This is the final reminder for the FY20 Public Library Annual Report. The deadline to submit your library's report is Thursday, April 1st. This year, there have been a number of changes due to COVID. These new questions involve closures, curbside service, virtual, recorded, and self-directed programming to name a few. This has been a difficult year and we know you may not have all of these numbers available, and that's okay. Do the best you can with the stats that you have! Visit the MLS website<https://www.maine.gov/msl/libs/statistics/annual/index.shtml> for guidance on the new virtual programming and COVID-19 related questions. NEW: Please note I have a new phone number this year. I can be reached Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. by calling 207-650-0190. Deadline - The deadline to complete and submit your FY20 Public Library Annual Report is April 1, 2021. LibPAS How-To Video - filling out the Maine Public Library Annual Report for the first time? Click here<https://www.screencast.com/t/0pRvnMU9h> to get step-by-step instructions on how to fill out your online report using LibPAS. Helpful Links - Online Annual Report Form: LibPAS (Library Performance Assessment System) https://me.countingopinions.com/<https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fme.countingopinions.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7CJenny.J.Melvin%40maine.gov%7C53294461c35d48623f5608d79129b28d%7C413fa8ab207d4b629bcdea1a8f2f864e%7C0%7C0%7C637137481530495612&sdata=lpy%2B5Phyj%2B%2Fe7GDYl95mco%2BdmfiP4jMBRdr5Tt443fs%3D&reserved=0> FY20 Annual Report Instructions http://www.maine.gov/msl/libs/statistics/annual/index.shtml<https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maine.gov%2Fmsl%2Flibs%2Fstatistics%2Fannual%2Findex.shtml&data=02%7C01%7CJenny.J.Melvin%40maine.gov%7C53294461c35d48623f5608d79129b28d%7C413fa8ab207d4b629bcdea1a8f2f864e%7C0%7C0%7C637137481530505571&sdata=1mkttnAN4ZvdGG1tXBJcKUk5qbOCk%2F2LGCHMM388LT8%3D&reserved=0> cloudLibrary Statistics: https://www.maine.gov/msl/libs/statistics/annual/documents/AnnualReportCloudLibraryInstructions.pdf Counting Electronic Materials: https://www.maine.gov/msl/libs/statistics/annual/documents/CountingElectronicMaterialsGuide_000.pdf Counting Wireless Sessions: https://www.maine.gov/msl/libs/statistics/annual/documents/AnnualReportWirelessSessionsFAQ_.pdf MILS, Minerva and Ursus Circulation Statistics: http://www.maineinfonet.org/supportportal/statistics/ <https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maineinfonet.org%2Fsupportportal%2Fstatistics%2F&data=02%7C01%7CJenny.J.Melvin%40maine.gov%7C53294461c35d48623f5608d79129b28d%7C413fa8ab207d4b629bcdea1a8f2f864e%7C0%7C0%7C637137481530515525&sdata=AsEEAHuy20JCni6Qn5dhfnk1Ds5uxfih7ObSwZ1FHgI%3D&reserved=0> A few things to remember: * If you have forgotten your username or password please contact me or use the Password Reminder link on the LibPAS login screen * Print out a copy of the current annual report and data definitions before you start * Review all prefilled fields and make any necessary changes * Make sure ALL fields are filled in * Use the VERIFY button at the top of the screen to check for missing or questionable data and use the note icon next to the data box to provide an explanation * Verify and answer all edit checks before you hit the submit button The Maine State Library sincerely appreciates the work and dedication it takes to collect and report accurate data. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions or need help interpreting, reporting or submitting your data. I am more than happy to assist you in any way I can. Many thanks, Jenny Jenny Melvin . State Data Coordinator Maine State Library . 64 State House Station . Augusta, Maine . 207-650-0190 [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> . www.maine.gov/msl/<http://www.maine.gov/msl/>
