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Calling All Campers

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Vol. 11, No. 1

Winter 2019

NEWSLETTER FOR IDAHO LIBRARY TRUSTEES BY THE IDAHO COMMISSION FOR LIBRARIES

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The Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICfL) will host the 2019 Trustee Connections events at four locations around the state.

Trustee Connections -- Coming Soon!

March 30, 2019 Idaho Falls Public Library

April 6, 2019 Kuna District Library

April 27, 2019Jerome Public Library

May 4, 2019 Best Western University Inn, Moscow

The day-long training is designed for public library directors and trustees. Content will include: enhanced meetings, board self-evaluation, and the partnership between the director and board chair.

The sessions will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch will be provided.

Registration for each session may be found at https://libraries.idaho.gov/continuing-education/trustee-connections/. Registration for each session will be open until two weeks prior to the event.

For more information, contact ICfL Northern Idaho Field Consultant Emily Sitz at 208-882-8882 or via email at emily.sitz@libraries.idaho.gov.

ICfL CONTACTS

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AdministratorsAnn Joslin, State Librarian Dian Scott, Office Services SupervisorRandy Kemp, Program SupervisorRoger Dubois, Administrative Service ManagerStephanie Bailey-White, Deputy State Librarian

ConsultantsColleen Schowalter, Volunteer CoordinatorDeana Brown, Emerging Trends ConsultantDylan Baker, Broadband ConsultantEmily Sitz, Northern Idaho Library ConsultantJeannie Standal, School Library ConsultantJennifer Redford, Youth Services Consultant Kevin Tomlinson, Southwest/South Central Idaho Library ConsultantKristina Taylor, Youth Services Project Coord. Patrick Bodily, Eastern Idaho Library Consultant Staci Shaw, Youth Services Consultant Sue Walker, Talking Book Service Librarian / ConsultantTammy Hawley-House, Continuing Education Consultant

LiLI, Web, Information, & Records SpecialistsAllison Floyd, LiLI LibrarianBen Bibikov, Web Designer Donna Eggers, Public Information Officer Edgar Correa, Web DeveloperKaren Parsons, Technical Records Specialist

Grants & ContractsJamie Mott, Grants/Contracts Officer

CatalogingAllison Floyd, State Publications, Cataloging, and Aquisitions Librarian

The Idaho Commission for Libraries assists libraries to build the capacity to

better serve their communities.

Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICfL)

325 W. State St.Boise, ID 83702-6055

208-334-2150 / 800-458-3271Main/Southwestern Field Office

220 E. 5th St., Ste. 307 1820 E. 17th St., Suite 130Moscow, ID 83843 Idaho Falls, ID 83404208-882-8882 208-525-7211Northern Field Office Eastern Field Office

https://libraries.idaho.gov

ICfL COMMISSIONERSDave Mecham, Janet Franklin, John Held,

Mark Alldredge, and Pat Raffee.

Training for Youth Services Staff --Coming this Spring

This spring, staff of the Idaho Commission for Libraries’ (ICfL) Read to Me (RTM) program will hold regional training for youth services staff who work in Idaho libraries.

Training will be held:March 29, 2019 -- Clarion Inn, PocatelloApril 12, 2019 -- Oxford Suites, BoiseMay 2, 2019 -- Best Western University Inn, Moscow

The one-day training is free to attend, and lunch will be provided; however, travel expenses will not be paid.

The training will include: back-to-the-basics on storytimes; a showcase of a variety of programs and how they should be evaluated; and a preview of new program opportunities.

For more information and registration, please visit: https://libraries.idaho.gov/rtm-regional-trainings-registration-info/.

Summer ReadingThe 2019 summer reading program manuals were shipped to libraries in December. This year’s theme is “Universe of Stories,” to tie in with the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.

Make It TrainingThe Idaho Commission for Libraries’ (ICfL) two-day Make It regional training will be held:

March 26 and 27, 2019 -- BoiseApril 10 and 11, 2019 -- Idaho FallsApril 17 and 18, 2019 -- Moscow

For more information, please visit: https://libraries.idaho.gov/stem/make-it/.

Applications are open for Bright Futures outreach opportunities. These are opt-in programs for Idaho public libraries to reach more underserved children and families with summer reading programs and messaging. For more information, please visit: https://libraries.idaho.gov/bright-futures-program-applications-now-open/.

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Emporia State to Bring Its MLS Program to IdahoThere was more than enough interest from the Idaho library community for Emporia State University to bring its library science program to the Gem State.

Students will be able to earn their Master of Library Science (MLS) degree through Emporia’s blended classroom approach, which includes face-to-face and online classes. This hybrid MLS program allows students the flexibility of the online component, along with the interactive, in-person classroom experience that is missing from many programs.

Classes are scheduled to begin September 2019. The face-to-face classes will be held at the Boise office of the Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICfL), and they will be taught by faculty of Emporia State University.

Financial assistance may be available through the ICfL’s continuing education program and/or Emporia State University in the form of scholarships.

2019 YALSA Webinars Paid For by the ICfL

The Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICfL) has paid for all Idaho libraries to have access to the members-only webinars from the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) for 2019.

For the link to gain free access to these webinars, contact ICfL Youth Services Consultant Jennifer Redford at 208-334-2150 or via email at: jennifer.redford@libraries.idaho.gov.

For more information on YALSA, please visit: http://www.ala.org/yalsa/.

Calling All Campers

In June, the Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICfL) will host a three-day Futures Camp, where Idaho library staff will gather to dream, envision, and shape the future of libraries. The site of the event will be the new Cruzen-Murray Library on the historic College of Idaho campus in Caldwell.

Campers will be chosen through a competitive application process. For more information, please visit: https://libraries.idaho.gov/continuing-education/idaho-libraries-futures-camp/.

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New (ish) to the Crew

Do your staff and patrons travel your library’s internet like they are cruising down the open road in a sports car, or is it more like a Southern California freeway -- gridlock?

If your broadband could use a boost, there are programs to make that happen -- at little or no cost.

E-rate is the federal mechanism through which libraries and schools obtain high-speed internet access at a rate discounted from the provider of between 20 and 90 percent. In Idaho, the portion of the internet access costs not discounted (covered) under E-rate can then be eligible for reimbursement from the state under its Education Opportunity Resource (EOR) Act.

For example, if a library applied and received a discount on its internet bill of 80 percent under E-rate, it would then apply to get the remaining 20 percent reimbursed under Idaho’s EOR program -- bringing the library’s cost to zero.

For more information and/or assistance, contact the Idaho Commission for Libraries’ Broadband Consultant Dylan Baker at 208-334-2150 or via email at dylan.baker@libraries.idaho.gov.

For additional information on broadband, including the Broadband Toolkit Improvement Program (BTIP), visit: https://libraries.idaho.gov/broadband. The workbook included in the BTIP initiative contains definitions, explanations, and examples. In addition, the workbook is a good broadband resource for the library to complete and keep on hand. The information is helpful when training new staff, discussing the library’s needs with legislators and local officials, and much more!

Is Your Internet Traffic Gridlocked?

Recently, the Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICfL) has welcomed several new staff members.

Randy Kemp joined the ICfL as its program supervisor. Kemp’s work focuses on establishing and/or strengthening the ICfL’s partnerships among Idaho state agencies, nonprofits, business communities, and Idaho libraries, with the goal of building the capacity and influence of libraries in their local communities, as well as at the regional and state levels. Kemp joined the ICfL from The Community Library in Ketchum, where he was the regional history digital collections and systems librarian.

Deana Brown is the ICfL’s emerging trends consultant, which is a newly created role designed to help Idaho’s libraries be “future ready.” Brown will also support the ICfL Make It program, STEAM projects, and other initiatives related to current and future trends, such as mid-life adults. Brown previously worked for several public and academic libraries, most recently at Boise State University, where she was an assistant professor/librarian.

Jennifer Redford joined the ICfL as a youth services consultant, focusing on teen programs and services, along with early literacy initiatives. A native Idahoan, Redford previously worked for Boise Public Library, most recently as a branch librarian.

Angela Lints is a new member of the ICfL support staff. She assists with various programs and helps to ensure they run smoothly. Lints moved to Idaho from the Sunshine State (Florida).

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Maybe you are familiar with Libraries Linking Idaho (LiLI) and its uses in the classroom. From kindergarten through college, LiLI has the tools, test prep, research databases, and more to help students of all ages.

But did you know that LiLI also brings Idahoans free access to a wealth of resources that fulfill a wide variety of needs and interests which go far beyond the classroom?

Whether it is learning a language with Pronunciator, exploring your family tree through MyHeritage, consulting Chilton for your DIY auto repair needs, changing careers, starting a business, sharpening your software skills via Learning Express Library, or finding ways to stay healthy, LiLI has you covered -- 24/7.

From discovering where you came from, to determining where you’re going, visit lili.org.

Learn Lots with

Idaho has been selected as one of 14 states to partner with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to bring the “NASA @ My Library” program to libraries throughout the Gem State, particularly those in small and/or rural areas. The traveling activity kits will be utilized by library staff to enrich their programming related to earth and space science.

Goals of the program include using the lure of space to interest children in math and science and to expose youngsters in isolated and/or underserved areas of the state to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in fun, engaging ways.

The Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICfL) will manage the program for the state. The “NASA @ My Library” initiative runs through December 2019.

There are two NASA kits available for check out. Kit #1 is the “Sun-Earth-Moon Connections Kit.” It focuses on activities and experiences that better help patrons understand their place in space and how the sun and moon impact our planet. Kit #2 is the “Be a NASA Detective: Expanding Your Senses” kit. It focuses on activities and experiences that help patrons be more comfortable using tools of science and making predictions based on their observations.

For more information, please visit: https://libraries.idaho.gov/nasa-is-coming-to-idaho/ or contact the ICfL’s Emerging Trends Consultant Deana Brown at 208-334-2150 or via email at: deana.brown@libraries.idaho.gov.

“NASA @ My Library” is funded by NASA’s Science Mission Directorate (SMD). For more information about the SMD, visit: https://science.nasa.gov/learners. Key national partners for the “NASA @ My Library” initiative include: the Space Science Institute and its National Center for Interactive Learning (NCIL) at ncil.spacescience.org; the American Library Association; the Cornerstones of Science, Lunar, and Planetary Institute, and the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies.

NASA Is Coming to Idaho

Idaho Commission for Libraries 325 W. State St. Boise, ID 83702-6072 https://libraries.idaho.gov. The Idaho Commission for Libraries assists libraries to build the capacity to better serve their communities.

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325 W. State St.Boise, ID 83702-6055

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONU.S. POSTAGE PAIDBoise, Idaho 83702

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This project is made possible, in part, by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Changes to Contact InfoIf you have a new trustee and/or the contact information for a trustee or director has changed,

please contact John Shinn at the ICfL with that information. John’s email is: john.shinn@libraries.idaho.gov. The phone number is 208-334-2150 / 800-458-3271.

Trustees from all types of libraries can participate in the United for Libraries electronic discussion group, which is focused on topics of interest to library trustees. For more, please visit: http://www.ala.org/united/trustees/electronic-discussion-group.

United for Libraries also has a discussion group for friends groups which is: http://www.ala.org/united/friends/electronic-discussion-group.

And there is one for library foundations: http://www.ala.org/united/foundations/electronic-discussion-group.

Electronic Discussion Group for Trustees