California State Library Blog

November 2007 - Posts

• Apply now! “Big Read” application deadline is February 12, 2008

  The Institute of Museum and Library Services ( IMLS ), in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts ( NEA ), has announced that February 12, 2008 is the fourth deadline for the Big Read program . Grants ranging from $5,000 - $20,000 are available Read More... Posted Friday, November 30, 2007 12:48 PM by CSL Info | 0 Comments Filed under: grants, IMLS, California public libraries, US libraries

• NEW CRB report, What Are The Qualifications For Bounty Hunters In California?, available online

  What Are The Qualifications For Bounty Hunters In California? As Required in Chapter 166, Statutes of 2004, Assemblymember Spitzer Marcus Nieto, Peter Lewicki and Paul Lewicki (CRB-07-010, November, 2007) The image of a "bounty hunter" bringing Read More... Posted Tuesday, November 20, 2007 4:00 PM by CSL Info | 0 Comments Filed under: CSL publications, CSL website, CRB reports

• Easy Voter Guides offered in five languages for February 5, 2008 election

  The nonpartisan Easy Voter Guide, a publication of the Easy Voter Project managed in part by the California State Library, provides clear descriptions of each state proposition in plain language, short statements from the candidates and helpful information Read More... Posted Tuesday, November 20, 2007 3:48 PM by CSL Info | 0 Comments Filed under: CSL publications, elections

• 7 California recipients of NEA “Big Read” grants for first half of 2008

  The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) will award Big Read grants to 7 California applicants to host celebrations of classic novels from January-June 2008. Big Read is the the largest federal reading program in U.S. history, and nationally 127 libraries, Read More... Posted Monday, November 19, 2007 8:58 AM by CSL Info | 0 Comments Filed under: grants, IMLS, US libraries

• NEW CRB reports, Ninety Years of Health Insurance Reform...in California, now online

  Ninety Years of Health Insurance Reform Efforts in California Michael Dimmitt, Ph.D. (CRB-07-013, October, 2007) This report will provide an overview of legislative and gubernatorial efforts to increase the number of Californians with health insurance. Read More... Posted Thursday, November 15, 2007 11:59 AM by CSL Info | 0 Comments Filed under: CSL website, CRB reports

• Aldrich CLA presentation now on California State Library website

  The presentation that Deputy State Librarian Stacey Aldrich made at the California Library Association (CLA) State Librarian's Breakfast at the October 26-29 CLA conference is now available on the California State Library website at http://www.library.ca.gov/lds/docs/cla2007statelibbreakfast.pdf Read More... Posted Friday, November 09, 2007 8:21 AM by CSL Info | 0 Comments Filed under: CSL publications, CSL website

• Library Referenda Roundup

  Sunnyvale voters Tuesday rejected a proposal to build a new energy efficient library to replace the existing facility built in 1959. The ballot garnered a 59% Yes vote, falling short of the two-thirds majority needed to pass. The ballot item fell far Read More... Posted Wednesday, November 07, 2007 9:53 AM by CSL Info | 0 Comments Filed under: California public libraries, elections

• California State Library offering open exams to qualified library professionals

  The California State Library is now offering open exams for Librarian , Library Programs Consultant , and Senior Librarian . When an exam is “open,” any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply. Applicants need not be employees Read More... Posted Thursday, November 01, 2007 8:42 AM by CSL Info | 0 Comments Filed under: CSL general, CSL website