There wasn't a lot of people. I think I had under 10. Happy to arrange a talk today if you would like. 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: Amy Levine <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2021 10:28 AM To: Trisha Cantwell Keene <[log in to unmask]>; [log in to unmask] Cc: McKenney, Janet <[log in to unmask]> Subject: RE: [MELIBS-L] Survey for all libraries – ARPA Funding Priorities 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. I completely forgot about the drop-in sessions. Were they recorded for viewing? Amy Levine -----Original Message----- From: Maine Libraries Discussion List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Trisha Cantwell Keene Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2021 10:18 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [MELIBS-L] Survey for all libraries – ARPA Funding Priorities Finally, the email I meant to send Tuesday. 🌞 The Maine State Library would like feedback on ARPA funding priorities for the Maine library community. I will be filling one out and I believe Jane will as well. All feedback is necessary, valued and welcomed! Trisha ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: McKenney, Janet <[log in to unmask]> Date: Wed, Apr 28, 2021 at 4:36 PM Subject: [MELIBS-L] Survey for all libraries – ARPA Funding Priorities To: <[log in to unmask]> Survey for all libraries – ARPA Funding Priorities The Maine State Library invites all libraries (public, academic, K-12 and special) to respond and provide information via the ARPA Funding Priorities Survey<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surveymonkey.com%2Fr%2FMSL-ARPA&data=04%7C01%7CJanet.McKenney%40maine.gov%7Cc9485842f7e54b2dfd9308d9109b2595%7C413fa8ab207d4b629bcdea1a8f2f864e%7C0%7C0%7C637559080806199575%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=7ZDcjDXlpXjrZ0S9pCoBW%2FfO4NKVqEzna%2F6MM8gUtzk%3D&reserved=0> - https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surveymonkey.com%2Fr%2FMSL-ARPA&data=04%7C01%7CJanet.McKenney%40maine.gov%7Cc9485842f7e54b2dfd9308d9109b2595%7C413fa8ab207d4b629bcdea1a8f2f864e%7C0%7C0%7C637559080806209531%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=yZGZ5tGaXBVQaMgdPhek5fTr35hYKzEuV%2FvUZ6bKtYY%3D&reserved=0 We are happy to receive multiple responses from various staff at all libraries. The survey will be open until Saturday, May 8 and will close that day at 6 pm. Prior to responding to the survey, we encourage you to review the ARAP PowerPoint< https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.maine.gov%2Fmsl%2Flibs%2Fgrant_projects%2Fdocuments%2FARPALSTAFundsPresentation-April132021.pdf&data=04%7C01%7CJanet.McKenney%40maine.gov%7Cc9485842f7e54b2dfd9308d9109b2595%7C413fa8ab207d4b629bcdea1a8f2f864e%7C0%7C0%7C637559080806209531%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=PdFoxOS4Zw8%2BHq3EWyRR%2BPqg9Aa5HspKMeX9ZCmhB8s%3D&reserved=0>, Report to the Commission and MLAC< https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.maine.gov%2Fmsl%2Flibs%2Fgrant_projects%2Fdocuments%2FARPAReporttoCommissionandMLACv2.pdf&data=04%7C01%7CJanet.McKenney%40maine.gov%7Cc9485842f7e54b2dfd9308d9109b2595%7C413fa8ab207d4b629bcdea1a8f2f864e%7C0%7C0%7C637559080806209531%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=iGDMhN%2BodwsqFYvTGsvm97lMTWmHLnQffDyg3FpiM%2F4%3D&reserved=0> or listen to the April 13 Statewide Zoom< https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.maine.gov%2Fmsl%2Flibs%2Fservices%2Fzoom_April132021.mp4&data=04%7C01%7CJanet.McKenney%40maine.gov%7Cc9485842f7e54b2dfd9308d9109b2595%7C413fa8ab207d4b629bcdea1a8f2f864e%7C0%7C0%7C637559080806209531%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=3RBLuSxJRE36g3kwBd0OEByeY2Seqe1ntxiXZrrGHkM%3D&reserved=0> meeting. Public libraries should review the three formula funding scenarios outlined on the downloadable spreadsheet< https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.maine.gov%2Fmsl%2Flibs%2Fgrant_projects%2Fdocuments%2FPublicLibraries_ThreeFormulaGrantProposals.xlsx&data=04%7C01%7CJanet.McKenney%40maine.gov%7Cc9485842f7e54b2dfd9308d9109b2595%7C413fa8ab207d4b629bcdea1a8f2f864e%7C0%7C0%7C637559080806209531%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=BfSxt8LywxhtxAf5Wg%2BH228xTwtKbH6ZjkmVFlZpFBk%3D&reserved=0> or PDF< https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.maine.gov%2Fmsl%2Flibs%2Fgrant_projects%2Fdocuments%2FPublicLibraries_ThreeFormulaGrantProposals-PDF.pdf&data=04%7C01%7CJanet.McKenney%40maine.gov%7Cc9485842f7e54b2dfd9308d9109b2595%7C413fa8ab207d4b629bcdea1a8f2f864e%7C0%7C0%7C637559080806209531%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=Bb3Q51%2BmF0JXZQ4ZRMCLbh1LokLQk07RNrBGO7H31sk%3D&reserved=0 > For those who would like to learn more, or ask questions before responding to the survey, MSL will hold two Drop In Q and A Zoom sessions on Monday, May 3 at 11 am and 3 pm to answer specific questions you may have. ARPA Q and A Drop-In Zoom Sessions Monday, May 3 @ 11 am https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzoom.us%2Fj%2F91558999214%3Fpwd%3DTmkvQTJqeThYSUVUWTFKM3FMbWZXdz09&data=04%7C01%7CJanet.McKenney%40maine.gov%7Cc9485842f7e54b2dfd9308d9109b2595%7C413fa8ab207d4b629bcdea1a8f2f864e%7C0%7C0%7C637559080806209531%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=bkIblTyrGx2TEe3wi03VtSIq3xJqJ4%2FhMfvmVTDXe0I%3D&reserved=0 Monday, May 3 @ 3 pm https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzoom.us%2Fj%2F94003691921%3Fpwd%3DZURlRVhEZjNyblFZdzl3eThYc0Z4Zz09&data=04%7C01%7CJanet.McKenney%40maine.gov%7Cc9485842f7e54b2dfd9308d9109b2595%7C413fa8ab207d4b629bcdea1a8f2f864e%7C0%7C0%7C637559080806209531%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=oECdVjbe2bLSrDKDIofNit10s0A%2BnT69URNLVc2z6p8%3D&reserved=0 As always, feel free to reach out to your regional liaisons< https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.maine.gov%2Fmsl%2Flibs%2FRegions.shtml&data=04%7C01%7CJanet.McKenney%40maine.gov%7Cc9485842f7e54b2dfd9308d9109b2595%7C413fa8ab207d4b629bcdea1a8f2f864e%7C0%7C0%7C637559080806209531%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=27Wn1lp8fQzypFcvcf7ojfl6iAcPYi6OT0ZsMvi6yjc%3D&reserved=0> or me for more information. Stay well, 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) -- Trisha Cantwell Keene Associate Director Thorndike Library College of the Atlantic 109 Eden St. Bar Harbor, ME 04609 (207) 460-9633 Cell (207) 801-5661 Office [log in to unmask] "Google can bring you back a hundred thousand answers. A librarian can bring you back the right one." The Guardian (London)
