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MBLC Service Update\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Past Updates As we work together to get through the current reality, the MBLC will provide regular updates on MBLC services and other statewide issues.\u00a0 Please let us know if there\u2019s info you\u2019d like us to cover\u2014we\u2019ll include it if we are able. Stay well.<\/p>\n State Reopening Advisory Board <\/u><\/strong> State Aid-<\/u><\/strong> Reopening survey<\/u><\/strong> CARES ACT Grants Construction-The Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program (MPLCP)<\/u><\/strong> New Episodes of the Construction Podcast<\/a> are coming soon! Ebooks and Audio Books through LEA (Library eBooks and Audiobooks) Performers Directory Enhanced to Simplify Finding Virtual Programs<\/u><\/strong> Save the Date for two exciting virtual events for Massachusetts Libraries and Library Workers: Special collections symposium for smaller libraries, July 23, 9a-12p Promotion\/Summer Library Program<\/u><\/strong> Video Library<\/strong> (for kids and teens) Promotion<\/strong> Bruins<\/strong> In addition, this year\u2019s player is Weymouth native Charlie Coyle. We are so excited to have a player who grew up in Massachusetts on the posters this year!<\/p>\n You can see the Bruins materials here: https:\/\/awarehouse.mblc.state.ma.us\/collateral\/programs\/summer-reading\/<\/a><\/p>\n You can order the materials here: https:\/\/mblc.libwizard.com\/id\/9a9d1a8d8450c8d79c5e1c9cef0e9bb9<\/a><\/p>\n We received over 50 applications for visits from Bruins Mascots Blades. While visits will not happen this summer, new Bruins prizes will be awarded as part of the First Lady of the Commonwealth and Blades Reading Challenge<\/em><\/a>. Winners of the first round of prizes have already been drawn. We draw these prizes at the beginning of the summer and notify the winners so that libraries can use the prize as part of their promotion for summer reading. Full list of prize winners.<\/a> ARIS Workshops Reporting Deadlines for FY2021: MBLC Service Update\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 June 3, 2020 Past Updates April 1, 2020 April 8, 2020 April 15, 2020 April 22, 2020 April 29, 2020 May 6, 2020 May 13, 2020 May 27, 2020 As we work together to get through the current reality, the MBLC will provide regular updates on MBLC services and other statewide […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21,2],"tags":[210,219],"class_list":["post-862","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-library-news","category-mblc","tag-covid-19","tag-service-update"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mblc.state.ma.us\/mblc_blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/862","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mblc.state.ma.us\/mblc_blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mblc.state.ma.us\/mblc_blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mblc.state.ma.us\/mblc_blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mblc.state.ma.us\/mblc_blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=862"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/mblc.state.ma.us\/mblc_blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/862\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1061,"href":"https:\/\/mblc.state.ma.us\/mblc_blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/862\/revisions\/1061"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mblc.state.ma.us\/mblc_blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=862"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mblc.state.ma.us\/mblc_blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=862"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mblc.state.ma.us\/mblc_blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=862"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n<\/u>June 3, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>April 1, 2020<\/a>
\nApril 8, 2020<\/a>
\nApril 15, 2020<\/a>
\nApril 22, 2020<\/a>
\nApril 29, 2020<\/a>
\nMay 6, 2020<\/a>
\nMay 13, 2020<\/a>
\nMay 27, 2020<\/a><\/u><\/u><\/u><\/p>\n
\nContact: Maura Deedy<\/a>, Rob Favini<\/a> (MBLC)
\nSarah Sogigian<\/a>, Terry McQuown<\/a> (MLS)
\nThe MBLC and MLS worked together to develop guidance to assist libraries as they begin the process of re-opening. The guidance was based on listening sessions that were held in coordination with the nine automated library networks.
\nLibrary-specific Re-opening guidance and tools<\/a>
\nBaker-Polito Administration\u2019s Reopening Massachusetts Report<\/a><\/p>\n
\nContact: <\/strong>Liz Babbitt<\/a>
\n<\/strong>In light of the Governor’s phased re-opening plan, please update the COVID19 reopening survey\u00a0via the\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>new LibWizard form<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0This\u00a0will be\u00a0shared with the library community in a Google spreadsheet titled “COVID19: Re-opening Public Libraries Survey”.
\nWe understand that COVID19 will continue to be a serious threat to public health and that your plans may change as the situation evolves so\u00a0we<\/strong>\u00a0will\u00a0NOT\u00a0be creating a version of this survey for the public<\/strong>\u00a0UNTIL libraries have started opening<\/strong>.
\nYou can still update the original COVID19 Closure form via this LibWizard link:\u00a0https:\/\/mblc.libwizard.com\/f\/covid-19<\/a>\u200b\u00a0. I’ll continue to update that\u00a0Google\u00a0sheet\u00a0for the next few weeks.<\/p>\n
\n<\/u><\/strong>Contact: Lyndsay Forbes<\/a>
\n<\/u>The application for Virtual Programming for Distance Learning<\/strong> is now open!
\nThis grant opportunity is one way the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) is using CARES Act funding<\/a>. Libraries may use Virtual Programming for Distance Learning grants to support increased public access to library virtual programs. \u00a0Programming for<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>all ages should be considered<\/em>.\u00a0<\/strong>Libraries are strongly encouraged to work with local museums and local cultural institutions to enhance virtual programming.
\nAny library that is a member of MLS can apply. Public libraries must be certified in state aid.\u00a0These are the only eligibility requirements for this grant.\u00a0<\/em>Libraries may apply for funding between $1000-$3500. Applications are due June 19, 2020<\/strong>. We anticipate notifying libraries of their award status in early July. Funds must be spent by September 30, 2021. Grant funds can only pay for costs incurred after a signed contract. We cannot reimburse for earlier expenses.
\nContact Lyndsay with any questions.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Contact:\u00a0 Lauren Stara<\/a>
\nAndrea Bunker<\/a>
\nMonthly Reporting<\/strong>: on Monday, March 16, the MBLC suspended the requirement for monthly reports to be submitted for construction projects. As the Commonwealth reopens and construction restarts, we will resume the monthly reporting requirement with the May report, which is due on June 30. At that time, we would like you to submit the February, March and April reports as well.
\nIf you have been submitting monthly reports as usual, thank you! If not, please work with your OPMs to resume this effort. As always, contact Lauren or Andrea with any questions, concerns, or for assistance.<\/p>\n
\nCurrent Episodes:
\n<\/strong>Sustainability and Building Performance<\/a>: An Interview with Building Evolution Corporation
\nDesigning for Sustainability<\/a>: An Interview with Finegold Alexander Architects<\/p>\n
\n<\/u><\/strong>Contact: Kate Butler<\/a>
\nVisualization of usage<\/a> from May 2019 through April 2020.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Contact: Paul Kissman<\/a>
\n<\/strong>MBLC has just added a new feature to the Performers Directory (https:\/\/mblc.state.ma.us\/directories\/performers<\/a>).\u00a0 You can now limit search results to programs that can be delivered virtually. \u00a0 270 online program opportunities have been added or updated by the performers since we reached out to them last week encouraging them to update their offerings<\/p>\n
\nPreservation and Disaster Recovery<\/u>
\n<\/strong>Contact: Evan Knight<\/a>
\n<\/u>How to Sanitize Collections<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 American Libraries Magazine (Evan is featured again!).<\/p>\n
\nNational Weather Service speaker on Hurricane Preparedness, June 16, 10:30a<\/strong>MBLC and COSTEP MA partners are hosting a speaker from the National Weather Service\u2019s Boston area office to speak on hurricane preparedness on Tuesday, June 16th<\/sup> at 10.30am. The session covers the hazards posed by tropical storms and hurricanes in southern New England, and should enable attendees from the library, archive, and museum communities to evaluate the threats to their individual facilities, and begin the process of constructing a mitigation plan. Registration information coming soon.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Local public memory collections provide important, unique, and sustainable opportunities to interpret a community\u2019s contemporary experiences as they change over time. Yet there are many challenges in building, preserving, and sharing these collections, especially among smaller libraries. Renowned experts in the book trade, academic libraries, and library special collections will convene for a morning symposium of sharing and dialogue about these topics, tailored specifically for library workers, librarians, archivists, and collections volunteers with various levels of experience. Registration information and additional symposium information coming soon.<\/p>\n
\n<\/u>Contact: Celeste Bruno<\/a>
\nMatthew Perry<\/a>
\n<\/u>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Rachel Masse<\/a> (summer and the Bruins)<\/p>\n
\nFirst Lady of the Commonwealth Lauren Baker has posted s fun story-time video on the site.
\nUpdates have been made to the video library. Users can now sort by library as well as topic of interest
\nVideo site<\/a>
\nUpload<\/a> your video directly or email it to Celeste<\/a><\/p>\n
\nAds promoting digital resources through libraries.state.ma.us<\/a> will continue to run through June.
\n<\/u>CSLP posters are at the printers and should be to your library in the next week
\n<\/u>Materials for the First Lady of the Commonwealth and Blades Reading Challenge<\/em><\/a> will be sent to the printer this week; libraries should have them by mid-June.
\n<\/u>It\u2019s not too late to Register and order materials<\/a> for the summer challenge<\/p>\n
\nWe are excited to announce that orders for Boston Bruins materials for the summer are now open! The NHL has announced that hockey will be returning and games will be played over the summer, so for the first time, summer reading will take place during the hockey season, and the Bruins are currently in first place.<\/p>\n
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\nState Aid To Public Libraries<\/u><\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Contact: Liz. Babbit<\/a>
\nUechi Ng<\/a>
\nMary Rose Quinn<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>State Aid will be hosting eight ARIS (Annual Report Information Survey)\u00a0workshops online in June via Zoom. All sessions will take place from 10:00 am\u00a0-12:30 pm. We’ve added half an hour to each session to allow for additional questions you may have. Registration will be through the MBLC Calendar<\/a>
\n<\/strong>The dates are:
\nJune 3<\/a>
\nJune 10<\/a>
\nJune 11<\/a>
\nJune 16<\/a>
\nJune 17<\/a>
\nJune 18<\/a>
\nJune 24<\/a>
\nJune 25<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>ARIS will open as usual on July 1st but the deadline will be extended until October 2nd to allow libraries and networks more time to gather statistics. The Financial Report and State Aid Compliance Application will open August 7th as scheduled\u00a0and also close on October 2nd. Municipalities\u00a0applying for a waiver of the FY2021 MAR will have until November 6th to complete additional paperwork.
\nPLEASE NOTE<\/strong>: All dates are based on current information we have about COVID19 and the Governor’s State of Emergency. We will reassess deadlines if necessary but they will not be earlier than stated above.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"