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LSTA Cycle 2006/07 Overview and Library Initiatives

Join Susan Hildreth, State Librarian, in this informative webcast discussing the final decisions on the 2006/07 LSTA cycle, including grant awards anticipated by June 30th. The session will cover various programs such as Local History Digital Resources, Cultural Crossroads, Public Library Staff Education, and the Eureka! Leadership Program. Learn about funding structures for Live Homework Help, application deadlines, and access details for library resources. Stay updated on the current state of library services and future initiatives aimed at enhancing community engagement and support for libraries.

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LSTA Cycle 2006/07 Overview and Library Initiatives

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  1. State Librarian’s Quarterly Webcast Susan Hildreth June 13, 2006 Noon – 1pm

  2. 2006/07 LSTA Cycle Final decisions/award letters issued by June 30th Grants Anticipated/Awarded • Local History Digital Resources Program - 7   • Cultural Crossroads Program - 7   • Public Library Staff Education Program - 63   • Competitive -  11  • Priority/ongoing - 28

  3. Public Library Directors Forum • Infopeople wiki • http://wiki.infopeople.org/index.php?title=PLDF_Wiki • OCLC’s Perceptions of Libraries and Information Resources (2005) • http://www.oclc.org/reports/2005perceptions.htm • Anne Marie Luthro, Envirosell – Best Practices • http://wiki.infopeople.org/pldf/AML_best_practices.pdf

  4. Live Homework Help • Cost-sharing Plan • Year 1 – LSTA 100% remote and in-library access • Year 2 – LSTA 75% remote, local funds 25% plus in-library access • Year 3 – LSTA 50% remote, local funds 50% plus in-library access • Year 4 – Local funds 100% • Application Information - Due July 7, 2006 http://www.library.ca.gov/html/lsta_app_06_07.cfm

  5. Family-Centered Early Learning • June 30            Intent to Apply available • July 12             Intent to Apply due • July 14             Full application available • August 25        Application due • September 22   Participants selected and announced  Check CSL website at www.library.ca.gov for more information

  6. Eureka! Leadership Program: Discover the Leader Within Exploring Library Leadership July – September 2006 Building Leadership Skills October 2006 – June 2007 Eureka! Leadership Institute 2007 – 2008 Leadership in Action 2008 For more information – check below and Infopeople website http://wiki.infopeople.org/pldf/leadership_handout.pdf

  7. Current State of CLSA Cooperative Library System Service Assessment http://www.library.ca.gov/assets/acrobat/CLSAReport.pdf Next Steps • Consideration of systems • How to best provide 2nd level reference • Best practices of delivery and other system services

  8. The Big Read • www.neabigread.org • NEA/IMLS Partnership • Positive Response to “Reading at Risk” • http://www.arts.gov/pub/ReadingAtRisk.pdf

  9. Long Overdue: Americans for Libraries Council Survey Results • www.publicagenda.org • Libraries = High credibility • Public values traditional & 21st century services • Civic leaders support libraries but not engaged • Libraries = Problem solvers, yet vulnerable • People support library funding when case is made

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