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A Catalyst for Change: LSTA Grants to States Program Activities and the Transformation of Library Services to the Public
Author: Institute of Museum and Library Services
Date: 2009-06-00
Type: Reports - Descriptive
Subjects: Statewide Planning,State Programs,Museums,Government Libraries,Library Services,Grants,Technology Planning,State Surveys,Research Reports,Library Automation,Library Development,Labor Force Development,Human Capital,Change Strategies,Funding Formulas,Federal Aid,Outreach Programs

This report focuses on funding and services provided through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Grants to States program in the most recent full reporting years. IMLS grants to State Library Administrative Agencies (SLAA's) represent the single largest source of federal funding for the nation's libraries and are the only programmatic grants for libraries to require statewide planning. The purpose of the analysis is to inform the administration, Congress and the library community about the contributions of this program to the public and its significance within the larger context of community-based services. The report provides a description of the Grants to States program; a discussion of the factors that affect state program plans; a review of program activities submitted in state program annual reports; and an analysis of program expenditures and then concludes with profiles for each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Sources of data for this report include state program reports for the Grants to States program between FY 2003 and FY 2006 and data from annual State Library Agency Surveys collected by the National Center for Education Statistics and the Institute of Museum and Library Services between 1998 and 2007. This report draws on the data and analysis conducted by Ethel Himmel and Bill Wilson and reported in &quot;Library Services and Technology Act: Grants to States Program Trends Analysis.&quot; A complete list of expert committee members is appended. (Contains 7 figures and 19 footnotes.)
Service Trends in U.S. Public Libraries, 1997-2007. Research Brief Number 1
Author: Henderson, Everett
Date: 2009-12-00
Type: Reports - Evaluative
Subjects: Public Libraries,Library Services,Trend Analysis,Influence of Technology,Use Studies,User Needs (Information),Users (Information),Library Research,Annual Reports,Statistical Analysis,Statistical Surveys

Libraries are operating in a fluid service environment in which people increasingly turn to the Internet to address everyday concerns. They also face competition from large booksellers that offer potential library patrons access to a virtually unlimited selection of books. These developments have understandably provoked questions and concerns about the future of libraries. Given this state of affairs, it is important to look beyond conjecture and assess the state of U.S. public libraries using actual visitation and circulation figures. This report uses the past 11 years (FY 1997-FY 2007) of the annual Public Library Survey (PLS) data to analyze public library statistics on circulation, visitation, and information technology resources. In addition to reporting trends at the national level, the researchers have disaggregated the data by urban/nonurban county status to examine whether library use patterns in rural areas differ from those in urban areas. This brief aims to provide a clearer, more complete picture of recent public library circulation and use trends than has previously been available. (Contains 17 footnotes and 5 figures.)
Libraries Use Broadband Internet Service to Serve High Need Communities. Data Note. Number 1
Author: Pastore, Erica
Date: 2009-03-00
Type: Reports - Descriptive
Subjects: Public Libraries,Internet,Library Automation,Library Development,Library Services,Access to Computers,Access to Information,Outreach Programs

America needs greater access to broadband Internet to spur economic growth, innovation, and job creation. To date, gains in household broadband take-up are not evenly distributed across all demographic groups or geographic areas. While from 2001 to 2007, the percentage of households in the United States with access to broadband Internet services grew from 9% to 51%, just over half of the households in urban areas (54%) reported home-based broadband Internet use and only 39% of the households in rural areas reported broadband use in the home. This report discusses how the technology available in today's public libraries can help reduce the broadband access gap for families, while providing a wide range of information resources and services. Future budget and policy decisions regarding the deployment of broadband should consider not only household penetration rates, but also the role that libraries can play in addressing broadband priorities at the state and local levels. (Contains 2 figures.)
The Future of Museums and Libraries: A Discussion Guide
Author: Institute of Museum and Library Services
Date: 2009-06-00
Type: Guides - Non-Classroom
Subjects: Library Role,Museums,Libraries,Library Services,Community Services,Futures (of Society),Long Range Planning,Guides,Institutional Role,Institutional Environment,Discussion,Influence of Technology,Policy Formation,Program Evaluation,Institutional Cooperation,Labor Force,Power Structure,Federal Programs

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is committed to bringing together museums and libraries across the country for conversations dedicated to developing a better understanding of the roles of libraries and museums as providers of public service to communities. The Future of Libraries and Museums in the 21st Century Planning Meeting, which took place July 7-8, 2008, in Washington, D.C., was convened by the National Academy of Sciences and supported by IMLS to bring together voices across and outside the library and museum fields to debate, discuss, and question the future of museums and libraries and gain insight into how the conversation could unfold in subsequent discussions in the field at large. This meeting brought together leaders from across the disciplines in the library, museum, research, scientific, technology, and education fields to help define the central issues, challenges, and opportunities that libraries and museums are likely to face in the coming decades. During the course of the meeting, participants considered three areas where significant change is anticipated over the course of the 21st century: (1) The relationship among museums, libraries, and society; (2) The evolution of the role or roles of museums and libraries; and (3) The future support, environment, and infrastructure for museums and libraries. This publication is intended to provide some structure for and spark ongoing conversation and dialogue among museum and library professionals, policy makers, funders, users, researchers, and partners from the private and public spheres regarding their own institutions, networks, and communities. (Contains 3 footnotes.)
Why Are Young Children Missed so Often in the Census? KIDS COUNT Working Paper
Author: O'Hare, William P.
Date: 2009-12-00
Type: Reports - Evaluative
Subjects: Young Children,Census Figures,Federal Government,Statistics,Context Effect,Resource Allocation,Politics,Error Patterns,Demography,Age Groups,Computation,Data Collection,Validity,Social Theories,Neighborhoods,Immigration,Outreach Programs,Child Advocacy

The Decennial Census is the most important data collection activity undertaken by the U.S. federal statistical system. Because census data are used to apportion Congress and draw redistricting lines for thousands of state and local single-member districts to meet the one-person/one-vote guidelines, the census is at the heart of the political system. Also, census data are used to distribute more than $400 billion in federal funds each year, and they are widely used by other government statistical agencies to calculate rates or design surveys. Children are the age group most often missed in the Decennial Census--the reasons range from their living in hard-to-count neighborhoods to the fact that the census form only has space for complete demographic information on six household members. The fact that children are the age group missed most often in the Decennial Census comes as a surprise to many people, even those who have closely followed census issues. Despite the long-standing problem of children being missed in the Decennial Census, little has been done to examine this issue. Missed children might be referred to as the &quot;overlooked undercount&quot; because the undercount of children has been a persistent problem that has been given relatively little attention over time. The high undercount of children challenges the image that the undercount is made up mostly of young adults and people who dodge the census-takers for nefarious reasons. Unlike adults, who may bear some responsibility for making sure they are counted in the census, children are dependent on others to make sure they are included. Yet in 1980, 1990, and 2000, Census Bureau data show children, particularly young children, are one of the groups most likely to be missed in the census. This publication provides some background and information on the undercount of children, describes some theories about why children are missed in the census, and outlines a few ideas for reaching the parents of young children with a message about the importance of being counted in the census. (Contains 2 figures, 1 box, 10 tables and 37 endnotes.)
Government Performance and Results Act: Annual Report to the President and Congress. Fiscal Year 2008
Author: National Council on Disability
Date: 2009-03-31
Type: Reports - Evaluative
Subjects: Disabilities,Educational Opportunities,Annual Reports,Performance,Accountability,Institutional Research,Accessibility (for Disabled),Strategic Planning,Goal Orientation,Organizational Objectives,Federal Legislation,Federal Programs,Disability Discrimination,Employment Opportunities,Independent Living,Program Effectiveness

This report compares actual performance with the projected levels of performance set out in the National Council on Disability's annual performance plan. The findings of this report show a positive link between the allocated resources and NCD's performance. NCD's assessment review showed that it was successful in meeting its goals and achieving its intended results. NCD has applied taxpayer resources efficiently in a manner that maximizes the effectiveness of Government programs in serving the American people. NCD's FY 2008 activities promoted the full participation of people with disabilities in all areas of society by addressing many areas including educational opportunities needed to succeed, discrimination and promotion of equal opportunity, the employment rate of people with disabilities, and independent, community-based living. The findings of this report clearly indicate that NCD has either met or exceeded the projected levels in its performance plan.
Mental Health Practice Guidelines for Child Welfare
Author: Annie E. Casey Foundation
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Guides - General
Subjects: Child Welfare,Guidelines,Mental Health,Clinical Experience,Best Practices,Screening Tests,Outcomes of Treatment,Individual Development,Pharmacology,Intervention,Family Programs

The guidelines and supporting rationale presented in this paper were developed from the October 2007 "Best Practices for Mental Health in Child Welfare Consensus Conference" sponsored by Casey Family Programs, the Annie E. Casey Foundation and the REACH Institute (REsource for Advancing Children's Health). The purpose of the conference was to develop best practice guidelines for addressing mental health in child welfare by focusing on five key areas--mental health screening and assessment, psychosocial interventions, psychopharmacological interventions, parent support and empowerment, and youth support and empowerment.
New Help for Children Raised by Grandparents and Other Relatives: Questions and Answers about the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008
Author: Annie E. Casey Foundation
Date: 2009-01-00
Type: Guides - Non-Classroom
Subjects: Human Services,Family Violence,State Courts,Family Programs,Child Welfare,Caregivers,Grandparents Raising Grandchildren,Social Work,Foster Care,Federal Legislation,Children,Adoption,Legal Responsibility,Confidentiality,Family (Sociological Unit),American Indians,State Government,Limited English Speaking,Parents,Grants,Financial Support,Federal Aid,Federal Programs,Eligibility,At Risk Persons,Social Services,Siblings,Sibling Relationship,Child Safety,Well Being,Access to Education,Independent Living,Adolescents,Young Adults,Certification,Caregiver Training

This publication is intended to help ensure full and prompt implementation of the improvements in the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act for children being raised by grandparents and other relatives. It was prepared by 18 organizations, many of whom have been working individually and together for a number of years to support children being raised by grandparents and other relatives. In this Guide, the collaborating organizations have answered a number of questions, all of which have been posed to them by persons interested in implementing the new act. The Guide is intended to be useful to those charged with implementing the improvements for children being raised by grandparents and other relatives, as well as others who are advocating for the new improvements and assisting with implementation. It can also be used in states and communities to bring together multiple stakeholders already working in communities on behalf of children being cared for by relative caregivers. The following are appended: (1) Implementation Chronology; (2) Glossary; (3) Selected Resources; and (4) Contacts for Collaborating Organizations. This Guide was a collaborative effort of 18 organizations, including: Center for Law and Social Policy, Children's Defense Fund, Alliance for Children and Families/United Neighborhood Centers of America, American Bar Association Center on Children and the Law, Annie E. Casey Foundation/Casey Family Services, Casey Family Programs, Center for the Study of Social Policy, ChildFocus, Child Welfare League of America, Children and Family Research Center--School of Social Work at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Family Violence Prevention Fund, Generations United, GrandFamilies of America, National Association of County Human Services Administrators, National Center for State Courts, National Foster Care Coalition, North American Council on Adoptable Children, and Voices for America's Children.
May Graduates
Author: Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, Frankfort.
Date: 2009-06-01
Type: Numerical/Quantitative Data
Subjects: Postsecondary Education,Graduation Rate,Associate Degrees,Bachelors Degrees,Doctoral Degrees,Masters Degrees,State Universities,Private Colleges,Community Colleges,School Statistics

Kentucky's public and independent postsecondary institutions are graduating another historic class in 2009. Total degrees and credentials awarded this spring increased 7 percent over last year and an impressive 40 percent in the past five years. Other highlights include: (1) Increases were seen in all sectors and at virtually all institutions. Eastern Kentucky University saw the largest growth among four-year institutions, increasing 48 percent in five years, with 60 percent growth in baccalaureate degrees. KCTCS' spring degrees grew by 72 percent in five years, including a 43 percent increase in associate graduates; (2) These increases were seen at all degree and credential levels. Baccalaureate degrees increased 24 percent in five years, associate degrees 32 percent, and doctoral degrees 64 percent; (3) UK and UofL continue to pursue their HB 1 goals of becoming premier research institutions. UK's spring  doctoral degrees increased 70 percent in five years, while UofL's increased 21 percent.  The undergraduate focus of UofL is also changing, with more baccalaureate degrees and fewer subbaccalaureate degrees and credentials; (4) KCTCS continues to pursue both academic and workforce missions with tremendous growth in certificates, 125 percent in five years, as well as a 43 percent increase in associate degrees awarded in the spring;   (5) The AIKCU independent colleges and universities continue to keep pace with the publics in baccalaureate degree growth. Graduates from master's and doctoral programs have increased substantially as well, especially at Spalding University, University of the Cumberlands, and Union College; and (6) Kentucky State University's drop in degrees is due to increases in students graduating in the fall term and to students having to leave college due to financial reasons. In a recent KSU study investigating undergraduate departure between fall 2008 and spring 2009, finances were cited as a pivotal factor in students' departure or delay. Charts and graphs contain data on: (1) May 2009 Graduates: Kentucky Public and Independent Institutions; (2) Five-Year Increase in Graduates: Kentucky Public and Independent Institutions; and (3) May Graduates by Level: Kentucky Public and Independent Institutions.
Effective Emergency Management: Making Improvements for Communities and People with Disabilities
Author: Davis, Elizabeth
Date: 2009-08-12
Type: Guides - Non-Classroom
Subjects: National Security,Emergency Programs,Disabilities,Crisis Management,Accessibility (for Disabled),Intervention,Public Policy,Readiness,Research Reports,Best Practices,Agency Cooperation,Federal Programs,Program Descriptions,Voluntary Agencies,Program Effectiveness,Literature Reviews

This report offers information and advice to assist all levels of government in its work to establish evidence-based policies, programs, and practices across the life cycle of disasters. This report provides examples of effective community efforts with respect to people with disabilities, and evaluates many emergency preparedness, disaster relief, and homeland security program efforts deployed by both public and private sectors. This report is based on the available literature, including empirical research as well as practical guidance materials. It is divided into three main parts, all related to disability issues. The first part explains key terms and scenarios, and examines the life cycle of comprehensive emergency management. This life cycle includes four phases: preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. The second section looks at strategies for working with emergency managers and maximizing the contributions of voluntary organizations. The third section reviews and summarizes policies, programs, initiatives, and trends; it culminates in a comprehensive set of interventions at the federal, state, local, and individual levels. The following appendices provide supporting materials:(1) Resources; (2) Voluntary organizations; (3) Annotated Bibliography; and (4) The Mission of the National Council on Disability.
Web Resources for Special Education
Author: Singh, Delar K.
Date: 2010-01-07
Type: Reference Materials - Bibliographies
Subjects: Educational Strategies,Assistive Technology,Access to Education,Team Teaching,Internet,Special Education,Web Sites,Access to Information,Inclusive Schools,Regular and Special Education Relationship,Teaching Methods,Mainstreaming,Educational Policy,Disabilities,Special Needs Students,Academically Gifted,Teacher Collaboration,Student Evaluation,Instructional Design,Literacy,Educational Environment,Mathematics Instruction,Reading Instruction,Science Instruction,Social Studies,Positive Reinforcement,Behavior Modification,Student Behavior

The purpose of this paper is to provide brief descriptions and links to a number of reputed websites on various topics and issues of special education. The web sites are organized in the following categories: (1) Teaching in Inclusive Classroom, (2) Policies, Procedures, & Process of  Special education, (3) Students with High Incidence Disabilities and Gifts and Talents, (4) Students with Low Incidence Disabilities and Other Special Needs, (5) Collaboration and Cooperative Teaching, (6) Assistive Technologies, (7) Universal Design for Learning (UDL), (8) Assessment & Evaluation, (9) Instructional Strategies, (10) Designing Learning that Works for All Students, (11) Creating Literacy Rich Environments for All Learners, (12) Teaching Mathematics to All Learners, (13) Teaching Science and Social Studies to all Learners, and (14) Positive Behavioral Supports for All Learners. All of the web links can be accessed with a Web browser such as Internet Explorer.
California Library Laws, 2009
Author: Smith, Paul G., Ed.
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Legal/Legislative/Regulatory Materials
Subjects: Public Libraries,Library Services,Laws,Reference Materials,Court Litigation

California Library Laws 2009 is a selective guide to state laws and related materials that most directly affect the everyday operations of public libraries and organizations that work with public libraries. It is intended as a convenient reference, not as a replacement for the annotated codes or for legal advice. The guide is organized as follows. Statutes relating to library programs of statewide applicability are listed first, those of local applicability next. Miscellaneous provisions that apply to a particular type of library are appended to that library statutes. Next are statutes which are not unique to libraries, but are commonly used to provide library services. Concluding sections cover fiscal and miscellaneous provisions affecting libraries in general. Appendices include a list of California court decisions and Attorney General Opinions relating to libraries, and a table of statutes. Full text in effect January 1, 2009, is provided for most of the material. For less frequently-used statutes, only the library-specific text or a brief citation is provided. Omission of matter not directly relevant to libraries, or unrepealed obsolete material, is indicated by three asterisks (***). [Editorial assistance was provided by Christine Henningfeld. For the 2008 edition of this report, see ED501467.]
The California State Library: An Orientation Guide for Library Directors
Author: California State Library
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Guides - Non-Classroom
Subjects: Government Libraries,State Government,Library Services,Information Seeking,Technical Assistance,Outreach Programs,Research Libraries,Orientation Materials,Library Personnel,Public Libraries,Public Service,Financial Support,Library Role

The California State Library is charged with performing the following activities as defined by law. The State Library, under the direction and control of the State Librarian, an appointee of the Governor, has responsibility: (1) To collect, preserve, generate and disseminate a wide array of information; (2) To serve as the central reference and research library for state government and the Legislature; (3) To advise, consult with, and provide technical assistance to and outreach programs for California's public libraries; and (4) To direct state and federal funds to support local libraries and statewide library programs. This paper presents the California State Library orientation guide for library directors. This guide contains: (1) Contact List; (2) 2009 Calendar of Deadlines; (3) General Overview; (4) Financial Support Programs; (5) State Library Services; (6) Library Hours &amp; Public Service Locations; (7) Publications; and (8) Communications.