It seems the link to the webinar on All about First Amendment Audits on YouTube didn't work. Try this - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qY0mVnuQM6g Janet McKenney Director, Library Development Maine State Library SHS 64 230 State Street Augusta, ME 04333 207-287-5603 [log in to unmask] @janetmckenney (Twitter) -----Original Message----- From: McKenney, Janet <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2021 4:38 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Recap of Tuesday, June 8, 2021 - Statewide Zoom Meeting @ 3:15 pm EXTERNAL: This email originated from outside of the State of Maine Mail System. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Recap of Tuesday, June 8, 2021 - Statewide Zoom Meeting @ 3:15 pm The recording is posted on the MSL website<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.maine.gov%2Fmsl%2Flibs%2Fservices%2FCoronavirus.htm&data=04%7C01%7Cjanet.mckenney%40MAINE.GOV%7Cb64afa65d79643af8e2d08d92b868ce7%7C413fa8ab207d4b629bcdea1a8f2f864e%7C0%7C0%7C637588681376506543%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=%2FhRzeNzQTJSlWIevrW9nzO4Yu%2FJhMEoZnlq4c%2FD0SvE%3D&reserved=0> and linked for your convenience. June 8 recording<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.maine.gov%2Fmsl%2Flibs%2Fservices%2Fzoom_June8_2021.mp4&data=04%7C01%7Cjanet.mckenney%40MAINE.GOV%7Cb64afa65d79643af8e2d08d92b868ce7%7C413fa8ab207d4b629bcdea1a8f2f864e%7C0%7C0%7C637588681376506543%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=fFT68yg%2FYvdKCLbaolQy0NeYwbw%2Fxl3r8epoOFhq%2F%2B4%3D&reserved=0>. The next meeting is scheduled for June 22 @ 3:15 pm ARPA ARPA Formula Grant Process The application portal is scheduled to open July 1, 2021. The applications should be submitted by August 30, 2021. At the grant management portal, you will first need to set up an account for your library and the director or the grant manager. At this time, you will need to enter your DUNS number, EIN#, and State of Maine vendor code (VC#). Read the Formula Grant Requirements<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.maine.gov%2Fmsl%2Flibs%2Fgrant_projects%2Fdocuments%2FARPAFormulaGrantRequirments.pdf&data=04%7C01%7Cjanet.mckenney%40MAINE.GOV%7Cb64afa65d79643af8e2d08d92b868ce7%7C413fa8ab207d4b629bcdea1a8f2f864e%7C0%7C0%7C637588681376506543%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=aIf6UU5EF4YCN%2B9TP2QiJcDHKN5aEM4MCzjJvyyDl2k%3D&reserved=0> for information. All documents and information is posted at the MSL ARPA webpage<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.maine.gov%2Fmsl%2Flibs%2Fgrant_projects%2FARPA.shtml&data=04%7C01%7Cjanet.mckenney%40MAINE.GOV%7Cb64afa65d79643af8e2d08d92b868ce7%7C413fa8ab207d4b629bcdea1a8f2f864e%7C0%7C0%7C637588681376506543%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=%2FDy4yGgwN1rq5NbP5fzOHJdUTKpNmhK6nXhIEjhbN9M%3D&reserved=0>. There is a new document with the list of eligible funding categories<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.maine.gov%2Fmsl%2Flibs%2Fgrant_projects%2Fdocuments%2FAllowableFundingCategoriesforARPA.pdf&data=04%7C01%7Cjanet.mckenney%40MAINE.GOV%7Cb64afa65d79643af8e2d08d92b868ce7%7C413fa8ab207d4b629bcdea1a8f2f864e%7C0%7C0%7C637588681376506543%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=lj1X702tSwJq4bzsXMH%2BZUSBXiROB0fsQhy3CaIchAQ%3D&reserved=0> and sample items now available. Of the 256 eligible public libraries, 125 have active VC#s in the state's accounting system. Thirty-three (33) libraries have inactive VC#s. I am meeting with accounting to see if these can be activated. There are 98 libraries with no VC# in the state system. 1. Today the 125 libraries that have active Vendor accounts<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.maine.gov%2Fmsl%2Flibs%2Fgrant_projects%2Fdocuments%2FActiveVCLibraries.pdf&data=04%7C01%7Cjanet.mckenney%40MAINE.GOV%7Cb64afa65d79643af8e2d08d92b868ce7%7C413fa8ab207d4b629bcdea1a8f2f864e%7C0%7C0%7C637588681376506543%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=lQILtCVl37XyzOb36skWYnrNdKgJDCGHjrclPv%2BkcOM%3D&reserved=0> were mailed their library's VC#s. Check to see if your library is listed. Please save this document for the application and any other state business. 2. Today we emailed all 98 libraries with no vendor accounts<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.maine.gov%2Fmsl%2Flibs%2Fgrant_projects%2Fdocuments%2FNO_VC_Libraries.pdf&data=04%7C01%7Cjanet.mckenney%40MAINE.GOV%7Cb64afa65d79643af8e2d08d92b868ce7%7C413fa8ab207d4b629bcdea1a8f2f864e%7C0%7C0%7C637588681376506543%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=pUrfh4YzozI59kHIk%2ByZkZTg4PAbYJfWAmswmRzvHJU%3D&reserved=0> and provided instructions and an attachment of the paperwork needed to create a vendor account in the state system. This form, State of Maine Substitute W-9 & Vendor Authorization Form<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.maine.gov%2Fmsl%2Flibs%2Fgrant_projects%2Fdocuments%2Fvendor_ME_W9v5.pdf&data=04%7C01%7Cjanet.mckenney%40MAINE.GOV%7Cb64afa65d79643af8e2d08d92b868ce7%7C413fa8ab207d4b629bcdea1a8f2f864e%7C0%7C0%7C637588681376506543%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=64tqXZDVHwzaeSXrHgZPfHoqtv9TI2PY0XFuKv65MYY%3D&reserved=0> needs to be filled out, signed and either scanned and mailed back to us, or mailed to MSL via USPS. See details 3. The 33 libraries with inactive vendor accounts <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.maine.gov%2Fmsl%2Flibs%2Fgrant_projects%2Fdocuments%2FInactive.pdf&data=04%7C01%7Cjanet.mckenney%40MAINE.GOV%7Cb64afa65d79643af8e2d08d92b868ce7%7C413fa8ab207d4b629bcdea1a8f2f864e%7C0%7C0%7C637588681376506543%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=86JCAT%2FlsNKAO0LdrGPCTDD7RSxky8g89m0xHfkfpqs%3D&reserved=0> will hear more after our meeting with the State Controller's Office, but you will either get a State of Maine Substitute W-9 & Vendor Authorization Form emailed to you or receive a letter with the activated VC# you will need for your application. ARPA Grant Reports will be due by December 31, 2021. Maine InfoNet submitted a formal grant application for their work to bring more libraries into the Maine Cat environment. We are reviewing that application now. The Drucker Institute will do a Bendable presentation on either June 22 or June 29. Other info: First Amendment Audits webinar by Maine's First Amendment Museum was also held yesterday. About 50 Maine libraries, town and board members attended. The recording is now available on YouTube. It is well worth a listen! All About First Amendment Audits<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstateofmaine-my.sharepoint.com%2Fpersonal%2Fjanet_mckenney_maine_gov%2FDocuments%2FCoronavirus%2FCommunications%2FAll%2520About%2520First%2520Amendment%2520Audits&data=04%7C01%7Cjanet.mckenney%40MAINE.GOV%7Cb64afa65d79643af8e2d08d92b868ce7%7C413fa8ab207d4b629bcdea1a8f2f864e%7C0%7C0%7C637588681376506543%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=L1iNK6anjwfH%2Fi9xlLHeq8CSEIXdojEbKdJINkaSwCU%3D&reserved=0> Pop up Vaccination Clinic application <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2FPages%2FResponsePage.aspx%3Fid%3Dq6g_QX0gYkubzeoajy-GTiO3xL8jO01NmVklWOLcF8dURTVISzFTT0c1OFpRSFBYVzhOTE01VU9YQy4u&data=04%7C01%7Cjanet.mckenney%40MAINE.GOV%7Cb64afa65d79643af8e2d08d92b868ce7%7C413fa8ab207d4b629bcdea1a8f2f864e%7C0%7C0%7C637588681376506543%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=sjKZQfkDQItR%2FgLlWcTWUjoOyv9F%2Bgx9pq%2FjanA%2FcLE%3D&reserved=0> - Libraries are encouraged to facilitate clinics if they would like to play that role. Thanks all, Janet Janet McKenney Director, Library Development Maine State Library SHS 64 230 State Street Augusta, ME 04333 207-287-5603 [log in to unmask] @janetmckenney (Twitter)
