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FY15 Per Capita, Equalization Aid GrantWorkbook requirements In this issue Public Library Construction Following are requirements for fiscal year 2015 Public Library Per 3) The library staff must print and review The Edge Assessment Grants Capita and Equalization Aid grants. For more information, please at . ILEAD U teams, mentors, instruc- at [email protected], 800-665-5576, opt. 2. 4) Although not an FY15 requirement, the library staff and tors selected • Standards Chapter Review board may complete The Edge Initiative assessment in Secretary White encourages poets The library staff and board must review and report on progress FY2015. to enter Illinois Emerging Writers in meeting Chapter 7, “Collection Management and Resource • Trustees Competition Sharing,”Public Libraries, of Serving 2014. Our Public 3.0: Standards for Illinois All members of the library board must analyze the library’s cur- FY 13-14 Illinois Public Library rent budget to determine whether revenues and expenditures Annual Report released • Education and Training are sufficient. Based on information from the analysis and the At least one member of the library staff must attend one in- library’s FY14 Environmental Scan, describe the library’s fiscal A Newsletter from the Illinois State Library — Jesse White, Secretary of State & State Librarian structional course from one of the library systems or the Illinois climate and needs for serving the community. State Library. • Additional requirement for libraries that did not apply for a • Technology Per Capita and Equalization Grant in FY14 Spring 1) At least one member of the library staff and at least one The library board and staff must complete an Environmental board member must attend an informational webinar or in- Scan of the community. Additional information on an person session about The Edge Initiative. Information is Environmental Scan is available at . tools. • Time Frame 2) The library staff must claim the library’s account at These requirements must be completed before the due date of . the next application. Secretary White awards more construction grants

Secretary of State and State Librarian tions of the library that were affected by The Public Library Construction Act Illinois receives MOE waiver eRead Illinois Jesse White continues to travel through- flood damage last spring. The DeKalb Grant Pro gram is part of a $31 billion out Illinois to distribute Public Library Public Library (see page 2) received $11 capital construction program approved The Institute of Museum and Library Services has granted the A grant provided by the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library will Con struction Act Grant awards. The million for remodeling the current library in 2009 by the Governor and the General Illinois State Library a waiver from the Maintenance of Effort (MOE) allow TBBS users access to eRead Illinois, a digital collection of matching grants assist public libraries and building an addition. The Sandwich Assembly. A total of $50 million was ap- requirement for federal fiscal year 2014. In Illinois, federal FY14 electronic books. eRead Illinois features new releases and popular with major construction projects. District (see page 2) was awarded $1.5 mil- propriated for permanent capital im- funding will be used in state FY15. The successful outcome of the titles in adult, young adult and juvenile fiction and nonfiction that Awards to date have included 15 proj- lion for the construction of a new library. provements to public libraries in FY13. waiver request means that FY14 federal LSTA funding the State may not be available in the library’s regular collection, including ects for newly constructed buildings, Library receives to support libraries in Illinois will not see a reduc- some in Spanish. Although not compatible with the NLS digital four projects to remodel existing library tion proportional to recent cuts to state funding for libraries. player, these books may be downloaded to a patron’s mobile de- buildings and two disaster-relief projects. Congress could still act to reduce federal funding to all libraries in vice, eBook tablet or Windows computer. FY14, but the IMLS decision to grant the State Library’s request for Every stage of eRead Illinois — from finding books, checking them “Public libraries are the cornerstones of the MOE waiver means there will be no reduction targeted specifi- our communities,” said Secretary cally at Illinois’ LSTA Grants to States Allotment. out and reading them — is designed to be accessible for everyone, including those with visual disabilities. Text tools on eBooks allow White. “The Public Library Construction This is the third consecutive year the State Library has requested the user to highlight words and adjust the font size and color Act Grant Program allows my office to and received a waiver from the MOE requirement, and the State scheme and may include text-to-speech or studio narration. The allocate as much as $50 million to li- Library is very appreciative of these favorable decisions from IMLS. digital media and delivery software platforms are fully ADA-com- braries throughout Illinois. Together LSTA funding supports State Library programs such as adult literacy pliant and were developed in cooperation with the National with funds generated locally, we are en- projects, services for the visually impaired and grant programs to suring that these public libraries contin- Federation of the Blind to work with the leading screen-reader local libraries throughout the state. For more information, contact ue to fulfill the informational needs of technologies and refreshable braille displays. Karen Egan at [email protected]. their patrons. I commend the recipients on their efforts to obtain a grant through this important public library construc- State Library staff news tion program.” Insight Patricia Norris, associate director at the State Library, has been Joining Secretary White at a construction grant award ceremony at the Glen Ellyn Public Library were (left to right) library trustees Maryl Wesolowski, Gina Meyers and Bob McClow, state Rep. Sandra Pihos (R-Glen Jesse White, Secretary of State & State named the thirty-second Illinois Library Luminary. Luminaries Glen Ellyn Public Library received a Librarian Ellyn), library Director Dawn Bussey and library trustee Randolph Sailor. The library received a $157,470 comprising the Illinois Library Association’s roll of honor are in- $157,000 grant to replace and repair por- grant to replace and repair portions of the library damaged by flooding last spring. Illinois State Library, Gwendolyn Brooks dividuals who have made a significant contribution to Illinois li- Building braries and have been recognized by their peers. 300 S. Second St. Springfield, IL 62701-1796 Kyle Peebles has joined the Illinois State Library staff as the new Produced by the Secretary of State Communication manager. National Library Week Communications Department. Amy Joseph has joined the TBBS circulation operation. April 13-19 Printed by authority of the State of Illinois. April 2014 — LDA 213 Reference assistant Frances (Francie) LaCamera retired in March following nearly 40 years of outstanding service with the State Library. Public Library ILEAD U teams, mentors, instructors Illinois Edge Initiative Resource Construction Grants selected Seven teams of Illinois library em- • LIBRAS Team webpage ployees have been selected for ILEAD Andrew Meyer, North Park University The State Library has announced a new webpage as a one-stop location for U — Illinois Libraries Explore, Apply Caroline Sietmann, Dominican all the resources and answers to your questions concerning the new Edge and Discover: the 21st Century University Initiative. Learn about the Edge Initiative, how public libraries will benefit, Secretary White Technology Tools Institute — along Aimee Walker, North Central College the Edge benchmarks, toolkit and workbook, and view a listing of the 26 Amy Weidner, Benedictine University with mentors and instructors who will soft launch libraries in Illinois. The Edge Resource page at provides resources to help you com- University ply with FY15 Public Library Per Capita Grant technology requirements: enter Illinois goal of ILEAD U is to help library staff • Techno-Whats Team understand and respond to user needs Heather Booth, Thomas Ford Memorial • At least one library staff member and at least one board member must Emerging Writers through the application of participa- Public Library attend an informational webinar or in-person session about The Edge tory technology tools. This year, fund- Jacqueline Christen, Glenside Public Initiative. Information is forthcoming about webinars, in-person sessions Competition ing for ILEAD U is provided through Library District and other tools. Sharon Hrycewicz, Downers Grove Secretary of State Jesse White has announced the Secretary of State/Illinois State • The library staff must claim the library’s account at www.libraryedge.org. Secretary of State Jesse White awarded the DeKalb Public Library a construction grant for $11 million for remodeling that entry forms are available for the 10th an- Library using federal funds from the Public Library Michelle Kilty, Helen M. Plum Memorial • The library staff must print and review The Edge Assessment Workbookat the library and building an addition. Joining Secretary nual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition, Institute of Museum and Library White at the grant award ceremony were (left to right) li- Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Award. Services. Library . brary board President Clark Neher (partially hidden), prin- • Chicago Public Library 5.2 Team Kimberly Scott, Elmhurst Public Library cipal architect Don McKay, Michael Thomas, Frank • Tablet Team • Although not an FY15 requirement, the library staff and board may com- Roberts, library Director Dee Coover, DeKalb Mayor John “We created the Illinois Emerging Writers Kimberly Hagen plete The Edge Initiative assessment in FY15. Rey, Bill Nicklas (partially hidden) and state Rep. Bob Competition to promote creative writing and Sarah Holtcamp Rachael Dabkey, LaGrange Public Pritchard (R-Hinckley). Library provide an outlet for recognizing new literary Anthony E. Powers For more information, please contact Debra Aggertt at [email protected] talent,” said Secretary White. “Great poems William Sumner Lynne Priest, Arlington Heights Memorial have the ability to enrich and enhance our Lynn White Library lives, and I am looking forward to discovering • FATE Team Sheryl Siebert, Chenoa Public Library talented new poets with this year’s competi- Laura Antolin, Evanston Public Library Salvador Vergara, Instituto Cervantes tion.” Trisha Connolly, Washington Elementary Shauna Masura, Skokie Public Library School • ILEAD U Instructors FY13-14 Illinois Public Library The competition is named in honor of the late Tracy Hubbard, Dr. Bessie Rhodes David Ackerman, Waterloo Community Pulitzer Prize-winning Illinois Poet Laureate School of Global Studies Unit School District Annual Report released Gwendolyn Brooks, and is co-sponsored by Terry Huttenlock, Wheaton College Renee Neumeier, Evanston Public Library The Illinois State Library has released the FY13-14 Illinois Public Library the Illinois Center for the Book and Kevin Josh Mike, Beebe Elementary Kefira Philippe, Nichols Middle School Annual Report (IPLAR) data collection tool using the LibPAS software for data Stein, who succeeded Brooks as Illinois Poet • Hard Core Organizers for the Brian Pichman, Evolve Project collection. Laureate. Common Educator Team Sarah Sagmoen, U of I Springfield Marcia Brandt, Herscher CUSD #2 Alyce Scott, University of San Jose To access the report using the LibPAS portal, you will need to know your li- The competition is open to Illinois residents Rachele Esola, St. Patrick High School Krista Schoellhorn, Waterloo High brary’s Illinois State Library User Name and Password. If you need assistance, The Sandwich District Library received a $1.5 million age 18 and over. Entries must be postmarked Library Media Center School contact Becky Hunter at [email protected], 217-782-7849, or 800-665- grant for the construction of a new library building. With by June 30, 2014. The award for first place is Kathryn Hauser, Elgin High School Beck Tench, Museum of Life & Science 5576, ext. 2. You also will need Adobe version 8.0 or higher for PDF print- Secretary White at the award ceremony were (front, left to $500, second place is $300 and third place is Mary Jo Matousek, Meridian Middle Brian Tober, Illinois State Library right) library board President Nancy Sanders, library ing. $100.RHINO Winning poems also will be submitted School • Chair of Instructor Corps Director Sarah Horn, RAILS Executive Director Dee Brennan, (back, left to right) state Rep. Tom Demmer (R- for possible publication in the Ninth Letter, Mindy Perry, Greenbrook Elementary Andrew Bullen, Illinois State Library As a reminder, submitting a paper copy of your library’s IPLAR to the Illinois Dixon) and Sandwich Mayor Rick Olson. , and Quiddity magazines and Poetic School • ILEAD U Mentors License Press publications. Winners will read • I GED U Team Richard Darga, Chicago State University State Library is no longer required. The Certification page and paper copies their poems and receive their prizes at a cer- Annette Alvarado, Harper College & Anne Hughes, Glen Carbon Centennial of any additional applicable documentation will continue to be collected by emony later this year at the State Library in Northlake Public Library District Library the State Library. For a complete list of the IPLAR paper submission compo- Springfield. Caitlin Bergan, Harper College Anthony Lucarelli, Fountaindale Public nents, please refer to the IPLAR Instructions. Kathryn E. Dauksza Dowd, Harper Library Forms and other information are available at College Donna Schaal, IHLS For questions regarding content/subject matter and edit checks, contact illinoiscenterforthebook.org. For more infor- Chris Medjo-Me-Zengue, Indian Trails Brian Smith, RAILS Robert Jones at [email protected], 217-785-1168 or 800-665-5576, ext. 2. mation, contact Illinois Center for the Book Public Library District Michael Sukowski, Chicago State For questions about software and technology issues, contact the LibPAS Help coordinator Bonnie Matheis at 217-558-2065 Anna Yackle, Indian Trails Public Library University Academic Library Desk at 800-521-4930. or [email protected]. District Catherine Yanikoski, Fountaindale Public Library Public Library ILEAD U teams, mentors, instructors Illinois Edge Initiative Resource Construction Grants selected Seven teams of Illinois library em- • LIBRAS Team webpage ployees have been selected for ILEAD Andrew Meyer, North Park University The State Library has announced a new webpage as a one-stop location for U — Illinois Libraries Explore, Apply Caroline Sietmann, Dominican all the resources and answers to your questions concerning the new Edge and Discover: the 21st Century University Initiative. Learn about the Edge Initiative, how public libraries will benefit, Secretary White Technology Tools Institute — along Aimee Walker, North Central College the Edge benchmarks, toolkit and workbook, and view a listing of the 26 Amy Weidner, Benedictine University with mentors and instructors who will soft launch libraries in Illinois. The Edge Resource page at provides resources to help you com- University ply with FY15 Public Library Per Capita Grant technology requirements: enter Illinois goal of ILEAD U is to help library staff • Techno-Whats Team understand and respond to user needs Heather Booth, Thomas Ford Memorial • At least one library staff member and at least one board member must Emerging Writers through the application of participa- Public Library attend an informational webinar or in-person session about The Edge tory technology tools. This year, fund- Jacqueline Christen, Glenside Public Initiative. Information is forthcoming about webinars, in-person sessions Competition ing for ILEAD U is provided through Library District and other tools. Sharon Hrycewicz, Downers Grove Secretary of State Jesse White has announced the Secretary of State/Illinois State • The library staff must claim the library’s account at www.libraryedge.org. Secretary of State Jesse White awarded the DeKalb Public Library a construction grant for $11 million for remodeling that entry forms are available for the 10th an- Library using federal funds from the Public Library Michelle Kilty, Helen M. Plum Memorial • The library staff must print and review The Edge Assessment Workbookat the library and building an addition. Joining Secretary nual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition, Institute of Museum and Library White at the grant award ceremony were (left to right) li- Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Award. Services. Library . brary board President Clark Neher (partially hidden), prin- • Chicago Public Library 5.2 Team Kimberly Scott, Elmhurst Public Library cipal architect Don McKay, Michael Thomas, Frank • Tablet Team • Although not an FY15 requirement, the library staff and board may com- Roberts, library Director Dee Coover, DeKalb Mayor John “We created the Illinois Emerging Writers Kimberly Hagen plete The Edge Initiative assessment in FY15. Rey, Bill Nicklas (partially hidden) and state Rep. Bob Competition to promote creative writing and Sarah Holtcamp Rachael Dabkey, LaGrange Public Pritchard (R-Hinckley). Library provide an outlet for recognizing new literary Anthony E. Powers For more information, please contact Debra Aggertt at [email protected] talent,” said Secretary White. “Great poems William Sumner Lynne Priest, Arlington Heights Memorial have the ability to enrich and enhance our Lynn White Library lives, and I am looking forward to discovering • FATE Team Sheryl Siebert, Chenoa Public Library talented new poets with this year’s competi- Laura Antolin, Evanston Public Library Salvador Vergara, Instituto Cervantes tion.” Trisha Connolly, Washington Elementary Shauna Masura, Skokie Public Library School • ILEAD U Instructors FY13-14 Illinois Public Library The competition is named in honor of the late Tracy Hubbard, Dr. Bessie Rhodes David Ackerman, Waterloo Community Pulitzer Prize-winning Illinois Poet Laureate School of Global Studies Unit School District Annual Report released Gwendolyn Brooks, and is co-sponsored by Terry Huttenlock, Wheaton College Renee Neumeier, Evanston Public Library The Illinois State Library has released the FY13-14 Illinois Public Library the Illinois Center for the Book and Kevin Josh Mike, Beebe Elementary Kefira Philippe, Nichols Middle School Annual Report (IPLAR) data collection tool using the LibPAS software for data Stein, who succeeded Brooks as Illinois Poet • Hard Core Organizers for the Brian Pichman, Evolve Project collection. Laureate. Common Educator Team Sarah Sagmoen, U of I Springfield Marcia Brandt, Herscher CUSD #2 Alyce Scott, University of San Jose To access the report using the LibPAS portal, you will need to know your li- The competition is open to Illinois residents Rachele Esola, St. Patrick High School Krista Schoellhorn, Waterloo High brary’s Illinois State Library User Name and Password. If you need assistance, The Sandwich District Library received a $1.5 million age 18 and over. Entries must be postmarked Library Media Center School contact Becky Hunter at [email protected], 217-782-7849, or 800-665- grant for the construction of a new library building. With by June 30, 2014. The award for first place is Kathryn Hauser, Elgin High School Beck Tench, Museum of Life & Science 5576, ext. 2. You also will need Adobe version 8.0 or higher for PDF print- Secretary White at the award ceremony were (front, left to $500, second place is $300 and third place is Mary Jo Matousek, Meridian Middle Brian Tober, Illinois State Library right) library board President Nancy Sanders, library ing. $100.RHINO Winning poems also will be submitted School • Chair of Instructor Corps Director Sarah Horn, RAILS Executive Director Dee Brennan, (back, left to right) state Rep. Tom Demmer (R- for possible publication in the Ninth Letter, Mindy Perry, Greenbrook Elementary Andrew Bullen, Illinois State Library As a reminder, submitting a paper copy of your library’s IPLAR to the Illinois Dixon) and Sandwich Mayor Rick Olson. , and Quiddity magazines and Poetic School • ILEAD U Mentors License Press publications. Winners will read • I GED U Team Richard Darga, Chicago State University State Library is no longer required. The Certification page and paper copies their poems and receive their prizes at a cer- Annette Alvarado, Harper College & Anne Hughes, Glen Carbon Centennial of any additional applicable documentation will continue to be collected by emony later this year at the State Library in Northlake Public Library District Library the State Library. For a complete list of the IPLAR paper submission compo- Springfield. Caitlin Bergan, Harper College Anthony Lucarelli, Fountaindale Public nents, please refer to the IPLAR Instructions. Kathryn E. Dauksza Dowd, Harper Library Forms and other information are available at College Donna Schaal, IHLS For questions regarding content/subject matter and edit checks, contact illinoiscenterforthebook.org. For more infor- Chris Medjo-Me-Zengue, Indian Trails Brian Smith, RAILS Robert Jones at [email protected], 217-785-1168 or 800-665-5576, ext. 2. mation, contact Illinois Center for the Book Public Library District Michael Sukowski, Chicago State For questions about software and technology issues, contact the LibPAS Help coordinator Bonnie Matheis at 217-558-2065 Anna Yackle, Indian Trails Public Library University Academic Library Desk at 800-521-4930. or [email protected]. District Catherine Yanikoski, Fountaindale Public Library FY15 Per Capita, Equalization Aid GrantWorkbook requirements In this issue Public Library Construction Following are requirements for fiscal year 2015 Public Library Per 3) The library staff must print and review The Edge Assessment Grants Capita and Equalization Aid grants. For more information, please at . ILEAD U teams, mentors, instruc- at [email protected], 800-665-5576, opt. 2. 4) Although not an FY15 requirement, the library staff and tors selected • Standards Chapter Review board may complete The Edge Initiative assessment in Secretary White encourages poets The library staff and board must review and report on progress FY2015. to enter Illinois Emerging Writers in meeting Chapter 7, “Collection Management and Resource • Trustees Competition Sharing,”Public Libraries, of Serving 2014. Our Public 3.0: Standards for Illinois All members of the library board must analyze the library’s cur- FY 13-14 Illinois Public Library rent budget to determine whether revenues and expenditures Annual Report released • Education and Training are sufficient. Based on information from the analysis and the At least one member of the library staff must attend one in- library’s FY14 Environmental Scan, describe the library’s fiscal A Newsletter from the Illinois State Library — Jesse White, Secretary of State & State Librarian structional course from one of the library systems or the Illinois climate and needs for serving the community. State Library. • Additional requirement for libraries that did not apply for a • Technology Per Capita and Equalization Grant in FY14 Spring 1) At least one member of the library staff and at least one The library board and staff must complete an Environmental board member must attend an informational webinar or in- Scan of the community. Additional information on an person session about The Edge Initiative. Information is Environmental Scan is available at . tools. • Time Frame 2) The library staff must claim the library’s account at These requirements must be completed before the due date of . the next application. Secretary White awards more construction grants