Contents
Update on MLS Financial Position
Announcements
MLS Year 2009 in Review
Continuing Education Events
Grants & Awards
Member Spotlight: Lisle School District 202
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Update on MLS Financial Position
There are three important pieces of information regarding MLS’s financial situation which members should be aware of:
- MLS received approval of our revised FY2010 Area and Per Capita grant from the Illinois State Library. This means that our revised plan of service and budget cuts from this fall have been approved.
- We also received notification verifying for bank purposes that we are to receive our $2.6 million dollars approved by the Secretary of State and the Governor.
- We had a final meeting with Hinsdale Bank and Trust January 5, 2010 approving our request for a line of credit under favorable terms. The MLS board will be asked to pass a resolution accepting these terms at the January 11, 2010 board meeting.
We still expect to receive our first payment in January, and we are confident that these funds plus our current reserves will last us through April 1, 2010. After our reserves are depleted, and if no additional payments have been received, the line of credit would be accessed to finish the fiscal year. Since we have received the certification of funds letter from the Illinois State Library, we believe the funds will be received; it is just a matter of when.
What does this mean for our staff and members? We continue to watch our expenses closely, including, but not limited to, reducing our heating and electricity costs, examining all contracts for cost savings, and reducing travel expenditures. We will do our best to continue services as governed by our current plan of service, found at http://www.mls.lib.il.us/members/ServicePlanFinal.pdf.
Because our situation continues to be uncertain, our plans could change once new information is received. We begin FY2011 budget planning shortly, and will be evaluating all options for the sustainability of the organization. Questions should be direct to Executive Director Alice Calabrese at calabresea@mls.lib.il.us.
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Announcements
On Monday, January 11, 2010 the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Library System, and the Board of LIMRiCC will meet. The LIMRiCC meeting will convene at 3:00 p.m., the MLS Board meeting immediately following. Meeting agendas can be found at http://www.mls.lib.il.us/board. Both meetings will be held at the MLS Chicago office located at 224 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois.
In a continuing effort to reduce expenditures, MLS has canceled our toll-free telephone number effective January 1, 2010. Please direct all phone calls to our main number, (630) 734-5000 or see the MLS staff directory to find direct phone numbers for all staff at http://www.mls.lib.il.us/staff.
According to the Illinois Attorney General’s web site All Freedom of Information Act Officers (FOIA) and Open Meetings Act (OMA) Designees must complete the on-line training by June 30, 2010. Free training will be available on January 15, 2015 for FOIA, and February 1, 2010 for OMA at http://www.ag.state.il.us/government/electronic_foia_training.html.
The Chicago Bulls Library Appreciation Nights continue in 2010. Two more nights have been dedicated with specially priced tickets for all library staff, trustees, and their families and friends. Friday, February 16, 2010 vs. New York, and Friday, February 26, 2010 vs. Portland. This offer is extended to academic, public, school, and special libraries. Both games are at 7:00 p.m. at the United Center. Complete details can be found on the order form at http://www.mls.lib.il.us/consulting/pdf/BullsLibraryAppreciationNightFeb2010.pdf. The form needs to be completed and received with payment no later than two weeks before the first game ordered. The form can be faxed to (312) 455-4191 or mailed to Chicago Bulls, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL 60612-2459, Attn: Library Nights! Questions contact consultants@mls.lib.il.us.
Two new timely courses have been added to the WebJunction Illinois Course Catalog
Financial Management in Tough Times and Supervision without Micromanagement. Remember, these courses are available anytime, anywhere and are free to registered users of WJIL. Enroll by visiting the WJIL Course Catalog at http://il.webjunction.org/catalog and clicking on LE@D as the Featured Course Provider.
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MLS Year 2009 in Review
The year 2009 saw many accomplishments both at MLS and throughout its membership. This article reviews the year and recognizes those succcess. [Permalink]
Read full article http://www.mls.lib.il.us/ennounce/2010/04_01/yearinreview2009.asp
Continuing Education Events
A reminder to MLS library staff to login with your L2 account when viewing the L2 calendar. Some events and workshops are limited to MLS members only and can only be viewed when you are logged in. Be sure your L2 account is updated and has been approved by your library director. For assistance contact CE Manger Yvonne Riley at RileyY@mls.lib.il.us.
Merging Library Service Desks, Joyce Meldrem, Tuesday, February 2, 2010, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., MLS Chicago
Weeding for a 21st Century Library, Dr. Kathryn Miller, Wednesday, February 3, 2010, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., MLS Burr Ridge
Serving the Homeless: The Broad Picture & Local Resources, Leslie and Glen Holt, Friday, February 5, 2010, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., MLS Burr Ridge
Fundamentals of Event & Meeting Planning, Nancy Moran, Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., MLS Chicago
For more information and to register, visit the MLS CE Calendar at http://www.librarylearning.info/?LibSys=MLS.
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Grants & Awards
The Institute of Museum and Library Service (IMLS) announces its National Leadership Grants which support projects that have the potential to elevate museum and library practice. The Institute seeks to advance the ability of museums and libraries to preserve culture, heritage and knowledge while enhancing learning. IMLS welcomes proposals that promote the skills necessary to develop 21st century communities, citizens, and workers. The deadline is February 1, 2010 with $50,000–$1,000,000 of grant funds available. For complete details and to apply visit http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/nationalleadership.shtm.
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Member Spotlight: Lisle School District 202
The Reading Scores for Lisle District 202’s Third Grade students placed in the top 5 in DuPage County. Read how the school library staff lay a foundation through library programming and services in the early grades to enhance reading for the students. Also highlighted is their partnership with the Lisle Public Library at a recent school board presentation.
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Read full article http://www.mls.lib.il.us/ennounce/2010/04_01/lisledistrict202readingscores.asp
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The next issue of MLS E-nnounce will appear January 20, 2010. [Permalink]
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