"RPLS Orientation" is a workshop that will provide an opportunity for new staff members of libraries to meet one another and to familiarize new library staff members, school administrators, and public library trustees with the services and operations of the Rolling Prairie Library System.  The workshop is June 26 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. at RPLS. Register with Angela at angelat@rpls.ws or call 429-2586.

If you would like to register for any of these events please contact Angela at angelat@rpls.ws or 429-2586.
 

After grants are awarded, grantees will be contacted by the RPLS Lighting the Fire Grant Consultant, Stephanie Edwards.  Stephanie has been contracted to help libraries with their Lighting the Fire grants and to report on grant activities to RPLS.  Many of you may know Stephanie as the Director of the Weldon Public Library District.  RPLS is pleased to have Stephanie as a part of this project!
 

For annual reports click on this link: http://www.rpls.ws/faq_annual_report.htm

For per capita grants use this link: http://www.rpls.ws/public_library_per_capita_grant_2002_faq.htm
 

The following RPLS libraries received the grant:  Lawrence Education Center and Lincoln Land Community College.
 

- Libraries that receive the e-rate need not make any final decision about whether to install blocking programs or decline the e-rate before July 1, 2002. 

- Libraries may receive the e-rate during Year 4 (7/1/2001 - 6/30/2002) even if they ultimately decide to decline the funds in Year 5 (7/1/2002 - 6/30/2003) rather than comply with CIPA. 

- Libraries that want the e-rate during Year 4 should now submit the certification on October 28, 2001 that they are "undertaking such actions . . . to comply with the requirements of CIPA for the next funding year." 

- The government has interpreted the certification language to allow libraries "to evaluate its options under CIPA during Year 4, but decide not to participate in the universal service program in Year 5 (2002-03) by not applying for further funding." 

- During Year 4, libraries that receive the e-rate must begin a discussion about whether or not they would ultimately install blocking programs should CIPA be upheld. That discussion can coincide with the separate obligations under CIPA to hold public hearings and develop an Internet safety policy. (The lawsuits do not challenge those obligations.) 

- Just as a reminder, the government had previously clarified that CIPA's certification requirements will only attach to LSTA funds awarded after October 1, 2002. Thus, no certification for LSTA recipients will be required until the 2002 deadline for LSTA applications. 

- Given the agreement above, all libraries that were previously planning to apply for the e-rate in Year 4 may submit the certification regardless of your ultimate final decision about whether to install blocking programs or decline the e-rate in Year 5. Libraries that do not submit the certification in Year 4 will not be able to recoup the discount even if we ultimately win the lawsuit. 
 

We are currently offering special discounted prices for the Rolling Prairie Library System's Public Libraries.  This special offer will expire July 30th, 2001.  Prices are determined by the number of card holders a library currently has.  Please contact Angela if you would like a list of prices (angelat@rpls.ws).  The prices reflect a significant 15% discount off our standard pricing.  Please contact Leslie Zwerling if you need further information or would like to set up a trial.  Leslie can be reached at 1-800-322-8755 x. 342 or Lzwerling@factsonfile.com.
 

HEAD LIBRARIAN, NEOGA DISTRICT LIBRARY, NEOGA, IL: Head librarian position available at Neoga District Library beginning July 24th. Previous library experience preferred. Hours are flexible. Minimum of 20 hours plus per week. Salary range $9-11 per hour. Send resume by June 30th to: Marian Lindley Library Board President P.O. Box 207 Neoga, IL 62447. Any questions call: Marian Lindley 217-895-3937 or Betty Albin: 217-895-2306. 

CONSULTANT, ROLLING PRAIRIE LIBRARY SYSTEM, DECATUR, IL: Rolling Prairie Library System in Decatur, IL, a multi-type library system serving 277 libraries in central Illinois, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Consultant. The Consultant will be responsible for administering the system's Continuing Education and Distance Learning programs, editing the system newsletters, and coordinating system marketing and publicity efforts. The Consultant will also assist in providing general information to our member libraries as part of a consulting team. Requirements include an M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited program. Knowledge of computer technology highly desirable. Starting Salary: $34,000.00 plus excellent fringe benefits. Submit letter of application and resume to Paul Johnson, Assistant Executive Director, Rolling Prairie Library System, 345 W. Eldorado St. Decatur IL 62522. Preference will be given to applications received prior to July 24, 2001. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

LIBRARIANS, CLINTON SCHOOL DISTRICT, CLINTON IL: has two openings for school librarians for the 2001-02 school year. One position is to cover two primary buildings K-2 and one for two intermediate buildings 3-5. If interested, send letter of application or call by June 15.  Principal John Smith, Washington School, 411 N. Mulberry St., Clinton, IL 61727   or call 217/935-6383.