Hello Library Directors, It's getting down to the wire and the April 1st deadline is just under two weeks away. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions or need help submitting the data. Assistance: For questions or help filling out and submitting the Public Library Annual Report Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Phone: 207-650-0190 Email: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Virtual Assistance: Request Form: https://forms.gle/YwWuZ1pERPjGMP9y6 I still have some availability for virtual office hours. If this is something you might be interested in, please make the request sooner rather than later because spots are filling up fast. Submission Period - January 2, 2024 through 5 pm on April 1, 2024 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 are unable to locate 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 FY23 Public Library Annual Report is 5 pm on April 1, 2024. Helpful Links - Online Annual Report Portal: LibPAS (Library Performance Assessment System) https://me.countingopinions.com/ Maine Public Library Annual Report Information: https://www.maine.gov/msl/libs/statistics/annual/index.shtml FY23 Annual Report Definitions and Instructions: https://www.maine.gov/msl/libs/statistics/annual/documents/2023AnnualReportInstructionsandDefinitions.pdf FY23 Annual Report Form: https://www.maine.gov/msl/libs/statistics/annual/documents/2023AnnualReportForm.pdf CloudLibrary Statistics: https://www.maine.gov/msl/libs/statistics/annual/documents/AnnualReportCloudLibraryInstructions.pdf Electronic Materials Guide: https://www.maine.gov/msl/libs/statistics/annual/documents/CountingElectronicMaterialsGuide_000.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 are 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. This also applies to any follow-up information that is requested after the report is submitted. Visit http://www.maine.gov/msl/about/commission/rule.htm for information on the MLC Rules Regarding Responsibilities of Public Libraries. The Maine State Library sincerely appreciates the work and dedication it takes to collect and report the data that underscores the important work you all do in your communities. Many thanks, Jenny Jenny Melvin Smith . Library Data Specialist Maine State Library - Library Development 242 State Street . Augusta, Maine . 207-650-0190 [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> . www.maine.gov/msl/<http://www.maine.gov/msl/>