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The MLS Organizational Planning Committee met on March 16, 2010 to prepare a list of issues and options for the MLS Board to consider in response to the retirement of the executive director. Now available is a draft report providing an opportunity for Board, membership and staff to comment on. In early May, committee members will review all comments, revise as necessary, and submit a final report at the May 2010 MLS Board meeting. View the document and comment here: http://consultingblog.mls.lib.il.us/?p=69

The Illinois Library community is encouraged to review and provide comment on the draft revision of the System Standards and Administrative rules. For more information about the library system standards and the Library System Standards Committee visit http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/library/whats_new/systemstandardrules.html. To provide input go to http://illibrarysystemstandards.wordpress.com/.

The ISLMA 2010 Conference will take place at Pheasant Run Resort, St. Charles, October 28-31. Please consider contributing to ISLMA by presenting a workshop; requests for proposals are due by May 1st. For more information visit http://www.islma.org/rfp10.php

The Chicago White Sox have dedicated July 7, 2010 as Library Appreciation Night. On this night the White Sox are offering specially priced tickets to all librarians, library staff, trustees and their families and friends. Note the new online payment option. Prices and ordering information can be found at http://www.mls.lib.il.us/consulting/pdf/ChicagoWhiteSoxLibraryAppreciationNight_2010.pdf [Permalink]

MLS Board Highlights

Highlights from the MLS Board Meeting held on April 19 include:

• Accepted the MLS Board Election Slate of Candidates from the Nominations Committee:
  
  Public Library Trustees (need 3)
  Crystal Megaridis - Indian Praire PLD
  John Chrastka - Berwyn PL
  Murray L. Barr - Homewood PL
  
  Academic Libraries (need 1)
  Merri M. Monks - Learning Resource Center - American College of Education
  
  Special Libraries (need 1)
  Amy Affelt - Compass Lexecon
  
  Public Library Administrators (need 1)
  Megan Millen - Flossmoor PL
  Mary A. Tuytschaevers
  
  
• Approved the application for full membership from the Olga Haley Learning Resource Center at the Olive-Harvey College

TV Tune Out Week - River Forest Library

For several years, the River Forest Public Library has participated in a week-long program in April called TV Tune Out Week, with the group "Collaboration for Early Childhood Care and Education". This year, it was decided to celebrate National Library Week and TV Tune Out Week together. [Permalink]
Read full article http://www.mls.lib.il.us/ennounce/2010/04_08/TVtuneoutweek.asp

Continuing Education Events

Wayfinding and Signage in Libraries Kim Bolan-Cullin, May 14, 2010, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., MLS Burr Ridge

21 Ideas for 21st Century Libraries Kim Bolan-Cullin and Rob Cullin, May 14, 2010, 1:30p.m. - 4:30 p.m., MLS Burr Ridge

Books You Can Sink Your Fangs Into: Collection Development and Readers Advisory for Horror Fiction Dylan and Kirsten Kowalewski, May 17, 2010, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., MLS Burr Ridge

Serving Your Patrons with Disabilities Robin Jones, May 19, 2010, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., MLS Burr Ridge

Grant & Fund Seeking Basics May 20, 2010, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.,MLS Burr Ridge

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Grants & Awards

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation Back to School Grants provides funding to assist school libraries or media centers in meeting financial challenges. Funding is available in the following areas: implement new or expanding existing literacy programs, purchasing new technology or equipment to support literacy initiatives, or purchasing books, materials or software for literacy programs. Grants upt to $5000 are awarded. The deadline to submit is May 21, 2010. For more information visit http://www.dollargeneral.com/dgliteracy/Pages/b2s_grants.aspx [Permalink]

Library Law: First Amendment Issues - Part IV

Last month, the topics of censorship and filtering were addressed. Moving on to the topic of material selection, one of the fundamental principles of the First Amendment is that the government, including your library, may not disfavor speech on the grounds that its content or viewpoint is disagreeable. However, when library material selection is at issue be assured that you and your library staff have broad discretion and necessarily must consider the content of proposed material when making collection decisions. [Permalink]
Read full article http://www.mls.lib.il.us/ennounce/2010/04_08/firstamend4.asp

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The next issue of MLS E-nnounce will appear May 5, 2010. [Permalink]

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Christina Stoll, stollc@mls.lib.il.us

Kathy Roegge, roeggek@mls.lib.il.us