volume #5 issue#6

February 7, 2008

Prairie Views: the newsletter of the Prairie Area Library System

System News

Our Condolences
to Sandy Tedder, Senior Cataloger at PALS, on the death of her father, Graham Yuill this week. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sandy and her family during this difficult time.

Events/Continuous Learning
CLeO: All continuous learning events sponsored by PALS are open to all staff or representatives of member libraries. Registration is required for all PALS continuous learning programs. To register, visit the PALS CLeO at http://www.palsnet.info/events/

Information on registration, how to set up a CLeO account, and PALS procedures for continuous learning can be found on the PALS website at: http://www.palsnet.info/services/cl/default.asp

PALS Events by Month

Expand Your Horizons: Use FY2009 LSTA Grants to Do More for Your Customers
Karen Egan, LSTA Grant Consultant, and Alyce Scott, Digital Imaging Program Manager, at the Illinois State Library(ISL) have agreed to present to PALS members about the new FY2009 LSTA Grant offerings on March 4th at 1:30 PM. This is an exciting opportunity to learn directly from ISL staff about the possibilities of this year’s grant offerings. The program will be available at all 8 PALS videoconference locations—the three service centers—Coal Valley, Rockford, and Shorewood—as well as the other five neighborhoods—Highland Campus West in Elizabeth, Kankakee PL, LaSalle PL, Sterling PL, and Sycamore PL. Please register at www.palsnet.info/events. At March 4th on the calendar you will find a separate registration for each location, please register for the place where you plan to attend.

Karen will walk you through the FY2009 LSTA grant offerings pointing out important aspects, and noting differences from previous years requirements or procedures. You will have the opportunity to ask questions about the FY2009 offerings and to hear about tips and techniques to make your grant application(s) more effective. The questions can be submitted prior to the presentation by sending them to Nancy Smith (nancys@palsnet.info) or Jane Lenser (janel@palsnet.info).

Joining Karen in the presentation will be Alyce Scott, Digital Imaging Program Manager at the State Library. Alyce will speak specifically about the digital imaging projects stressing three points: what are digital projects; what to do to get ready to apply for one; what type of projects ISL is looking to fund?

Letters of Intent are due April 2nd and the Applications on May 12th. Grant offerings can be found at: http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/library/what_we_do/lsta2009.html. To look at grant ideas submitted in previous years, go to http://www.palsnet.info/services/consulting/lsta.asp on the PALS Website or http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/library/what_we_do/wish.html on the State Library website.

Karen is planning to present from the Shorewood Service Center but Alyce will be joining us from Springfield.

Audio Description Workshops
Did your library receive a digital imaging grant from the Illinois State Library? Do you want to learn how to make your digital images more accessible not only for the visually impaired but for everyone visiting your site? Come to one of six workshops Alliance Library System is sponsoring to learn how to write and produce audio descriptions for your images. Tom Peters of TAP Information Services will be conducting these free and informative workshops.

Places, Dates, Times:
Six workshops, each covering the same basic material, will be held in the following locations:
* Decatur: Thursday, March 6, 1:00 to 4:00 at the Rolling Prairie Library System offices, 345 West Eldorado Street
* Carterville: Friday, March 7, 9:00 to noon at the Shawnee Library System offices, 607 South Greenbriar Road
* Champaign: Thursday, March 13, 9:00 to noon at the Lincoln Trail Libraries System offices, 1704 West Interstate Drive
* Coal Valley: Friday, March 14, 9:00 to noon at the Prairie Area Library System Service Center, 220 West 23rd Avenue
* Quincy: Tuesday, March 18th from 1:00 to 4:00 at the Quincy University Brenner Library, 1800 College Avenue
* Chicago: Thursday, April 3, 9:00 to noon at the Library of the DePaul University Loop Campus, 1 East Jackson Boulevard

Registration is Free, Online, and Easy: http://tinyurl.com/3cfvc2

What is audio description? Audio Description (AD) is a narrative technique that makes visual images more accessible to blind and low-vision people by producing written and audible descriptions of non-verbal visual information, such as digital photographs, television programs, motion pictures, and live events. For more information, take a look at the Audio Description Illinois website at http://www.alsaudioillinois.net. For more information about the workshops, contact Tom Peters of TAP Information Services at tapinformation@yahoo.com. These workshops were made possible by a Library Services and Technology Act from the Illinois State Library, a division of the Office of Secretary of State.

Bridges Out of Poverty Workshop in Madison
Dates: April 23 - 24, 2008
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Room 325/326, The Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street, Madison, WI 53706
Fee: $275
CEUs: 2.0
Bridges Out of Poverty is a powerful tool for change. If your library works with people from poverty, only a deeper understanding of their challenges--and strengths--will help you know how to create opportunities for success. During the two-day workshop, you will learn how to help by building community partnerships, fostering relationships, and mentoring patrons in need.

Highlights include:
1. Redesign programs to better serve people in poverty
2. Build skill sets for management to help guide employees
3. Upgrade training for front-line circulation and reference staff
4. Enrich your patrons' lives and create positive change

Jodi Pfarr, M.Div., of Minneapolis, MN, is a consultant for Catholic Charities in the areas of staff development and program enhancement. Additionally, she is a chaplain, a certified critical de-briefer for the St. Paul Police Department, and a board member of the Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association. Previously, she has served as a manager for a homeless shelter, a special needs shelter, and a women's shelter for the Salvation Army.

For full information or to register (other than SCLS members), visit http://www.slis.wisc.edu/continueed/bridges.html

ILA RTSF Technology Interest Group Meeting
You are invited to "Defusing the Buzz: What New Technologies Really Mean For Your Library," a talk by Catherine Sanders Reach, Director of the American Bar Association Legal Technology Resource Center on April 3, from 1:00-4:00 pm at the Library of the DePaul University Loop Campus, 1 East Jackson Boulevard. Following Catherine's presentation, there will be a discussion on the top tech trends of interest to attendees. This meeting is free to anyone who would like to attend and is sponsored by the ILA RTSF Technology Interest Group. To register for this meeting and to vote for the trends you would like to discuss, go to http://tomandvickipeters.org/tinc?key=htz188hO&formname=ILARTSFTTT200804. For more information on this event, please contact Lori Bell at Alliance Library System at lbell@alliancelibrarysystem.com or Tom Peters of TAP Information Services at tapinformation@yahoo.com

Virtual Worlds: Libraries, Education and Museums Conference
Join us in Second Life on March 8 for a conference on virtual worlds and libraries, education and museums! The purpose of this conference is to provide a gathering place for librarians, information professionals, educators, museologists, and others to learn about and discuss the educational, informational, and cultural opportunities of virtual worlds. There will be a variety of presentations to attend including keynote programs by Kitty Pope, Executive Director of the Alliance Library System, Barbara Galik, Director of the Cullom-Davis Library at Bradley University, Doug McDavid from IBM, and Christy Confetti Higgins from Sun. For more information on and to register for the conference, visit the conference website at http://www.alliancelibraries.info/virtualworlds/ The conference is organized by Alliance Library System, TAP Information Services, IBM, and Sun. For more information on attending or presenting, contact Lori Bell at Alliance Library System at lbell@alliancelibrarysystem.com or Tom Peters at tapinformation@yahoo.com

Member News

“Lit Wits: Writers Read at Augustana”
Novelist Elizabeth McCracken to Read at Augustana College in the Series, (Augustana College, Rock Island, IL) – Critically acclaimed novelist Elizabeth McCracken will read from her work March 13 at the Wallenberg Hall, Denkmann Building, at 7:00 p.m.

Missing Books - members are welcome to post information about materials that are missing in transit. As with all Prairie Views submissions, please send

Missing in transit from Sauk Valley Community College to Hall High School _Farmall: the red tractor that revolutionized farming_ by Randy Leffingwell. TL233.6 .I38 2007.
Missing in transit from Sauk Valley Community College to Morris Area Public Library _The outstreched shadow_ by Mercedes Lackey.

Freebies/Exchanges/For Sale/Wanted

Prairie Area Library System offers a means for members to share discarded items to needy libraries. Procedures are outlined in the Reference Member Services Guide http://www.palsnet.info/services/reference/reference_guide.asp They are also outlined below.

Libraries wanting to offer up materials can email to Prairie Views, providing the following information:
*Library's name and phone number
*Title(s) of the items discarded

A list will be compiled for inclusion in the weekly Prairie Views newsletter. Anyone interested in freebies are to contact the library directly, (no earlier than Monday following the listing). Members are responsible for making their own arrangements. The PALS van delivery may be available for transporting items, as space and time permits. Contact your Service Center Delivery Manager to arrange for delivery of large shipments.

PALS Members - please remember that you are asked to not request or release any items whether they are Free or For Sale until Monday following the publication of the announcement in Prairie Views. This gives library staff a chance to see the message and request the materials if they are interested. Thanks for your cooperation - we have had several complaints in recent weeks about items being released before Monday.

St. Ambrose University Library
2007 Illinois Manufacturers Directory.
2006 Peterson’s Graduate Professional Programs, An Overview, Book 1.

If interested contact:
Joyce Haack
Phone (563) 333-6247
Email: haackjoycea@sau.edu

Joliet West High School
These are free for the taking – first “ called” first served :
3 packages (1000) Gaylord Continuous “smooth perf” Catalog Cards sets – MCS313-P246
barcode scanner - Quick Scan PSC – manufactured April 1997 + Power Wedge tm20

Contact:
Barb Peterson J
oliet West HS
815 727 6952 (Mon.-Fri.)
Available until February 15.

Reddick Library
has to giveaway : Hoover's Handbook of Private Companies. 2006
If interested please email Elaine Champman, emchapman@reddicklibrary.org

Job Openings
Jobs can be submitted on the PALS website at http://www.palsnet.info/jobs/ or by sending them to prairieviews@palsnet.info. All jobs submitted by either method will be included in Prairie Views for one week and will be posted for 120 days on the PALS website unless the library posting the job requests that it be removed before 120 days. Visit http://www.palsnet.info/jobs/ to views all the job ads that PALS currently has posted.

Reference Assistant
The Plainfield Public Library has an opening for a part-time Reference Assistant.
* The duties of this position include reference, readers’ advisory, the ability to use and instruct others in the use of computer resources and assisting with various departmental projects, including periodical maintenance.
* An LTA certificate with two years library experience or Bachelor’s degree plus one year reference experience is required. 20-25 hours a week, including evenings and weekends.
* Hourly rate is $15.83, with benefits.

Please send résumé and the contact information for three references to:
Michelle Y. Roubal
Head of Reference and Reader Services
Plainfield Public Library District
15025 S. Illinois Street
Plainfield, IL 60455
Email: mroubal@plainfield.lib.il.us

Substitute Reference Librarian
The Plainfield Public Library has an opening for a Substitute Reference Librarian. The ideal candidate for this position would be a librarian living or working in the region with availability on evenings and weekends. The substitute fills in at the Adult Reference Desk when the library experiences staff shortages. The applicant should possess excellent customer service skills and have experience in adult reference.
* The duties of this position include reference, readers’ advisory, and the ability to use and instruct others in the use of computer resources. *An ALA/MLS degree required with one year of experience and access to a vehicle.
* Hourly rate is $18.99

Please send résumé and the contact information for three references to:
Michelle Y. Roubal
Head of Reference and Reader Services
Plainfield Public Library District
15025 S. Illinois Street
Plainfield, IL 60455
Email: mroubal@plainfield.lib.il.us

Library Director
The Niles Public Library District Board has an exciting opportunity for a library director with strong communication, people, team building, and fiscal management skills. We are seeking someone to provide leadership to the board and an exceptional staff in developing and strengthening library programs and services, leading in the effective use of technology, and establishing strong relationships with local businesses, organizations and government. Niles is located 15 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, and the District has a population of 58,218 people. The collection includes over 235,000 items, with a circulation last year of over 1,069,000. The staff is made up of 103 employees (74 FTEs), and the library’s current operating budget is $5 million.
Visit the Library’s Web site at http://www.nileslibrary.org.
* Minimum Qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited library education program, plus 7 years of progressively responsible professional public library experience, at least 3 of which are in an administrative capacity, with demonstrated management ability in administration, budgeting, planning, fundraising, and supervision. A dynamic, outgoing, and creative individual who will ensure that departments are coordinated to provide maximum communication and productivity and provide an atmosphere which encourages openness, trust, cooperation and participation.
* Salary: $95,000.00, depending on qualifications.

Send cover letter and resume by April 1 to:
Miriam Pollack
Miriam Pollack & Associates
1066 Shermer Road
Northbrook, IL 60062.
Email: miriampollack@comcast.net.

Reference and ILL News
No News this week.

Youth Services and School Library News

School Library Grants
Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has awarded Fiscal Year 2008 school library per capita grants totaling almost $1.4 million to 718 public school districts. The funds will help provide important library services to nearly 2 million students in more than 3,400 school libraries. "My office is proud to award these grants every year to help school libraries purchase books and subscriptions to valuable electronic resources, improve technology, and to support student research efforts," White said. "These funds enhance student learning and help school libraries provide high quality services. Illinois was the first state in the nation to enact a public school library per capita grant program, and our program remains an overwhelming success." White said studies have proven conclusively that student achievement is positively impacted by the presence of libraries in schools. Students with access to better-staffed libraries, computers connected to library catalogs and databases, and larger, more current book collections do better on tests and have higher test scores. The grant funds must be used to support the services of the district's school library media program. Funds may not be used for capital improvements such as shelving or wiring. This year's grants provide $0.72 per student to support school library services. Grants are available to tax supported public school districts that are members of one of Illinois' regional library systems. "School librarians and staff employed in our school libraries work very hard to help students achieve their utmost potential," White said. "I am pleased that this grant program helps keep our school libraries strong, and gives our students access to the essential resources they need to be successful."

Public Library News

Bookmarks for Public Libraries
The Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services division has generously donated some new bookmarks to the Illinois State Library for distribution to all Illinois public libraries. We'll be distributing them shortly through the Illinois Library Delivery Service/PALS delivery. The "Stay Alive for the Drive" bookmarks offer "Survival Tips for Responsible Drivers." Each Illinois public library is receiving 100-150 bookmarks for distribution to patrons.

Academic Library News

IACRL 2008 Spring Conference
Librarians as Leaders: Energizing our Communities
The Illinois Association of College and Research Libraries has opened registration for the spring 2008 conference to be held on March 27-28, 2008 in Bloomington, IL. The theme is "Librarians as Leaders: Energizing our Communities." For conference and registration information http://www.iacrl.net/index.html go to the IACRL web site.
Early bird registration ends February 29, 2008. Registration deadline is March 15, 2008.
For additional information, contact <a href="mailto:dawnd@palsnet.info">Dawn DiVenti</a>, PALS Library Services Coordinator and Academic Library Liaison

Iowa ILA/ACRL Spring 2008 Conference:
The Iowa Library Association and ACRL chapter present their spring 2008 conference on March 3, 2008. The conference theme is "Activating Advocacy: The Many Roles of Academic Librarians." For membership and registration information go to http://www.iowaacrl.org/content/conference/2008ILA/ACRL
For additional information, please contact DawnDiVenti, dawnd@palsnet.info, PALS Library Services Coordinator and Academic Library Liaison.

Special Library News
No News this week.

Support Staff News
No News this week.

Technology Services News

AACR and MARC for Video Recordings to be Held at Lewis & Clark Library System
On March 27 and 28, 2008, Lewis & Clark Library System will be hosting a two day, intensive workshop called AACR and MARC for Video Recordings. The workshop will be presented by Lynn Fields of The MARC of Quality (TMQ). This workshop is ideal for catalogers who have attended a Book Blitz I workshop offered by TMQ and are ready to take their skills to the next level. For more information, including how to register, please see the attached flyer.

E-Rate Corner
No News this week.

New Books at PALS
No New Books this week.

Library News Around the State & Nation

Help Needed for Two School Libraries
Two elementary schools in Watseka, IL have suffered severe damage due to recent flooding in their area. All books and library materials at Nettie Davis School and Wanda Kendall School were lost. They are welcoming donations of new or gently used books for K-5th grade, shelving, carts, and monetary gifts.

Donations should be sent to:
Nettie Davis School
495 N. 4th St.
Watseka, IL 60970.
Checks should be made out to Nettie Davis School with “flood relief” in the memo line. Thanks for any assistance you are able to give!

Latest What's New at WebJunction Illinois
Find out about ethics in Librarianship, new learning standards, creating audio and podcast for your library and more in the latest "New @ WJIL" blog post from BlogJunction Illinois. http://webjunctionworks.org/il/blog/index.php/2008/01/29/new-wj-il-12908/

Libraries Nationwide to Benefit from President Bush's Proposed Budget
(ALA, WASHINGTON) — The American Library Association (ALA) applauds the funding increases for libraries proposed in President Bush's fiscal year (FY) 2009 budget, released this week. The increases in library funding proposed by the President will mean that many of America's libraries can continue to provide key programs and services to their communities, like bookmobiles and public access to the Internet. In a budget where domestic discretionary spending was severely restricted and funding for 151 programs was cut or eliminated, the Library Services and Technology Act saw several key increases. Included in LSTA, the most important federal legislation affecting libraries, are the following totals:

* $171.5 million for state grants, an increase of $10.6 million over FY 2008; this funding increase ensures that smaller states will have the resources to serve their populations, a priority the Congress recognized in 2003;
* $12.715 million for the National Leadership Grants for Libraries, an increase of $556,000 over FY 2008;
* $26.5 million for the Recruitment of Librarians for the 21st Century, an increase of $3.16 million over FY 2008;
* $3.717 million for Native Americans Library Services, an increase of $143,000 over FY 2008; and
* $3.5 million for library policy, research, and statistics (included in the administration total), an increase of $1.54 million over FY 2008; this will help libraries identify the programs that most effectively serve users.

“This budget is fantastic news for library users across the country,” said ALA President Loriene Roy. “LSTA is a vital funding source for American citizens, especially children. LSTA monies go toward helping people of all backgrounds achieve literacy, including those with disabilities.” “Across the country, libraries use LSTA funding for a wide variety of access services,” Dr. Roy added, “including workshops on career information, family literacy classes, homework help and mentoring programs, information on religions and other cultures, access to government information, and so much more.” “ALA thanks President Bush for recognizing that library services contribute so much to the American people and urges Congress to pass this budget with the proposed LSTA numbers.”

New Season of Step Up to the Plate @ your library® Begins; Promotional Tools for Librarians Available Online
(ALA, Chicago) ALA and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum are teaming up to promote season three of "Step Up to the Plate @ your library." This year, it’s a whole new "ball game," celebrating the 100th anniversary of the song "Take Me Out to the Ball Game." Librarians can visit the program Web site now at www.ala.org/baseball to register for free promotional tools to help promote the program locally. Tools include program logos in both English and Spanish and a toolkit that includes sample press materials and programming ideas. The first 100 libraries to register will receive a Jackie Robinson "History Lives" poster from ALA Graphics. Librarians who bring in the most entries can also win incentives for participation in the program. Season three of "Step up to the Plate @ your library" program will officially launch to the public in April with program spokesperson and Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith. This year’s program teams up two American classics – baseball and libraries – to promote the importance of information literacy skills and increase awareness of the library as an essential information resource. People of all ages will be encouraged to visit their library and answer a series of trivia questions inspired by "Take Me Out to the Ball Game." Categories of questions will include ballparks, baseball in popular culture, fan experience and baseball pioneers. One grand-prize winner will receive a trip to the Hall of Fame in October 2008.

Looking for Library School Applicants
LIS Access Midwest Program (LAMP) is now seeking applications from promising undergraduate students in their junior/senior year who are interested in pursing graduate studies in library and information science. Students who participate in the program benefit from support provided by a regional network of LIS professionals, training, internship opportunities and financial support of approximately $ 20,000. Students from statistically and historically underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply. Deadline for applying is February 29, 2008. Applications and application guidelines are available online http://www.lisaccess.org/scholars.html. Questions call Amani: 217.265.6416 or email _lamp_admin@lis.uiuc.edu_

ILA Awards Nominations
Think a colleague has done a terrific job? Have an outstanding trustee? Want to make a difference to a library school student? Nominate someone for an Illinois Library Association Award! Award descriptions are in the ILA Handook. Nominations are due by May 15, 2008.

News from Vendors
No News this week.

Legislative/Advocacy News

Illinois Library Day Website Updated
The Illinois Library Day website, with information about the April 10 event in Springfield, has been updated. Check back periodically for all of the latest information. Log on to http://www.illinoislibraryday.info/.

Grant News

FY2009 LSTA Grant Offerings Announced
Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White and the Illinois State Library are pleased to announce that applications are now available for FY2009 Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grants. LSTA grants are some of the most popular grants the State Library offers each year, and this year's offerings include several new categories. Information and applications may be found at: http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/library/what_we_do/lsta2009.html. Important dates to remember are April 2nd, the deadline for Letters of Intent to be submitted; and May 12, when the full application must be postmarked or hand delivered to the Illinois State Library. LSTA grant opportunities are made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Illinois State Library.

March 1 Deadline for Lt. Governor's Wireless Community Grant
Libraries can partner with other parts of your community in this grant to bring wireless access to Illinois citizens. For details, check http://www.standingupforillinois.org/connect/index_wiki.php.

Exhibit “Pride and Passion” in Your Library; Apply by April 4 to Host Traveling Exhibit from National Baseball Hall of Fame
(ALA, CHICAGO) The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office are now accepting applications for “Pride and Passion: The African American Baseball Experience,” a traveling exhibition telling the story of black baseball players in the U.S. over the past century and a half. “Pride and Passion” is based upon a permanent exhibition of the same name on display at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Cooperstown, N.Y. The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) provided major funding to the ALA Public Programs Office for the traveling exhibition. Librarians applying to host “Pride and Passion” in their public, academic or special library must register their institution at Grants.gov. Prospective applicants are advised to register with Grants.gov as soon as possible, as the process can take up to two weeks to complete. The application and guidelines for “Pride and Passion” and complete instructions for registering and applying through Grants.gov may be found at http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/SGL_PrideAndPassion.html. Online applications must be completed by April 4. Applications may not be submitted through ALA.

Successful applicants will host the 1,000-square-foot exhibit for six weeks and receive a $2,500 grant from NEH for attendance at an exhibit planning workshop and other exhibit-related expenses. Participating libraries are expected to present at least two free public programs featuring a lecture or discussion by a qualified scholar on exhibition themes. All showings of the exhibition must be free and open to the public.

John Adams’s Personal Library Revealed in Traveling Exhibition; Apply by April 4 to Host “John Adams Unbound”
(ALA, CHICAGO) The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office are now accepting applications for “John Adams Unbound,” a traveling exhibition based upon a larger exhibition of the same name recently on display at the Boston Public Library. The traveling exhibition is made possible by a grant from the NEH to the Boston Public Library. Librarians applying to host “John Adams Unbound” in their public, academic or special library must register their institution at Grants.gov. Prospective applicants are advised to register with Grants.gov as soon as possible, as the process can take up to two weeks to complete. The application and guidelines for “John Adams Unbound” and complete instructions for registering and applying through Grants.gov may be found at http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/SGL_JohnAdams.html. Online applications must be completed by April 4. Applications may not be submitted through ALA.

Successful applicants will host the 1,000-square-foot exhibit for six weeks and receive a $2,500 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) for attendance at an exhibit planning workshop and other exhibit-related expenses. Participating libraries are expected to present at least two free public programs featuring a lecture or discussion by a qualified scholar on exhibition themes. All showings of the exhibition must be free and open to the public.

“John Adams Unbound” explores Adams's personal library - a collection of 3,500 books willed by Adams to the people of Massachusetts and deposited in the Boston Public Library in 1894. This remarkable collection of books provides first-hand insight into how John Adams shaped American history, and how he was shaped through his lifelong dedication to reading and books. Through photo-reproductions of these annotated volumes, viewers will witness one of our Founding Fathers wrestling with intellectual and political ideas at every stage in his long life - as a boy, university student, Boston lawyer, revolutionary, diplomat, President and citizen of the early American republic.

Opportunity to Host an NEH Traveling Exhibition
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office are now accepting applications for “Pride and Passion: The African American Baseball Experience,” a traveling exhibition telling the story of black baseball players in the U.S. over the past century and a half.
For additional information and application go to: http://www.ala.org/ala/pressreleases2008/february2008/pride08.htm

New Grant Opportunity
The American Library Association and the Fetzer Institute, as part of its Campaign for Love & Forgiveness, present "Let’s Talk About It: Love & Forgiveness," a scholar-led reading and discussion program for libraries interested in exploring themes of love and forgiveness in everyday life through classic and contemporary literature. Public libraries are invited to apply for grants to support the program in their community. This has a deadline of July 15th. http://www.ala.org/ala/ppo/programs/currentprograms/letstalkaboutit/ltailove.cfm

Just So You Know
No Just So You Know this week.

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