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Awards & Recognitions, Grant Opportunities
National Medal For Library and Museum Services
January 30th, 2009 | Permalink | Comments Off

The Institute of Museum and Library Services is accepting applications for the National Medal for Library and Museum Services. Applications are due on February 17, 2009.

Program Overview
The National Medal for Museum and Library Service (formerly the National Award) honors outstanding institutions that make significant and exceptional contributions to their communities. Selected institutions demonstrate extraordinary and innovative approaches to public service, exceeding the expected levels of community outreach and core programs generally associated with its services. The medal includes prizes of $10,000 to each recipient and an awards ceremony to be held in Washington, DC.

Qualifications and Criteria for Selection
The main qualification for selection is community service, as demonstrated by the institution’s ongoing commitment, at every level, to its community.

Nominations should describe:
• The institution’s goals in serving its community.
• The population served.
• How the institution works together with the community to achieve the goals.
• The outcome of this effort during the past two to three years.
• How the institution will sustain these efforts in the future.

The National Museum and Library Services Board reviews the nominations and makes recommendations to the IMLS Director, who makes the final selection.

Eligibility
Public or private nonprofit institutions are eligible to receive this award. Nominated institutions must be open to the general public for at least 120 days per year

Nomination Information
An institution may be nominated by one of its own employees or by a member of the community with a special interest in the institution. If you are an employee of the museum or library you are nominating, please state your title. If you are a member of the community, please indicate your particular interest in the institution.

Nomination Form

The nomination form can be located at: http://www.imls.gov/pdf/09_Medals_Nomination.pdf

Nominations must be postmarked by February 17, 2009 to this address (no faxes or emails will be accepted):

The National Medal for Museum and Library Service
Office of the Director
Institute of Museum and Library Services
1800 M St. NW 9th Floor
Washington, DC 20036-5802
Awards & Recognitions, Ohio IMLS LSTA
State Library Announces LSTA Exemplary Projects for FFY08
January 12th, 2009 | Permalink | Comments Off

As part of the annual LSTA State Program Report, the Institute of Museum and Library Services requests each state to designate 3-6 exemplary projects. Four projects were selected as exemplary projects for fiscal year 2008. Criteria for selection includes furthering the goals of the LSTA Five-Year Plan, an ability to be replicated or serve as a model for other areas of the state, and the impact being made on the targeted population.

Selected projects were:

Clermont County Public Library for the Every Child Ready to Read at Your Library project. The CCPL was in a unique position to aid parents by instructing them on developing early literacy skills in their children and also to assist childcare providers in incorporating these skills into their classrooms. Staff are also aligning the Library’s storytimes (babytime, toddler, preschool, and all-age) to address early literacy skill building. Library staff are becoming more active with other community organizations that support children, including early literacy activities. This project dovetails with the governor’s initiatives and with the State Library’s “Ohio Ready to Read” initiative and illustrates how a library can customize the state initiative to meet the local need.

Cleveland Public Library for the KnowItNow 24×7 Virtual Reference Project. This was the first full year that the KnowItNow project was administered and coordinated by CPL. The transition in administration was accomplished seamlessly and the project continues to be highly successful. A statewide coordinator has been hired to coordinate all aspects of the service as well as promoting the service at the library level. A significant development occurred in the spring when OhioLINK became a permanent KnowItNow partner. Additionally, CPL continues to work with L-Net (the Oregon statewide virtual reference service) on the implementation of an open-source platform for virtual reference. (This platform was successfully implemented in FFY09).

Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County to initiate a digitization project at the library. The focus of the project was to provide greater access to print materials with local significance, beginning with the City Directories for Hamilton County for the years 1819 through 1940. The project began as a collaboration between PLCHC and the Cincinnati Museum Center but led to the development of other organizational partnerships. Material is being loaned to PLCHC and digitized, thus expanding access to other library and historical society’s materials. The PLCHC continues to make its equipment and expertise available to other libraries and institutions across the state.

Southwestern Ohio Consortium on Higher Education (SOCHE) to increase access to digitized textbooks for qualified students with disabilities. Institutional collaboration among the 13 SOCHE institutions participating in the project was the foundation of the project. SOCHE worked with OhioLINK who agreed to create a virtual library repository of electronic textbooks which will allow any disability provider to access textbooks already converted by participant institutions. Discussions are now underway between SOCHE, OhioLINK, and the Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission to secure funding to expand the project statewide to include all Ohio postsecondary institutions with OhioLINK membership.
Awards & Recognitions, Grant Opportunities
IMLS Invites 2009 Coming Up Taller Award Nominations
December 16th, 2008 | Permalink | Comment?

Deadline-January 30

Washington, DC-The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is inviting nominations for the 2009 Coming Up Taller awards, which honor excellence in afterschool, out-of-school, and summer arts and humanities programs for underserved children and youth. Coming Up Taller is an initiative of the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities

(PCAH) in partnership with IMLS, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Click here for the nomination form.

Each year, the Coming Up Taller awards recognize and reward exceptional programs that cultivate character development and life skills in young people, in addition to presenting high-quality arts and humanities learning opportunities. Award recipients receive $10,000 each, an individualized plaque, and an invitation to attend the annual Coming Up Taller Leadership Enhancement Conference. PCAH and its partners encourage programs initiated by museums, libraries, performing arts organizations, universities, colleges, arts centers, community service organizations, schools, businesses, and eligible government entities to participate.

At the 2008 Coming Up Taller awards ceremony, Mrs. Laura Bush remarked,”

The study of the arts and humanities gives children the chance to be extraordinary and the power to be themselves. Today, we’re honoring 19 terrific programs that help young people use their creativity and their talents to succeed.”

Institute of Museum and Library Services The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 122,000 libraries and 17,500 museums.

The Institute’s mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas. The Institute works at the national level and in coordination with state and local organizations to sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge; enhance learning and innovation; and support professional development. To learn more about the Institute, please visit

www.imls.gov.

www.pcah.gov.

www.arts.gov.

www.neh.gov.
Awards & Recognitions
Winners of the 2008 Buckeye Children’s Book Award and the Teen Buckeye Book Award
December 1st, 2008 | Permalink | Comment?

The Buckeye Children’s Book Award Council announces the winners of the 2008 Buckeye Children’s Book Award and the Teen Buckeye Book Award. The following titles were chosen in an online voting process by young readers all across the state of Ohio. For Grades K-2: Bow-Wow Bugs a Bug, by Mark Newgarden and Megan Montague Cash (Harcourt, 2007) For Grades 3-5: Diary of a Wimpy Kid, by Jeff Kinney (Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2007) For Grades 6-8: Rules, by Cynthia Lord (Scholastic, 2006) Teen Buckeye Book Award: Eclipse (Twilight Saga Book Three) by Stephenie Meyer (Little, Brown Young Readers, 2007). The Buckeye Children’s and Teen Awards are the only statewide readers’ choice awards where students nominate titles as well as vote for the winners. Nominations for the 2009 award begin January 1, 2009. To be eligible for nomination, a book must have been written by an American author and be published in 2007 or 2008. For complete details visit the TBBA website: www.bcbookaward.info/teens and the BCBA website: www.bcbookaward.info or contact myself or the Council President, Christine Watters, cewatters@gmail.com
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Christina Getrost, Head of Teen Services BCBA Council Secretary
Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library
3512 Darrow Rd, Stow OH 44224
(330) 688-3295 www.smfpl.org
Announcments - Library Directors, Awards & Recognitions, Ohio Public Libraries
Ohio Libraries Ranked Number One in HAPLR 2008 Report
November 24th, 2008 | Permalink | Comment?

Six Ohio public libraries have been ranked number one in their population categories, in the 2008 Hennen American Public Library’s Ratings (HAPLR) report. The 2008 number one libraries include: Columbus Metropolitan Library, Washington-Centerville Public Library, North Canton Public Library, Twinsburg Public Library, Columbiana Public Library, and Grand Valley Public Library.

“Ohioans are not only enriched by the information and resources found in their local libraries, but also by their ability to bring people of all ages together,” said Ohio Governor Ted Strickland. “I congratulate the libraries recognized in this year’s rankings and celebrate their role in making their communities a great place to live and work.”

Thirteen public libraries in Ohio were recognized in the top five within their categories in the 2008 report including: Crestline Public Library, Centerburg Public Library, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Euclid Public Library, Madison Public Library, Medina County District Library, North Canton Public Library; Orrville Public Library, Porter Public Library, Twinsburg Public Library, Upper Arlington Public Library, Wadsworth Public Library, Wagnalls Public Library, Washington-Centerville Public Library, Worthington Public Library, and Wright Memorial Public Library.

According to Thomas J. Hennen Jr., his report identifies “the public libraries in America with the highest input and output measures. Statistics alone cannot define library excellence, of course, but I believe that the ratings numbers are still important.” Each library is rated within population categories ranging from 1,000 to 500,000 or more residents. Strong support for libraries in Ohio is a key factor in their success. Hennen factors state and local funding as well as spending and usage, and rates libraries higher for spending larger percentages of their budgets on library materials.

Ohio has a strong history of libraries achieving this recognition. The HARPLR reports began in 1999 and Ohio libraries have ranked in the top 10 for all reports. In overall scores the report has recognized the state of Ohio with a number one ranking in the country in every report. HARPLR is not an annual report and was not published in 2007. Libraries that have ranked in the top five in each the past five reports within their categories include: Columbus Metropolitan Library (number one in 2005 & 2008); Cuyahoga County Public Library (number one in 2004 & 2006); Medina County District Library, North Canton Public Library (number one in 2006 & 2008); Twinsburg Public Library (number one in 2003, 2004, 2006 & 2007); and Washington-Centerville Public Library (number one in 2004 & 2005).

Twelve libraries were honored within the top 10 rankings including: Bristol Public Library, Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, Columbiana Public Library, Geauga County Public Library, Grandview Heights Public Library, Kinsman Free Public Library, Lakewood Public Library, Perry Public Library, Rocky River Public Library, Stark County Public Library, Way Public Library, and Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library.

“We are fortunate in Ohio to have the support for libraries by local communities, and state and federal government,” said State Librarian Jo Budler. “It’s an honor for libraries in our state to be recognized as the best. With ongoing support Ohio’s public libraries will continue to provide this level of access to vital information and materials, online resources, and programs and services to all residents.”
Awards & Recognitions, Ohio Public Libraries
Library ranked among best in nation
November 3rd, 2008 | Permalink | Comment?

Thursday, October 23, 2008 Brunswick Sun Times

For the seventh year in a row, Medina County District Library ranks among the top five libraries of comparable size in the nation.

The annual Hennen’s American Public Library Ratings has been ranking libraries since 1999. Medina County District Library made the top five in 2000 and has remained there.

“Since being recognized as library of the year in 1998, we have been a leader among libraries. We hear thanks from patrons daily, but it’s great to be recognized nationally, and seven years in a row is exceptional,” says Carole Kowell, MCDL director.

The rating is based on 15 factors including circulation, staffing, materials, reference service and funding levels.
Awards & Recognitions, Ohio Public Libraries
Maybe Ohio should put “the library state” on its license plates – editorial
November 3rd, 2008 | Permalink | Comment?

The Cleveland Plain Dealer

Sunday, November 02, 2008

The latest Hennen’s survey confirms that Ohio’s public libraries, paced by Greater Cleveland’s, are the best in the United States.

That’s what can happen when people in Columbus work together.

Hennen’s brackets libraries by population, applies 15 measurements, such as how many users a library attracts and how strong its budget is, then compiles each bracket’s Top 10.

Greater Clevelanders will be proud to know Hennen’s ranks Cuyahoga County Public Library No. 2 nationwide among big American public library systems. (No. 1 is Columbus Metropolitan Library.) A dozen other Greater Cleveland libraries also landed national Top 10 rankings in their population slots: Euclid, Geauga County, Lakewood, Madison, Medina County, Perry, Rocky River, Twinsburg, Wadsworth, Westlake Porter, Wickliffe and Willoughby-Eastlake.

The keys to this success are satisfied taxpayers, hardworking library staffs and Columbus bipartisanship in 1985. Democratic Gov. Richard F. Celeste, a GOP Senate and a Democratic House created the Public Library Financing and Support Committee to bolster library funding and dedicated a small slice of Ohio’s income tax to libraries. The result has been superlative public libraries serving all Ohioans. By voting “yes” Tuesday on Issue 127, voters in communities served by the Cuyahoga County library system can keep their part of one of Ohio’s greatest assets healthy.
Announcments - Library Directors, Awards & Recognitions, Ohio Public Libraries
Seven public libraries from The News-Herald coverage area were recently ranked as some of the nation’s top libraries in the 2008 edition of Hennen’s American Public Library Ratings
November 3rd, 2008 | Permalink | Comment?

Wednesday, October 29, 2008 2:07 AM EDT

By Michael C. Butz

MButz@News-Herald.com

Seven public libraries from The News-Herald coverage area were recently ranked as some of the nation’s top libraries in the 2008 edition of Hennen’s American Public Library Ratings.

The rankings are broken down by service population sizes. In the category for serving 50,000, Euclid Public Library came in tied for third, Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library ranked sixth and Geauga County Public Library seventh.

“Our circulation is up, and we provide more reference help, but our funding has not increased,” said Kathy Dugan, library director for Willoughby-Eastlake. “Our high ranking … really demonstrates that we are managing our resources and tax dollars efficiently as we continue to provide high-quality service to our patrons and respond to their changing needs.”

Geauga Library Director Deborah F. O’Connor said it’s an honor to be recognized by peers.

“We always like it when there’s outside validation of what we’re doing, but I could’ve told you our library was wonderful without Mr. Hennen’s rankings,” she said.

Director Donna Perdzock felt that like most libraries on the list, one of the things that got Euclid’s library recognized were the services it offers its patrons.

“I think we have a strong collection and a lot of programs for children,” she said. “We have good, up-to-date computers and easy access to the Internet, and in these economic times, those resources are well used.”

The rankings are independently compiled by Thomas J. Hennen Jr., who rates, scores and ranks libraries on 15 input and output measures that take into account circulation, staffing, materials, reference service and funding levels.

In the category for a service population size of 10,000, Wickliffe Public Library ranked second while Madison Public Library ranked fourth.

“It means we’re working and doing the right things for our public,” said Wickliffe director Nancy Fisher. “We’d like to be No. 1, but we’re happy to be in the top 10, and we’ve been there this entire century.”

Perry Public Library ranked ninth in the category for libraries serving 2,500, marking the first time Perry has made the list.

“It was a pleasant surprise,” said director Virginia Sharp March. “Obviously, we don’t work to make the rankings, we work to serve the patrons. When our patrons are happy, we’re happy.”

The other local library to make the list was the Cuyahoga County Public Library, which ranked second in its category.
Awards & Recognitions, Scholarships
NOTSL Accepting Scholarship Applicatio
October 31st, 2008 | Permalink | Comment?

Each year the Northern Ohio Technical Services Librarians (NOTSL) awards scholarships to persons currently working in a professional, para-professional, or support position in a technical services area in an Ohio library, or to persons currently taking technical services related course work/training who plan a career in Technical Services.

NOTSL is now accepting applications for scholarships to fund activities that take place in the calendar year, from January to December of 2009.

One of these scholarships will be designated as the Jane Myers Cataloging and Metadata Scholarship and will be awarded to an individual whose focus is primarily on Technical Services Librarianship as it relates to cataloging. Applicants need not indicate that they are applying specifically for this scholarship, but only applicants who meet the Myers Scholarship’s criteria will be considered for this special designation.”

Send your scholarship requests now. The deadline for the 2009 award is December 8th and the recipients will receive the scholarship award notification in early January.

Requirements and Applications are available on the NOTSL web site at:

http://www.notsl.org /NOTSLscholarship_requirements.htm

http://www.notsl.org/NOTSLscholarship_form.htm

A list of recent scholarship winners is also available on the NOTSL web site at http://www.notsl.org/NOTSLscholarship.htm.

For additional information, contact Christopher Thornton, NOTSL Scholarship Chair at christopher.thornton@case.edu or 216-368-6229.

Margaret Maurer
Associate Professor, Head, Catalog & Metadata Kent State University Libraries & Media Services 370 Library, P.O. Box 5910 Kent, OH 44242-0001 USA

Editor, TechKNOW
mbmaurer@kent.edu
330.672.1702
Awards & Recognitions, Ohio Academic Libraries, Ohio Public Libraries, Ohio School Libaries
Library Journal Extends Deadline for Librarian of the Year Award to November 17, 2008
October 27th, 2008 | Permalink | Comment?

– Library Journal, 10/22/2008

Library Journal has extended the deadline for its Librarian of the Year Award to November 17, 2008. The award honors a professional librarian for outstanding achievement and accomplishments reflecting the loftiest service goals of the library profession. Nominating letters should name the candidate and describe in 500 words or less why the nominee is deserving of recognition. Supporting letters and accompanying material will be considered, but the nominating letter itself will be of prime importance.

Any working professional librarian in any type of library anywhere in North America (United States, Canada, Mexico) is eligible. People nominated in previous years are also eligible. Complete instructions are available here.

Send your nominations via email, or mail the nomination and supporting materials to:
Librarian of the Year
Library Journal
360 Park Avenue South.
New York, NY 10010

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Awards & Recognitions, Grant Opportunities

National Medal For Library and Museum Services

Awards & Recognitions, Ohio IMLS LSTA

State Library Announces LSTA Exemplary Projects for FFY08

Awards & Recognitions, Grant Opportunities

IMLS Invites 2009 Coming Up Taller Award Nominations

Awards & Recognitions

Winners of the 2008 Buckeye Children’s Book Award and the Teen Buckeye Book Award

Announcments - Library Directors, Awards & Recognitions, Ohio Public Libraries

Ohio Libraries Ranked Number One in HAPLR 2008 Report

Awards & Recognitions, Ohio Public Libraries

Library ranked among best in nation

Awards & Recognitions, Ohio Public Libraries

Maybe Ohio should put “the library state” on its license plates – editorial

Announcments - Library Directors, Awards & Recognitions, Ohio Public Libraries

Seven public libraries from The News-Herald coverage area were recently ranked as some of the nation’s top libraries in the 2008 edition of Hennen’s American Public Library Ratings

Awards & Recognitions, Scholarships

NOTSL Accepting Scholarship Applicatio

Awards & Recognitions, Ohio Academic Libraries, Ohio Public Libraries, Ohio School Libaries

Library Journal Extends Deadline for Librarian of the Year Award to November 17, 2008