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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
An important article fortrustees & other library leaders: http://www.iowalibraryassociation.org/associations/2221/files/Geneva%20Johnson%20Presentation.pdf

TheUnited States Postal Service has submitted a request to the Postal RateCommission to increase postage ratesby 5.4 percent for most classes ofmail. New postage rates are expected to go into effect on January8,2006. The proposed increase for first class letters up to one ounce is from $0.37 to $0.39. For a complete list ofrates, visit www.usps.com/ratecase.

Effective January 8, 2006
First-Class Mail

First Ounce	$0.39
Additional Ounce	0.24
CardRate	0.24

Library Mail

Southeastern LibraryServices Blog is posted at http://southeasternlsa.blogspot.com

ABOUT THE LSA:
 
  e-rate: Important NEW material at: http://www.neilsa.org/cblog/index.cfm

CE:

Description: "Library 101" is an orientation for brand new public librarydirectors. It's sponsored by the Iowa Library Service Areas four timeseachyear, typically in March, June, September, and December. This is a3‑hourprogram, touching on topics such as library board governance,budgeting, policydevelopment, collection development, etc. "Library 101" is meant toserve as an introduction to Iowa public library issues until such time as newdirectors canenroll in the Public Library Management courses. While it's intendedfor publiclibrary directors, support staff and personnel from other types oflibrariesare always welcome.  See http://www.library101.ilsa.lib.ia.us
  Who Should Attend: Public library directors new to theirpositions;interested staff.
  Level of Program:  Introductory
  Date: Friday, December 9, 2005
  Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
  Contact Hours: 3 (toward public librarian recertification)
  Place: ICN sites - West Union (761) & Waverly (660) [Tentative]
  Speakers: Bonnie McKewon, Northwest Library Services
  Fee: No charge
  Sponsor: IowaLibrary Service Areas
  Contact:  To register, contact your Library Service Area, www.neilsa.org/classes/current.html

On line CE – Learn about something new,Help new librarians,Earn a ce credit.
Take part in the Rural Librarian Wiki, contact Ken for password/registration.

 Due Date:
NEILSAclosed dates:24&25,  12/23 & 26, 1/2/6

• November 15 at7:00 pm in Dyersville, Delaware County Library Associationmeeting - KD
• December 23 & 26 - Christmas 
• Jan. 23, 20069 am - Conrad, Grundy CountyMeeting - ER
• January31, The Applicationand Report Form for AccreditationFY 06 will be due.
• April 4 -- New Hartford 7:00  - ButlerCounty Meeting - ER
• April 4, Howard County atRiceville at 7 pm - KD
• April 17, at Fairbank 7:00  BuchananCountyMeeting -  KD
• April18 at Plainfield 7:30 Bremer County Meeting - ER
• April 18 - Garnavillo 7:00 ClaytonCounty Meeting - KD
• July 20 Lansing 9:30 Alamakee County Association - KD
• September 27 - Waterloo TownMeeting (Waterloo Art and RecCenter)
• October 27 -- Arlington  09:30 Fayette County Meeting
• Nov. 2  at 7:00 p.m. at theSpillville PublicLibrary  - WinneshiekCounty Meeting - KD

he fine print stuff
  blog - Friday Notes 2 AT-  http://radio.weblogs.com/0108327/
EDITORS NOTES:
"x" & "xx" are catalogers shorthand for:  x = See & xx = See also
Edited by:
Ken Davenport - NEILSA Consultant davenport@neilsa.org

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LIBRARY SERVICE AREA

Board Meeting  January 9, 2005 2:00p.m.,ICN – Hudson Public Library & Elgin Public Library.