Newsletter of the Maine Library Association and the Maine State Library

VOLUME 21, NO. 12 ~ DECEMBER 1999

This is my last month as Editor of the Maine Memo. I want to thank everybody for thier support and patience with me. I will miss doing the Maine Memo. However, I would like to introduce to all the NEW editor of the Maine Memo. Her name is Betsy Noble and she lives in Richmond, Maine. As past editor of the New Hampshire Library Association Newsletter, she will bring new energy into the Maine Memo. Pleae make sure to send any press releases to the following e-mail address: Noblelib@aol.com.

If you have a change of address, please contact: Joan Kiszely, Maine Municipal Association,

60 Community Drive, August, Maine 04330

FAREWELL!!!

TABLE OF CONTENTS
December's Calendar of Events
ALA News
Here's an F.Y.I.
Education/Training/Workshops
Job Opportunities
ALAWON
DECEMBER'S CALENDAR OF EVENTS
ALA NEWS: American Library Association Invites Applications for New Traveling Exhibitions. The ALA, in collaboration with The Huntington Library, San Marino, CA, and The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), invites libraries to apply for the tour of a traveling exhibition called "The Great Experiment: George Washington and the American Republic." The exhibition is based on a major exhibition of original manuscripts, rare books, prints, engravings, and artifacts from the collections of the Huntington and Pierpont Morgan Libraries, the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and other institutions, which was displayed at the Huntington Library in 1998-99 and at the Pierpont Morgan Library in New York in Fall 1999. NEH has provided major funding for the library traveling exhibit. "The Great Experiment" will encourage visitors to understand the George Washington behind the myths--myths that were created to strengthen his position as President and to secure the stability of a struggling republic. This biographical exhibition traces the development of a man who was born a loyal British subject and became the leader of a revolution; a victorious military leader who gave up the trappings of power to return to farming; a reluctant statesman who forged the institutions of a popular government that have endured for two centuries, and to whom John Adams, James Madison and Thomas Jefferson looked for guidance. Deadline for grants is January 10, 2000. Please call 1-800-545-2433, ext. 5045 or e-mail Susan Brandehoff, Project Mgr. at sbrandeh@ala.org for more information.
 
"Go Figure" is a collaboration of the Minnesota Children's Museum and the ALA, and is funded by the National Science Foundation, Cargill and 3M. This exhibition includes an interactive exhibition as well as interpretive and educational materials that bring the exciting world of math and its everyday uses to children two to seven years old and their parents through children's literature. Deadline for grants is December 17, 1999. Please call 1-800-545-2433, ext. 5045 or e-mail Susan Brandehoff, Project Mgr. at sbrandeh@ala.org for more information.
 
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HERE'S AN F.Y.I.
 
CHILDREN'S AUTHORS AND ILLUSTRATORS WEBSITE. Have you taken a look at the Children's Authors and Illustrators database that has been mounted on the MASL website? Check it out: <http://www.maslibraries.org/authill/authill.html>. MASL would appreciate additions to the list now that it's up and easy to add to. Have you have a children's or YA author or illustrator visit your library or school? Did you have a good experience? If so, please take 5 minutes (really, that's all it takes) to feel out MASL's user-friendly form! Sharing information will help us all.
 
STATE PARTNERSHIP GRANT PROGRAM. Maine's application for a State Partnership Grant Program has been approved! THE PHYSICAL IMPLEMENTATION DATE FOR MAINE IS AUGUST 2001. Part of the announcement letter states that Gates will be working with the State Library to finalize the list of public libraries in Maine approximately seven months before implementation. Five months before implementation Gates will hold Grant workshops in the State to explain the grant process and hand out applications. "Before Your Computer Arrives" workshops will then be scheduled for Maine. These dates may appear to be in the distant future.
 
THE CHILDREN'S THEATRE OF MAINE. This winter The Children's Theatre of Maine is holding its 9th Annual Young Playwrights Contest. Children ages 18 years old or younger are eligible to enter. The play can be of any length, about any topic appropriate for all ages, and must be original (no adaptations). Plays can be written as collaborations as long as the collaborators are all under 19. The Children's Theatre of Maine=92s Young Playwrights Ensemble will produce the winning entries in March 2000! In 1998, The Children's Theatre of Maine received a total of 134 plays from kids across Maine. The 5 winning plays were written by 8 playwrights. They ranged from a sweet story about a little bunny=92s birthday in Bun Bun=92s Birthday, to the thoughtful story of teens who reach out to help a friend in Saving Sam: A Story of Child Abuse. Teachers and parents have used this contest as an educational opportunity for their students in past years. We hope to continue that trend. Encourage your budding playwright to start writing now! The contest deadline is January 15th. Feel free to call CTM (207-878-2774) with questions about the contest. Typewritten plays can be submitted to: The Children's Theatre of Maine, PO Box 1011, Portland ME 04104.
 
JOIN NEW LISTSERV. Join a new listserv dedicated to the needs of the Small Public Library in Maine. SPLA-L is just getting started. If you're interested send the following message:
subscribe spla-l firstname lastname
to the address: listserv@maine.edu

 

 
MELIBS continues to be a great tool for library management, We hope SPLA-L can serve in the same capacity and meet some of our special needs.
 
UNITED STATES CENSUS 2000 - GET READY LIBRARIES. The U.S. Census Bureau has asked us to help them is preparing our communities with their Census 2000. Partnering together for an accurate count is their goal. Please consider the following partnership and census data opportunity available to your organization. They need our help. Would your library like to:
1. Be interested in hosting or attending a Census Data Workshop
2. Be interested in partnering together for Census 2000 in one or more of the following areas:

MAINE REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM: STATE BINDERYCOOPERATIVE - 1999 TRIP SCHEDULE. Pick-up/DeliverySites: Maine State Library, Augusta; BangorPublic Library; McArthur Public Library, Biddeford; Freeport Community Library;Lewiston Public Library; South Portland Public Library and Waterville PublicLibrary. Pick-up/Delivery Dates: December 16/17.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/WORKSHOP
 
April 5 throughy May 17 - SMLD Introduction to Cataloging - A 6-week course, Parsons Memorial Library in Alfred.
 

JOB OPPORTUNITIES
ALAWON
 
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