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August 2, 2021
by Public Library Coordinator on 2021-08-02T08:00:00-08:00 | 0 Comments
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The "Dog Days" of Summer!
Table of Contents
- Alaska ARPA Grants
- Summer Reading Final Report and Evaluation
- Online Course: What to Do When Law Enforcement Arrives in Your Library
- Infopeople Course Seats Opportunity
- Upcoming Library Conferences
- CE Calendar
Alaska ARPA Grants
The Alaska State Library invites Alaska libraries, archives and museums to apply for American Rescue Plan Act grants. A total of $2.1 million is available to assist Alaska’s collecting institutions respond to and recover from COVID-19. Eligible institutions are encouraged to apply for two grant programs.
Grant program information and applications are available at www.lam.alaska.gov/library-grants.
Easy ARPA Grant
The Easy ARPA grant is for making purchases of supplies and equipment needed to assist with maintaining sanitary facilities, encouraging social distancing, and delivering programming. Easy ARPA grants are for $3500; libraries are eligible to receive an additional $2500 to purchase materials for circulation.
ARPA Project Grant
ARPA Project grants are for larger programs or activities that help an institution meet needs within the community that have surfaced due to COVID-19. Project grants of up to $40,000 are available for individual institutions; projects of regional or statewide reach are eligible for additional funding.
Deadline
The deadline for both grants is September 15, 2021, and all funds must be expended by September 30, 2022.
Eligible Institutions
Public libraries, tribal libraries, school libraries, university libraries, museums, cultural centers and archives are eligible to apply.
ARPA Webinars
Below is a list of informational webinars on the ARPA grants available from the Alaska State Library. Advance Registration is required for the August 6 webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the meeting.
- August 3 at 11 AM: Museum Connect
- August 6 at 3 PM: Register in advance for this zoom meeting
Summer Reading Final Report and Evaluation
The pandemic continues to disrupt libraries throughout Alaska and summer reading/learning participation numbers may be down for a 2nd year in a row.
Submit Your Report by September 30
Libraries that participated in the Statewide Summer Program are required to:
- Complete a final report and evaluation at the conclusion of their summer reading programs.
- Submit the report by September 30, 2021.
Online Course: What to Do When Law Enforcement Arrives in Your Library
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Is Your Library Prepared?
- Have you prepared yourself for a visit by law enforcement?
- Does your library have a privacy policy?
- Have you provided your staff with training on your library’s privacy policy?
What You'll Learn
This four-week self-paced online course will help you prepare for a request by law enforcement for library records or user information. It will help you differentiate between a Subpoena, a Search Warrant, and a Search Warrant issued under FISA, and what actions to take in each instance.
Dates
It runs September 13-October 4, 2021 and includes one interactive meeting on Tuesday, September 21 at 3:00 pm.
Course Hours
Participants should expect up to 2 hours per week to complete readings and assignments, for a total of 8 course hours.
Alaska-Specific Guidelines
The course is founded on the American Library Association’s Suggested Guidelines: How to Respond to Law Enforcement Requests for Library Records and User Information and created specifically for Alaska.
Who is the Course For?
It will benefit library directors, library staff, and board members who want to prepare themselves for privacy challenges and want to implement privacy policies, procedures, and staff training.
Registration
Register for the course. Prior to the course start date, registrants will receive an email with login information.
Infopeople Course Opportunity
The Alaska State Library has purchased a block of thirty seats to Infopeople online instructor-led training sessions. These seats may be used by any Alaska library staff member during FY22.
These seats will be distributed in an equitable manner to ensure that participants from libraries of all sizes, all types, and all regions of the state are represented. Six sets will be reserved for each of Alaska's five recognized regions: Far North, Interior, Southwest, Southcentral and Southeast.
To register for a seat, complete the online application. Once your application has been approved, you will be registered for the Infopeople course.
Please note: If you fail to complete your Infopeople course, you will be required to reimburse the Alaska Library Network the full amount for your registration fees.
- Video Creation and Editing: An Introduction for Public Library Programming Staff (Aug. 10-30, 2021)
- Reader’s Advisory Fundamentals: Books and Beyond (Aug. 17-Sept. 27, 2021)
- Design for Libraries: Designing Materials for Your Library, From Image Editing to Social Media (Sept. 14-Oct. 11, 2021)
Upcoming Library Conferences
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Continuing Education Grants Available
The Alaska State Library offers grants for public, public/school, and school library staff to attend continuing education opportunities to help enhance their professional development.
Eligible library outlets may apply for one $1,250 reimbursement or four $300 reimbursements for attendance at virtual conferences or workshops.
Online and In-Person Conferences
Below is a list of upcoming library conferences (face-to-face and virtual) that may be of interest to academic, public, school, and tribal librarians.
Washington Library Association Conference
When: September 3—October 2, 2021
Where: Bellevue, Washington - virtual offerings
The Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL)
When: October 20-23, 2021
Where: Reno/Sparks, Nevada - virtual option
American Association of School Librarians
When: October 21-23, 2021
Where: Salt Lake City, Utah
Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries and Museums (ATALMS)
When: November 29-December 1, 2021
Where: Washington, DC
Alaska Society for Technology in Education Conference
When: February 19-22, 2021
Where: Anchorage, Alaska
Alaska Library Association Conference
When: February 24-27, 2022
Where: Fairbanks, Alaska
Public Library Association Conference
When: March 23-25, 2022
Where: Portland, Oregon
CE Calendar
To see all of the free learning opportunities available in August, visit the CE Calendar.
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