November 2013 - Michlib-l

Blog Aggregators
by Dave Ewick 26 Nov '13

26 Nov '13

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! When Google Reader died I shed a tear or two. I never found another blog aggregator I really liked. Google Reader was so simple to set up and then let run - I just read the items I liked and skipped the rest. Now I find I'm missing out on things I used to keep up with easily and want to start following several blogs again. So, for those of you who read many blogs, what are you using? Any & all suggestions are welcomed. Best, Dave David L. Ewick City Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Southfield, Michigan 48076 248 796-4300 dewick(a)sfldlib.org P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.

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State Aid
by Webb, Kathy (MDE) 26 Nov '13

26 Nov '13

We have just been notified that there will be server maintenance that may affect our servers this weekend. There will be Production Server Maintenance from 6:00AM - 12:00PM on Sunday, December 1, 2013. The Online State Aid Annual Report and the Interactive Library Directory may be unavailable during that time. Sorry for the inconvenience. Kathy Webb State Aid & Penal Fines The Library of Michigan P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone (517) 373-1303 Fax (517) 373-5700 webbk1(a)michigan.gov Supporting achievement for EVERY student through a Proficiency-Based system of education

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Letters about Literature deadlines
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 26 Nov '13

26 Nov '13

A reminder about the Letters about Literature program and the deadlines. Letters from teens in grades 9-12 are due Dec. 10th and letters from children in grades 4-6 and 7-8 are due January 10th. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The Library of Michigan is announcing the 2014 Letters about Literature program. We are again hosting this national program for Michigan. The Letters about Literature<http://www.read.gov/letters/> program is a national program from the Library of Congress. It is reading-writing contest that invites readers in grades 4 through 12 to write letters to authors of books that have changed their lives. This program gives students the opportunity to reflect deeply on a book. As readers, they come to understand how literature is more than assignment, but also a life changing experience. Children and teens can participate on their own or as part of a library or class project. We have sent a letter and a sample entry form to libraries and schools. The 2014 letters will be due in two waves, which is new this year. Level III entries (grades (9-12) have a deadline of December 10, 2013 and Level I and II entries (grades 4-6 and 7-8) have a deadline of January 10, 2014. The state and national winners will be announced in May 2014. You can find more information about the national program at www.read.gov/letters/<http://www.read.gov/letters/> and the Michigan program at www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices>. Please find the 2014 entry form at the link below. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Guidelines_Individual_2012_361897_7.p… If you have any questions about the program, please contact me. We look forward to reading your student and patron letters! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices> www.michigan.gov/michiganreads<http://www.michigan.gov/michiganreads> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21>

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Part-time Librarian position, Oakland University
by Shawn V. Lombardo 26 Nov '13

26 Nov '13

Please excuse cross-posting ********************************** The Oakland University Libraries seek a highly dependable, resourceful part-time librarian to provide general reference service to our users and library instruction to first-year students, and to contribute to various library projects as assigned. *Hours and salary: *Includes weekday, evening and weekend shifts. Starting salary: $20 per hour, approximately 20 hours per week. *Qualifications: * *Required:* ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent with a strong orientation towards teaching and public service; prior experience providing reference service. *Desired:* Library instruction experience, preferably in an academic library setting. *To apply: *Submit a letter of application, current resumé and the names/contact information of three references to Shawn Lombardo, Interim Associate Dean, at lombardo(a)oakland.edu (preferred) or Oakland University Libraries, 2200 N. Squirrel Road, Rochester, MI 48309-4484. Review of applications will begin Dec. 9, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. *Oakland University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.* ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shawn V. Lombardo Interim Associate Dean Oakland University Libraries 300A Kresge Library Rochester, MI 48309

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Health Happens ACA Webinar Today at 2:00pm
by White, Shannon (MDE) 26 Nov '13

26 Nov '13

Health Happens in Libraries: Supporting Patron Information Needs In this webinar scheduled for 2:00 pm Eastern, Tuesday, November 26, we'll hear from library representatives about the types of information requests they have received in the first several weeks of open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act, and what they have learned in responding. To register for this free webinar visit: http://tinyurl.com/healthhappens The Health Insurance Marketplace associated with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) opened on October 1. Many libraries are implementing community-based strategies to address this new information need, while continuing to grow their own knowledge about the requirements of the law. Please join us for this session to hear from library representatives about the types of information requests they have received in the first several weeks of open enrollment, and what they have learned in responding. ACA experts will also be on hand to share key policy updates and answer questions during the live Q&A portion of the webinar. Slides from today's webinar are already available and the recording will be posted after today's session. (See link in next line.) For more information and related resources about libraries supporting their communities' needs regarding the Affordable Care Act visit WebJunction at http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/health-happens-in-Libraries-a… More webinars can also be found on the monthly listing of Free Library-Related Webinars on the Library of Michigan, Continuing Education page www.Michigan.gov/libraryce<http://www.Michigan.gov/libraryce> Shannon ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shannon D. White Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-9489; Fax: 517-373-5700 Toll free: 877-479-0021 whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:whites29@michigan.gov> http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan The Library of Michigan is pleased to share a new video series highlighting Michigan libraries and how they are making a difference in their communities. To experience Michigan libraries in a new light, visit http://brightside.cedam.info/ and watch the 21st Century Libraries episode.

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Money Smart Week Opportunity for Michigan Libraries
by White, Shannon (MDE) 26 Nov '13

26 Nov '13

The Library of Michigan is pleased to encourage libraries to join the 2014 Money Smart Week collaboration. The Money Smart Week partners and Novi Public Library are working together to provide public libraries in Michigan with books and materials to encourage both children and parents to learn about financial literacy. Financial literacy is a core 21st Century skill for all age groups. Please consider participating in this wonderful opportunity for your community members. We would also like to thank Julie Farkas at the Novi Public Library for her role in bringing this program to Michigan Libraries. For more information and to find details on how your library can participate in the Money Smart Week initiative visit, https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SM2014. Nancy R. Robertson State Librarian ----------------------------------------------------------- Money Smart Week(r) (MSW) is rapidly approaching and we have a fabulous opportunity for your library! MSW is a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. This is achieved through the collaboration and coordinated effort of hundreds of organizations across the country including financial institutions and other businesses, schools, libraries, not-for-profits, places of worship, government agencies and the media. Michigan libraries have a unique opportunity to obtain free copies of the Berenstain Bears' Trouble with Money book to give away to children - if your library agrees to host a story time event about money during Money Smart Week, April 5-12. The Michigan Credit Union League is offering to purchase copies of this book for you to hand out at a story time. They've also committed to providing free copies of Jean Chatzky's book, Money Rules for you to give parents bringing their children. National MSW Partners include the American Library Association and Financial Planning Association, among others. These groups work together once a year to stress the importance of financial education, inform consumers about where they can get help and provide free educational seminars and activities throughout the week. Programming is offered to all demographics, ages and income levels, and covers all facets of personal finance from savings basics and establishing a budget, to first-time home buying and retirement planning. The effort was created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 2002. Money Smart Week partners will be hosting public events April 5-12, 2014. Between April 5-12, 2014 libraries and communities across the country will be hosting financial education events for people of all ages, including youth! Be sure to sign up your library to participate here in Michigan. To participate in the Smart Money Program for 2014, the expectations are: 1. Register your library as a Money Smart Week Partner today at www.moneysmartweek.org/partner<http://www.moneysmartweek.org/partner> 2. Plan a story time event about money to be held between April 5-12, 2014. 3. Request to participate in this initiative and the number of books you think you'll need, by completing this Survey Monkey questionnaire at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SM2014 before December 13. 4. By January 1st, login and register your event at www.MoneySmartWeek.org<http://www.MoneySmartWeek.org> 5. Promote your Money Smart Kids Read program through your normal channels of communication. 6. Consider ways in which volunteers from your local community credit union can participate (help checking families in, passing out the books, helping with crafts, serving refreshments, etc. Whatever would be helpful to you!) 7. Take delivery of your books around March 3, and store them until the time of your event. 8. At your event, announce that your story time is part of the national Money Smart Week initiative, read the Berenstain Bears' Trouble with Money book (and other relevant, age-appropriate books from your collection), perhaps do a craft activity (decorate piggy banks, color pictures that feature money, etc.), and then hand out the free books to families who attend! 9. After your event takes place, enter your attendance numbers into the Money Smart Week website. There must be a catch, right? Here it is: the Michigan Money Smart Week Chairwoman needs to know how many copies of the free books you can use by Friday, December 13! There is a limited budget, so it's first come, first served. The books will be shipped to Novi Public Library, sorted, packaged, and then distributed directly to your library. Your order should arrive at your library around March 3. For questions about the Money Smart Kids Read opportunity or other Money Smart Week programming ideas, contact: Kelly Masters Michigan Chairwoman MichiganChair(a)MoneySmartWeek.org<mailto:MichiganChair@MoneySmartWeek.org> 248-761-1762 --------------------- Shannon ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shannon D. White Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-9489; Fax: 517-373-5700 Toll free: 877-479-0021 whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:whites29@michigan.gov> http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan

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All Taken ...Fwd: Extra Packing Bags/Jiffy Bags
by Amy W 25 Nov '13

25 Nov '13

Hi There, I'm always so impressed how quickly things go here. All shipping/jiffy bags are spoken for. Have A Safe and Happy Thanksgiving! Amy @ West Branch District zv351 > ---------- Original Message ---------- > From: Amy W <amy(a)westbranchlibrary.org> > To: Michlib-l(a)mail.mcls.org > Date: November 25, 2013 at 4:03 PM > Subject: [Michlib-l] Extra Packing Bags/Jiffy Bags > > Hi There, > > I was wondering if any libraries out there are in need of some > packing/shipping bags? > > The first 3 emails I can send some to. > > Please let me know : > > Your LIBRARY NAME and SHIPPING CODE > > so I can send them out to you in our next delivery > > Thank you. > Amy @ West Branch District zv351 >

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Extra Packing Bags/Jiffy Bags
by Amy W 25 Nov '13

25 Nov '13

Hi There, I was wondering if any libraries out there are in need of some packing/shipping bags? The first 3 emails I can send some to. Please let me know : Your LIBRARY NAME and SHIPPING CODE so I can send them out to you in our next delivery Thank you. Amy @ West Branch District zv351

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Money Smart Week Opportunity for Michigan Libraries
by White, Shannon (MDE) 25 Nov '13

25 Nov '13

The Library of Michigan is pleased to encourage libraries to join the 2014 Money Smart Week collaboration. The Money Smart Week partners and Novi Public Library are working together to provide public libraries in Michigan with books and materials to encourage both children and parents to learn about financial literacy. Financial literacy is a core 21st Century skill for all age groups. Please consider participating in this wonderful opportunity for your community members. We would also like to thank Julie Farkas at the Novi Public Library for her role in bringing this program to Michigan Libraries. For more information and to find details on how your library can participate in the Money Smart Week initiative visit, https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SM2014. Nancy R. Robertson State Librarian ----------------------------------------------------------- Money Smart Week(r) (MSW) is rapidly approaching and we have a fabulous opportunity for your library! MSW is a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. This is achieved through the collaboration and coordinated effort of hundreds of organizations across the country including financial institutions and other businesses, schools, libraries, not-for-profits, places of worship, government agencies and the media. Michigan libraries have a unique opportunity to obtain free copies of the Berenstain Bears' Trouble with Money book to give away to children - if your library agrees to host a story time event about money during Money Smart Week, April 5-12. The Michigan Credit Union League is offering to purchase copies of this book for you to hand out at a story time. They've also committed to providing free copies of Jean Chatzky's book, Money Rules for you to give parents bringing their children. National MSW Partners include the American Library Association and Financial Planning Association, among others. These groups work together once a year to stress the importance of financial education, inform consumers about where they can get help and provide free educational seminars and activities throughout the week. Programming is offered to all demographics, ages and income levels, and covers all facets of personal finance from savings basics and establishing a budget, to first-time home buying and retirement planning. The effort was created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 2002. Money Smart Week partners will be hosting public events April 5-12, 2014. Between April 5-12, 2014 libraries and communities across the country will be hosting financial education events for people of all ages, including youth! Be sure to sign up your library to participate here in Michigan. To participate in the Smart Money Program for 2014, the expectations are: 1. Register your library as a Money Smart Week Partner today at www.moneysmartweek.org/partner<http://www.moneysmartweek.org/partner> 2. Plan a story time event about money to be held between April 5-12, 2014. 3. Request to participate in this initiative and the number of books you think you'll need, by completing this Survey Monkey questionnaire at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SM2014 before December 13. 4. By January 1st, login and register your event at www.MoneySmartWeek.org<http://www.MoneySmartWeek.org> 5. Promote your Money Smart Kids Read program through your normal channels of communication. 6. Consider ways in which volunteers from your local community credit union can participate (help checking families in, passing out the books, helping with crafts, serving refreshments, etc. Whatever would be helpful to you!) 7. Take delivery of your books around March 3, and store them until the time of your event. 8. At your event, announce that your story time is part of the national Money Smart Week initiative, read the Berenstain Bears' Trouble with Money book (and other relevant, age-appropriate books from your collection), perhaps do a craft activity (decorate piggy banks, color pictures that feature money, etc.), and then hand out the free books to families who attend! 9. After your event takes place, enter your attendance numbers into the Money Smart Week website. There must be a catch, right? Here it is: the Michigan Money Smart Week Chairwoman needs to know how many copies of the free books you can use by Friday, December 13! There is a limited budget, so it's first come, first served. The books will be shipped to Novi Public Library, sorted, packaged, and then distributed directly to your library. Your order should arrive at your library around March 3. For questions about the Money Smart Kids Read opportunity or other Money Smart Week programming ideas, contact: Kelly Masters Michigan Chairwoman MichiganChair(a)MoneySmartWeek.org<mailto:MichiganChair@MoneySmartWeek.org> 248-761-1762 --------------------- Shannon ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shannon D. White Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-9489; Fax: 517-373-5700 Toll free: 877-479-0021 whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:whites29@michigan.gov> http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan

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Bound National Geographic Volumes
by Jennifer Ray 25 Nov '13

25 Nov '13

Does anyone have need of bound Nat'l Geographic Magazines? I have quite a run in great shape. I have seen a few folks making furniture from them. I hate to recycle if someone has a use. If anyone is interested or knows of someone who might be interested, please have them e-mail or call. I would even be willing to help get them to a welcoming destination: Jennifer Ray Cass District Library 319 M 62 North Cassopolis, MI 49031 269.445.3400 ext. 25 jray(a)cass.lib.mi.us Thanks very much.

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