MERIDIAN MONITOR
MERIDIAN LIBRARY SYSTEM JUNE/JULY 2011
System Office Moving Your System Board:
Sherry Crow The system office is moving to more compact quarters on June Kristi Hagstrom 30th. Our new address will be 816 East 25th Street, Suite 7 in Linda Jelken Kearney. This office building is on Highway 30 on the eastern end Ann Matzke of town. Please stop by and visit us sometime!. Debra Moninger Charlotte Rasmussen Christine Walsh Marketing Libraries Janet Wilke Laurie Yocom Questions to ask before you start: Joan Davis, Emeritus 1. What's the point? 2. How will I know when I've achieved the point? 3. What can we stop doing that doesn't achieve the point? 4. Be sure that you're promoting something worthwhile, that your target audience really wants & needs. 5. If you don't set specific goals for where you want to be, you'll nev- er know when you get there. 6. True marketing can save you time & money because getting to know what target audiences want can reveal what they don't want. Those would be products or services you can stop spending re- sources on.
(from the M Word Marketing Blog by Nancy Dowd)
Meridian Library System Suite 6 E-Readers 3423 Second Avenue Kearney NE 68847 Now is the time to sign up for the e-readers (Kindle and BeBook). They are available from October 2001 for a two month loan period. We want you to feel free to download and try out all the features of Phone: 800-657-2192 Phone: 308-234-2087 the e-readers so that you will feel comfortable when your library cus- Fax: 308-234-4040 tomers come in with them. Contact the System Office to sign up Email: today! [email protected]
Website: www.nlc.state.ne.us/system/ Meridian One of the best sessions I attended at the MLA/ School Rumba MPLA Conference this year was on Anime. I real- InuYasha ly know nothing about it and this workshop really Death Note help me to learn the basics. Fullmetal Alchemist Soul Eater First of all, anime uses a ratings system so you Black Bird can judge the contents. It can be found here: Favorite selection tool: Anime News Network TOKYOPOP Rating Systemhttp:// www.tokyopop.com/corporate/booksellers/879 Where do you find out about new anime and man- ga? Beginning Anime/Manga Vocabulary: VizMedia TokyoPop Anime: animated films produced in Japan ShonenJump and Otaku USA Magazines Manga: Japanese print comics YouTube Otaku: obsessive fan of anime and manga AnimeNewsNetwork.com Shojo: girls’, as in shojo manga Borders and Barnes & Noble Shonen: boys’, as in shonen manga Cosplay: dressing up as favorite anime or manga Teens Speak! What do you wish librarians knew characters about anime and manga, or about the fans? Fan service: elements that cater to fans and do “We need Anime Club more than once a month.” not further the plot of the manga “The club is a great hangout. It’s a friendship Hentai: pornographic manga builder.” Josei: manga aimed at women 18 and up “There should be bigger sections of anime and Seinen: manga aimed at men 18 and up mangain libraries…New series are constantly be- Shonen-aiand yaoi: boy’s love ing made, and libraries should keep their stock Shojo-aiand yuri: girl’s love current.” “There is a series for everyone, no matter what Circulation: Manga is popular! your taste is.” Turnover rate at FCLS: “Titles. Just titles of series.” Adult non-fiction has a turnover rate of 2 Adult fiction has a turnover rate of 3 Operation Anime: YA fiction has a turnover rate of 4 http://www.operationanime.com Graphic novels has a turnover rate of 5 Operation Anime is a free DVD request program What are some essential manga series for librar- for anime clubs to provide their members with ies? screenings of the latest titles. Once your club ap- One Piece plication has been accepted, you may log in to Vampire Knight your account and begin requesting DVDs for your Naruto club. All they ask for in return is survey feedback. Dragon Ball Z ChibiVampire Sand Chronicles Bleach Fruits Basket Negima Hellgirl Ouran High School Host Club Beyond Bestsellers Webinar Hand That Trembles, The by Kjell Eriks- son How to Discover What’s Popular at My Li- Hypnotist, The by Lars Kepler brary by Joyce Saricks Bad Day for Scandal, A by Sophie Little- field Monitor returns Back of Beyond by C.J. Box Mine the circulation system check re- Buried Secrets by Joe Finder serve queues check circulation of most You're Next by Gregg Hurwitz popular genres authors titles subjects Never Knowing by Chevy Stevens Talk with and solicit feedback from Purgatory Chasm by Steve Ulfelder desk staffcirculation staff, shelvers Your Friendly Neighborhood Criminal by readers, listeners, and viewers Michael Van Rooy Devil She Knows, The by Bill Loehfelm How To Keep Up with The Mystery Genre: Now You See Me by S.J. Bolton Pacific Heights by Paul Harper Attend webinars that introduce new Iron House by John Hart and vintage titles that deserve our at- Killed at the Whim of a Hat by Colin Cot- tention terill Read reviews Follow blogs and web- Trespasser by Paul Doiron sites that cover the genre Check out Dandy Gilver and the Proper Treatment of publisher and bookseller websites for Bloodstains by Catriona McPherson hot titles Watch for movie and TV tie- The Midsummer Crown by Kate Sedley ins Keep track of genre and library The Rose of the World by Alys Clare awards Listen to readers—friends, fel- Backlash by Sally Spencer low staff, patrons Summer Session by Merry Jones Murder My Neighbour by Veronica Heley Marketing the Mystery Collection: Brute Strength by Susan Conant Assume Nothing by Gar Anthony Hay- Alert readers to... upcoming best wood sellers, new hot titles, new titles by au- Dead Beat by Patricia Hall thors popular with your patrons Cold Cruel Winter by Chris Nickson Through... Newsletters, blogs, library Dark Entry by M.J. Trow website, in-house displays Did Not Finish by Simon Wood Display mysteries throughout the li- Switchback by Matthew Klein brary. Think... genre-based displays, A Killing in China Basin by Kirk Russell general good books displays, displays Cover Story by Robert Cullen that cross the Dewey divide and in- Felony and Mayhem clude audio and video Landscape of Lies by Peter Watson Write about mysteries and share titles The Feng Shui Detective by Nury Vittachi with readers: annotated booklists in the The Tiger in the Smoke by Margery Alling- library and on the web blog about staff ham favorites and titles lost in the stacks Death in the Garden by Elizabeth Ironside The Accomplice by Elizabeth Ironside Books: The Art of Deception by Elizabeth Ironside Chihuahua of the Baskervilles by Esri All- A Good Death by Elizabeth Ironside britten Missing by Karin Alvtegen Betrayal by Karin Alvtegen Ewan, Chris Shame by Karin Alvtegen Weiss, Jan Merete The Herring Seller's Apprentice by L.C. Tyler Lovesey, Peter Ten Little Herrings by L.C. Tyler Genelin, Michael The Herring in the Library by L.C. Tyler McClure, James The Cambridge Theorem by Tony Cape Muller, Marcia The Romeo Flag by Carolyn Hougan Coyle, Cleo The Rainaldi Quartet by Paul Adam Block, Lawrence The Peking Man Is Missing by Claire Taschdjian Leon, Donna The Poisoned Chocolates Case by Anthony Berke- Poe, Edgar Allan ley Sayers, Dorothy L. The Case of the Gilded Fly by Edmund Crispin Davis, Lindsey Cut to the Quick by Kate Ross Allingham, Margery City of the Horizon by Anton Gill Hill, Reginald The Old English Peep Show by Peter Dickinson Christie, Agatha Corpse in a Gilded Cage by Robert Barnard The Weird World of Wes Beattie by John Norman Harris Elephants in the Distance by Daniel Stashower Christian Fiction Spring Roundup The Truth About Unicorns by Bonnie Jones Reyn- From Library Journal Webinar olds A Dark Dividing by Sarah Rayne Offspring by Scott Appleton Swords of the Six by Scott Appleton Audio Book Authors Tandem: A Novel by Tracey Victoria Bateman Divine Appointments by Charlen Ann Baumbich Slaughter, Karin Sir Rowan and the Camerian Conquest by Chuck Wiinspear, Jacqueline Black Ewan, Chris Corus the Champion by D Barkley Briggs Weiss, Jan Merete The Book of Names by D Barkley Briggs Lovesey, Peter Canary List: A Novel by Sigmund Brouwer Genelin, Michael Lion of Babylon by Davis Bunn McClure, James Lady of Bolton Hill by Elizabeth Camden Muller, Marcia Time to Heal by Barbara Cameron Coyle, Cleo Glory of Green by Judy Christie Block, Lawrence Out of Control by Mary Connealy Leon, Donna Precisely Terminated by Amanda Davis Poe, Edgar Allan Bones of Makaidos by Bryan Davis Ellroy, James Candlestone by Bryan Davis Sayers, Dorothy L. Circles of Seven by Bryan Davis Block, Lawrence Enoch’s Ghost by Bryan Davis Allingham, Margery Eyes of Oracle by Bryan Davis Crombie, Deborah Last of the Nephilim by Bryan Davis Davis, Lindsey Masters and Slayers by Bryan Davis Christie, Agatha Raising Dragons by Bryan Davis Hill, Reginald Song of the Ovulum by Bryan Davis Tears of a Dragon by Bryan Davis Judgment Day by Wanda L Dyson Digital Book Authors Chasing Sunsets: A Cedar Key Novel by Eva Marie Everson Slaughter, Karin Colonel’s Lady by Laura Frantz Winspear, Jacqueline Blessed by Ann H Gabhart Last Christian by David Gregory Christmas Singing by Cindy Woodsmall Departures: Two Rediscovered Stories of Christy Harvest of Grace: A Novel by Cindy Woodsmall Miller and Sierra Jensen by Robin Inconvenient Marriage of Charlotte Beck: A Jones Gunn Novel by Kathleen Y’Barbo Sisterchicks in Wooden Shoes by Robin Jones Gunn River to Cross by Yvonne L Harris Indelible: A Novel by Kristen Heitzmann Para of the Year NominaƟons Sought Breath of Angel: A Novel by Karyn Henley Pirate Queen by Patrica Hickman The Paraprofessional Sec on of the Nebraska Li- Here Burns my Candle by Liz Curtis Higgs brary Associa on (NLA) accepts nomina ons for Mine is the Night: A Novel by Liz Curtis Higgs Deadly Ties: A Novel by Vicki Hinze the Paraprofessional of the Year Award each year. Too Rich for a Bride: A Novel by Mona Gansberg This award is given annually to a paraprofessional Hodgson who must be a member of the Paraprofessional Crossing: A Novel by Serita Ann Jakes Sec on of NLA and who has demonstrated out- Scroll: A Novel by Grant R Jeffrey standing service in a library se ng. The recipi- Daughter’s Walk: A Novel by Jane Kirkpatrick ent will be selected on the basis of all of the fol- Delivered with Love by Sherry Kyle Map Across Time by C.S. Lakin lowing criteria: The Wolf of Tebron by C.S. Lakin Restless in Carolina: A Novel by Tamara Leigh 1. Innova ve programs that the nominee has Diagnosis Death by Richard L Mabry worked with which have resulted in new or Sweet Baklava by Debby Mayne improved library services. Sound Among the Trees: A Novel by Susan Meissner 2. Excep onal volunteer work in library service Criselda Takes Flight: A Novel of Bright’s Pond by Joyce Magnin Moccero or related field. Heart Divided by Kathleen Morgan When Sparrows Fall by Meg Moseley 3. Excep onal use of library resources, local or Sweetest Thing by Elizabeth Musser otherwise. Dead Saint: A Bishop Lynn Peterson Novel by Marilyn Brown Oden 4. Significant involvement or leadership in NLA Ale Boy’s Feast: A Novel by Jeffrey Overstreet Dragons of the Watch: A Novel by Donita K Paul Paraprofessional Sec on (i.e., holding office, North! Or Be Eaten by Andrew Peterson member of a commi ee, or workshop or con- Hope Rekindled by Tracie Peterson ference presenta on). Lilies in Moonlight: A Novel by Allison Pittman Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers The Paraprofessional of the Year may receive: A Charlatan’s Boy by Jonathan Rogers one year paid membership to NLA, in the Shadows on the Sand: A Seaside Mystery Paraprofessional Sec on or Fi y dollars. Shades of Morning by Marlo Schalesky Great Catch by Lorna Seilstad Nomina on forms can be found at h p:// Triumph of Grace by Kay Marshall Storm www.nebraskalibraries.org/PARA/ Blue Skies Tomorrow by Sarah Sundin paranomform.html. Lie Down in Green Pastures by Debbie Viguie Most Unsuitable Match by Stephanie Grace Whit- NominaƟons are due on July 31, 2011 son Shrouded in Silence by Robert L Wise To Win Her Heart by Karen Witemeyer Read Aloud Nebraska wants to know - are Mad Hatter Award Nominations Sought you a Read Aloud School or Read Aloud Community yet? Turn in your no-cost ap- The Mad Hatter Committee is once again plication by the November 1st deadline, seeking nominations for the Mad Hatter and you will be eligible to request free Award, presented each fall at the NEMA/ books to give away to the low income chil- NLA Convention, to a children's librarian in dren you serve. This is in addition to the the state of Nebraska who has made an other benefits you receive for being a part outstanding contribution to children and of Read Aloud Nebraska – see librarianship. The nominee must exhibit www.readaloudnebraska.org for details! the qualities listed in the nomination form and be a member of the SCYP section of NLA. Please consider nominating one of your great library colleagues for the GOLDEN SOWER AWARD WINNERS Mad Hatter Award! Click on the link be- low to access the 2011 nomination form. Nominations are due by August 1, Primary Winner Titanicat by Marty 2011. If you have questions, please con- Crisp; illustrated by Robert Papp tact Shawna Lindner at Kearney Public Library, 2020 First Avenue, Kearney NE. Primary Honor Books
The Dog Who Belonged to No One by Excalibur Award Nominations Sought Amy Hest; illustrated by Amy Bates It is time to start the effort to nominate out- standing public librarians for the PLTS Ex- Duck Soup written and illustrated by calibur Award, and starting this year, out- Jackie Urbanovic standing trustee, user, friend, foundation, or library board for the PLTS Advocacy Intermediate Winner Stolen Children Award. Attached are the nomination by Peg Kehret forms for both awards. Both awards will be presented at the PLTS Business Meet- Intermediate Honor Books ing/Luncheon at the NLA Convention in Lincoln in October 2011. Our committee Swindle by Gordon Korman needs to have the nominations by August 1, 2011 so we can select the winners and Savvy by Ingrid Law prepare the award elements.
Young Adult Winner The Hunger Attached are the nomination instructions Games by Suzanne Collins outlining what is required. Please send you nominations and supporting letters to: Young Adult Honor Books John Seyfarth, 4612 SutleyCircle, Papil- lion NE 68133-2746; e-mail: Artichoke's Heart by Suzanne Supplee Fakie by Tony Varrato [email protected]
Edgar Award Winners 2011 es over these next several years. It shows that she had great vision and commitment to people in Best Mystery Novel: The Lock Artist by Steve our small communities,” Yost said. Hamilton A life-long learner, Shirley Kreutz graduated from Best First Novel by an American Author: Rogue Harvard High School in 1941. She earned her un- Island by Bruce DeSilva dergraduate degree from the University of Wash- ington and an M.A. and Ph.D. from Columbia Uni- Best Paperback Original: Long Time Coming by versity. She taught on both coasts before return- Robert Goddard ing to Nebraska. Shirley was a retired Professor of Education at the University of Nebraska in Lin- coln.
Grants available for small-town libraries To avoid duplication and to attempt to leverage existing resources, the Nebraska Library Com- Small-town public libraries will receive a helping mission will assist the Nebraska Community hand thanks to the generosity of a lifelong educa- Foundation and the Fund Advisory Committee tor. A donor-advised fund of the Nebraska Com- with grantmaking. Grant seekers are encouraged munity Foundation, established by the late Shirley to review the guidelines and application proce- Kreutz Bennett of Lincoln, will provide matching dures at www.nebcommfound.org/fund/ grants for public libraries in Nebraska communi- kreutzbennett. ties with a population of less than 3,000. For more information, contact Sheri Hink, Out- Following Ms. Kreutz Bennett’s wishes, a Fund reach, Education and Events Manager, Nebraska Advisory Committee composed of her nieces and Community Foundation, (402) 323-7347 or nephews will recommend grants in three areas: [email protected]. planning grants leading to accreditation; en- hancement grants to improve library services and/or programs; and facilities grants for new fa- cilities or the renovation, restoration or rehabilita- Older People Enjoy Reading More tion of current libraries. All grants will require a certain level of matching funds and evidence that "When It Comes To Leisure Time, Watch Out For the project has broad community support. The Generation Gap" is an interesting post at Me- dia Post’s Engage:Boomers blog. Author Matt Approximately $70,000 will be available each Thornhill cites a study of preferrred leisure time year. Grants will be awarded annually in each activities among the four generations, Silent grantmaking area beginning in the spring of 2012. (ages 66-85), Boomers (47-65), Gen X (30-46), There are 228 libraries in Nebraska communities and Millennials (18-29). The Silent generation with populations under 3,000. Of those, 100 are lists reading books as their third favorite activity, not accredited by the Nebraska Library Commis- after watching TV and eating out. Boomers list sion. reading books as their fourth favorite. Millennials aren’t big readers–at least at this stage of their “Gaining accreditation is critical to our libraries. It lives. What implications does this have for librar- opens the door to other outside funding,” said Jeff ies? Yost, NCF President and CEO. “In many small (from NLC Blog) towns, the library may be the only place where some people have access to the Internet. This is certainly the case in towns where consolidation has closed the local school. Shirley’s legacy gift will help rural libraries adapt to significant chang- Community-led libraries toolkit helps libraries Veteran’s Day Presentation: Presents the tradi- be more inclusive tion of setting a white table from Margot Their Raven’s Book America’s White Table. The story While the belief is that libraries serve the entire is read aloud as children help to s et a white ta- population, in truth, some groups may feel ex- ble in honor of local Veterans. cluded. Vancouver Public Library (VPL) initiated the Working Together Project in 2004 to develop If you have a question or would like to schedule a methods for libraries to work with low-income visit, e-mail Ann at: [email protected]. communities using a community development approach. Six key lessons emerged:
• Library culture, rules and procedures, create significant barriers to inclusion.
• Same or consistent customer service, which does not take into account socio-economic dis- parity, results in inequitable services
• Planning relevant and effective library services for socially excluded community members re- quires a collaboration of equals between the community and the library. ONE BOOK PROGRAM • Relationship building is at the core of effective service planning. The One Book, One Nebraska title for 2011 is Ted Kooser’s Local Wonders. The System Office • Staff “soft skills” such as empathy, interpersonal how has ten copies available for loan to book competence, and open-mindedness are essen- discussion groups. tial. The One Book for Nebraska Kids is The Last • People want to see themselves represented in Newspaper Boy in America by Sue Corbett. The the library and have opportunity to participate. System Office has ten copies for loan.
A toolkit has been created so that other libraries may learn from this project and implement the Interested in Overdrive? Are your customers principles in their own communities. Learn more asking for downloadable eBooks? For down- at www.librariesincommunities.ca/. loadable audiobooks? Consider joining the Ne- braska Libraries OverDrive group at the start of the new subscription year—the deadline is Au- Want an author to Visit? gust 31, 2011. The first year’s cost for OverDrive include Meridian Library System Board member and for- a one-time $500 set-up fee plus the annual sub- mer school librarian Ann Matzke is available for scription fee. The annual subscription fee, which visits. Anne is the author of two (so far) K-2 is used to purchase new content, is 13 cents per books on basic math concepts. Her K-2 work- population served with a minimum of $500. So, if shops use hands-on activities from the books. your library’s population served is 3,846 or less, then your first year’s cost would be $1,000. Grades 3-6: Ann focuses on writing and illustrat- For more information, see: ing stories, drawing upon the graphic novel for- http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/netserv/pricing/ mat. overdrive.html