News Monthly Newsletter September 2003	Contents: LSTA Focus - Targeted Populations - Missy Lodge Ohio's Governors - Sandy Johnson State Library Board Report Vintage Periodicals at the State Library - Cindy McLaughlin

LSTA Focus - Targeted Populations One year later, the question remains "what is a targeted population"?

Missy Lodge Library Programs Administrator

When the FY03 Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) minigrant Request for Proposal was released a change was made in the categories for which funds could be applied. "Services to the Underserved" became "Services to Targeted Populations". The rationale was that targeted populations was a more understandable and easily defined term than underserved.

Yet, one year later, the question still remains "what is a targeted population"?

According to the LSTA RFP targeted populations are "people with diverse geographic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, individuals with disabilities, persons with limited functional literacy and information skills, and those individuals having difficulty using a library".

After reading the definition, the general response is, "So, What Is a Targeted Population"??? The LSTA Five-Year Plan, Goal 5, attempts to pinpoint targeted populations somewhat. It states that, "In Ohio Goal 5 will focus on services to the underserved, with particular emphasis on the mildly disabled and Ohio's growing diverse population."

As individual libraries begin to prepare an LSTA proposal the question often asked is whether the segment of the population they are considering writing a proposal for qualifies as a targeted population. The LSTA Advisory Council, State Library staff and LSTA reviewers allow any applicant to present evidence that the population to be served in their proposal is in fact a targeted population. This is why, in services to targeted populations proposals, the needs statement is so important. It is up to the applicant to show that this specific, defined, targeted group is not currently benefiting from all aspects of library service and there is documentation that if services and/or access were provided, this population would become library users.

Why the interest in targeted populations? When the LSTA Advisory Council began to write the LSTA Five-Year Plan 2003-2007, members decided to place a greater emphasis on the S in LSTA, Services. To that end two goals were developed that focus specifically on services to categories of users. The general language in Goal 5 is broad-based, but as noted above, in Ohio the focus is on the mildly disabled and the state's diverse population. Goal 6 focuses on family literacy. Most often grants for family literacy come in under the Services to Youth category.

For the 2003 minigrant round eight proposals were awarded in the services to targeted populations category. This was significantly higher than the number awarded in the services to underserved category in previous years. One full grant for 2003-2004 for services to targeted populations was also awarded. Why this increased number? Is it just the wording change from "underserved" to "targeted populations"? This may have something to do with it, but wording is certainly not the driving force.

Instead, these increased applications can be attributed to an increased awareness by Ohio libraries of the need to provide library services to all customers. When looking around the state there is obviously an increased interest in providing services to targeted populations, whether LSTA funds are used or not. And such programs are springing up in all sizes of communities and in all types of libraries. Many libraries initiate such programs using LSTA funds because the grant is an excellent way to stretch their dollars to provide even greater access or more services to the selected targeted population.

The range of the funded proposals underscores the ability of individual libraries to determine a targeted population in their service area and then produce a strong general description that enunciates a clear indication of need.

Two of the funded proposals reached out to Hispanic/Latino populations, one with an emphasis on providing materials to children and teens. A third proposal is reaching out to two diverse communities in a large metropolitan area, Spanish-speaking populations and Somalian-speaking populations. Three proposals served the mildly disabled in their communities. One was from a school that purchased a Kurzweil and software for use by special education students, and two were from rural public libraries wishing to serve customers with impaired vision or dexterity.

The remaining three proposals represent those libraries that noticed a particular need fitting the broad-based definition of targeted population and developed a proposal addressing that need. One small, rural public library developed a project to address the high unemployment in the area. By purchasing vocational guidance materials, resume-writing software and providing training on the use of both, they hope to assist job seekers become employed. Another public library partnered with the juvenile center to provide materials for felony level juvenile offenders. This project built on an already existing program the library has with the county jail. Finally, an institution library requested funds to initiate a program in the nursery unit at the institution.

Additionally, a section on Latino Library Services has been added to the Librarians Toolkit. http://winslo.state.oh.us/services/LPD/tk_latino.html. Latino Library Services includes sections on Community Analysis, Community Connections, Collection Development, Services and Programs, and Marketing among others. Looking here will assist those interested in applying for a grant, particularly when writing the needs section since it provides numerous links providing data on Ohio's increasing Hispanic/Latino community.

One of the specific activities under Goal 5 is the provision of a workshop on Planning for Library Services for the Mildly Disabled. In order to assist the State Library in planning for such a workshop a task force has recently been formed. The task force is comprised of persons from a variety of professions who have a strong background in working with people with disabilities. The first task force meeting is scheduled for late September with the goal of having the workshop in mid-2004.

The 03 minigrants and the just awarded full grant build on the successes of the small number of proposals received under the "services to the underserved category". As the LSTA Advisory Council and the State Library work to promote targeted library services, especially to the mildly disabled and Ohio's diverse population, it is hoped and anticipated that the number of grant proposals received in this category steadily increases.

The LSTA minigrant information for FY04 is currently posted at http://winslo.state.oh.us/publib/lstamini.html with proposals due November 12, 2003. Why not take a look and see if there is a targeted population in your service area whose needs might be addressed through an LSTA services to targeted population proposal?

For questions on the LSTA program, the services to targeted populations category, or any of the grants mentioned in this article, please contact Missy Lodge at mlodge@sloma.state.oh.us 614-644-6914 or 800-686-1532.

Ohio's Governors These men helped to make the history of Ohio interesting.

Sandy Johnson Secretary Talking Book Program

The State Library's display about the Governors of Ohio was done as part of the Ohio Bicentennial. Connie Ostrove, Reference Librarian, was an immense help in gathering the information about these famous and, in some cases, infamous governors. The history of Ohio is interesting and these men helped to make it so.

Edward Tiffin, the first governor came here along with the family of the sixth governor Thomas Worthington. These two men alone helped to develop the state when it was a rough-hewn territory. The families resided in the area that became Chillicothe, the first location of the state capital. The view from Adena, the home of Worthington, became the inspiration for the state seal.

Historically speaking these are some of the facts:

1. The first Ohio born governor was the 14th - Wilson Shannon
2. The third governor also was the first appointed judge of the Supreme Court of the newly made state of Ohio - Samuel Huntington
3. The first and the sixth governors were brothers-in law - Edward Tiffin and Thomas Worthington.
4. The sixth governor started the State Library of Ohio - Thomas Worthington.
5. The fifteenth governor was well-known throughout the state and country as one of the leading Whig orators - Thomas Corwin.
6. The only governor who was followed by his father - Thomas W. Bartley and Mordecai Bartley.
7. Nine governors served in the Civil War - Rutherford B. Hayes, Joseph P. Foraker, Jacob D. Cox, James E. Campbell, William McKinley, Asa Bushnell, George K. Nash, John M. Pattison, and Andrew L. Harris.
8. The 38th governor was the first governor whose parents were both native-born Ohioans - James E. Campbell.
9. The fifty-first governor was married to the founder of the Ohioana Library, Martha Kinney Cooper - Myers Y. Cooper.
10. A governor who was popular and was in office the longest - James A. Rhodes (61st & 63rd)
11. The 67th governor and current governor is the great-grandson of a President, grandson and son of Senators - Robert Taft.

The varied histories of the governors are fascinating reading. It is interesting to note how many came from such impoverished backgrounds but managed with little education to reach the positions that they did. The length of time some of them attended college with limited financial backings was of interest also. The number of lawyers who became governors was 30 out of 67.

When it came to military service, one served in the American Revolutionary War, six served in the War of 1812, nine in the Civil War, two in World War I, and three in World War II. Many of these men started as private and rose to higher positions while serving. John Gilligan, who served in the Navy, was decorated when he helped to rescue many of his shipmates when their ship was attacked.

Six governors served two non-consecutive terms:

1. 8th & 10th -- Allen Trimble - 1822, 1826-1830
2. 14th & 16th - Wilson Shannon - 1838-1840, 1842-1844
3. 29th & 32nd - Rutherford B. Hayes - 1868-1872, 1876-1877
4. 46th & 48th - James M. Cox - 1913-1915, 1917-1921
5. 55th & 57th - Frank J. Lausche - 1945-1947, 1949-1957
6. 61st & 63rd - James A. Rhodes - 1963-1971, 1975-1983

Now for the infamous.

Martin Davey not only made a President of the United States irate; he even sued one of President Roosevelt's top men, Harry Hopkins. Hopkins, at the time, was the administrator of the federal relief program and was also one of Roosevelt's confidants. Davey not only upset a President, but the legislators in Ohio were furious with him during his entire tenure as governor. They made sure any bill he presented was rejected. Not a way to do business in the affairs of the state. After leaving office he returned to the family tree business.

Two of the 67 became Presidents of the United States. Some were highly respected senators, judges, lawyers, and some were successful businessmen.

These 67 governors in one way or another helped develop and nurture the state of Ohio.

Displays at the State Library are developed by the Display Committee. The State Library limits the use of its exhibit spaces to exhibits produced by State Library staff. Exhibits prepared by library staff reflect topics of interest or potential interest to library visitors and present a variety of ideas on issues of contemporary or historical interest.

State Library Board Report

At the September Board meeting, the State Library Board approved $216,731 in federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grants. Receiving grants were:

• Columbus Metropolitan Library, $52,500, to provide English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes at three of the library branches.
• Edgewood City Schools, $96,192, for the development of an Electronic Resource Training Program.
• Holmes County District Public Library, $24,495, for the implementation of a mobile, wireless computer lab.
• Western Reserve Historical Society, $43,544, to make available online images of vehicles in the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum.

In addition, the Board awarded $17,250 in LSTA funds to the Ohio Educational Library and Media Association (OELMA), for the support of "Planning for the Future: Advocating Excellence, Facilitating Change, and Making a Difference" initiative at the 2003 OELMA conference.

A detailed summary of the funded projects can be found at http://winslo.state.oh.us/publib/lstafunded.html.

Three persons were re-appointed to the LSTA Advisory Council for a three year term from July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2006. Re-appointed were:

• Kim Fender, Director/Librarian Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County
• John Miller, Superintendent, Loudonville-Perrysville EVSD
• Jan Ridgeway, Head Community Services, Cleveland Public Library

In addition, two new appointees were appointed to the Council for the same three year terms:

• Arlene Radden, Director, Holmes County District Public Library
• Terri Shutt, Senior Programmer/INFOhio Liaison, Norhtwest Ohio Area Computer Services Cooperative (NOACSC)

Michael S. Lucas, State Librarian, reported on the results of the meeting with the Regional Library Systems regarding the possible uses of federal funds if they become available. The Regional Library Systems have experienced 23% in cumulative budget cuts since fiscal year 2002. When considering how the Regional Library Systems would use federal funds if they became available, each Regional offered a different response, because each Regional has addressed the budget crisis differently. The Regionals propose a tiered approach, which offers a system for prioritizing initiatives.

After discussion, the Board approved $248,000 in federal LSTA funds be granted to the Regional Library Systems, pending approval by the state Controlling Board of an increase in spending authority for LSTA funds. The Board also agreed that a similar situation needs to be avoided in the future.

Jay Burton, Head, Library Programs & Development, reported on the status of the Gates database training. In 28 sessions, 306 people were trained in the use of the Ebsco and Sirs databases. Each training session used the same curriculum and the same training materials. Participants will be surveyed to see if what they learned in training is being used at work. Library directors will be surveyed to discover why they did not send their staffs to be trained.

Future training will be conducted through the online eLearning Center, a training resource for librarians and state employees. Mr. Burton demonstrated the online resource and said the eLearning Center is scheduled to go live in October.

Roger Verny, Deputy State Librarian, reported that the Gates Library Initiative will end in December. Through the Initiative, Ohio libraries received $5.5 million for computers; 296 buildings received computers; and 1,372 personal computers were purchased. Gates technical support ends in December. At that time the OPLIN (Ohio Public Library Information Network) Help Desk will answer questions about Gates computers.

The State Library has submitted a Staying Connected Grant proposal to the Gates Foundation. The grant will provide public access computing equipment to 18 libraries that have populations living in areas of persistent poverty. The grant will also support both face-to-face as well as on-line training on the six new suites of core Libraries Connect core databases. Support for the OPLIN Help Desk is also included in the grant. The grant requests $358,000 from the Gates Foundation and is matched by $179,000 in OPLIN funds.

Dennis Van Sickle, Director, Labor & Government Relations, discussed the priorities of the newly formed department, which combines labor relations and human resources, government relations and public relations. The first goal of the department is to develop a consistent core message to describe the State Library that will be used by all State Library staff. The department is examining past Library public relations materials and will make suggestions to revise and refresh them. Graphics for two traveling displays and one display at the Library are being developed by a professional graphic artist. State government employees are being targeted for database training and tours, with the Legislative Services Commission and the Office of Budget and Management being the first to be trained.

Pete Bates, Director, Information Systems and Technology, reported on the status of MORE, the statewide resource sharing project. Thirteen libraries, including 10 schools, have been added to the MORE system, which now totals 128 school and public libraries. To date more than 87,000 request have been processed by MORE. MORE can now search and authenticate patrons with 10 different circulation systems. Staff working on the MORE project met with OCLC and OhioNET to discuss NCIP, the standard which allows library systems to interact. Mr. Bates also introduced Angela Thomas, the MORE Project Leader. He also thanked OPLIN staff for their ongoing help in the project.

The next meeting of the State Library Board will be Thursday, November 6, at 1:00 in Columbus.

For the minutes of State Library Board meetings, go to http://winslo.state.oh.us/boardmin.html.

Vintage Periodicals at the State Library

Cindy McLaughlin Deputy State Librarian for Library Services

Since the State Library has been around since 1817 one would assume that some of the materials have been around for a long time as well. In a random trip through the periodical section I found this to be true. I walked up and down the aisles until I found what looked to be like very old bound periodicals. I didn't open them until I got back to my office. Actually, I couldn't open a couple of them until I put them down. They were too big.

I was curious as to the type of material in these old publications. The oldest periodical I picked was Chambers's Edinburgh Journal. It was published in 1833 in London, and sold for Three Halfpence. To put this into perspective, in 1833 William IV was king of England. This was four years before Victoria came to the throne and 55 years before Jack the Ripper. It has some of the smallest print I have even seen and is printed in 3 columns. No pictures. This volume includes categories called "Familiar Sketches and Moral Essays," "Biographic Sketches," "Poetry," "Columns for Particular Classes," and "Miscellaneous Articles of Instruction and Entertainment."

The pages are in amazingly good condition considering the age of the publication. But the paper of the time was of a very good quality. Given its physical strength Chambers's will easily still be on the shelf for another 170 years.

The next publication is Notes and Queries: A Medium of Intercommunication for Literary Men, General Readers, Etc. also published in London, in 1903. This is still in good condition but not as the earlier publication. This is because during the 1840s-1850s the rag content in paper was eliminated and paper was made with wood pulp. The paper after this period was not as strong and did not last as long. This publication consists of "Notes," "Queries," "Replies," and "Notes on Books."

Under "Notes" one of the articles is "Old English Songs and Dances" by Sir T. Bodley. These notes read in such a way that they might have been a lecture prior to being printed. One of the articles under "Notes on Books" is "New Volumes of 'The Encyclopaedia Britannica'." The "Queries" and "Replies" are the other two categories. These read like an unmoderated listserv with people posting questions for others to answer. The editors do not answer the questions. Instead they publish the responses that are submitted by other readers. The "Queries" and "Replies" do not match in any particular volume. For example the "Queries" of one volume included: First edition Paradise Lost, City of the Violet Crown, Picture of Martineau, and Mistletoe Berries. The "Replies" in the same volume included: St. Mary Axe, Latin Riddle of Leo XIII, Date of Easter, Prime Ministers: Irish and Scotch.

Things get better with the next publication. LIFE, 1904. Pictures! But life in 1904 was very different than it is today and the magazine reflects that. There are many short stories with illustrations, not photographs. Poetry and jokes and political cartoons are also plentiful and illustrated. Most of the photographs are for the advertisements and there are many, not unlike modern magazines. Many of the ads are for vacation spots, mostly in California. The automobile was the most exciting thing and there are many ads for them. Touring cars at ten horsepower for $1,200. Cadillacs and Oldsmobiles are also featured. Other examples of products being sold were fire extinguishers, Prudential insurance, Eastman Kodak, and Whitman's chocolates. While these are still seen in ads today, the one ad that hasn't been seen for a long time is for men's shirt collar, especially Arrow shirt collars. This was more of a literary magazine than in later years. LIFE only cost 10 cents per copy in 1904.

By 1919 things were starting to look familiar as I leafed through a copy of the Saturday Evening Post. It only cost five cents a copy. There are still many illustrations but the number of photographs was increasing. Color was also being seen: in advertisements and on covers, but in limited amounts. The advertising had increased. Men were home from the war and their minds were on work as can be seen from the ads for hammers, and pliers. The automobile was still a dominant element in society, but not so much as a luxury but a necessity. And men could purchase all the parts to repair one as seen through the ads for spark plugs, motors, fan belts, and ball bearings. Tire ads are on nearly every page for Goodyear, Fisk and Firestone.

Household items were now being advertised. Sunkist oranges, Borden's evaporated milk, cream of wheat, Campbell's pork and beans and Jello were shown. Helpful household hints were now showing up in these ads. In a vegetable ad a recipe for Lima Bean Loaf could be found under "12 Ways to Save Meat Dishes." With the exception of these grocery items the only other products with women in the picture were for electric vacuum cleaners and Maytag wringer washing machines. The focus was very much on the working man and his needs.

But there were still many fiction and non-fiction articles for leisure reading. While I scanned some of them I was not compelled to stop and read any in their entirety until I happened on "Bronze Bars" by Sinclair Lewis. This was a delightful short story written two years before Main Street, three years before Babbitt and eight years before Elmer Gantry.

These are just samples of the material found in several of the old publications that are still available here at the State Library.