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USL Quarterly

A publication of the Utah State Library

December 2016
Volume 1, Issue 4

Check Out the Newest Public Libraries

Hildale Branch, Washington County Library
The Hildale Branch of the Washington County Library
System opened in Hildale, Utah, on November 18 with
partial funding from Arizona. The southern most
located library (see picture right) in Utah also serves
the citizens in the neighboring town of Colorado City in
Mohave County, Arizona. For more information on this
newest branch, see the Hildale Library Branch website.

Mendon Library
A new city library in Mendon, Utah, in Cache County
opened on November 19. The Mendon Library and City
Hall also houses the city offices and services, the city
archives, a public meeting room and will serve as the
emergency operation center. The new building (see
picture below) resides on the same site as the 1859
Mendon Fort and the 1935 Mendon School. Visit the
Mendon Library and City Hall and sign up for your
library card today.

Table of Contents
Legislative Update, 2
2016 Directors Summit, 2
Summer Reading Updates, 3
Resource of the Month, 4
Upcoming Webinar, 4
UPLIFT Graduates, 4
CLEF 2016 Highlights, 5
LSTA 5 Year Evaluation, 5
Online Book Discussion, 6
Utah Government Digital Library, 6
New Books in Our Collections, 7
Bookmobile: Oh My Tech!, 7
Quiz, 8
LSTA Survey, 8
Information Sites, 8
USL Quarterly 1

Legislative Update
By Kari May, Assistant Director
Proposed Revision to Utah Code regarding
Internet Filtering in Libraries
In the next legislative session, Sen. Todd Weiler,
R-Woods Cross, will introduce a proposal to modify
the current code regarding the library internet
filtering to include the requirement to filter all
wireless access provided within a public library.
The current law requires publicly accessible
machines to be filtered, and so not all libraries
filter the wireless network patrons access with
their own devices.
Based on information USL gathered from library
directors across the state, a few library systems
would not meet this new requirement. The Utah
State Library will be working with analysts to
provide a fiscal note regarding the financial
impact of installing filters on nonfiltered
wireless networks. USL is also working with the
Utah Education and Telehealth Network (UETN)
to determine the cost to get all Utah libraries
on the UETN network for connectivity and also
for filtering.
New changes in the proposed bill include requiring
wireless access be filtered. The categories of
materials currently filtered are not changing at this
time. Please verify your librarys internet access is
filtered, including wireless. If public library wireless
access is not filtered, then contact Kari May at
the State Library.

2016 Directors Summit

On October 6-7, the Utah State Library staff hosted
the 2nd Annual Public Library Director's Summit at the
Homestead Resort in Midway, Utah (see picture
below).
Tim Tingey from Murray City Corporation gave a
keynote speech on leadership; Martha Kyrilldou and
Bill Watson from Quality Metrics led an LSTA-focused
discussion with the directors; and the group enjoyed
collaborative discussions.
Directors had a great time and are looking forward to
next year's gathering.

The 2017 Legislature begins January 23, 2017.

USL will keep the library community updated on
the progress of this and other proposed legislation
throughout the session that may affect libraries.
Library Directors may be called upon to testify at
a committee hearing.

Utah Code Revision Resources

Current Code: http://go.usa.gov/x8XxH
UGDL: http://go.usa.gov/x8Xxk
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Summer Reading Updates

Book Your Summer Updates
Approximately 3,200 summer reading participants
entered the Book Your Summer sweepstakes,
sponsored by the Utah State Library (USL) and the
Utah Educational Savings Plan (UESP). Over 3,000
participants entered into a drawing for a $1,000
scholarship. Four winners were selected from four
predetermined regions of Utah. In addition, each
winners library received $500 cash to be used on
new books and media.

2016 Book Your Summer Winners

Region 1, Logan Library
Owen Dushku
*Pictured Left
Region 2, Washington County Library
Carter Miles
Region 3, Salt Lake City Public Library
Rhys Chatwin
* Pictured Top
Region 4, Saratoga Springs Library
Sydney Crismon

2017 Summer Reading Workshops

In November, over 100 library folks from across Utah
attended the 2017 Summer Reading Workshops
presented by international storyteller and teaching
artist Sherry Norfolk (see picture below). With the
all-inclusive theme of Build a Better World,
participants were treated to great program ideas
for the 2017 summer. See left for the 2017 early
literature and teen poster.

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Resource of the Month

Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center
Thursday, Jan. 5 - 10 AM to 11 AM, Webinar
The Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center offers
detailed "how-to" instructions and creative ideas
to meet the interests of virtually every hobby
enthusiast. Full text is provided from leading hobby
and craft magazines, including Bead & Button,
Creative Knitting, FineScale Modeler, Quilter's
World and many more.

To register for Workshops & Trainings:

library.utah.gov/workshops
To access live webinars:
stateofutah.adobeconnect.com/usltraining
To view archived webinars:
library.utah.gov/webinars

Upcoming Webinar

Points of View Reference Center

Social Media: Share the Love

Thursday, Feb. 2 - 10 AM to 11 AM, Webinar

Presented by Liz Sollis & Leslie Schow

Thursday, Mar. 9 - 2 PM to 3 PM

Containing resources which presents multiple sides

of an issue, the Points of View Reference Center
database provides rich content that can help
students realize and develop persuasive arguments
and essays, better understand controversial issues,
and develop analytical thinking skills.

LearningExpress Library
Thursday, Mar 2 - 10 AM to 11 AM, Webinar
LearningExpress Library provides comprehensive
test preparation, skills improvement resources, and
career guidance for elementary students to adult
learners. Each of the Library's Learning Centers
offers the practice tests, exercises, skill-building
courses, eBooks, and information you need to
achieve the results you wantat school, at work,
or in life.

UPLIFT Graduates
The Utah State Library offers various training
opportunities for Utah library staff and trustees
through the Utah Public Library Institute for
Training (UPLIFT). Training is available through
special institutes, mini-workshops, teleconferences,
and grants for individuals as well as library
organizations. Enroll today.

Social media is a great tool for connecting with

library users and for marketing the many amazing
resources and programs available from/at your
library and within your community. Although social
media accounts are easy to establish, they do
require time and dedicated attention to maintain.
This crash course on social media will equip you
with simple tips for optimizing your social media
presence and engagement on Facebook, Twitter,
and Instagram in a manner which is both time and
cost effective.
This webinar is hosted by ULAs RASART (Adult
Services Round Table) and is accessible through the
USL Adobe Connect link.

The State Library would like give a shout out to

recent UPLIFT graduates who have received their
certification. Congratulations!
John Fowles, Milford Public Library
Meg Flynn, Grand County Library
AnneMarie Hatch, American Fork
Brandon Stephens, Lehi City Public Library
Natalie Webb, Morgan County Library
Dawn Coates, Mt. Pleasant Public Library

UPLIFT program: library.utah.gov/UPLIFT

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CLEF 2016 Highlights

In the spring of 2016 the Utah State Library
Division distributed $565,000 from the Community
Library Enhancement Fund (CLEF) to 57 public
libraries. The use of CLEF in collection
development, technology for public use, and
community outreach projects leveraged the
expenditure of $2,177,901 of local funds for the
same projects.

Collection Development
Total CLEF amount used in projects:
$332,335 (59%)
Total local funds used in projects:
$1,902,459
Number of libraries who used CLEF for projects:
48 (84%)

Technology for Public Use

Total CLEF amount used in projects:
$201,725 (36%)
Total local funds used in projects:
$240,880
Number of libraries who used CLEF for projects:
39 (68%)

Community Outreach
Total CLEF amount used in projects:
$30,941 (5%)

LSTA: You Voice Counts

The Utah State Library is requesting your
assistance in completing a required evaluation of
its LSTA funded programs. Please take the survey
to help us better understand how libraries and
library patrons are making use of these invaluable
library services. These services include databases,
summer reading, Utahs Online Services, blind
services, grants, etc.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to

complete this survey. Your responses are very
important to us and will help us assess the usage
and benefit of LSTA-supported library services in
Utah during the past years and help us plan for
the future.
Every five years the Institute of Museums and
Library Services requires the Utah State Library to
conduct an independent evaluation of its Library
Services and Technology Act (LSTA) program. USL is
currently in the midst of its five year evaluation and
has hired QualityMetrics, which is led by Bill Wilson
and Martha Kyrillidou. QualityMetrics has already
begun gathering data through focus groups and
interviews; your survey responses will assist in these
efforts.
If you have any questions regarding the LSTA 5 Year
Evaluation, contact Telesa Nicholes.

Total local funds used in projects:

$34,562
Number of libraries who
used CLEF for projects:
22 (39%)

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Online Book Discussion

Start the New Year out right with a book club
meeting. It doesnt get better than that! All
are welcome to participate in the discussions,
not just patrons of the Utah Library for the
Blind and Disabled.

Travels with Charley: In Search of America

By John Steinbeck
Discussion led by Paula Stuart,
Utah State Library for the Blind
Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2 PM to 3 PM (MDT)
In September 1960, John Steinbeck felt he had
lost touch with America, its speech, its grass
and trees, its color and quality of light and its
people. To reassure himself, Steinbeck set out
to rediscover the American identity.
Accompanied by a distinguished French
poodle named Charley and riding in a
three-quarter-ton pickup truck named

To Join the Online Book Discussion:

stateofutah.adobeconnect.com/bookgroup
Speak by phone:
1-877-820-7831, passcode 331626
Rocinante, Steinbecks journey took him through almost
forty states. This book is the closest self-portrait of John
Steinbeck, who never wrote an explicit autobiography.
If there is time, we will also discuss:

One Mans Wilderness: An Alaskan Odyssey

by Richard Proenneke
A day-to-day account of 1960s life in Alaska's Twin
Lakes region based on the journals of Dick Proenneke,
a retired mechanic and carpenter who set out to build
a wilderness homestead. Chronicles the construction
of Proenneke's cabin, his daily activities, and his
adventures in nature.

Utah Government Digital Library

Did you know the Utah Government Digital
Library (UGDL) contents are funneled into the
Mountain West Digital Library (MWDL)? And
in turn, those contents are sent into the Digital
Public Library of America (DPLA)? Through this
process UGDL content is available through
different portals all over the world.
The 2016 third quarter report from DPLA
revealed some surprising facts about UGDL
usage. It turns out the UGDL is providing
approx. 0.65% of the entire traffic to DPLA
and 10.75% to the MWDL. This information
means the UGDL is the second most used
repository for MWDL usage, second only to
the University of Utahs Marriott Library!

Additionally, the most popular resource in the MWDL

is a UGDL publication, the Department of Agricultures
Brand Book for 2011. Current brands are only available
in a database accessible to registered users, meaning
the copy in the UGDL is the only available public copy.
You will never know what you can find in the
Utah Government Digital Library!

The DPLA claimed 884,793 unique visits

according to Google Analytics, comparable to
UGDLs 184,985 total unique visits, according
to Knowvation metrics.
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New Books in Our Collections

Book Buzz Collection

New Audio CD Arrivals

Gaiman, Neil. The Ocean at the End of the Lane.

William Morrow & Co., 2014.

Boyle, T. Coraghessan. The Terranauts.

Blackstone Audio, 2016.

Harkness, Deborah E. A Discovery of Witches.

Penguin Books, 2011.

Crummey, Michael. Sweetland: A Novel.

HighBridge, 2015.

Harkness, Deborah E. Shadow of Night.

Penguin Books, 2013.

Foer, Jonathan Safran. Here I am: A Novel.

Macmillan Audio, 2016.

Maguire, Gregory. Egg & Spoon: A Novel.

Candlewick Press, 2014.

Gephart, Donna. Lily and Dunkin.

Listening Library, 2016.

Patchett, Ann. State of Wonder.

Harper Perennial, 2012.

Hiaasen, Carl. Razor Girl: A Novel.

Books on Tape, 2016.

Sedaris, Davis. Holidays on Ice with Six New

Stories. Little, Brown and Company, 2010.

Patterson, James. Bullseye: A Detective Michael

Bennett Thriller. Hachette Audio, 2016.

Shute, Nevil. A Town Like Alice.

Vintage International, 2010.

Patterson, James. Woman of God.

Hachette Audio, 2016.
Poulson, Clair. Silent Sting: A Novel of Suspense.
Covenant Communications, 2016.
Semple, Maria. Today Will Be Different.
Hachette Audio, 2016.
Towles, Amor. A Gentleman in Moscow: A Novel.
Books on Tape, 2016.
Wright, Camron Steve. The Orphan Keeper: A Novel.
Shadow Mountain, 2016.

Bookmobile: Oh My Tech!
The Utah State Library Bookmobile Program
teamed up with the USL Resources Program to
take digital download training on the road.
Britton Lund, Bookmobile Program Manager;
Darci Card, Digital Resources Librarian; and
Jessica Whetman, Training Coordinator, held an
open-house style training at each of the eight
bookmobile headquarters.
Throughout the month of October, two of the
three USL team members traveled to each of the
Bookmobile Headquarters Libraries, offering

classes to teach both library staff and the public how to

use our digital downloadables from both OverDrive and
OneClickDigital. In every location at least one local
bookmobile staff person attended the trainings and left
better equipped to help patrons.
Patrons brought computers, phones, tablets, and media
players to learn how to download e-audiobooks,
e-books, movies, and magazines. From how long an
item can be checked out to how fast you can listen to an
e-audiobook, everyone went away with new knowledge
and skills. If you missed the trainings, look for the
step-by-step guides online soon.

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Holiday Reading Quiz

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