The Western Trails collaborative
grant project is in full swing. Nebraska local participants have created
master images for their artifacts and documents. They plan to complete
their projects this fall by creating images for Web viewing, as well as
thumbnail images and metadata records for the Nebraska database. Highlights
of recent activities include
:
• Nebraska participants met at the Library Commission this spring
to discuss creating metadata using the Nebraska template and Web site
design. Another meeting will take place in late August.
s Participants submitted Fifth Quarter Reports for their individual projects,
which can be viewed on the Library Commission Web site at <nlc.nebraska.gov/westerntrails>.
• The Nebraska Western Trails Database of digitized images (including
artifacts, documents, maps, photos, and publications) is live, with a
few test items, at <trails.unl.edu>.
• The Nebraska Web development committee is working on the final
design of the Nebraska site, a checklist and template for local sites,
and the Nebraska Library Commission Western Trails site. All are scheduled
for release in the fall.
• Work is underway on the Colorado Four-State Western Trails site
to link the state sites together and provide a unified search interface
for all of the project images.
For more information contact Beth Goble, Government Information Services
Coordinator, 402-471-4017, 800-307-2665, e-mail: Beth Goble.
One evening at a club meeting, she came and sat beside me and said, ‘Last Saturday evening I was feeling a little lonely and blue, so I decided to listen to a talking book. Imagine my delight when I heard your voice, Marjory, reading the book. I listened with interest, pleasure and a feeling of comfort, hearing your familiar voice. I no longer felt lonely.’
This meant so much to me as a volunteer narrator to hear firsthand how our work can make a difference in someone’s life. Something that brings us satisfaction and pleasure is bringing pleasure to others.”
—Marjory Gloe, long-time volunteer narrator for the Nebraska Library Commission’s Talking Book and Braille Service
It is not too late to share your comments on this important program administered by the Library Commission. To read more about the process and about the basic content of library guidelines and standards, see the Library Commission Web site, <nlc.nebraska.gov>, search on Accreditation, or contact Kit Keller, Library Data Services Coordinator, 402-471-3216, 800-307-2665, e-mail: Kit Keller.
Planning Tool for Federal Grants Now Available
<eservices.imls.gov/project_planning>, to help libraries develop project plans for its National Leadership Grant applications. This tool is designed to make it easier to develop competitive applications for federal grants.
The tutorial is divided into four sections:
• A step-by-step process for getting projects underway, including analyzing organizational needs, identifying the target audience, and formulating goals.
• A project plan outline, including activities, evaluation approach, schedule, and resources.
• Tips for writing applications.
• Tips for implementing successful projects.
This resource can be used by anyone who would like to learn more about project planning and development, and should be a valuable tool to enhance skills and strengthen grant applications. The need to identify and communicate with stakeholders is emphasized throughout.
