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September 16, 2005

New Friday Notes: notes for next week
ANNOUNCEMENTS:

September 21 - Town Meeting

Rebuild Mississippi Libraries Fund

Sharman Smith, State Librarian of Mississippi (and State Librarian of Iowa from 1992 - 2001) sends the following information:

Friends of Mississippi Libraries, working with the Library Commission and the Mississippi Library Association, has established a fund for donations to rebuild those Mississippi libraries severely damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Tex-deductible donations can be made by sending contributions to:

Rebuild Mississippi Libraries Fund
c/o AmSouth Bank
210 E. Capitol Street
Jackson, MS 39201

EXCELLENCE IN SMALL AND/OR RURAL PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICE AWARD
honors a public library serving a population of 10,000 or less that demonstrates excellence of service to its community as exemplified by an overall service program or a special program of significant accomplishment. A plaque and a $1,000 honorarium are presented annually at the ALA Annual Conference. Established in 1991. Sponsored by EBSCO Subscription Services.
APPLICATION: http://www.pla.org/ala/pla/plaawards/excellenceawardapp2006.pdf

The recipient of this award is the Curtis Township Library, Glennie, MI. EBSCO Subscription Services donates $1,000 to honor a public library serving a population of 10,000 or fewer that demonstrates excellence in service to its community as exemplified by an overall service program or a special program of significant accomplishment.

NOVA - FREE LIBRARY GUIDE

Dear Librarian:

2005 marks the centennial of Einstein's famous equation E = mc2. In celebration, NOVA is offering a free library guide in connection with Einstein's Big Idea, a two-hour special about the people behind the equation. The program airs on PBS October 11, 2005 from 8 to 10pm (check local listings as dates and times may vary).

The 32-page library guide contains a poster, display sheets, reproducible handouts, and hands-on science activities-all designed to help visitors of all ages explore E = mc2. These materials can be used to launch or supplement displays and programs to spark visitors curiosity and inspire deeper investigations using the resources of your library.

The library guide will be distributed in August to public libraries nationwide. Start planning now by visiting NOVA Online (http://www.pbs.org/nova/einstein) where you'll find an online version of the guide as well as a preview clip of the program.

Thank you,
Ellen Robinson
WGBH

ABOUT THE LSA:

Lies I learned in library school. http://www.heatherandpatrick.com/library-lies.html#lies Patrick Huey was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease in October of 2003. Patrick's life was tragically cut short in February, 2004.

CE:
September 21 - Town Meeting

Basic Cataloging with Debra Tobias
West Union Sept 27, 2005 at West Union Gates Lab  9:00 - 3:30   

Due Date:
NEILSA closed dates: 11/11& 24&25, 12/23 & 26, 1/2/6

• September 21 - Town Meeting
• October 4 - 7:00 Greene - Butler County Meeting
• October 4, 2005, Howard County at Lime Springs at 7 P.M.
• October 17, at Aurora 7:00 Buchanan County Meeting - KD
• October 18 - Farmersburg 7:00 Clayton County Meeting - KD
• October 18 - Janesville 7:30 Bremer County Meeting
• October 19-21 ILA Annual, Dubuque
• October 24 9:00 Wellsburg Grundy County Meeting
• October 31 - Annual Survey Due
• November 3 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ossian Public Library - Winneshiek County Meeting
• December 23 & 26 - Christmas

Links:
Learning Activity Written Summary: http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/continuing-ed/online-learningactivitywrittensummary.htm
LSA web site: http://www.ilsa.lib.ia.us/siteindex.htm
NEILSA continuing education http://www.neilsa.org/classes/current.html
NEILSA e-rate Consortia Blog http://www.neilsa.org/cblog/index.cfm
NEILSA monthly calendar - http://www.neilsa.org/ncalendar/ncalendarmonth.cfm
NEILSA web site: http://neilsa.org
NEILSA yearly calendar - http://www.neilsa.org/ncalendar/ncalendar_results.cfm
NEILSA Friday Notes archives at: http://www.neilsa.org/fridays/friday.html
NWILSA Blog: http://nwilsblog.blogspot.com
State Calendar - http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/news/calendars/2005calendar.pdf
State Library CE web site at: http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/for-ia-libraries/continuing-ed/index.html
USAC (e-rate): http://www.sl.universalservice.org/

The 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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