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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 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 Aid-<\/u><\/strong> Reopening survey<\/u><\/strong> CARES ACT Grants Construction-The Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program (MPLCP)<\/u><\/strong> The MBLC was notified this morning that the cap for MPLCP will remain at $20 million for FY2021. The FY2021 Capital Plan is a maintenance plan for the Commonwealth, primarily due to COVID-19 related obligations. Most lines are level-funding for the coming fiscal year.\u00a0 Although, the MBLC had been seeking an increase in the cap from $20 million to $25 million, in these difficult times, the agency is grateful to Governor Baker for continuing to fund the construction program.<\/p>\n The Senate Bonding Committee reported out favorably the Infrastructure Bond Bill, which includes the funding for the Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program. Senate Bonding has referred the Bond Bill to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. \u00a0The Bill includes $115 million, the same figure approved in the House. Senator Eric Lesser, the Senate Chair of the Legislative Library Caucus has agreed to file an amendment to increase library construction funding. Swift passage is expected since the Bill includes several capital projects related to COVID 19 assistance.<\/p>\n Given the current crisis and the economic difficulty that many communities are experiencing, the MBLC construction team is discussing how to handle grant awards in FY21.<\/p>\n Friends groups LSTA\/Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services Funding not through CARES Act<\/u><\/strong> <\/u>Preservation and Disaster Recovery<\/u><\/strong> REGISTRATION OPEN<\/a> \u2013 Virtual special collections symposium for smaller libraries Opening Speaker<\/em> \u2013 Ken Gloss, Proprietor of Brattle Book Shop<\/p>\n PANEL<\/em> \u2013Academic Special Collections perspectives<\/p>\n Lisa Conathan, Ph.D. \u2013 Head of Special Collections, Williams Libraries<\/p>\n Mike Kelly \u2013 Head, Archives & Special Collections, Amherst College<\/p>\n PANEL <\/em>\u2013Special Collections Management Case Studies<\/p>\n Cyndi Harbeson \u2013 Head of Special Collections, The Jones Library, Inc.<\/p>\n Sara Trotta \u2013 Librarian, Congregational Library & Archives<\/p>\n Statement from Digital Commonwealth Board on Black Lives Matter<\/strong> Promotion\/Summer Library Program<\/u><\/strong> Bruins Statewide Summer Challenge 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 18, 2020 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. 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\n<\/u>June 18, 2020<\/strong><\/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>.<\/p>\n
\n<\/u><\/strong>Contact: Lyndsay Forbes<\/a>
\n<\/u>The application for Virtual Programming for Distance Learning<\/strong> is due Friday<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>This 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. \u00a0 Any 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. We anticipate notifying libraries of their award status in early July. Funds must be spent by September 30, 2021.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Contact:\u00a0 Lauren Stara<\/a>
\nAndrea Bunker<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/u><\/strong>Contact: <\/strong>Maura Deedy<\/a>
\n<\/u><\/strong>Join us for our first Friends coffee talk on Monday June 22, at 11:00am<\/strong>. Inspired by ALA’s Friends of the Library and the Future of Booksales webinar, MBLC will host a coffee hour for Friends to discuss the webinar and the future of book sales at their library. You can still join us if you haven\u2019t watched the webinar. We\u2019ll recap and talk about local libraries. Bring your own beverage!
\nRegistration<\/a> is for MBLC Friends Coffee Talk is open.<\/p>\n
\n<\/u>Social infrastructure mini grants: As part of the follow-up to the Opioid Symposium, the MBLC awarded the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Services (MCPHS), a local university that trains health science professionals,\u00a0 a $1000 social infrastructure mini-grant.\u00a0 The MCPHS library purchased new LGBTQ resources with the funding and created a useful lib guide to showcase these items. The goal of the guide is to provide students and faculty a starting point for learning and teaching about LGBTQIA+ cultural competencies for healthcare professionals.<\/p>\n
\n<\/u>Contact: Evan Knight<\/a>
\nRecording<\/a> available – Hurricane Risks to Southern New England Webinar<\/strong>
\nOn Tuesday, June 16, Matthew Belk, Lead Forecaster from the National Weather Service (Boston area), provided fascinating insight into hurricanes and hurricane preparedness. Hosted by staff from MBLC, MLS, and COSTEP MA, a statewide network of cultural heritage and emergency management professionals. A recording<\/a> is now available. here: https:\/\/vimeo.com\/429703062<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nJuly 23, 9am-12pm
\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. Co-hosted by the Massachusetts Library System. Register<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThe DC Board released a statement available here: https:\/\/digitalcommonwealth.wildapricot.org\/BLM-Statement<\/a><\/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\u00a0 Rachel Masse<\/a> (summer and the Bruins)<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>We\u2019re happy to announce that Massachusetts native, Charlie Coyle is the Bruins player who is featured on all of the summer materials. Please place your order<\/a>. Items will be shipped directly to you at no cost to your library. Deadline: Monday, June 22<\/strong>.
\nHockey will be played during the summer and the Bruins are in first place!<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>More than 65 libraries have registered for the summer challenge. Materials for the challenge will be mailed to libraries next week.<\/p>\n
\nState Aid To Public Libraries<\/u><\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Contact: Liz. Babbit<\/a>
\nUechi Ng<\/a>
\nMary Rose Quinn<\/a><\/p>\n
\nWatch the ARIS Workshop <\/strong>(recorded last week)
\nOn Zoom<\/a>
\nOn ARIS page<\/a>|MBLC website
\n<\/strong>Remaining ARIS(Annual Report Information Survey)\u00a0workshops are listed below.\u00a0 Sessions are via Zoom and 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 is through the MBLC Calendar<\/a>
\n<\/strong>The dates are:
\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":"