November 2013 - Michlib-l

2014 Pletz Award Nominations Welcome
by Laura Covey 13 Nov '13

13 Nov '13

MLA is seeking nominees for the 2014 Frances H. Pletz Award for Excellence in Service to Youth. The award is given annually to a Michigan library staff person who has made an outstanding contribution to the field of library service to youth, ages 0-18, throughout their career. The winner will be announced and presented with the award at the Spring Institute 2014 Conference in Battle Creek, March 27-28, 2014. Background: The award is named for Frances H. Pletz, a former Executive Director of the Michigan Library Association, because of her exemplary library service to teens in our state. This award was established in 1978 by the Young Adult Division of the Michigan Library association and was given to a teen librarian. In 2010, the Pletz Award combined with the Children’s Services Award of Merit to create the Frances H. Pletz Award for Excellence in Service to Youth. Qualifications: • The nominee must be a member of the Michigan Library Association or an MLA organizational representative. • The nominee must be an employee of a library in the state of Michigan. • The nominee must have at least three years of experience in a public library. • The nominee must have provided significant service to youth, ages 0-18, through a library that exposed youth to the library in at least one of the following ways: innovative programming; service on a committee; contributing research; presenting at a workshop; or developing materials for a workshop. • A degree in library and information science is optional. • A Michigan Librarian’s Professional Certificate is optional. Recommended: • Active in the Michigan Library Association is encouraged. • Additional community service. Eligibility: Anyone who is a current individual member of the Michigan Library Association or the MLA organizational representative, may be nominated for the award, except for members of the Pletz Award Work Group. Deadline for entry is Friday, January 31, 2014. To nominate someone for the 2014 Pletz Award, please review the full guidelines and complete the nomination form. Thank you, Laura Covey Director of Membership, Communications, and Marketing Michigan Library Association 1407 Rensen St., Ste. 2 Lansing, MI 48910 Phone: 517-394-2774 ext. 211 Fax: 517-394-2675 www.mla.lib.mi.us Leadership Academy is back in 2014! Want to hone your skills? Join us.

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Bookends
by Kelly Pucci 13 Nov '13

13 Nov '13

I need several cheap bookends. I thought about bricks or rocks, but they take up too much space. Did I mention we don't have a budget for bookends?

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Pew Research Center Presentation November 12: Books, Libraries, and the Changing Digital Landscape
by Jim Flury 13 Nov '13

13 Nov '13

Perhaps nothing especially revelatory here, but an excellent presentation nonetheless and nice to have so much quantified in one place: http://www.pewinternet.org/Presentations/2013/Nov/Books-libraries-and-the-c… Jim Flury Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 x133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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Position Listing: Business and Informatics Librarian
by Kristine Condic 13 Nov '13

13 Nov '13

Business and Informatics Librarian Oakland University’s Kresge Library seeks a creative and energetic librarian to join us in advancing the University’s high-quality academic programs centered on student success, innovation in the curriculum, and the use of effective educational practices. The successful candidate will focus on subject-based library instruction, outreach, and research partnerships with the OU School of Business Administration, which includes the departments of accounting and finance, decision and information science, economics, and management and marketing. Working in the Library’s highly collaborative and team-based environment, this position will have a strong focus on the human use of computing across disciplines, and will participate in the development of e-research tools, computer-based applications, and data support services for the Library, the School of Business Administration, and other collaborative research initiatives within the University. The candidate will serve as an active member of the Library Faculty, contributing to the Library’s public services programs and initiatives, and will be a leader in current and emerging trends in business and informatics research and scholarly communication, working closely with other subject librarians to incorporate support for data management and preservation into library services. *Required qualifications: * · MLS degree received from an ALA-accredited institution. · Demonstrated subject knowledge and experience in business administration, including conducting business research and knowledge of business information resources. · Demonstrated understanding of issues related to research and scholarly communication issues, such as copyright, open access, and data management and preservation. · Demonstrated knowledge of information technologies and current research trends in informatics. · Strong commitment to information literacy instruction, and demonstrated aptitude for teaching in multiple formats. · Effective interpersonal, oral, written, and online communication skills. · Ability to work independently and as part of a team and to work with diverse faculty, staff, and students. · Potential to meet library’s requirements for promotion and tenure, which require research and publication. *Desired qualifications: * · Undergraduate degree and/or advanced degree (e.g., second master’s degree or Ph.D.) in a discipline related to the subject specialization. · Two or more years of professional experience in an academic library. · Experience with information technology applications, data management, and human-computer interaction design and programming. · Scholarly publications and demonstrated professional activities. *Rank, salary, benefits*: This is a tenure-track, eight-month, bargaining-unit faculty appointment. Attainment of tenure is dependent upon job performance, scholarship, and service. Appointment may be made at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level; professional rank and salary will be determined by credentials and experience. Oakland University offers excellent fringe benefits including TIAA/CREF and Fidelity retirement plans. *General Information: *Oakland University is a state-assisted, Carnegie doctoral research institution that is dedicated to delivering a distinctive undergraduate experience to more than 20,000 students, complemented by the strength of its graduate offerings and research accomplishments. The university offers an array of academic and professional programs at the baccalaureate, masters and doctoral levels, and welcomed the charter class of the privately-funded Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine in August 2011. The university is located in Oakland County, which features beautiful state parks and vibrant urban communities. It is located northwest of Detroit in the Rochester area, recently ranked by CNN/Money as one of the 100 best places to live in the U.S., and features a campus that includes 1,441 acres of wooded hills and meadows. For more information, see the Oakland University web site at http://www.oakland.edu. Submit application to: https://academicjobs.oakland.edu/postings/842 All inquiries should be directed to: Kristine Condic Business and Informatics Librarian Search Committee Chair Oakland University Email: salomon(a)oakland.edu Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled. Oakland University is an equal opportunity employer. -- Kristine Condic Professor Kresge Library Oakland University Rochester, MI 48309 office: 248-370-2469

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Position Listing: Engineering and Physical Science Librarian
by Kristine Condic 13 Nov '13

13 Nov '13

Engineering and Physical Science Librarian Oakland University’s Kresge Library seeks a dynamic and service-oriented subject librarian to join us in advancing the University’s high-quality academic programs centered on student success, innovation in the curriculum, and the use of effective educational practices. The successful candidate will focus on subject-based library instruction, outreach, and research partnerships with the OU School of Engineering and Computer Science, which includes the departments of computer science and engineering, electrical and computer engineering, industrial and systems engineering, and mechanical engineering. The candidate will also provide support for the OU College of Arts and Sciences’ departments of chemistry, physics, and mathematics and statistics. With a background in engineering or physical sciences, the candidate will be able to actively support assigned departments in research and grant activities, and may assist in supporting the data management plan requirements for projects within assigned areas. The candidate will serve as an active member of the Library Faculty, contributing to the Library’s public services programs and initiatives, and will be a leader in current and emerging trends in data science, scholarly communication, and science librarianship, who will possess the ability to apply new technologies to a broad range of library applications and instruction modalities. *Required qualifications: * · MLS degree received from an ALA-accredited institution. · Demonstrated subject knowledge and experience in the areas of engineering, computer science, and/or the physical sciences, including conducting research in these disciplines and knowledge of related information resources. · Demonstrated understanding of issues related to research and scholarly communication issues, such as copyright, open access, and data management and preservation. · Strong commitment to information literacy instruction, and demonstrated aptitude for teaching in multiple formats. · Effective interpersonal, oral, written, and online communication skills. · Ability to work independently and as part of a team and to work with diverse faculty, staff, and students. · Potential to meet library’s requirements for promotion and tenure, which require research and publication. *Desired qualifications: * · Undergraduate degree and/or advanced degree (second master’s degree or Ph.D.) in a discipline related to the subject specialization. · Two or more years of professional experience in an academic library. · Scholarly publications and demonstrated professional activities. *Rank, salary, benefits*: This is a tenure-track, eight-month, bargaining-unit faculty appointment. Attainment of tenure is dependent upon job performance, scholarship, and service. Appointment may be made at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level; professional rank and salary will be determined by credentials and experience. Oakland University offers excellent fringe benefits including TIAA/CREF and Fidelity retirement plans. *General Information: *Oakland University is a state-assisted, Carnegie doctoral research institution that is dedicated to delivering a distinctive undergraduate experience to more than 20,000 students, complemented by the strength of its graduate offerings and research accomplishments. The university offers an array of academic and professional programs at the baccalaureate, masters and doctoral levels, and welcomed the charter class of the privately-funded Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine in August 2011. The university is located in Oakland County, which features beautiful state parks and vibrant urban communities. It is located northwest of Detroit in the Rochester area, recently ranked by CNN/Money as one of the 100 best places to live in the U.S., and features a campus that includes 1,441 acres of wooded hills and meadows. For more information, see the Oakland University web site at http://www.oakland.edu. Submit application to: https://academicjobs.oakland.edu/postings/843 All inquiries should be directed to: Kristine Condic Engineering and Physical Sciences Librarian Search Committee Chair Oakland University Email: salomon(a)oakland.edu Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled. Oakland University is an equal opportunity employer. -- Kristine Condic Professor Kresge Library Oakland University Rochester, MI 48309 office: 248-370-2469

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AWE Digital Learning Solutions - Purchase Opportunity
by Angie Michelini 13 Nov '13

13 Nov '13

HI Everyone, This email is a summary of all the attachments and latest pricing information for the AWE purchase opportunity. We thought it would be helpful for it to be all in one place. AWE Digital Learning Solutions is offering a discount opportunity t hrough November 15, 2013 for all public libraries in the State of Michigan. Please contact Jeremy Link direct for questions and order information. His contact information is included in the attachment. Please see the attached document for pricing and further details. Both the pc and tablet versions are available. The PC information and pricing is available in the attachment. The current price for the units is $2,835 each (discount level 25-49 units). If we reach the last discount level at 50+ units, AWE will adjust all signed orders down to the final price of $2,678 before sending the invoice. Tablet Information: Tablet: $2,350 Shipping: free during the Michigan special (normally $25 each) Options: Protective Case: $65 Accidental Damage Warranty: $150 (covers two years of spills, drops, etc. and the protective case must also be used) Attached is a brochure about the tablet. Libraries can purchase either the Early Literacy Station or the AfterSchool Edge in the tablet format. Title lists and the brochure can be found on the AWE website and most of the programs that are included in the full computer are also included on the tablet. There is an * next to programs that are not available on the tablet as some don’t work with the tablet format (typing programs). Tablet title lists: http://www.awelearning.com/en/markets/libraries/in-the-library/tabletlibrar… . Payment Questions: Some libraries have asked if they could commit now and pay later. The discount opportunity is available through November 15, 2013 . If your library commits by November 15 , AWE is willing to extend payment terms for 60 days so the payment due date would be January 15 . Note: TLN is working with AWE to determine the next discount window so libraries that are unable to pay by January 15 for this opportunity will be able to budget for the 2014 opportunity. We will let you know once the 2014 discount window has been determined. Thank you, Angie Michelini Technology Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court, Novi, MI 48375 Office: 248.536.3100 x144, primary contact number Cell: 734.673.7303, urgent requests only

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Re: [Michlib-l] [mamelist] Webinar Opportunity: Michigan College Access Portal
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 13 Nov '13

13 Nov '13

For those of you who cannot be on the live Webinar, MCAN does record all their trainings and makes them available here, http://micollegeaccess.org/resources/webinar-series/webinar-recordings Cheers, Deb D. B. Thomas, MA AMLS MeL & Library Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-373-4466 [LMSigforEmail] Visit MeL at: http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> and on Facebook at: http://facebook.com/mel.org Hi All-if you work with teens and their parents on college readiness, then you may want to take advantage of this free Webinar from the Michigan College Access Network on the Michigan College Access Portal. Does your community have a Local College Access Network (LCAN) and if they do, is your library involved?! Michigan College Access Portal - Community Organizations as Partners Date: Wednesday, November 20 Time: 3:00 pm EST Register: https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/803448791 Community organizations such as libraries, youth-serving nonprofits and afterschool providers are the perfect partners in college outreach and creating a college-going culture within your communities. Find out how the Michigan College Access Portal can benefit students and adult learns in the community as they prepare for life after high school or returning to college. MichiganCAP is a free web resource available to anyone over the age of 13 to assist with planning, applying and paying for college to help reach their career goals. Kind regards, Deb Deb Biggs Thomas, MA AMLS Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517-373-4466<tel:517-373-4466> [LMSigforEmail] Visit MeL at: http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> and on Facebook at: http://facebook.com/mel.org _______________________________________________ mamelist mailing list mamelist(a)mail.mlcnet.org<mailto:mamelist@mail.mlcnet.org> http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/mamelist

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Pop Up Book Collections
by Jaema Berman 13 Nov '13

13 Nov '13

We have a small Juvenile Pop-up Book collection that is in library use only. Do you circulate your Pop-Up Books? Some of them come with loose parts. I'm curious as to how other libraries handle such materials. Sincerely, -- Jaema Berman Director Addison Twp. Public Library 1440 Rochester Rd. Addison Twp., MI 38366 Phone: 248-628-7180 Fax: 248-628-6109 http://www.addisontwp.michlibrary.org “Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” Margaret Fuller 1810-1850 Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested. ~ Francis Bacon

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The Big Read grant applications
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 13 Nov '13

13 Nov '13

The NEA The Big Read literary program has another grant deadline approaching with a deadline of January 28, 2014. The available books and materials are up to 36, including two forthcoming books. When the Emperor Was Divine by Julie Otsuka The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears by Dinaw Mengestu The program materials are great for those interested in a community reading program. 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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Webinar Opportunity: Michigan College Access Portal
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 13 Nov '13

13 Nov '13

Hi All-if you work with teens and their parents on college readiness, then you may want to take advantage of this free Webinar from the Michigan College Access Network on the Michigan College Access Portal. Does your community have a Local College Access Network (LCAN) and if they do, is your library involved?! Michigan College Access Portal - Community Organizations as Partners Date: Wednesday, November 20 Time: 3:00 pm EST Register: https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/803448791 Community organizations such as libraries, youth-serving nonprofits and afterschool providers are the perfect partners in college outreach and creating a college-going culture within your communities. Find out how the Michigan College Access Portal can benefit students and adult learns in the community as they prepare for life after high school or returning to college. MichiganCAP is a free web resource available to anyone over the age of 13 to assist with planning, applying and paying for college to help reach their career goals. Kind regards, Deb Deb Biggs Thomas, MA AMLS Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517-373-4466 [LMSigforEmail] Visit MeL at: http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> and on Facebook at: http://facebook.com/mel.org

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