The State Library has signed a contract with OVERDRIVE to provide downloadable audio books to New Hampshire libraries. The digital content that will be available to patrons of libraries that become members of the consortium is currently being formed. Our goal at the State Library is to run this program very much like the statewide database program NHewLINK. Unlike the databases that are paid for by the State Library, the Audio book consortium is a financial partnership of the State Library and those libraries that want to provide this service.
The fee to join the consortium is $1,000 per year for libraries serving more that 10,000 and $500 for those serving fewer than 10,000. The set-up fees and the annual fees will be paid by the State Library. The individual library set-up costs from OVERDRIVE estimated to be $600 can be paid for with a grant that libraries may apply for to the State Library. All money collected from annual membership fees will be used to purchase content form OVERDRIVE. All public libraries are eligible to become members of the consortium. There are no penalties accessed for leaving the consortium and none of the fees paid will be refunded to the library if it chooses to with draw at any time.
Membership payments are currently being accepted from libraries that want to join the consortium. Any library wishing to join should send an e-mail to Michael York at myork@library.state.nh.us indicating interest. An e-mail will be sent with an invoice attached; return the invoice via regular USPS with a check per the instructions on the invoice and you will be on the membership list. If you have any question please contact Michael York at the State Library.
The New Hampshire State Library is offering conservation grants through the Conservation License Plate Program to non-profit or public institutions for the preservation and conservation of publicly owned cultural resources. Grants are awarded for activities that will enhance access to resources and safeguard rare or endangered treasures.
The New Hampshire General Court passed the Conservation License Plate or "Moose Plate" initiative in 1998 as a way to supplement existing state conservation and preservation programs with funding through voluntary public purchases of the plates. The Conservation License Plate supports the protection of critical resources in New Hampshire, from scenic lands to historic sites to wildlife. Revenues from the sale of the plate are distributed through five state agencies.
Janet Eklund, Administrator of Library Operations for the State Library said, "Since the program began in 2003, the State Library has received 63 applications totaling $351,998 and funded 34 awards totaling $162,316. It is very exciting to be a part of this process and to award these grants to all the very deserving communities and organizations making an important contribution to preserving New Hampshire’s treasures."
Applications are due on August 31, 2006 and the Grants will be awarded in October 2006. For more information, please visit www.nh.gov/nhsl/services/librarians/moose or contact Janet Eklund at 603.271.2393 or at jeklund@library.state.nh.us.
Nomination forms for the 2006 READS Award of Excellence are now available on the READS website www.nh.gov/nhla/reads.htm
This annual award is presented to a library staff member who provides outstanding direct or indirect service to library users in the reference or adult services area. The award recipient will be recognized at the READS Annual Fall program and will receive a year’s paid membership to NHLA and READS.
The deadline for nominations is August 1st.
Visit www.nh.gov/nhla/READSaward.htm for nomination forms and more information.
Doesn’t someone you know deserve recognition?
I have had several requests to add the GSF nominees to my daily podcasts so that is just what I will do. Since I only do one booktalk a day, it will take 25
days to get it done :-) So far I have added Birney -- Seven wonders and Arnold -- Golden & grey.
To listen to the podcasts on the computer, go to http://www.nancykeane.com/rss.html and click on the one you want to listen to.
To subscribe to the daily podcast, start up itunes, click on "Advanced" at the top, "Subscribe to Podcast" and when it asked for the URL, type in http://www.nancykeane.com/rss.xml
Enjoy
Nancy
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Nancy J. Keane nancy@nancykeane.com
"Big Book of Children's Reading Lists" (2006); "Middle School Pathfinders" (2005);
"Using Literature in the Middle School Classroom" (2005) ;
"Booktalking Across the Curriculum" (2002) ;
"Teaching ... Through Literature" (2002);"Booktalks and Beyond" (2001)
Rundlett Middle School 144 South Street Concord, New Hampshire 03301
Recipient 2004 ALSC/Sagebrush Education Resources Literature Program Award
Recipient 2002 N.H.Excellence in Education Award (EDies)
Booktalks Page http://www.nancykeane.com/booktalks
Do the best you can and maintain a sense of humor
Going to the ALA Conference?
Picture Yourself in the WebJunction Community Join your virtual WebJunction colleagues for an in-person member reception on Friday, June 23. Celebrate 3 years of learning and sharing through WebJunction.org AND have your picture taken with WebJunction's own "Curious George" or a surprise guest!
We will also be honoring the recipient of the first annual WebJunction Member Choice Awards. Please nominate those members who have made an impact on WebJunction and on their library or professional community. To nominate, go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=26132123909
WHAT: WebJunction member reception
WHEN: Friday, June 23, 6:00 - 7:30 pm EST
WHERE: New Orleans Marriott at the Convention Center, Room Crescent C/D
Register: www.oclc.org/info/ala
Please also check out many other WebJunction programs/events at ALA
WebJunction e-Learning Focus Group
Time: Saturday, June 24, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Place: Wyndham Canal Place - Magnolia I
E-Learning Clearinghouse Demo
Time: Saturday, June 24, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Place: OCLC Blue Suite
What's New in TechAtlas
Time: Monday, June 26, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Place: OCLC Blue Suite
Demos at the OCLC Booth #1816 on WebJunction Tools:
Saturday, June 24
10:05 am - 10:20 am - E-Learning Clearinghouse
3:35 pm - 3:50 pm - TechAtlas
Sunday, June 25
10:05 am - 10:20 am - TechAtlas
3:35 pm - 3:50 pm - E-Learning Clearinghouse
Monday, June 26
10:05 am - 10:20 am -E- Learning Clearinghouse 3:35-3:50 - TechAtlas
NHAG Spring Meeting: "An Introduction to Digital Imaging"
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Henry I. Baldwin Forestry Education Center Fox State Forest Center Street, Hillsborough, NH
Please join New Hampshire Archives Group for their spring meeting on June 28, 2006 from 9-3:00.
Morning Session is Outreach Through Technology; presenters are Gilman Shattuck of Hillsborough Historical Society and Susan Fischer of Historical Society of Amherst, NH. Learn how the curators of two local historical societies are making the most of their archives through their respective digitization projects.
Afternoon Session is "Digital Imaging Basics"; presenter is Eleta Exline, Digital Librarian, University of New Hampshire. Eleta will give an overview and digital imaging basics including equipment, simple color management techniques, image quality, file formats, and digitization workflow.
Lunch and membership meeting from 12:00-1:00 pm. There will be tours of Franklin Pierce Homestead (Routes 9 & 31) at 1:30-2:30 pm and 3:30-4:30 pm (limited to 15 individuals per tour).
Please contact Elizabeth Slomba at 603-862-2956 or eslomba@unh.edu to rsvp. $15 for NHAG members; $20 for non-members. Directions to Fox State Forest may be found on their website:
www.nh.gov/dred/divisions/forestandlands/bureaus/forestmanagement/FoxLocationMap.htm
(Please note that this meeting was rescheduled from May 17, 2006)
