Statewide Zoom Meeting – October 26, 2021 @3:15 pm Join in the discussion MSL- Continuing Statewide Conversations Time: October 26, 3:15 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) https://zoom.us/j/94919382323?pwd=VzlEZlNWMlBZTkF0RFlvOHJieEpkQT09 Discussion Topics Introductions New member of Library Development Marijke Visser has just come on board as the new Continuing Education Coordinator and Supervisor of the Specialists team at MSL. Marijke is joining us from the ALA Washington Office where she was a Senior Policy Advocate in the Public Policy & Advocacy Office. Bendable Fellows The Drucker Institute has hired four Bendable fellows to work in Maine as we build Bendable Maine. All will work around the state but have some geographic focus Christina Kane-Gibson - [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Northern Maine Kate Hunter - [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Central and Western Maine Paul Salway and Landis Hackett are just coming on board in the next few weeks. Coverage is Southern Maine, Midcoast and Downeast. Formula Grants Summary 256 eligible libraries 210 funded 9 libraries formally declined funding 35 libraries did not apply We will accept applications until October 31, 2021 Total amount funded: $556,250.00 Budgeted: $666,250.00 Balance will benefit public libraries in acquisition of a statewide resource that we will ask your input on. We received some competitive pricing for Udemy. Our capacity to do further subgrants is limited due to the intensive process. We hope the remining 35 libraries will apply this week. Bendable Meetings We held 1 in person meeting in Portland and three meetings via Zoom last week. Zoom recordings for the session will be available tomorrow for viewing. We will have a follow up from Drucker about data gathered. In summary, Drucker shared three approaches to present to people coming into Bendable Maine. The fellows will be testing with other groups – including end users to get a other perspectives. Maine Public Library Tax Fund grants. Applications accepted through October 29. Information – MSL Website - https://www1.maine.gov/msl/libs/admin/funding/MPLF.shtml Online application<https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=MSL> – same online portal used for ARPA. Please let us know if you have any other topics and questions to discuss. Stay well 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) She/her/hers