Hello all,

The Public Library Survey for DY2009 is now open and can be accessed at http://collect.btol.com/. (This is a different URL from previous years). Login information is the same as previous year. In case you do not have the login information, please request it and I will send it to you. All instructions are included in the survey and for easier access to instructions while in the survey, you may click on the number of the question. The definitions for data elements are also provided by IMLS at http://harvester.census.gov/imls/pdf/PLS_Defs_FY2009.pdf

Please note that the survey website has been revised and Jan Anderson from Baker and Taylor (Bibliostat) will be hosting free webinars on Bibliostat Collect, the internet application to collect data for Public Library Survey / Per Capita State Aid Form. He will demonstrate: 1. How to use the Bibliostat Collect to submit the annual survey 2. Its new and revised features

Date & Time: Wednesday, January 27, 2010, 2:30pm Eastern Tuesday, February 2, 10:30am Eastern

Duration: The webinar will last 45-60 minutes.

Instructions for joining the webinar: (web and telephone connection): To Join the Audio Conference: Primary Dial-In: 1-888-327-8914
Alternate Dial-In: Alternate dial-in numbers are listed at the end of this document Passcode: 6771759#

To Join Web Conference: IMPORTANT: PLEASE REVIEW PRIOR TO THE WEB CONFERENCE To ensure your computer is properly updated, log on beforehand, as if you were to start the meeting, per the instructions noted below. Prior to logging into the meeting, ensure popup blocker is turned off on your browser. \x95 Dial the audio conference dial-in number noted above and enter the passcode as prompted. \x95 Click on this meeting URL: http://web.meetme.net/r.aspx?p=2&a=70542202804971 \x95 On the Meeting Center page, enter your name and e-mail address. \x95 Click on the "Sign-in" button. \x95 Accept the Terms and Conditions and click "Join" to enter your conference. \x95 Should your computer require any updates to accommodate web conferencing, an additional message will be displayed. Follow the instructions to prepare your computer for the meeting. These updates should take 5 to 10 minutes to complete.

IF THE ABOVE URL DOES NOT ALLOW YOU TO JOIN THE WEB CONFERENCE, PLEASE FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE NOTED BELOW: \x95 Copy and paste the following URL in your web browser: http://web.meetme.net/audience \x95 Copy and paste the Meeting Key: 70542202804971 \x95 Click on the "Sign-in" button. \x95 On the Meeting Center page, enter your name and e-mail address. \x95 Click on the "Sign-in" button. \x95 Accept the Terms and Conditions and click "Join" to enter your conference.

PLEASE NOTE: Once your web conference has ended, please make certain to log out of the meeting. As a courtesy to others and to improve sound quality, please mute your phone when not speaking. You will be on hold with music until the host opens the conference call.

TOUCH-TONE COMMANDS: Please use the list of touch-tone commands below to help facilitate your audio conference: Press ** for a menu of touch tone commands. Press *0 to speak to an operator (once the host has joined). Press *6 to mute your own line. Press #6 to unmute your own line.

ALTERNATE DIAL-IN NUMBERS: 1 (847) 944-7654 Local US

Should you have any questions or require additional assistance, please contact conferencing specialists at 800-866-0888.

Important survey related due dates : 1. March 15th for 2009 NJSL 11APP (Per Capita State Aid application) 2. April 2nd for 2009 Accuracy Certification 3. April 2nd for the Completed Survey (earlier submission will be appreciated).

Please note that this survey has three purposes: \x95To determine whether or not the library meets all Per Capita State Aid requirements (see N.J.A.C. 15:21 \x95To collect information for the Institute of Museum and Library Services national annual survey (items collected by IMLS are marked with an asterisk in the survey). \x95To provide statistical information that helps legislators understand the importance of libraries, enables the State Library and NJLA to track needed data regarding policy concerns, provides library directors with information they need to better administer their libraries, provides the general public with public library statistics.

If you have any questions, please let me know. I will be more than happy to help.

Cordially,

Alka Bhatnagar Analysis and Trends Specialist New Jersey State Library Library Development Bureau 185 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08625-0520 PH: 609-278-2640 x 133 Fax: 609-278-2650 Email: abhatnagar@PROTECTED URL: www.njstatelib.org

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