Hello Library Directors- This is a friendly reminder that the FY22 Public Library Annual Report deadline is 5 pm on April 3, 2023. Many thanks to those of you who have already submitted! Assistance: For questions or help filling out and submitting the Public Library Annual Report contact: Jenny Melvin, State Data Coordinator Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Phone: 207-650-0190 Email: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Many helpful resources can be found on the Public Library Annual Report webpage, https://www.maine.gov/msl/libs/statistics/annual/index.shtml, including FAQ documents, instructional handouts, templates for collecting statistics, and much more. There's still time to request assistance! Zoom Office Hours are available through the end of March. This is a time to go over your report, ask questions and provide feedback. Annual Report office hours are being offered on Mondays -Friday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. To set up a time to meet, fill out the request form at https://forms.gle/4UPbzY8YfWiwX1TU7<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2F4UPbzY8YfWiwX1TU7&data=05%7C01%7CJenny.J.Melvin%40maine.gov%7C7e5b4299a2324b8a162c08dafe529b40%7C413fa8ab207d4b629bcdea1a8f2f864e%7C0%7C0%7C638101928011320959%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=gC%2Briy8m2HPbRV4dlvpyHzdrozUNXArqlHP2VkkIcRY%3D&reserved=0>. Submission Period - January 3, 2023 through 5 pm on April 3, 2023 Each library was mailed a letter in mid-December which contains all the information you need to get started. All usernames and passwords remain the same. If you can't find your login credentials, you can request it on the LibPAS login screen or contact me at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Deadline - The deadline to complete and submit your FY22 Public Library Annual Report is 5 pm on April 3, 2023. Helpful Links - Online Annual Report Portal: LibPAS (Library Performance Assessment System) https://me.countingopinions.com/ FY22 Annual Report Definitions and Instructions: https://www.maine.gov/msl/libs/statistics/annual/documents/2022AnnualReportInstructionsandDefinitions.pdf FY22 Changes and Updates Document: https://www.maine.gov/msl/libs/statistics/annual/documents/FY22ChangestoProgramsandProgramAttendance.pdf FY22 Working Copy: https://www.maine.gov/msl/libs/statistics/annual/documents/2022AnnualReportForm_.pdf CloudLibrary Statistics: https://www.maine.gov/msl/libs/statistics/annual/documents/AnnualReportCloudLibraryInstructions.pdf MILS, Minerva and Ursus Circulation Statistics: https://www.maineinfonet.org/supportportal/statistics/ LibraryWorld Statistics: https://www.maine.gov/msl/libs/statistics/annual/LibraryWorldStatisticsfortheAnnualReport.docx Evergreen Statistics for Maine Balsam Libraries: https://www.mainebalsamlibraries.org/state-report-instructions-circulation-folder/ Data Input Instructions for LibPAS: http://www.screencast.com/t/0pRvnMU9h (15 minute video) Communication- Reminder emails will be posted on MeLibs and MeInfo listservs around the end of January and February, in mid-March, and one week before the April 1st deadline. As a reminder, it is the sole responsibility of each library to ensure that the annual report has been accurately and completely submitted by the April 3rd deadline. Visit http://www.maine.gov/msl/about/commission/rule.htm<https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maine.gov%2Fmsl%2Fabout%2Fcommission%2Frule.htm&data=02%7C01%7CJenny.J.Melvin%40maine.gov%7C53294461c35d48623f5608d79129b28d%7C413fa8ab207d4b629bcdea1a8f2f864e%7C0%7C0%7C637137481530515525&sdata=DJNXAXCaFdONBD6IwGiAMNmYiQI5E8fwGzkxb2oFR2w%3D&reserved=0> for information on the MLC Rules Regarding Responsibilities of Public Libraries. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions or need help submitting your data. I am more than happy to assist you in any way I can. The Maine State Library sincerely appreciate the work and dedication it takes to collect and report accurate data. Many thanks for all you do! 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/>
