Colfax Public Library News
March 29, 2004
Talents On Display
I invite the public to come into
the Colfax Public Library to view the talents of some local
children. The District 4-H competition entitled “Talent
Explosion,” was held Saturday March 20th in Boyceville. The
Colfax Comets had six children that qualified to go on to District
competition; Crystal Peters, Megan, Heidi & Hunter Lieffort,
Christina & Teresa Loechler. The children could choose their
categories, which consisted of, Photography, Arts & Crafts, Music
& Drama and Public Speaking. For the next couple weeks,
these children will have their winnings on display at the library.
Coloring Contest
Culver’s is once again sponsoring a coloring contest through the Wisconsin Library Association. The theme this year is Explore New Frontiers @ Your Library. Children between the ages of 3-10 years may stop by the library to pick up a coloring sheet. The contest will gives kids the choice to draw a character, event a scene or anything else they liked in a favorite book. When the coloring sheet is completed, it may be dropped off at the public library, and a certificate for a “free” frozen custard waffle cone will be given to each participant. Participants will also be eligible to win a special Culver’s prize in a random drawing held Wednesday April 21st.
Kids Movie Night
HeritageQuest Online Trial
Indianhead Federated Library System has setup a trial to preview the genealogy database HeritageQuest Online and are looking for your opinions. IFLS would like to know if this would be a database useful to our patrons for genealogy and people searches. To access this trial, simple go to: http://trials.proquest.com/proquest/servlet/TrialsController?userid=560887 Your password is “welcome.” The system is looking at prices for in-library use and for remote access. If you are interested in genealogy searching, please give this site a try and let the Colfax Public Library know how you feel about this website. Calls can be directed to Lisa Ludwig @ the library (962-4334).
Silent Bid Reminder
The library would like to remind the public that the Silent Bid Auction is still going on until April 14th at the Colfax Municipal Building in downtown Colfax. Bid items are on display in the hallway of the Municipal Building. Bid forms can be obtained in the Colfax Public Library and the Clerk’s Office. For a listing of the items, please stop by the library.
Friends of the Library Easter Mug Sale
The Friends of the Library are currently selling decorated “Friends” coffee mug as a fundraiser for the Colfax Public Library. These special coffee mugs will be filled with Easter candy and will be offered at a new special price! Decorated mugs can be purchased for $6 each or 2/$10.00. These coffee mugs will make a unique gift and are guaranteed to put a smile on anyone’s face.
Library Hours
Monday & Thursday 1-8 pm
Tuesday & Friday 1-5 pm
Wednesday 10 am – 5 pm
Online Card Catalog: www.more.lib.wi.us
Email: colfaxpl@ifls.lib.wi.us
Website: http://webpages.charter.net/colfaxpl/
Coloring Contest
Culver’s is once again sponsoring a coloring contest through the Wisconsin Library Association. The theme this year is Explore New Frontiers @ Your Library. Children between the ages of 3-10 years may stop by the library to pick up a coloring sheet. The contest will gives kids the choice to draw a character, event a scene or anything else they liked in a favorite book. When the coloring sheet is completed, it may be dropped off at the public library, and a certificate for a “free” frozen custard waffle cone will be given to each participant. Participants will also be eligible to win a special Culver’s prize in a random drawing held Wednesday April 21st.
Kids Movie Night
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The library will be hosting another movie night for young children ages 3-8 years on Thursday April 1st , 6:30 -7:45 pm. The library will show two movies, about 35 minutes each in length. The movie showing will be “Veggie Tales; the Ballad of Little Joe” & Kevin Henkes, “Chrysanthemum.” Parents are asked to attend with their child. Refreshments will be provided. |
HeritageQuest Online Trial
Indianhead Federated Library System has setup a trial to preview the genealogy database HeritageQuest Online and are looking for your opinions. IFLS would like to know if this would be a database useful to our patrons for genealogy and people searches. To access this trial, simple go to: http://trials.proquest.com/proquest/servlet/TrialsController?userid=560887 Your password is “welcome.” The system is looking at prices for in-library use and for remote access. If you are interested in genealogy searching, please give this site a try and let the Colfax Public Library know how you feel about this website. Calls can be directed to Lisa Ludwig @ the library (962-4334).
Silent Bid Reminder
The library would like to remind the public that the Silent Bid Auction is still going on until April 14th at the Colfax Municipal Building in downtown Colfax. Bid items are on display in the hallway of the Municipal Building. Bid forms can be obtained in the Colfax Public Library and the Clerk’s Office. For a listing of the items, please stop by the library.
Friends of the Library Easter Mug Sale
The Friends of the Library are currently selling decorated “Friends” coffee mug as a fundraiser for the Colfax Public Library. These special coffee mugs will be filled with Easter candy and will be offered at a new special price! Decorated mugs can be purchased for $6 each or 2/$10.00. These coffee mugs will make a unique gift and are guaranteed to put a smile on anyone’s face.
Library Hours
Monday & Thursday 1-8 pm
Tuesday & Friday 1-5 pm
Wednesday 10 am – 5 pm
Online Card Catalog: www.more.lib.wi.us
Email: colfaxpl@ifls.lib.wi.us
Website: http://webpages.charter.net/colfaxpl/
Colfax Public Library News
March 16, 2004
The
Colfax Public Library & Municipal Clerk’s office has surplus items
to be auctioned off by sealed bids. The library will take bids
beginning March 24th, 2004 through April 14th. Sealed bids may be
submitted by mailing or by dropping off at the library during open
hours. All items are on display in the hallway of the
municipal
building. Each item # is to be bid separately.
Card Catalog Set:
#1 Small wood card catalog (15”D x 13.5” W x 9.5 H)
#2 Small wood card catalog
#3 Small wood card catalog
#4 Small wood card catalog
#5 Small wood card catalog
Assorted Card Catalogs:
#6 Med. Lg. Wood Card Catalog (17.5” D x 20.25” W x 13.25” H)
#7 Med. Wood Card Catalog (17” D x 13.5” W x 13.25” H)
#8 Sm. Wood Card Catalog (17” D x 13.25” W x 9” H)
#9 Large Oak Card Catalog (minimum bid $500) 18” D x 42”W x 48” H
Misc. Items
#10 Legal Size Black File Cabinet (26.5” D x 18” W x 29” H)
#11 Legal Size Black File Cabinet (same as above)
#12 63” L x 27” W Counter Top
#13 Epson Dot Matrix Printer with stand & extra ribbons
#14 Computer Desk (27 “ D x 45.5” W x 51” H)
#15 Banker’s Swivel Chair
#16 17” Computer Monitor with speakers
#17 Computer keyboard
#18 Wood Printer Stand (19.5” D x 23.5” W x 27” H)
#19 Typewriter Cart
#20 Oak & Pine Book Shelf Frame-no shelves (8.5” D x 9ft.4” W x 5 ft 10” H)
#21 Desk Unit with countertop & lower storage (28” D x 62” W x 30.25 H)
We reserve the right to reject any or all bids. Additional items may be added without notice. The Colfax Library Board will review bids on April 20th. Individuals will be notified of any bid ties. Final Bidders will be notified April 21th. Items must be picked up by April 30th. Payments will be accepted in the form of cash, cashier checks or money orders. No personal checks.
Bid forms are available at the Colfax Public Library or Clerk’s Offices. Completed sealed bid forms must be mailed to the library between March 24th through April 14th.
Card Catalog Set:
#1 Small wood card catalog (15”D x 13.5” W x 9.5 H)
#2 Small wood card catalog
#3 Small wood card catalog
#4 Small wood card catalog
#5 Small wood card catalog
Assorted Card Catalogs:
#6 Med. Lg. Wood Card Catalog (17.5” D x 20.25” W x 13.25” H)
#7 Med. Wood Card Catalog (17” D x 13.5” W x 13.25” H)
#8 Sm. Wood Card Catalog (17” D x 13.25” W x 9” H)
#9 Large Oak Card Catalog (minimum bid $500) 18” D x 42”W x 48” H
Misc. Items
#10 Legal Size Black File Cabinet (26.5” D x 18” W x 29” H)
#11 Legal Size Black File Cabinet (same as above)
#12 63” L x 27” W Counter Top
#13 Epson Dot Matrix Printer with stand & extra ribbons
#14 Computer Desk (27 “ D x 45.5” W x 51” H)
#15 Banker’s Swivel Chair
#16 17” Computer Monitor with speakers
#17 Computer keyboard
#18 Wood Printer Stand (19.5” D x 23.5” W x 27” H)
#19 Typewriter Cart
#20 Oak & Pine Book Shelf Frame-no shelves (8.5” D x 9ft.4” W x 5 ft 10” H)
#21 Desk Unit with countertop & lower storage (28” D x 62” W x 30.25 H)
We reserve the right to reject any or all bids. Additional items may be added without notice. The Colfax Library Board will review bids on April 20th. Individuals will be notified of any bid ties. Final Bidders will be notified April 21th. Items must be picked up by April 30th. Payments will be accepted in the form of cash, cashier checks or money orders. No personal checks.
Bid forms are available at the Colfax Public Library or Clerk’s Offices. Completed sealed bid forms must be mailed to the library between March 24th through April 14th.
Colfax Public Library News
March 11, 2004
A Perspective From The Eyes of A Librarian
It’s 10pm – do you know where your
mind and body is tonight? Maybe your day started when you woke up
early. Breakfast was accompanied by the local news, which
consisted of pictures and text. You move on to your
workday, which consisted of emails, faxes, phone calls, phone messages,
meetings, conversations, paper work, handwritten notes, computer
programs, files and troubleshooting and the list goes on. At the
end of your workday you return home to yet deal with more communication
– your home computer, TV, radio emails, phone messages, phone calls,
magazines, newspapers, more faxes, etc. This is your relaxation
time?
I believe our country is in the midst of “information overload.” As a librarian, I have felt this many times. Our society has become bombarded with racing technology, which causes our brains to continually run on high speed. It doesn’t matter if you are a student, business manager, librarian, physician, etc, you have felt the overwhelming essence of “information overload” and sometimes it’s hard to escape this scenario or situation. What should you do to deal with this dilemma?
Have and stick to priorities. There is only so much we can do in one week. Too much information/communication can fog your real priorities and make it difficult to concentrate. Think about formulating a shorter list of priorities or what I like to call “better quality priorities.”
Take a break from work and communications. Give yourself permission.
Learn to say “no.” Before you say yes, learn the outcome of the invitation. Do you really need to attend a particular meeting, event, or participate in email discussions for example? In other words, be choosey about what you are committing to, before saying “yes.”
Take a break from surfing the Web! When you go home to relax, you are only adding to the information overload by logging on to the Internet to search for entertainment, information etc. Trust me – I’ve made this mistake many times myself!
Concentrate on your real work. We should all clearly understand what our main jobs are and try to avoid taking on additional job tasks or commitments. Try to make intelligent choices whether you are faced with a 40-hour week or 60- hour week.
Get a hobby and devote time to it. When feeling overwhelmed by the stress of technology and work, look for outside interest to take your mind of the demands of work. This will help to create a little more balance in your life.
Don’t spread your home phone number, cell phone, work number and email address widely. Makes a lot of sense when you are looking for quiet time.
Make time to read. Reading is truly recreation for the brain and can be very rewarding and relaxing. There is nothing better than relaxing with a good book in your favorite, comfortable place.
Library Hours
Monday & Thursday 1-8 pm
Tuesday & Friday 1-5 pm
Wednesday 10 am – 5 pm
Online card catalog: www.more.lib.wi.us
Email: colfaxpl@ifls.lib.wi.us
Phone: 962-3-4334
I believe our country is in the midst of “information overload.” As a librarian, I have felt this many times. Our society has become bombarded with racing technology, which causes our brains to continually run on high speed. It doesn’t matter if you are a student, business manager, librarian, physician, etc, you have felt the overwhelming essence of “information overload” and sometimes it’s hard to escape this scenario or situation. What should you do to deal with this dilemma?
Have and stick to priorities. There is only so much we can do in one week. Too much information/communication can fog your real priorities and make it difficult to concentrate. Think about formulating a shorter list of priorities or what I like to call “better quality priorities.”
Take a break from work and communications. Give yourself permission.
Learn to say “no.” Before you say yes, learn the outcome of the invitation. Do you really need to attend a particular meeting, event, or participate in email discussions for example? In other words, be choosey about what you are committing to, before saying “yes.”
Take a break from surfing the Web! When you go home to relax, you are only adding to the information overload by logging on to the Internet to search for entertainment, information etc. Trust me – I’ve made this mistake many times myself!
Concentrate on your real work. We should all clearly understand what our main jobs are and try to avoid taking on additional job tasks or commitments. Try to make intelligent choices whether you are faced with a 40-hour week or 60- hour week.
Get a hobby and devote time to it. When feeling overwhelmed by the stress of technology and work, look for outside interest to take your mind of the demands of work. This will help to create a little more balance in your life.
Don’t spread your home phone number, cell phone, work number and email address widely. Makes a lot of sense when you are looking for quiet time.
Make time to read. Reading is truly recreation for the brain and can be very rewarding and relaxing. There is nothing better than relaxing with a good book in your favorite, comfortable place.
Library Hours
Monday & Thursday 1-8 pm
Tuesday & Friday 1-5 pm
Wednesday 10 am – 5 pm
Online card catalog: www.more.lib.wi.us
Email: colfaxpl@ifls.lib.wi.us
Phone: 962-3-4334
Colfax Public Library News
Feb. 25, 2004
Public libraries serve many
purposes in American communities. A public library may be used
for recreational reading, reference help, research, studying or
computer usage. Have you ever found yourself asking the question,
how many libraries are there in the United States? Well, I came
across a handy fact sheet and article regarding common question
pertaining to libraries and their purpose. How many libraries do
we actually have in the United States? Here's the breakdown:
Public Libraries (Centrals, Branches & Buildings) 9,129
Academic Libraries (2 year & 4 year Institutions) 3,527
School Libraries (Public & Private) 93,861
Special Libraries (Law, Corporate, Medical etc.) 8,530
Armed Forces Libraries 310
Government Libraries 1,261
Total 116,618
(Statistics were taken from surveys conducted by the National Center for Education, Public Libraries in the U.S. 2001, Academic Libraries 2003, Schools and Staffing Survey 1999-2000 and Data for Public, Private, Public Charter, and Bureau of Indian Affairs Elementary and Secondary Schools 2002).
So How Are Public Libraries Used?
The American Library Association conducted a survey in 2002 dealing with collecting data pertaining to how public libraries are used. The purpose of the survey was to measure the public's usage and perception of public libraries. One thousand people over the age of 18 were interviewed by phone. The survey highlighted the following responses:
* The library is most often used for educational purpose (46%) followed by entertainment (46 %).
* 62% of respondents have a library card.
* 66% of all respondents reported using the public library at least once in the last year in person, by phone, or by computer.
* Of those respondents who reported using the library in person in the last year, 67% said they had taken out books, 47% had consulted a librarian, 47% used reference materials, 31 read newspapers or magazines, 26% connected to the Internet, 25% checked out CDs or videos, and 14% heard a speaker, saw a movie or attended a special program.
* 31% of the respondents had children, and 69% of these respondents said that they brought their children to the library.
Public Opinion And Perception:
* 91% of the total respondents believed libraries will exist in the future, despite all of the information available on the Internet.
* 91% believe libraries are changing and dynamic places with a variety of activates for the whole family.
* 90% believe libraries are places opportunity for educational, self-help and offer free access to all.
* 88% agreed libraries are unique because you have access to nearly everything on the web or in print, as well as personal service and assistance in finding it.
* 83% believe libraries and librarians play an essential role in our democracy and are needed now more than ever.
Usage By Households:
* 65% of the households reported that individuals in the household had used the library in the last year, and 44% reported that individuals in the household had used it in the month prior to the interviews.
* 61% of households with children under the age of 18 reported using the public library in the past month. Only 35% of households without children under the age of 18 reported using the public library in the past month.
* In the month prior to the survey 36% of all households reported borrowing from or dropping off a book to the public library, 18% reported visiting the library for some other purpose like a lecture or story hour, 14% reported calling to renew a book or to get information, and 4% reported using a home computer to link to the public library.
One of the issues I would like to stress with how libraries are affected by usage is the fact that librarians strongly believe that when the economy goes down, public library use goes up. This is one of the reasons way librarians are continually voicing their options about funding and reimbursement of patron usage. When the usage climbs, library items have a higher turnover rate, which mean, more wear and tear, higher usage in supplies, increased operating expenses such as postage, long distance calling, maintenance & equipment repair, and last, increased in staff time. I urge all county and village residents to become advocates for public libraries and voice your concerns about better funding. Let your county representatives know you support libraries and insist they support a higher reimbursement funding for patron usage. For more information about this library issue, contact the Colfax PL and ask for Lisa.
Monday & Thursday 1-8 pm Online Card Catalog: www.more.lib.wi.us
Tuesday & Friday 1-5 pm Email: colfaxpl@ifls.lib.wi.us
Wednesday 10 am – 5 pm. Phone: 962-4334
Public Libraries (Centrals, Branches & Buildings) 9,129
Academic Libraries (2 year & 4 year Institutions) 3,527
School Libraries (Public & Private) 93,861
Special Libraries (Law, Corporate, Medical etc.) 8,530
Armed Forces Libraries 310
Government Libraries 1,261
Total 116,618
(Statistics were taken from surveys conducted by the National Center for Education, Public Libraries in the U.S. 2001, Academic Libraries 2003, Schools and Staffing Survey 1999-2000 and Data for Public, Private, Public Charter, and Bureau of Indian Affairs Elementary and Secondary Schools 2002).
So How Are Public Libraries Used?
The American Library Association conducted a survey in 2002 dealing with collecting data pertaining to how public libraries are used. The purpose of the survey was to measure the public's usage and perception of public libraries. One thousand people over the age of 18 were interviewed by phone. The survey highlighted the following responses:
* The library is most often used for educational purpose (46%) followed by entertainment (46 %).
* 62% of respondents have a library card.
* 66% of all respondents reported using the public library at least once in the last year in person, by phone, or by computer.
* Of those respondents who reported using the library in person in the last year, 67% said they had taken out books, 47% had consulted a librarian, 47% used reference materials, 31 read newspapers or magazines, 26% connected to the Internet, 25% checked out CDs or videos, and 14% heard a speaker, saw a movie or attended a special program.
* 31% of the respondents had children, and 69% of these respondents said that they brought their children to the library.
Public Opinion And Perception:
* 91% of the total respondents believed libraries will exist in the future, despite all of the information available on the Internet.
* 91% believe libraries are changing and dynamic places with a variety of activates for the whole family.
* 90% believe libraries are places opportunity for educational, self-help and offer free access to all.
* 88% agreed libraries are unique because you have access to nearly everything on the web or in print, as well as personal service and assistance in finding it.
* 83% believe libraries and librarians play an essential role in our democracy and are needed now more than ever.
Usage By Households:
* 65% of the households reported that individuals in the household had used the library in the last year, and 44% reported that individuals in the household had used it in the month prior to the interviews.
* 61% of households with children under the age of 18 reported using the public library in the past month. Only 35% of households without children under the age of 18 reported using the public library in the past month.
* In the month prior to the survey 36% of all households reported borrowing from or dropping off a book to the public library, 18% reported visiting the library for some other purpose like a lecture or story hour, 14% reported calling to renew a book or to get information, and 4% reported using a home computer to link to the public library.
One of the issues I would like to stress with how libraries are affected by usage is the fact that librarians strongly believe that when the economy goes down, public library use goes up. This is one of the reasons way librarians are continually voicing their options about funding and reimbursement of patron usage. When the usage climbs, library items have a higher turnover rate, which mean, more wear and tear, higher usage in supplies, increased operating expenses such as postage, long distance calling, maintenance & equipment repair, and last, increased in staff time. I urge all county and village residents to become advocates for public libraries and voice your concerns about better funding. Let your county representatives know you support libraries and insist they support a higher reimbursement funding for patron usage. For more information about this library issue, contact the Colfax PL and ask for Lisa.
Monday & Thursday 1-8 pm Online Card Catalog: www.more.lib.wi.us
Tuesday & Friday 1-5 pm Email: colfaxpl@ifls.lib.wi.us
Wednesday 10 am – 5 pm. Phone: 962-4334
Colfax Public Library News
January
2004
I've put together some book reviews of newly purchased nonfiction titles at the Colfax Public Library. Like always, there is a steady stream of great books coming out for January and February so I hope to include a variety of books for everyone.
Swimming
to Antarctica: Tales of a Long-Distance Swimmer by Lynne Cox
A noted long-distance swimmer with a love for cold water describes her
eventful career in the sport, from her record-breaking English Channel
crossing and her 1987 swim across the Bering Strait from America to the
Soviet Union to her exploits in the Straits of Magellan, Lake Baikal,
and Antarctica.The
Cheating Culture by David Callahan
Cofounder and director of research at the public policy think tank
Demos, Callahan takes a critical look at the increase in cheating
during the past two decades. From the credit union members who
took advantage of a bank glitch to the Wall Street stockbrokers who
manipulated the market for their own profit, Callahan takes readers on
a gripping tour of the schemes of Americans across economic and
geographical spectrums. Clear-sighted and scrupulous, he argues
that America’s boom years and laissez-faire ideology and undermined
commitment to fair play, eroded trust, and twisted self-reliance into
selfishness.Trellises,
Arbors & Pergolas: Ideas and Plans for Garden Structures by Better
Homes & Gardens
With advice on how to construct more than fifty garden structures, this guide to the architecture of gardening includes complete instructions for building a wide variety of arbors, trellises, fences, and other garden adornments.
Slave:
My True Story by Mende Nazer
A shocking true story of contemporary slavery: a young girl (1993), snatched from her tribal village in Africa, survives enslavement in Sudan and London before making a courageous escape to freedom.
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