephone Number: ______has an MLIS degree, as well as an MA in Applied History, from the University No phone registrations accepted. Confirmations will be mailed. of South Carolina. Shepley, formerly from Charles Enclose cash, check, or purchase order for $10 payable to City, IA, has experience in training and Heartland AEA 11. Return by April 18 to Linda Coy, Heartland AEA consulting, primarily working with 11, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston, IA 50131 technology, including computers, software and web pages.
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Librarians invited to attend 2000 State Arts Conference
The Iowa 2000 State Arts Conference program planning and management. For more information, write to will be held March 23-25 at the Hotel There are many workshops sched- Technical Assistance & Community Fort Des Moines. Bobby McFerrin uled for Friday and Saturday. Some Development, Iowa Arts Council, 600 of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra include "Working with Underserved E. Locust, Des Moines, IA 50319; e- has been invited as keynote Populations," "Using the Arts as a mail [email protected]; call speaker. {crime/intervention} Prevention Tool," (515) 281-6787; or visit their web site A pre-conference workshop on "Building Coalitions," "Web Site Devel- at www.culturalaffairs.org/iac/ Thursday will be "Community opment," "Access to the Arts Grant confwkshps/stateartsconference.htm. Partnership Training." The workshop Writing Workshop," "Developing Innova- will encourage teams from communi- tive Marketing Plans," and "Meeting ADA ties to participate in problem-solving, Standards for Your Facility and Your consensus building and effective Programming."
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1The Official Newsletter of the State Library of Iowa BULK RATE State Library of Iowa www.silo.lib.ia.us E. 12th and Grand U.S. POSTAGE Des Moines IA 50319 PAID Sharman B. Smith State Librarian Des Moines, Iowa (515) 281-4105 Permit No. 1195 Annette Wetteland Editor (515) 281-7574 e-mail [email protected]
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