Free Online Education Opportunities for September 2011

Listed below are FREE programs American Management Association, Booklist, EDUCAUSE, Georgia Library Association, GrantSpace, Infopeople, InSync Training, Inc., Library Journal, Lyrasis, National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Nebraska Library Commission, Northwest Central, O’Reilly Webcasts, School Library Journal, Texas State Library & Archives, TL Virtual Cafe, University of Wyoming, and Webjunction will be webcasting during September.

In the event that you aren’t available during those times, or you would like to check out past webinars, here are the links to archived events:

VT Collections Salvage and Recovery Resources from NEDCC

Vermonters, NEDCC is here to help!

The Northeast Document Conservation Center is actively working with the
VT State Library, VT State Archives, and other VT institutions
responding to Hurricane Irene to distribute information about options
for salvage and recovery of cultural collections.

NEDCC has gathered resources including disaster assistance hotlines,
disaster recovery and remediation services, and collections care
information.

Follow this link:
http://www.nedcc.org/eblasts/2011VT_Floods.html

Please print and distribute to those without power or internet.

Northeast Document Conservation Center
Andover, MA
www.nedcc.org

Access to Universal Class Online Learning (Public Libraries)

Public Libraries that have registered barcode numbers or patron ID’s can now direct their users to the Universal Class Registration page.

Libraries that have registered may put this direct link to the registration page on their websites:

http://vermontstate.universalclass.com/register.htm

Your library users will not be able to enroll in these classes until:(1) your library’s barcodes numbers or patron ID’s have been registered (http://libraries.vermont.gov/barcodereg) and (2) Recorded Books has enabled those numbers for course registration.

ALA Emerging Leader Survey

From Kate Walker of the Anderson County Library in Anderson, SC:

We are members of the 2011 ALA Emerging Leaders class. Our group is working on a presentation for PLA 2012 and we would like to ask for your help. Could you please take a few minutes to fill out this short survey? Would it be possible to distribute the survey within the Vermont Library Association? We would appreciate it greatly.

Our research focuses on multi-generational library staff. Among other things, we are examining the cultural and philosophical differences as well as ways to strengthen collaboration, communication, and productivity when working with cross-generation colleagues.

This research will be presented at a session at PLA 2012 and possibly will be published.

Here is a link to the anonymous survey: http://tinyurl.com/PLA-ELsurvey

Vermont Arts Council Cultural Facilities Grant Workshops 9/6 – 9/8

The Vermont Arts Council has announced the fall workshops for grantseekers. Many libraries have found funding for their buildings with the Cultural Facilities Grants. To RSVP for a workshop or see more information:

http://www.vermontartscouncil.org/Grants/GrantseekerWorkshops/tabid/229/Default.aspx

Three grantseeker workshops are planned for those interested in learning more about our Cultural Facilities Grant Program. This program helps improve, revive or refurbish historic Vermont buildings as community and cultural gathering places. Awards range from $1000 to $30,000.

Tues. September 6 in Manchester at American Museum of Fly Fishing
Wed. September 7 in Moretown at Town Hall Montpelier at Vermont Arts Council
Thurs. September 8 in St. Johnsbury at Fairbanks Museum

IMPORTANT: Information on FEMA Resources for Libraries

Libraries:
I continue to get information from a variety of sources to help in libraries post-storm.

In order to get FEMA funding in Vermont, libraries should:

Document all damage – even the smallest amount of moisture/water. Take lots of photos and take good notes with dates.
Keep ALL receipts.
Document all volunteer activity with a log of names and times of signing in and signing out.

See below for more information.

Martha Reid
State Librarian
Vermont Department of Libraries
802-828-3265

Vermont Irene Aftermath Resource Guide from Marlboro College Rice-Aron Library

Marlboro College’s Rice-Aron Library has created a guide to post-Irene news and recovery resources. The focus is on southeastern Vermont, but others may find it of interest as well. Please feel free to reuse or modify if anything looks useful for your library or patrons.

http://libraryguides.marlboro.edu/irene

I hope that you and your libraries weathered the storm safely.

Best wishes,
Emily Alling
Library Director
Rice-Aron Library
Marlboro College

Flood Information on DOL Website

We have just put up a list of organizations and links that can help both libraries and the public with post-Irene information. It includes information for those affected, and for those who wish to volunteer. If you find other helpful links, please let us know. Here is our link:

http://libraries.vermont.gov

Grace Worcester Greene
Youth Services Consultant
Vermont Department of Libraries
109 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05609
Tel.: 802-828-6954
Fax: 802-828-1481
Email: grace.greene@state.vt.us

Need Information/Pictures From your Libraries

We need information and photos to document what is happening in libraries in this post-storm time. Please forward to me photos and stories from your library that illustrate damage that has occurred, changes in service to accommodate community needs, and that show how community members are using your libraries (folks using internet, phone, etc.) to cope with life post-Irene.

It’s an important story in our state and we want to make sure people know about what’s happening in our libraries.

My thanks to all of you – especially to those of you who are working under very difficult circumstances. My hat is off to you all!

I will send out our current assessment of public libraries later today.

Marty

Resources for Flood Damaged Historic Places

It’s obvious that Vermont has been extremely hard-hit by Hurricane Irene. While the winds have been minimal, torrential rains flooded brooks and rivers taking out hundreds of roads and bridges all throughout Vermont. Our hearts go out to the families of individuals lost or injured, and to all the people of Vermont whose beloved places have been damaged.

As a start, we’ve listed below sites for getting up-to-date information about the current condition of Vermont, a checklist of things to do as the flood waters recede, and resources that can help you in cleaning-up and rebuilding.

The Preservation Trust also offers matching grants up to $500 for Emergency Conditions and Engineering Assessments for non-profit, municipally-owned and commercial historic buildings throughout the state. These grants are made possible by in part by the National Trust for Historic Preservation through the Daniel K. Thorne Intervention Fund. If you would like to apply, please contact one of our staff below: