volume #4 issue#35

August 30, 2007

Prairie Views: the newsletter of the Prairie Area Library System

System News

Holiday Closing
The PALS Service Centers will be closed on Monday, September 3, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. There will be no deliveries made that day. Deliveries will resume on September 4.

Our Condolences
to Cori Swanson, Administrative Assistant at PALS, on the death of her grandmother, Vera Ebert, this week. Our thoughts and prayers are with Cori and her family at this difficult time.

School Delivery Resumes
Just a reminder that school deliveries will resume starting September 4th.

Freeport Neighborhood Meeting
Please mark your calendar for Tuesday, October 2, 2007 for the Freeport Neighborhood Meeting at Forreston Public Library. We will meet from 9:30-11:30 a.m. This will be an opportunity to meet the PALS liaison to the Freeport Neighborhood, to network with colleagues and to discuss what is happening in the neighborhood and at PALS. Please register in CLeO if you plan to attend.
For additional information, please contact http://dawnd@palsnet.info Dawn DiVenti.

Save the Date!
PALS will host an "All PALS" meeting on Tuesday, November 6, 2007, available by videoconference at all eight neighborhood locations. This meeting will be an update on various topics/projects by PALS staff and an opportunity for neighborhood networking. Watch for more details in a few weeks.

Bus Ride to ILA Exhibits
PALS is once again proposing to offer a bus ride from each of the Service Centers to ILA Exhibits at the 2007 Conference in Springfield. Because of a change in the ILA Exhibits schedule, the ride is being offered on Wednesday, October 10th with arrival planned in time for the Opening Lunch Reception at 12:30 PM and the bus will leave for the return trip at 5 PM. The cost of the ride is $30. Besides the Service Centers, pickups may be offered at Rochelle, Peru, and Dwight.
We ask you to please register in http://palsnet.info/events as soon as possible. Because of the financial commitment involved in using a bus, we will need at least 20 riders per point of origin registered by September 5th. If we do not meet that goal then we will endeavor to arrange an alternative ride for registrants.
Questions about the rides should be addressed to Nancy Smith at nancys@palsnet.info or x4466.
It is the practice of the PALS business office to invoice the member library for the ride after the event.
If you need other financial arrangements made, please notify Debbie Fowler at debbief@palsnet.info.

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

Pat Wagner to host SirsiDynix Institute 9-4-07
If you've never attended a Sirsi/Dynix Webinar, here is another opportunity! On Tuesday, September 4 from 10-11 a.m. Pat Wagner is presenting "How to Understand Your Library Users -- The Better Futures of Their Communities and Institutions". All you need for this free webinar is internet connectivity and the ability to hear -- either speakers on your computer or headphones attached to your computer. Several PALS staff have attended these webinars in the past and have found them to be very high quality.
For information on the program and to register, go to http://www.sirsidynixinstitute.com/.
If you're interested in purchasing some high quality headphones/microphone for a very reasonable price, please contact
Kacy Kelley, PALS x3251.

PALS to Offer Two CPLA Courses
In partnership with the Public Library Association, PALS has been selected to offer two Certified Public Library Administration courses. For information about the Certified Public Library Adminstrator program: http://www.pla.org/ala/pla/plaevents/cplacourses/CPLAcourses.cfm

*On October 24-25, 2007, PALS will host "Serving Diverse Populations."
The event will be held at the Rockford Public Library Main Auditorium at 215 N. Wyman St, Rockford IL 61104.

*On April 1-2, 2008, PALS will host "Current Trends."
The event will be held at the Moline Public Library at 3210 41st St, Moline IL 61265.

For more information about these events, please contact Dawn DiVenti, Library Services Coordinator, Continuous Learning,
dawnd@palsnet.info

Fall Classes at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
The University of Wisconsin/Madison has recently issued their Fall 2007 Continuing Education Series. Several of the classes are online, some on-site in Madison, or you can register for "Books & Beauty in Western Ireland: A Librarians' Trip scheduled in February/March. For details go to http://www.slis.wisc.edu/continueed.

Customer Service Conference from UW-Madison, SLIS
Spend two lovely days in Madison this fall... Insights and Solutions for Customer Service September 10-11, 2007
This conference will help your library rise to its customer service potential! Over two days, speakers will help you rediscover your sense of humor, invigorate your dedication to patrons, address challenges with technology and diversity, and add a creative spark to how you approach customer service. Click here for a full conference schedule.

Monday, September 10
Keynote: The Power of Humor for Librarians or How Dincerella Slopped Her Dripper
Breakout Sessions:
Creative Problem Solving Techniques - Dr. Bob Kann
Library Service Desks and Computer Help Desks: What can we learn from each other? Ken Frazier and Cathy O'Bryan, UW-Madison
Perspectives on Customer Service: A Panel Discussion - Paul Nelson, Director, Middleton Public Library; Erika Linzner, Reserve Collection & Circulation Supervisor, Madison Area Technical College; Christina Wagner, Librarian, Madison Public Library; Pamela Phillips Olson, Psychotherapist, Midwest Center for Psychotherapy; Tana Elias, Reference Librarian, Madison Public Library
Talking ‘Bout My(space) Generation: Social Networking & Teens - Sara Van Cleef, UW-Madison

Tuesday, September 11
Customer Service as if Your Library Depended on It - Pat Wagner, Pattern Research Questions?

Contact Anna Palmer, ahpalmer@wisc.edu or 608-263-4452

Member News

Princeton Public Library Grand Opening
You are cordially invited to attend the GRAND OPENING of the Princeton Public Library located at 698 East Peru Street, Princeton, IL from 9:00am to 11:00am on Saturday, September 8th, 2007, with a Ribbon Cutting at 10:00am.
(If you can come, see if you can guess what the building was previous to the remodel.)

Davenport's Main Library Closing for Renovations
The Davenport Public Library Main Street location (321 Main Street) will be closed Tuesday, September 4, through Sunday, September 23, for a large-scale renovation project.

East Dubuque District Library Closing to move location
The East Dubuque District Library will be closed September 1, 2007 through September 22, 2007. They are moving to a larger building. New address will be 350 Wall Street, East Dubuque, IL 61025. Open House at the new location will be held on Sunday, October 7, 2007 from 1:00 to 4:00PM. Join us in our celebration.

Bettendorf Library Will Reopen with Limited Access on September 4
The Bettendorf Public Library Information Center will reopen on September 4 at 9:00 a.m. but there will be limited access on the first floor and no access to the second floor. New carpet has been installed in the fiction and non-fiction areas, around the Check Out Desk and Information Desk. However work continues in the computer, magazine and Youth areas Patrons will be limited to areas where there is new carpeting and Internet stations will not be available until later. The second floor will be carpeted after the first floor is completed. Progress on the project can be monitored on our “Carpeting blog” at http://www.bettendorflibrary.com/blog/

Book Sale
Mt. Carroll Public Library is having a book sale during Brick Street Days on Saturday, 8 September, 2007, from 8 AM- 2 PM in the basement of the library. Come browse and buy. Prices range from $0.25 to $3.00. All sales benefit the library Friends restoration/redecoration project for the Mt. Carroll Carnegie Library centennial next year. After the book sale, you can Rummage Through Mt. Carroll.

Missing Books - we've added a new section to Prairie Views where members are welcome to post information about materials that are missing in transit. As with all Prairie Views submissions, please send to prairieviews@palsnet.info.

Missing items on BYLY in transit list
The Manny by Holly Peterson in transit to PTWB
Broadway Micky – Micky Dolenz (CD 782.14 DOL) in transit to SELG
This Type of Thinking - Chevelles (CD 781.66 CHE) in transit to EMPG
The Good Husband of Zebra Drive by Alexandera McCall Smith Immortal in death by J.D. Robb (book on CD) intransit to PALS
The Parents Guide to Attention Deficit Disorder by Stephen McCarney intransit to PALS
Naked in Death by J.D. Robb (book on CD) in transit to PALS

And on ORLY's in transit list
Eat, pray, love by Elizabeth Gilbert. in transit to GPLG , belongs to ORLY, missing since 6/21/2007
Sparkle and fade [CD] / Everclear. in transit to BPLG, belongs to ORLY, missing since 7/14/2007

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.

Giveaways from Illinois Valley CC
Click here to see list.

If interested contact:
James E. Barnes
Phone: 815 224-0204
E-mail: James_Barnes@ivcc.edu

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 Librarian
The Lemont Public Library is seeking a reference librarian to work one day each week, either every Friday (10-6) or one rotating day each weekend, Saturdays 9-5, Sundays 1-6. Compensation for an entire day is made on Sunday.
* Duties include answering reference and computer questions, interlibrary loans, building supervision, and other duties as assigned.
* ALA accredited MLS required but will consider library student. Must have computer skills including internet and Microsoft Office.
* Salary is $16.00 per hour, $15.00 for students.

If interested please send resumes to:
Debbie Somchay, Adult Services Librarian
Email: dsomchay@lemontlibrary.org

Technology/Reference Assistant
(Adult Services), Part Time. Batavia Public Library District, located in the beautiful Fox River valley west of Chicago, seeks an energetic, public service-oriented technology/reference assistant for its Adult Services department. Batavia serves a district population of 25,723 from a large (54,000 square feet) facility that opened in 2002. Visit us at http://www.BataviaPublicLibrary.org
* Responsibilities: This 15-hour/week position signs in patrons for use of the Computer Lab; assists patrons with use of the Internet, Microsoft Office applications, and printers; monitors use of the Computer Lab; teaches computer classes; and provides assistance with computer and copier equipment. Hours include weekday afternoon and evening hours and 2 Sundays per month.
* Qualifications: Required: The successful candidate will have a high school degree and work experience in a public service environment; and will be a team player who works well with others; and who is endowed with excellent communications skills; and will be familiar with Windows, Microsoft Office applications, and the Internet.
* Preferred: Coursework in a relevant field is desirable. Desired: It would be great if you were fun-loving, tactful, resourceful, and good-humored.
* Compensation: Hourly salary from $10.90, depending upon qualifications.

If you would like to join our team, please send a letter of interest describing your skills and experience, a detailed résumé, and contact information for at least three professional references to:
Stacey Cisneros
Head of Adult Services
Batavia Public Library
10 S. Batavia Ave.
Batavia, IL 60510-2793.
Electronic submissions (using Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF) to scisneros@bataviapubliclibrary.org are encouraged. Batavia Public Library District is an equal-opportunity employer. Inquiries are encouraged from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of the Library.

Adult Services Coordinator
The Aurora Public Library seeks an experience manager who is team oriented and customer focused to fill the Adult Services Coordinator position. Reporting to the Main Library Coordinator, this position will be responsible for the planning and implementation of adult and young adult services, programs and collection development at the main library as well as the coordination of those programs and services with the branches. Directly supervises up to 7 professionals and administers departmental staff of up to 20.
* Requires and ALA accredited MLS, five years reference service experience, minimum of two years supervisory experience, public libary experience preferred, excellent written and verbal communication, planning, and organizational skills, current knowledge of library technology, ability to work evenings and weekends, and a valid driver's license.
* Salary range starts at $47,195. Aurora is located 40 miles west of Chicago with a population of over 160,000.

Sumbit a cover letter, resume and 3 references to:
Human Resources Director
Aurora Public Library
1 E. Benton St.
Aurora, IL 60505
fax 630-859-1909 or e-mail to hrdirector@aurora.lib.il.us.
Resumes accepted until position is filled; however, those received by 9/15/07 will be given priority. EOE

Outreach Services Coordinator
The Aurora Public Library seeks an Outreach Services Coordinator. This Librarian III level position provides leadership and management of all Outreach Services including Bookmobile Services, Nursing Home Services, Homebound Services, and the activities of its employees. Reports to the Library Director and supervises a staff of eight.
* Minimum qualifications: MLS from an ALA accredited school; five years library experience, (preferably public library); two years successful supervisory experience; ability to work evenings and weekends; valid driver's license and access to a vehicle; Spanish language ability highly desirable. Considerable knowledge of professional library practices, procedures and technology is expected.
* Salary range begins at $47,195.

Sumbit a cover letter, resume and 3 references to:
Human Resources Director
Aurora Public Library
1 E. Benton St.
Aurora, IL 60505
fax 630-859-1909 or e-mail to hrdirector@aurora.lib.il.us.
Resumes accepted until position is filled; however, those received by 9/15/07 will be given priority. EOE

Part time Library Clerk
The Colona District Public Library is seeking applicants for a part-time Circulation Clerk. This individual will assist library patrons, maintain the library collection, and other duties as assigned.
* Requirements: Previous library experience and excellent public service skills required. Experience with a variety of computer software and office equipment helpful.
* Starting salary: $7.50 to $8.00 per hour, depending upon experience.

Please send resume and cover letter to:
Colona District Public Library
Attn: Phyllis Von Arb
911 1st Street
Colona, IL 61241

Adult Services Associates
Naperville PL
For more details please visit:
http://www.naperville-lib.org/atl/job/job.htm

Reference and ILL News

OCLC ILL Training
This fall, PALS is offering a FirstSearch Interlibrary Loan class at three locations. Learn to use OCLC's staff view (i.e., interlibrary loan) functions in FirstSearch as a borrower and as a lender. Templates for OCLC's ILL forms and other administrative functions will also be covered. Please bring your library's Staff View authorization number and password to this hands-on class. If you have any questions, please contact Rhonda Krahl at ext. 3151 or by email at rhondak@palsnet.info.
9/17 @ Sycamore PL: register in CLeO
9/26 @ LaSalle PL: register in CLeO
10/25 @ Bourbonnais PL: register in CLeO

Ask?Away Illinois: Free Trial Through December 15
If you're a library that's been curious about our popular Ask?Away virtual reference program (www.askawayillinois.info) but haven't signed up, you now have the chance to try Ask?Away absolutely free! The free trial runs through Dec. 15, 2007. Academic and school libraries are especially encouraged to participate. To take advantage of the free trial, contact Debra Aggertt, Illinois State Library Virtual Reference Coordinator, at daggertt@ilsos.net or 217-558-1945. Information about pricing and staffing commitments for continued participation is available on the Ask?Away website: http://www.askawayillinois.info/signup.php

Northeastern Illinois Documents Librarians (NIDL) Meeting
NIDL is a local group of librarians, in a variety of different types of libraries, who work at least some of the time with government documents and government information (although many of our members also wear other hats), and our membership area includes much of the region served by PALS. We meet twice a year and would like to publicize the meeting dates and agendas so that interested people in PALS can attend. We also want to keep people informed about the activities of our training team, so that PALS libraries that might be interested in local training on using government information are aware of us as a resource. Our next meeting will be Friday, September 14 at Lake Forest College. We cover a wide area though and future meetings will be closer to home for PALS folks.

For more information on NIDL, contact:
Kevin McClure Government Documents Librarian (NIDL Co-Coordinator)
Chicago-Kent College of Law
565 W. Adams St.
Chicago IL 60661
(312) 906-5620
kmcclure@kentlaw.edu

Youth Services and School Library News

School Delivery Resumes
Just a reminder that school deliveries will resume starting September 4th.

AASL E-Academy to Offer Five Courses in the Fall
ALA, CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) e-Academy will offer five continuing education programs starting on October 1, 2007. The courses will be offered via a partnership with the University of North Texas (UNT) project LE@D. These professional development opportunities are offered as either facilitated programs or self-paced courses. AASL’s e-Academy fall 2007 offerings include:

“Creating an Engaging Web site”: October 1 – November 9, 2007; facilitated by Kathy Lehman; registration fee is $49.95 for AASL members and $59.95 for non-members.
“Trends in Children’s Literature”: October 1 – October 26, 2007; self-paced program; registration fee is $19.95.
“Copyright Issues in the Classroom and Library”: October 1 – October 26, 2007; self-paced program; registration fee is $19.95.
“Multi-Cultural Literature for Children & Young Adults”: October 1 – October 26, 2007; self-paced program; registration fee is $19.95.
“Reaching Reluctant Readers in the School Library Media Center”: October 1 – October 26, 2007; self-paced program; registration fee is $19.95.

The e-Academy facilitated program will be accessible 24 hours a day for six weeks and will be facilitated by an expert who will guide the learning experience at key points within the program. The learner will be able to share and collaborate with other participants through discussion boards and activities. The AASL self-paced courses offer accessibility 24 hours a day for four weeks. These static tutorials offer the learner an independent learning environment, without interaction between other learners or discussion boards. Registration for the AASL e-Academy will open on September 7, 2007. For more information and to register for the courses, visit http://www.ala.org/aasl/eAcademy.

YALSA to Offer Four Online Courses
ALA, CHICAGO - The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), the fastest-growing division of the American Library Association (ALA), is offering four online courses this fall: “Booktalks Quick and Simple,” “New Technologies and New Literacies for Teens,” “Reaching Teens with Gaming” and “YALSA Competencies Live.” “Booktalks Quick and Simple” and “Reaching Teens with Gaming” will run October 1 to October 31; “New Technologies and New Literacies for Teens” and “YALSA Competencies Live” will run October 1 to November 9. Registration opened on August 27, 2007. Course registration is available online from August 27 to September 17 at www.ala.org/yalsa. The cost for each four-week course, the equivalent of a one day face-to-face workshop, is $135 for YALSA members, $175 for ALA members and $195 for non-members. The cost for each six-week course, the equivalent of a one-and-one-half-day face-to-face workshop, is $149 for YALSA members, $195 for ALA members and $215 for non-members. More tips on taking online courses can be found on the YALSA Web site at: http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/onlinecourses/info.htm.

Public Library News
No Public Library News this week.

Academic Library News
No Academic Library News this week.

Special Library News
No Special Library News this week.

Support Staff News

Reaching Forward South 2007 Conference
This is a reminder that the Reaching Forward South 2007 conference is right around the corner. For information about the conference and registration click here. If you have further questions, please contact Dawn DiVenti, Library Services Coordinator.

Technology Services News
No Technology Services News this week.

E-Rate Corner

I have had questions recently regarding due dates for technology plans. As far as E-Rate is concerned, there are two important dates: Creation date – This is the date that your technology plan is first created or written. It must be before the date that your Form 470 is filed, as the Form 470 must be based on the information contained in the technology plan.
Approved date – This is the date that your technology plan is approved by a USAC-certified Technology Plan Approver. For PALS Illinois libraries that is the Illinois State Library and is in the drop down list in Block 4, Item 8 on the Form 486. Your plan must be in effect during the period you receive discounted services.
PALS libraries can submit their technology plans to Kacy Kelly at our Coal Valley Service Center and he will forward them to the appropriate person at the State Library. Kacy can also help with questions you might have when creating your own plan.
Remember that a technology plan is not required if you are only applying for basic telephone service discounts from E-Rate.
For any E-Rate questions contact Marilyn at PALS Rockford 815-229-4470 or email marilynj@palsnet.info

Library News Around the State & Nation

Literary Festival
It's fall in the Midwest. What could be more exciting in preparation for a long, cold winter, than a literary festival in October? The Midwest Literary Festival is a free public celebration of the written word that, beginning in 2007, takes place each year on the first full weekend of October. Now in its fifth year, the Festival welcomes 50-70 national bestselling authors to historic downtown Aurora , Illinois each year for readings, panel discussions, one-on-one live interviews, and book signings. With events for the entire family, from candid talks by the nation’s leading luminaries to children’s storybook hours to back-to-back book discussions and a Friday Writers’ Workshop for aspiring writers, the Festival is fast becoming a literary tradition in the Midwest .
For more information go to http://www.midwestliteraryfestival.com/.

News from Vendors

The War: A Ken Burns Film from PBS Video
Explore the history of the Second World War from an American perspective by following the fortunes of ordinary men and women caught up in one of the greatest cataclysms in history. Six years in the making, this epic 15 hour film, directed and produced by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, tells the story of the Second World War through the personal accounts of nearly 50 men and women from four quintessentially American towns. Follow the people from each community through their personal and often harrowing journeys into war, and hear how the war dramatically altered their lives and those of their neighbors, as well as the country they helped to save for generations to come. The War will begin airing Sunday, September 23. Libraries can order this series from PBS with free shipping if orders are received by September 30. View the attached flyer for more details, or contact:
Hjordis and Jim Garner, PBS Video
1834 Lincoln Park West
Chicago, IL 60614
Phone 800-677-7067
Fax 312-664-0395
Email hjgarner@sbcglobal.net

Legislative/Advocacy News

Various Legislators Adds Libraries to Their District Budget Lists
Some of you noticed that this week’s ILA mailing included a list of many libraries that are shown as having budgeted appropriations. Do keep in mind that until the budget is actually signed and agreed to, this is not final. Nevertheless, we hope that the libraries send their representative a thank you. Whether or not this goes through in this difficult budget year, they thought of and remembered libraries. Plus, there’s always next year! Other legislators had ear-marked funds for libraries that were cut by the Governor's veto.

Representative Bob Prichard:
Cortland Community Library for costs associated with library technology grants from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, $10,000.
Creston-Dement Public Library for costs associated with technology improvement grants from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, $10,000.
DeKalb Public Library for costs associated with technology improvement grants from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, $20,000.
Earlville CUSD #9 Library for costs associated with technology improvement grants from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, $10,000.
Hinckley-Squaw Grove Public Library District for costs associated with technology improvement grants from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, $10,000.
King CCSD # 144 Library for costs associated with technology improvement grants from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, $10,000.
Kirkland Public Library for costs associated with technology improvement grants from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, $10,000.
Leland CUSD # 1 Library for costs associated with technology improvement grants from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, $10,000.
Lindenwood-Eswood CUSD # 269 Library for costs associated with technology improvement grants from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, $10,000.
Malta Township Public Library for costs associated with technology improvement grants from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, $10,000.
Maple Park Community Library for costs associated with technology improvement grants from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, $10,000.
Northern Illinois University Founders Library for renovating the basement, $648,578.
Rochelle-Flagg Public Library District for costs associated with technology improvement grants from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, $10,000.
Sandwich District Library for costs associated with technology improvement grants from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, $10,000.
Shabbona-Flewellin Memorial Library for costs associated with technology improvement grants from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, $10,000.
Somonauk Public Library for costs associated with technology improvement grants from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, $10,000.
Stillman Valley-Meridian CUSD # 223 Library for costs associated with technology improvement grants from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, $15,000.
Sycamore Public Library for costs associated with technology improvement grants from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, $20,000.

Representative Patricia Reid Lindner:
Oswego Public Library for costs associated with equipment from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, $50,000.

Representative Tom Cross:
Plainfield Public Library for the costs associated with equipment and program costs from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, $50,000.
Shorewood-Troy Public Library District for the costs associated with Troy Public Library District from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, $50,000.

Representative Dave Winters:
North Suburban Library District for costs associated with renovations to the Roscoe Library from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, $50,000.

Representative Renee Kosel:
Homer Township Public Library District for the costs associated with facility improvements from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, $25,000.
Mokena Community Public Library District for costs associated with the purchase of facility improvements from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, $35,000.
New Lenox Public Library District for costs associated with the purchase of facility improvements from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, $25,000.

Source: House Bill 3866 and August 22, 2007, Governor Rod R. Blagojevich memo to the Honorable Members of the House of Representatives 95 General Assembly. Library names as identified in House Bill 3866.

Grant News
No Grant News this week.

Just So You Know

Constitution Day ~ September 17
September 17 is celebrated as Constitution Day because the Constitution was adopted that day in 1787. In 2005, Congress mandated that all schools receiving federal funds must teach about the Constitution on September 17. Information about this federal requirement is available online, along with links to Library of Congress resources.

Prairie Views will be published weekly on Thursdays on the PALS website. PALS member libraries are encouraged to send items for inclusion to prairieviews@palsnet.info by Tuesday of the week you would like your information to appear.

We will send an email reminder each week when the new issue is available on the PALS website. If you do not currently receive email reminders, please send a message to prairieviews@palsnet.info to have your email address added to the reminder mailing list or visit http://mailman.palsnet.info/mailman/listinfo to subscribe or unsubscribe yourself.